Professor Geller was a solid choice. He is very passionate about his subject matter, and makes the information very accessible in lectures. I would do readings, and just practice with new problems you haven't seen before. Heavy weight in the online homework, weights as much as the first midterm. The homework helps, and is basically free points.

Geller is good lecturer. I respect the way he lectures. He knows what he's talking about and tries to elaborate as much as possible. However, he can get off track sometimes. He lectures, but he gives the vibe that he doesn't care about the the students which makes him lecture differently.

Unless you are naturally phenomenal at math and physics, avoid taking a class with Geller at all costs. Took 6A with him and got a C. Then took 6B with him and got a C-, which meant needing to go back and repeat it. Went to his office hours and was told that I'm "just not that good at physics, huh?" when I asked him a question. Rude+ condescending.

Professor Gellers lectures are pretty interesting and is pretty funny every once in awhile. The homework is worth a lot sake sure you do it and do it right. The midterms can be tough but as long as you practice problems you should be fine. Same goes for the final.

Honestly he is not that good a professor. Does not teach much/ that well in lecture. You have to do most of the studying on your own, but if you know your stuff the tests are easy

He's a great LD professor that can teach the basics of physics and allow all students to understand clearly. Homework due every week or twice a week but doable with CLAS and teamwork. His exams are hard (16 questions worth 100pts) but many did get As. Harder time if you never took a Physics class before but otherwise he tells you what's on the exam

A passionate teacher with interesting lectures, but you should probably read the book bc his lectures aren't test material. Already mentioned, but no curve, and the grading scheme makes it easy to get a B but hard to get an A. Do practice problems and understand sapling to do well on the tests! Use CLAS resources to your advantage as well.

Geller was super understanding and compassionate. When I went into his office hours he always took the time to really answer my questions and make sure I understood the subject.

-Difficult for people who haven't taken physics before -No curve, there is a grade bump though (65 C, 75 B, 90 A) -2 midterms, 1 final -final was pretty difficult -textbook problems are easier than questions on exams -do the CLAS practice and go through Vince's slides online

No curve,grading scale makes it easy to get a B but HARD to get an A No practice tests Get ready for a qtr of frantically trying to cover all of your bases and still coming up short on the tests due to their unforgiving point systems:few problems,not wghtd,can be hard,dumb errors cost you Hard for ppl who haven't taken phys b4 Very smart guy though

Geller is not good. He genuinely does not care about the students, and prefers to be the more difficult teacher to gain a sort of bad connotation with his name, which he revels in. His tests are difficult, and those are the only things that make your grade. He did not curve either of the midterms we took, and both averages were below 65%. Careless.

boring professor imo. idk why i took him

Funny, goofy guy, it really helps keep you entertained; he has a passion for the subject which really helps. Lots of demonstrations to conceptualize topics, sometimes homework is given before we actually learn it in class however this may be resolved in later courses.

You definitely have to read the textbook to get an understanding of the chapters. Geller provides the basics and connects them to biology, but nothing that was in the lectures was on the tests. The questions seem to get drastically tougher. The online homework is extremely annoying. I studied tremendously for the final and ended up with an A- on it

I took physics in highschool and found this class to be impossible. I used all my free time to study for this class and only got a C. He seems to be enthusiastic about the material but his teaching methods are hard to follow. He fails to give examples with actual numbers, leaving us confused on how to apply the equations/theories. TestsHARD

Having never taken physics before, this class was ridicuoulsy tough for me. I thought Geller's lectures were confusing and students would get easily lost, teaching us only the basics and not providing good enough examples to succeed on the tests. I studied a ridiculous amount only to end up with a B-, and that's with a generous curve!

Geller understands that people taking the physics 6 series are not physics majors and teaches accordingly. He tries to connect the lectures to biology and medicine concepts. Because it's physics its a difficult class but he grades fairly. His lectures can drag but it's very easy to ask questions in class and keep with the lecture. Uses iclicker.

Geller really is a great great great professor even though I did not get an A. I realized that when I'm taking Lubin's 6B. Geller gives you the definition, a lot of exercises and examples during lecture. They really helps.

Just an average physics class. If you took physics in high school, you'll be okay with just doing the homework and practice problems. I didn't buy the textbook and I got by just fine. Geller has really interesting in-class demonstrations. He's a funny guy, but his teaching lacks clarity. He makes lots of mistakes in lecture too. (iClicker needed)

Awesome professor and you only spend about 2 hours a week on the class.

Cool professor that really tries to do his best to engage his students in the material. If you pay attention and do the homework you'll do fine

Geller is a great lecturer who can really engage people in the material. He understands that many of the students are not physics majors, so he does make concessions for them. Tests are not easy, but are fair, as long as you do the homework and understand it.

I liked him up until he gave us a ridiculous final...and only ONE midterm???? Give us a break! I will be taking a different professor next quarter

I don't really enjoy physics so its made it hard for me to concentrate in this class. He is a very good teacher though and although I never passed a test, I still ended up passing the class. He curves when necessary. He's a nice and fun teacher. I, actually, enjoyed lectures.