FREUND E G

Ernest Freund

208 reviews
Hilarious Test heavy Respected Amazing lectures Accessible outside class Clear grading criteria Graded by few things Caring Skip class? You won't pass. Inspirational Lecture heavy Participation matters Would take again Tough grader Get ready to read Tests? Not many Lots of homework Gives good feedback EXTRA CREDIT Beware of pop quizzes
Past quarters
PHYS 6B
221 / 220 Full
Introductory Physics
Ernest Freund 4.3
T R
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
31.1% A
PHYS 6C
211 / 210 Full
Introductory Physics
Ernest Freund 4.3
T R
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
44.3% A
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PHYS 6B Freund E G Spring 2024 Total: 277
PHYS 6C Freund E G Spring 2024 Total: 283
PHYS 6A Freund E G Winter 2024 Total: 272
PHYS 6B Freund E G Winter 2024 Total: 400
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PHYS6A6B6C . Freund E G 2 Months Ago

Freund is the goat, that's it, that's the review. Do not miss his last class of 6C -- there was a special guest appearance, that's all I can say.

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6A . Freund E G 2 Months Ago

The lectures are decent, but what makes Freund such a great professor is how clear and straightforward the course structure is. The practice problems for each module are nearly identical to the quiz and exam problems, and there are notes/videos on Canvas for each lecture topic.

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6A . Freund E G 2 Months Ago

Freund is the best physics prof. Physics lectures can get boring, but he does his best to keep everyone's attention by cracking jokes and doing demonstrations. His exams are easy, because they're like his homework quizzes and practice tests. He answers questions on his discussion forums frequently and whenever students have questions. Nice guy.

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6A . Freund E G 2 Months Ago

It's literally a Christmas miracle I passed this class I don't know how this happened. Don't get me wrong this man is my day 1 opp, but he did something magical to his curve to get me to pass. I could never make sense of what he was trying to say/teach, he would never produce a coherent thought or sentence. Bro has the worst ADHD I've ever seen

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6A . Freund E G 3 Months Ago

Freund is a sweetie pie and you can tell he cares but he also is super frantic and anxious and seems to struggle getting his ideas out in an understandable way. Chiller though

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PHYS6A6B6C . Freund E G 3 Months Ago

He simplifies material so much, avoids calculus equations and, goes over practice problems which help for each module. Great professor. You always know what to expect for midterms and finals because it's the same as all the practice problems.

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6A . Freund E G 4 Months Ago

TLDR: Take Geller physics for easy A. When I got to UCSB, I was clueless about physics. Everyone else discussed energy while I was still learning kinematics. When I got one module, my peers were light-years ahead. I wanted to cry into my textbooks, but it was this demon called Achieve. All my friends in 6A with Geller had it easier than me. :(

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6C . Freund E G 5 Months Ago

One of the best professors I've had. The material can be tricky, but Freund's lectures and practice problems make it manageable. Definitely do the prep work - unstuck AI was a lifesaver alongside the textbook. Engaging class, would take again in a heartbeat.

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PHYSICS6B6C . Freund E G 6 Months Ago

Hands down he is the best physics teacher I have had. He makes the lectures accessible on canvas. His exams are similar to the practice exams he posts. If you are someone who would rather watch lecture videos than going to class, take him. Watch the videos and the practice questions for each module and you will be good.

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PHYS6A6B6C . Freund E G 6 Months Ago

Freund is awesome, I took the full PHYS6A-C series with him. Tests are exactly like the practice problems he gives out so do them all in preparation for tests or daily to stay on track! Attendance is not mandatory, but if class missed you should watch his posted videos.

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6B . Freund E G 6 Months Ago

He made quizzes and tests worth 50% each. Daily quizzes were only one try each, and became increasingly difficult. Practice quizzes did not reflect quizzes. Lecture videos are very disorganized and confusing. I haven't learned a thing.

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PHYS6BC . Freund E G 8 Months Ago

Freund is the GOAT. The exams are exactly like the practice ones posted online so it is very easy to score high (test averages for 6C were in the 90s). Attendance isn't mandatory since videos are posted on Canvas, but I would recommend going as he is pretty entertaining. Make sure to go to the last class of 6C!

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