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PHYS4 . 2 Years Ago

Really did not enjoy this class- it may have just been the content in general but I really struggled and Kristiansen's lectures didn't help a whole lot. It didn't help that his lectures were at 8 AM and we could barely hear him either. I basically just tried to read the textbook and do practice problems to prepare for the final.

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PHYS4 . 2 Years Ago

Worst prof in the physics department so far. If you're ready to completely teach yourself a course, then this class is for you. Homework wasn't too bad, midterm was insanely hard, final was more fair. Instead of curving the super low midterm avg he just made the final worth 60%. Couldn't hear him at all, terrible at answering questions. Do not take

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PHYS4 . 2 Years Ago

The midterm average was a 52 and had questions that were never discussed about ever in class. Hard to hear both in lecture hall and recordings, the background static is louder than he is. Not very helpful outside of class either. Midterm review problems were utterly useless and did not reflect the test.

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PHYS4 . 2 Years Ago

Alright so I'll give you the hard truth. The midterm average was about 50%. He gave questions on the midterm we've never covered in class before. The static in the background in the lecture videos is actually louder than he is. His lectures are reviews of the book. Nay- it actually is the book.

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PHYS6C . 3 Years Ago

For an online class, I think that Kai was very reasonable with accommodations in response to the challenges in online learning! He was fair with his grading scheme and the content of his quizzes. He was also pretty good at responding to emails in a timely matter. Sometimes it was hard to understand him, but otherwise a solid professor for 6C.

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PHYS6C . 3 Years Ago

Professor Kristiansen gives super fair exams and homework. His lectures move kind of slow but he goes in-depth and does a good job explaining topics.

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PHYS4 . 3 Years Ago

He was an okay professor, his lectures were pretty bland so it was hard to pay attention. His exams were fairly reasonable, but leaning toward more difficult. He did multiple choice and free response. Homework is minimal. I don't have much to say, he was meh.

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PHYS4 . 3 Years Ago

Professor Kai is an awesome dude. He Gives very reasonable homework and exams. If you slack and miss class, he will take it upon himself to make sure you have available resources to catch up. He is a very nice guy with a soothing dutch accent.

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PHYS4 . 3 Years Ago

I have never written a review for any professor before, but after taking Professor Kais lecture, I felt compelled to. He is very kind and caring. I never thought I can get A, but I did with his class. Thank you. If you go to lecture and glance at the homework , this class is an easy A.

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PHYS4 . 3 Years Ago

He is kind, caring, and approachable and truly wants his students to succeed. I truly love his lectures.

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PHYS4 . 3 Years Ago

Probably the worst physics professor I've had so far. Hard to understand, and terrible at answering questions. Has many mistakes in his lecture notes, and frequently pauses for minuets to find his place as if he doesn't understand the material he is teaching. Not to difficult however.

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PHYS102 . 4 Years Ago

He is a good professor, but he is a little quiet so be ready to turn up the volume on Zoom.

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PHYS21 . 4 Years Ago

Professor Kai is great! Strongly recommend :)

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PHYS5 . 4 Years Ago

Best Professor I've ever had. He'll work you hard though. I don't know why he has bad comments, I like his lecture.

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PHYS21 . 4 Years Ago

My favorite professor. I really loved physics in that class., very lenient curve. I like his lecture overall, easy exams and a lot of homework.

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PHYS21 . 4 Years Ago

Worst professor that I have ever seen. I have learnt half of the lecture content before but cannot understand a word that he says in lecture. It feels like he is talking to himself while teaching. And he makes lots of mistakes. He gives high grades though, and exams are easier than homework.

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PHYS21 . 4 Years Ago

I dont know why he has a bad rep, he was such an amazing professor and really care about his students. He makes mini mistake and he corrects them right away in the lecture. He is very kind on grading and care about his students. I did very bad on exams, but I turn in all homeworks and I get B.

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PHYS21 . 4 Years Ago

People are probably giving him 5s because he was really lenient with the grading but he is hard to understand, explains things horribly, and makes many mistakes during lecture. His grading is fair and he's a nice person but honestly a really bad professor.

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PHYS21 . 4 Years Ago

you will get at least B if you do all the homework and attend his lectures. It is heavy load class, but you definitely can learn a Lot.

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PHYS21 . 4 Years Ago

You can learn more in his class and his exam is very fair. I will take his class again

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PHYS21 . 4 Years Ago

He is fair and very care of students.

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PHYSICS21 . 4 Years Ago

Terrible and unexperienced professor. Instead of teaching, he would just copy his note on the board while making numerous mistakes. Mid-term review problems does not help at all.

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PHYS21 . 4 Years Ago

This class has been so frustrating and disappointing. Kai neglects to properly explain ideas as he is teaching them and often makes mistakes when writing important information, which he will then try to correct while hiding it. I have been going to the other professors lecture on top if reading the textbook and doing work but its not enough.

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PHYS21 . 4 Years Ago

A mediocre prof gives you a practice test that doesnt match the real test. A terrible prof also lies in the review session and tells you you wont have to derive something, then makes an entire problem about it. Kai does both and more. I have learned more from the TA, book, and other lecturer combined than from Kai. He should not be teaching.

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