Dr. Zajac is a great professor! I really enjoyed his class and thought that his lectures were very easy to understand and that he gave you the tools to complete course work. He also seems to really care about his students and makes sure that you understand the material.
Gives good feedbackAccessible outside class
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PHYS113
May 8th, 2021
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.0
PHYS113
May 8th, 2021
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Textbook: No
Cool guy but the homework and exams are ridiculously hard. This is Physics 1, and most of us haven't talked about physics since high school. If you have to take physics, you will have a better time with another teacher.
Lots of homeworkParticipation matters
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PHY113
Mar 25th, 2021
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHY113
Mar 25th, 2021
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: Yes
Grade: A
Textbook: No
Physics in general is complicated, but Zajac makes each class interesting and you leave knowing something you didn't know before. I believe he is the best teacher on campus, and he is always willing to help. For engineering students make sure you listen carefully when talking about statics because that's the only time you will truly learn it.
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PHYS113
Feb 22nd, 2021
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHYS113
Feb 22nd, 2021
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Textbook: No
Online Class: Yes
Professor Zajac seems all over the place with his teaching style. He is a great guy but the lectures you attend are videos that rarely leave you with any take home information that is useful on homework or labs. The homework examples done in lecture are far and away the same from the lecture or the book that is provided. I cry just about every day.
Lots of homeworkAccessible outside class
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PHYS113
Nov 25th, 2019
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
4.0
PHYS113
Nov 25th, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again: Yes
Grade: A
Textbook: No
Zajac has an interesting instruction style, but don't let that scare you away. He want's the best for the class. He's an awesome instructor. Don't be scared to reach out and ask for help. Class was easy if you pay attention.
Lots of homeworkAccessible outside classTest heavy
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PHYS213
Jul 19th, 2019
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
5.0
PHYS213
Jul 19th, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: Yes
Textbook: No
Great teacher, but gives very little room for error. If you take him, make sure everything you do counts b/c you're not getting extra credit or dropping any scores. This class is super hard, but he will bend over backwards to help you understand the material.
Gives good feedbackHilariousTough grader
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PHYS213
Jul 30th, 2017
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
2.0
PHYS213
Jul 30th, 2017
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: Yes
Textbook: No
Gives a great lecture while using real life examples for every concept. When grading tests, he gives clear feedback in writing and is accessible for questions outside of class. Recommend getting a study group from day 1 and meeting at least every other day for homework and questions. *Clicker points are apart of grading
Gives good feedbackACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASSClear grading criteria
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PHYS113
Nov 10th, 2015
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
3.0
PHYS113
Nov 10th, 2015
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Grade: A
Textbook: Yes
Labs are very beneficial and he explains things well. Alot of homework but he provides good feedback
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PHY113
Sep 16th, 2013
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.0
PHY113
Sep 16th, 2013
Textbook: Yes
I also found his teaching style made the class confusing and the material more difficult to understand. He seems like a nice guy though.
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PHYS113
Nov 1st, 2007
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
3.0
PHYS113
Nov 1st, 2007
Textbook: Yes
Great techer, great class. I wasn't interested before I enrolled but he made physics interesting and a great experience.
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PHYSICS
May 24th, 2006
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.0
PHYSICS
May 24th, 2006
While he seems to be very outgoing and helpful, his teaching style is often confusing and hard to follow. I know of many people who have failed his class. I felt lucky to have recieved a C in his class after hearing the grades of other fellow students. Since he is the only physics teacher, you don't have much of a choice.