AI Rate Professor

Physics

David Laubner

PHYSICS4A · PHYS10 · 14 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
92.86%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if available, especially if you want a and strong lectures.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing lecturesCaringClear gradingFlexible supportExtra credit
  • Students overwhelmingly describe him as , and passionate about physics.
  • Grades are helped , and reasonable homework.
  • Physics 4A still requires preparation, but students say the effort is fair and well supported.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

A grades are common because , and several tests are open-book or open-note.

Online evidence is stronger for open-book and no-camera exams, while , and retake-friendly quizzes.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

75/100

The material can still be real physics, but students say , and support make it manageable.

Online PHYS10 sounds easier, while in-person PHYSICS4A is more challenging but still well taught.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

78/100

, but students repeatedly say he is flexible if contacted ahead of time.

Online reviews mention mandatory lectures with flexibility, while and extensions.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and effective at teaching physics.

Both online and having the larger sample.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Students mention , extensions, completion-credit homework, unlimited , and clear grading.

Format shift

Online reviews give more evidence for open-book tests and , while and extensions.

Workload

Light

82/100

Homework and projects are usually described as easy or light, though harder exams require extra preparation.

Format shift

Online PHYS10 appears lighter, while in-person PHYSICS4A has more serious practice work.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently praise his lectures, care, approachability, and .

Format shift

Both formats report excellent teaching, with online reviews especially rich in praise.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessments combine , and rather than relying on one item.

Format shift

Online , and ; in-person reviews mention quizzes, homework, practice problems, and extensions.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are also highly positive, emphasizing approachable teaching, extensions, , and useful practice problems.

Main concern

ExpertTA, textbook quality, and small handwriting are minor complaints.

What students said

“Professor Laubner is just the GOAT.”
PHYSICS4A
“ , but .”
PHYSICS4A
“he's willing to give EC or compensate ur special condition.”
PHYSICS4A

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are extremely positive, with strong praise for , and student-friendly tests.

Main concern

Some students still need .

What students said

“ .”
PHYS10
“ and easy.”
PHYS10
“He will help you a lot if you reach out to him.”
PHYSICS4A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is student-friendly overall, with open-book or open-note testing and .

Open BookOpen NotesNo Camera RequiredUnlimited Quiz RetakesExtra Credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

90/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, but do not clearly prove final format, open-book rules, or proctoring policy.

Weekly QuizzesUnlimited Retakes
“ , but .”
PHYSICS4A

Online

Online reviews explicitly support open-book or open-note tests and , but they do not clearly prove Lockdown Browser or strict proctoring.

Open BookOpen NotesNo Camera RequiredOnline Final
“ .”
PHYS10
“ and easy.”
PHYS10
“The tests and ”
PHYS10

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Professor Laubner is just the GOAT.”

Voice snapshots generated from 14 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He's clearly passionate about Physics and it radiates out of him when he lectures.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

“If he ever teaches at De !”

⚖️

90/100

“Around midterm2, the class isnt doing well so he gave 3 extra credits to boost 3 midterms(1,2,3)”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures make sense and if you need extra help , he will try to zoom with you to help.
  • and he provided tons of help when we needed it.
  • . All around awesome introduction to physics.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • .
  • and completion credit, but makes the if you don't prepare extra by yourself.
  • Ended up with an A+. Would take him 10/10

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • and as long as you let him know ahead of time, he'll work with you if you need an extension.
  • He really cares about his students and if you have any
  • Easy to talk to if you needed an extension and .

Data context

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Analysis sample

14

Recent reviews read by the AI

14

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fourteen reviews across online and , and highly consistent in praise.

Inside 14 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

PHYSICS4A10 reviews
PHYS104 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 1 · A 6 · A- 1

B range

2

B+ 1 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2