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Physics

Michel van Biezen

PHYS3B · PHYS1A · PHYS3A1644 · PHYS3 · PHYS1 · PHYSICS3A · PHYSICS1B · PHY3A · PHYS3A · PHY2A · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
77/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
63.64%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you want a strong physics teacher and can handle a .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerClear physics explanationsHeavy homeworkFast-paced contentExtra creditHelpful YouTube resources
  • and caring attitude, but the physics sequence moves very fast.
  • Getting an A , and comfort with physics or calculus.
  • , and online videos improve the experience, but workload remains high.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic with , and , but students repeatedly say it is not effortless.

Online evidence is harsher about workload, while and make success possible.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The physics content is calculus-based, fast-paced, and .

Both formats describe difficult content, with online students stressing volume and in-person students stressing pace.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

Attendance seems useful for notes and examples, but reviews do .

and taking notes, while online reviews focus on watching videos.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

and support, but weaker-prepared students warn that the class can be brutal.

, while online reviews are more mixed because of workload and test difficulty.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

64/100

, and , but high scores still require real mastery.

Format shift

In-person reviews mention more grading support, while and neat-work .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students frequently report , and tests.

Format shift

Online reviews describe the heaviest workload, while and .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

, and helpful, though some complain about rants or weak support for struggling students.

Format shift

In-person teaching is rated stronger, while online teaching relies heavily on recorded YouTube videos.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades , and final work rather than one single method.

Format shift

Online reviews explicitly mention quizzes, tests, labs, and a ; , and notes.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

teaching, clarity, and support, while still calling the material fast and difficult.

Main concern

The , and exams punish students without preparation.

What students said

“The amount of material in this course is significant and not easy, but Prof Mike does a great job of teaching it.”
PHY3A
“The material covered is Calculus based and is NOT simple.”
PHYS3A1644

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews describe a hard course built , and a .

Main concern

The online workload and .

What students said

“Professor B assigns 20 chapter homeworks, six labs, 3 tests, a .”
PHY3A
“We covered 20 chapters and had 1 quiz, 3 tests, and a final.”
PHYS3A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally fair but difficult, with some comments .

Tough TestsCumulative FinalNotecard MentionedHomework-Based Questions

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

questions, and one notecard comment, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules.

Fair ExamsHomework-Based TestsNotecard Allowed
“He is very straight forward with everything and lets you use a notecard for .”
PHYS3A
“ , but he was fair about it.”
PHY2A

Online

, and quiz structure, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Three TestsCumulative FinalOne Quiz
“ .”
PHY3A
“We covered 20 chapters and had 1 quiz, 3 tests, and a final.”
PHYS3A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“The amount of material in this course is significant and not easy, but Prof Mike does a great job of teaching it.”

Voice snapshots generated from 25 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“Very , and he even has a youtube page with the material on it if you need to review.”

📚 Workload

28/100

“Professor B assigns 20 chapter homeworks, six labs, 3 tests, a .”

⚖️ Grade Effort

58/100

“I put down a 4 for easiness because its easy to pass the class but not to get an A(at least for me).”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • The material covered is Calculus based and is NOT simple. Yet Professor V.B. .
  • He truly wants his students to succeed.
  • He lectures very clearly and has videos to watch that match the content given.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Studying hard is necessary .
  • .
  • Do/UNDERSTAND the hw and you will do well on the tests.

Theme 3

🧰 About Resources

  • The Videos on his channel more closely relate to the .
  • His videos would help you better understand concepts if you didn't understand them during class.

Data context

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Analysis sample

25

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is based on 25 reviews across many years, with consistent detail , and course pace.

Inside 25 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516
4 out of 51
3 out of 52
2 out of 53
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

6

A 6

B range

4

B 3 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1