EMA 202 Dynamics covers kinematics, force-mass-acceleration, work-energy, impulse-momentum, and mass moments of inertia.
The course requires two homework assignments per week and includes required discussions. Exams are described as predictable but hard, with significant time spent on equation derivations.
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Eric Kazyak provides lectures that teach the material, though students disagree on their utility. Some find his derivations helpful and lectures interactive, while others find them unhelpful or confusing. He holds office hours and offers a grade curve that drops the lowest exam score.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.04 GPA, 38.1% A/AB (n=118 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.25 GPA, 56.3% A/AB (n=261 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.07 GPA, 40.8% A/AB (n=292 letter grades).
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 2.98 GPA, 40.0% A/AB (n=170 letter grades).
Historical reviews of Sonny Nimityongskul: Sonny Nimityongskul provides generally good lectures and manageable homework if students seek help, though the final exam is hard. Reviewers note that balancing other commitments requires dedicated time for this course.
AARON NIMITYONGSKUL is recorded teaching in Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ANTONIO HERNANDEZ is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DANIEL KAMMER is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2014. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ERIC KAZYAK is recorded teaching in Spring 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
PETER ADAMCZYK is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ROBERT WITT is recorded teaching in Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SUZANNAH SANDRIK is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Fall 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
THOMAS ALAN CARSTENS is recorded teaching in Spring 2013. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 208 / 210 | 3 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 69 / 70 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 69 / 70 | 1 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 70 / 70 | 2 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 56 / 70 | 0 |
| DIS 306 | Classroom Instruction | 67 / 70 | 0 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 66 / 70 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 189 / 210 | 0 |
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Eric Kazyak is viewed as a caring professor who teaches the material well and holds helpful office hours. Reviewers appreciate his interactive lectures and fair exam preparation, noting he meets standard university expectations.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.35 GPA, 59.4% A/AB (n=281 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.07 GPA, 40.8% A/AB (n=292 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.99 GPA, 39.3% A/AB (n=321 letter grades).
The course requires two homework assignments per week and includes required discussions. Exams are described as predictable but hard, with significant time spent on equation derivations.
Students report mixed experiences with lectures; some find them interactive and important, while others find them unhelpful and prefer to self-study. The lowest exam score is curved down to 10% of the grade.
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8 earlier forecasts · 0.22 GPA average error.
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Dynamics
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