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Fall 2026
A Modern Introduction to Physics
A continuation of PHYSICS 247 covering electromagnetism, circuits, optics, and modern physics with computational methods.
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Historical reviews of Brian Rebel, Michael Winokur, Yibin Pan: Exams are described as incredibly difficult, though some instructors curve grades generously. The workload includes dense textbook chapters and substantial homework, requiring students to dedicate significant time to digesting the material and staying engaged with lectures.
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Course mapPHYSICS 247 and (MATH 234 or concurrent enrollment or MATH 376 or concurrent enrollment)
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Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Current instructor Rogerio Cabete De Jesus Jorge has no reviews. Historical reviews for Yibin Pan describe a passionate but polarizing lecturer who uses demos and slides, with students disagreeing on his clarity and accessibility. Michael Winokur was caring but disorganized, while Brian Rebel was clear and helpful with dense material.
BRIAN REBEL is recorded teaching in Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DUNCAN CARLSMITH is recorded teaching in Spring 2011, Spring 2013, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MICHAEL WINOKUR is recorded teaching in Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
YIBIN PAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025. 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 | 23 / 46 | 0 |
| LAB 601 | Classroom Instruction | 23 / 24 | 0 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 23 / 24 | 0 |
| LAB 603 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 0 | 0 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 0 | 0 |
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews of Brian Rebel, Michael Winokur, Yibin Pan: Instructors like Rebel and Pan are praised for clear explanations and passion, while Winokur is noted for being caring but disorganized. Students generally find the material challenging but manageable with effort and supplemental resources.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.83 GPA, 94.3% A/AB (n=53 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.53 GPA, 78.1% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.29 GPA, 51.1% A/AB (n=47 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Brian Rebel, Michael Winokur, Yibin Pan: Exams are described as incredibly difficult, though some instructors curve grades generously. The workload includes dense textbook chapters and substantial homework, requiring students to dedicate significant time to digesting the material and staying engaged with lectures.
Historical reviews of Brian Rebel, Michael Winokur, Yibin Pan: Supportive instructors like Rebel and Pan are praised for caring about student success, though Pan's accessibility is mixed. Students find value in using textbooks and study resources, while others struggle with instructors who are inaccessible online or fail to respond to questions effectively.
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A Modern Introduction to Physics
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