Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.92 GPA, 94.7% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.70 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.69 GPA, 95.2% A/AB (n=21 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Fall 2026
Advanced Laboratory
PHYSICS 407 is an advanced laboratory course covering classical and modern physics experiments with emphasis on statistical data analysis and research documentation.
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Alessandro Cunsolo
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Historical reviews of Jim Reardon: Reviewers note that the work was challenging but independent, requiring students to solve problems on their own while receiving assistance when stuck.
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PHYSICS 407
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Fall 2026Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews for Jim Reardon describe a supportive lab environment where he provided helpful feedback and allowed mistake corrections. Reviewers found him approachable and noted that his independent work style ensured students gained necessary lab skills, with one citing accommodations for COVID-19.
ALESSANDRO CUNSOLO is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB 001 | Classroom Instruction | 7 / 12 | 0 |
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the class
Historical reviews for Jim Reardon describe a highly enjoyable and supportive lab experience where students felt prepared and appreciated the instructor's approachability and helpful feedback.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.92 GPA, 94.7% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.70 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.69 GPA, 95.2% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Jim Reardon: Reviewers note that the work was challenging but independent, requiring students to solve problems on their own while receiving assistance when stuck.
Historical reviews of Jim Reardon: Students valued the independent nature of the lab work, the helpful feedback provided in lab books, and the instructor's willingness to allow mistake corrections.
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Advanced Laboratory
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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