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DON'T take this class online!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2473104","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTA4OTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2025-11-20 00:31:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are poorly arranged and delivered, do not help students understand how to complete test and homework problems in a step-by-step manner. Lectures are misaligned with labs, and all lab equipment, software, programs, manuals, etc. are severely outdated/overcomplicated.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODI3NjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2025-11-08 17:27:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"She just talks to herself during and lecture and the class is so so boring. No one can grasp the main point of her lecture, making the homework hard to understand so that you can only learn by yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODI1ODg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2025-11-08 00:02:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"so hard to follow lectures, slides dont make sense, doesn't explain concepts well, so difficult if you don't have a background in stem even though the class is meant for non stem majors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDMxMzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2024-12-24 18:13:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ugh. Really boring lecturer, especially when paired with the fact that Pupa Gilbert teaches the prior half of the semester. She never did anything to gain the attention of the class and I think a lot of people fell off due to her mediocre teaching style. At least she's nice. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjg2MDA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2024-12-14 00:15:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"She made absolutely no sense the entire second half of the semester. I missed Pupa the entire time. If you can teach yourself the material through labs and YouTube videos, I 100% recommend that over her lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjE1OTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2024-12-11 05:14:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think Carrie is a good professor although sometimes I couldn't hear her clearly. But she will try to let the whole class follow her. The midterms are easy. Highly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDg4NjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2024-12-03 23:24:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a nice person but her lectures are genuinely the most boring lectures I've ever experienced. They're so monotone and confusing and she posts the slides online but writes down notes that aren't on the slides so I feel like I have to go to lecture to get everything I need to know. If it wasn't for those extra notes I would skip every lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzQzNjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2025-10-22 16:39:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa is a good professor, but she is quite demeaning during lectures. Students will answer what is obvious, not hard to understand, and she will respond \"brilliant!\" or \"you're excellent!\" as if we are ten years old. This is a problem with a lot of STEM professors who are lecturing for non-STEM students. Also, her TAs NEVER respond to emails.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzIwMTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2025-10-15 19:27:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa makes class so much more interesting! She gives great demos and I love her teaching style!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjAwMTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2025-01-24 23:06:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa is a wonderful professor! As someone who's never taken physics before I was very worried, however Pupa made the class a breeze. She gives lively demonstrations and clear lectures. There is not much homework for the class and the labs are fun and help you better understand the topics. She genuinely cares about her students and their success. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDMxMTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2024-12-24 17:33:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are extremely animated and quirky, if you're into that. Easy QR-B/Physical sciences credit if you need it, just make sure to attend the review and glance over her textbook's practice questions before each exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjE3OTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2024-12-11 07:25:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Gilbert makes physics fun! Lectures are engaging, and the material is manageable. Definitely use the textbook, labs, and unstuck study for solid prep.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODI2Mjg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2024-10-18 03:01:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa makes every lecture so engaging and interesting. I was rarely bored in her class. She is very helpful with questions and she goes over the material in great detail so I felt very confident going into the exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODIxMjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2024-10-16 23:05:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the only professors I've had that actually has me engaged throughout the entire lecture. As a person who isn't a math/science person, Pupa's lectures were entertaining and helpful where I understood everything right away. The study guides and homework actually help you prepare for the exams which I greatly appreciated. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTUxMDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2023-05-18 03:55:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Gilbert is an awesome professor! She made the material fun and interesting, and the labs were extremely helpful in understanding the material. The class piqued my interest because I play the saxophone, and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODAyNjcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2022-01-27 04:42:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I highly recommend this class. Lectures are engaging, and the material is easy enough to understand. Pupa is wonderful!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzg3ODcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2022-01-24 01:13:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa is a great professor who listens to her students and makes sure that people understand the material. Her book is super helpful, and she records prelectures with demos that students can watch to prepare before the actual lectures. She is enthusiastic about what she teaches, and that makes it fun to learn in her class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDUyOTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2021-12-10 05:18:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa split taught with Victor Brar. Victor wasn't great but Pupa was amazing! A little eccentric, but she cares a lot about what she's teaching and the students. Covered material thoroughly, and the lectures were a lot of fun. She has a great energy. I found it important to read the book, rather than do the prelecture work. Her Light Unit is 10/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjg4MjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2018-06-22 15:10:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was pretty nervous about taking a physics class, but Dr. Gilbert made it super fun! The light portion of Physics 109 was really interesting and informative. The lectures aren't mandatory, but the labs are! There are some concepts that definitely didn't fully sink in until I did the lab, so make sure you go to them!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjg3NTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2018-06-22 10:54:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"I looked forward to attending Pupas lectures every week. She is one of the few professors I really enjoyed listening to because she was able to make physics an interesting topic. I would highly suggest taking this course!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzcwNDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2017-01-24 14:13:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa is an amazing lecturer. She's funny and interesting and she always gives clear examples of the kind of work she expects students to do. This isn't one of those classes where the professor teaches you a simple concept and then gives you a problem 100x more complex on the exam - She's straight-forward and wants her students to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzY2NDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2017-01-23 15:00:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa made lecture fun and made you be able to understand what you were learning in a hands-on way. 10/10 would recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzYzMDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2017-01-22 14:27:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa is a very good, kind and caring professor. She said this course will have no curve at the first place and I did very bad on final exam. I tried to email her about my grade and she finally gave the curve to this class. All in all, I will definitely choose her as my professor if in future I have the chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzYyODIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2017-01-22 12:33:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is very knowledgeable but also very bright and inviting. Through demonstrations and her own passion for the content, she made lectures interesting and learning easy. Physics is not my strength by a long shot but I still was able to be motivated and do well in the class largely thanks to Pupa.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzYyNjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2017-01-22 09:04:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a pretty good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzYxOTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2017-01-21 21:35:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Was engaging for a large lecture class and gave clear expectations.  Better than many intro level courses.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTI2OTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2016-05-10 14:10:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"PUPA is such a funny woman! I am not a fan of physics, but I took the class for the breadth credit. She made this class far more interesting than I thought it would be. She co-teaches this class with another professor, taking over for the 2nd half of the semester. Both professors are very engaging, but PUPA was my favorite.  Her accent is adorable!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2Mzk4Mzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2016-04-27 20:46:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa is such an amazing professor, and incredibly passionate about her work. I took this class for credit, not really interested in the material, but she made it a lot better. It's clear that she loves her work, and wants her students to succeed. She is also extremely humble- look her up on Wikipedia! She never mentioned any of that stuff.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzY1NjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2015-12-18 19:49:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor teaches not very clearly but the exam is very easy. If you do the homework and do the lab carefully, you will get a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTg4MTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2014-04-03 21:44:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really easy to understand, and exams are heavily based on homework problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTAyMzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2014-03-11 15:57:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Love the class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTAyMDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2014-03-11 14:38:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Some of the terms used in class are of her own invention and slightly annoying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODk4Mjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2014-03-10 01:01:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"pupa is da bomb.  She loves science which made me love science.  Her accent is exhilarating.  Excellent lecturer, well planned, fabulous time management.  Fun demos in front of class.  Exams were more than fair.  Pupa is one of the best professors I've had and this is my last semester here.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQ4ODg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2013-12-23 22:40:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Gilbert was great. She had a genuine interest in making sure her students understood the material, and always came to lecture with a positive attitude. If you're a non-science major looking to get science credits, I would recommend this course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDk5OTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2013-12-10 22:38:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loathed this class, but Pupa was an excellent professor. Worked to make things interesting, very open to questions. Went through example problems in class. Very clear and helpful, especially compared to the professor who teaches the first half of the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDk4MzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2013-12-10 20:54:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa is amazing.  She's one of those professors who make you want to come to class.  109 isn't particularly difficult, but whenever there is a more challenging concept, it's clear that she really wants every one of her students to understand what she's talking about; she's very encouraging of questions. Plus, she's an incredibly sweet lady!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDk3MDQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2013-12-10 19:31:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa rules. The first half of this course (sound) is taught by a woman who made it so difficult to learn. Pupa teaches the second half (light), and she really knows her stuff. She makes everything super duper easy, avoiding unnecessary formulas and the like. Also? She's really funny.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:36.860175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDk0ODQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891810","instructor_name":"Pupa Gilbert","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2013-12-10 17:12:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pupa is the one of the sweetest, nicest professors I've had! Love her!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:18.595623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjAzNjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:561445","instructor_name":"Susan Coppersmith","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2018-10-23 21:42:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"When I took Physics in the Arts, the first half of the course was taught by the brilliant Pupa Gilbert, and I entered the second half hoping for an equally inspiring professor. Sadly, Professor Coppersmith seemed disorganized and unable to articulate her ideas clearly in lecture. I decided to stop going and read the textbook more. :(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/561445","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:18.595623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODY4ODY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:561445","instructor_name":"Susan Coppersmith","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2006-05-11 13:39:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Physics in the Arts, and the class was pretty easy.  I took it though because I really wanted to learn about music and photography, and I didn't.  She taught the light portion of the class, but knew little about photography.  If you're interested in this class, beware that all TA's and both professors know absolutely nothing about the arts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/561445","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:08.505257+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzQ4NTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2210765","instructor_name":"Victor Brar","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2023-01-18 04:50:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Split class lecturing with Professor Balantekin; lecture slides were helpful, but attending class was 1000% the most important part. Homework was usually due once a week and relevant for the exams -- the TAs were by far the best resource and very helpful for both homework and exams. Labs could be confusing, but grading was workable/reasonable. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2210765","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:08.505257+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDUyOTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2210765","instructor_name":"Victor Brar","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2021-12-10 05:15:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"He and Pupa Gilbert split taught 109. Pupa was great, but Victor fell short. His lectures were rushed and confusing. I stopped going to the last two weeks of lectures and just taught myself with the textbook, lab, and online materials. I didn't feel like he cared about the material or the students. He wasn't a bad teacher, just not a good one.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2210765","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:08.505257+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjM4Mzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2210765","instructor_name":"Victor Brar","course_label":"PHYSICS109","course_id":"PHYSICS 109","course_uid":"course_36d9c27edb0bc1bf4e9c79a2","review_date":"2021-11-15 02:35:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Well intentioned, but not clear in expectations. Confusing when showing ways to solve problems. Could work on his lecturing skills.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2210765","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]