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Isn't a great lecturer (monotonous and boring), but is very nice and seems to care about students. Despite giving time to ask questions, lectures weren't helpful because concepts weren't explained well and his explanations were hard to follow. The discussions/my TA was more helpful! 207 is generally structured poorly (lectures don't match exams)Rate My Professors ↗
Gave lectures very monotonous and boring, and was often unprepared for the lectures he was giving. He went through the content alright, but it was not exciting. Tests were difficult and had harder problems than the homework.Rate My Professors ↗
I see what other people say with him not being the best lecturer, but he obviously cares about his students. He isn't the most tech savvy but I appreciate his kindness. This is a tough class and isn't set up the best by the department, which isn't necessarily all his fault. I found most concepts are easy enough to learn during discussionsRate My Professors ↗
He mumbles a lot. Lectures are completely useless and the only reason to come is to get the 2% of extra credit given for answering the clicker questions. Get ready to read every single chapter of your textbook. Discussions are everything in this physics department, so don't take them for granted.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Karle is not the best lecturer- he kind of mumbles. His demonstrations are entertaining, but I still find myself often learning just from the textbook, my TA, or my peers. Lectures aren't really worth attending if you struggle to pay attention- just read the textbook instead.Rate My Professors ↗
You can tell Prof. Karle is a good physicist, but he is not a good lecturer. He does not explain concepts to students well at all. Lectures were practically useless and though he gave time for students to ask questions, it was difficult to follow his explanations. Seemed tired and was prone to mumbling. You basically had to learn on your own.Rate My Professors ↗
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Directed Study is an intermediate-level mentored research project in physics.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Directed Study is an intermediate-level mentored research project in physics.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced-level mentored research project in physics.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Mentored individual research and study for students completing Physics Honors in the Major, leading to a senior honors thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Senior Honors Thesis course providing mentored individual research and study for students completing Physics Honors in the Major.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Mentored individual research and study for students completing a thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Senior Thesis in Physics involves mentored individual research and study for students completing a thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Research supervised by individual faculty members. Students formulate and plan original research, creating work that contributes to the field of physics.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | PHYSICS 298 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | PHYSICS 299 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | PHYSICS 499 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | PHYSICS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHYSICS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHYSICS 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHYSICS 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHYSICS 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | PHYSICS 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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