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This class is a piece of cake. He TELLS you what will be on the tests. Don't listen to any reviewer who says it's difficult. Plus the class is interesting and about an important subject. PM is funny, kind and passionate about the subject. I found the whole semester very inspiring!Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Moran is a really interesting and helpful lecturer, but his tests (namely the last two) are incredibly difficult. The first two exams are easy, but the last two are almost impossible. Don't take unless you have a strong physics background.Rate My Professors ↗
Decent Prof. 3 Midterms + Final. About a week before each midterm he tells you exactly what to memorize/know how to do. Exams aren't too tricky, mostly conversions (plus you get a conversion cheat sheet). Book is terribly boring, not informative, and on the first two midterms completely useless. Really easy physical science credit.Rate My Professors ↗
Awesome professor! Physics 115 is a sweet class. I learned a lot and P. Moran was super nice and patient with annoying students.Rate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2012 | PHYSICS 115 | Energy and Climate |
| Fall 2011 | CBE 440 | Chemical Engineering Materials |
| Fall 2011 | PHYSICS 115 | Energy and Climate |
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