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Professor Barger is the nicest guy and cares a lot about students actually retaining something from the class rather than the grades, etc. The class isn't necessarily an easy A, but if you go to the lectures and pay attention you'll be fine. This was my favorite class this semester - would defs recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
I enjoyed class, it was kinda interesting, and a good way to get science credits. Super friendly guy.Rate My Professors ↗
While the material was very simple, the presentation was very disorganized. This prof. may know his stuff, but he can't teach it to save his life. Lectures and tests are his stream of consciousness, and he frequently fails to explain what he is talking about and sometimes contradicts himself. A good class with a poor professor.Rate My Professors ↗
I got an A in the class pretty easy, it's not like most physics classes and focuses on concepts. Concepts that may be relevant to life someday. I highly recommend his class. It's also not the end of the world to miss lecture. All notes are online.Rate My Professors ↗
He's a super nice guy who knows a lot about what he's teaching, and has experience in the field. One time I forgot to do the homework, then did it during lecture and he accepted it. No discussion sections and easy exams. He goes out of his way to make the class qualitative instead of quantitative, and when math is involved he gives you the formulasRate My Professors ↗
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PHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | PHYSICS 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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