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I can tell he really wants to be a good prof, but his slides are just filled to the brim with text, and his accent makes it hard to understand him. If he taught an easier class, I could see him being a liked prof, but if you're struggling in class and you don't really understand what he's saying it makes you quite mad at him.Rate My Professors ↗
Overhated, his slides are helpful but he does skip over algebraic steps and struggles to understand when the class is confused. As far as I know, he is unreachable outside of class and can rarely answer student questions properly. Additionally, he often provided incorrect information about which materials were eligible for testing. Avoid if you canRate My Professors ↗
does not teach well or explain anything. lectures are pointless, you gotta self study or it's over.Rate My Professors ↗
Better off just using the homework and practice problems to learn what's happening. His lecture slides are crowded and have a bunch of irrelevant information on them. And when it comes to actually lecturing, he glosses over everything and jumps around in what he is talking about way too much to understand.Rate My Professors ↗
This professor unfortunately cannot teach. You are better off reading the textbook. The only reason I got a B is because we had a different professor for the first half of the class. The worst thing that he does is that he consistently states that the class is easy and simple.Rate My Professors ↗
The worst thing about this professor is his inability to realize that not everyone has had the same learning experience up until this class. He will bring up calculus 2 or 3 concepts not required for this class, and make simply physics far more confusing. Will skip every step saying that it is "simple algebra", and call the class simple and easy.Rate My Professors ↗
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Calculus-based physics for engineering students covering mechanics, energy, and momentum.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Yibin Pan is praised for clear lectures, engaging demos, and exam preparation that aligns closely with homework. Reviewers note that understanding concepts and completing homework is key to success, with exams often featuring multiple-choice questions derived from class material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 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 201 | General Physics |
| Fall 2026 | PHYSICS 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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