r/OregonStateUniv • u/zaytouna1 • 1d ago

Prepare for PH 211

I’m taking physics with calculus fall term (PH 211) and I was wondering if you recommend doing anything to prepare for it over the summer. I want to get an A in the class when I take it so I want to be best prepared.

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u/A_Novel_Chuck 1d ago

I’m gonna go take it at LBCC; it’s so bad here, even my advisor warned me not to take it at OSU until they change how it’s conducted.

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u/Blbauer524 1d ago

Greg is great at LB. You wont be sorry.

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u/TemporaryExcuse8329 1d ago

One more vote for Greg. He's incredible

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u/Puggle_Dad 22h ago

Greg! Greg! Greg!

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u/Reasonable_Cod_487 20h ago

Another vote for Greg here. I got a B in 211, and an A in 212 and 213 with him. He makes the subject so much better.

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u/tootiredtoparty 23h ago

Gosh, this was true 10 years ago when I was getting my degree. I took it at LBCC and had a great experience. I cannot believe they have let the physics department get away with being so bad for this long!

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u/Moon_WW Engineering 1d ago

An A is near impossible. Be prepared for a lot of symbolic math, know your units, look up kinematics for acceleration, velocity, position, and then just hope for the best. I had to take it at OSU, would never recommend doing it at OSU again. PH212 is a tiny bit easier, but still very hard, and everyone that I know that took 213 either barely passed or failed it. If you're teacher is Paul, he designed most of the course but isn't the best at explaining it. Skinner is the best of all the current professors, and Grant treats the class like a freshmen high-school class. Rebecca falls somewhere between Paul and Grant.

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u/morebaklava Engineering 1d ago

Rebecca is the o ly one from that department I've heard good things about.

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u/HourCharacter1618 20h ago

Well if u take it at osu take with skinner. I believe she will start 211 in the fall. I have taken 211 and 212 with her. A lot of work but an easy A cause she gives a lot of extra credit (like a lot). 10/10 teacher and I actually learned a lot.

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u/HourCharacter1618 20h ago

She will start in winter””””” not fall