This class had a very heavy workload and the tests were very difficult, but the curve was really nice in the end. The lowest grade on the midterm with the curve was something around an 82. I think if you go and talk to him at office hours, he can be very helpful, but sometimes the lectures can be a little confusing without the 1 on 1 explanations. The class is very fast paced, and you definitely should be reading the textbook. The TA for my class was amazing, so if you get a good TA the class will be a little bit easier as well.

This class ruined my life. It really is an honors class in that the grade at the end of the course is not an issue, but the mental turmoil and trauma it puts you through is. The problem sets are only 6 problems long, but would take me upwards of 8 hours a week, but I'm also not particularly great at physics so this was probably on the longer end in the class. There's also detailed solution guides online for the homework sets which saved my life. The first midterm is truly a terrible thing, but it does prepare you well for the final. There's definitely genuine value in taking this class over 1A if you're interested in physics since Professor Campbell did go much more in depth than the 1A curriculum, and he's a pretty chill guy who's passionate about what he's talking about. If you're willing to put yourself through torturous problem sets and tests, you'll get a good grade and learn something extra, but it really does drain the soul out of you.

If I’m being honest, I was terrified of this class the instant I signed up for it. If you’ve read some of the reviews of the other professors that taught this class you’d know why lol. But now that fall quarter is over I’m so grateful I took this class. Professor Campbell really is a great teacher because he’s not only trying to teach you the material, but also teach you how to think like a physics major. I remember some questions from the start of the course that felt completely impossible to do by myself… and by the end of the course those questions felt like a joke. Our TA, Charlie, was also an amazing physics super genius with very helpful office hours.
This class is only offered fall quarter, and I highly recommend not missing out on the opportunity to enroll!

P.S. I got annihilated by the midterm but don’t worry if you do well on the final you can still make it out with an A!