Easy grader, if you want to learn real physic take this professor, hard trying is necessary if you want a A grade.

Physics 7 is a hard class by itself. That being said he does an excellent job explaining concepts in different ways when a student doesn't understand. Lots of work but it really does help with understanding. Read chapters and go over his PowerPoints and you will do good.

Tough professor with high standards. It takes a long time to get adjusted to his rigorous teaching but you learn to think for yourself. Even though he makes the class hard, he's very caring and will help anyone willing to help themselves. Provides lots of chances to improve since hw and labs are almost 50% of the class. Tests are thought-provoking.

This man is an absolute GOD at physics. He explains everything clearly and precisely. He gives alot of homework and his tests make you cry. But in the end, he is a good professor.

Dr. Soldatenko is a legend.

The main thing is: do not expect to come to his class to get an easy A. His class is one of the hardest classes I have ever taken. He is a good professor who is available during his office hours and he cares about you learning the material. His lectures are really interesting tho

Hard professor, but good professor

This man gives a mountain of homework, but they are very useful for test prep. He is an understanding person who is willing to help as long as you put in work.

He is one of the best physics professors I've ever had. He is extremely good at teaching, and he goes over everything in great detail. He generally curves most exams and you will do fine if you put in the hard work necessary. Seriously, its a physics class, your not going to get an easy A.

The exams aren't worth much (13%-15%) you can still get an A as long as you do all the homework, tutorials, labs, and quizzes. These are easy points I suggest trying to score at least a 90% or higher on all the assignments because they weigh heavier on your grade than exams. You can still get D's and C's on the exam and swing an A. Great professor.

Great professor! He gives a lot of homework, but it is pretty repetitive and easy to look up the answers online. He really does care about his students though and is always available for office hours. If you put in the effort and ask for extra help, it is very possible to get an A.

Dr. Soldatenko is one of the best physics professors. He explains everything in great detail and clarity, i suggest you go to his office hours if you feel lost.

Even tho I got a C, I worked my butt off in his class to get that grade. Good professor who will make you understand everything you will be tested on

He is a very good professor, made my love of physics come back. He is a far superb choice than the other physics professors I have taken it with. Tutorials and homework will save your life on exams.

Dr. Soldatenko is one of the best physics professors at Pierce. Unlike some other physics professors, he actually teaches. His lectures are engaging and fun, and he assigns loads of homework, but they will save your life on exams.

Professor Soldatenko is one of the best professors for physics. He explains the concepts during lectures, so that when you do problems, they actually make sense. I advise you to use his office hours because they honestly do help alot. His exams are extremely difficult, but doable. Overall, great professor!

For those who dont study, well obviously you will not do well. Professor Soldatenko renewed my passion for physics, and hes an interesting lecturer and a cool guy too! Office hours will save you, and hes really understanding and caring. Dont listen to people to give bad ratings, chances are, they didnt study.

Heres the thing: He doesnt curve any of his tests, so dont come in expecting everyone to do bad and you will still get an A. Nevertheless despite that, he is a very good physics professor for 101 and 102, Ive him for both classes and I never had a complaint. Hes a caring professor even willing to accommodate you whenever needed.

This is a physics class, ain't an easy A. If you're a slacker and not willing to put forth the studying done, and work hard, LOL have fun failing.

LOL be prepared to have no life

If you are looking to pursue a career in physics or engineering I would definitely recommend him as he is extremely knowledgeable in the material and the test definitely prepare to be as knowledgeable as him(e.g. Tests are really difficult). If you are just looking for an easy A then you probably shouldn't be looking to take a physics class at all

EXTREMELY HARD CLASS!!!!! This class by far is the most difficult class I have ever taken in my life. The teaching method he employs are effective, and even though I worked my butt off to get an A, I learned so much in his class, and left it looking at the world a totally different way. Physics isn't easy, but very worth it in the end.

Professor Soldatenko is a VERY good lecturer. He makes boring topics interesting and he is funny too! Read the book before class and after class, to understand the material and do LOTS of practice problems from masteringphysics, and the textbook. His tests are hard af and he doesnt curve, so be prepared to study. Overall hard class, but doable.

I'm a person who loves challenges in the class. He is really polite. You should work really hard for lots of assignments during the semester. The exams are super hard. But at least you will definitely understand physics. I really loved and enjoyed his class.

I thought he was a superb professor despite what other people say about him. He teaches you the concepts during lectures, but its on you to apply those concepts to certain questions. Physics is about thinking, not waiting for the answer. I failed the very first test but managed to get an A in the class by studying my butt off. Take him!

Soldatenko hands down, is the best physics professor for 101. His class is EXTREMELY hard, so do not waltz in expecting it to be some easy humanities/liberal arts class. His tests really pick your brain, seeing if you understand the physics behind everything. You seriously need to study though or else you will fail spectacularly.

Brilliant guy and an amazing teacher. The big downside to this class is how difficult it is! The tests are unreasonably hard and no curve, the homework takes countless hours, and the class really drags on after a couple hours. Take this professor if you're a physics major because he will teach you well. Otherwise I would recommend an easier choice.

He is the best professor for physics 102. I had him for 101 and 102, but he seems to teach 102 with more enthusiasm than 101. Hard class, don't expect him to curve exams much and if you study hard you should get at least a B. But if you want an A, you have to be at his level, because his exams are out of this world.

Dr. Soldatenko is one of the best professors at pierce college for physics. His exams are PhD level so be prepared to study your butt off in this class. He explains everything down to the smallest detail and he makes you like physics. Hes a nice and caring dude, but he may come off as cold and chilling. Totally recommend 10/10

His class requires a massive amount of reading and MyMathLab. He keeps awesome class control but not fond of his teaching style. No doubt he is very talented and educated but doesn't break the basics down enough. Will explain complex topics real fast and only once so too much unnecessary struggle. Too much material to cover as well. Cool guy.

Hands down the best physics professor. Don't expect to show up and pass because you need to know your stuff for his exams. His exams are very difficult so you need to master the material if you want to pass his class. Chill dude, very helpful during office hours.

All the reviews that say he 'gives too much work' are being quite lazy and apathetic. It's a physics class, so expect alot of work. For those that study, an A is possible. If you put in the time and effort to study instead of thinking about how much work it is, an A is possible. This is by no means an easy class, but for what its worth, I learned.

Love how everyone is complaining about how much work he gives. Its a STEM class and if you plan on transferring to a UC/CSU suck it up and start working for your grade because physics isnt easy. If you study hard and dedicate yourself an A is possible. People like to take the easy way out and cry foul when things dont spin their way. :)

Not going to lie physics is a hard topic and demands you study it a lot. He gives quite a bunch of work but it is all related to the tests and exams he gives so if you do the work, you get a decent grade on the exams. He curves too so its not terribly hard to get an A if you average low Bs on each exam and turn everything in

Physics is not easy. I am a physics major and I expected a challenging class. You work for the grade you get and there is no other way to describe it. Everyone who says hes a bad professor needs to re-examine their priorities and honestly work harder. You wont survive at a UC if you complain because professors there are way harder than he is.

Taking a Physics class online is definitely difficult. You pretty much have to devote a lot of time to study for his class, but it pays off. His exams are difficult, but they really do reflect your knowledge on the subject. Super helpful if you ask questions. I would def take him again.

Professor Soldatenko is great. He makes you work for your grade, however, he is an EXTREMELY fair grader and does not give exams. This course requires exceptional time management as there are sometimes 11+ assignments due weekly. 60 journal entries, labs, tutorials, discussions & responses, projects, 4 video presentations & Mastering Physics !

Professor Soldatenko is a great professor. He is very patient and helps. He explains everything step by step. There is a great amount of hw but no tests this semester. The homework is based on tutorials, discussions, mpa, and lab. Professor always returns emails and is available on zoom for office hrs. Great and kind professor!!!

I took this professor for both physics 6 and 7, both online. Although there were lots of assignments, it was manageable. Not sure what everyone expects from a lecture+lab physics class translated into an online asynchronous course, but the work is doable if you manage your time correctly.

Doesn't spoon-feed the material to you so please read the textbook section required before each lecture, didn't realize how important it was until the end of the semester. In-class assignments are tedious but Mastering Physics is a great resource, try to always be ahead in the course. Not the level of average CC class, so good prep for 4 yr uni.

If you haven't taken any physics classes before, be prepared to study a lot more than usual. He is very knowledgeable about this subject but lectures only cover the basics, so PLEASE ask as many questions as possible if you want to get an A. The homework teaches you a lot, so don't skip any of it. Very nice guy and approachable in and out of class.

This is the best physics professor I have had at Pierce. He really does want you to learn. Every physics professor on campus assigns a lot of homework, but a lot of it is made up of smaller assignments such as pre-labs. He mostly teaches physics 101 and likely has a lower rating because it is the first class in a series that is very difficult.