Dr. G is a pretty good professor overall. My only complaint is that if anyone complains to him or cheats or does something they shouldn't, he punishes the ENTIRE class. He can teach, but a warning to those taking him, you might get screwed by him taking out his anger on the class.

He's an okay teacher. He does have a sense of humor. His exams are hard, but if you do the quizzes over and over, you should do okay. He curves, but it doesn't help much.

This guy's very fun. He made original examples and made random funny references that somehow ended up connecting to the topic at hand. Tests are a bit hard, but if you go through the problems in the book and look over his notes, you'll do fine. I definitely recommend him for physics.

Physics is never fun, but at least I did much, much better with this professor than I did the first time I took physics (and dropped it). The best way to prepare for his tests is to do the suggested problems in the book, as he often pulls similar problems from that to put on the test. Recommended by a friend, I'm recommending him too!

Very good at explaining concepts and using visuals. I don't like physics but this class was tolerable thanks to Dr. G.

I LOVED Professor G!!! He is a great teacher and even has a great sense of humor. I got a C in the first physics cause my teacher was horrible. With Doctor G. I got an A :)

One of the best professors I've had at UGA. His tests are easy as long as you go over the practice questions he does in class and do the recommended book questions, as his test questions are very similar. The "final" (last test) is optional because he drops your lowest test. I definitely recommend the class.

Funny guy! His class is not too hard. He allows you to write a cheat sheet for the tests. Homework is online and is a great way to keep your grade up.

If you have to take physics, TAKE DR.G! His homeworks are so easy compared to everyone else's. His tests are tricky though especially since they're MC and there's usually around 15-16 meaning you miss two and that's automatically a B. GO TO CLASS...he takes random attendance and they hurt you if you don't make it up. He's a nice, funny guy!

His tests were a bit difficult, but the lectures were pretty engaging. Overall a good professor, although I feel he could have been a bit more engaging during his lectures.

I went to one lecture and he really describes what you need to know. He puts all lectures online and takes pictures of images he will draw in class too. I emailed maybe once or twice and he responded pretty quick. Not about cell phones, laptops, or any electronics in class.

I rarely went to his office hours, but he is willing to help. His lectures were easy to understand and the tests weren't that difficult. If you do all the homework, then you should be fine. Also, his grading system is great.

Really great guy with a great sense of humor. He is very clear with what he expects from the class and is a really lenient grader (we had a 20 point curve on every test). MAKE SURE TO PAY ATTENTION in class and do your homework. Understanding the physics is REALLY important because half the tests are concepts. Don't just blindly solve problems

Dr. G was super clear with everything. He's a funny and likable person and he curved the tests generously.

Dr. G is awesome! I really enjoyed his class. I took AP Physics (mechanics) in high school and didn't understand it AT ALL, but after taking his class, I feel like I've truly mastered the subject. His lectures are very easy to understand, and as long as you keep up and are doing well on the homework, you'll be fine. His Russian accent is the bomb

If you have had previous exposure to Physics (i.e. AP Physics 1 or C in high school) then this class is an absolute breeze. Dr. G explains concepts very well and makes Physics easy to comprehend. He assumes you have basic Physics knowledge so this class will be VERY difficult if you have never taken physics before.

Tests were 15 multiple choice questions with 1 bonus multiple choice question. He lets you have 1 sheet of paper front and back with anything you want on it during the tests. I drew pictures, wrote formulas, and homework problems and got a 106 on the first test. I got Bs on the next two tests and was able to exempt the final. Lab grades factor in.

Dr. G's class wasn't bad. However, I took AP physics 1 in high school (but I didnt learn much). His teaching is a little scattered so read the textbook, do the hw, & redo class problems and the class will be very do-able. Final replaces lowest grade and you get a cheat sheet paper for every test! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS b/c that's how I got an A.

Everyone complains about Dr. G but the reality is that its physics and its supposed to be a difficult class. I had never had physics before but I found that going to class and paying attention to the example problems was sufficient to get As on the tests. Looking at conceptual questions in the book helped as well. Final was very difficult.

If you like MC tests then take him. Think about whether you're the type who needs partial credit. Remember to go over concepts before the test. He covers them a little but some people were shocked about how prevalent they were on the tests. I liked him and got by with showing up+reading the book. It's not the same for everyone. Be good at math.

Dr. G is really not as bad as some make him out to be. Really knows his stuff and explains it just as a physicist would derive the problem but knows his audience and doesn't make it too complicated. MC tests which are similar to HW and in class problems. Pretty funny to listen to and does experiments which really strengthen understanding.

Dr. G is a solid choice for PHYS1211. His class is lecture style and attendance is optional. He's pretty funny, however, halfway through the semester I started not going to class and just reading the book and I did just as well. Tests are 20 questions MC (not bad) and you get to use your own formula sheet. Lab and HW serve as good build-in points.

His class was entertaining and interesting. He only has a few grades including tests, homework, and the lab. His tests are multiple choice and he curves a little, but you should probably do the practice problems in the textbook than the ones for homework. I took good notes, went to every class, and read the textbook, and I think I did pretty well.

As with any physics class you get out of it what you put in. Dr. G. Tries to implement a system that holds you accountable for at least thinking about things between classes. Lectures and examples are spot on with the topic and entertaining enough to stay engaged.

Dr. G. is an amazing professor! He's very reasonable, easygoing, and fair. He understands what it's like to be a college kid, and makes this class easy for students. If you read the book, make a solid cheat sheet (yes, he lets you make one for each test), and study a fair amount before test day, you're golden. You don't even have to go to class.

Even though physics is a tough subject, his physics class is really easy. You dont need to go to class just read the book 2 days before the test, make a sheet choice and you can get a 100.

Dr. G is probably the better professor to take as he is lectures well (he gives hints on whats on the tests) but no matter what, physics is hard! You need to study on your own time to succeed in this kind of course. I would say if you like MC tests than pick Dr. G, otherwise pick someone else--at the end of the day, its on you to get the grade!!

Dr. G's class is simple and straightforward. The tests are as well since the questions are pretty much standardized to test you on the basics of every concept. If you have basic physics knowledge from high school you will do well in this class. Also, the lectures are always interesting, so I recommend this professor to anyone.

He's a pretty solid choice. But there are only 10 multiple choice questions each exam (which are the only grading category) and there's no partial credits. But he gave us two attempts and made questions relatively straightforward so I think it's pretty fair. I'd recommend him if you have a basic grasp in physics. He's also really funny in some way.

Dr. G's a classic example of a great teacher who cares about his students absorbing the material. The majority of your grade will come from his exams, which are 10 question multiple choice format. However, the tests are not hard if you show up and take notes in class. He's very funny and lively during class, which gives more incentive to attend.

grade was made up of just the exams, but he gave a little extra credit at the end of the semester. i didn't really go to class, but took ap physics before in high school and thought it was fine. tests are 10 questions each, and you get 2 tries. not that much calculus, i thought the calculations were pretty easy once you got the concepts.

I am terrible at physics but Dr. G makes it at least somewhat tolerable for me. He's hilarious and encourages class participation. He also has frequent office hours. Even if you don't understand physics (like me) you should still be fine in his class. Make sure to come to class because it's worth it with the physics demonstrations and his humor.

Dr. G was the best choice for PHYS1112 when I took it. He is really funny, so he makes lectures interesting...but his lectures arn't the most helpful for the test. They are all over the place and its hard to tell what is actually going to be asked on the exams. The tests he gives are fair and they are your only grades for the class.

Dr. G's lectures were very captivating, every lecture he had a fun experiment that pulled the material together nicely. We were not given homework, but to do well it's suggested to read the textbook and solve the problems in the syllabus. He's a really funny professor who's willing to help you during office hours with textbook problems if needed.

He only puts stuff on the tests that he talks about in class. This means reading the textbook adds a lot of unnecessary work on your part, so I would advise taking notes during class and studying those. Test are forgiving because they are multiple choice with a cheat sheet. The only reason this class is hard is because of the content, not Dr. G.

he's very helpful during office hours.extra credit on every test.likes service dogs. an easy A if you pay attention.

PHYS 1010 has difficult content, but with the syllabus, it is an easy A. Take the course, but use the syllabus to help you. Professor Galiautdinov is funny, charismatic, and helpful, but the lectures can be confusing.

Super easy A. 80% homework, which you can easily get 100% on, and 20% exam. Exam was super easy if you paid attention to the homework or have a little prior knowledge in physics. He's a funny guy but his lectures don't really make sense, but that means they're not mandatory at all.

Very easy but I don't think he's teaching this class again... sorry!

Lectures were super engaging. Not always informative but lots of demonstrations and he's a funny guy, which made it easy to actually go to class and pay attention. HW is 60%, and it's Pearson (sucks but it's better than LON-CAPA). Multiple HW attempts, so it could be an easy 100% for that category if you can turn everything in on time (I couldn't).

I loved Dr. G. His lectures were engaging and funny. Homework was 60% of our grade, so it's not hard to come out with a good grade as long as you submit the homework on time.

There are 3 tests throughout the semester, one being the final, with the lowest grade dropped. Tests were pretty easy compared to the homework. Homework wasn't too difficult, although it did take a good amount of time (~2 Hours/week) Dr G is a fun guy, but the lectures were usually way too big picture, and didn't help with learning the content.

Class was pretty easy overall. Lectures were a bit big picture, not very useful in my opinion. The textbook was a lot more useful and DO THE HOMEWORK EARLY. It's like 50% of the class or something it's pretty big. Tests are not worth nearly as much like only 15% each and there's 2 exams. The rest is the lab. Just do your homework and you'll be fine

Dr. G is extremely knowledgeable in physics, but I don't think he is the best lecturer. However, the grading in the class is mostly homework and lab so it is very doable to do well in this class despite the lectures. I recommend you read the textbook thoroughly and the class is fairly easy to do well in.

Dr G. is not the best lecturer and most ppl dont attend class because of it. I was able to get an A by studying on my own and doing good on HW (hw is 50% of grade). Overall Dr. G isnt a great professor but he is rly funny and the grading criteria makes it easy to get an A.

The lectures are fine but if you do the homework it's an easy A. Never had to touch the textbook.

Went to 3 classes the whole semester. Homework was like 50% and really easy. The tests weren't too bad and you were allowed a cheat sheet. Just watch the textbook chapter videos and do the practice problems on them. Make sure to know all the equations and how to apply them and it should be fine.

by far the best STEM professor I've taken at UGA. dr G is incredibly passionate about physics and really brings the material to life with interesting demos and real-world examples. he is also very approachable and genuinely cares about his students. 20% labs, 35% hw, 45% tests. excellent choice for physics and astro majors.

He's a great and funny person. He has a true passion for Physics, which is crucial for professors to have in such a difficult topic. His lectures are interesting, and he shows you where equations are derived from. Its more than just memorizing equations and applying them, rather understanding them. The Homeworks are time-consuming but doable.

His lectures are engaging because he's a generally funny guy. His syllabus seems scary at first, but he doesn't really know what's on there and doesn't hold you to most of it. Tests seem easy but the grades don't reflect that, go to OH. One thing that sometimes annoys me is that he makes up the lecture as he goes along, so take that as you will.

Dr. G is awesome. This class is inherently hard, no matter the professor, but Dr. G is funny and genuinely cares about his students. He does a good job explaining difficult concepts and is always accessible and helpful during office hours. The one thing I will say is his tests are more conceptual as opposed to straight math-based or plug-and-chug.

Funny great guy, tests are mostly conceptual unlike homework's but if you understand the physics it's easier

He can be hilarious, infuriating, or incredibly helpful. Great professor for physics dept. standards, not as good outside of that. Tests can be very conceptual so PAY ATTENTION in class and write down everything! (Sometimes people bring up irrelevant tangents.) He gives you the formulas you need. Cheat sheet and optional final replaces lowest exam

This class was a pretty easy A for me. The pace was great, and he's really helpful during office hours. A lot of people don't realize that his exams come straight from the lectures, and he simplifies everything, so even if you keep up with the hw, you'll do badly if you skip class. Like others said, write down everything. Overall, a solid prof.

Dr. G is great! Very funny and has interesting lectures. Make sure to read the textbook, he follows it pretty closely. Tests weigh a lot, but if you study ahead, review the hw, and read the textbook regularly you are good!

Test grades determine your entire grade almost. Lectures and textbook don't go hand in hand. Reading textbook might be a lot of work but certainly helps for understanding class content. Teacher is very funny, but he can get distracted during lectures and he isn't always super nice about people's grades. He clearly understands what he's doing.

This was a chill class with lots of demos that didn't work half the time lol. Make sure to read the book, as he follows it pretty closely. The final is optional and you can bring your own cheat sheet. The tests are all multiple choice and way easier than the Mastering Physics homework.

One of the easiest classes I've ever taken. To get an A you just have to know how to add fractions, since a big chunk of the exams is lens and mirror equations and resistor circuits, and some trig for wave optics. Calc is minimal, just some derivatives and basic integrals for potential and gauss's law.

Dr. G makes the lectures fun and interesting. Prepares fun demonstrations. Tests are very conceptual but fair. Sometimes difficult to read handwriting on the board.