He knows what he is talking.

Pretty hard class. 2 tests and a final, and tests are very hard. A bit of an accent. Expects you to know too much.

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS EVER! TRUE HE DOESNT EXPLAIN MUCH DONT TAKE HIM IF U NEVER HAD PHYSICS BE4...BUT IF U DID THEN HE IS SO EASY! AND HIS TESTS ARE EASY 2! HE IS THE BEST!

Physics isn't an easy subject... so you will have to study, Pete is very helpful, Go to the problem sessions! and do the homework! He makes physics easier to learn but you have to try, it isn't a course for dumbies... but from what I hear he makes the course much easier than the other profs did.

Wow this class was impossible. I really think that most of these posts take the cake. He is VERY unclear about what he expects from you on tests. The format is also constantly changing. If you haven't had physics b4 like me DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!

Pete is one of the best teachers I have had. The class is never boring b/c he is very humorous. He knows his stuff as well; and he is a very approachable guy! Go to the problem sessions, he always helps and works out the masteringphysics online hw! Go to every class and pay attention; and you can be sure to know the necessary info needed to know.

Very funny guy. If he gave a quarter to his mother in law she would be rich now. Uses interesting approach to problems, knows his stuff and knows how to explain it. but definately go to problem sessions.

He tells you to read the sections in the book, and then repeats EXACTLY what the book said. Funny guy, Horrible Teacher, tests however, are not that bad if you study!! The only reason anybody came to class was b/c of his daily quizzes. Other than that, i really didn't learn that much from him, the book is your friend in this class if you have him!!

good professor, really hard class

Make sure you do the hw if you want to do well in this class.

Very hard class. Fair teacher. Test are really hard. Must do hw to do well. Funny and makes great jokes. Attendance required. Would take again

Pete is a good teacher, but the class is hard, if it's too hard, then u might need to reconsider ur major. just do all the homework because all the HW questions will be on the final, which will also replace ur lowest test score. u have to work really hard for ur grade. he is very helpful, go see him in his office of at the SI.

I don't know where these negative comments are coming from. Folks, derivations are what HELP you do well in a class. You can just memorize formulas and plug in numbers and do well, and if you're like that then no, Leilabady is not for you. But if you have a genuine interest in physics and are willing to apply the knowledge outside of just the class

The easiest class I have ever taken... I received a 119% out of 100% in this class. Homework was simple, Exams and Final were non-challenging.

This teacher is awesome. Physics isn't an easy A kind of a class anyway, so don't expect it to be a piece of cake. But, show an interest and go get help from him. The SI sessions help a lot and DO THE HOMEWORK...like the other person said, the final and the multiple choice test are just like homework problems. Take him if you want to learn.

Best Physics teacher in the whole university. Very funny and very knowledgable. Take his class and avoid Sharma's class unless you are extreemly good at physics.

VERY HARD. But very good teacher, he will explain things so in depth it almost hurts. You must work very hard not to fail this class. Does not really assign reading but it helps. Homework is really hard but if you can do the problems then the tests will be easy. a GOOD understanding of calc is mandatory. SI sessions are great. NO PDFs!

To pass this class with an A or B, have the books manual to help solving the HW's and studying for exams, know the test reviews like the back of your hand,go to SI's, he is helpful and nice..physics is HARD, but studying it will make it easier..Good luck

Great instructor. no way I would have any grasp at all on the subject matter if it weren't for him. Bummed that he doesn't teach anything higher-level! Assignments are fair and tests are graded extremely fairly... leilabady's dry, caustic wit is the perfect compliment to the constant speed your brain has to move with this subject matter. hilarious!

Leilabady is a great Prof. All of the people giving him bad reviews are the ones that never do anything. If youre looking for an EASY "A", I dont know why you're taking Physics. Personally, I found the class to be a breeze. It can be a little tricky, just attend the lectures and workout the old tests. Thats the only studying I did an I got an A...

Phys I and II are hard courses and tests come from the department, he is not guilty. I had him for Phys I and Astratov for II, Leilabady is definitely better in explaining concepts and he really teaches greatly and you learn from him much more better than Astratov. I wish I had him for Phys II instead, but I made an 'A' in both. Take good notes.

Awesome teacher, Awesome guy, Awesome subject. Enough said.

Very helpful in class examples and encourages you to stop him if you don't understand even basic things so you don't feel intimidated. Teaches a logical way of problem solving that helps you learn. Adds a little humor so it's not totally dry. Really dis-likes mother-in-law.

Very hard class, but if you study his notes you will be fine!

Go to all classes and do all of the homework and you will get an A. He always answers questions and will listen to you if you have a problem.

Physics in general is a difficult subject. If you take the time to read and study, this class will not be hard. There were times of which he was not clear about several subjects, but he is there to help.

One of my favorite instructors at UNCC. Had him for 2101 and 2102 and loved it. Physics doesn't come easy for me, but he made it so easy to comprehend. All those bashing him, don't listen to them. They probably didn't do the online homework and quizzes that he posted. Do them, they help a lot. Do the work, and you'll make a decent grade.

It's taken me two semesters to make up my mind on Leilabady, but at the end of the day, he is a good professor. He cares about his students, implemented a unique class structure, and does try -- even if sometimes his explanations can be fast and confusing. Overall, I recommend him.

Dr. Leilabady is a great instructor, I had him for 2101 and 2102. I wish he tought some higher courses in physics/engineering. Usually physics is a class that drags on and on but Dr. Lailabady finds a way everyday that grabs your attention on the subject usually through a joke or sarcastically dry humour. Actually do the HW and Quizzes.

Had him for 2101 and 2102. Never went to lecture. Went to problem sessions and just memorized the 4 problems given because all you had to do is regurgitate 1 of them the next week. Online hw showed step by step answers, then you retry with diff. #s. Easy. Finals were very hard but he curved both classes 20 points, so getting an A or B isn't hard.

I have no idea what physics 2 is or how to use it but I made an A in the class thanks to his revised 25 pt grading scale (75+ is A, 50 B, etc). Final was really hard, everything else was easy. Never went to lecture.

Here's the thing. Leilabady is a fantastic professor, and the weekly exams (1 question with 3-4 parts for 50% of total grade) are fairly easy. What's not easy is the Expert TA (15% of final grade) and Mastering Physics (5%) - both are very confusing and never seem to relate to what's taught in class and on the weekly exams. Final is on Expert TA.

Dr Leilabady is one of the nicest professors at UNCC, he keeps the lectures entertaining. If you have trouble he is more than willing to help. The difficult thing with this class is the tests are online and the final is 60% of your grade. This class does require some degree of self discipline in order to learn the material.

Do NOT waste your time going to 2101 or 2102 class at all, go to SI instead you'll learn a lot more. All quizzes, tests, and final are online on Expert TA. Studied the practice problems, quizzes, and tests for about 2 weeks to prepare for final. Final questions were VERY similar. Pedram is hilarious if you do go to class, went twice for 2101.

Simply put, do NOT go into this class thinking you are getting enough information. You must rely solely on ExpertTA to pass, period. Leilabady gives good examples in class, provides accurate formulae, and is entertaining for sure, but this is PHYSICS. Learn it, use it, learn it again. Do the practice problems, they literally are the tests.

I took Leilabady for 2101, then Atkas for 2102... then Leilabady for 2102 again. Leilabady actively tries to make the lectures more interesting and engaging, and does his best to make sure you understand it. It's a tough course I still don't think I'll pass this time around but believe Leilabady is the best choice to take at UNCC.

He's very funny and tries to make physics entertaining. He does sometimes go a little too fast and doesn't explain well but he answers questions well. He is great during office hours as well. Class only is graded by three midterms and a final. Homework is extra credit

Dr. Leilabady is an amazing professor. I can easily say that his personality and sense of humor made physics entertaining. That being said, physics is hard, and this course cover a lot of material. Dr. Leilabady does his best to lay the foundation for the course i.e. (Theory, and more simplified problem solving approaches), the rest is up to you.

Leilabady has vastly improved as far as lecturing goes. I originally took PHYS 2102 in 2014 and failed. I retook it this semester, 3 years later, and received a B. He used to neglect solving problems in class, but now he solves many. Test are also a lot easier now. Go to every class and review old problems/Expert TA problems and you should do fine.

Base on previous reviews, I can tell Dr. Leilabady has improved himself a lot this sem. He went over many examples, tried to be as helpful as he could be, explained quite well. physics isnt hard just the way professors here teach confuses me and make class harder than usual. ExpertTA is terrible. didnt put 100% effort but couldve made A tho

I like him because he is funny and he will try to explain the material because it is hard material. But the PHYS 2101 and 2102 are stupid crazy hard, so the material is diffcult to teacher. He does his best to explain it though.

Prof Leilabady is definitely not as bad as the other comments make it seem. Took it during Summer session 1. Biggest problem is that its super fast paced. Go to the lectures and copy down his problems - similar problems with different numbers on his exams. No textbook/webassign use.

Fair grading across all tests. Will allow extra credit by either doing HW or attending PALS sessions. Allows participation to be fun/funny during lecture, material is hard to comprehend, book isn't req'd, TAs available everyday & provide good feedback. Attendance is important if you're new to physics. Practice tons and attend PALS for extra help.

Overall he is a good teacher, probably the best in the physics department, although that's not saying much at uncc. Makes jokes about his mother in law which is pretty funny and always asks questions on what we need help with. Required recitation sessions which sucked but definitely helped my understand of the material. Recommend!

Possibly one of the best teachers I've ever had. He is funny and does a great job explaining the material and trying different angles to make you understand. I suggest Khan academy over the book and to do his problem session packets and previous tests. You'll do great if you just practice.

Dr. Leilabady is the single best professor I've had at Charlotte, and I fully intend to take his 2102 after taking 2101 with him. He explains the concepts very well, answers questions, and his fantastic sense of humor makes the whole semester bearable. 254% would recommend.

Hes one of the best professors Ive had. Hes really funny, and understands that physics is a difficult subject to grasp. He genuinely wants to help the students, and is willing to go over a topic as many times as needed for someone to understand it. The only grades are the tests, but the online homework is all extra credit and helps a lot.

Hilarious teacher who really knows what he is talking about. Ask as many questions as you need, as he will only move on if you don't let him know that you need clarification on something. If you still don't get it, ask again, and again and again until you get it. He will find a way to explain it to you. Attendance is pretty important to get an A.

Dr. Pedram Leilabady teaches physics in a very nice way. He does tend to go very fast in his lectures but he will slow down if you are unsure of certain things. He makes very good analogies with the abstract concepts needed to learn for this class. Oh, and his sense of humor makes the class more interesting than ever. Definitely recommend.

This class is hard but not nearly as unfair and cruel as people say. Dr Leilabady was a pretty solid teacher, he told our class the general topic of each question on each exam which was extremely helpful on the exams. He drops the lowest test and im pretty sure he curves the tests. Just study before the tests and you'll be fine

Dr. Leilabady gets way too much hate here. He is a very chill guy, funny, and extremely knowledgeable with all of the course material. Before each test, we were given the formulas needed for the test and the topic of each question. Test questions were mostly from past tests and practice problem sets. You need to do a lot wrong to fail the class.

Pretty run-of-the-mill professor. A kind and funny guy, can speak quietly but will respond to criticism and requests to slow down. Is accommodating and offers office hours. Everything is graded by TA's, results in a wide range of feedback and grades. Tests are similar to the homework, the textbook is not really required.

Dr. Leilabady is a chill professor, but his class has some challenges. The lectures can be hit-or-miss, and the homework doesn't always align with what's taught. However, the tests have predictable formats, and unstuck AI is a great tool to prepare. With the textbook and TA sessions, you can do well.

Professor Leilbady has gotten more lenient than in past reviews. The practice problem sets are graded based on completion, and recitations on Friday are bonus % points. His exams were similar to practice problem sets and problems in the textbook. You will have to review a lot of information outside of class but overall, it is a good class.

Skip class, spend that time watching the online lectures and practicing the practice problems in the textbook and that are on canvas and you'll make an A. Not a bad professor, physics is just something you have to teach yourself lowkey. If you fail his class reconsider college because his grading is lenient.

Physics 2 tested me in more ways than words can explain. Take it at a CC if possible. In hindsight, his lectures are good if you study the textbook before. Tons of partial credit. He can be entertaining but the class is brutal imo. *Study outside of class* HW ISN'T ENOUGH to understand PHYS 2. Kind, caring, intelligent guy. Legible handwriting.

Ive taken a physics class last semester and failed it horribly this semester the materiel was a step harder yet he made it easy to understand. He's funny and tries to get everyone involved. They dont require attendance BUT GO TO CLASS!!! The study guides for the tests are great but going to class and trying makes everything click.