4.5

Peter Morse

Physical Sciences - Santa Monica College

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Even if you have no proclivity in math, you will succeed

PHYS14 - 5.0 rating

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PHYS14
Dec 4, 2002

No Comments

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PHYSICS14
Dec 10, 2002

He's the best science teacher I ever had. He has a strategicaproachintelligent

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PHYSICS1
Feb 12, 2003

If you fail his class.. you don't belong in college.

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PHYS14
May 15, 2003

Daily life examples make learning fun. Listens students comments and take action for it. Concerns with student.

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PHYSICS14
May 26, 2003

easy, clear, nice, knows his stuff

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PHYS14
Dec 7, 2003

Best science class & best science teacher ever. Is adorable & gets chills when he figures out how to explain stuff in a new way. Totally down to earth and available to students. easy quizzes, exams in same format but longer. Good phys sci +lab choice!!!!!

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PHYS14
Dec 9, 2003

Cute teacher,great class, past tests/quizzes are posted up on website (loads of help) Very intelligent and helpful

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PHYSIC14
Dec 13, 2003

he is a great teacher. he posts everything for the tests and quizes. All we need to do is just show up and understand what he is saying.....

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PHYS14
Feb 2, 2004

He is so helpful. It is impossible to fail this class b/c he lets you make up every exam. Very lenient, very clear, makes physics interesting

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PHY1
May 1, 2004

He's a fair grader and gives many partial credits. In lecture, he gives lots of examples that help with exam preparation. He is highly recommended.

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PHYSICS21
Jun 9, 2004

Great teacher at SMC. Though i found his course was a bit easy, if you learn what he has to teach youll benefit a lot. I highly recommend him over any other teacher. And by the way, youll definately be happy with the results you get at the end! Take him!

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PHYSIC21
Jun 30, 2004

he is a good teacher. He expalin something very detail and clear. his test is not gonna be that hard and prety straight forward though. There are a lot of application given in this course that make physic is not a boring class.

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PHY21
Jul 12, 2004

i liked his class and going back to him for phy 22. the course in all was pretty easy for me. his style for teaching is great and he is very helpful and considerate. Not that challenging as phy should be as he posts up all his previous exams. recommended!

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PHY21
Aug 10, 2004

He is a helpful guy. The nicest teacher in SMC for sure!!!

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PHY21
Aug 10, 2004

He is a helpful guy. The nicest teacher in SMC for sure!!!

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PHYSICS
Sep 2, 2004

This guy is so easy but you have to be at class every day. He is so nice and understanding and if you do bad on the test he lets you make them up so you can walk away with a C. take him if you need a lab

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PHYSICS21
Oct 5, 2004

I like him! he seems extremely cool and easy going!

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PHYSICS21
Nov 11, 2004

He is a really cool guy and explains things very well. Sometimes he explains it too well and some of the people that already know it get bored but you will never be left behind. Tests are pretty easy and he has example tests from previous semesters online to download and practice from.

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PHYSICS21
Nov 23, 2004

Am I the only one who thinks he is hard? I think he is thorough (with his exams). The examples he shows in class are easy. He makes them look easy. But exams are another matter.

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PHYS21
Feb 3, 2005

Very nice guy and good teacher. Spends too much time on unimportant astronomy stuff, missing time for harder topics. Examples done in class are straight forward but his exams are HARD and tricky! I'm a 4.0 student and have a hard time keeping up. Definitely NOT an easy A unless you love physics.

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PHYS21
Jun 16, 2005

Hey!!!!!!!!! Morse you are the best professor in the physics class. very clear and very helpful for the class. you are the best i have ever seen in SMC. thank for teaching me physics. i will never forget you.

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PHYS2122
Jun 21, 2005

You can't go wrong with Prof. Morse! It's true exams are a little more difficult than expected, but no more so than any other physics class. You'll learn alot with him. His lectures are clear and organized and he's very generous with his time out of class. You'll love his ability to explain physics.

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PHY21
Jun 25, 2005

the exams are unexpected and kind of difficult ...not a easy A teacher...

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PHY21AND22
Aug 30, 2005

Just listen in class, do the quizz and everything will be cool.

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PHYS2122
Sep 6, 2005

Extremely clear, interesting, & energetic- best teacher I have ever taken. Attentive and well-organized. Responses to questions clarify material. Tests/quizzes are difficult; emphasizes theory, not calculation. Slow grader, cancels class too much (bummer!). Physics is hard, and he won't let you off easy- which helped me succeed in later courses.

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PHYSIC21
Oct 27, 2005

He is simply the best!!!

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PHYS21
Jan 2, 2006

the best Physics professor at SMC. If you have the opportunity to take his class, by all means take it. Passed the class w/ high B without reading the book. i didn't even own the book... jus have to make sure you listen to his lecture and use his old exams for study guide... his test are similar...

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PHYSICS14
Mar 12, 2006

Amazing Professor... the best class I have ever taken at SMC!! such a fun class. peter keeps you entertained!!

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PHYSICS14
Mar 12, 2006

Amazing Professor... the best class I have ever taken at SMC!! such a fun class. peter keeps you entertained!!

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PHYSICS14
Jun 18, 2006

easy class pretty much... he grades hard on quizzes and midterms... nice guy, fun class.

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PHY14
Jun 21, 2006

easy and funny....i got an A. just take good notes and you will be fine!

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PHYSICS14
Jul 4, 2006

He is nice--but he doesn't do your grade according to the syllabus. Quizzes ARE your grade in the end (plus the tests). In lab always on the internet. Could have been better. MUST be a self learner in class otherwise you will fall behind. Read the book to do well--it sucks! Read Isaac Asimov's "History of Physics" to LEARN.

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PHYSICS14
Jul 17, 2006

Nice guy, always willing to help if you come to him when stuck... be careful, there's alot of concepts and at times it can be confusing, so make sure to stay on the ball. I never read the book, and did so-so on quizzes/tests (which he grades kinda harshly) and still got a B. Lab studies are a joke, just show up and do them. 1 easy 1 page paper.

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PHYS14
Sep 20, 2006

Peter runs a great class, making a somewhat difficult subject much more managable. I would highly recommend taking this class if you just need one lab science and not really into field.

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PHYS14
Nov 12, 2006

Nice and easy going professor. Very helpful and approachable - you could just go to his office during his office hours and ask him about ALL the things that you aren't clear of in class. Lectures are a tad unclear and might be confusing for some. Textbooks are not required but the online program is. Definitely will recommend you to take.

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PHYSC14
Nov 15, 2006

A GREAT CLASS TO TAKE. HE IS A GREAT PROFESSOR.

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PHYS14
Jan 1, 2007

Great teacher. Very nice and caring. Wants students to learn and will go out of his way to help you. He's one of the few teachers that's there to teach, not simply there for a pay check. Some physics concepts are difficult to grasp, but most are easy. You actually learn things that can be applied to every-day living. Highly recommended.

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PHYSC14
Mar 19, 2007

He is an outstanding teacher, but his test questions are unclear and can get a bit too tricky at times. On top of that, he grades very harshly. Easy to get a B in, but gotta work a little harder to get an A

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PHYS14
Jun 6, 2007

I expected more out of the class. WHen i asked him for help, he seemed very unaprochable. NOt a hard class if you need a lab, but hard to get a A. THis class Was better than other science class I have taken.

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PHYS14
Jun 16, 2007

He is very helpful and teaches very well. But on the downside, his tests can be too tricky as he likes to word them differently than his lectures in class. A somewhat easy class to get a B in but you gotta work/think a bit more to earn an A.

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PHYSC14
Jun 18, 2007

THIS IS THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE HAD AT THIS SCHOOL. you will learn so much about your world and how things work. he knows his material and answers all your questions. the quizzes are hard and you definitely HAVE TO STUDY there are only three major tests. you need the code in the book to do the online homework. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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PHYSC14
Jun 19, 2007

You absolutely must take this cl****!! This was the most fun time and he teaches actually interesting stuff! You have to go to EVERY cl**** and study for EVERY quiz! If you make it past the first midterm without completely choking, you have a good chance of coming out on top. Do the homeworks, they are gimmees! Make sure you make it fun, cuz it is!!

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PHYS14
Jan 11, 2008

I have never really understood physics until I had Prof. Morse! His class is so enjoyable and he connects physics to your everyday life, which makes it easier to understand. I took this class in summer-so it was very intensive but if you pay attention and study lecture notes you will do good. He is vey helpful, dont be afraid to ask questions!!!

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PHYS14
Feb 25, 2008

Peter is the best teacher I have had so far. He really wants you to do good & understand the info. He is more than willing to answer questions & help you- you just have to let him know if you aren't understanding something. He is so patient. Do the practice quizzes & tests- they really help. He made Physics really interesting.

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PHYCS14
Jun 4, 2008

Great class! Prof Morse it awesome he truly wants his students to succeed and makes physics fun and interesting. Take professor Morse!!

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PHYSC21
Jul 20, 2008

great teacher... really helpful at office hour or in class... but not the easiest test you will see... no scantrons what so ever.. HE WILL TRICK YOU on quizzes and midterms.... so good luck... really nice and good teacher for physics 21 or anyother physics i assume.. dont use books or require at class but since you will use it in 21 22 23 24 why no

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PHYS21
Aug 30, 2008

He is very nice but his quizzes and tests are tricky. after the first exam(which is easy) the exams get a lot harder. simply doing the practice quiz/tests isnt enough. do extra hw problems and mastering physics. everyone in my class was a genius in physics, and they got 90+ on most exams. if you arent a genius like them, go to office hrs

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PHYSINTR
Oct 19, 2008

Took Intro w/lab. NO MATH. Awesome. Hilarious and sooooo thought provoking

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PHYSI14
Nov 14, 2008

he's the best professor.clear and helpful and very to students!

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PHYSC21
Dec 29, 2008

so overated for 21.. dont take this guy for 21. i so agree with the guy before me. his test are so tricky that by just doing examples wont help. I also thoguht the masteringphysics WERE USELESS to grade or test prep. i mean hes a nice guy but dont take him for 21 ever.. seriously i got B in 21 but A in 22 awkward isnt it. take rodrigeuz or bresloff

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PHY21
Jan 6, 2009

iono so much about this guy in 21 he became hard i was a borderline but he wouldnt raise the grade so oh well he is a good lecture an ok grader but he does not curve the test nor the grade so good luck with him

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PHYSC21
Jan 16, 2009

Peter is a good teacher. He will let you redo quizzes were you get a low score. He posts his old exams on his website and they are usually similar to the ones you get. Do the homework and practice with the old exams and you will be fine.

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PHYSC21
Jan 21, 2009

i dont agree with some stuff with below review. all you can get from redoing quizzes are C. the exams were irrelevant from the previous exams.. only more trickier.. do not study from past exam/quiz you will suffer.. i dont seriously get how homework ever helps in this class.. really nice teacher thoguh

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PHYS21
Feb 17, 2009

Many of his tests and quizzes were silmiar to the old ones that he posted on his physics homepage. if u study old exams and quizzes on his hompage, you probably can do well.

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PHYS21
Apr 1, 2009

on exams, he simply doesnt want to know if you get the basic concepts(which is what exams SHOULD be about). he wants to know if you know the subject of physics front and back. i stuided previous exams,hw,in class examples. and come test time, that didnt matter. it's like i didnt even study. his q's are very tricky on exams. no curve either.

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PHYSI6
May 11, 2009

i dont get why he even put up the old exams cause they dont even help (well it should at least demonstrate what type of questions that will be up but it doesnt even do that) and he shows easy examples and tricks you thats whats gonna be on test.. wth

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PHYSI6
Jun 12, 2009

TAKE HIS CLASS. I was trippin out about this class when I registered but everything turned out great. Problem is that people dont take the initative or want to apply themselves. I got an A in the class by going to office hours once or twice a month, and never bought the text. Great guy, down to earth and willing to help. Highly Reccomended

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PHYS14
Aug 6, 2009

great professor. quizzes and exams are straightforward if you understand the concepts. some questions can get really tricky. as long as you understand the material and redo the past quizzes, you should have no problem getting an A. ask any questions you have during his office hours, he is really helpful. i won't say its an easy A, but its possible!

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PHYS14
Sep 4, 2009

very cool professor. when people asks him some questions that he doesn't know how to answer, he answers it honestly by saying he don't know instead of making up some explanations. tests are very easy and straightforward if you attend all his classes and pay attention in his class. remember to take notes as they are very impt, textbook is useless!

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PHYS21
Nov 26, 2009

It is a hard class, and i think the tests are pretty hard. over all the physics and chem i had this was the only class i got b, and i thought the old exams were useless and the test is way too hard with no curves so be warned if you take major physics

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PHYS21
Dec 29, 2009

Helpful, fun, easy to understand and thorough. He'll really test you on quizzes and exams, but it's nothing he hasn't shown in class, on practice exams or homework. Make sure you figure out what you don't know and go to office hours to get it cleared up. Favorite teacher at SMC by far.

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PHYS7
Jan 5, 2010

I hated physics before I took this class. He makes it fun and easy to understand. One of my favorite teachers so far ♥ him.

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PHYS06
Feb 9, 2010

Prof Morse is a great teacher and very approachable. The tests are a bit tricky but overall its good for physics. He's very sweet and wants the students to do well! Def take Physics w him!

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PHYS6
Apr 21, 2010

Me=science geek, but "easy" explanations he uses don't help me because I'm not motivated by sugar coated. Maybe should've taken 21 instead. Felt I would have to unlearn easy way & learn "real" physics later. Didn't try hard, but I'd still say tests weren't that helpful. True: he's tricky. Still one of the most beautiful and wonderful men I've seen.

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PHYS7
Jul 7, 2010

learn physic since 7 grade and hate physic from that time, i have no choice but have to take physic and it seem like hell for me until i took his class. he made me feel easier with physic and learn a little bit more about physic. 6 yrs learning physic and didn't know what acceleration is until took his class, how stupid i am =.="

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PHYS6
Jul 31, 2010

Honestly, this class was pretty easy. You do have to study but come on it's physics! The practice tests were similar to his real ones. I don't think he graded our one lab report. 3 tests and a final, you should do fine. He's the easiest of physics 6 teachers by far.

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PHYS21
Nov 26, 2010

He's a nice guy. But he doesnt curve. And to get a "B" or "A" on exams, you REALLY have to know your stuff. His old tests are useless since he switches things up for every midterm. he does easy examples in class , but on the exams, he puts hard problems. For me, that doesnt translate to a good professor. Want no curve+hard exams? Then he's your guy

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PHYSC14
Feb 12, 2011

outstanding Teacher!!! very interesting class to attend! the best physics class. very easy to pass, you don't need to know any physics before attending!!

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PHYSC14
Feb 14, 2011

Prof. seems like a great guy, is a total cutie and an awesome teacher! Uses interesting real world examples and fun labs. I did not use the book, just paid close attention in class and did practice exams from his website and I got an A. It's a tough subject but he's got a great teaching style! Two Thumbs UP!!

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PHYSI22
Jun 25, 2011

If you don't get an A in this class, you should definitely forget about becoming an engineer. This class is so easy. Prof. Morse treats us all like babies and we don't know a thing. He spoon feeds the information and practically digests it for you. If you get bored, you can take a nice nap, and you won't miss a thing. All his notes are on-line.

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PHY22
Mar 16, 2012

If you already know the material, of course it will be easy. I'm new to physics so it wasn't easy for me. His tests are fair but challenging. Class is a lot of fun and he cares a lot about the students. He'll even make sure you understand the math behind the physics, not just expect you to know it. Not a sink or swim teacher. Highly recommended.

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PHY2891
Jun 11, 2012

The master physics homeowrks are useless. You should do the book homework. But you don`t have enough time to do master physics.I tried to do master physics with but i didn`t learn anything. So on the exam students that did not do master physics and solved the book had better grades.

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PHYSC21
Jun 12, 2012

Best teacher ever. I failed physics in high school and got an A in this class because he really knows how to explain every little detail for everyone to understand. Homework online was useless and annoying but he has example tests that is all u need to succeed.

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P21
Jun 26, 2012

Professor Morse is a great lecturer and a very knowledgeable person. The tests are mostly from the materials that he teaches in the class and also the online home works. He is a fair grader, and the method he uses to teach is exceptional. I enjoyed every seconds of his class. He is my favorite professor in SMC!!

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PHYSC1514
Aug 1, 2012

Peter is an excellent professor! His knowledge of and passion for physics is apparent and will keep you engaged. He is very approachable and eager to help should you have any questions. He gives ample review material prior to a test and the exam format is identical to reviews. NOTE the exams can be tricky if you don't thoroughly read the question.

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PHYS21
Nov 30, 2012

My physics experience with Peter Morse was a truly life-changing experience. I wish he taught every one of my classes, that is how much he positively impacted me as an SMC student. I swear, he makes all my previous professors look bad. I highly recommend, please take him if you can. He's really not like other professors, you won't be sorry.

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PHYS21
May 30, 2013

Excellent teacher, really knows how to teach. Does a lot of examples, has past exams posted online (helpful). online homework not too useful. RECOMMENDED 100%, you will learn, guaranteed.

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PHYSICS14
Jul 26, 2013

BEST professor I have ever seen in U.S, most responsible teacher here! His assignment is really useful. Just do it and take notes, then you will get a good grades. I strongly recommend you guys take his class. I am an international student. My poor English doesn't matter, he explain everything in detail.

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PSYCH14
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2013

Seriously the Best Professor to teach Physics. I took Physics before with another teacher, i withdrew it was that bad. Professor Morse explains everything clearly and everything you need to know he writes on the board. He has practice quizzes and exams available for you. Do them they help. Overall best teacher and teaching methods.

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PHYS14
Feb 17, 2014

If you take one class at Santa Monica college, take physics with Peter Morse. He is the most passionate, fun, interesting professor and he genuinely cares about each student. His lectures are crystal clear, 100% of the material is in notes and practice quizzes online. Even if you have no proclivity in math, you will succeed. Thumbs up.

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PHYSIC14
Dec 9, 2014

Not as easy as everyone is saying. Be careful!!3

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PHYS12
Grade: C
Apr 21, 2016

I took Physics 12 in the spring and found it to be very difficult for me. One thing I did not like about this professor is that he doesn't go by the book, so you have no references to look at. Also his lectures are essential, you cannot miss a lecture, otherwise you will be completely lost because the notes he posts online are very brief.

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PHYSICS12
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

Really good professor who provides all the resources (old exams, quizzes, homework) to pass the class. Textbook is not needed. Pretty easy A class if you do the practice tests. Lectures and examples are pretty fun. Take if you need a non lab class.

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Attendance Mandatory

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59% confidence
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Most common grades:
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A: 1
C: 1
A+: 1
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