4.9

Tatiana Erukhimova

Physics - Texas A&M University at College Station

4.9
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
99%
Would Retake
120
Reviews
4.9
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
4.9
Clarity

99%

Would Retake

120

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What Students Say

Her lectures are amazing, she has a great sense of humor (she used a water gun to joke about her old days in Russia for goodness sake), and she truly cares for the students

PHYS218 - 5.0 rating

She is the best physics prof at A&M

PHYS218 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

73%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 94 grades
Most common grades:
A (47)
A+ (23)
B (12)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 102 reported grades
A: 47
A+: 23
B: 12
Not sure yet: 8
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Respected (43)
Caring (43)
Amazing lectures (31)
Amazing lectures (30)
Accessible outside class (28)
Test heavy (24)
Hilarious (17)
Gives good feedback (13)
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Ratings by Course

PHYS207

5.0

(30)

PHYS206

4.9

(47)

PHYS208

4.9

(14)

PHYS218

4.9

(27)

218

4.5

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218

3.5

PHYS206

3.4

PHYS207

3.3

PHYS208

3.3

PHYS218

3.2

Reviews (120)
2.0
5.0
PHYS218
Jan 23, 2007

Let's just say that unless you can understand a strong willed Russian woman speaking a mile a minute following every piece with a quick "Is that clea" before going on into a subject we should know," you may want to look into another lecturer. If you do not rely much on lecture, you may still do okay. She is willing to offer her help at any time.

5.0
2.0
PHYS208
Aug 23, 2009

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Sep 4, 2009

The best prof I have had to date

5.0
3.0
PHYS208
May 17, 2010

BEST PHYSICS PROFESSOR. EVER. She is a common exam professor (don't take University Physics). :abs are easy. Very clear, easy to understand, and really cares about her students. Has a Russian accent, but you WILL understand her. REEEEALLLYYY nice, helps you with your grade if you need it. Would take her again. Definitely. Made an A!

5.0
3.0
218
Dec 2, 2014

Dr Erukhimova was an excellent professor. Very willing to help, taught the class very well and clearly had a passion for students and helping them learn. She has an accent but it's very understandable and after the first five minutes you forget about it anyways.

4.0
4.0
218
Jan 18, 2015

She really cares about her students and is hands down the best physics 218 professor. You are lucky to have her.

4.0
3.0
PHYS218
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2015

By far the BEST Physics professor. She care for all her students and their academic success. Lectures are very clear and helpful. Would most definitely enroll in her course again. Does have Russian accent but she's funny and it's nothing too hard to comprehend.

5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Nov 16, 2015

One of the best profs at TAMU. She cares about her students and wants you to succeed, you just have to be willing to work for your grade! She offers multiple and is always very helpful. She has a Russian accent, but it's not hard to understand at all. I highly recommend taking her for both PHYS 218 and 208.

5.0
3.0
PHYS218
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2015

Many will tell you that PHYS 218 is dreaded by freshman at A&M, but Dr. Tatiana makes it fun for everyone. Her grading is clear and exact, so you know what to expect at all stages. She's always willing to help, and her TAs are amazing and open to helping you outside of class all that you need to pass.

5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2016

Phys 218 @ TAMU is not easy. That being said, Tatiana is the best prof for it (and my fave prof in college thus far). She's passionate about teaching & wants students to succeed, offering help sessions twice a week in addition to office hours. She tells you what you need to know for the exams and goes through many examples in class.

5.0
2.0
PHYS208
Grade: A
May 17, 2016

Dr. Erukhimova is the best physics professor for 208. Her lectures are great and easy to follow and she also has at least 1 help session a week, in which she goes over problems from previous exams (it's basically another lecture but it's more in-depth). The class itself is pretty hard, but she puts in extra effort to make sure her students succeed.

5.0
4.0
PHYS208
Grade: A
May 18, 2016

Tatiana is easily the best prof. She is so aggressive when it comes to lectures, but that helps keep an upbeat tempo. She genuinely cares for her students, and she shows this through the multiple study sessions she has each week. She moves at a pace thatll help most kids understand and retain the info. Amazing prof, can't be emphasized enough.

5.0
2.0
PHYS218
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

The professor to go to for Phys 218 or 208. She genuinely cares about the success of her students and tries to allocate as much time in her week as possible to make sure they succeed.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2016
Would take again

This course is difficult but Dr.T is literally the best. She cares about her students and their success. She holds 2 help sessions a week, definitely recommend going and asking questions. She reviews before exams. READ THE TEXTBOOK! you will not pass this course without reading the textbook. MUST put in the effort to do good in this class!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
PHYS218
Jan 8, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Erukimova was great. She was very clear and concise in class, but was willing to help in office hours as well. She was very hard-working, and I always appreciated having my tests back the morning after taking them. You will not regret taking her. The fact that she teaches out of Don't Panic and not University Physics is also nice if you ask me.

Respected
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Grade: B
Dec 27, 2016
Would take again

I loved Dr. Tatiana!!! Always available if you need help, and actually cares about ALL her students. The exams are tough, but she knows how to prepare us. I never really did the homework because you don't turn it in and the level is too easy compared to the exam.. the main focus are the PREVIOUS EXAMS!! If you do those, you'll be fine.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Jan 17, 2017
Would take again

She is one of the best professors I have ever taken. She really cares about her students, and takes the time to get to know them personally. Her class is challenging, but she offers so many options for help. You really have to try to not do well in her class. She expects you to put in effort into her class, but shes makes it interesting. 10/10

5.0
4.0
PHYS208
Grade: B+
Apr 19, 2017
Would take again

She is a great lecturer and very interactive with students. Go to her help sessions before tests. Her accent is sometimes hard to understand but you will get used to it. Go to class, do not skip, you will be so confused. Try to read the chapter before going to class because she doesnt spend time on trivial things. BEST prof for 208 by far

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PHYS208
Grade: A+
May 1, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is the best physics professor hands down. She uses Don't Panic, which I personally like better. Her lectures are entertaining to say the least, I had a blast. The class is hard, but she makes it manageable to get an A with some work. The textbook will help you, lectures alone are not enough. Take her, she's an amazing person and teacher

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHYS208
Grade: A+
May 10, 2017
Would take again

She is someone who is passionate about physics. She really takes care of all her students. Definitely the best choice.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS208
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2017
Would take again

Great professor. Passionate about what she does. Go over tests from her website. In one word. Legend. Enough said.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHYS218
Grade: A+
Sep 3, 2017
Would take again

I love Dr. T! Her lectures are amazing, she has a great sense of humor (she used a water gun to joke about her old days in Russia for goodness sake), and she truly cares for the students. She wants YOU to finish her classes with an A, and she is willing to give as MUCH of her time to make that possible. Textbook helps but not required. Light accent

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS208
Grade: A
Oct 3, 2017
Would take again

Physics 208 is one of the most difficult introductory courses, but Tatiana made the class understandable if not enjoyable. Tests are common among the Don't Panic sections and Tatiana's class average is always significantly higher than the other professors which is a testament to what an excellent professor she is.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PHYS218
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

Conservation of Grade Practice Tests + Lectures/SI You need for this course is an open mind, attendence to lectures, SI sessions (if needed), and practice. There is no homework for grade but is strongly recommended to do if you want to do well. SI sessions and help sessions go over previous year's tests which are exactly like the tests you take.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

Great Prof. Does her job well and works to make the lectures interesting and keep the class engaged.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHYS218
Grade: A+
Nov 9, 2017
Would take again

Great prof. Shes really passionate and will help you out whenever you need it. Class is not easy but she teaches as well as a one can. By far the best option to learn the material and be successful.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS218
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Tatiana is an incredible teacher. She is very passionate about teaching and cares about each and every student during her lectures. I did not open the textbook once, and got an A in the class. Can not recommend enough.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PHYS218
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

1. Textbook 2. Lectures 3. SI's 4. Previous tests. Dr. Erukhimova is the best professor to have as an entry engineering student. She is the best physics prof at A&M. It is shown through her high test averages (the highest among all physics professors). Don't Panic>University. Just follow my list of 4 in order, and it will be the easiest A for you.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PHYS218
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana gives extraordinary lectures. She's sometimes late, but it's never a problem. The textbook isn't the greatest, but if you pay attention in lecture there's no excuse to not get an A. She puts previous years' tests online, which are a wonderful study tool. She make physics very easy to understand, so try to keep up.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Grade: A+
Jan 21, 2018
Would take again

218 is not an easy class, but Dr. Tatiana cares about her students and explains things pretty clearly. Her class is very fast paced, but she makes her lectures fun. Definitely recommend her.

Respected
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
PHYS218
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is easily one of the best professors youll get at A&M. She does an excellent job teaching her class and she does so in a fun, enticing way. I would highly recommend anyone taking 218 to take her class.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS218
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is incredible. She works with her students, provides plenty of help inside and outside of class, explains the content well, and deeply cares about her students. There are clicker quizzes, so you should go to class, and she'll call you out if you don't. Homework is optional but essential if you want to do well.

5.0
2.0
PHYS208
Grade: A
May 5, 2018
Would take again

Tatiana was extraordinary as a first time physics-calculus student. She has optional lectures on monday nights each week to work on past year exam problems! She is very fast at talking, and her accent may need some adjusting, but overall was very inspirational. I would make sure to read the textbook before attending lecture. The final was amazing!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHYS218
Grade: A+
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Best professor I have ever had. She is a must if you are taking PHYS 218.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHYS218
Grade: A
May 11, 2018
Would take again

This has definitely been my favorite teacher at TAMU so far. She is the best physics professor and she really wants you to succeed in her class. Physics is definitely not my cup of tea but thanks to her, I understood it and did not need to study as much as I thought. Go to class and her week in reviews and you'll do really well in this course!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Grade: C+
Jun 8, 2018
Would take again

Tatiana is a fantastic professor. She genuinely cares about each student's education. Mechanics is demanding, but with Tatiana's sessions and all the resources she provides, it is possible to do well and make the class a little more straightforward. Even if you are unable to land in her class and have to take another professor, go to her sessions!

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS208
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is easily my favorite professor at A&M. I had heard bad things about electricity and magnetism, but her lectures made the concepts easier to understand. Her office hours and review sessions were very helpful. Work past exams and to the book problems, you should be fine.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHYS208
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Quite possibly the best professor you will ever have at this university. A fantastic and exemplary person, and an even better teacher. Made Physics 208 my favorite class of the semester.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is the best professor I've had at A&M. She cares deeply about her students and her Russian accent never gets old (and it's not hard to understand). Be prepared for one of the hardest classes you'll take at A&M though, because it certainly was for me. If you insist on taking this class at A&M, try to get Tatiana.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PHYS218
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2019
Would take again

Best and most passionate professor I have had. I recommend you read the book, and do the problems in there before class. Also, go to her weekly reviews as she works problems that will help you understand. She is always available to answer any questions you have and seems to truly care if you understand her. If you have the chance, take her!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Apr 4, 2019
Would take again

THE ABSOLUTE BEST PHY 206 PROF!!! Tatiana's lectures are amazing and anyone taking 206 must find a way to get in her class. Mechanics is a hard class but Tatiana is the best prof by far. She also hold's help sessions that are super helpful and as long as you do the homework and take lots of practice exams before tests you should do fine.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A-
May 1, 2019
Would take again

Really great professor for first-year physics. Uses the 'Don't Panic' curriculum. Heavy Russian accent but speaks clearly enough. Super caring a nice, hold extra office hours and review sessions. Even if you can't get her class, go to her weekly review sessions.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PHYS208
Grade: A
May 3, 2019
Would take again

I thought I would never write a RateMyProfessor until I got Tatiana for a teacher. I thought Physics was going to be an automatic C and with her help you could do so much more than you would think! Go to her office hours and help sessions and youll do really good.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
4.0
5.0
PHYS208
Grade: C
Jun 2, 2019
Would take again

Great professor. Really tough class.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2019
Would take again

She's hands down one of the best professor's I've ever had. She is energetic during lecture, she makes sure we understand the material, & she is hilarious as well. I emailed her a few times during weekends asking questions about the homework, & she always responded within an hour. She really cares about her students!

Respected
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
5.0
PHYS207
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

One of the best professors I have had at TAMU. That being said the class is still very hard.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

I'm genuinely going to miss Dr. Tatiana. She is hands down the best professor I've ever had and I was fortunate enough to have her for mechanics and E&M. Both classes are very difficult and if you don't go to class you won't get an A. Her review sessions are super helpful and if you get the chance to be in her class do whatever it takes.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS207
Jan 16, 2020
Would take again

I only had Tatiana as a sub for the first few weeks (as well as went to her recitations), but she is the best physics professor on the TAMU campus (if not the best professor, period). Tatiana is the only thing that kept me going to get through this class because she is caring about her students and teaches like a God of Physics. Take her class!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is the best instructor for the course and her class slots fill up quickly. I recommend taking her and going to all the help sessions and lectures she offers, and you will definitely understand the material much better. She has a way of drilling the concepts into your brain and developing your physics 'muscles' as she calls it.

Caring
Hilarious
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
May 5, 2020
Would take again

BEST PROF AT A&M! On top of her hilarious and straightforward lectures, she is also extremely caring. If you are not available at the time of her office hours and need help, you can send her a picture of your question and she will respond extremely quickly and explain. It is really hard to get into her class but definitely worth it.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Amazing prof! final was extremely hard though, don't count on it to pull your grade up at the end of the semester. It's also worth 40% of your final grade sooo :/

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: B
May 8, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is everything one could ever ask for in a professor. Her lectures are amazing and jam-packed with material. Her class exam averages are always substantially higher than her fellow professors which is a testament to her teaching, as the course has a "common exam" format. I always felt substantially more prepared than my peers with others

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 8, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is one of the best professors at A&M. If you have the chance, take her. 206 is a challenging class for many, but her lectures are amazing and really help you master the material. Never be afraid to meet Dr. Tatiana outside of class, she is so caring and helpful and really wants her students to succeed.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2020
Would take again

I struggled with physics in high school but I understood a lot more after taking Tatiana, even if it was still difficult. Pay attention in class, do homework, and prioritize past exams for practice. She had one-on-one meetings with every student when we switched online to make sure we were all doing okay with the transition/new circumstances.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 17, 2020
Would take again

Hands down the best professor at A&M. The class is tough but she genuinely cares about her students and is passionate about the content.

Respected
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 12, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova is the most beloved Physics professor at A&M for a reason. She genuinely cares that every student does well in physics. Additionally, she provides many resources, such as every past exam, videos of working exam problems, and help sessions held the night before each exam to review the material.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS207
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2020
Would take again

The best professor in the physics department. Tests are weighted heavy, however if you go to her SI sessions (she hosts them every week) you are extremely well prepared for them. She is super helpful outside of class and takes passion in helping her students. Take her!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Erukhimova is arguably one of the best Profs. at TAMU period. She very evidently loves what she does, and she has a tremendous desire to help you learn and understand. She is also ridiculously accessible outside of class and goes above and beyond to help students out. She also consistently has the highest test averages so that doesn't hurt.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2021
Would take again

The best professor I have ever had. Student success was very important to her. She made sure no one had any questions left unanswered. Before tests, she made sure every student was prepared and even held additional help sessions on both Saturday and Sunday night. I have never seen a professor care so much about students. Highly reccomend.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

You're going to cry if you're taking first-year physics for the first time. That's pretty much a non-negotiable. However, if you want to cry the minimum amount, take Dr. Erukhimova. It's worth sacrificing parts of your schedule. She does incredible demonstrations in class that make it way more fun, and this year in our tests we beat Honors! :)

Respected
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A-
May 3, 2021
Would take again

Tatiana is AMAZING!!! She is brilliant and very good at explaining concepts to us. She had weekly help sessions that were a godsend. Would go over lots of example problems in class. She consistently has the highest test averages. This course is pretty difficult, but she makes it much more manageable. 1000% would recommend her!

Respected
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PHYS218
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Amazing lectures but I felt like I learned the most from help sessions. Extremely test heavy and the test were not a walk in the park, but again attend help sessions. Homework was the only part of the class that felt unnecessary, the textbook was very random and the problems were either too easy or extremely convoluted. Dr. E is very caring.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: Not sure yet
May 5, 2021
Would take again

I absolutely adore Dr. Erukhimova. I had an extremely bad experience with physics in high school, but Dr. Erukhimova totally changed that. Her lectures are entertaining, and she genuinely wants to help every student. She gives great feedback, and she's genuinely one of the nicest professors/people I have ever met. She's amazing. Cherish her.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: B
May 11, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is absolutely one of the best professors at A&M. The PHYS course I took with her was very challenging, but her enthusiasm and readiness to work with you made it so much more bearable. It's a lot of work, but as long as you do your part and hold up your side of things, she will help you with the rest!

Respected
Lots of homework
Caring
4.0
4.0
PHYS206
May 12, 2021
Would take again

Possibly the best physics teacher I have had. Great lecturer and technically competent through online learning. Makes herself widely available before every test. Offers one-on-ones with struggling students.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A+
May 14, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is an amazing professor and the best of all physics profs. She is always willing to help her students and even holds weekly review sessions where she goes over old test questions. Class grade is test heavy so make sure to study all the old test questions she has on her website. Teaches "don't panic" which uses all variables, no numbers

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
PHYS207
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana does it again ! took her for both phys 206 and 207 and she is the only reason I feel like a competent student. she makes herself more available than any other professor I've ever had. definitely the greatest person I've learned physics from and probably the greatest prof I have yet to take. hope she never stops teaching.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

Best prof i've ever had. Genuinely wants everyone to pass the class and does everything in her will to make that happen. If you put effort into the class, you won't get anything lower than a B.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS207
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Tatiana is a great lecturer and knows how to make class interesting. She is very passionate about teaching and her field of study. She has countless resources for you to succeed outside of class. If her class is available, take it.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2021
Would take again

Professor Tatiana is one of the best professors I've ever had. She's very sweet and funny, and I looked forward to her class every day. She solves past exams during her weekly help sessions and they're super helpful. Her recitation videos are also very helpful! This class is test heavy so make sure you're well prepared for the exams.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2021
Would take again

Tatiana is a gifted lecturer and I was lucky to take her class. She is enthusiastic about what she does and puts in a lot of effort to get everyone to understand the material. If you have the chance to take her class, dont think twice about taking her.. you will be thankful about it later.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: B
Jan 11, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Erukhimova was the best physics professor I could've asked for in Electricity and Magnetism because you can see her passion truly come alive every class and that joy spreads to her students and really lights a fire to truly learn in this class rather than just absorb the material and move on. If you have the opportunity to take her class, do it

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A+
May 8, 2022
Would take again

Best professor i've ever had. Lectures are very important and funny too. High paced class but she is a very good professor who wants you to pass. 10/10 would reccommend to anyone.

Inspirational
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 15, 2022
Would take again

Tatiana is one of the most well known profs at TAMU, for good reason. Her lectures are incredibly engaging, no just sitting there for an hour and typing notes, and they make you want to come to class again. She is extremely caring and wants everyone to succeed, and she always pushes her students. Take her if you can.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 22, 2022
Would take again

My favorite professor ever. She is an amazing person and an amazing lecturer. Our exams averaged 20 points higher than other profs at times. She even does a demonstration/experiment each class. That said, DO NOT expect a free A in this class, you have to put in the work. Go to her office during hours with questions from the homework or past exams.

Caring
Respected
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: B
May 24, 2022

Dr. Erukhimova is a pretty solid prof. I don't think her teaching style matched me; the material of the lectures were too all over the place for me and I don't find demos that engaging. She also fell behind this semester, so I mostly learned from 216. Still, she puts a lot of work in making her lectures entertaining and helping out of class.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is very enthusiastic. She clearly knows the material she teaches, but the lectures are very fast so it is hard to keep up. To get an A in this class, watch the recitation videos and do as many exam questions as possible. Also, when she does review questions on the day of an exam, pay attention, since a variation of it will be on it.

Inspirational
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PHYS207
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

Had her for 206, took her again for 207 and I don't regret at all. A lot of people say 207 is harder, but I really think Tatiana made it seem way easier. Lectures are always fun and engaging, and her enthusiasm definitely grabs your attention. If you don't get her class, make sure you still use the Don't Panic! website resources!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
PHYS207
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

I have had Dr. T for both Phys 206 and 207 and I can say that she is the best professor I've had! Her lectures are always engaging and she brings great experiments for us to try. Outside of class she is very accessible and her weekly help sessions are really helpful. Attend class and the help sessions and you are pretty much guaranteed to succeed.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Mar 27, 2023
Would take again

Tatiana is a fantastic teacher. She only teaches Don't Panic classes, but it's still pretty easy to understand. She is very passionate about teaching and you are almost certain to get a good grade in her class. There are four exams, which make up 93% of your grade, but she makes sure you are prepared for them.

5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Apr 29, 2023
Would take again

The goat physics professor. Very helpful, and prepares very good for exams

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 1, 2023
Would take again

Very accessible professor, and very passionate about her job. Lots of outside practice, but she hosts online help sessions and encourages people to email her with questions. Pretty hard to do badly in her class if you put in the effort to attend lectures, go to help sessions, and ask questions.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 4, 2023
Would take again

Tatiana is one of the legends of A&M. She cares a ton about all her students. Her lectures are high-energy and entertaining, and she does tons of in-class demonstrations. Although she is fast, she is accessible outside class and hosts weekly help sessions on Zoom where you can really learn the material. I don't know what I'd do without her.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHYS206
Grade: Not sure yet
May 10, 2023
Would take again

I didn't have Dr. Tatiana, but I still went to her lectures. Dr. Tatiana is a legend of Texas A&M and by far the greatest professor to have ever taught. What makes her so great is that she is a great person that cares. As for the class, the test are not really that hard if you just do what is asked you will excel.

Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 15, 2023
Would take again

Tatiana explains everything in a simplistic manner that is easy to understand. She cares for your learning and has a great sense of humor and dedication to teaching. You'll be in a great hands to get her as a teacher.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 20, 2023
Would take again

What makes Tatiana a great professor is her availability. She does not have a teaching method that teaches you the concepts easily, and I found it easier to learn from the textbook. However, as I said she has more resources than other professors to learn what you did not understand in the textbook.

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A+
Jun 20, 2023
Would take again

Physics 206 is by no means an easy class, but Dr. Tatiana does everything in her power to help her students. She is an engaging lecturer and truly cares about helping her students. She makes herself very available outside of class for any questions you might have and is just an incredible professor

Amazing lectures
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A+
Aug 2, 2023
Would take again

She is the GOAT. If any sections are open, don't hesitate to take her.

Amazing lectures
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHYS207
Grade: A+
Aug 11, 2023
Would take again

She is the best professor I have ever had!!! If you see a space open take it!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PHYS207
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2023
Would take again

What an I say that hasn't been said? She is the greatest teacher you will ever have. I would name my first born daughter in her honor. She makes you want to go to class and learn the content.

5.0
5.0
PHYS207
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2023
Would take again

PHYS 207 is a terrible class, but Dr. Tatiana was a great professor. She is incredibly accessible to ask questions outside of class, and she is very willing to help students.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Tatiana is an amazing prof. She takes a lot of time doing review sessions for her kids and would encourage kids to email her (even if she was on vacation) because she genuinely cares about her students. She does a demonstration in every class. If you practiced using past exams, exams were easy and partial credit was very generous.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A+
May 13, 2024
Would take again

The GOAT professor in physics. Her lectures are energetic and break the concepts down well. She provides lots of good study material, is accessible and helpful outside of class, and clearly cares about students a lot. Her only flaw is that she doesn't have more phys 206&207 sections cause everyone should have an opportunity to learn under her.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A+
May 14, 2024
Would take again

The best professor at A&M undoubtedly. Amazing lectures and demonstrations made the class very engaging and conducive for understanding. Difficult tests and final but if you do the practice tests you'll be fine.

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 16, 2024
Would take again

Absolutely amazing. She learned pretty much everyone's name in a 120+ person class, and worked so hard to make sure every student succeeded. If you go to all lectures and put as much effort into the class as she does, you will be fine. Rearrange your entire schedule to get her if you have to. Definitely the best and most caring prof I've had!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 17, 2024
Would take again

I have never had a more amazing professor in my life who cares about students the way she does. She gets to know all of her students, makes the class fun and engaging, and genuinely wants you to succeed. The material can be tough, but it is not impossible if you put in the work. Go to office hours, lectures, help sessions, or anything she provides!

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2024
Would take again

I attended lectures of all the 206 Don't Panic profs, so I can compare. Most popular for good reason: OUTSTANDING ENTHUSIASM, you won't sleep in class! Decent handwriting and zoom recordings. Heavy accent ("work" sounds like "wuhYERK") LOTS of great sample problems, Dry/surprisingly funny sense of humor. Great Exam zoom reviews. MANY DEMOS :)

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHYS207
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2024
Would take again

The GOAT. She will do everything in her power to help you understand something, whether in or out of the classroom. I would highly recommend taking her if she has seats open. She would also do several exam reviews on zoom and would post the recordings on Canvas.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHYS207
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

This is the BEST physics professor you can learn from at tamu. I didn't even have her as a prof but I'd still highly recommend attending her lectures to just witness the way she teaches. Her lectures and online recitation videos are some of the best physics resources you have. Just have her teach you something; In person or online. It'll carry you.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Hands down the best professor I've ever had. I can't explain how she teaches, but it is priceless experience. She makes herself available to students regardless of her own schedule. I wish there was a professor like her for every class I have to take.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

There isn't much I can say that hasn't been said before, but Tatiana is the best professor you will ever take. Engaging lectures with cool experiments taught by the most charismatic and caring prof at A&M. The course is, difficult but an A is certainly attainable if you go to class. Definitely attend her zooms and do practice exams.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Probably the best professor I have ever had or ever will have. She was willing to get on zoom with me a couple of days before the final and just have a one on one where I could ask questions and get clarity on topics I was struggling with and truly that is what led me to getting an A in this class. SO caring and loves her students. Hard class.

Participation matters
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PHYS207
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

She is the most famous and busy professor in the US but will still make time to meet with you for your questions. I found it hard to learn from her lectures, but they were still entertaining and worthwhile to go to. I learned the most during recitation because my TA was awesome (James Hirons the GOAT!). Plenty of resources to succeed in this class.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Graded by few things
5.0
5.0
PHYS207
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

If you have any doubts as to whether Dr. Tatiana is the real deal, she is. When it comes to lectures, reviews, homeworks, quizzes, she is absolutely amazing is every aspect and she truly does want her students to succeed. If you do what is EXPECTED from you in this course, you will be absolutely fine and she will be there to help you along the way

Caring
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHYS207
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2024
Would take again

This was my second semester with Dr. Tatiana, and it once again was great. She is an amazing lecturer, is funny, and genuinely cares about her students. She is by far the best Don't Panic instructor and her class often rivaled or did better than the honors sections. Highly recommend her. Also, I personally thought that 207 was easier than 206.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: A-
Feb 9, 2025
Would take again

Engaging lectures, caring professor, and helpful study tools like unstuck AI make this class manageable despite the difficulty. Attend all classes, use the provided resources, and you'll do well.

5.0
2.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2025
Would take again

Shes the goat for a reason; she learns everyone's name in the first week and if you get lower than a 70 on an exam she sets up one on one time with you to make sure you're keeping up. She also assigns so little homework its great,

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
PHYS207
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2025
Would take again

Tatiana is one of the best lecturers I have seen, and made class very engaging and fun to be at. You can tell she cares about students and she is very enthusiastic about teaching. Offers partial credit on exams as well.

Respected
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Tatiana is the best! Physics is hard, but she explains it well and is passionate. I usually hate asking teachers questions, but she is fair and understanding. She has interactive demos during almost each class. She stayed up all night grading our tests so that she could hand them back the next class with chocolate! She has many help sessions.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2025
Would take again

Take her class. Literally build your schedule around taking her class. She goes beyond simply teaching the textbook and does everything she can to reinforce critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You would be hard-pressed to find a more enthusiastic and driven lecturer here.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 7, 2025
Would take again

As in any of the calc-based physics here, you need to actually know your shit to succeed, but she is literally a renowned professor, and out of any of the profs, you will be just fine if you take her.

Participation matters
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 9, 2025
Would take again

GOD BLESS TATIANA she is amazing! If you're willing to put in effort to keep up with the homework, lectures are easy to follow. Dr. Tatiana does so much to prepare us for common exams. Her final was tough, but easier than the midterms. You can really tell how much she cares about her students and tries to get to know them. Live laugh love Tatiana.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 13, 2025
Would take again

My favorite professor of all time. Not sure what else to say lol the class was perfect and made me look forward to waking up at 7:30.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 14, 2025
Would take again

One of a kind prof. This class was very hard, but she put in so much effort for us to succeed. She is funny, engaging & caring, she even knew everyone by name. She takes her time to do help sessions which are great for exam review. Her averages after tests were always incredibly high. This class is tough though and VERY exam heavy, so study hard.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS206
Grade: B
May 15, 2025
Would take again

Amazing, smart, and funny prof. The Honors DP class was very fast-paced and challenging coming from someone with little physics experience, but Tatiana made it engaging and encouraged us to learn. She hosted weekly reviews that were helpful and slower-paced. She has regular office hours despite being very busy. Overall hard class but great prof!

Respected
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHYS206
Grade: A
May 30, 2025
Would take again

No one comes close to her enthusiasm. It's straight up impossible to sleep in class and I mean that in a good way.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS207
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

She is the best professor you could ask for. If you do your own preparation for the exams as well as show up to lectures, you'll be fine in the class. Very helpful in her office hours and through email. Very engaging at 9 in the morning which is perfect. If you take don't panic take her, and be wary of taking Bassichis.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PHYS207
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

I was honestly terrified of this class due to its reputation, but Dr. Tatiana made it very enjoyable and even easy. The midterms are common, but she prepares us well and emphasizes certain topics. Her honors final was difficult as it really tested understanding, but it was manageable. She is also probably the kindest and most caring prof at TAMU.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHYS207
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

She's the GOAT. Best physics prof at TAMU. I had her for 206 and 207, and she made physics so fun and easy to understand. If you actually pay attention in class, and sincerely do the homework she gives, you will definitely succeed. Also she does fun experiments in class. Take her if you have the chance!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS207
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

She's one of the best lecturers I've had. She would bring demos to make the class interesting and help visualize the topic. The class and final are overall pretty difficult, but there are plenty of resources and great TAs to help prepare for the exams. The final can also replace your lowest exam grade if you scored higher on it. 100% recommend her.

Test heavy
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