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PHYS 1110 Energy, Science and Society
Last taught: Fall 2026 Add to Schedule
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Review Summary Updated April 05, 2026

This class is a straightforward, low-math elective that keeps you engaged with lively lectures, wild demonstrations, and practical energy topics. The workload stays light with just a few collaborative problem sets per semester, so as long as you actually show up for attendance points and lean on the plentiful office hours, the exams are completely manageable. A strong curve makes a top grade highly achievable if you put in consistent effort, but do not expect timely feedback since grades take notoriously long to post.

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Fall 2009
4.3
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Good class it is very enlightening. Don't let your guard down too much though cause it's easy but you gotta do the work.

Instructor 4.0
Enjoyability 5.0
Recommend 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Hours/Week 3.0
Fall 2009
5.0
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Professor Cates is a very goofy but fun teacher to have. Also, he presents the class materials in both a fun and easy to learn way

Instructor 5.0
Enjoyability 5.0
Recommend 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
Hours/Week 0.0
Fall 2009
5.0
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Professor Cates is handes down my favorite professor at the University of Virginia for several reasons:
A) He loves what he does
B) He is very reasonable, he wants you to learn
C) Everyday in class he had a demonstration, some where insane
D) He is extremely intelligent, pick his brian if you get the chance
E) He is down to earth, despite his many significant contributions to both Physics and Medicine
Long story short, take this class

Instructor 5.0
Enjoyability 5.0
Recommend 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Hours/Week 2.0
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