Dr. Jency is a breath of fresh air to the physics department at UVA. Compared to the professors of past semesters, she is very accommodating her class is frankly very doable for an A if you study. As long as you re-do and practice her Worksheets, Chapter Reviews, and Practice Exams, you are nearly guaranteed an A in this class. Be sure to go to Office Hours for any help regarding concepts or assigned Homework. Don't bother reading the textbook, you can pretty much understand everything you need to from her lectures. She also records all lectures on Zoom, so you don't need to be physically in-person, but she does have quick, easy 1-2 question quizzes you have to follow along live during lecture to be a part of (they are a component of your total grade). TLDR: this class is an easy A if you study the materials she explicitly says to look at.
PHYS 2010
Principles of Physics 1 for Pre-Health Students
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You will struggle to find a more supportive or enthusiastic instructor who consistently makes complex concepts approachable through clear explanations, engaging demonstrations, and heavily attended office hours. The workload is heavy with weekly quizzes, summary reports, and problem sets, but it remains completely manageable if you stay on top of it and focus on practicing her provided worksheets and recorded lectures rather than reading the textbook. Midterms are fair, directly mirror the assigned practice materials without trick questions, and make this class an incredibly doable path to a high grade as long as you put in consistent weekly effort.
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