Professor Vassiliev is clearly dedicated to ensuring his students grasp the material, demonstrating a genuine interest in our learning. However, there are significant challenges in understanding his lectures that need to be addressed to improve the overall learning experience.

Firstly, Professor Vassiliev’s strong accent, combined with frequent mumbling, makes it difficult to follow his explanations during class. This issue is further compounded by the poor quality of the microphone, which often results in muffled audio. As a result, many students struggle to pay attention and fully comprehend the content being presented.

One potential solution to these challenges is for Professor Vassiliev to record his lectures. Recorded lectures would allow students to replay sections they find difficult to understand, providing the opportunity to better grasp the material at their own pace. Additionally, these recordings could include clearer audio, which would significantly enhance comprehension.

The good thing was that the final is not cumulative but instead there are 4 midterms/exams which are well paced in my opinion. The only reason I didnt struggle was becasue I had a background in Physics. If you did not, this is going to be insanely hard.

Professor Vassiliev has a way of frustrating you and intriguing you at the same time. In 8 AM lectures, he is almost impossible to understand, but it is clear that he is passionate about his subject and wants you to love it as much as him. I learned almost the whole subject through the textbook, but I gained a newfound appreciation for Physics by visiting office hours, where we could spend close to an hour talking about a single problem. One-on-one, he is a far better teacher than during lecture, so if you sign up for this class, take advantage of office hours more than lecture time. His exams are quite difficult. There are 4 across the quarter, and no final exam in Week 11. Each exam and homework assignment has a lot of extra credit opportunities, so it's good idea to at least attempt the homework ones. If you're a Physics god, try the exam ones too.