Professor
Andrea Liu
Most Helpful Review
I'm going to be honest about my experience in this course. Dr. Liu definitely knows her stuff, but as far as this course, I was on the edge of having a heart attack after every exam. The course is quite simple as far as content, but if you do not catch on quickly then your exams will show it. I did very poorly in the beginning of the class; most did. Fears of dropping, changing majors. I heard it all. In the end, you learn that Dr. Liu is extremely concerned with our learning and will work with you to improve your understanding. I haven't pushed myself as hard as I ever did at UCLA. I recommend this course over the 20B course if you have a strong grasp of kinetics and thermodynamics beforehand. Otherwise, be prepared to study hard. It's a rollercoaster as far as expecting how well you'll do. It isn't bluntly easy and enjoyable as others make it sound.
I'm going to be honest about my experience in this course. Dr. Liu definitely knows her stuff, but as far as this course, I was on the edge of having a heart attack after every exam. The course is quite simple as far as content, but if you do not catch on quickly then your exams will show it. I did very poorly in the beginning of the class; most did. Fears of dropping, changing majors. I heard it all. In the end, you learn that Dr. Liu is extremely concerned with our learning and will work with you to improve your understanding. I haven't pushed myself as hard as I ever did at UCLA. I recommend this course over the 20B course if you have a strong grasp of kinetics and thermodynamics beforehand. Otherwise, be prepared to study hard. It's a rollercoaster as far as expecting how well you'll do. It isn't bluntly easy and enjoyable as others make it sound.