MSE 2010

Very Easy Class! Professor Shiflet is very knowledgeable and it shows. Did I mention that this class was easy? You Great extra credit for coming to class

3 test, all multiple choice, great way to get rid of a science requirement- shifflet is funny and tries to keep a boring subject interesting- great teacher!

Not the most fun class, but you still learn very interesting topics! Also, you get up to 30points for just being in class.

NOT as easy as everyone says it is. GO TO CLASS. Don't be stupid and lose the points. Lectures can be boring. He is so accessible though! Talk to him during OH's--he really wants to get to know you!

Excellent class, tests aren't quite as easy as some reviewers make it out to be and he is dead serious about the no-cell phone policy.

Not as easy as you think. Three exams, meaning each exam is a huge portion of your grade. Some of his questions are retarded. Very cool guy, not bad for a materials science course.

I personally didn't find the subject matter to be very enthralling but this is a good class for general requirements as you will get an A if you just do the readings and ask Shiflet to explain anything you're not grasping. He loves what he does, is very knowledgable, and is a generally cool guy (unless you come to his lecture and goof off, then he'll flip out). He takes attendance and gives you a TON of extra credit just for showing up.

Easiest class at UVA. Definitely take if you have the chance. Friday attendance is mandatory.

Attendance is taken; if you miss less than a certain amount of classes, you get free bonus points attached to your final course grade, which is composed of 3 midterm exams. Some of the material can be quite boring depending on your preferences, but I think this class is one of the few classes at UVA that would interest all types of students due to the course's diverse coverage of materials

Shiflet is easily one of the greatest professors at this university. He knows so much about scientific processes that he knows what to leave out and what to include. In his syllabus, he claims that this class is harder than any other science class in that you have to understand concepts rather than do math, like in intro chemistry. However, it's extremely easy. He's right about the conceptual part--some things are intriguing, while others are common sense. There is zero homework, three exams at 100 points each, and up to 30 extra credit points for missing 4 classes or less. So, as long as you average an 80 on your tests and miss no more than 4 classes, you'll end up with a 90. The exams are ridiculously easy and are largely based on the practice exams he posts on Collab. I do suggest you take notes and pay attention, because then you won't have to look over his lengthy slideshows when studying for exams. In fact, I took notes and paid attention and only needed about 4 hours to study for each exam (just looked at my notes from class, the online readings, and the study guides he posted). There's honestly no reason you should get below an A, unless you half-ass your way through the class. Don't disrupt class, use your phone, or fall asleep, because he will either kick you out, call you out in class, or make you talk to him at the end. He does some interesting experiments/lessons in class, so it becomes fairly enjoyable. Also, he makes some of the funniest jokes ever and throws out a lot of good one-liners under his breath. This class is a must-take, and I guarantee you will learn a lot about things you never even think about. Plus, he'll have you laughing and shaking your head at his witty remarks. Great class, great guy, easy A.