Introduces linear algebra and differential equations, emphasizing the relationship between theory and numerical solution techniques.
The course features a sharp difficulty curve and strict grading with no rounding. Workload consists of minimal homework, with three exams comprising almost the entire grade.
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MATH 222 or graduate/professional standing. Not open to students with credit forMATH 319, 340, 341, 345, or 375.
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Scott Hiatt receives criticism for mediocre lectures using fill-in-the-blank worksheets. Reviewers describe him as a tough grader with strict cutoffs and minimal exam help, noting practice exams often differ from actual tests.
Conversely, other students praise Hiatt for being helpful and explaining concepts clearly. These reviewers appreciate his care for student understanding and the availability of previous exams that closely mirror actual tests.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.09 GPA, 44.9% A/AB (n=118 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.11 GPA, 45.8% A/AB (n=240 letter grades).
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Historical reviews of Leslie Smith, Yang Yang: Leslie Smith is a knowledgeable lecturer who answers questions well, though her conceptual and theoretical approach may not suit all students. Yang Yang explains concepts clearly through examples, making the course manageable with attention and homework, despite lacking posted notes.
ADRIANA NENCIU is recorded teaching in Fall 2006. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
BING WANG is recorded teaching in Fall 2012, Spring 2013. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JOSEPH MILLER is recorded teaching in Spring 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
LAURENTIU MAXIM is recorded teaching in Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
LESLIE SMITH is recorded teaching in Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MIKHAIL FELDMAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2008. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SAVERIO SPAGNOLIE is recorded teaching in Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SCOTT HIATT is recorded teaching in Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SEAN ROSTAMI is recorded teaching in Spring 2014. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SIGURD ANGENENT is recorded teaching in Spring 2010, Spring 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
YANG YANG is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
YUCHEN LIAO is recorded teaching in Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 92 / 96 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 120 / 120 | 1 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 30 | 0 |
| DIS 361 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 32 | 1 |
| DIS 362 | Classroom Instruction | 32 / 32 | 0 |
| LEC 004 | Classroom Instruction | 121 / 128 | 1 |
| LEC 003 | Classroom Instruction | 117 / 120 | 0 |
| DIS 342 | Classroom Instruction | 31 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 343 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 30 | 0 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 27 / 30 | 0 |
| DIS 363 | Classroom Instruction | 32 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 371 | Classroom Instruction | 29 / 30 | 0 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 30 | 0 |
| DIS 344 | Classroom Instruction | 31 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 364 | Classroom Instruction | 27 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 372 | Classroom Instruction | 31 / 30 | 1 |
| DIS 373 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 30 | 0 |
| DIS 374 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 30 | 0 |
| LEC 005 | Classroom Instruction | 236 / 256 | 0 |
| DIS 381 | Classroom Instruction | 31 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 382 | Classroom Instruction | 31 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 383 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 384 | Classroom Instruction | 29 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 385 | Classroom Instruction | 29 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 386 | Classroom Instruction | 29 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 387 | Classroom Instruction | 29 / 32 | 0 |
| DIS 388 | Classroom Instruction | 28 / 32 | 0 |
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Scott Hiatt’s MATH 320 reviews are polarized, with students describing him as either helpful and clear or boring and ineffective. Exams are the primary grade component, and preparation strategies vary significantly among reviewers.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.14 GPA, 46.6% A/AB (n=746 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.07 GPA, 45.9% A/AB (n=610 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.16 GPA, 50.3% A/AB (n=787 letter grades).
The course features a sharp difficulty curve and strict grading with no rounding. Workload consists of minimal homework, with three exams comprising almost the entire grade.
Students disagree on lecture value; some find them helpful for exam prep while others call them a waste of time. Reviewers note that practice exams may not match actual test content, and some suggest self-study via homework is more effective.
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The range uses the finite-sample 80th-percentile rank of absolute errors from earlier same-season forecasts. Each forecast uses only records from earlier terms. At least four forecasts are required; bounds are rounded outward and limited to 0–4. This is an empirical estimate: changing instructors or grading policies can reduce its coverage.
8 earlier forecasts · 0.11 GPA average error.
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Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
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