Hardest courses

Historical reviews of Jessica Drewry, Troy Runge: Runge's homework requires EES software and can be challenging, though exams are often considered manageable with practice. Drewry's course was rated difficult, with students finding her lectures hard to follow.[1, 2, +2]

Students report frequent weekly quizzes, often with short time limits, and exams that do not align with lecture content, requiring significant self-study.[1, 2, 3]

Historical reviews of Anakewit Boonkasame, Fabian Waleffe, Ronald Dickey: Exams are often described as extremely difficult, long, and harder than the homework. The workload is heavy, with tight deadlines and challenging quizzes that require significant preparation.[1, 2, +2]

The course is content-heavy, requiring significant study time for exams. Reviews describe tests as difficult or confusing, with some noting that attendance is crucial for success.[1, 2, +2]

The course is difficult, requiring significant time for homework and textbook reading, with exams heavily weighted and often drawn from previous assignments.[1, 2, +2]

One historical review rated the difficulty as very low, suggesting minimal effort was required.[1]

Joseph Miller's course involves minimal homework and exams that are considered manageable, though one student noted the lack of notecards. Chanwoo Kim's course is described as difficult, with grades heavily dependent on midterms and lectures deemed unhelpful.[1, 2, 3]

Historical reviews of Sonny Nimityongskul, Wendy Crone: Workload expectations vary significantly. Some reviewers find homework challenging but worthwhile, while others report a ridiculous amount of homework that does not help with test preparation or learning.[1, 2]

Historical reviews of Kurt Amann: Exams often test specific anecdotes and spoken content rather than the assigned readings, requiring students to take thorough notes during every lecture. The workload is heavy due to the need to manually transcribe fast-paced, sometimes contradictory lectures without the benefit of digital recordings.[1, 2, +4]

Students report spending more time on this two-credit class than on heavier courses due to the need to memorize slides and perform well on three major exams.[1, 2, 3]

Students report that success requires hard work, specifically completing problem sets and utilizing the many practice exams provided by the instructor.[1, 2, 3]

Workload is described as manageable with straightforward exams, though success requires consistent effort and engagement with the material.[1, 2]

Historical reviews: Many reviewers describe the course as difficult, citing unclear exams, unfair grading, and lectures that require self-teaching. One student found the workload manageable if they had prior calculus knowledge, noting tests matched review materials.[1, 2, +8]

Lab workload assessments differ, with some finding them quick and easy while others report significant weekly assignments. Exams are consistently described as thorough and difficult, requiring careful review of lecture material.[1, 2, 3]

Historical reviews of Andrew Maza, Jennifer Schomaker: The course demands high standards for comprehension and synthesis, requiring students to stay on top of homework and reading. Learning is hindered if lectures are unclear or if instructors miss class, forcing reliance on self-study or TAs.[1, 2]

Historical reviews indicate varied workloads. John Davis reported short homework, whereas Cecile Ane assigned a heavy group project and required extra practice. Vivak Patel's course was noted as highly difficult.[1, 2, 3]

The course requires significant effort, with students advised to complete all problem sets and practice exams to succeed. Exams are described as challenging but fair, closely mirroring the provided practice materials, though some students found the workload heavy for the credit value.[1, 2, +2]

The course requires significant studying of specific facts like bones and tools, with exams that test detailed recall rather than broad understanding.[1, 2, 3]

The course is extremely homework-heavy, with assignments described as long, tedious, and sometimes taking an entire day to complete. Reviewers note that homework is harder than exams, which are described as engaging and well-written.[1, 2]

Reviewers characterize the class as inherently difficult with tough exams, though the workload is often manageable. Some note that finals combine many concepts, while others report strict grading with no curve despite low test averages.[1, 2, +2]

Exams frequently mirror homework and discussion questions, making practice essential. The material is inherently difficult, requiring substantial effort to grasp conceptual physics and problem-solving techniques.[1, 2, +7]

Workload is heavy with weekly homeworks requiring significant time, and grading can be inconsistent, with some finding tests difficult despite easy homework.[1, 2, 3]

Exams are poorly designed with high-stakes questions, and the course covers too many topics with insufficient depth, creating a stressful workload.[1]

Bertram’s exams are characterized as fair and relatively easy, whereas Trate’s tests are reported as difficult and requiring significant study. Reviewers note that Trate’s regular assignments, such as homework and discussions, can make the material easier to grasp.[1, 2, +2]

The course is consistently described as hard, requiring significant extra time outside of class. Workload includes challenging homeworks and a stressful final exam that varies in difficulty, with grading often relying on participation or bonus points.[1, 2, +2]