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His proofs were well-explained, and the tests were difficult but always based on the material in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTQ3NTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2023-05-17 20:46:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seeger is fairly nice about grading and gives a lot of partial credit. He also wrote the textbook for this class so it is easy to review if you miss lecture. Homework was challenging and slightly long for a week, but he helps during office hours if needed. Midterms were easy, but the final was hard; be prepared to memorize definitions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTMzODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2023-05-16 05:36:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Seeger is my favorite professor in the whole school. This class remind me why I love math again. The exam are not that hard, easier than homework, review sheet is super helpful. Professor Seeger is a really friendly professor who are willing to spend extra time to help me understand material in the lecture. Learn Analysis From Him ! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTA3NjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2022-03-05 23:23:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"He gives no partial points on tests.\nHis tests are very heavy and can't be finished within 50 minutes. He puts an extra question for extra credit. Simply, he does not want you to be successful and he makes you feel dumb when asking questions in class. He has a very defensive attitude so it's hard to communicate with him. \n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODUxMDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2022-02-13 19:43:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Andreas Seeger is very good at explaining things, he does not assume any background and clears even silliest of doubts. Professor wants you to learn, in the very first class, he told students not to worry about grades, he will take care of them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzQwMzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2022-01-12 03:53:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Beware of this exam! If you do not review enough, it is impossible to do well on exam. Exam is TOUGH and LONG (given that he gave only 50 minutes for 3 questions). However, exam is similar to exam review sheet, so do your review and go to office hour. You will do fine if you work hard enough, but this won't be no where as easy as 521.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjA1Mzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2021-12-20 10:14:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams are so difficult and his practice sheets have nothing to do with exam.... don't take his word when he says do the practice problems.... 50 minutes with 3 questions.... each question takes 30 minutes to figure out and solve.... the average was 15% .... tough grader with no partial points... stay away","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjY0MDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2021-11-18 05:42:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the professor who never gives any partial credit even if you made some good progress in proving the problems. I took 521 and loved analysis but his way of lecturing the course is not only confusing for a lot of students but boring. It seems that he talks to himself when writing on the board. Never take him - find someone else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjY0MDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2021-11-18 05:36:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"His exams are the toughest. The class average was below 20% and he mentioned he barely curves. A lot of students dropped the class. The problem set is okay but it doesn't prepare you for the exam. Plus, his lectures are quite confusing when explaining. Never uses pictures to explain... just writing on the board. I wish I knew before taking him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjAxOTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2021-11-07 18:02:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"After spending many hours studying for analysis, I ended up dropping this course since I failed the exam. The exam questions have nothing to do with what he is doing in class. He expects you to solve them within 50 minutes by giving you 3 questions that are very hard and too long to solve. He gives no partial points at all. The exam average was 10%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTUyNDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2021-10-25 17:23:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid him at all costs. Very boring and unlikeable person. His tests are extremely hard and complicated. I guess his goal is to fail every student... probably it's something German.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTUyNDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2021-10-25 17:20:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a good researcher but not a teacher. Don't expect to learn anything he writes on the board. Lots of homework that do not prepare you for the midterms. His explanation is quite messy and confusing. He gives NO partial credits to students. Think about the money that you pay for school and do not waste your time with him. Find someone else","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTM3NzE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2021-10-19 22:31:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a good person but his tests are very hard and complicated. The class average was below 30%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjk3MzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2014-01-04 23:46:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams are exactly like his review sheets. Really helpful during office hours and would highly recommend for any upper level math class but I can see why calculus students might not like him (he goes fast and likes to skip steps.)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDY2Njkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2013-12-08 03:09:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seeger is very nice to all his students and tries his best to help everyone who asks. Hmwk was a mix of Rudin problems and his own problems, which were harder.  No matter who you take this course with the material is tough - but Seeger does a great job giving insight. One of the best people to take this course from - if you want to major in math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.625896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDAzMzAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:537392","instructor_name":"Andrej Zlatos","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2016-01-28 03:18:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He explains idea clearly. However, this does not mean that his class is easy. In fact, his math522 relies heavily on algebra tricks and skills, and you also need high maturity in coming up with various ways( or even tricks) to prove some very abstract theorem in homework. What is even worse is that he is not willing to help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/537392","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.625896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTk4MDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:537392","instructor_name":"Andrej Zlatos","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2015-09-19 11:36:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only 3 weeks into it and probably the best math class I've had. Andrej explains stuff extremely well. Made me realize how much more I need to learn when he tells us to get our hands dirty and prove something simple looking. I hear his exams are hard too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/537392","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzM2Njk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2016-12-05 15:05:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Stovall does a great job explaining abstract concepts conceptually, as long as you ask her if you are confused.  Sometimes it might be easy to just write things down and read later, but ask while you can so that you aren't struggling later.  Tests are extremely tough, but fair, and HW the same.  Study the proofs and HW and you'll do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:15.943133+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNDQ0MDY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:593639","instructor_name":"Gloria Mari-Beffa","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2012-06-26 05:06:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Course was easy, but tests were only concerned with having the theorems memorized, not with solving problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/593639","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:15.943133+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1OTA4MTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:593639","instructor_name":"Gloria Mari-Beffa","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2009-05-28 16:41:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a very good professor.  The material is hard.  Office hours are recommended.  Tests are tricky sometimes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/593639","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:15.943133+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODI3NTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:593639","instructor_name":"Gloria Mari-Beffa","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2009-05-13 11:56:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"A wonderful professor!  She kept the class engaged and made it challenging, without overwhelming us.  She was very helpful, inside and outside of class, and also was quite funny and entertaining.  She is great!  Take her if you can!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/593639","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:15.943133+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjYwMDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:593639","instructor_name":"Gloria Mari-Beffa","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2009-04-16 10:29:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor! She is smart, funny and knows how to teach. Realistic student expectations. Take her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/593639","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:22.397160+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjYwOTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2230918","instructor_name":"Hung Tran","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2017-05-09 15:01:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Analysis II is a tough subject, but Tran does a good job of presenting his topics in a clear manner. He sticks to the textbook, but he proves theorems in a slightly different way from Rudin, which is interesting and helpful. His exams are fair and he can be funny (don't expect many hints in office hours though). Overall would recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2230918","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:22.397160+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODU2NTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2230918","instructor_name":"Hung Tran","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2017-02-25 13:49:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Obviously this isn't an easy class but Hung Tran does a good job of making the most theoretical subject tangible. The lectures can get dense and almost impossible to understand but he really drives home the points that end up being tested.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2230918","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:30.126526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTU1NTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1867235","instructor_name":"Jennifer Beichman","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2014-12-20 14:57:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very clear lecture, and challenging homework sets, the exams are fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1867235","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:28.756583+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjEyODI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2281992","instructor_name":"Joris Roos","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2019-01-07 05:00:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math 522 was one of the hardest courses I've ever taken period but I learned sooo much and found it super worth it. We used mostly notes that he provided that I found extremely clear. Tests were straight-forward applications of the most important theorems. Lectures went directly through the notes and I always regretted missing lecture. Hws tough","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2281992","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:28.756583+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTU4ODU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2281992","instructor_name":"Joris Roos","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2018-12-26 22:23:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Indeed Roos provided the most detailed lecture materials among all the courses I took this semester though he is a tough grader. He prepared for the class very well and kept updating the notes on his webpage, it was quite convenient and clear. Midterm is toughly graded but if you read the theorm carefully you will be ok on the final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2281992","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:28.756583+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDYyMTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2281992","instructor_name":"Joris Roos","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2018-12-17 09:21:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Indeed, he is a tough grader and homework is really hard, but hey, this ain't a top 20 program for no reason. Read the lecture notes and understand them well, and you should be fine. He will grade even tougher if you use notation he didn't define, so don't do it, be precise. If you like Analysis, this is your guy, if you don't, then he's not.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2281992","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:28.756583+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDE1NTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2281992","instructor_name":"Joris Roos","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2018-12-13 23:49:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible, terrible professor. Lectures are very dense and he goes really fast with the material. Homework is 5 problems every week, and only two of the problems are graded, so good luck! Only gives out homework sketches, so you never really get a full answer. Doesn't use the book at all, he has his own lecture notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2281992","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:28.756583+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTU5MTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2281992","instructor_name":"Joris Roos","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2018-10-10 20:02:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst Professor ever. He assumes that everyone in the class already knows the content, and lecture is very boring. So if you know everything about analysis2, then you're good to take his lecture, but if you want to learn something from him, it is not a good choice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2281992","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:28.756583+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzMzNDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2281992","instructor_name":"Joris Roos","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2017-12-25 14:15:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"For a first semester teacher he did just fine. No better or worse than your average professor in the math department. Doesn't' make the class too difficult, but at the end of the day its analysis 2 and no professor will make it easy. Go to lecture and review your notes and you'll be just fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2281992","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:28.756583+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjM4NDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2281992","instructor_name":"Joris Roos","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2017-12-16 19:41:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's not very good at this whole teaching thing. Tries to cram way too much into lectures in a very disorganized way. If you like watching someone frantically writing proofs on a barely visible chalkboard with no explanation of where things are headed, only to realize halfway through he made a mistake, here's your guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2281992","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:18.343335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTQ1NzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2026-01-24 23:59:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"New professor. Very lenient? You can get 107.5 final grade. Lots of discussion during lectures; helpful for understanding but didn't finish the content. Uploads notes. Assignment is 2-3 very hard problems (1-3hrs), the 3rd is is extra credit. Downsides: no Piazza. No practice exams. Textbook is very hard to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063233","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:18.343335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzk2NjAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2025-12-25 12:10:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Even though he is relatively new to teaching and being a professor, he was amazing at explaining theorems using diagrams to explain them. I can't state how important his drawings were when it came to learning the content. If you are a visual learner, you should certainly take him. HW's were 2 questions a week with extra credit HW every other week","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063233","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:18.343335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzI1NzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2025-12-18 05:59:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lars is an AMAZING guy.\n(1) Only two mandatory hwk problems week. \n(2) Hwks can be REALLY hard or really easy\n(3) Extra credit on hwk and tests (easy A)\n(4) He is very passionate\n(5) He takes his time on proofs and explains all of the steps. It can make lectures boring. \nHe is a good professor now. In few years, he will be an amazing professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063233","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjE1ODc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2023-04-12 13:17:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Feldman is definitely one of my favorite professors. He is so professional and most importantly a incredibly patient and nice instructor. He gave all the materials we need for exams. From lectures to homework to exams, everything so well organized. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDg3OTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2023-03-08 10:54:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I have had so far. Very patient in office hours. Explain everything you want over and over again. If you can take any analysis class (or calculus, differential equations) with Feldman, go for it. That's an excellent opportunity. However, 522 is a difficult class no matter who teach it based on my friends' opinions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjU5OTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2009-04-16 10:25:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Preferable to find someone else. Lectures were okay, but he would make tons of mistakes. Often he doesn't understand questions, sometimes doesn't let you finish asking before he answers (not even addressing your question). Material is quite difficult, his teaching isn't good. Funny accent though, kept me amused (he randomly says words high pitched)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNDU2MTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2007-09-04 15:07:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Feldman can't teach. People who do well in his class learned the material from the textbook or other sources, but NOT from him! He can't answer your questions or explain things simply. His grading is unfair. His lectures are copying the textbook onto the chalkboard line by line... while making mistakes! I wish I hadn't taken math with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNDUzODUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2007-09-03 01:29:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is unclear and cannot understand questions (although that doesn't prevent him from pretending to answer). His lecture notes are literally photocopies of the book, and still he sometimes makes mistakes. Unhelpful in office hours. Rudin (the text) is fine but he doesn't TEACH it at all. Stay away.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.092030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDM5MTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2953115","instructor_name":"Sarah Tammen","course_label":"math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-12-26 08:38:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lecture maybe is not the best, but obviously she prepares a lot before lecturing, very caring and helpful during office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2953115","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.092030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTY0MTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2953115","instructor_name":"Sarah Tammen","course_label":"math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-06-11 15:02:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Failed to reproduce the proof during lectures. But she is kind of nice (Maybe?).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2953115","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.092030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTM1MTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2953115","instructor_name":"Sarah Tammen","course_label":"math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-05-30 03:42:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clearly cares about the students and is a nice teacher, but also very inexperienced and isn't that great at explaining difficult concepts. There were some topics in the course description that wasn't covered due to time issues (no Fourier series, approximation, differential equations) so if you're interested on those, it might be disappointing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2953115","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.092030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDkzMjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2953115","instructor_name":"Sarah Tammen","course_label":"math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-05-19 20:18:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Real Analysis is a tough course to teach, particularly if it's your first time teaching it. The reviews below don't consider this. Y'all be thinking this is calculus when it's higher mathematics.\n\nBe prepared to study a lot and know how to solve all the hw and study guide problems, among others. Then, you may just about be able to manage... or not.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2953115","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.092030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDkyNzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2953115","instructor_name":"Sarah Tammen","course_label":"math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-05-19 17:57:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think Sarah is a really nice person. She knows people by name which is amazing imo. However, this is a tough class so she might not teach really well or super prepared. I am sure it will get better. Other reviews are a bit harsh.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2953115","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.092030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDg3NDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2953115","instructor_name":"Sarah Tammen","course_label":"math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-05-18 01:43:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"poor teaching\nlack preparation before class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2953115","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.092030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDgzMTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2953115","instructor_name":"Sarah Tammen","course_label":"math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-05-17 06:52:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"worst math teacher in UWMadison","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2953115","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.092030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDMxNDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2953115","instructor_name":"Sarah Tammen","course_label":"math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-05-10 17:21:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"just so so","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2953115","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.092030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDMwNzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2953115","instructor_name":"Sarah Tammen","course_label":"math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-05-10 16:08:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't know how to teach, don't know how to deliver a lecture. Little relation between exams and lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2953115","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:53.065256+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjkyNzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2025-10-07 00:49:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrendous lecturer.  Would not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2933442","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:53.065256+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTM0Mjg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2025-01-13 01:30:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures closely followed the textbook. Wasn't great at responding to questions; they often didn't look up from writing on the board and would cite previous results without much explanation. Grading was fair.  They basically told us what material was on exams. Attendance not required, but many examples from lecture showed up verbatim on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2933442","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:53.065256+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDU0Nzk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-12-29 06:09:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"It felt like he didn't prepare for class, he just flipped through the handouts before class and then did some puzzling proofs on the board himself during class, and not many people understood what he was doing. His syllabus was originally set at 90A 85AB and eventually curved down to 92A 89AB, which was ridiculous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2933442","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:53.065256+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzc0MTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2024-12-19 02:00:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"It will be fine if you choose his section, and you are a PhD candidate on analysis.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2933442","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTkwNzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2020-05-03 21:24:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is really nice! His lectures are clear enough to understand hard concepts. HW really helps to review and understand more out of class(a little tough). He gives study guide before every exam and tells you specific topics that will appear in the exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjE0NjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH522","course_id":"MATH 522","course_uid":"course_0dd25611eebe714d971b7bfb","review_date":"2019-09-05 17:06:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"He had a disorganized class lecture that was difficult to follow. Definitions were not clearly given, and it was unclear if something was a proof of a theorem or a counter-example until he finished writing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]