[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzc0NzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2025-03-15 19:05:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amos Ron is an intriguing guy, but possibly the worst professor I've ever had. He rambles on about material unrelated to class about half the time. He has given almost zero examples for Theorems and Lemmas, and his phrasing for Quiz questions are incomprehensible even for native English speakers. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDQ5ODUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"MATH513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2024-05-13 16:01:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amos Ron is a very intriguing guy. It is obvious that he is quite knowledgeable in many areas beyond the topics in this course. One of the most complex grading schemas i've ever had, but it's in favor of the students. He is really funny and nice to talk to. Lectures get quite difficult at a point, and the exams are hard but overall I learned a ton.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODYzMzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2023-05-08 22:53:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amos is definitely one of the most interesting professors I have met. He tells joke from time to time, most of them are really funny. The homework and quizzes are well designed so that they give you a comprehensive understanding of the materials lectured in class. Do make good use of them. He has heavy accent but bearable. Exams are hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzA2ODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2022-05-11 04:53:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved this class.  I took it only to learn Matlab for later use in image processing, but I ended up learning so much, particularly about eigenvalue methods.\n\nMy only criticism is that the grading of HWs by the TA was rather arbitrary and not timely.  He started off well, but I believe he got overwhelmed.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTgyNTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2022-04-28 17:35:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amos is fun and eccentric, but has a heavy accent so prepare for that. You will learn a lot, but only if you really put in the time and effort. The homework is pretty difficult, and the class avg on the midterm was 50%. Definitely make friends in this class to study with. Lots of quizzes (1 during and 1 after every lecture). Hard class overall. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDEzNjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2022-04-03 21:31:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Attendance is mandatory, there will be a dumb quiz everyday in class for it. What he teaches in class are too hard to follow with little to no examples to explain the algorithms. Slides he uploads for references were helpful. If you have other options to learn linear algebra, just go for it instead of taking a class with this professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzUwNDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"MATH513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2021-05-10 04:44:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Funny, caring( willing to arrange individual OH from 7 pm to 2 am which accommodated students from different time zone). It is not an easy class, you will need to put in the work. But it is not a difficult class either, there are many rooms for improvements.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTUyMzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2020-12-20 00:07:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amos is great, but you need to be committed to get good grades. Hard homeworks and take a lot of time. Exams are not too bad. If you do the work, you will be fine. Believe me, you will learn a lot in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzE4Njc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2020-10-20 23:03:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice, funny, and also eccentric professor. IMO his lectures are hard to follow and require more time after class to review as compared to other professor's lectures. But if you actually put in the time to study after class, you'll do great. This class makes you a better mathematician.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjcwNTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2020-05-12 03:16:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amos Ron is amazing. Great dry humor, knows material, sends hilarious emails frequently. I did find it easier to email TAs outside of class though. Also, do not miss class! And take decent notes. If you go, spend time reviewing, and try to be as perfect as possible on the homework, it's an easy A. Strong grasp of linear algebra basics recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTkwNjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2020-05-03 21:08:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take any of his course! Homeworks are really tough and always cost a lot of time but no help to exams. He likes to give nonsense in the class and delay when class should be end.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODIwODg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2019-05-09 04:01:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amos Ron is an enigma. Sometimes his teaching is brilliant and creative, and sometimes its just hard to follow. He is eccentric, rude, charismatic, and stubborn at the same time. Lectures are 75 minutes 3 days/wk. Attending class is helpful. Exams are difficult. HW is assigned biweekly and takes many hours. Hard, but will make you smarter.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjIwNDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2019-04-18 06:06:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing lectures! If you pay attention in class, it is easy to understand materials. Also, Professor Amos is hilarious and willing to help after class. Mock exam Exams are not easy, requiring a relatively deep understanding. Don't forget to set aside at least 10 hours for the biweekly HW. Take it seriously and you are guaranteed to learn a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDk5MzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"MATH513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2018-05-14 12:33:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was difficult, the homeworks were time consuming and the textbook offered little to no help. With that being said, I loved Professor Amos! He was funny, did a good job explaining difficult algorithms . There will be times where you curse him for having such long homeworks but at the end of it all Im a much better mathematician.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDk2MDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2018-05-14 00:39:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ron rocks. He knows exactly what he is talking about, and gives very accessible introduction to new concepts with examples. The key concepts were explained in an intuitive way, and attending every lecture of his will save you at least three hours of textbook reading. He is also hilarious as a person: his emails are extremely humorous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:03.093836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzM2OTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1190420","instructor_name":"Amos Ron","course_label":"CS513","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH 513","course_uid":"course_145b404f135a123b8323fd02","review_date":"2018-04-03 20:18:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"While the only good professor for this class, Amos is far from a quality professor. He likes to ramble about nothing of importance ( 5 minutes of every class will be him rambling on how important it is he lectures to the very last minute). He explains things well, but if you don't understand, he will not explain. Homeworks are 10-15 pages biweekly","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1190420","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]