[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:21.743361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzg1MDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:319743","instructor_name":"Akbar Sayeed","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2022-01-22 18:57:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"he is a best professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/319743","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.871027+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDQxMzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1649338","instructor_name":"Bernard Lesieutre","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2013-03-24 00:19:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very fun, his personality alone makes class worth it. He explains the tricky 330 content relatively well. Tests are reasonably difficult, but his curve at the end is generous. Take classes with him, he's very smart and very easy to talk to if you have questions!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1649338","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.871027+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzY2MjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1649338","instructor_name":"Bernard Lesieutre","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2012-01-24 16:01:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really funny and very enthusiastic. I was dreading taking this class but he really made the material interesting and simple. Still a lot of work but if you go to lecture (which he makes enjoyable) you'll catch on quick.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1649338","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.871027+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjIwNzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1649338","instructor_name":"Bernard Lesieutre","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2011-12-25 21:48:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"The coursework is fairly rigorous, but he presents it very well and has a seemingly limitless knowledge of the material.  He regularly engages the class in discussion and encourages us to question what we're told (in a good way!). He is very charismatic, approachable, lighthearted, and passionate. He also has great jokes. Take a class with him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1649338","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.871027+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MjgxOTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1649338","instructor_name":"Bernard Lesieutre","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2011-11-19 18:34:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class starts off really hard but starts making sense a couple weeks before the first midterm. Bernie is very clear and interesting in lecture. Exams are very similar to practice exams (though he doesn't just change numbers around). Overall great prof!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1649338","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:31.962227+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDY4Njk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2394307","instructor_name":"Dimitris Papailiopoulos","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2023-11-30 01:08:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"(ECE 204) Dimitris was an alright lecturer, but this class is designed for people who've coded before even though the syllabus says it isn't a prerequisite. Lectures go pretty fast if you haven't ever coded before, but that seems common for comp sci classes here. He has a bit of an accent too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2394307","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:31.962227+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzQ3OTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2394307","instructor_name":"Dimitris Papailiopoulos","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2019-11-02 06:06:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"My personal opinion: Prof. Dimitris Papailiopoulos brings some of the best flipped classroom courses at UW Madison. He makes concise (usually 5-15min for each period) videos with clear presentation slides. Activity problems are very reasonable and guide you learning. Review sessions are given before exams and unexpected problems rarely occur.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2394307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:31.962227+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTQ0MzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2394307","instructor_name":"Dimitris Papailiopoulos","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2019-04-07 05:21:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great course, very friendly prof. Helpful, and leads you to the correct answers, without just telling you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2394307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:31.962227+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODc0NDk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2394307","instructor_name":"Dimitris Papailiopoulos","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2018-12-05 12:33:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great guy. Explains complicated problems during the WisCEL exercises. Barry Van Veen does the lecture videos and they are done very well. Prof Papailiopoulos is very easy to talk to and a very nice person.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2394307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:42:02.224226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTY0OTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2610349","instructor_name":"Eduardo Arvelo","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2026-01-29 20:50:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Eduardo is a wonderful professor and lecturer. ECE 330 had a semi-flipped learning style when I took it, and his video lectures and in-person lectures always left me prepared to work through the in-class activity and learn the concepts required for exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2610349","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:04.684520+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTc2ODU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783633","instructor_name":"Stark Draper","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2012-12-27 22:28:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Well, I didn't like this guy. But he's no longer at Madison.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783633","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:38.810813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzQ1Nzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2143189","instructor_name":"Steven Fredette","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2024-12-17 17:23:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"This prof is not friendly. He does not care your grade or have 3 midterm in one day. I had some physical issues but refused to request makeup exam. What a incredible masterpiece","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2143189","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDE2ODA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2010-07-13 22:13:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Poor Prof.  Disorganized and plays favorites.  Had students in my class who were Profs collegues kids.  Lots of favoritism.  Don"t take a ckass from Hitchon if you need to use the info he teaches - you will have trouble using the info he is paid to teach you. The poorest Prof I had all through my BS, MS and PhD studies!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjE2NzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2010-05-17 09:35:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"You cant beat that guy, amazingly brilliant and I havent seen any better prof. when it comes to grading, so enjoy his class :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjg0NDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2007-11-20 16:05:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hitch is featured in a documentary called 49up! If you've ever had him check it out, its a pretty call film.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjYyOTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2006-04-05 17:03:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you see a course taught by this prof, take it.  Even if you are not in ECE.  BME's will love him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:33.104217+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjczNzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1202050","instructor_name":"Yu Hen Hu","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2014-10-20 17:55:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Students watch at least one hour-long video lecture per week outside of class. To force attendance and watching of the video(s), there's a weekly quiz and in-class exercises. The professor is very smart, but is utterly incapable of communicating even basic course concepts to students. Also, the entire course is intense math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1202050","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:33.104217+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjUzODU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1202050","instructor_name":"Yu Hen Hu","course_label":"ECE330","course_id":"ECE 330","course_uid":"course_1d414842d040e66d0ee9e2ac","review_date":"2014-10-14 12:40:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you like foreign language classes, and are ready to watch long video lectures from the 80's to understand what you are suppose to be learning I highly recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1202050","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0}]