[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzU4MTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2021-05-10 23:47:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"An extremely easy A course. We only have homework for half of the semester, no mid-terms, only one take-home final, and a final project. Almost everybody got full points on HW and it counts toward 60%. Take-home final exam contains one easy problem and two intermediate problems. The final project is to write a reading report, takes me 10 hr.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzEwOTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2021-05-05 15:41:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tough grader and bad instructional quality.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:56.937463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDQ2NTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2321504","instructor_name":"John Wiltshire-Gordon","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2018-05-09 21:16:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor John tries his best, but it's just not good enough. Class is a mess; he goes off on incoherent tangents and is hard to follow. His exams are way tougher than the other exams for the class. I know a bunch of smart people (who got A's in other high level math courses) who got BCs in his class. I would try to avoid his class if possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2321504","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:56.937463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjM2OTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2321504","instructor_name":"John Wiltshire-Gordon","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2018-03-08 23:36:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"He tries to make the class engaging and everything. But he doesn't focus on people who really just wanna learn. He goes on a tangent and his exams are quite difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2321504","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:56.937463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjA2NDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2321504","instructor_name":"John Wiltshire-Gordon","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2017-12-14 19:04:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Can be an entertaining lecturer, he works to ensure the class is participating & adjusts course when things are not getting through. Interacting with Prof 1-on-1 is complete opposite, he is rude and dismissive. Poorly executed grading on HW and exams were consistent issues which negatively affected students (grades are feedback).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2321504","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:29.569922+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjkyNjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526934","instructor_name":"Jun Le Goh","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2022-01-03 20:26:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jun Le cares a lot about his students. Some people find Math 475 very hard, and others find it easy. He purposely doesn't go super in depth in certain things in order to not confuse most of the class. He takes feedback seriously, so speak up! If you have a problem or feel confused, say something.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526934","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:29.569922+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTU5NTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526934","instructor_name":"Jun Le Goh","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2021-12-16 18:29:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's not the smartest professor I've ever met, but he might be the nicest. Being a young guy himself you can really tell he remembers what it's like to be a student and he behaves accordingly. I have nothing bad to say about Jun Le Goh other than he tends to deflect some questions by saying "we don't have to worry about that in this course."","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526934","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyODIxNjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2007-01-26 15:43:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"A very hard class with insanely hard tests. I had him for 222 also, so I knew what I was getting into. He's a very good teacher, and knows the material extremely well. I would take more classes from him if I could, because he really challenges you and expects alot from you. Curves will help you alot. Not a good professor for lazy kids.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:27.843520+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODI2NTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2344040","instructor_name":"Lydia Ashton","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2018-04-17 20:56:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Half of her notes and exam reviews were incorrect, which makes it hard to learn. Assigns discussion posts and articles to read very last minute, if you don't check the class site frequently you can miss an assignment! Don't take unless absolutely have to!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2344040","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:24.542748+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTM4ODgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2872255","instructor_name":"Manlio Valenti","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2023-05-16 21:10:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great lecturer if you make the effort to pay attention. He tries to explain concepts clearly so everybody can understand. Combinatorics is a hard subject, so if you don't put in the work exams will be tough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2872255","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:24.542748+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Nzk3NDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2872255","instructor_name":"Manlio Valenti","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2023-05-02 23:34:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's an okay lecturer who has a hard time capturing the attention of his students. Combinatorics is difficult and needs clarification, and he doesn't exactly have an aura of encouraging questions.\n\nThat said all the exams are open book and the questions are off the homework, so doing poorly is rather difficult if you try even a little.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2872255","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:24.542748+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzAyOTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2872255","instructor_name":"Manlio Valenti","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2023-04-24 19:22:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really makes sure to teach in a way that everyone can understand. He gets a little lost in the sauce sometimes and loses people, but he makes sure everyone understands a topic before moving on. Easily much better than Terwilliger. But combinatorics is hard and the problems vary, lectures will probably not be enough, you need to review the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2872255","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:52.775670+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjg5MDMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1637791","instructor_name":"Matthew Ballard","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2013-01-23 16:46:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Will make you learn the material and earn your grade, but gives you every opportunity to successfully learn the material. Lectures were well-paced and instructive. Homeworks were long enough to be helpful, but not so long that it was just doing extra problems for no gain.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1637791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:52.775670+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDMxNDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1637791","instructor_name":"Matthew Ballard","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2011-12-08 20:03:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Matt is a pretty cool guy.  He obviously enjoys the subject and is very helpful outside of class.  The only downside is that he is prone to speed through tough topics.  HW is useful and tests are fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1637791","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:52.775670+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTk5NTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1637791","instructor_name":"Matthew Ballard","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2011-11-09 16:26:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor! It is very helpful to come to the office hour. He is very helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1637791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.037647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTI2ODE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2680569","instructor_name":"Mikhail Ivanov","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2024-01-26 03:47:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor. Took MATH/CS 475 with him. Attendance not required. All lectures are recorded and uploaded along with his notes. Exam heavy course, exams make up 80% of the grade and homework 20%. Very lenient grader, gives generous partial credit and even then the class is curved on top of that. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2680569","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.037647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjgxNDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2680569","instructor_name":"Mikhail Ivanov","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2021-12-31 18:02:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's okay. He has a bit of an accent that you have to get used to, but I found his lectures clear and helpful, even though they felt a bit rushed (there is a lot of material). Tough grader, but extremely generous curve (one exam, a 20% still got a C). He can also be quite rude, esp. if he deems your question "stupid", so think before you speak.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2680569","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.037647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjgzOTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2680569","instructor_name":"Mikhail Ivanov","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2021-05-03 02:14:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mikhail is a really nice person. He is very smart and the course is well organized. This is a hard course. There are lots of materials covered in this course. Mikhail did his best to explain things and provided lots of example problems. But you also need to put in lots of effort to get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2680569","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:47.023696+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDA0NTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2872701","instructor_name":"Mitch Keller","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2026-05-02 18:20:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"A poorly written textbook is used a bit, but great lectures somewhat make up for it. The main issue is that he uses a unique grading scale that requires you to either earn mark credit on all tests/assignments, or earn extra credit, for the possibility of an A. Otherwise, the max is an AB.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2872701","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:47.023696+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzQ1MTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2872701","instructor_name":"Mitch Keller","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2023-12-19 20:07:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mitch is a good instructor. However, his grading system is unique. To achieve an A, students must either secure full marks on all assignments and tests or gain extra credit. Without meeting these criteria, the highest possible grade is an AB. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2872701","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMzI1NTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2026-07-27 00:20:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Paul is an interesting and a very, very knowledgeable person. He follows the book during lecture, so reading over the section before class is very important to successs. This class is extremely challenging if you have little background in discrete math. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDQ2MjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2025-04-25 17:22:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a sweet guy but he's a bit quirky to say the least. A bit hard to follow but I could see the joy in his eyes, especially during the Polya enumeration unit. I probably would never ever take a class with him again but I hope he does well for himself :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjQ0NzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2025-02-06 03:00:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have no idea with his notes on the blackboard","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDQ5NjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2024-05-13 15:33:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math 475 was a pretty dense math class and I don't really think I would recommend it to other CS majors. I really enjoyed having Paul as a lecturer but I don't think I would recommend the class overall. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDM4Mjg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2023-11-26 21:18:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's definitely a little socially awkward, but he's incredibly knowledgeable, approachable regarding mathematics, and passionate about combinatorics. I learned so much about combinatorics this semester and it turned from an area of math I dreaded to one I love. Would highly recommend for MATH 475. Work hard, and you'll get a lot from the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTI4MzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2023-03-22 16:34:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very bad at teaching, lectures are essentially useless as he reads over the notes. The textbook is used mainly for homework questions. He has no clear grading scheme for tests and docks a lot of points for minor mistakes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDEwMDYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2023-02-06 13:58:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"A good mathematician.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzUwMzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2022-10-28 21:21:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture was mostly proficient to complete homework. Professor is not very engaging, but is knowledgeble and able to answer questions. Exams were take-home, open note/book. About half of the exam tended to be more difficult than problems in homework or lecture, but good understanding of the material and open note/book makes the exams doable. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzQzMzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2022-05-15 17:46:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Was fine at teaching math, bad at communicating anything besides math. Grading scheme was almost nonexistant, no correlation to final grades what we achieved on our canvas grades except the end of semseter grade. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTk2MDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2020-03-27 00:24:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are useless - both for doing the HW and the exams so just focus on reading the txtbk because that's where he gets exam questions anyway. Never had a math class at Madison I didn't like, but I do now after taking this one. Topic progression feels random & feels like he doesn't care to actually teach. Don't take this course with this prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjg1MzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2019-12-17 02:33:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not bad if you put the time/effort in. Most useful thing is doing the homework thoroughly and most if not all of the practice problems in the book. He also has many practice exams that are helpful. BUT he wasn't very nice, very condescending, VERY temperamental. Yelled at a student for "not moving quick enough". Interesting material, mean prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzI2MzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2018-11-14 16:38:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Side note: Terwilliger wears this same white button-up shirt and black pants combo every single day, dunno if it's voluntary or if I should buy the man a new shirt. Lectures are largely proofs you'll never use again but there are occasionally things you need to know so it sucks. Homework is feasible but you gotta read the thing lecture wont help","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjYwNjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2017-12-18 16:01:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"His exams are problems right out of the book which is nice. However, if you make a small error in your calculations it is rare that you would get above a 3/10 for the problem, so don't expect any type of partial credit on exam. His lectures are boring and dull. Overall, this class is tough and having him makes it tougher. Would NOT recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTA4Njkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2017-11-15 18:16:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class sucks. Professor would literally just rewrite notes that are posted on his website. Can't apply anything he writes on the board to the homework. The TA is nowhere to be seen. Grading is super strict. Asked him to do more practical examples and he said he'd think about it, and then just didn't. IT IS AWFUL. DO NOT DO!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTc4MTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2016-12-20 11:29:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Terwilliger is a really nice person. He is not a harsh grader. As long as you put in effort you will get A. Also exam questions all come from book questions, which means if you do all the book Questions you will receive full mark in exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjQ0ODU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2016-05-24 15:35:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are extremely boring, and he does not engage with the class well. Homework takes longer as the semester goes on.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjM3Mjkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2016-05-23 12:20:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"A bit of an odd character. He presents material somewhat well but quickly and sometimes illegibly. The test questions are taken directly from previous exams and the text, but the grading is harsh. Nearly no feedback is ever given.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MjA0MDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2015-09-22 23:10:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you really love math and cares learning knowledge, not only your grade, you will love him. He may make a certain class harder than it should be, but this is all because he knows so many knowledge and wants to share it with you. Therefore, his class is helpful, not only to this single class,  but to your whole math career.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTkyMTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2015-06-24 14:11:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a good lecturer. He goes really fast, and his writing is difficult to readunderstand. However, the subject fits very well with the textbook and is easy to follow. Exam questions are taken straight from the textbook, and he provides solutions in advance so you can study. It's easy to get a good grade if you put in the work. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDczMTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2014-12-14 13:43:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the worst lecturers I have had so far. He is alright at explaining the material he has prepared but is completely at a loss for words whenever someone asks a question. The material itself isn't impossible and follows the book quite nicely, but because this professor is so inflexible the class is harder than it needs to be. Avoid if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzY3MzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2014-11-07 16:32:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is probably one of the worst lecturers i've had. This being said, I found that he is very helpful if you visit his office hours. The tests are very straight forward and can be studied for easy, by looking at previous tests.  I have had my share of awful professors, but Professor Terwilliger is not one of them. I recommend taking his class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDk1NTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2014-04-24 19:15:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is by far the worst teacher I've had at this University, and this is my last semester.  When I went to ask him for help, he said no.  He also wouldn't provide a grading scale upon request.  He likes to post special cases of everything on the exams.  Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzE1MDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2013-02-01 19:13:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Some people really liked him, in 475 but I personally think he is a terrible professor. If 1/3rd of the class drops the class after 1st midterm it really means something is wrong. Moreover giving 20% of the class D and F isn't something amazing either. Don't care about your learning, material was not that hard as he made it. Avoid him at all cost.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTMxOTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2012-12-19 23:06:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"A nice guy- he basically goes over the book, but did so in a relatively straightforward and easy to follow manner. As someone else mentioned, assignments and exams are reasonable. Not an incredible professor, but I would take a course with him again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwOTMyNjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2012-12-02 20:44:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really enjoyed this class and professor.  Obviously the material was difficult, but he presented it very clearly and did a lot of examples in class.  Homework was very reasonable, as were exams.  He was flexible and didn't try to rush through things... moved a few assingments and exams back to give us plenty of time. A nice guy as well!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:42.998007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjQ3ODk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3147828","instructor_name":"Rajula Srivastava","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2026-06-14 13:48:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rmp won't let me comment ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3147828","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.865577+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4ODM1Nzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1600609","instructor_name":"Sean Cash","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2011-07-20 15:23:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean is a great instructor. Funny, helpful and understanding. This class is one of the more challenging in the Consumer Science major but read the book, attend lecture, and do the problem sets and you'll survive. Sean is a GREAT prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1600609","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTkwOTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2023-08-27 21:23:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was totally fine up until the last week where he decided to cram a month's worth of graduate level math into just a few lectures and didn't have much time for examples. We were then given a final on this exam right after and everybody did very bad (average was a 40%) and he didn't curve it. Grade went from 97 to 89.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNTUyODE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"Math475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2025-08-06 16:53:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"He always want to make extra connections with students but in the wrong places and time. His quiz and homework are very easy and do not need effort to earn an A. He is a nice guy but wrong professor to inspire students and force students to study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTA2Mzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2007-03-07 16:25:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take a class from him.  He is fundamentally unqualified to teach.  His lectures are verbatim from the book and he cheated on a test.  A student cheater gets an F, but he made a mistake on a test, took points off everybody's exams, and refused to correct his mistake even after being advised by the chair to do so!  Unbelievable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:53.065256+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDQ0MDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2024-05-12 18:23:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are incredibility confusing, to the point where he himself would get confused halfway during the lecture because he is confused by his own train of thoughts. Difficulty of exam variates wildly from test to test, with no consistency. Do 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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDMxOTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2024-05-10 18:07:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"The final is just a collection of all hws and the previous 2 midterms. Quite easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2933442","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:53.065256+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTU1NzY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2024-04-11 16:16:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just don't take any classes with this teacher for your own sanity.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDYzOTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2024-03-19 16:43:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"You are better off not going to class and just teaching yourself because lecture is a waste of time. It feels like you are just watching someone try to solve math problems instead of actually explaining what they are doing. He also gets confused a lot and the few students who know what's going on have to correct him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2933442","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:36.336933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzE4NjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2606861","instructor_name":"Siddhesh Wagh","course_label":"CS475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2020-10-20 22:58:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Wagh gives a nice vibe and is an awesome guy. Cared for the students and answered the questions clearly. The class was difficult but the exams were less so.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2606861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:01.368165+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDE5NDQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:133058","instructor_name":"Steffen Lempp","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2005-04-11 18:05:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is absolutely terrible. If you have a choice refrain from taking classes with him. His tests are about 4 really hard questions that nobody knows so it's just graded based on how well you can BS for partial credit. Seriously, you'll regret taking a class with this guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/133058","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.382859+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjcwNjk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2084959","instructor_name":"Steven Sam","course_label":"MATH475","course_id":"COMPSCI/MATH/STAT 475","course_uid":"course_63c43e7ac8225e2773df74d8","review_date":"2015-12-13 15:40:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's tough because he goes at a very fast pace, but he's always willing to stop and clarify if you ask. I pretty much hated him the first few weeks, but by the end of the semester he was probably my favorite prof. Lectures are fast paced, but homework is really helpful and office hours are great. Overall, tough class but a cool guy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2084959","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]