[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTI4NzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2013-12-12 17:25:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incompetent and disorganized. Lectures made very little sense. He posted solutions for midterms that were full of errors. Avoid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzQ3MDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2013-11-19 15:29:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid this professor at all costs. Incredibly useless. You will do well in the class but won't learn a thing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjg1MDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2013-11-09 12:42:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"I understand why some students   dislike Prof. Assadi. Some material is not immediately pertinent, but is interesting if you have an appreciation for math. Tests are difficult, but there are never surprises. His jokes are corny but endearing. Despite being a big shot researcher, Assadi genuinely cares about the success of his students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzQyMzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2013-05-12 20:13:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very nice man and I learned a lot from him and found  him to be very smart. He is very kind and really cares about his students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTI2NDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2021-04-09 05:51:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math 443 is the worst course I have ever taken in UWM. We are required to attend class to just watch the lecture video. The professor doesn't say anything useful and he never replies to emails. We spend much time doing useless homework. The ridiculous participation survey is also useless. The professor never answer question outside office hour.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Mzc5MTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2021-02-22 01:45:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor in the math department. Too many HW. He didn't teach anything in class. We have to study on our own and we have to take the ridiculous HW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzY0MzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2021-02-15 03:54:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Unqualified professor in the math department. His lecture is a complete waste of time, and you have to finish all the stupid "participation survey" "participation HW" that count for the grade. BTW his HW also needs references to the book or what he taught in class(which is nothing). MATH 443 is a joke.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:02.961128+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODA3NTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2575442","instructor_name":"Michael Kemeny","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2023-12-29 06:27:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"The midterm and final were each worth 40% of your grade. Stared at the board, didn't go over examples, put proofs on the midterm in a nonproof class, and the textbook was above the level of the class. The homework was impossible and I'm not sure he could do them they were so hard. Wasted the last 2 weeks of class teaching material not on the final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2575442","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:42.627936+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjEzMjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3101377","instructor_name":"Pouria Behnoudfar","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2025-08-31 02:22:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class itself was amazing, having a theoretical and a practical side to it. The slides were always informative, but the presentation of content was a little chaotic and some things were unnecessarily mentioned that complicated everything. Exams and assignments were really hard to plan for but I am sure it will get better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3101377","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:42.627936+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjQ1MTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3101377","instructor_name":"Pouria Behnoudfar","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2025-05-11 20:09:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's kind, but his organization is chaotic. Homework is assigned unpredictably, sometimes with less than a week to complete. Assignments on old material can be due just before finals. Exams are more difficult than what's poorly taught in class. Practice tests and homework keys are often wrong. You have to teach yourself to get a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3101377","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDMwNzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2010-07-19 02:48:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sometimes he did not write the main points on the board so you have to pay attention to what he said. Harsh grading system, rather heavy Russian English. But he is really helpful if you consult him. He is willing to repeat the whole thing to you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODU3NDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2020-01-22 05:09:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shamgar can come off as oblivious and arrogant at first, but he is an incredibly knowledgeable, qualified, and caring individual. His explanation of concepts is clear, but the portrayal of the explanation is difficult (illegible writing + language). Despite being available for office hours, he never follows the schedule so expect to lose 45 min.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODM0ODAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2019-05-10 06:33:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clearly smart and cares for showing thorough explanations on the material before testing. But he is arrogant during student presentations, and turns into a different person when he doesn't get his way (so the TA quit). Releases challenging HWs 4 days before quiz when he promises 14. If he just works through those things, he is absolutely worth it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzc4NjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2019-05-06 00:59:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"You won't find a professor that is willing to stay hours past his office hours to work with students. If you can get past some communication barriers, he is a hilarious guy. He is an easy grader and gives his finals and midterms out as study guides before the exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzQxMzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2019-05-02 02:48:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty easy class, low workload. Although he is not good at teaching and you don't learn much. If you need to take this class as a requirement for another class and want a relatively easy class, I would recommend Gurevich(it will be boring though). Do not take this class for fun or if you want to learn, it's a waste of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzgwNDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2019-02-25 19:31:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I've seen. We have no canvas page and no syllabus, and now our TA has quit. He has no plan at all for his lectures, he does not understand the prerequisite for the course, and he cannot even speak English well. Like someone has mentioned, it's almost been half of the semester, we barely have learnt anything. DO NOT TAKE HIS COURSE!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzgwNDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH443","course_id":"MATH 443","course_uid":"course_6a5fd6b22fd05d58426ea680","review_date":"2019-02-25 19:26:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"worst professor I have seen. We don't have Canvas even syllabus, and TA quit in the half of the semester. Don't take the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]