[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:36.255836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODA3MTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2974898","instructor_name":"Eric Tervo","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2023-12-29 03:59:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Eric Tervo was absolutely fantastic as a teacher. He succinctly taught us all of ECE 219 in the first week of ECE 220, significantly better than the 219 prof did in the whole semester. He is fair on tests, and his lectures are extremely good- go to them! He'll give tips on tests during review lectures as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2974898","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.382786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTA3Mjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1519669","instructor_name":"Irena Knezevic","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2022-07-06 22:51:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor, teaches very well. She did mention that most schools have 2 classes for electrodynamics while we just have 1. So this class is a bit compact. For me I think the speed was hard to follow, but not the professor's fault on that, just too much content. Also homework is very heavy, but that might be due to a lot of content.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1519669","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.382786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjg2MTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1519669","instructor_name":"Irena Knezevic","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2022-05-09 16:48:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just wow. After 220 with Knezevic, I can definitively say that she is the GOLD STANDARD for what a prof should be in large-lecture oriented classes. She's funny, explains difficult topics well, gives HANDWRITTEN feedback on exams, and makes a genuine effort to interact with you and learn names. Tough course, but I cannot recommend her enough. 10/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1519669","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.382786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjYwODk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1519669","instructor_name":"Irena Knezevic","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2022-05-06 03:04:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Knezevic is a gem. Never seen an active research faculty so heavily invested in a 200 level course. Passionate about the material and wants u to learn. Gave several roadmaps on how 220 ties in with other ECE courses, again speechless at her dedication to the material. Ample office hours, is not hesistant to revise concepts to maintain clarity.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1519669","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.382786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTUyNzM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1519669","instructor_name":"Irena Knezevic","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2022-03-20 03:11:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"I can say she is the professor that gives the best lecture ever!! She went through everything clearly and frequently paused to ask whether students have any question!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1519669","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.382786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODM4NjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1519669","instructor_name":"Irena Knezevic","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2022-02-08 21:28:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's just been 3 weeks, but Prof. Knezevic is really an awesome teacher. She will go over a topic multiple times till everyone in the class is sure of it, and doesn't hesistate going in depth if doubts arise. It's rare to find an ECE prof who doesn't have an apathetic nature to a 200 level class (looking at Zongfu Yu). Take her class if you can!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1519669","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.382786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjMxMTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1519669","instructor_name":"Irena Knezevic","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2021-04-27 01:31:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far my favorite professor Ive ever had at UW Madison. Your grade is determined by only 3 exams, but they are all very fair and she does curve the class. Such a great lecturer and always ready to help with any questions you have. Highly recommend taking a class with her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1519669","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.382786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjYzNzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1519669","instructor_name":"Irena Knezevic","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2015-12-12 20:08:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's the best professor I've ever had so far. She inspires student and make you think instead of memorize materials. Grades are 100% on 4 exams and exams are not easy but if you do the homework and understand each question on the homework you'll be fine. Super helpful with students. Love this professor! Hope she teaches all my classes. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1519669","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:49.535822+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjgzMzIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:506547","instructor_name":"John Booske","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2008-04-13 01:48:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was very clear, very helpful, very approachable during office hours.  Electrostatics is hard, you probably won't be able to learn on your own; he helps a lot. I would definitely take another class with him teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/506547","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:49.535822+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzA4OTI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:506547","instructor_name":"John Booske","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2004-12-19 02:00:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Teaches very well, but does assign a lot of work.  This could be a viewed as a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/506547","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:49.535822+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTQ5NTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:506547","instructor_name":"John Booske","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2004-11-22 16:39:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor who explains everything well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/506547","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:49.535822+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTY3ODM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:506547","instructor_name":"John Booske","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2004-11-19 18:59:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good teacher.  Good notes and hand writing. Explains the concepts and material well.  Weekly homework assignments and non-graded online quizes help to furthur understanding of material and concepts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/506547","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:01.681062+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MDkyMDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2473440","instructor_name":"Mikhail Kats","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2023-07-08 00:35:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very difficult quizzes that are tangentially related to what material is practiced in class. In-class exercises are of a similar difficulty, and his lectures don't go over anything past the basic principles and applications. At least he was very enthusiastic about the topics and quite helpful during class time answering any questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2473440","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:01.681062+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODAxNjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2473440","instructor_name":"Mikhail Kats","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2023-05-03 04:25:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class was pretty well organized and taught under Kats. His lectures give a good example or two and thus are useful, but the variation in their length (20 to 70 minutes) can be frustrating since there are 3 a week and he is sometimes late to posting them. Very accessible & helpful during the in-class exercises, however. Very kind and wants to help!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2473440","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:01.681062+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjEyNDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2473440","instructor_name":"Mikhail Kats","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2023-04-12 01:07:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Its clear he really cares about students' understanding of material. Lectures are in-depth and paced well -  he takes time to review concepts frequently and provides conceptual background. He often stays behind in class to help students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2473440","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjI0OTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2026-02-19 03:31:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had Nader for ECE 222 last semester and I was really worried after seeing his madgrades, but He ended up being one of the best professor's I've had in EE. His class is not easy, but if you go to lectures, do homework's, and study 2-4 hours for exams you should have no problem. Attending office hours is also very helpful!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjA2NjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2026-02-12 05:29:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Bedhad's passion and enthusiasm for the course content really shows. He has a deep understanding of the concepts and is always willing to answer any extra questions. Do note that he is particular about students coming to lecture, but he is a good lecturer, and if you really listen and care about the content, you will enjoy them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTU4MDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2026-01-28 05:37:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Behdad was a joy to study under. While his class was difficult, his riveting lecture style and passion for electrodynamics made every lecture a joy to attend. He teaches with passion, and it is clear that he knows the subject very well. He was the highlight of my semester, and I hope to take more classes with him in the future.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjQ5NzEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2025-05-12 04:58:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests were unnecessarily difficult. Almost half the class dropped after the first averages on the exams were around 40%. Most of the grade is based on test scores which are not curved. Test questions were much more difficult than assigned homework problems. There was no review and no posted review for the exams other than one past exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzk2MjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2025-03-20 20:16:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very difficult exams, no curve. Much worse grade distribution then other profs in the department. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTgyMjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2021-11-02 23:05:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor made an intro class harder than all of my advanced classes I am taking as a senior. Gives out averages of 40-70% on exams but doesn't curve the class. Avoid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTY2OTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2021-10-28 22:28:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hardcore boomer prof who refuses to admit he might be the problem if the average on his midterms is in the low 40s. Lecture examples will be easy and he'll spend 30 minutes going over every possible derivation, and then the homeworks and especially the exams will be impossible configurations of those concepts. 0/10 was stressed and learned nothing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTE2NDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2021-10-11 17:53:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Spends a long time explaining something that probably takes 30 seconds and makes things seem more complicated. Not great at explaining concepts but expects you to understand it 110%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTE2MzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2021-10-11 17:33:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super high expectations when it comes to your understanding of the material but he can't explain anything well enough for you to absorb or understand the information. Don't take his class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTc3MTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2012-12-27 23:45:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Slight accent but good professor overall. This was more or less a physics class. So if you're good at working with equations and the like, you'll do well in this course. Some test questions were harder than they needed to be but they were all manageable if you understood the concepts well enough.  The professor also gives pop quizzes in class. :-(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTc2ODM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2012-12-27 22:23:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I hated this guy, he just rambled about Maxwell's equations forever and completely ignored anyone with a question. I took tons of notes in this class we got formula sheets and still did very badly. His exams are impossible. Go to lecture because he gives pop quizzes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:51.438071+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDg2MjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1666398","instructor_name":"Nader Behdad","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2011-12-13 13:18:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take this professor if you have a chance! Very nice guy, charismatic teacher, and is passionate about the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1666398","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:27.413037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODkzMTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2893907","instructor_name":"Nathan Strachen","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2025-04-08 16:10:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Clearly loves to teach and is invested in his students. This course was difficult and confusing, but he provided multiple extra credit opportunities for students to demonstrate effort and learning through hands on practice. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2893907","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:27.413037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTE1NTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2893907","instructor_name":"Nathan Strachen","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2024-05-24 02:32:58 +0000 UTC","comment":" ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2893907","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:27.413037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzY3NzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2893907","instructor_name":"Nathan Strachen","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2024-05-05 06:48:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took ECE230 with him last year and that's great. However, he made ECE220 the worst class I ever took. He didn't update videos on time, and the quizzes were buggy (lots of issues with quiz durations, messing up variables, etc). Anyway, he's trying his own way to let students understand the class content, but he didn't do well at least for 220.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2893907","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzMwMTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2018-11-14 23:22:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"ECE 220 gives me very bad experience, that the videos are full of background noice, which drives me crazy whenever I want to focous. And I can't believe the grade for A is somewhere around 95 ECE 235 give ms some bad experience, professor often skips crusial steps that he thinks is "not worth mentioning "","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDc1MDMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2018-08-30 23:28:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was impossible to contact, the videos were grainy and he gave me a BC for an 88% in his course (nowhere does he talk about any kind of curve in his course). I would avoid him at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDMzMTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2018-08-14 19:27:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm just gonna state this clear and flat. As summer school students, we only have his noisy and scattered videos to watch. And his B line is above 94. What kind of person does that.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTI4OTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2017-12-11 12:08:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought Prof. Hitchon was really instructive in lectures/discussion, and he got me motivated about the material. The lecture videos are okay and only need be skimmed over before going to class. Basically, attending all the classes and applying yourself should get you an A, and he cares about getting to know students and helping them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjAzMDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2016-05-17 22:36:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Anyone complaining about this professor didn't actually show up to class. If you only rely on the video lectures for this class, you won't do well. You need to show up for class to ask him questions and work specific problems. He is very helpful and good at explaining some of the more arcane topics.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTk0Nzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2016-05-17 02:39:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I've had at UW. If you want to learn, refuse to take a class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDQyMTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2016-02-09 16:48:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely useless video lectures that are unclear and long-winded.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMDk1NTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2013-08-30 02:30:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"No homework, no textbook, but 7 quizzes. professor did a great job to explain the physical meaning of formula. The easiness is highly depends on TA.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzI3NjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2013-05-10 11:24:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easiest ECE course you are going to take.  Fine if you are CMPE.  DO NOT TAKE 220 WITH HIM IF YOU ARE EE.  YOU WILL LEARN NOTHING.   Lazy teaching at its worst if you need to actually learn the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTUxMTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2011-01-17 20:55:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I  have ever had. Doesn't assign a textbook. Covers only a fraction of the necessary material. Plays favorites. Easiness depends entirely on TAs, as they are responsible for all practice and test material. Does a great job of explaining div, curl, and displacement current. Haphazardly covers the rest of the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTU2MzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2010-12-15 21:09:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fun class that isn't very thorough, so it's great for CmpE majors and not so great for EEs. It's too bad- Hitchon is pretty smart and is never afraid to "tell it like it is"- he could teach this course more rigorously and still make it quite comprehensible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTY1ODU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2009-03-25 11:29:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've had.  Makes dry ECE material actually relevant to students, truly a breath of fresh air when contrasted with professors who do nothing but copy from a text book all day.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDQ5MTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2008-11-23 11:00:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"if your not an EE major, take him, he is awesome for 220, you will learn the fundamentals - but he barely  involves any math into it, so if you have to take higher level electrodynamics classes try to avoid him if possible (unless he is teaching those as well...) no exams! only small quizzes, no HW","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:08.974865+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTgwMjM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2004-04-14 15:09:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've ever had.  Really engages the students in the material. Likes to use the word buggers ALOT!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDY3NDU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2004-04-13 11:20:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Coolest professor EVER.  Engages student attention, jokes around, teaches very boring material extraordinarily well (I can actually understand some electrodynamics now!).  Worth taking for anything no matter what -- I'm taking 2 summer classes with him!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NTM4ODQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2004-02-26 01:29:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor.  More interested in teaching students than grading them.  The downside is that he probably won't prepare you for ECE 320.  However, you can always assign yourself extra homework if you really want...","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDY1NjU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:357435","instructor_name":"William Nick Hitchon","course_label":"ECE220","course_id":"ECE 220","course_uid":"course_a27257a294facd369497b276","review_date":"2004-02-24 11:52:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fun teacher, classes were enjoyable excpet I learned more from the TA then him. Don't plan on learning too much from him because he doesn't teach very well, but if your looking for an easy class take one of his.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/357435","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0}]