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As long as you're willing to put time into debugging the exercises/projects, it's a fun, easy class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237969","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:36.794229+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjUxNTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237969","instructor_name":"Younghyun Kim","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2022-05-05 15:11:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kim is good. The class is mostly self-taught from good videos from Joe Krachey and in-class exercises during which Kim and TAs are walking around to help (with decent response time). The class is organized, but exams can be difficult and the final project (while fun) took my partner and I awhile to finish (so start early once assigned!)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237969","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:36.794229+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjQwMzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237969","instructor_name":"Younghyun Kim","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2022-05-04 17:36:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"good professor. He never teaches for ece353 but joe krachey videos are good. his review sessions are good. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237969","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:36.794229+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDEyMDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237969","instructor_name":"Younghyun Kim","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2021-03-05 16:21:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is patient and adds many office hours before the exam. His exam is very tricky, therefore requires attention to details. Overall exams occupy a high percentage in your grade. Although the course content is not high-level, he intentionally makes the exam hard (could be due to COVID 19?)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237969","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:36.794229+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzAzNjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237969","instructor_name":"Younghyun Kim","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2021-01-21 20:15:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"not much to complain, solid prof who cares about his students","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237969","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODkzMTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2025-04-08 16:07:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very caring professor. Put extra effort into helping me with different obstacles and takes time to know and invest in his students. Gives lots of opportunities to improve your grade. Doing the exercises to completion will help you succeed. Prof. notices if you are putting in extra effort and is helpful in return, which is always nice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjgxODY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2024-12-15 02:36:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fun class. There is no piazza for the course which makes it really difficult to ask questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjgyOTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2024-12-13 21:54:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"The content was good, but there were midterms and exams in a class that was extremely project heavy. It didn't really make sense to have exams because it was a lot of fill in the blank code and conceptual questions, when the class was entirely application based in the projects that compounded together over the semester","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjgyOTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2024-12-13 21:54:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"The content was very enjoyable, regardless of Joe being difficult to work with at times. He sometimes understands certain situations, such as exam conflicts. I still believe he is a very difficult professor, but the content in this course is very useful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDMzNDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2024-05-10 20:43:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Krachey hands down is the best professor in the department. The class is a lot of work and a lot of coding, but is really interesting and super practical. I never felt like the assignments were unfair, and grading policies were super kind. It is important to show up - If you go to class and put your best effort in on every assignment, you do well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjEzNDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2024-04-19 20:03:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"I went to his office hours and he always have a tired face. He is impatient and make you feel like you are asking stupid questions. One of my friend went to office hour and ask about solution towards failure on his homework grade and he told my friend: \"There is nothing I will do. Just drop the class.\"\nI feel very discomfort with this professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Njk0Mjk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2023-12-15 19:50:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was overly kind and considerate for a lot of exam issues and project issues. He extended many deadlines for class assignments when a lot of the students were having problems. He was very straightforward when answering questions too, and did not make you feel dumb for not knowing even a simple question. My favorite professor and class to this day","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Njg5NDc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2022-10-10 19:57:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have had Krachey for 3 or 4 classes and he is the best. Super nice guy and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjQ1NDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2016-12-30 11:50:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"The whole course is basically about self-learning. He is only responsible for answering questions. No textbook only reading and video. Many concepts in reading lack of clarity. 2 wiscels per week. Give you 300-400 pages data sheet. Go and learn yourself. Be prepared for writing code in exam. Be cautious to details. He is a tough grader.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTU0OTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2016-12-18 14:28:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Make sure you complete the ICE each week to fix any bugs for the final project. Find a friend who took it before hand to look over past exams. Give more time for the final project than you think.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTE2ODk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2016-05-09 18:23:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's very helpful over email and in person, and the class isn't too hard. The final project lets you take the everything you've learned and make any game you want out of it.  The tests are not tricky at all, but you need to know the material to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODIxMDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2015-12-24 18:57:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class itself is reasonably easy, and even easier if you watch the relatively short lecture videos first - Show up, take a quiz on moodle + write a program. Homework starts out easy, + gets progressively harder. The final project is tough. That said, you WILL come out having learned something.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDgzOTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2015-11-24 16:43:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Knows what he is talking about, and teaches the class very well. In class exercises are very helpful for learning the material, but exams can be tough. A fair amount of effort is expected on the homework, and final project.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDYzOTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2015-03-15 22:11:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"His grading sometime is ridiculous. He is also very weird. He might be nice, but not nice to everyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTk4MjE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2014-12-28 21:35:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"cant really talk to him, its awkward ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTQ1ODgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2014-03-25 16:13:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Krachey one of the best professors that I have ever had. Helpful in and out of class. Wish I wasn't a slacker and learned more from him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjUxMjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2013-12-24 13:31:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joe is an insanely chill guy. He's basically a real world engineer with real world experience, and he teaches people the difference between relevant knowledge and unimportant details for engineering in the working world. His tests are challenging, but he is very approachable and can clarify any questions you have. All in all a very good prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDQxMzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2013-03-24 00:23:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the better instructors at UW-Madison! He's got good industry experience in embedded systems, so he knows his stuff and is in touch with what you actually need to know before you go and work. Homeworks are often difficult. He's very approachable in office hours. All he does is teach, so he's not distracted with research.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:19.760710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwOTcxODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1727817","instructor_name":"Joseph Krachey","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2012-12-06 15:19:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the best instructor I have had yet.  He presents material very well.  He is very willing to answer questions.  His homework assignments are sometimes tough but always enjoyable and informative.  Tests are not too difficult if you pay attention.  He is very easy to talk to.  Highly recommended!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1727817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:55.738238+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTUyMjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:510629","instructor_name":"Kewal Saluja","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2018-12-25 03:14:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/510629","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:55.738238+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4Mjg1MjQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:510629","instructor_name":"Kewal Saluja","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2004-11-24 01:24:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures boring (just PowerPoints). Homework assignments very long, requiring way too much time when I have other classes to work on (writing Intel assembly is a pain worse than death!). Tests are well written, appropriate difficulty, but long.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/510629","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:48.562462+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODYwMzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2012-11-19 01:09:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far the best ECE teacher i've had the pleasure of having for multiple classes. Probably gives some of the hardest tests, but he's amazing in teaching, lectures are a perfect representation of what is on the exams, and he is just extremely fun to listen to. Will keep you awake through everything, and you actually LEARN with this guy!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/353263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:48.562462+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDcxMjg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2010-08-02 07:59:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"great teacher, funny, easy to talk to, interesting lectures, homework and exam questions which are just the right difficulty and actually test knowledge - biggest plus for me was the real world examples.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/353263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:48.562462+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODU2NzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2006-05-09 21:00:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good class. Good prof. Changing formats after this semester. Very informative and interesting. Challenging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/353263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:48.562462+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjA0MDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2005-12-18 14:23:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mike is a great professor, and a great guy. His lectures are always useful, sometimes humorous.  His classes are challenging, but valuable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/353263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:48.562462+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTc4MDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE353","course_id":"ECE 353","course_uid":"course_ae177875d7b9797eccef5e60","review_date":"2004-02-13 22:39:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"A great professor.  This guy really knows his stuff and it shows.  I appreciate how he tried to relate his lectures to engineering in the "real world."  Yeah, the exams and homework are challenging, but it is definitely useful material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/353263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]