[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:22.830445+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTA2ODU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1284187","instructor_name":"Christopher Demarco","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2022-07-06 20:18:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although he recommended reading textbook, he used his own hand-written notes in lectures. I used the recorded lectures, since I can pause and take time to think. The reason I think he is a good professor is that he taught using methodology and is very patient. After all, I believe methodology for learning is the most important thing from college.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1284187","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:22.830445+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDEzNTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1284187","instructor_name":"Christopher Demarco","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2022-05-27 05:01:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lecture is boring and useless. I had to read textbook to self-study. Also the grading percent is crazy - the final exam is half of your final grade. The TA is also not helpful at all. 90% of the student in this class don't know what this class is all about before final exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1284187","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:22.830445+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzE4MDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1284187","instructor_name":"Christopher Demarco","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2022-05-12 04:10:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor. If your learning style is not reading the text book you will be screwed. He often never put up solutions to practice problems because he didn't have time even though all he did was lecture but that was it. Never would put in work outside of class besides office hours. Worst professor I have ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1284187","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:22.830445+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjQwMzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1284187","instructor_name":"Christopher Demarco","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2022-05-04 17:34:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"bad at teaching. like 15/100 students come to class. If you learn 100% by your own reading the textbook this is your guy. Also the lectures are insanely dry.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1284187","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:22.830445+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzUxMDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1284187","instructor_name":"Christopher Demarco","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2017-12-28 15:21:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor! Can always answer your questions with patience. The practice problems and the review sessions before the exam are very helpful!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1284187","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:22.830445+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjA5NDYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1284187","instructor_name":"Christopher Demarco","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2017-12-14 21:32:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very thorough in his teaching style which can make it seem slow, but he is a super effective teacher. He is very helpful preparing you for exams with review sessions and problems very similar to the test questions","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1284187","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:41.636088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzcwNjk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709243","instructor_name":"Giri Venkataramanan","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2025-03-14 06:36:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I do not know how people enjoy classes taught by Giri, he does not deserve this high of a rating. He makes the lecture videos for 210 and 342, and they are some of the most low-quality, boring, and mistake-ridden videos I have ever watched. Even on 2x speed they feel slow. He refuses to adapt to technology and makes sure that students do the same. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709243","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:41.636088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzM3NDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709243","instructor_name":"Giri Venkataramanan","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2025-03-05 17:27:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have to be honest, Giri is a kind guy. But he is not a good professor. His lecture videos are full of inconsistencies, mistakes, and he follows a train of thought that only he can follow. In short, his videos do not make sense. I simply wouldn't recommend him as a professor, unless you enjoy attempting telepathic mind reading.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709243","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:41.636088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjM2MjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709243","instructor_name":"Giri Venkataramanan","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2025-02-04 03:22:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is condescending and often just mean. He treats his students like middle schoolers. He's also very opinionated about how HE thinks you should learn. He thinks he knows better than you, always. His lectures are low quality, too numerous, and not very useful. All technology of any kind is banned from his classes. In a word, he's condescending.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709243","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:41.636088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTE5MDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709243","instructor_name":"Giri Venkataramanan","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2024-11-10 03:39:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Love Giri - was definitely the highlight of my day to have his class. I'm optimistic to have him teach other courses as well. \n\nPlease Note: He doesn't like when students are on their phones in his class and takes it as disrespectful to his teaching. However, is very nice and teaches concepts on a more intuitive basis which I vastly prefer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709243","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:41.636088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDA3ODg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709243","instructor_name":"Giri Venkataramanan","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2024-05-08 18:20:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Giri is a kind and funny professor, and you can definitely learn good lessons from his teachings. Personally, I was not a huge fan of the structure of this class. Assignments were late to be graded which was difficult since they had weird stipulations like requiring thoughtful comments that were graded subjectively (thus differently) by the 3 TAs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709243","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:41.636088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDA0MDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709243","instructor_name":"Giri Venkataramanan","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2024-05-08 14:37:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have had Giri now for three classes (ECE 210, 342, and 304) and while he is a nice guy, his classes are disorganized, with him often late to post assignments but we are still expected to complete them on time. His classes are not difficult but he posts bad quality lecture videos and all technology is banned from his classes. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709243","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:41.636088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMDM4ODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709243","instructor_name":"Giri Venkataramanan","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2012-04-12 14:38:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor. Not the easiest and requires a lot of work, but completely worth it. Doesn't teach out of the book at all but you learn more than you ever would with one.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709243","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:07.778107+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjQyOTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1232474","instructor_name":"Thomas Jahns","course_label":"ECE342","course_id":"ECE 342","course_uid":"course_c0ebe6c49e0bb97123ed508f","review_date":"2008-12-19 12:29:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent Professor! Definitely knows his stuff. Lectures are very organized and informative. Exams are fair and no surprises, understand the homework and do the practice exam and you will do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1232474","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]