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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3092644","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:45.750919+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjc1MjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3092644","instructor_name":"Bulent Sarlioglu","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2026-03-07 01:23:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Sarlioglu is so kind and understanding. He truly wants the best for his students. 230 is one of the hardest classes (a flipped classroom) I've taken but he ended up curving the entire class by a decent amount. You have to attend class and stay really on top of content or it stacks up fast.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3092644","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:45.750919+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTg3OTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3092644","instructor_name":"Bulent Sarlioglu","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2026-02-05 22:40:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Bulent was very knowledgeable about the material and spoke very clearly. Would take a class with this professor again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3092644","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:45.750919+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzAxNDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3092644","instructor_name":"Bulent Sarlioglu","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2025-12-17 03:41:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Bulent was great he made a great effort teaching the material in lecture and was clearly passionate. The coursework itself was flipped so you had to study before hand a lot but overall pretty achievable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3092644","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:45.750919+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODI5Nzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3092644","instructor_name":"Bulent Sarlioglu","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2025-11-09 16:16:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"230 is a flipped classroom, but still a solid professor. He is understanding (5 extra minutes on midterms), and describes how to set up circuit problems. The course itself demands a mix of memorization and application, which the professor follows w/ good balance. Occasionally makes mistakes, but nothing more than a sign flip. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3092644","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:22.830445+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODQ5NzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1284187","instructor_name":"Christopher Demarco","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2009-05-16 11:20:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Does things, as he says, "very methodically" which is really helpful in learning the techniques for analysis. Homework is very doable and helpful in learning the material. Exams are fairly tough but he makes sure you know everything you need to do. An excellent prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1284187","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.064095+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTgxMTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1970098","instructor_name":"Daniel van der Weide","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2025-01-21 18:09:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Poor attitude and condescending when you ask him a question. Asked him for help with a problem and it gave flashbacks to when your parents were getting angry trying to help you understand addition in 1st grade as you cried. After we submitted the answer from his help, it was wrong. If you have to take his class, ask for help from the TA's.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1970098","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.064095+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTMzNzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1970098","instructor_name":"Daniel van der Weide","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2024-11-12 21:19:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"avoid at all costs","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1970098","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.064095+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTYwMDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1970098","instructor_name":"Daniel van der Weide","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2024-02-07 22:37:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor, who explains well\n\nSuper understanding and accommodating, just a little strict sometimes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1970098","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.064095+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzQ3Nzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1970098","instructor_name":"Daniel van der Weide","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2022-05-16 08:33:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yea its true that he talks with this weird condescending way of talking. There were times I was just confused on how to start, and there would be a weird/bad atmosphere. The TAs were very helpful 10/10. It ended up that I would scout the room to only raise my hand if a TA was near and he was looking/at somewhere else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1970098","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.064095+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjAyMTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1970098","instructor_name":"Daniel van der Weide","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2021-12-20 02:50:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Definitely acts a little conceited, but he gets the job done. Only problem I had with him was that he was never at his assigned office hours, at least when I went. Besides that, I thought the class had a good layout and I learned a lot from the triweekly group exercises.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1970098","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.064095+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDAwMjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1970098","instructor_name":"Daniel van der Weide","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2020-06-02 19:40:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dan was a fine professor for this class, but had a few issues. He was very knowledgeable about the material, but could be condescending to students at times when asked questions that were more basic. He ran the class fine, but wasn't the most pleasant instructor I have ever had. ECE 230 is somewhat challenging, but definitely manageable with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1970098","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:31.041150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjQ3MzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2257703","instructor_name":"Hongrui Jiang","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2025-05-12 00:55:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"ECE 230 so the professor doesn't matter that much, but he was helpful whenever I asked him questions and had pretty good discussions on the previous week's topics.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2257703","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:31.041150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzYzMTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2257703","instructor_name":"Hongrui Jiang","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2025-03-12 18:48:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"He rushes discussions and refuses to explain intermediate steps. Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2257703","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:31.041150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MDkyMDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2257703","instructor_name":"Hongrui Jiang","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2023-07-08 00:46:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesn't teach much since it is reverse-classroom taught and uses the automated grader. His discussion sections were okay, if you are confused on the topic, otherwise it's just him reiterating the basics. Office hours were extremely helpful and he makes sure you come to understand the problem by yourself instead of him explaining the solution.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2257703","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:56.923032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjQ4MzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:346846","instructor_name":"Ian Hiskens","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2005-12-23 08:33:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are okay, similar to HW but somewhat more complicated.  Not very helpful outside of class.  Holds one regular office hour, always is busy outside of that.  Hope for a good, flexible TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/346846","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:56.923032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDIxODA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:346846","instructor_name":"Ian Hiskens","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2004-12-23 01:32:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"I feel I learned quite a bit in the class, but his exams are HORRIBLE.  The difficulty is NOTHING like what we see in our homework problems.  The average grade on our midterm was a fricken 50%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/346846","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:56.923032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTI5MDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:346846","instructor_name":"Ian Hiskens","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2004-11-11 17:27:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hiskens writes extremely hard tests, cover topics that are not discussed in the text book or class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/346846","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:49.535822+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzI0OTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:506547","instructor_name":"John Booske","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2021-01-28 20:24:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wasn't an easy class, but Booske was by far the most helpful and accessible professor I had during the online COVID semester. Replied to all my emails in less than an hour, and even took personal time out of his night to meet with me once when I was struggling. He was always eager to help and very friendly. Easily the best professor I've had yet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/506547","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzExNzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2019-04-29 23:34:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor in Wisconsin","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTc5Mzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2018-10-17 14:21:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"best professor at uw madison","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTU4OTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2016-01-18 19:48:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's not very nice when answering questions but is a very good professor.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODM2NTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2015-05-15 00:16:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's clear, straightforward, knowledgeable, and fair. Basically what a professor should be. Not the easiest professor, but not too hard either. WisCEL sessions are helpful. Exams aren't too bad if you properly prepare. One of the best professors I have had at UW.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjA4MTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2015-04-16 11:43:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Morrow is a great professor. Can be a little intimidating if you don't know him, but he always means well and explains things very clearly.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjQ3Njgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2015-01-07 15:31:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Morrow was tough but very fair. He set up this class for students to learn and master the content. He would rather see students learn than necessarily get perfect grades. He is really helpful although can be sarcastic at times. I really enjoyed the class and would recommend.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTg0Nzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2014-12-25 02:04:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far the best professor that I've had. Do the homeworks, go to lecture, and you'll be fine. If you can take a class with him, you should take a class with him.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODc3NzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2014-11-23 02:44:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Morrow is the man! He asks questions in class, he doesn't call on people but answering questions is your chance to stand out! READ the textbook and do practice problems in textbooks' lecture notes before attending lectures. The class will become extremely easy!!! DO go to class for Moodle exercises!!!! Go to OH, he gives you tips to do well!!!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU3NTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2014-05-15 16:39:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Morrow is a great professor.  He knows everything and anything that you could ask him and teaches in a way that is hard not to understand.  He gives you the resources to succeed and has a great sense of humor.  I recommend him to anyone taking classes that he teaches.  Job well done Mike Morrow.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDEyMjI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2013-03-14 17:23:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man is the greatest professor that I have ever had the privilege to receive. Honestly, words cannot describe how awesome this guy is. Truth be told that he challenges your abilities, but he gives you the exact tools necessary to succeed. During each registration period I search for any and all classes that he teaches. Best prof on campus.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjg2Mjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2012-05-15 14:56:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"We voted him instructor of the year for a reason- honestly the best prof I've ever had, learned a ton in his class. His experimental teaching style really works (lots of in class quizzes but they're incredibly helpful). He's also a cool guy to get to know, and he's funny too!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzkyNjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2012-02-01 19:17:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably my favorite professor at Madison. He's not the easiest but he's an awesome guy to learn from. If you can, take a class with him at all costs! O ya, he can fly planes too :P","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MjcxMDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:353263","instructor_name":"Michael Morrow","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2011-11-17 22:11:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor, very humorous, loves to tell stories and give real world examples.  By the end of this class you will have a solid foundation in circuits, and know what NAVY really stands for.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/353263","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTU3MDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2893907","instructor_name":"Nathan Strachen","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2025-04-16 17:36:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am a senior EE at this school. If you see a course with Nathan Scratchen as the teacher, do anything you can to take it. He cares. If you are a sophomore reading this needing to take circuits, or 220 and haven't yet experienced the horrendous teaching in the EE department, listen to me and take Scratchen's class no matter what.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Nzc4ODUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2893907","instructor_name":"Nathan Strachen","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2023-05-01 20:25:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Strachen is by far the best professor I have had at UW, especially in the ECE department. He is very engaging and caring. He addressed us by name usually, and he was always in a good mood. He also showed some demos, things unrelated to the class, but things that were super interesting and things that we'd never see otherwise. Cant recommend enough.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzE3NzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2893907","instructor_name":"Nathan Strachen","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2023-04-25 21:55:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nate is an awesome professor, he is bound and determined to go above and beyond for students in both undergrad and graduate courses. His offi e hours are useful and his workload is respectable. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzE3NzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2893907","instructor_name":"Nathan Strachen","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2023-04-25 21:51:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cares a lot about students and takes time to thoroughly explain. Threw a pizza party for the class before each exam- highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2893907","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:24.146478+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTYzMTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:131224","instructor_name":"Paul Milenkovic","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2010-05-10 12:25:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Frequently digresses in lecture: in some cases over half of his lecture time is spent talking about his various interests and visiting related Wikipedia articles (such as Star Trek or figure skating). Clearly is more interested in research than teaching. Gives overly-long exams in class period. Does not answer questions clearly. Can be forgetful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/131224","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:24.146478+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTUyMTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:131224","instructor_name":"Paul Milenkovic","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2010-05-08 11:45:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Milenkovic's lectures are completely pointless-that is except for the day right before a test or quiz where he will go over every single problem that will be on it. Lectures are filled with annoying analogies and stories that make so sense-most of the time I have no idea what he is even talking about. You only have 3 quizzes and 3 exams for grade","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/131224","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:24.146478+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTMxMTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:131224","instructor_name":"Paul Milenkovic","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2010-05-05 20:12:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fairly engaging during lecture. Tells a lot of crazy stories that he tries to relate to lecture to make it more interesting. Tests are hard at first then get easier. Homework is very helpful but optional; make sure you do it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/131224","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:24.146478+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTUyMzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:131224","instructor_name":"Paul Milenkovic","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2010-04-05 23:19:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a rather different professor, but I think he care about the students.  Some of the weird stories don't make much sense, but they make the class more interesting.  I feel like I need to read the textbook in addition to attending lecture in order to fully understand the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/131224","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:38.810813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDM5Mjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2143189","instructor_name":"Steven Fredette","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2024-05-11 20:33:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"A perfect fit to teach a tough course. Always shows up enthusiastically ready to teach and help students understand circuits better. He actually wants you to learn and succeed in engineering rather than just teaching a class because he has to. Just a great guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2143189","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:38.810813+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjI3MTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2143189","instructor_name":"Steven Fredette","course_label":"ECE230","course_id":"ECE 230","course_uid":"course_e4907bcab45d27b295e30076","review_date":"2024-04-22 16:39:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor teaches hard material but is incredibly helpful and willing to adapt to his students. Best professor I have had in college, even with the difficulty of circuits he made it enjoyable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2143189","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]