[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDU2NDIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-08-31 19:35:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Linear algebra is a tough class, but I felt pretty lucky to have Hanhart. Exams are weighted very heavily, and lectures can have a lot of material. He was good at explaining; office hours were useful; class was organized; answered questions effectively. He's very passionate about the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Njk1ODA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-05-04 03:43:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math 340 is a tough class. Hanhart is a good professor and teacher for that matter. I didnt use the textbook and still learned the concepts really well from his lectures alone. My only issues were I wish he had more office hours and the exams should have been allotted more time... but we are online so its hard to make it fair for everyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Njg3MjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-05-03 15:30:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Grades are determined by 3 midterms and a final. Each exam is 3-4 questions with 3 points for each. Lose 1 point, you are down a letter grade. Test questions are nothing like what we learn in class. For every midterm, I watch the lectures and take notes and read the textbook and take notes and I still do terrible. Just don't take the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjgzNDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-05-03 00:52:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"His exams were extremely hard. They were all theory based. I understood computations very very well, but he throws some very intuitive, abstract, and theoretical concepts on exams, and he does not give enough time at all for exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjcyMTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-04-30 23:34:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Test questions are out of 3 points. Most exams only have 3 questions. Make one mistake and you're in trouble. This professor is a nice guy but his class kills your GPA. Exams are brutal. VERY hard to get a C in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjQ4NDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-04-28 18:43:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Imagine a class where your grade is determined by a midterm worth 9 points. 1 point off? That's a B. 2 points off? Yup, you're at a C. Great guy and alright lecturer, TERRIBLE grading policies and grader. Does not care about your GPA, just your "ability". If you don't care about your GPA, take him. If not, RUN AWAY. Effort is useless for his exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTMyNDgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-04-11 12:44:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hardest class to pass at UW-Madison. Tests are graded out of 3 points. Make one mistake? Now you're at a 66%. I had a 3.8 GPA before coming into this class and couldn't pass this one. The content wasn't too bad but the way this professor grades is ridiculous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMDkzNjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-07-12 17:47:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably one of the most difficult classes I've taken so far. The concepts in the class are a bit abstract, so you really have to think about them outside of class. That being said, I thought his lectures were helpful but not enough to help you do well. DO THE HOMEWORK even though it isn't due because his exams are SUPER DIFFICULT.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTI0MzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-05-21 11:48:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"The average GPA is 2.48. Only 13% A and 3% AB. C is more than B. F is more than AB. Although he is funny, you are not worth taking MATH 340 with him. Another professor has 40% A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODE5NDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-05-09 02:15:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor and clear lectures. However, the curve of this class is weird since he curves by section. The class average of the final was 65% and the average for midterms were around 75%. However, the A cutoff of my section was 91%, which is insanely high given the class averages. So pray that you don't land in the best discussion section.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODAwNDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-05-07 19:40:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"To be honest, there was maybe once all semester that I came out of class feeling like I knew what was going on. I feel that the explanations he gave were unnecessarily confusing, and the slides were often just proofs (I believe the slides were not his even). The tests were very difficult with lots of definitions, textbook was horrible, do not recc.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzcxNDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-05-04 23:42:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although Hanhart is a funny teacher and teaches the topics well, his exams are very challenging. His exams also do not coincide with the book, the practice problems in the book look completely different than his questions. Along with this he does not check his email. He also does nothing to help you in class. No hints or what he expects for tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzQ5MDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-05-02 18:51:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hanhart is a pretty solid teacher. Lectures are very useful, although sometimes he explains things in a more confusing way than necessary. It's not an easy class but overall he teaches the concepts pretty well and gives reasonably difficult exams. He is one of the funnier teachers I've had at UW, and can definitely bench press a serious amount.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDg0NzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-03-27 01:46:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams are somewhat difficult and I usually find theres lack of time while completing the exams. But his lectures are super awesome as he makes it quite engaging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTEzMDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-04-27 12:21:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"The only math lecturer I have enjoyed listening to. Funny guy and keeps the class involved with practice problems in lectures. Homework is optional and I never really did it, but that forced me to read and understand the book examples before the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjY2OTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2017-12-18 22:05:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best math professor I've had so far at UW-Madison. Always willing to take questions about things and lecture slides available. A lot of homework but he doesn't collect it so you get out what you put in. Very interesting lectures where you learn the material. The textbook used wasn't very helpful, most everything I learned was from the slides.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDc3MTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2016-12-13 20:39:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good lecturer, very easy to learn from. Uses slides so you don't have to wait for him to write things, and gives time for you to work and check over in-class problems. Though tests can be tricky.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDE0MDA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2016-10-05 01:52:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best professor I've had yet. The only math professor I've had that is somehow also super funny. Also really knowledgeable. Great at explaining things verbally although his slides had mistakes pretty often (which he would point out and fix later). Homework not graded (I never did it). Projects and tests were very reasonable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDAzMjk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2016-09-29 20:23:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had to take this math for my CS major. I'm not crazy about math, but Prof. Hanhart made this course enjoyable! I really like his lecture style - we usually worked on examples in lecture. The quizzes and tests are fair, but make sure to keep up because it's really easy to fall behind! Would definitely recommend Prof. Hanhart for 340.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjkyOTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2016-04-13 21:44:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"sarcastic and sassy, but so intelligent. he goes through slides kind of quickly, but they're always posted. there arent always good explanations on the slides (he talks) so going to lecture is more beneficial. Oh no you have to go to lecture? no biggie, he makes it entertaining with his comments. always willing to help and answer questions","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjY0MTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2016-04-10 13:54:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is THE MAN! Makes class super enjoyable and is crazy funny.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:55.504552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDQwOTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:314655","instructor_name":"Alexander Nagel","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2009-02-04 17:31:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Nagel was an easy teacher.  The exams were really easy too.  He does expect you to know definitions, and you have to memorize a proof or two for the exam, but he usually makes it pretty clear which proof(s) it could be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/314655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:55.504552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1Mjg4OTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:314655","instructor_name":"Alexander Nagel","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2008-12-28 21:52:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have the choice, take a class with this guy. He is the nicest man EVER and his exams are super easy, he doesn't try to pull anything crazy on exams. Lectures get a little dull because he goes over the same things in multiple lectures but you also cover less material because he wants to make sure everyone understands it completely","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/314655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:50.590042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjYzMTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2091022","instructor_name":"Alexandra Kjuchukova","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2016-04-10 00:47:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's an average math professor, her lectures are not so good but acceptable. (confusing sometimes but homework and TA would help you well) She gave lots of homework (difficult ones), no quizzes. Half of her exams are true/false proof questions, if you can do all of homework \"all by yourself\", you can do her exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2091022","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:50.590042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTQ4MTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2091022","instructor_name":"Alexandra Kjuchukova","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2016-01-15 16:55:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a very nice professor, often willing to help and answer your questions in and out of class. However, almost half of each exam was composed of difficult proof-based true/false questions, which the other lectures did not have to know.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2091022","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:50.590042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODI4Mzg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2091022","instructor_name":"Alexandra Kjuchukova","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2015-12-26 18:51:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"She gave a fair first exam that the class did well on, so she decided to give an impossible second midterm that was almost 50% tricky true/false with an emphasis on proofs for a class that is for majors looking for an applied course in linear algebra. She wasn't particularly inspiring, and always joked about how the class was boring. Disappointing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2091022","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:50.590042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzkxOTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2091022","instructor_name":"Alexandra Kjuchukova","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2015-12-21 15:44:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's not that bad at teaching, but just makes the tests unnecessarily hard. I know this because the other lecture was not nearly as difficult. No quizzes, but tons of graded homework. If you could take a different professor, I would recommend that. Also, she rarely does relevant examples in class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2091022","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTQzMTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2005-07-02 20:52:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"boring.  one midterm and the final.  homework is graded.  assigns a lot of homework.  gets off topic and the lectures are sometimes hard to follow.  it takes a little while to get used to his english as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTYzOTY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2005-02-14 21:00:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjU4NjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2007-11-15 11:25:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Matrix Algebra is not supposed to be hard.  He made it ridiculous.  all the 20 other sessions used the same book.  He used this wacko theory book and his curve (lack there of) resulted in 1 A in the ENTIRE section.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:35.523755+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMzc3NTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757277","instructor_name":"Aobing Li","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2007-08-03 13:24:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were so terrible that I started counting the number of times she says "in other words."  She averages about 52 times a lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757277","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:35.523755+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDE0ODAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757277","instructor_name":"Aobing Li","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2006-11-14 18:12:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is the worst professor I've ever had.  Her speech is barely comprehensible and she presents the material in a way that doesn't provide any context to real world application.  She only assigns one problem a week, which puts the emphasis on you to figure out what the hell she's actually trying to teach.  If it wasn't required, I'd drop the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757277","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:08.685189+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjY5NDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:202881","instructor_name":"Arun Ram","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2008-04-10 01:29:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"best teacher i have ever had, although tons tons of homework, it worths!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/202881","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzMwOTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-02-03 05:29:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class as a whole was not that hard. Prof Kent was good at making sure everyone was aware what was going to be on the exams so there were no surprises. No homework is collected so grade is made up of exams/quizzes. Review problems are taken out of the book. Class moves fast so sometimes more effective to read out of book than rely on lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjQyMDA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-01-11 03:09:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material/tests are not that hard but it could feel hard because lectures are dry and not super helpful. Still go to lecture but you don't need to write down 90% of what she writes, just casually take simple notes on concepts/types of problems. This is definitely a class where you learn most of it on your own through the textbook/internet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDkxNjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-12-19 02:32:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is really nice in office hours!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDE2MDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-12-14 00:14:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really appreciated the straightforward exams. She told us what problems to expect and that was essentially what we were tested on which is refreshing given many professors act all secretive about what exactly will be on the exam. Minimal amount of proofs and more focused on applications. Overall not bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTcxNzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-12-11 18:39:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures are way too dry and she gives little intuitive instruction on how to understand the abstract concepts. Not available through emails. Hard midterms. No homework solutions are provided. Hard to get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzY2NDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-11-21 01:18:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was an easy class which she could've explained things in much simpler ways but overall, her explaining will do the job. Her exams are really easy but I mean the class itself is super easy. Attended classes at the start but honestly doing the homework alone using chegg was all you need to get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzU2NzM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-04-06 17:48:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took her math 340 and math 240. She is good at explaining things. Exams are fair, not very hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:15.647130+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjA2NTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3116884","instructor_name":"Ben Johnsrude","course_label":"math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-05-29 14:31:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ben did a great job with his lectures. The key thing for this class is to be always on your toes. Make sure you understand the lecture material + do the HW directly after lecture if possible. For the exams, spam previous semesters and look to the discussion packets ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3116884","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:15.647130+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTAzMDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3116884","instructor_name":"Ben Johnsrude","course_label":"math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-05-12 13:53:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard course, but Ben did a great job going through things step by step in lecture, laying a solid foundation to get started learning the material. Super accessible through Piazza, tho he doesn't record lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3116884","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:15.647130+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDEzMjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3116884","instructor_name":"Ben Johnsrude","course_label":"math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-05-04 01:00:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super nice and great at explaining things. Lectures are kind of hard to pay attention to, but they are clear and if you put in the effort in attending and paying attention you'll be fine. Seems like a nice guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3116884","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:15.647130+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODA2ODAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3116884","instructor_name":"Ben Johnsrude","course_label":"math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-04-09 18:03:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is my favorite math professor I've had here! He teaches in a very clear way. I will say somethings on exams come a surprise and it is more theory heavy than any other math class I've had. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3116884","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzkyODE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2015-12-21 16:52:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wang is bad, but not as bad as the other reviews suggest. He chooses the most difficult and obscure questions to put on tests and I think he actually likes making students do poorly. He makes sure the curve is no better than a BC which is brutal and unfair for a class like 340. To do well, you must master every textbook problem.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjE0OTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-09-13 16:30:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boya is one of the few professors in the math department who feels like she wants to help students learn. She's very accessible and helpful during office hours. Her lectures were very theoretical though. She did some examples but a heavy portion of it dealt with theorems and definitions that did not apply to the assignments.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDg5Njc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-03-08 21:06:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was one of the best professor I have ever had. Her lectures were very clear and I would definitely recommend taking her for Math 340.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDE0MzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-02-07 19:56:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome!!!!!!! :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Mzg2NzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-01-28 00:06:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are unsure which professor to choose and if she is on the list, CHOOSE her! She provides appropriate amount of examples for illustrating concepts and uploads all resources for studying purposes. She is also quite accessible and friendly, both in and out of class. A fairly easy course and even possible to do 100%, though I did not.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQwMDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-12-24 21:50:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is generally easy if you don't miss classes and study past exams. Professor Wen is incredibly devoted to instructing her classes. She replies in Piazza in a fast manner and her office hours are a great time to ask about anything directly or tangentially related to the material. her pacing was just perfect IMO.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTk3NjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-12-20 03:23:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boya is amazinggggg. Compared to a horrible experience in calc 2, linear algebra was a breeze. She shares so many resources and wants everyone to do well. Professor Wen is great at answering questions, records all lectures, and uploads pdfs of her notes, other professors' notes, and hw/worksheet solutions. 10/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzUzMzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-12-15 08:01:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best math professors at UW-Madison. She's very by-the-book, so definitions can get a little confusing, but for such complex & in-depth material, she does an amazing job at providing us with ample examples & explanations. She's also very open to feedback about her teaching because she wants the class to be well-suited for the students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTI0NzU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-12-14 23:06:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have now had Boya for 2 different classes, and both times she was a great professor. Boya was easily reachable by Piazza, email, or office hours. You can tell that she cares about her students and wants to see them succeed. It is by no means an easy class, but she does everything she can to make the content as straightforward as possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTQ0MTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-12-02 03:59:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Highly suggest taking her class!\n\nShe uploads all lecture recordings AND notes for indefinite access. Despite being a hard class, she made it easy to understand and used tons of examples. Biggest regret is not using her office hours more.\n\nClass graded on 3 midterms (last one is a final), 8/10 best hw assignments, 4 pts hw extra credit available!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjUwMTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-01-12 15:18:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"She writes challenging exams but her grading scale more than compensates for this. Her lectures were fascinating. Her method of presentation was to write a proof while leading the students through it. At crucial points she would stop and make sure we were still with her. Do the assigned readings, start the homework early, and you will do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTYyOTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-12-24 14:04:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is frustrating. The material is pretty easy, but her tests (very proof based) are hard (49% av on midterm 2). 340 is not suppose to be proof based, 341 is... so not sure why it is. Her lectures are SO boring (almost completely proof based). She is a nice person and means well, but she's just pretty bad... take another teacher if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:44.522617+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTgzOTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:488109","instructor_name":"Concha Gomez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2009-03-30 11:24:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Late almost every day. Unacceptable number of mistakes during lecture. Completely absurd grading and she sometimes wears shirts that are see-through (ew). A nice, well intentioned person, but definitely the worst professor I have ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/488109","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:44.522617+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTE3NDE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:488109","instructor_name":"Concha Gomez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2005-06-18 23:45:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor. Go to her office hours; it will clear-up any problems you have. Extremely helpful and careful in her explanations. Tests are not easy, but nothing on them is ever a surprise.  Seriously, if you need to really learn linear algebra, then you would be a fool not to take it with this professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/488109","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.145832+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODUwMDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2697840","instructor_name":"Dohyun Kwon","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-02-12 22:55:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math 340 is not hard, but the idea of linear algebra is new to most people, which makes this course daunting. Prof Kwon has a stern face and doesn't smile, but he readily answers questions no matter how stupid they are. A little downside is that his introduction to something new can be confusing, but as he lay out the details, you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2697840","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.145832+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzg4Nzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2697840","instructor_name":"Dohyun Kwon","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-01-24 05:59:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very kind and helpful in lecture and on Piazza. Never makes you feel dumb for asking a question. Explains some concepts more clearly than others but with some supplemental textbook reading I didnt have much trouble feeling like I understood everything; sometimes, I would be confused after one lecture but after the next one it all fell into place.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2697840","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.145832+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzA5Nzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2697840","instructor_name":"Dohyun Kwon","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-01-06 16:16:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dohyun is really nice. I like asking questions no matter after lecture or through Piazza, he always gave feedback for our questions. He also made improvements about the lecture throughout the semester. I can feel that he made his best to improve the atmosphere and interaction during lecture. I'm sure that he'll do better in future lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2697840","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.145832+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU1OTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2697840","instructor_name":"Dohyun Kwon","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-26 08:29:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very generous with grades and a nice guy. Takes feedback very seriously and does clear steps to improve, quickly. I didn't really learn from lectures but the midterms were so ridiculously close to the homework, they were straightforward. I wish I could take another one of his classes :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2697840","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.145832+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ0Mzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2697840","instructor_name":"Dohyun Kwon","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-23 21:34:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"While his lectures by themselves aren't the clearest, if you do as he recommends by supplementing them with the textbook and other resources, the subject becomes clearer. I also love how active he is on Piazza by answering questions no matter how "dumb" they are. His office hours are also phenomenal. Great dude who I think can become a great prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2697840","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.145832+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM2OTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2697840","instructor_name":"Dohyun Kwon","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-23 00:05:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"I give Dohyun credit, Math340 has always been a difficult class with difficult concepts to grasp; yet, he follows the department's lead and takes his lecture notes directly from the book, doesn't add anything new. You need to know everything for the exams, I suggest reviewing homework assignments. Nice guy, has time to grow into a great prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2697840","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.145832+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjA1MTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2697840","instructor_name":"Dohyun Kwon","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-20 08:31:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dohyun is new, and you can tell by his quiet demeanor. However, he explains concepts well and makes sure the point gets across. Lectures can be a little dry sometimes, but I can see the effort he puts. He constantly asks for feedback and takes suggestions seriously. Great during office hours, possibly better than in lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2697840","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTIwMzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-09-24 21:14:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Let's cut to the chase: Professor Lee is terrible at teaching. However, it is critical to go to lectures because he hints at the proofs that he will put on the exams. Other than this, complete the homework and you should be fine for the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTY4MjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-05-22 11:45:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"He taught straight out of the book during lectures so they aren't mandatory. I always went because he hints at test questions and one time told us one of the same exact proofs that was on the final. The class isn't much work, and I don't think the material is hard if you have a good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDk1NDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-05-13 23:23:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"He reads straight from the book during lectures and goes off on long winded, often useless proofs. He gives little to no test expectations. Would avoid if possible. I thought the class was worse than math 222. Midterm is 35% and final is 45%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDI4MjQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-05-08 17:44:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Donghyun is a nice guy but his lectures are only useful for trying to figure out what proof problem(s) will be on the exams. Weekly homework, exams are worth a total of 80% of your final grade. Like other reviewers have said, pray for a good TA because Donghyun's teaching style is fast-paced and proof-based, not example-based.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTA1MjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-04-26 16:07:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Donghyun gets a bad rep but he teaches the material well and understandably. He did miss a couple lectures and was a minute or two late everyday though which was a little frustrating. The class is almost all based on the midterm and final so there is a lot riding on them and he grades them somewhat harshly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzY1MTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-04-09 09:22:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He reads everything from the textbook. That is not an exaggeration, he carries the textbook and constantly looks at it during his lecture. The midterm and final make or break your grade too. Expect to self teach a lot, and pray you have a good TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzYzMjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2018-04-08 20:24:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are extremely hard to follow and don't help much. Hope for a good TA or it will be a hard class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NDE1NjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2017-06-02 17:36:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"The tests were graded poorly but once I looked at my actual exam there were points taken off that shouldn't have been. I got back probably around 20 points back on the tests. So if you have him as a professor make sure to look through your exam. I also would recommend going to his office hours because he is way better at explaining things 1 to 1.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjQxODg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2017-05-07 23:01:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, one of the worst classes I've ever taken at UW was with Donghyung. Lectures are the equivalent of watching boring YouTube videos. He never interacts with students. You are better off reading the book and attending discussion to learn. Exams were 85% of the course grade. Exams are graded whimsically and with no rubric. I don't recommend him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjM0OTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2017-05-06 22:14:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesn't really go above and beyond, but he teaches the material and makes it pretty clear what you should know for tests. Homework prepares you for the test. Eza was a great TA, maybe that helped.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjE1MjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2017-05-04 18:07:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesn't convey anything of use beyond reading directly from the textbook. Also, his communication is quite terrible as far as exam times and what to study, and he comes across as quite rude. Didn't release any practice exams or practice problems whatsoever, and exams were based around memorizing proofs. Avoid if possible or hope for a good TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.913364+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTExODU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2017-04-24 15:01:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Donghyun means well but his lectures are dry. He reads straight from the textbook, and does not create any new examples for better understanding. His tests and homeworks are very proof centered, even thought the class is for non-math majors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.750384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODA0Mzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2824875","instructor_name":"Feng Zhu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-12-28 17:25:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's so funny during lectures, which are also recorded for those who learn better by watching on their own. The class is very organized in terms of the lectures, notes, and grading. Personally, sometimes his teaching on certain concepts was difficult to follow IMO because there wasn't as much visualization. However, very doable to do well in course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2824875","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.750384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzA5MTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2824875","instructor_name":"Feng Zhu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-12-16 20:53:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incredible professor. I had heard a lot of warnings about Linear Algebra but this class was a breeze. Dr. Zhu was extremely clear on his expectations. Regularly attending lectures was the best thing that I did, although it wasn't mandatory, he posted all his recordings online in the same day. \nKudos to the course coordinator Dr. Philipson as well. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2824875","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.258768+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTQzMzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1277603","instructor_name":"Florian Bertrand","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2011-01-15 17:02:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great teacher who really makes the material interesting and understandable. Plus he is super attractive and has a sexy french accent :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1277603","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.258768+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDQxMzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1277603","instructor_name":"Florian Bertrand","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2010-12-25 15:17:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, SUPER HOT, sexy accent which is easy to understand. Really knows the material he is teaching and gives really fair exams. Homework graded on completion. Highly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1277603","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.258768+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODQ5MjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1277603","instructor_name":"Florian Bertrand","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2010-12-02 22:18:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is super cute! Has a very good teaching style, does a lot of examples and has very fair exams! Make sure to use the study guide, its reflects whats on the exams perfectly!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1277603","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.258768+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODE4ODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1277603","instructor_name":"Florian Bertrand","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2010-11-25 17:03:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher, knows his stuff, easy to talk to in office hours.  Generally a cool guy.  French accent was no problem.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1277603","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.258768+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODA0NzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1277603","instructor_name":"Florian Bertrand","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2010-11-22 11:59:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher for a great class.  He kept linear algebra fun by giving us the bigger picture.  Also, he grades very fairly although somewhat easier than expected.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1277603","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.258768+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3Njg2NzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1277603","instructor_name":"Florian Bertrand","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2010-10-24 00:36:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a great guy and a good teacher, very helpful and his accent isn't bad at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1277603","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:49.069758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjY4ODMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1025240","instructor_name":"Gabriel Pretel","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2010-01-03 02:56:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gabriel is definitely the best TA I've had at UW. He breaks the material down into what you need to know.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1025240","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:49.069758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjA5MzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1025240","instructor_name":"Gabriel Pretel","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2009-12-20 13:52:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome TA, best I've had in the math department. He has lots of office hours and is always willing to explain a concept to you, and unlike most TA's he's actually good at explaining them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1025240","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:49.069758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjI0NDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1025240","instructor_name":"Gabriel Pretel","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2009-10-07 10:03:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1025240","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:38.977221+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTM5NjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1079215","instructor_name":"Gary Schroeder","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-01-13 20:00:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, learned a lot. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1079215","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:38.977221+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjgyMjg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1079215","instructor_name":"Gary Schroeder","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-12-16 22:57:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gary is a solid lecturer and gives fair tests. I skipped a lot of the lectures because he uses examples from the textbook. Homework isn't graded nor turned in. Class was out of 500 points total. 3 midterms (20% each) and a final (40%). Better than most math professors at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1079215","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:20.571060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODA5MjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3153448","instructor_name":"Giorgio Young","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-04-09 23:26:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've had so far. His lectures are very clear, and he uses class time really efficiently. His board work is super easy to follow, which helped me a lot. I've been to his office hours multiple times, and he is always patient and willing to explain things until they make sense. I definitely improved a lot in his class.10/10!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3153448","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:20.571060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzM1MDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3153448","instructor_name":"Giorgio Young","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-03-25 04:03:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Math340 with Giorgio last semester, very nice and caring. The class pace might be a bit fast but he was always willing to explain any questions during the office hour. If you genuinely love math and wanna know more about it, I would strongly recommend him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3153448","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.407068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODAwNTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1772334","instructor_name":"Gregory Shinault","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-05-20 22:59:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's really helpful and he's always available at his office hours. He seems to really like teaching and he is charismatic and fun to be around. If you ever take Linear Algebra, remember to study eigenstuff (eigenvectors, eigenspaces, eigenvalues). He's quite passionate about both his teaching and his love of math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1772334","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.407068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzc3ODIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1772334","instructor_name":"Gregory Shinault","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-05-16 19:08:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shinault is a very good professor. His lectures can be unclear at times but that is only due to the nature of the subject material, he is always available for office hours and explains things with crystal clarity, and will give you advice about upcoming exams if you ask the right questions. He is also a cool guy if you get to know him a little.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1772334","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.407068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDc0Mjgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1772334","instructor_name":"Gregory Shinault","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-04-02 09:59:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really good math professor. Explains things very well. Lectures are well organized and presented in an understanding way. He is always willing to help outside of class and the exams are written very fairly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1772334","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.407068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDQxMjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1772334","instructor_name":"Gregory Shinault","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-03-23 23:46:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor, my only problem with him is that he speaks REALLY softly (sit in the front!). The class is super easy, and his lectures clarify anything that I didn't understand. The exams and homework are also cheap easy points. He's also pretty funny sometimes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1772334","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:36.386091+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTgxNTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3127839","instructor_name":"Honchang Ji","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-02-04 08:03:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"I liked the lectures. Moved too slow at the start and too fast at the end, but I liked how you just follow along the online worksheet with him. Makes taking notes easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3127839","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:36.386091+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTIzMzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3127839","instructor_name":"Honchang Ji","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-12-09 18:47:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible lecturer, explains everything super quickly and just skips over parts he understands or deems as \"easy.\" Good luck if you don't understand something in lecture because he will not explain it well. His notes could not be more disorganized, he would get annoyed when no one knew answers to concepts he explained terribly. Lecture is useless.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3127839","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:36.386091+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDA4Njgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3127839","instructor_name":"Honchang Ji","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-12-03 06:26:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the worst professors I've ever had. He seems to know what's going on in his head, but has no idea how to teach. He goes super slow on easy material, and very fast once it gets difficult. I would say he's nice, but that's barely true, and kindness doesn't get your students A's on the tests. The average for our last midterm was a 60%. Beware.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3127839","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:36.386091+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTc4Njkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3127839","instructor_name":"Honchang Ji","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-12-01 17:44:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rude and unhelpful\n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3127839","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:18.690338+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDQ1NDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3002810","instructor_name":" Hyukpyo Hong","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-12-27 16:38:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best Math prof. I've had so far. He's clearly passionate and willing to go in more depth while he explains concepts clearly. He'll also crack a witty joke or statement every know and then, and he might occasionally do something really funny. He always shows up to class with a smile and cares about his students. Lectures are recorded but go to them!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3002810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:18.690338+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzQ4NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3002810","instructor_name":" Hyukpyo Hong","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-12-17 20:00:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are not mandatory but are worth attending. You can learn off the textbook but personally I learned better under him and didn't feel the need to use the textbook. He has a good homework system that's not too stressful but enough to where you actually learn, and if you want more there's the practice problems in the textbook. 10/10 instructor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3002810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTM2ODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-05-16 17:55:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easiest class ever. Finished with 100+%. English isn't her first language so some words are tough to hear, but overall not bad. Anyone giving her a bad review just didn't attend lecture or discussion because we practically went over test problems. More than fair grader and gives good feedback online. She provides plenty of practice for exams too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjU5Njc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-04-19 00:38:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you're already pretty good at math, you might be able to handle Professor Hu's class. But if you're struggling and need extra help, I would suggest looking elsewhere. The lack of clear instruction and engagement can make it tough to succeed, and it's easy to become discouraged and frustrated.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjU5NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-04-19 00:36:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hu's math class has been challenging. She teaches in a monotone and detached manner, often with her head down as she writes on her iPad. She doesn't seem to engage with the students or show much interest in our learning. It feels like we're being taught by a substitute teacher, and this has been the case throughout the entire semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU0Nzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-26 02:06:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Homeworks are always the best tool for reviewing exams. Lectures explain theorem well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ1Nzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-24 00:35:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Difficulty for the exam is fair. Extra credits were available and we can also drop one of the lowest. Not much homework, and it was an good experience","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ1Njky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-24 00:21:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very Great Class, good teaching, no much hw press, easy test, good note and review sheet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjIzNTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-21 21:25:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jiahua Hu simply focuses on the wrong things such as extremely complicated theorems that will never actually be tested on. Be prepared to learn everything either on your own like Kahn Academy or some TA's office hours. The exams are all of the grade + easy homework yet the help Jiahua gives for reviewing for exams wasn't enough to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTcxNTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-17 06:13:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Required homework was nice as it was only a few problems, but there are more optional problems if you want more practice. Prof Hu is not a good lecturer, and explained the concepts poorly, most of the time she would just transcribe the textbook's definitions or go through long, unnecessary proofs. I had Ben as a TA, he was really great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjY4MTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-11-18 19:35:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"On my first midterm I got a 30/40 through just attendance in the class and discussion-- class average 32. The second midterm I purely focused on learning through Khan Academy, and my second midterm grade became a 37/40-- class average 31. I think that explains enough. She's abrasive when the class is quiet and doesn't explain anything conceptually","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjQ5NTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-11-16 19:43:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hu is the least intuitive and easy to understand professors I've had at UW. She rarely strays from explicit definitions in the book. She doesn't use examples and shows no emotion in lecture. This makes me feel she doesn't have a deep grasp or interest in the subject itself. Other prof exam average is way higher, I wonder why! Skip her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjQ2MjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-11-16 06:29:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Jiuhua Hu goes over concepts at a good pace in lectures and writes good notes, however, she is at times hard to understand. She only teaches the easier parts of this class, making you have to figure out the harder parts on your own. Canvas page is very disorganized and bare bones. Ended up teaching myself more of the class than she did.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODc4MjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-04-20 18:08:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are not great and honestly you have to teach yourself everything. The exams were also extremely difficult because of how they are graded. The material itself is not bad and is honestly fun, but the lectures are not worth going to. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODE4Mzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-04-12 03:03:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are optional, but not recorded, instead filled out notes are posted. Lectures are somewhat useful, but can become droning and boring. Concepts are challenging, but Prof Rodriguez doesn't make the calls more challenging than it already is.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzA4MzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-03-17 21:23:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Teaches entirely in proofs, everything you will learn in terms of problem solving is gonna have to come from outside sources unless you can fully take in everything from lecture perfectly. Lecture drones on and he overloads you with abstract information while very rarely providing examples. Fine person, wasnt rude at all, just not a great teacher. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjE5NjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-02-17 19:14:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Reads off the slides but doesn't explain. If you don't want to learn and want a bad gpa then sign up for him ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjIxNzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-09-04 14:40:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"He never even introduced himself at the first class, he just started teaching math. \"Teaching\" is a generous term, as he would read from pages of fill in the blank notes and then proceed to confuse himself. He refused to answer questions during lectures and was blatantly rude in conversation. AVOID AVOID AVOID!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNTMyMjgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-07-29 17:44:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was unclear during lectures and explained concepts in a complicated manner. He not one of those teachers that is going to make you have that \"a-ha\" moment (which I feel is especially important with mathematics). Unfortunately, I had to spend a lot of time learning concepts outside of class because most lectures would fly over my head. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTgyNjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-05-06 20:28:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Poor lecturer and the class was mostly self study. His attitude is the issue. His responses to questions are sometimes blatantly rude. He often declines to answer questions entirely. I have had multiple exchanges with him during exams where he was incredibly rude and unreasonable. No peer of mine has said a good thing about him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTcyNTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-05-06 03:19:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesn't have a flow while teaching in the class. He just comes and starts doing math. He should listen more to students and most importantly make the class more engaging. He just comes and starts working on the math problems without interacting even once with the students. I believe there is a huge gap between him and his students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDYwNzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-04-27 18:01:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, he covered all the necessary material for the midterms and final, and is a decent lecturer and relatively good at explaining.He doesn't post lecture videos, but does post annotated notes. His lectures are fast-paced and there's a lot of content covered, but he's responsive to questions and going to office hours was helpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjM3OTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-04-23 16:30:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"An awesome professor; clearly passionate. Lectures were a dry at times but that could be because the curriculum was basic. He spiced things up at times with the linear algebra cookbook. He was very clear and the exams were well-constructed. However, for those genuinely passionate about math, I'd recommend 341 over this class, as it was quite basic.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTA3MjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-01-21 01:32:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Mundinger speaks clearly and it is clear he cares about teaching. His lectures can sometimes be dry but I ultimately noticed his passion about linear algebra. I am a math major and his way of teaching fit my learning style, but others may not like the theorem, definition structure. Exams were easy conceptually but arithmetic heavy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODA2MjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-12-29 00:14:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had a funny personality which helped keep the material fresh, and he did a good job of connecting current topics to stuff from previous chapters. Lecture notes aren't posted until the end of each chapter, but you are much better served going to lecture itself--even after missing just two, I had to work for weeks to catch up conceptually.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzkyMjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-12-25 18:55:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures aren't that heplful, not recorded either. had to refer to friend's prof's notes and recorded lectures before exams. class isn't hard in general.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzU4ODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-12-20 20:49:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Near 80% of the grade is toward exams, which is too much. I would say to include a group project for a grade booster and to lower the weight of exams. Now, with the professor his lectures were so boring and hard to follow. Just had to wait for reviews for past exams to come out so that you could actually understand how to do the problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzEyNjg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-12-17 02:46:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Decent lectures; material wasn't too challenging, but it wasn't a cakewalk either.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjU0NTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-12-13 20:46:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joshua was the driving factor as to why I enjoyed this class. He was quick to figure out a new way to explain concepts if there was confusion, and sprinkled in some fun personality to the class which made lectures go by fast.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDk1NDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-05-20 04:41:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P was a great professor for 340 - only regret is not going to more office hours. The grade criteria is strict but pretty clear throughout the semester. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDExNzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-02-29 15:12:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P is the best professor I've ever had. I disliked math when I started 340, but her class was math done right. Her classes were extremely well organized and the notes were clear. Not only does she teach the content, Dr. P also actively makes sure her students understand the concepts. I highly recommend taking a class with her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTM0NDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-01-29 20:10:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P was probably the best math professor I've ever had. I'd go so far as to say she was one of the best professors I've had here at UW Madison over the course of my 5 years. She really cares about students, she makes lectures interesting, her workload in this coarse was fairly light, and she made content easily digestible. Amazing professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzEyODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-12-17 02:59:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P is an amazing professor and runs the class really well. She has notes templates posted online so you can print them out and she goes through them in class so note-taking and studying are very easy. She encourages questions and is extremely kind and energetic during lectures so you won't feel bored. I would recommend her to everyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzAyNjQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-12-16 04:22:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr.P is the best teacher I've ever had. I can't say how good her lecture is because no words would be enough. Her sense of humor made me love linear algebra. she is also passionate about the material. I encourage everyone to take her class if you have a chance. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDA5OTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-11-17 02:26:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P is the goat","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Mzc1NTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-11-11 19:00:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P was an excellent lecturer and did the best job anyone could do trying to make linear algebra comprehensible","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjM3Nzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-09-27 15:06:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P is one of the best lecturers I've had at UW-Madison. She makes things clear and concise. Her sense of humor helps engage me in the content. She is dedicated to making math accessible and fun. Highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTQxNjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-05-17 02:32:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P is amazing given her very interactive lectures and well-structured materials, making reviews easy. TAs are awesome too! They are always available and gave thorough explanations to every question. Strongly recommended!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTM0MTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-05-16 07:05:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would recommend Dr. P to anyone who is taking this class. She is very engaging, explains everything well, extremely organized, and always available for questions. Her tests were fair and the practice tests/homework were very good predictors of what's on them. She is a great professor overall and I had a great experience with this class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Nzk1MTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-05-02 21:09:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was very understanding, graceful, and a professor whose class gave me a very important turn in my life. I trust her unconditionally and, at the same time, thank her for her tolerance and patience, which was most beautiful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjgyMzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-04-21 14:27:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Dr. P in math 320 not 340 and she was amazing. I had early morning discussion and never went but she covered the material so well in lecture that I have had no problems with homework or exams. She makes lectures entertaining and understandable, and has lots of examples. Go with Dr. P for 320!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjA5NDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-04-11 18:31:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class isn't easy, but Dr. P did an amazing job simplifying all of the concepts and clearly cared about student's learning. She was always open to questions and was willing to re-explain topics as many times as needed. Lectures were also recorded, which was super helpful. Great prof, crappy material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:18.343335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNDc5NTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-07-03 16:15:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Niedorf is great professor because he uses very organized notes, is easily accessible outside of class, and he genuinely cares about his students. If you have to take Math 340, Professor Niedorf is a good choice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063233","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:18.343335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzA1OTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-05-16 19:51:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lars explains the concepts very well and seems to genuinely care whether the students can understand. He provides templates for notes, which makes learning the material easier, and the HW is easy if you don't procrastinate. The tests are a huge portion of your grade, however, and the MCs are usually a bit tricky.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063233","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:18.343335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjcxODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-05-13 21:56:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor but a hard class. Lectures get a little boring because unlike most math classes he doesn't ever pause for students to try an example on there own but he is a good teacher. Tests are very hard though, partial credit was strict, and the multiple choice questions weirdly abstract. Lectures are recorded which is nice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063233","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:18.343335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTg3Mzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-04-20 23:42:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lars is a good person, always comes to lecture extremely happy. He could have taught a little better though. He would often struggle to answer a question from any student and his lectures get extremely boring. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063233","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:18.343335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDU1MDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-12-29 07:31:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lars is a very knowledgable professor and it is clear he is passionate about Math. His lecture style is amazing for first semester freshman coming from high school since he uploads blank and filled in copies of his notes as well as lecture recordings. He is very understandable and is always willing to answer your doubts mid-lecture. Def recommend!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063233","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:18.343335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzQ3MTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-12-17 18:46:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nicest guy ever, first time in college where I felt like a professor actually cared about his students. Gave me extensions and checked in on me when I was going through serious sh*t (censored for RMP site standards). He's pretty good for how new he is and provided lecture recordings (if you are like me and fear the stench of CS freshmen).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063233","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTg3Njk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-04-21 03:08:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible experience, zero empathy. Don't take him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzMzMTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-02-01 18:37:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures weren't good but I've had worse. He didn't like to grade papers or homework, so we were graded by true-false tests and open-ended quizzes that TA's graded. If you complete the optional homework and listen to the lectures you will get a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzE5Nzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-01-27 04:01:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is my first time ever rating 1 star for a professor. I usually try to like professors even though they may have a bad reputation. However, Maxim's class was really boring. His recorded lectures were just reading stuff from the textbook VERBATIM. Just expect to self-study a lot. Tbh most intro level math courses so far were 90% self teaching","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzE4Mzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-01-26 21:05:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely rude to students, lectures are really just reading slides, slides are really just adapted from textbook, so reading textbook directly is better than taking his class. Exam contents are very different from his lectures and quizzes, so lectures can only help a little on exams, so you have to google for random questions and pray for luck.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjUxMTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-01-08 01:17:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"very rude, intimidating, and overall unprofessional.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjI3OTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-01-03 04:56:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Advantage : "I feel" lectures are very organized and grading is fair. Disadvantage : "I feel" some exam questions are out of material and explanation.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjI2MzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-01-02 20:26:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor was not helpful over email and made you feel dumb if you asked questions. No calculator was allowed but our final had calculations with 5 and 6 digit numbers and ugly fractions. Some problems Maxim couldn't solve himself but they would still appear on our exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjEzNTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-29 20:29:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible experience and did not explain material well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjA3Mjc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-28 09:15:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't want to see him again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTcxNDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-22 02:04:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"the most horrible, rude, and stubborn professor i've ever had. waste of money and time to take him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY3NTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-21 20:00:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I cannot express enough how bad this man is. He is geniunely the most malicious teacher I have ever had in 15 years of education. Many people had technical difficulties and he emailed us to stop contacting him and that they would be recieving 0s. He changed the exam format 3 times before the final actually happened. Not a good teacher and careless.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTU5ODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-20 23:30:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"There is a deep disconnect between lecture content and quiz/exam content. Lectures are dry recounts of the textbook, and the professor's interactions with students are thoroughly discouraging. By far the most unreasonable class I have ever taken.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTU0MzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-20 04:28:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely rude to students on Piazza posts, class average on the final is 50%, STAY AWAY. TAKE 340 WITH LITERALLY ANY OTHER PROFFESOR.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTQ3NDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-19 08:54:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dude really does lack any ounce of empathy. He doesnt even teach; he reads straight from the textbook and then belittles you if you are confused. Tests are extremely unfair; 10 T/F questions, each test worth 25% of final grade. The grading doesnt accurately reflect your skills, just how well you can guess.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDc3MTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-15 03:50:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"I said mandatory attendance because part way through the semester he decided to make attendance to problem solving sessions worth extra credit if you went to enough. Kept changing how quizzes and final would work. Unaccommodating and rude to students. Offered extra credit if you did your quiz in a certain format, but people would run out of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDY2OTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-14 17:57:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Max was extremely rude and unaccommodating during our online classes in the pandemic. His lectures were taken straight from the textbook and the exams were 10 T/F questions that were 25% of your grade. He changed the format of our final exam within two days and refuses to acknowledge student suggestions, regarding them as complaints. Don't take.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDQzMDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-12 06:16:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am not fond of him for changing policies so quickly and being so stubborn during COVID times as well. Kept two unfair midterms with only T/F questions ( which btw accounted for 50% of your grade). Changed final exam policies to help students out and then later reverted to stricter policies in 5 days. Extremely erratic, unfair behavior.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDAwMTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-12-09 17:10:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never explain concepts clearly in his lecture. He just read ppt and explains nothing. Reading a textbook is greater than taking his lectures. And the awful thing is the unfair exam. Midterm only test 10 t/f questions and midterm is 25% GPA each. that means you make one wrong answer and your GPA gets deducted by 2.5%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODg5NDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-11-25 19:41:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Unfair grading with exams, does not really explain concepts well. Avoid this lecturer if possible, reads off the book/his notes for lectures rather than actually teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODMwOTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-11-17 09:07:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the worst. Makes class so difficult. Doesn't understand student's stress or the difficulty of the pandemic. Will be rude or laugh at you if you ask for help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzYzNTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-11-03 14:59:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor. Skips too much in lectures where it is impossible to understand anything. Assumes students are familiar with everything. Unfair midterms with T/F questions. Offers almost zero flexibility. Rude professor overall and a terrible teacher. DO NOT TAKE ANY OF HIS CLASSES.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzA0OTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-10-15 21:12:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't EVER take his class. He is the most irresponsible professor I've ever met. You will totally get mocked by him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjYyNDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-09-25 12:44:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"RUDE NOT AT ALL HELPFUL SARCASTIC. YOU CAN'T ASK HIM FOR HELP COZ HE THINKS STUDENTS COMPLAIN TOO MUCH. MAKES THE COURSE UNECCESSARILY DIFFICULT","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjU1OTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-09-22 02:15:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"RUN! He would complain students didn't participate, then outright call them stupiid and laugh at them. If you did the tiniest thing wrong in an exam, you would be failed and mocked. Expect absolutely no empathy from him whatsoever. You could be in the hospital and he wouldn't move a deadline for you. Took 340 with another prof and easily got an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTU3Nzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-08-08 16:20:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very organized course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:53.463913+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzIyMjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709676","instructor_name":"Mingzhong Cai","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-02-05 16:12:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"His tests are very difficult and go above and beyond what you may see in homework or quiz work.  Be prepared to study a lot!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:53.463913+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzA0Nzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709676","instructor_name":"Mingzhong Cai","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-01-29 12:21:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Homework and quizzes are very straight forward and based on the textbook. First exam was a breeze, but then he seemed to overcompensate for that by making the second midterm and final nearly impossible. I studied like crazy and didn't even recognize the material on the final exam. Lecture is useless. Know your proofs!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709676","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:53.463913+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTcyNTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709676","instructor_name":"Mingzhong Cai","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-12-27 00:44:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"this class is difficult. homework and quizzes aren't that bad but they do not prepare you for tests. he tested more on abstract concepts, not so much numerical examples like the homework was. i don't even know how i would have prepared for the tests. wouldn't recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:53.463913+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTI2MTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709676","instructor_name":"Mingzhong Cai","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-12-19 14:46:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"though helpful, he gives the hardest exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709676","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:53.463913+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTI2MDk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709676","instructor_name":"Mingzhong Cai","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-12-19 14:43:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"gives super hard exams.think ahead before you choose to take his class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709676","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:53.463913+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDcxNzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1709676","instructor_name":"Mingzhong Cai","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-12-14 14:32:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall a decent professor, perfectly understandable. Lectures are sometimes useful, other times not. Rely on the book and do the HW's to learn. Exams are moderately difficult, but do-able.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1709676","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.143219+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NzI5MjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1079222","instructor_name":"Mustafa Kalafat","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2008-08-09 15:36:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Read out of the text book, copied it onto the board extremely slowly. Writes really slow, seems like he has OCD to write perfect letters, erasing and re-erasing multiple times. Pauses while speaking many times and overall does not help at all. Reading the text is more useful, class is a waste. I like math, and would not recommend taking 340.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1079222","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:14.756340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMzgwNTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3161381","instructor_name":"Nicholas Derr","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-08-21 18:59:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my favorite professors. He is fun and he explain all the concept extremely clear and easy to understand. He answer questions after every new concept or topics which is really helpful. If he has other courses I would definitely love to take! As for the course itself, paying attention in lecture and practicing the past exams is enough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3161381","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:14.756340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTkwNDQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3161381","instructor_name":"Nicholas Derr","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-05-25 04:37:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the better professors I've had at UW for sure! Pretty good as a lecturer, responded to queries and was overall a great person. Made class really interactive and easy to pay attention in. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3161381","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:14.756340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTAwMzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3161381","instructor_name":"Nicholas Derr","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-04-22 16:16:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing prof, I can go into lecture and come out understanding without needed supplementary material. He makes sure to clear confusion after every example and theorem. He's also pretty funny making jokes in lec. Truly one of the best profs I've had at UW. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3161381","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:41.387103+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODY0MDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1934009","instructor_name":"Robert Grizzard","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-05-14 01:25:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've taken four math classes at UW and Grizzard is definitely the best professor I've had in the department. Teaches in a way so that topics are constantly building off the previous ones, and emphasizes understanding things conceptually and practicing the arithmetic. My only complaint is the class was somewhat disorganized and inconsistent.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1934009","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:41.387103+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzU5MDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1934009","instructor_name":"Robert Grizzard","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-05-03 15:15:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"You absolutely have to attend lecture to do well, and although it seems unorganized at first, looking back at notes you realize how well Bobby teaches. He's funny and caring and gives you every opportunity to do well, even if the class is hard work. I recommend sitting in the front to hear him best and be able to read his handwriting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1934009","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:40.059739+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODU4ODU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1625443","instructor_name":"Robert Harron","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-02-22 02:04:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took two classes by this professor. Clearly states what you need to know. You'll do well if you attend class and read the recommended book sections.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1625443","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:40.059739+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODg4NDYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1625443","instructor_name":"Robert Harron","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-06-13 00:12:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Pacing was pretty slow, but more examples is better than too few. Otherwise lectures were informative and laidback, with jokes thrown in here and there. Homework is long but rarely redundant/is always helpful to learning the material. Exams were very fair. Definitely take a class with Professor Harron if you can","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1625443","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjk2MTA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2003-09-11 17:49:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had almost given up on math before this class...Definitely a class you want to go to every day, if you have Wilson.  Unlike too many math lectures, it will actually be worth your time.  His office hours are incredibly helpful if you have questions, and","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTMyMDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2003-08-18 19:30:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very tough course, but professor makes it bearable.  Assignments are posted online and emailed, so ditching class is a bit safer.  Curved the grades ALOT.  (250/400 was a C!!)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:06.075539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTcxMTUxMg==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:130332","instructor_name":"Ronald Dickey","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2003-03-15 16:28:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/130332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzA5OTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-08-27 19:50:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures are really really bad","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzAyMDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-08-23 18:09:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor, cant teach. Definitely don't take his class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTU1NjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-06-07 01:32:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell Professor Paul is very passionate about math so the lectures are very enticing if you share that same passion. His lectures are more conceptual and contain fewer numerical examples but this allowed me to learn the content on a much deeper level. He is very accepting of questions from students and id take a class with him again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDQ1MzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-04-16 00:07:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"He definitely knows and enjoys what he's talking about, but he has difficulty to clearly explain it. Speaks very fast so it's almost impossible to follow unless you are super familiar with the content. When you can't follow, the blackboard notes won't do much help because they were terribly handwritten and therefore very difficult to recognize.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDI5MDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-04-12 19:51:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"cannot understand what he is talking about, messy notes on blackboard, too much unnecessary proof, learn  from TA and learn by self from the book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTM0MzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2011-05-05 14:22:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Went to lecture the first couple weeks, couldn't understand a word he was saying.  Self taught myself and understood mostly, should have gone to t.a. office hours more.  Would randomly attend his lectures to see if I could understand better, although I knew what was going on in the book, I still could not understand what he was saying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjY0Nzg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-12-27 22:40:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were difficult to understand, though the homework often brought clarity. Fast-paced and difficult, but not *too* difficult. I think that the overall course structure was pretty good. I learned a ton. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't get an A, though. I did very poorly on 1 exam, and the grading scheme made it difficult to recover.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjUyNzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-12-24 20:23:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prior to this class,I was interested in Intro to Linear Algebra. But it has been semester of struggling with proofs, and trying to absorb all of the material from lecture. A nice person and willing to help, but chose a wrong approach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQ3NTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-12-23 18:14:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"AVOID THIS PROFESSOR! He did not teach the course that was advertised. We focused on proofs instead of computations even though the class is intended for physicists and engineers. This was definitely not the \"intro\" class I was expecting. Really, avoid this professor at all costs!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjEyMjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-12-19 04:49:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Like others are saying, he is a very nice guy. But, he made this course much more difficult than it should have been. Lectures disorganized, a few times he rushed thru VERY important concept with 5-10 minutes of class left and then assigned those concepts as homework. His grading scale (released a week ago) does not fit the course difficulty well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjAzMDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-12-18 15:05:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean is enthusiastic, but his method of teaching is wrong. Begins by kindly answering questions, but then he progresses into difficult concepts before completely clarifying rudimentary topics. Quote: \"[the final exam] numbers are tame.\" The first problem didn't have anything close to tame numbers... He is a nice person, but not the best teacher. :/","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTYwMjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-12-15 12:49:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dreading this final. Sean is a nice guy, and I don't mind hard work, but he is not teaching the advertised course. All proofs and 1 month from now, all will be forgotten. He's made this course conceptually more difficult than 3rd semester calc course. theory/proofs fine to learn, but exams for this class SHOULD NOT BE 80% PROOFS!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTU5NDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-12-15 09:40:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid him, if you can. I came into this class expecting to learn, without having to struggle to pass. This is an ELEMENTARY course, Sean. He taught too much abstract ideas, and did not introduce topics well. He just dove into them. Also, why was majority of homework and exams proofs? Again, this is an elementary course, Sean. I learned 90% from TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTEwOTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-12-11 17:03:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was treated as math 341 and then some. Zero computations in class, complex computations on the exams, 90% of the homework was proofs, no review sessions, zero practice exams. His intentions are off, he needs to connect with the students better and understand that majority of people learn better by seeing examples.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTA5OTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-12-11 16:06:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean's approach is all wrong.  This is an applied course; not a theory course such as 341. There can be proofs, but not at the level of abstraction that he provides.He lost everyone! Compare the syllabus to other linalg courses.No applications covered: no prin components,page rank,svd, fourier series,etc. endless proofs instead! A lost oppty.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDM5OTM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-12-05 01:29:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Lecture makes no sense, he skips basic concepts and goes straight into high level stuff without explaining the concepts at all. Way too many proofs. Homework is poorly written and extremely long.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzY0MDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-11-21 12:27:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid him!! His lectures are disorganized and incoherent.  He seemed to hate using numerical examples that would help the class, and rather enjoyed proof-based examples.  Oh, and he had a penchant for saying that something was \"obvious\" and refusing to elaborate further when questions were asked.  His expectations of us were way beyond Math 340.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjI2NzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-10-29 02:55:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"His level of mathematical thinking and student expectation is well above what is expected for an introductory linear algebra course. He has embedded proofs into every homework and exam, his examples are done using symbols and letters when a numerical example would be much more effective. I would stay away if you are taking 340.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMTkzNjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-10-19 20:33:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"His first time teaching math 340. Very Nice Guy and wanted to help, but did not help. He would not help us through the homework problems before they were due, even if we showed up at his office, at the cost of us not learning the material. Made his class entirely proof based, which is what 341 is supposed to be!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTMwNjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-04-26 06:41:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are pretty confusing, but every now and then he would make a little math joke and that's why he's not a 1. Definitely check if there's a better prof out there, but if he's your only option, he's not completely terrible. Definitely be prepared to watch a lot of Khan academy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNDY0MDk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-07-22 17:48:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"As easy as a math class can get. First part of the class is literally multiplying and simplifying matrices. Practice tests very similar to midterms and final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzYwMDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-06-10 11:44:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy professor does not mean he is a good professor. He rarely explain deep or hard concepts (which are important  actually) well and simply confuse everyone.  Condescending in the class. Feels that I have not learned anything except passing the exams with good grades. If you take math seriously or pursue a major in computer science.  Avoid him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjUzNjg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-05-15 09:25:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy professor, the midterm and final were very similar to the reviews he gave.  He will try to elaborate on more complicated topics to improve understanding (which often just confuses everyone) but only tests on the most important, basic concepts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNDI1NzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-06-19 19:48:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"While the tests were easy (M/C) and mirrored the practice exams, homework contained numerous errors - including incorrect definitions of mathematical terms. Prof. Gurevich repeated himself in lecture for weeks, so not many topics were introduced. Engaging Prof during \"extra\" evening lectures, though. Easy A+ & easy to skip, but I didn't learn much.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzYyNDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-05-30 13:30:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shamgar's lectures are a little bit hard to understand and he keeps repeating everything he says during the lectures. The class is not hard at all. My midterm and final were multiple choice and they were very similar to the practise exams. It really easy to get a A, if you just attend your discussion and skip most of your lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjcxNzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-05-13 18:04:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Goes out of his way to help students and prepares you well for his exams. He goes through plenty of examples and the questions are similar to the ones he does in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDQyMTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-06-17 05:11:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seems like a nice guy but his lectures are kinda scattered. The notes are kinda messy. But fortunately there's no homework and the midterms and quizzed are from the worksheets and the book so take advantage of that.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODE0NTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-05-08 20:24:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were impossible to follow along due to the amount of proofs that he tries to cram into a 50 minute period. The tests are also half proofs, making it difficult to get a good grade even if you know your stuff. He even threw in some Calc 2 on the final because why not! The book and discussion section will be your friend with this prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODAxODgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-05-07 21:14:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible lecturer, just copies the textbook onto the board. Seems like he does not care at all about whether his students understand the material or not. Do not take.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzYzMDEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-05-03 20:53:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very fast, can't really catch up. I don't think that Linear Algebra is that tough of a subject once you get the hang of it, but this is all self-taught. Sharad is very smart don't get me wrong and he knows what he's talking about, but you can't understand much of what is going on and he expects you to be a master on it the day after","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjQ4MDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-10-12 03:34:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mostly teaches from his notes. Grading is difficult. If you ask him any doubt, he asks you 10 more questions and at last you leave with no explanation. Class average grade is low (since grading is tough). More than half of the class doesn't attend his class. Midterms were difficult. Avoiding his class is good, wait for some other prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTk4MTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-09-17 13:08:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Grades harshly. Out of 30 people only 12 managed to pass in the midterm. Out of the 12 8 barely passed . If I were you I would avoid and save myself a headache.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTgzNTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-09-08 22:13:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"i got 80 in 1st exam and 2nd and 3rd i got 60 still failed. half of the lass failed by his marking standards. Dont take his class. Serioulsy, save yourself. Teaches mostly from his notes. No attendance so hardly anyone attends.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTgyMjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-09-08 10:23:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very odd teaching method. Mostly teaches from his notes. Difficult grading method. Lectures are pretty much not needed. Avoid and save yourself from a semester headache!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTI5MTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-08-14 17:03:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not an easy teacher. His methods are abrupt like his grading scale and writing everything from his notes. Attendance not compulsory. Hardly 4-5 people attended out of 30 people, since he just wrote things which are on his notes. Avoid!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTI1NjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-08-13 15:37:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely harsh grade. Doesn't reply to mails and when you ask a doubt all he says is \"Refer to book\". Avoid his class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTI1MjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-08-13 13:53:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"His average grade curve is D. Teaches from his notes. Very harsh in grading, miss one negative to carry and 10 marks is gone. Awful, Avoid!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTE4MTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-08-11 11:16:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful teacher. Grading is difficult. He loves proof and if you miss something he deducts large points. Grade is very harsh. Avoid!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTE2MTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-08-10 12:40:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful professor. His tenure has allowed him to continue teaching far beyond his days of usefulness. Avoid a semester of headaches, avoid this man.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTA4OTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-08-07 15:34:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gives extremely hard question and deducts marks too harshly. Difficult to score centum in any question. His class is difficult . Avoid!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTAzNTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-08-06 00:56:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely  Hard class with him. He won't help much. Uses his notes too much and literally copies from his notes. If possible, avoid class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNDk3Mjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-08-04 10:23:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easily the worst professor I have had here at Madison. NO HELP whatsoever when you have a problem. Speaks into the board during lecture and is very difficult to follow or understand. Tests are difficult and his grading SUPERHARD!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNDY0MjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-07-22 18:28:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"WORSE PROFESSOR EVER. He literally copies down his lecture notes on board and whenever we have questions about the stuff regarding whatever we are talking about in the lecture, he expects you to find the answer by yourself. I'd say try not to have him if you dont want to have extra stress that you dont need to have","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTk1NDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-04-06 09:37:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took his class online, bought a book, got his notes, which were verbatim from the book. When I would ask for help all I would get is \"You need to do the example problems very carefully.\" Incredibly harsh grader, once lost 4 out of 10 points in a homework problem for forgetting to carry a negative from one line to the next. Would not recommend. Ever","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTEyMTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2014-03-14 17:26:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is easily the most unhelpful professor I have ever had. I took this class online and his communication skills are poor at best. He rarely responded to my emails and rarely answered my questions. His notes are almost identical to the textbook but even more obscure and are of little use to someone learning the subject. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMTcwMjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2013-10-10 14:45:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easily the worst professor I have had here at Madison. NO HELP whatsoever when you have a problem. Speaks into the board during lecture and is very difficult to follow or understand. Tests are difficult, which wouldn't be a problem if he would teach well. Know your proofs, he is oddly in love with them. But the best advice: DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNTU3MDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-08-08 18:46:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely do not take a class with him. Grades harshly, the averages on the exams are CURVED up to a D (majority of class did not pass exams). No effort to use technology in lecture or improve teaching methods. Speaks at the board, lectures are not interactive, and loves his proofs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzUyNzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-05-27 18:11:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I enjoyed learning from Chandarana, and it's obvious that he's passionate about what he does. He does tend to teach concepts quickly, leaving little time for review, which can be tricky since there is so much material to cover. However, it was altogether not too difficult of a class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjk4Njkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-05-16 22:36:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"His notes in class are literally copied out textbook proofs and examples (not kidding). He will fly through it in lecture and continually right on the board so that putting down your pen for a minute might leave you a bit behind. He does however seems very nice and is clear in his speech. I do not recommend him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjkzMTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2012-05-16 11:01:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"He does seem to just write his notes on the board during lecture which is basically just the textbook. But I think he's better than what people are saying on here. His exams are similar in difficulty to what you'll see in his homework and the problems he does in class. I thought he was a decent prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjM5MTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2009-10-14 12:13:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely the worst professor I've ever had. Came to class, wrote the textbook on the board, spoke with a heavy accent, and answered questions with "read your book."  NEVER EVER TAKE A CLASS TAUGHT BY HIM!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NzUzNzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2008-08-19 00:57:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was very polite in the office hours, always using examples and showing proofs. Even though this was a summer course(rapid pace) it was still difficult to keep up with his constant writing. Overall, I would say that he was a good professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NjI3MjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2008-07-01 15:28:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"His writing is really bad. I constantly have to squint or guess what he is writing. He talks facing the chalkboard while writing. He doesn't give time for students to absorb the material. I took his summer class...and he is 3 days ahead on his own schedual in 2 weeks. Avoid him if possible. The focus of his class was on proofs not calculations","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMDk5OTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2006-07-24 09:35:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the worst professor I've ever met. \r His amazing chalkboard skills make you confusing and it is not helpful at all.\r You will be learned much more from the textbook instead of his lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:53.065256+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Njk5Njky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-08-22 16:57:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Math 340 which is the non-proof version of linear algebra. to my surprise, this guy would spend 20-30 minutes a lecture doing proofs that we were never tested on. I have no clue why. Lectures were recorded so I could just skip the part. He's not clear in his lecturing, and I learned the most by just doing the previous term exams to prepare. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2933442","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:53.065256+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTk4MzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-02-24 22:04:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesn't look up for questions as much as he should. Can't even understand him half of the time. Makes simple concepts hard to understand. Lectures are not useful at all. Will answer questions after class, but isn't available for very long. If you take Math340 with him, just know, you will be on your own.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2933442","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:53.065256+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTI1NDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2933442","instructor_name":"Shengwen Gan","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-01-25 21:03:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent, knowledgable and approachable math teacher. His class is easy to follow, and you can always meet him during office hour or ask him questions after class. He also provides additional proof to each theorem, and linear algebra focus on the definition a lot. Math 340 is an easy class, if you attend his class and follow him, you will be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2933442","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjY4ODM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2010-01-03 02:58:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think Shirin is very fair in terms of exams and grading, and the class was definitely worthwhile, but she makes mistakes constantly during lecture. It's almost as if she doesn't prepare for lecture at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjE3MjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2009-12-21 17:33:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really takes the time to explain each topic & can find a way to explain topic to all students.  She's very nice & funny.  Great for Math 340","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjA5MzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2009-12-20 13:56:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"great professor, probably the best I've had in the math department. You actually learn something in lecture. She cares about her students learning the material and is very willing to answer questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:34.429504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTk5MjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3039897","instructor_name":"Timur  Yastrzhembskiy","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-05-01 21:46:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Timur is ok, you can consider him average for Linear Algebra lecturers. The only issue is how Math 340 is structured as a course at UW-Madison. The course is so test heavy and a lot of the test questions are meant to confuse you or test esoteric rules sometimes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3039897","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:34.429504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTQxNzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3039897","instructor_name":"Timur  Yastrzhembskiy","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-05-11 22:36:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Timur is the way to go for 340!! His lectures are pretty easy going, and it is easy to follow along. His lectures are also recorded, and he posts the notes. Stay on top of the lecture material and you will do just fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3039897","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:34.429504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjQyNjI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3039897","instructor_name":"Timur  Yastrzhembskiy","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-05-11 06:50:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really like Timur as a person as well as a professor, although his he does have a habit of making some minor mistakes which costed time during lecture, although reading the lecture notes wasn't too bad as his handwriting isn't too bad. He's pretty good out of the choices you have for linear algebra professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3039897","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:34.429504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjMxODIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3039897","instructor_name":"Timur  Yastrzhembskiy","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-05-09 23:16:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Yastrzhembskiy is a decent professor, but not very helpful if you ask for clarification. His lectures are difficult to understand, and you will most likely have to rewatch them. He has a nice sense of humor to cheer up the mood. There are biweekly quizzes in the discussion sections, which help prepare you for exams. He is overall okay.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3039897","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:34.429504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTIxMjg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3039897","instructor_name":"Timur  Yastrzhembskiy","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-04-11 18:00:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor is great, he did everything he can do to let you get a high grade for the test. His notes are really helpful and he is a very kind person. However, the setting of this class is absolutely awful, 76% percent of the grade is the three tests. The real question is difficultly of test in S25 is relatively harder than the previous semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3039897","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:34.429504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTIwMTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3039897","instructor_name":"Timur  Yastrzhembskiy","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-04-11 15:29:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is an amazing teacher who cares a lot about his students. He has a pretty thick Slavic accent, which can make the lecture hard to follow occasionally, but the provided notes worksheets entirely make up for it. The content of his class is very difficult, so I can understand why people struggle with it, but he is always available to help out. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3039897","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:34.429504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODk2MjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3039897","instructor_name":"Timur  Yastrzhembskiy","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-04-08 20:16:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the worst professors I have ever had at UW Madison. He doesn't explain concepts clearly at all. I had such a hard time in class even understanding what he was talking about because he doesn't explain his thought process! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3039897","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTc5NjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-05-01 22:12:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is one of the best math professors I met in UW-Madison! He provided extra credit for midterm 1/2 for completing related questions in the final. With his detailed notes and detailed solution to practice problems to exams, it's quite easy to get a satisfying grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDYxODk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-04-15 00:15:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures were relatively clear and concise, the homework assignments were very fair, and the exams followed the study guides, homework, and classwork very closely. He cares about his students and was very helpful and attentive during office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzA1MTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-12-18 16:18:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor! By far the best math professor I have had here. He takes time into creating lecture notes, is always on top of communicating with students, and is a fair grader. Great feedback at office hours and he takes the time to explain things for understanding.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjY0NzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-12-15 06:13:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm not sure if linear algebra is actually easy or if he's really just that great of a prof. Def take his class if you have the opportunity! He's very thoughtful about all of his lectures and course material and is very accessible to students. I learned so much and I actually feel confident in what I've learned. He's great, take his class!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjA1NTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-12-11 05:16:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very caring professor. Definitely could tell that he spent a lot of time outside to prepare for his courses as he types up his own notes and homework problems with easy to follow steps. Exams are fair and would only test the content covered in lecture. Would highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjAwODkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2019-12-11 00:56:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best math professor I've had at this university. Trevor gives clear and concise explanations both in and out of lecture. Bottom line is that you will learn a lot if you put in a reasonable amount of work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:02.366500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjIyOTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1653279","instructor_name":"Tullia Dymarz","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2011-12-26 14:17:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"340 was an easy class and Tullia was an okay professor. She had a good attitude and gave good lectures, but outside of class she was arrogant and unhelpful. I'd take 340 instead of 341 any day, however","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1653279","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:02.366500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTM2MDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1653279","instructor_name":"Tullia Dymarz","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2011-12-16 03:05:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell that she is new.  The homework is annoying and the grading is awful on them. Exams are straightforward however. I'd recommend for an easy class like Linear Algebra.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1653279","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:02.366500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzIyNTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1653279","instructor_name":"Tullia Dymarz","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2011-11-28 17:07:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are good, but she's probably the worst professor I've ever had in terms of helpfulness outside of class. And she's not at all supportive of her students--shes seems more concerned with whatever is going on with her, rather than the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1653279","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDE0OTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2004-12-22 23:19:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODE4OTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2004-12-01 22:57:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst. Teacher. EVER.  Doesn't speak English fluently, so he has problems with articles.  He doesn't teach math, he just writes a bunch of letters on the board.  Random ones, cause he doesnt speaky da english.  ****.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:25.641114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDAyOTM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:791230","instructor_name":"Xiuxiong Chen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2006-11-13 01:42:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"He derives proofs and may do a few examples, which he pulls strait out of the book. I stopped going to lecture because I might as well just read the book. Otherwise, he's a humorous good hearted guy who doesn't really care that much about teaching us linear algebra.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/791230","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:25.641114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNDc0NzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:791230","instructor_name":"Xiuxiong Chen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2006-02-10 19:43:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Somewhat disorganized. Lecures consist of directly copying examples from the text onto the board.\r \r Sleep through lecture, and read the text instead.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/791230","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:25.641114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjg0NzAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:791230","instructor_name":"Xiuxiong Chen","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2006-01-01 15:05:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Get in the habit of reading the book; it's the only way to learn this stuff. Tests are often very similar to the homework (which is graded). His english is not the best and his lecture style is confusing (which he openly admits to). He goes into long comparisons between the US and China, and he makes a lot of bizarre jokes that no one gets.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/791230","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:08.346465+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDcyNzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3131256","instructor_name":"Yang  Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-01-10 19:39:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Yang is a good professor overall. He definitely is passionate about the subject and cares enough about the course and his students to give clear examples and answer questions when needed. Compared to what students said about other professors, he seems to be the most thorough. The course itself is VERY test heavy, but he prepares you well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3131256","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:02.716209+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTU1MzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3066542","instructor_name":"Yassine  Tissaoui","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2026-01-27 19:10:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good luck reading his handwriting. I wasted so much time just trying to figure out what he was writing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3066542","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:02.716209+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzkyNjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3066542","instructor_name":"Yassine  Tissaoui","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-06-02 09:58:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a solid professor. Would highly recommend this lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3066542","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.953760+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzIzNjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3041657","instructor_name":"Yayi Fu","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2025-05-19 19:41:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yayi Fu's math 340 was the most miserable experience thus far in my schooling. She does not have any original thoughts during class, she just very quietly speedruns the material on the TV while reading the 1:1 text from the textbook as if she's being held at gunpoint. By the end of the semester our lecture dwindled from ~150 to ~15.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3041657","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.953760+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDY0NzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3041657","instructor_name":"Yayi Fu","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-12-31 17:09:00 +0000 UTC","comment":" Her lectures can be boring as she talks without pauses, but her notes and announcements are clear and well-organized. She posts everything, including lecture recordings and notes, making it convenient to learn just by reading. She is kind, knowledgeable, and responds to questions quickly, both in person and on Piazza.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3041657","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.953760+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzE5NDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3041657","instructor_name":"Yayi Fu","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-12-16 06:24:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Idk, she just doesn't explain anything intuitively. She is a boring lecturer. She just lectures and doesn't explain the why behind anything. You will basically have to teach yourself the intuition and everything. She is a nice person, but she is not a good professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3041657","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.953760+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDE1ODM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3041657","instructor_name":"Yayi Fu","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-11-22 20:10:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yayi Fu unfortunately only reads/fills out her PDF on her tablet, and does not really engage in the class. Nothing is explained intuitively,  but instead through theorems, lemmas, and axioms. Lectures are brutally boring, and it makes me question why I should ever show up. The TA, Elizabeth Hankins, is super nice though! She is super helpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3041657","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.953760+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTYxMTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3041657","instructor_name":"Yayi Fu","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-11-16 03:33:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just filling the pdf file, boring interaction in class. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3041657","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.953760+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODk3NzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3041657","instructor_name":"Yayi Fu","course_label":"Math340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2024-11-05 19:36:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst math teacher/teacher I've ever had in my life. I don't like being mean but she REALLY needs to change.\n\nDon't take this class if you dont have a tablet of some kind because the only notes are fill in the blank and she does not slow down EVER.\n\nShe almost never explains anything and just reads from her PowerPoint.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3041657","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjMyMDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-09-24 04:17:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Shi cares about his student. he gives careful review of the material and is willing to repeat the part that I got confused on. Very reachable during office hour, recommend to take his class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM0OTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-22 20:42:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shouldn't be teaching students, he doesn't care about teaching at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTk5OTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-05-04 21:38:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a terrible lecturer and writes very small on the board. Also not good at explaining concepts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTQ0NTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-04-28 04:05:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"While every other professors in the university are trying to help students navigate through the challenge caused by the outbreak, this professor is giving ZERO resource to the students and he is even restricting his already non-existing resource as he assumes some student are cheating in class. Honestly, the worst teacher I've had in my life.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTMzODA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-04-26 23:28:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"The textbook explains better than he does. He is also paranoid about cheating-direct quote from an email regarding final exam, "So in order to prevent cheating, I will not provide a practice exam". Ok, the content isnt hard, but I see him not showing ANY respect to students by not preparing for lectures and offering students proper resources.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTMyMDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-04-26 18:26:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Like others have said, his lectures are extremely confusing, and we sometimes think he doesn't know what he is talking about. I am so regretful that I took his class, waste of money and didn't learn anything. Not only he is pretty bad at teaching, but also his grading policy is also harsh. I wish I saw all these reviews before took his class. :(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTMxNjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-04-26 16:58:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lecture is to be honest confusing. He did not really make it clear to students I even doubt the he figured it out himself. Though he is honest and respected, his teaching part still need a lot improve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTMwNjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-04-26 06:33:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Like many others have said, his lectures are almost entirely him just reading from the textbook. If he's your only option don't be too worried. A lot of his lectures are definitely confusing, but it could be worse. Fortunately, none of the homework was graded and quizzes were only every other week.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTA4ODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-04-22 23:16:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"class is not well taught i don't think its fair to assume students can self-teach and intuitively understand these concepts with such little help i cant even say he's my professor if sal khan taught me more 340 than he did","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDkxMTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-04-20 18:16:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take this class unless you want to sit in lectures completely and utterly confused learning stuff you don't even need to know and completely learning everything yourself from the textbook. I would NOT recommend this class, choose another one or a different professor if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDA1MjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-03-30 22:50:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zero learning in the lecture room (textbook is better than the prof). All of the learning came from the discussion (I had a good TA) and youtube.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTkyNzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-03-25 20:20:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a math class, but I need to read more than humanity or literature classes because it is hard to learn from him. His blackboard note is whatever in the textbook. He doesn't have interactions during lectures or explain any concepts. I feel like I wasted thousands of dollars taking his class because I need to always learn again from youtube.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTg4OTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-03-24 05:34:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you enjoy self-studying for an advanced math class, he is definitely the professor you are looking for. He doesn't seem to care about his lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTg4ODg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-03-24 05:00:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's true that he writes things from the textbook to blackboard, but I think students always need to self learning something in college. His handwriting is clear and gives clear homework instructions. And he just graduated from the grad school, so I think he did pretty well as a new prof. Needs time to improve tho","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTYwMjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-03-09 01:09:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor simply doesn't teach well. He is very fast (too fast) and expects students to catch up to his PhD pace. He just writes whatever is already written in the textbook and doesn't bother explaining the concept with the level that students can understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTMwODE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2020-02-25 06:33:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"He cannot express his point clearly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzY2MTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2023-11-09 18:02:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture is hard. Tests are easy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjAyODU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-12-20 17:41:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing lecturer! Covers all material, and explains it in a clear fashion. Since the class pace is somewhat quick, I would recommend using the textbook (you can get it free online) so you can read the material/ lesson beforehand and keep up; his lectures will also make more sense. I would not mind if I had to take a class with him again. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzg1MjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-01-22 20:57:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought this class was quite enjoyable once you understood the material. Don't miss the lectures cause it's really hard to catch up once you miss something. Ziquan always answered questions during lectures and adapted to students' needs throughout the semester. 4 exams make up most of the grade, but grade scale is adjusted in favor of students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzA5NDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2022-01-06 14:02:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Linear algebra is a hard class, but Ziquan always tried his best to help. His lecture is okay, occasionally dry, but he has nerd humor that makes it bearable. He is a fair professor I can tell he will definitely improve! He's also dripped out - see his shoes and his 4 foot long golden-chain pocket watch (I'm not joking). He is a Sigma Male.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjYyODgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-27 20:35:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are fast/confusing at times, but he is always open to slowing down or answering questions along the way. Easy/not too much homework. Majority of grade is determined by just 4 tests. Tests are hard, but he's flexible with adjusting grading criteria so the class does well overall. If you just go to lecture and read the book you'll do well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU0NjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-26 01:34:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Linear algebra is a hard class, but Ziquan tries his best to help students. His lecture is OK, sometimes a bit dry, but he provides comprehensive lecture notes. He's responsive and accessible outside of the class, usually responding to emails within 6 hours. He won't trick you and I can tell he will be better after teaching a few more semesters.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ4MTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-24 07:08:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly, he goes fast through lectures and they are not that useful. Almost all of my learning was from the things I did outside of class to teach myself. The only good thing is that the grading was quite generous, and we got an exam drop plus the grade thresholds were lowered slightly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ1Njk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-24 00:21:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Yangs lecture is fine. The lecture notes on the Canvas page are very helpful for review. The main problem is because this is his first teaching in this university, so there are some issues in controlling the difficulty of the topic and the classroom progress, but in general, he is a good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjIyMzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-21 19:51:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"math do be hard doe He's nice. Linear algebra is hard to understand for me, and it's easy to feel lost during the lectures. The average grade for the first two midterms was 80%. The third midterm's average was around 50%. In response, he decided to drop the curve the last midterm to around 75% and also drop everyone's lowest midterm grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTQyMDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-15 20:09:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Enjoyable lectures, but often explains complex topics without giving the basic building blocks, so most people were completely lost. It took a lot of outside sources to actually understand the material; the avg on the 3rd midterm was 60%. I'm sure he'll get more experienced with time and become a great professor, but this semester was a struggle","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDQ5NjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2021-12-10 02:08:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ziquan has that nerd humor that makes lecture enjoyable even if the content is difficult. You definitely need to pay attention in order to do well but the class is very well organized.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:55:49.851852+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDU0OTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:904604","instructor_name":"Adam Berliner","course_label":"MATH340","course_id":"MATH 340","course_uid":"course_eec4aae06b946a73f1878be4","review_date":"2006-11-20 21:54:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Adam is the best TA ever!  He makes everything clear and uses the best analogies EVER!  He also makes all of us cookies  before every exam, and sometimes just for the heck of it!  If you can ever take a class with Adam as your TA, do it!  I've had him twice already, and if I could, I would have him again.  He really cares about his students!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/904604","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]