[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1OTM3MDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2009-06-06 00:33:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great prof.  Interesting, useful lectures.  Assigns a lot of homework, but the exam questions are usually the same/similar to homework problems so make sure to do all the homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTA3MzM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2009-03-04 22:12:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I noticed that there are no helpful reviews for an upper level math course.  Well, she is very straightforward and gives us rigorous lectures.  The lectures give us all the definitions, theorems, and proofs WITH MANY examples.  The homework is a very good example of what the lectures say, and the midterms are variations on the homework.  DO the HW!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzU1ODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2016-04-22 13:23:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"The laziest professor I have ever had.  Rarely showed up on time(if he showed up at all), quizzes and homework graded weeks after they were turned in, and we barely made it thru half the book when the other sections finished it.  Class was a waste of time.  Tests and quizzes were very easy.  Skip the class, read the book and get a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:43.683384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODc3MDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2118579","instructor_name":"Alfredo Wetzel","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-01-29 17:35:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Alfredo is a nobleman. He erases the boards once he is done with a class. He also has clear handwriting and logic, best I've ever seen in a math professor. 100 out of 10.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2118579","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:43.683384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDkxNzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2118579","instructor_name":"Alfredo Wetzel","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2019-03-28 03:17:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class has very difficult exams which are worth 80 percent of the total class grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2118579","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTEzNjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-01-23 01:58:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hated this class--Caldararu made this experience as hard as it could be. He never tried to help student understand difficult concepts, made himself as inaccessible as possible, and held a generally condescending attitude. Linear Algebra with proofs is already a difficult class, and Caldararu only made it worse. Would NEVER take again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTEzNTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-01-23 01:52:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Caldararu's class was the most difficult class I've ever taken. He provided no recourses and his canvas was completely blank. He was also 5 days late on providing a syllabus. He has two midterms and a final that make up a majority of the grade, which most people failed. It also seems like he thinks he is too good to teach this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODU5OTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-01-10 03:18:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very engaging prof","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzg2MTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-12-24 00:09:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"All criticisms are true. VERY few test prep resources. 9 HW assignments and 3 tests. Very generous curve. This class provided the most in depth understanding of math I have had so far. He can seem mean sometimes, but I don't attribute it to malice, just a misunderstanding. This was his first time teaching, we didn't get that far into linear. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzczNDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-12-22 03:50:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Insight to how upper level math courses are. He's decent at explaining but a bit condescending sometimes because of how bright he is. He taught slowly to account for everyone's pace. Definitely ask questions in class, he will take the time to explain properly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzEzNTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-12-17 04:15:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Would not take again. I don't even think he made it through all of the course content. He seems nice and tells some jokes, but was not prepared to teach this class. I learned little, had to search for outside resources to learn anything, he gave very little to no practice work or any homework solutions for review.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjY3ODM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-12-14 08:08:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ridiculous. No lecture notes, no practice exams and solutions, no HW solutions. His classes are way too much confusing. Many of us can't understand what he talked. He taught everything hard but they won't appear in exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTI1Nzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-12-05 20:48:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"He will belittle you and make you feel stupid for not understanding proofs (which he doesn't teach) and not understanding he feels are simple. He tells you, \"study everything.\" Then, you are expected to have mastery level knowledge at baseline. He will just dock you points on exams with whatever he feels is right in the moment. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Mzk0MTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-11-15 03:49:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cannot get a hold of this guy, ever. He expects you to know things that only higher level math classes would teach, and then would be mad when no one knew what was going on. He came to class with no notes and no plan on where to go from there. You could not pay me a million dollars to take another class with this guy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Mzk0MTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-11-15 03:47:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have ever had. So bad, I had to drop the class with him. Lectures were confusing and Canvas was completely blank except for the syllabus. Does not answer emails and gives extraordinarily hard exams that have nothing to do with his confusing lectures. Would not wish this class on my worst enemy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzI0NzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-10-31 16:53:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely challenging content if you don't have prior knowledge of proofs and/or linear algebra concepts. He would ask if anybody knew what was happening, and like 4 out of 30 people raised their hand. His lectures are all over the place and he doesn't provide practice exams/exam review. He also get's mad when you don't understand \"simple\" concepts","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDI5NTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-05-10 12:04:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"He should get a higher score here. Followed by the last comment, he also examine definitions via quizzes, which I think is an effective way to learn!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzc0MDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-05-06 04:07:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"My largest mistake is choose his MATH 341. The other section 80% is A and take home exam, and the other prof 85% AB while 90%A. This guy does not give AB. Hard final exam. He will leave our school and hope he will never come back!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzcxOTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-05-06 00:05:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice professor. Btw he's so hot","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzcwNDgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-05-05 20:56:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"ridiculously hard final exam","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDIzOTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-03-05 03:36:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tough grader. It seems that students cannot make mistakes during the tests. The last question tends to be hard. The definition is memory-based, and you will definitely do badly if you forget. There may not be AB in his class as A is 90 and AB is 88! But he is caring. At least he will give us questionnaire to ask our feeling","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjkxOTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-01-03 19:00:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easiest professor at the University of Wisconsin. It is worth taking if you want an easy 'A' but do not care about learning the material","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ5OTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2021-12-24 19:17:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor. Antoine clearly cares a lot about his students. Amazing and engaging lectures and office hours are incredibly helpful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjIwODg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2021-12-21 18:05:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid. Stopped going to lecture after one (1) month. Better off learning material on your own","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzU1MzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2021-12-03 02:29:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far my favorite professor-really an amazing teacher. He's super friendly and it's clear from taking his class that he truly cares about his students and that he's really passionate about teaching. He makes the material easy to understand with lots of examples. If you have the opportunity to take a class with Antoine, you 100% should.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzExNjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2021-11-29 17:06:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Antoine is by far the best professor I've had so far at UW. His lectures were clear, well-organized, and easy to follow. In class, he never failed to make sure students felt comfortable asking questions. Although he didn't necessarily "teach to the test", homework and weekly quizzes were reasonable and really helped prepare us for the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:26.927644+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Mjg1NzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679089","instructor_name":"Antoine Remond-Tiedrez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2021-11-22 16:35:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Antoine is a fantastic professor. He clearly cares about all his students. He was very accomodating when I missed some lectures, and he answers many questions during lectures. If you do the homework, participate in class, and take advantage of the resources provided (Piazza, office hours, etc.) it's not hard to get a good grade. Highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679089","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:20.706493+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjY4NTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:554318","instructor_name":"Bart Kastermans","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2008-12-23 10:17:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. His lectures are always exciting, as his excitement in proving a new theorem just bubbles over. Extremely funny guy. He is also very helpful during his office hours, taking the time to slowly explain concepts. Exams are a little tough but they are fair. Just work hard, and ask a lot of good questions though and you'll do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/554318","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODk3MjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2017-03-10 15:37:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"He writes so fast its terrible. I'm usually half a chalk board behind him which means I don't have time to actually understand what I'm writing. It sucks because you don't really know what is going on a lot of times. My friends and I will leave a lecture and honestly have no idea what we just wrote down. The homework helped me though.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTQyNzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2142977","instructor_name":"Donghyun Lee","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2016-05-11 16:10:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Donghyun Lee is a good professor. The only thing I can complain is that he does not know how to use chalk; always make noise. Except that, he is smart, helpful and clear. The test is easy and grading is fair. (And I hope the final on Friday will also be easy).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2142977","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.750384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTE5ODAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2824875","instructor_name":"Feng Zhu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-01-24 16:31:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"He isn't the greatest teacher - his lectures are somewhat hard to follow, and when he is asked questions, he doesn't explain very well. However, he is pretty funny, and the curve in the class is very nice. I can't say I learned much in this class but I somehow managed to get an A. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2824875","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.750384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjQ1MTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2824875","instructor_name":"Feng Zhu","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-12-13 05:49:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a fairly new teacher, so for teaching such a hard class, he did a great job. Very thorough and good at explaining.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2824875","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.258768+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTYxOTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1277603","instructor_name":"Florian Bertrand","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2010-04-07 19:52:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor! He is an extremely nice person, and very helpful to students. If you don't understand something in lecture (he is usually very clear, but sometimes concepts are difficult) GO to his office hours! He is patient and will help so so much. Overall, fantastic professor","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NzM1MTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1277603","instructor_name":"Florian Bertrand","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2010-01-16 19:15:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bertrand is a great guy, and a great teacher. He really cares about students and is very helpfull both in class and at his office hours. Also, if you think that his accent was hard to understand, then I would transfer to a different university, because it's nothing compared to other ones at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1277603","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzcxNTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1277603","instructor_name":"Florian Bertrand","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2009-11-15 16:16:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"very fun prof, incredibly nice (and attractive) - i agree that he is more than willing to help you understand material. for me, it's definitely helpful to read the book for reinforcement but it depends on how comfortable you are with proofs, etc. his french accent is not a problem at all. prbly rate ease and clarity as higher if i read before class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1277603","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:49.425024+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDMxNDA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1568048","instructor_name":"Gabriel Navarro","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2011-12-08 19:58:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best math professor I've had at Madison.  He is very clear and patiently explains proofs if you are lost.  Homeworks are very good for test prep, and the tests are medium.  Absolutely recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1568048","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:28.705711+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODQyNzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1912162","instructor_name":"Howard Becker","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2015-05-15 19:46:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were very unclear. He would often miss-prove theorems and have to rewrite them a few times. Homework is moderate level. Exams are moderate to difficult depending on how well you followed his material in class. Must be able to take concepts from class and use them abstractly to create own proofs for exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1912162","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:24.073946+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODA4NjIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2730731","instructor_name":"Jack Burkart","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-01-28 20:30:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good guy! He is extremely available and willing to help outside of class for his office hours and 1 on 1. You can tell he really cares about his students. However, his lectures can be a lot and can often feel like you're hearing someone recite lines from a textbook. Homeworks are hard and take a lot of time. I dropped, but I'd recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2730731","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:24.073946+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDk5OTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2730731","instructor_name":"Jack Burkart","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2021-12-13 19:32:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jack is fantastic. He really takes the time to make sure everyone understands the proofs. Sometimes he makes silly errors on the board (arithmetic is hard even for math PhDs) but he just laughs it off. The homework is hard, but it prepares you well for the exams which aren't too hard. He gives you a practice exam which shows you the exact format.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2730731","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzUxOTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2025-03-09 23:44:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid this professor at all costs.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjc5MTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2025-02-17 17:19:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had him for Math 340. Read all the bad reviews because they are all accurate. He explains things in such a complicated way that it makes the concept way harder than it actually is. Since he takes so much time horribly explaining things it takes all of class time. His lecture notes are also so bad. There's not enough space to explain how bad he is","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjc5MTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2025-02-17 17:10:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took him for Math 340. I read his rate my professor before enrolling in his class. I thought there was no way he could be as bad as the reviews say and his class was the only one that fit my schedule. I learned very quickly that all the 1-star, awful reviews are very true. He's actually that bad. Avoid at all costs. Don't take unless you have to.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzg0MjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-12-19 19:07:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good guy and doesn't deserve the 2/5. If you don't understand a concept, he's willing to help as long as you ask questions. A lot of the class is self-study, which sucks, but that's just how university is going to be. I took lin alg in highschool and my highschool teacher was actually like Prof. Rodriguez, so it's a common teaching style","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzU3NDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-12-18 03:27:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had him for 340: Linear Algebra, He's terrible, his notes are so bad they are like fill in the blanks, and he is not helpful at all. He is not considerate at all.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzU3NDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-12-18 03:27:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Poor lecture notes. I took MATH 340 linear algebra with this professor. The lecture notes were awful.this subject is key to a lot of concepts that I will take in the future so I had to study from online courses. Will not recommend taking it from him. He shows no mercy for any circumstances. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTUxMTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-11-14 20:05:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had him for math 340. He is terrible at explaining things. His lecture notes have so many typos and mistakes. It feels like he makes them the night before. The way he speaks is so technical and confusing. Everything feels rushed. I never know WHY we are doing / learning the things he lectures. I end up having to learn everything on my own. Terrible","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTk5MjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2021-11-06 01:54:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was in Jose's MATH 341 this summer. Honestly, if it wasn't for this class, I probably would have not decided to switch my major from Stat to Math. Linear Algebra is the foundation for any upper-level math courses, and Jose's flipped classroom structure forced me to preview/review materials. It was challenging but very rewarding.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDQ3NzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2021-08-25 20:53:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Jose for linear algebra in the summer. Very underrated professor. Class is a lot of work but it was very well structured.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:18.009234+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODY3OTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767107","instructor_name":"Joseph Miller","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-02-20 02:02:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good and smart professor. But his handwriting is a little hard to read. He also shares his notes. HWs are of proper amount and exams are a little hard but that is linear algebra. If you really work for it, it wont be quite an issue, especially for the final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767107","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:18.009234+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzQ1NzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767107","instructor_name":"Joseph Miller","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2021-05-09 11:04:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joe is a good man. He is very caring for the students, especially during the pandemic. However, his lectures were horrible. He speaks so quickly that students cannot follow the class materials. Also, his notes were useless since his handwriting is awful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767107","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTcwNzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2026-01-31 20:41:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor is very smart and invested in his work. Very proof heavy lectures with very few examples to support learning. Fast-paced and, in all honesty, unbelievably boring. I stopped showing up mid-semester because I fell asleep in class. Studying from the book for the final was a nightmare. Ended with my first and last B. DON'T RECOMMEND.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzY2Nzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2025-03-13 14:45:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor for first UW Madison Math class. Really prepared me for the 500 level classes like 521, 541, and 551. It was a very information-dense class and we went quickly at times, but he published written lecture notes which you could look at after class. All in all, amazing professor who loves his craft. Would take any class with him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTIyNDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2025-01-10 07:49:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mundinger is ehhh. His lectures are really sophisticated and he speaks very professionally. The lectures and homeworks are all in-depth proof based but the tests have some computational problems (which he doesn't directly teach). His grading is very rigorous. Overall, if you a hardcore lin alg course, go with him, otherwise, go with someone else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.508155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDU3OTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967013","instructor_name":"Joshua Mundinger","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-12-30 01:03:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was a difficult class, but I learned a lot! Dr. Mundinger responded quickly to questions on Piazza, and his lecture notes were very helpful. The homeworks were proof-based, which was a struggle, but the expectations on how to write proofs were clear, and Dr. Mundinger helped me improve my proofs in office hours. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967013","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjAwMjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-08-20 07:27:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is one of the best professor I have ever met in UW-Madison. He gives very clear lecture and cares about his students. The daily materials are hard but exams are not so hard. As long as you study hard for it, you will get an A. For those giving him low ratings, I would say you are not for math. But he is the right man for math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTUwODgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-08-01 02:57:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Justin is a wonderful professor. He is extremely encouraging and really considers how his students feel about the math. For those taking Math 112, I will say it seems intimidating or even pointless to talk to him at first but do strike up a conversation because he tells great stories! He makes himself available to his students which is not common.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTMwNDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-07-24 03:57:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are organized (and colorful!) and do not go at too fast of a pace. I will admit homeworks were difficult, but he helps you through them if you attend his office hours. And though the homework is relatively difficult, the exams are much easier. You can tell how passionate he is about teaching by how excited he gets in class sometimes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjgwNjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-05-13 02:21:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Justin is simply the best linear algebra professor I have ever had. I honestly cannot understand the negative ratings he receives, it almost seems like they refer to someone else! He is very committed and truly cares about his students. He also seems very friendly and a nice person! I wish he would teach linear algebra II.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjU1ODYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-05-10 16:20:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great prof for linear algebra! Clearly very knowledgable about the subject and super helpful and understanding in office hours. I would take another course by Justin in a heartbeat, I really enjoyed how much he cares about the material and teaching!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjE3MTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-05-06 08:04:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had him as my linear algebra professor. Probably one of the best professors I've ever met so far based on his passion for our material and the way he constructed the class. It's a hard class. I can tell cuz it's 3 am and I'm still cramming through notes for the final. Justin is a good teacher, but maybe I'm not that good a student after all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDUyNzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-04-13 17:12:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Having Justin as my Linear Algebra professor made everything easier! It is a HARD class and I spent lots of time doing homework problems. But he has the most amazing lectures I've ever had in Math department, good handwriting, slow and clear instructions. Take his linear algebra if you can and you won't regret!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjMzMzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2026-06-08 19:29:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had a pretty good experience. Lars is very easy to talk to, has clear criteria, well-organized notes posted online. Exam covered topics NOT on the practice exam, you need to study everything. But the EC opportunities all semester AND on the final more than made up.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDEzMzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063233","instructor_name":"Lars Niedorf","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2026-05-04 01:18:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lars cares a lot about both the subject and his students. The homework was generally difficult and required writing many proofs. However, he is very accessible outside of class and is always willing to answer questions. The exams were relatively easy and similar to the practice tests. He also offers plenty of extra credit throughout the semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063233","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:03.573912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTM3NzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2407195","instructor_name":"Mihaela Ifrim","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2025-11-24 01:29:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is awesome person but it is very hard class ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2407195","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:08.885661+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODY0NzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2456571","instructor_name":"Omer Mermelstein","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-01-24 06:57:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took Math341 with Omer a year ago. Class was very hard particularly when you try to take too many notes. But remember not to take notes since all are in textbook. You will learn a lot and get inapiration in Mathematical thinking if you just listen. Omer is really patient if you ask questions . Grading is not too bad as your progress is considered.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2456571","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:32.915236+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTU4NDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846901","instructor_name":"Paul Apisa","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2026-01-28 12:34:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Already graduated UW-Madison in Math and Data Science. This is the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life. Nothing compares in difficulty. But I now reap the rewards from it. The rigor has helped me later on in life I feel. Glad I did it as it made me stronger in Mathematics. Get ready if you are taking this course. You are in for a ride.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846901","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:32.915236+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTk4NjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846901","instructor_name":"Paul Apisa","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2025-04-22 02:36:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want to learn a lot, take this class. I think we covered half of Linear Algebra 2 in 341. He's really accessible during office hours and clearly dedicated to his teaching. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846901","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:32.915236+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjE4NDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846901","instructor_name":"Paul Apisa","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-09-15 03:31:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"You will get a very solid foundation and comprehensive view of Algebra (not only about Algebra) from his lecture. His homework, lecture, and worksheet are very inspirational and insightful (also a little difficult). If you actively seek help and are passionate about pure mathematics, then Paul is the best teacher I've ever seen on campus. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846901","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:32.915236+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODYzNDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846901","instructor_name":"Paul Apisa","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-05-08 22:56:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Paul is extremely talented when it comes to the field of mathematics. However, this does translate over to his teaching ability. Paul is unable to assess where the class is on a topic, leading to chronic problems of not being thorough enough on basic topics, and spending too much time on topics that should be left to higher-level classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846901","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:32.915236+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzkyMzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846901","instructor_name":"Paul Apisa","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-05-02 18:52:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Paul makes his class difficult so his students can succeed later. As a student, I was incredibly frustrated by how difficult the coursework was at first, but started to appreciate it much later when my coursework became much easier down the line in other classes. Paul also grades generously and makes sure to make time for all his students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846901","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:32.915236+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjI5NDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846901","instructor_name":"Paul Apisa","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-04-13 20:55:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Paul is a genius, and it shows. However, I think, sometimes, he forgets that not everyone is quite at his level, as he goes through lectures very fast. Homework and exams are incredibly challenging and intense, but graded generously. You'll have a hard time failing, but if you are completely new to proofs, my advice would be to take someone else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846901","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:32.915236+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjMxODQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846901","instructor_name":"Paul Apisa","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-12-23 08:21:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were sometimes rushed which made homework difficult. The exams in the class were extremely hard, but there was a generous curve for the class. He wants to see the students succeed, so there were also multiple opportunities for extra credit. I wish topics would have been explained more thoroughly as I often felt confused.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846901","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:32.915236+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjExNTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846901","instructor_name":"Paul Apisa","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-12-21 05:06:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best Professors I've ever had. That is not to say the course is easy, the course was also one of the hardest courses I've ever taken. For a math major, he is a dream of a professor to have because he motivates ideas and allows collaboration. Everything is graded very generously, fast responses, and always looking to help students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846901","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:32.915236+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODc3MzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846901","instructor_name":"Paul Apisa","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-11-22 00:14:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Paul's class was really difficult and went beyond what most 341 classes cover but he was a really great professor! Super kind and very clear explanations. He was also available for office hours, responds to emails quickly, etc. The homework and tests are super hard but there's a nice curve and opportunities for extra credit. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846901","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:56.079522+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjkyMTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1383659","instructor_name":"Rachel Davis","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2017-05-11 23:36:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rachel is fairly average. You can tell she is nice and she cares about students. Helpful during office hours. There is just something about lecture that makes it fairly average from my perspective but ineffective teaching for many. We basically just went over definitions, examples, and a few partial proofs here and there.  Not too bad overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1383659","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:56.079522+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDU5OTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1383659","instructor_name":"Rachel Davis","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2017-04-17 10:57:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"rachel is a very tough grader, for some proofs in math341, she only gives like 1-2 for total 20 grades. She has very fast teaching speed without care about whether you understand or not. She has quiz every bio week, this is a tough quiz, even though, she has no official final exam, but you have to go to the optional exam in order to have extra.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1383659","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:56.079522+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTk4Mjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1383659","instructor_name":"Rachel Davis","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2017-04-05 10:48:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is nice but her tests are tricky.  It is a proof-based course, but what she writes on the board are definitions, few proof examples copied from textbook and few computational examples . She gives the easiest examples in class and tough questions in quizzes and exams. This does not help me at all. I still have no idea how  to write good proof...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1383659","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:56.079522+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTUyNTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1383659","instructor_name":"Rachel Davis","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2017-03-27 14:26:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Assigned our only midterm the day after spring break so there was no time to go to office hours to ask questions before the exam. I could have went the week before break but I had other papers and exams to prepare for. No TA, just her and it is horrible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1383659","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:41.387103+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzU2MDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1934009","instructor_name":"Robert Grizzard","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2015-05-06 15:06:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Grizzard was great! I had Linear Algebra at 7:45am, yet it was enjoyable (although I kinda like math in the first place) and made sense, despite the hour of morning. He's helpful, good at explaining things, and makes sure you really understand the concepts he teaches.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1934009","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.881710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzc4MjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3062765","instructor_name":"Sarah Strikwerda","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2025-10-30 12:40:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Strikwerda was really kind, excellent, and motivating. Her Math 341 lectures were very clear and engaging as she introduced key ideas of linear algebra through systems of equations before moving to abstract vector spaces. I really enjoyed her lectures. She was always happy to discuss even my off-topic measure theory questions. Highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3062765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:53.881710+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzMyMDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3062765","instructor_name":"Sarah Strikwerda","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2025-10-19 23:38:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Strikwerda taught well. I would suspect that people underrate her because they were personally confused by the course material and dissatisfied when they received back poor test results. There is agency from the students to do well and the teacher to be pedagogically sound, and I think she did the best on her part to teach the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3062765","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjMxMjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-07-18 20:09:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lecture without very hard homework and exams!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTUyOTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-12-16 07:02:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"He runs out of the classroom the moment the lecture is supposed to be over because he is afraid of being held accountable for anything he spewed out over the last 50 minutes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDk4NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2011-01-07 15:59:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tough Class. Proofs are everything. Not the class for you if you need more than a vague proof to understand math. Curve is hard. Decent teacher and office hours really help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDMyMTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2010-12-23 13:52:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were useful, he did a good job of providing examples and he was helpful enough (although not particularly friendly or personable). He's brilliant and clearly knows his stuff (he rarely even uses notes in lecture), but his curve was weird and grading was vague. Exams were easy, but if you made even a tiny mistake you were SCREWED.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODA3MTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2009-05-10 20:30:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"The BEST math professor I've ever had.  His lectures are a bit tough to sit through because he doesn't write down everything on the board clearly, but if you go in and talk to him-he explains EVERYTHING.  It was a tough class though, a 50%=B and a 65%=A (and to get that 65%, you'd really have to work hard for it). And homework was 50% of our grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDk5MDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2025-01-07 12:47:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor's teaching was not it for me. His content presentation is chaotic. He throws random examples at you & fails to build new knowledge on top of existing, presents concepts \"in a vacuum\". Poor verbal explanation skills. HOWEVER, the grading criteria is clear and he's always accessible outside class. Avoid if you want to actually learn things","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODQ0Mjk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-01-17 00:53:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid Shamgar at all costs: -Handwriting during lectures is illegible -Does not explain material clearly at all -Does not explain Linear Algebra material required for a LA class (Math 341 taken) -Makes students wait 45 mins for a SCHEDULED appointment (He told you 4:00? You won't get to see him until 4:30-4:45) -You will learn very very little","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTgyMjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2014-12-24 13:25:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"lol. You have a 5050 chance of getting him to answer your question in office hours. Sometimes he was very eager to help, other times he was cold and straight up said he wouldn't answer questions. Class moves kind of slow and practice exams are fairly similar to actual exams. Quiz questions are similar to homework questions.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDcyNjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2014-12-14 12:38:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Said hw was completion, actually graded on correctness. Said quizzes were only definitions, were actually on tough questions and proofs. Didn't get through material quickly enough so he required weekly evening lectures. Lectures were disorganized and confusing. Tests were very straightforward and not tough as long as you go to both reviews ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzQ3Mzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2014-11-05 10:52:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I've had. Every aspect of his class is disorganized. Impossible to follow his lectures. Holds additional weekly evening lectures. Handwriting is horrible, and you can't even understand what he's saying most of the time. The only learning happens during discussion. Repeats useless example after useless example. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzg3Nzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2014-01-23 21:22:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor!  Did everything possible to help students succeed.  Lectures always very interesting.  Course constructed in a clear way.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTYwNDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2012-12-23 21:58:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shamgar is a great professor, while his lectures can be a little confusing during, you are usually able to figure out what happened afterward.  His TA of choice is Jon Lima and together it is my opinion that they are the best team at Madison.  It is extremely hard to not get an A in this class and virtually impossible to get below a B.  Take it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTQxNTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2012-12-20 21:22:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor. Really prepares you for exams.  Repeats concepts in lecture a lot.  Funny. I never used the book, but I always went to class. His practice exams are EXACTLY like the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:14.053692+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDQyMDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1522421","instructor_name":"Shamgar Gurevich","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2012-12-12 17:29:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shamgar is the man. He's quite funny and lays out quite clearly what will be on the exam a few days prior to it. His lectures are pretty hard to follow in my opinion,  but he's open to questions. Take him if you have the chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1522421","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODAwOTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2019-05-07 20:13:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty nice guy but a poor instructor. Lectures were scattered and hard to follow. Sometimes wrote things down incorrectly on the board which made things more confusing. Doesn't explain concepts clearly and rushes through explanations too quickly. However, responds to emails quickly and goes out of his way to make office hours available.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzE0NTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2019-04-30 03:51:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice instructor, really cares about students. He is accesible outside of class and very patient. I still remember I was really confused about a type of problem and he spent a lot of time to make it clear. He also holds review sessions before exams. Finals are fairly easy comparing to midterms! (He runs his class overtime sometimes lol)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MDM5NzU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2015-07-14 14:32:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's one of the better Math profs at UW Madison","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTU5MDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-08-11 03:29:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing lecturer who comes off as very sincere and fair.  His grading is not harsh, but I came away from the class confident that I knew the material.  I'm glad I got the chance to have Dr. Angenent as a teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODkyNDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2023-05-11 01:49:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Angenent is the best professor I have had at UW Madison. This class is very difficult in general, but he makes it so much easier to understand. You can feel his passion through his teaching, and he genuinely cares about his students so much. If you have to take MATH341, definitely take him! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDAwODY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-05-24 19:52:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Angenent wants you to succeed. He's very eager to answer questions, both in class and on Piazza, and he's fair about grading curves. All class lectures are accessible on Canvas. The homework assignments and other class resources prepare you for the two midterms and the final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjY2MTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-05-06 18:36:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Angenent is very accessible outside of class, will answer literally any question you can think of in a digestible manner. Respected throughout the math department.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc3NzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-12-22 19:41:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Angenent is a real gem at UW-Madison. He is well-known all over the world in mathematics. His lectures are clear and comprehensive. He is very kind and respectable towards students. His knowledge is beyond this world and I would say that he is one of the best mathematicians in the US. I would surely take another class. Great lectures!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTQ0OTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-12-19 03:43:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've had by far at UW. Turned a usually difficult class into something that was seemingly easy. Homework well-prepared you for the exams and was very fair in terms of grading and tests. Clearly wanted students to do well and cares a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDA0NTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-12-09 21:03:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's very kind, goes through enough examples and provide visuals so all the students understand. Really chose to focus on the basics of set theory and linear algebra, which is how 341 meant to be. Homework prepares you well for the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:30.349155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTY2MTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1972415","instructor_name":"Simon  Marshall","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2021-04-17 11:36:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best Maths Prof I've seen, caring, friendly and enthusiastic.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1972415","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:01.368165+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjcyODgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:133058","instructor_name":"Steffen Lempp","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2006-05-28 22:56:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?\r   \r  Tough teacher.  His somewhat discombobulated classes didn't prepare you at all for the very difficult exams.  You also may feel tempted to dress Prof. Lempp in lederhosen and make him do a merry German dance.\r   \r   Achtung!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/133058","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:22.516210+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODAzMTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2043547","instructor_name":"Tonghai Yang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2015-12-22 15:08:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Yang's accent was not an obstacle in understanding the material. It is true I did not understand him sometimes but he was always ready to slow down and answer questions. I would email him problems that I did for practice the night before an exam and he would respond within ten minutes with corrections and advice. Highly recommended!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2043547","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:22.516210+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Nzc5MjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2043547","instructor_name":"Tonghai Yang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2015-12-20 05:59:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Strong accent, very unclear, but a very warm and kind man. If you already understand the material he makes a lot of sense, but that's the problem, he's supposed to teach you.  The book was extremely necessary, and so was Khan Academy. If you know the material well, his exams are somewhere between average to easy. Form a group or teach yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2043547","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:02.366500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTE4NDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1653279","instructor_name":"Tullia Dymarz","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2020-12-17 09:33:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"She probably knows her stuff, but her lecture assumes you already understand most of the content before the class. Wouldn't pass without reading the textbook over and over again. Exams are reasonably hard, but gives unreasonably limited amount of time for solving them! It assumes that you don't need to think before writing hard proofs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1653279","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:08.346465+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjY3MTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3131256","instructor_name":"Yang  Yang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2026-06-23 14:53:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really good professor. He teaches pretty well and makes sure to provide intuitive explanations. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3131256","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:08.346465+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDk2MTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3131256","instructor_name":"Yang  Yang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2026-05-11 20:39:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor. 341 is a rather difficult course, in part due to it being a first introduction to rigorous proofs, but I feel like he always made the course content clear and easy to understand. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3131256","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:08.346465+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDk2MTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3131256","instructor_name":"Yang  Yang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2026-05-11 20:37:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor. 341 is a rather tough course, in part due to being a first introduction to rigorous proofs, but I feel like he always made the course content really clear and easy to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3131256","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:08.346465+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjk3ODAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3131256","instructor_name":"Yang  Yang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2026-03-14 02:08:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"At first I thought I was the problem, but I wasn't. Every time I go to class, I pray that he will post the lecture notes. HE DOESN'T... This class is a prerequisite to many upper-level math classes, and it feels like a waste of time to go. If you have to take MATH341, do not take it with him; you are better off waiting for a new professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3131256","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDU0Mzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2024-03-15 20:53:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor for Math 541, Smart guy but has zero awareness of whether or not what he is saying in lecture makes sense to a bunch of people who've never seen the content and never motivates concepts or ideas ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDgxMTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-06-22 18:05:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Yang is a great lecturer and it is clear he has a very deep understanding of the subject. Although he can make errors sometimes, his explanation of the subject matter is usually crystal clear. He responds to emails extremely quickly and kindly compared to other professors. Excellent professor overall!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:09.554598+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzQxNzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2743901","instructor_name":"Ziquan Yang","course_label":"MATH341","course_id":"MATH 341","course_uid":"course_fa53f4954bab469b5d4c4fe3","review_date":"2022-05-15 04:13:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I did not appreciate the only available office hours being on Monday mornings. He went pretty fast during lecture but I suppose he did have lots of content to cover. He was also a very generous grader and provided very helpful practice tests for the exams. Overall a very tough course that made his lectures hard to follow but maybe that's on me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2743901","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0}]