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ALAN HALVERSON

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Raw average: 2.67/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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COMPSCI 764
Quality 2/5Difficulty 5/5
Less learning from the classroom. Doesn't keep the course interesting. Grades only by a certain factor and are not structured thoroughly. Save your credits by reading a few research papers and most of his paper readings is on old techniques (did not include much recent research papers).
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COMPSCI 764
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
It's definitely not recommended to take the course under him, you won't learn anything for sure. Instead, you may read some research paper and understand the course. The professor explains nothing beyond the paper. It's a waste of credits if you take a course under him. His grading strategy is hilarious. He just gives whatever he feels.
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COMPSCI 764
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Group projects, great professor very intriguing and very intelligent. No extra credit but he is an excellent professor.
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Classes with ALAN HALVERSON

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Spring 2020COMPSCI 764Topics in Database Management Systems
Fall 2018COMPSCI 764Topics in Database Management Systems

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