# BRUCE CHRISTENSEN — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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### name

BRUCE CHRISTENSEN

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### last observed at

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#### quality

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#### difficulty

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    "comment": "Great class, great professor.  I sincerely hope he doesn't retire because all of you will miss his incredible lectures.  Class is top notch but very difficult.  Be prepared to make flashcards...lots of flashcards.",
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    "comment": "Hardest class ever taken. Pure memorization. Study lecture notes everyday. No need for book. Announced quizzes - fairly easy. Exam is torture!",
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