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Curt Bronkhorst

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Raw average: 1.60/5 from 10 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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EMA 303
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Bronkhorst explains topics concepually, and not just mathematically. He pauses frequently during lectures to ask if students have any questions, so I don't know why people are saying he "refuses to answer questions". He did sometimes cold call on students, especially towards the end of the semester.
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EMA 303
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
I would avoid him as a professor if at all possible. He seems to go above and beyond in being harsh to students. Don't ask a question if you don't want a mocking remark or question in return. He is a tough grader and does not allow much for leniency. He definitely creates a toxic learning environment.
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EMA 303
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
Whenever I was waiting for the bus I thought about jumping infront of the cars because I hated this class so much. he also is mean.
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EMA 303
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
bad lecturer, rushes through example problems and just assumes we all understood. Doesn't care about his student's success, won't give points back for regrade without the guarantee he won't take any away. Answers questions vaguely or with another question.
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