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The most condescending, patronizing professor I've ever had. He's culturally insensitive, makes gendered remarks and has a very passive aggressive attitude. Does not take well to criticism and challenging his ideas.Rate My Professors ↗
My favorite professor EVER.Rate My Professors ↗
My favorite professor ever. One of the nicest and smartest professors I have met in all my four years here.Rate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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