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Fred Sala

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Raw average: 4.72/5 from 32 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 540
Quality 1/5Difficulty 1/5
Worst class I have attended ever. No attendance policy so no one attends the lecture, assignments and projects people just asks Claude to do it. People even use Claude during mid term because no one cares, Professor is not even there during the exam. People are just grading him high because everyone gets an A lolz. It's literally a waste of money.
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COMPSCI 839
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Must take professor. Best prof I've had in the department, and makes the topic incredibly intuitive and engaging.
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COMPSCI 839
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Foundation models: The class was very good and professor made it happen. Very interactive class. Enjoyed it.
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COMPSCI 540
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Easily one of the best CS professors at this school, his explanations are very clear and its obvious he is really smart guy. In his lectures he is always checking in with students to make sure they understand the material and was ALWAYS open to students asking questions.
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