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I could not recommend him more for ISYE 323!!! I went into the class thinking it was going to be extremely difficult but he made the concepts easy to understand and enjoyable. The class being at 8 am was rough but he posted the recordings. He made an effort to learn every students name and genuinely cares to see us succeed.Rate My Professors ↗
Lectures were so beneficial - engaging and educational! Luedtke himself is a kind and interesting guy who seems to want students to actually learn, and is very understanding and accommodating of life. He made one of the worst ISyE classes a) understandable b) interesting enough that I want to take more classes on the topic. Highly reccomend.Rate My Professors ↗
I honestly really liked the course itself and the content, but I felt that Prof. Luedtke was extremely rude and condescending to anyone that wasn't an expert in optimization. Not many choices for 323 professors, but if you take Prof. Luedtke be prepared to put in a lot of time and to be ridiculed if you ask questions.Rate My Professors ↗
He really does care about all the students. No doubt, the material is hard, and you will have to work for your grade. The only negative thing I have to say is that he often has mistakes in lecture notes, exams, and hw. Sometimes the mistakes can inhibit learning b/c it makes the content confusing. But ask him and he will correct it immediately.Rate My Professors ↗
One of the best professors I've had at UW. His lectures are very well structured and strike a right balance between applications and math. His assignments really help in understanding what was covered in class. I would highly recommend his class!Rate My Professors ↗
Very good professor. Clear Powerpoints and examples in lecture. Everything is posted online. Homework is relevant and reasonable. Midterms are reasonable as well. Book is huge, but actually decent.Rate My Professors ↗
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ISYE 323 teaches basic techniques for modeling and optimizing deterministic systems, emphasizing linear programming and its applications.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Jim Luedtke is praised for detailed explanations, clear examples, and engaging lectures. Reviewers note his helpfulness in office hours and willingness to accommodate schedules. However, the material is challenging, and one reviewer reports he can be condescending to non-experts.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ISYE 699 is an advanced independent study course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleISYE 790 is a Master's-level course for conducting directed research projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ISYE 890 is a PhD-level course for conducting directed research projects arranged with a faculty advisor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ISYE 990 is a PhD-level course for conducting directed research projects arranged with a faculty advisor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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