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John Gubner

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Raw average: 2.38/5 from 29 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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ECE 203
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Dr. Gubner is a good teacher, I really appreciate his teaching and support. I don't agree with other comments..I think he always tried to help us has a better understanding to the knowledge. And he is a very nice person that helps me a lot. Thanks for it.
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COMPSCI/ECE 561
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
His lectures are really difficult to follow and he seems to lecture as if you already know the material and he is just reviewing it. 3 tricky exams of 4-5 questions determine 60% of your grade. That being said, he is highly knowledgeable, and curves well. I think most students got A or AB. The course is just needlessly stressful due to logistics.
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ECE 203
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
The guy doesn't do anything. You will have to teach yourself the subject, and the exams are 75% of your grade. There is no partial credit, and your most likely going to get most of the questions wrong. If you take this class with John Gubner you will want to drop out the moment you step foot into class on day one. Best of luck.
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ECE 203
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
FOR ECE 230 I took this class during the summer to get it out of the way. Even though it is extremely fast paced, the professor is really helpful. He responds very fast to homework questions via email and is flexible with appointments. He also holds virtual office hours all day the day before the exam. The exams are not unreasonable either.
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ECE 203
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
THIS REVIEW IS FOR ECE252. Was online. Everytime I needed help I would email him and he would respond within 30 minutes and setup an appointment that day. Always very helpful during the appointments, and would take the time to ensure I understood everything.
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Classes with John Gubner

Advanced Independent Study for ECE involving directed study projects arranged with the instructor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sample

Independent work on master's research overseen by a qualified instructor. Students demonstrate the ability to formulate, analyze, and independently solve advanced engineering problems and communicate research results orally and in writing.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ECE 699Advanced Independent Study
Spring 2027ECE 790Master's Research
Spring 2027ECE 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2027ECE 990Dissertator's Research
Fall 2026ECE 699Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2026ECE 790Master's Research
Fall 2026ECE 890Pre-dissertator's Research

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