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Really good professor who makes things interesting. Personally, really like how the class is structured as its very well paced. The exams are also super nice because they are literally the last two homeworks with different numbers. Lecture slides are also very helpful in reviewing the material.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Karu's lectures are fairly engaging and I enjoyed his class way more than I thought I would. But where he really excels is in explaining concepts in just the right amount of depth to fully understand them, without wasting time or making things confusing. So he's very knowledgeable, sure, but he's also just downright great at instruction.Rate My Professors ↗
No available lecture recordings for review. Slides are not updated for a long time and it contains lots of errors and typos. Lecture is boring but it seems to be the only way to learn. No additional practice before homework and exams, but homework only have one attempt. I think the course arrangement should really be refined.Rate My Professors ↗
Karu is an amazing prof. Lectures are very useful and uploads slide to canvas. He made the class very interesting and learned a lot. Also very easy to get an A in the class so you don't have to worry about your grade, just focus on learning. Exams were similar to homework, and there were extra credits at the end.Rate My Professors ↗
Karu took what otherwise would likely be a very dry course and turned it into one of my most favorite and interesting classes. He's very receptive about advice on the pacing of the class and always reviews and re-explains topics with the most perfect timing. Also really appreciated his sense of humor and how comfortable he is with his students!Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Karu's classes are lecture-heavy. But he makes recording available for everyone to review in case you miss out on anything during his lecture(s). He is really friendly and caring, he is willing to explain the concept to you in class if you dont get it. There are 8 homework, 4 projects, and 4 exams. 1 extra credit will be given at the endRate My Professors ↗
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