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MORITZ MUNCHMEYER

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Raw average: 4.29/5 from 7 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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phys249 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Great lecturer in the physics department. Homework was easy but not always representative of the exams.
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phys249 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Professor Munchmeyer is very nice and knows the topics he teaches very well. He keeps lectures light with jokes occasionally but does not overdo it. His lectures are based off of his lecture slides he posts, which are very detailed and the best slides I have seen from a professor. He makes very few errors and is sure to correct them if he does.
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Phys104 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
Physics 104 was difficult but Professor Munchmeyer really did his best to understand the students' perspective and to make things digestible. I think he saw how disorganized the course was and did his best to advocate for the students, but it was still difficult.
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phys249 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
One of the best professors in the physics department! Engaging and clear lecturer. The exams and problem sets aren't too difficult if you pay attention in class. He's also just a really silly and nice guy overall :)
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phys249 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Amazing lecturer and really nice guy!! Fair exams. If you do the homework and go to discussions, you'll do well
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phys249 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Moritz is the best physics teacher I've had at UW-Madison so far. Take him if you have the option! His lectures are handwritten slides and not just equations on a board-- he takes the time to explain all concepts. The class was graded on weekly homework (both Python and computational) and three exams (two midterms and one final).
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Classes with MORITZ MUNCHMEYER

PHYSICS 361

Machine Learning in Physics

Credits unavailable

Introduces machine learning techniques, including probability, optimization, and function fitting, applied to various physics problems.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Moritz Munchmeyer

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2026
PHYSICS 499

Directed Study

1–3 credits

PHYSICS 499 is an advanced-level mentored research project in physics.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Roman KuzminIlya Esterlis+13 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
PHYSICS 990

Research

1–12 credits

PHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Pupa GilbertKeith Bechtol+48 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026PHYSICS 361Machine Learning in Physics
Spring 2026PHYSICS 499Directed Study
Spring 2026PHYSICS 990Research
Fall 2025PHYSICS 249A Modern Introduction to Physics
Fall 2025PHYSICS 990Research
Spring 2025PHYSICS 361Machine Learning in Physics
Spring 2025PHYSICS 990Research
Fall 2024PHYSICS 249A Modern Introduction to Physics
Fall 2024PHYSICS 990Research
Spring 2024PHYSICS 361Machine Learning in Physics
Spring 2024PHYSICS 990Research
Fall 2023PHYSICS 805Special Topics in Physics
Fall 2023PHYSICS 990Research
Spring 2023PHYSICS 104General Physics
Spring 2023PHYSICS 990Research
Fall 2022PHYSICS 249A Modern Introduction to Physics
Fall 2022PHYSICS 990Research
Spring 2022PHYSICS 322Electromagnetic Fields
Spring 2022PHYSICS 990Research
Fall 2021PHYSICS 249A Modern Introduction to Physics
Fall 2021PHYSICS 990Research

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