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If you can focus long enough during lecture to understand examples you'll be good for this class. Final was real tough I think the average was below a 50. I would recommend the SI It got me an A in the class.Rate My Professors ↗
Doesn't explain relevant topics and doesn't explain clearly. Talks way to fast and contradicts herself frequently.Rate My Professors ↗
Lectures are a marathon of examples which is only helpful if you understand the concepts. Teach yourself the concepts from the book before class! Exams were intense. Average on the 1st exam was a 59, with a high of 89. Bring your grade up by doing the homework and do well on quizzes. The final was hard but some people managed 100s.Rate My Professors ↗
Better bring your focus to class every day because class is a problem marathon! She spends little time teaching the concepts, charging through numerous examples instead. Examples, however, are the best way to learn dynamics. She seems a little impersonal but is very helpful in office hrs. Overall a good prof, just a mentally exhausting lecture!Rate My Professors ↗
She's a good lecturer even though she speaks very quickly - take notes. Shows an interest in material and in the students doing well. Don't miss lecture or you'll fall behind - even if it is just one. Go to the optional study groups - i wish i had.Rate My Professors ↗
She shows an actual interest in teaching. Class covers a lot of material in one semester and some of it is quite difficult, but she will help you if you ask questions or go to her office.Rate My Professors ↗
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