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SCOTT SANDERS

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Raw average: 3.36/5 from 28 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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What students say

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ME 361
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Scott is amazing his lectures are interesting and engaging. The material is kinda hard but if you show up to class and do your homework you'll be fine
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ME 361
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Class is very homework heavy, with up to 6 assignments per week. Keep up with the homework assignments and you will do well on the exams. Lectures were recorded and posted to canvas during Spring 2023.
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ME 361
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Best professor I've had at UW-Madison. He presents the information very clearly and in an interesting way. Lots of homework but you learn a lot while doing it. Exam questions are weird but they are trying to test your understanding. Very helpful over email and in office hours. Can't ask for better.
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ME 361
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Prof Sanders is great at teaching the material. Exam questions are very fair and are similar to but often easier than the homework. Overall great class
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Classes with SCOTT SANDERS

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