# Thomas Jahns — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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### name

Thomas Jahns

### email

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### last observed at

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#### quality

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    "comment": "Very good professor. Class are very well planned. Very professional. Helps a lot. Always send emails about study plans, changes in the course, etc. Expert in the area. Clear.",
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