Current instructor

Umit Ogras

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 5 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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ECE 555
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Interactive classroom style. Very nice professor and cares about your learning.
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COMPSCI/ECE 755
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Hands down the best prof at UW. His lectures are crystal clear and the grading criteria is extremely fair. There is a major project which accounts for ~50% of the grade and can be time-consuming. Classes can be packed so make sure to apply early or else you'll be waitlisted. Cutoffs are usually skewed on the higher side too.
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COMPSCI/ECE 755
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Excellent professor who delivers engaging lectures. The course content has been updated to reflect the latest trends in the field and the course project is fun too. Class averages are usually on the higher side and the class is not too challenging as well.
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ECE 555
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Ogras is amazing and easily one of the best professors at UW-Madison. His lectures are engaging and he gives practical examples that help appreciate the concepts better. He is extremely caring and wants students to learn. 10/10 would recommend!
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ECE 555
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Prof. Ogras' lectures were always focused, and he highlighted what was important and what was not. Tests and quizes were always very fair. When students were struggling, he adjusted deadlines as necessary and there was always clear communication. One of the best professors I have had in the ECE department. Take his class, if you get the chance.
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Classes with Umit Ogras

ECE 699

Advanced Independent Study

1–6 credits

Advanced Independent Study for ECE involving directed study projects arranged with the instructor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades); Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

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Spring 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sample
ECE 790

Master's Research

1–9 credits

Independent work on master's research overseen by a qualified instructor. Students demonstrate the ability to formulate, analyze, and independently solve advanced engineering problems and communicate research results orally and in writing.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Irena KnezevicDan Negrut+68 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ECE 699Advanced Independent Study
Spring 2027ECE 790Master's Research
Spring 2027ECE 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2027ECE 990Dissertator's Research
Fall 2026ECE 699Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2026ECE 790Master's Research
Fall 2026ECE 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2026ECE 990Dissertator's Research

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