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YANG YANG

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Raw average: 3.62/5 from 8 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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MATH 341
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Really good professor. He teaches pretty well and makes sure to provide intuitive explanations.
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MATH 341
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Amazing professor. 341 is a rather difficult course, in part due to it being a first introduction to rigorous proofs, but I feel like he always made the course content clear and easy to understand.
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MATH 341
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Amazing professor. 341 is a rather tough course, in part due to being a first introduction to rigorous proofs, but I feel like he always made the course content really clear and easy to understand.
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MATH 320
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
A pretty good professor, went through examples and explained concepts well. Unfortunately doesn't post lecture recordings or notes, but there are filled-in versions of notes to follow along with, since he used the chalkboard unlike some of the other 320 professors. Not too hard of a course if you pay attention in lecture and do the homework.
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MATH 320
Quality 3/5Difficulty 3/5
Prof. Yang clearly has a strong passion for the subject, but his lectures are often difficult to understand. All of his notes are done on the chalkboard and are abstract/proof-heavy, making them hard to follow. Further, the notes covered in class don't completely align with the notes posted online so it helps to come to lecture.
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MATH 320
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
Never posts the lectures even during a snow storm. Not a good lecturer at all. Does not use technology and only writes on the chalk board. Needed a microphone and when he got one there was constant feedback, honestly was better when he was just super quiet. Slight accent, not a big deal but is not a great combo with his poor lecturing skills.
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Classes with YANG YANG

CHEM 563

Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

1 credits

CHEM 563 teaches experimental physical chemistry principles, focusing on acquiring thermodynamic and kinetic data using laboratory equipment and analyzing results.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Martin ZanniYang Yang+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
CHEM 564

Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

1 credits

CHEM 564 teaches experimental physical chemistry principles for acquiring and interpreting data on molecular structure, dynamics, and macromolecule properties using spectroscopic instrumentation.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Martin ZanniYang Yang+5 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
CHEM 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

CHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Thomas BrunoldEtienne Garand+43 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
CHEM 980

Seminar: Review of Current Research

1 credits

CHEM 980 is a graduate-level seminar where students engage in research discussions facilitated by faculty within their research group.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Tehshik YoonEtienne Garand+39 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
CHEM 990

Research

1–15 credits

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

No offering record · Spring 2026

Tehshik YoonThomas Brunold+64 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026CHEM 563Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Spring 2026CHEM 564Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Spring 2026CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2026CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2026CHEM 990Research
Fall 2025CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2025CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2025CHEM 990Research
Spring 2025CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2025CHEM 960Seminar-physical Chemistry
Spring 2025CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2025CHEM 990Research
Fall 2024CHEM 775Electronic Structure of Molecules
Fall 2024CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2024CHEM 990Research
Spring 2024CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2024CHEM 960Seminar-physical Chemistry
Spring 2024CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2024CHEM 990Research
Fall 2023CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2023CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2023CHEM 990Research
Spring 2023CHEM 775Electronic Structure of Molecules
Spring 2023CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2023CHEM 990Research
Fall 2022CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2022CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2022CHEM 990Research
Spring 2022CHEM 960Seminar-physical Chemistry
Spring 2022CHEM 990Research
Fall 2021CHEM 562Physical Chemistry II
Fall 2020CHEM 562Physical Chemistry II
Spring 2020CHEM 960Seminar-physical Chemistry
Fall 2019CHEM 562Physical Chemistry II

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