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The course includes five graded homeworks, two midterms, and a final. While some find exams manageable with lecture notes, others report they are unexpectedly difficult or narrowly focused.[1, 2, 3]

Reviewers describe the course as difficult, citing tough exams, lengthy proofs, and time-consuming homework as the main challenges.[1, 2, +4]

The course is dense and challenging. Homework is feasible but requires reading the textbook, as lectures may not fully explain concepts. Exams often draw directly from the book and previous tests.[1, 2, +8]

Exams are described as purposefully difficult, with the second midterm carrying 20% of the grade and containing only four questions, making small errors costly.[1, 2]

Historical reviews: Many reviewers describe the course as difficult, citing unclear exams, unfair grading, and lectures that require self-teaching. One student found the workload manageable if they had prior calculus knowledge, noting tests matched review materials.[1, 2, +8]

The course is difficult, requiring significant time for homework and textbook reading, with exams heavily weighted and often drawn from previous assignments.[1, 2, +2]

The course is rated as moderately difficult. Negative perceptions may stem from students encountering a hard math class for the first time rather than the instructor's teaching.[1]

Homework and exam difficulty is described as perfect and very doable, with a good textbook provided.[1, 2]

Historical reviews of Benedek Valko, Erik Bates: Workload varies by instructor; one review cites an extremely challenging final, while another notes fair homework and adjusted exam weights to reward improvement.[1, 2]