Justin Wyss-Gallifent
School: | University of Maryland |
Department: | Mathematics |
Location: | College Park, MD |
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School: | University of Maryland |
Department: | Mathematics |
Location: | College Park, MD |
Helpfulness | |
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Easiness |
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uses plenty of examples
Justin is probably one of the best math lecturers at UMD. Take him.
I found it pretty difficult even though the pre-req for this class was just Calc 2. He does give a lot of examples and breaks down the problems into little parts. He will also turn around and asks the class whether they understand his work. Every single homework I had, I had to attend his office hours, as did the rest of the students. He won't give you the answer, but he will guide you to understand the problem so you can learn.
There's no "book", but he does give you a link to notes which you can use for free.
If you're a comp sci or comp eng major, you'll be fine.
- Funny
- Nice Guy
Cons: - Large Classes
- Hard to get into his classes
Justin is by far the best professor I have every experienced. I would recommend taking one of his classes even if it isn't required because it was that great having him as a professor.
You have the option of working ahead.
Two opportunities to turn in projects for full credit, which allows for error corrections.
Justin is understanding if you are slightly past the, usually, 6pm deadline, but explains that the automated grading runs at exactly the time posted and subsequent submissions need to be in before that.
teaches thoroughly
Cons: None
He's a really nice guy.
He also taught materials in great details and explained so well.
Even if you enter his class with pre-calculus knowledge, you will understand and pass the class if you put effort.
TA was amazing too.
That being said, i didn't feel as though he curved, i mean Calc 1 eh?
There are three Matlab projects. The third project is a little more tricky than the other two, but they are all doable. However, it is recommended to start the projects early. The Thursday before a project is due (Sunday nights), you can turn in your project and find out if your code ran successfully or crashed. It is a good class and I would definitely recommend it. In addition, the class ends after 6.5-8 weeks. You don't need to have any knowledge in Matlab to do well in the class.
He makes you want to come to class.
Really Funny.
Cute.
Cons: If you don't come to class, you're going to miss out.
Best teacher I ever had. Justin was such a cool teacher. I loved going to his classes and office hours. I learned so much in this class. I never get good grades but I manged a 98% overall in this class. I never every detail of the content to the point where I felt like I could teach it.
Easy class
Fair tests (they look just like the study guides)
Drops the lowest exam grade
just put the work in and it should be an easy A
Cons: That damn pole in the middle of the room.
Go to lecture and pay attention, and you should be fine for everything.
Cons: I can't think of any.
He has an awesome accent.
Cons: No cons. No room for improvement.
Cons: None.
His exams are just like his practice exams. Do them and you'll be fine in his class.
Great teacher
Cons: A couple exam problems were extremely tricky (most people did not get them correct).
Cons: His exam questions are very tough. Though it is based on material we have learned, the questions he chooses are the hardest ones he can find.
The tests are easy if you study and go to all your discussions. Which you will have to, because there will be at least one pop quiz every week. His tests look exactly like the practice exams.
You will have Matlab "projects" due every month and a half. He basically tells you exactly what commands to put in, so it's easy.