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Mathematics

J Harmse

CALC152 · MATH254 · MAT151 · MATH151 · 9 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
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Difficulty
4.2

The decision

if you want a likable calc teacher and will study theory hard; skip if you need an easy A.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHard theory testsWrites from the bookHelpful and chillFast board paceNot an easy A
  • Students like his personality and , but many say he copies theorems from the book instead of explaining deeply.
  • Tests are hard, theory-heavy, and .
  • , but effort is still required.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Tests are hard and theory-heavy, so an A needs real study even if he softens grades later.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Calculus content moves fast, with abstract theory and .

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

Reviews do .

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

Most students call him helpful and if you are ready to study hard.

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Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

but often compensates at the end when class averages are low.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

48/100

, and deep theory practice keep the load solid but not extreme.

Format shift

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Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Students find him clear, funny, and helpful, though many want fewer board copies of the book and more examples.

Format shift

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Grades center on several hard tests plus a and quizzes.

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person calc classes feel fast and theorem-heavy, with and real understanding.

Main concern

and weirder than class practice, and board time spent copying the book frustrates some students.

What students said

“ studied for, and you have to come up with examples that somehow work out, on the spot.”
MATH254
“If your looking for an easy A, .”
MATH151
“don't freak out if you don't do well on the ,but he compensates for that at the end of class”
MATH151

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams demand deep theory and original .

Theory-heavy testsInvent examples on the spotComprehensive finalHarder than homework

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and theory-focused, often requiring students to invent examples that demonstrate principles.

Theory-heavy testsInvent examples on the spotHarder than homeworkComprehensive final
“ , because he requires you to understand theory and .”
MATH254
“ and require you concoct examples that demonstrate principles, which nobody likes.”
MATH254

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He is not an easy teacher but .”

Voice snapshots generated from 9 in-person reviews, highlighting , and grade compensation. Credibility rating: Medium.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Style

72/100

“ .”

📈

32/100

“ , because he requires you to understand theory and .”

⚖️ Grade Softening

58/100

“don't freak out if you don't do well on the ,but he compensates for that at the end of class”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Nice, likable teacher BUT he wastes time writing out theorems & definitions from the book.
  • Young, energetic (about math), Master's student professor.
  • More examples, less writing on the board, please!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If your looking for an easy A, .
  • he teaches you one thing and
  • ended up with a B.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • he's super chill, class is pretty informal
  • he's kinda uptight to begin with but he loosened up near the end and was actually a pretty funny guy.
  • and cares about his students.

Data context

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Analysis sample

9

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Nine detailed in-person reviews from 2008-2010 show consistent themes, but the sample is old and small.

Inside 9 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

MATH1514 reviews
MATH2543 reviews
CALC1521 review
MAT1511 review

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