Ravi Ramakrishna - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Professor: Ravi Ramakrishna

Department: Mathematics

College: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH2230
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ravi is by far the best professor I've had so far, as a lecturer and person. The homework can be brutally difficult and the take-home prelim took be upwards of 60 hours, but 2230 with Ravi will give you a depth of understanding that no other undergraduate math class can. Grading is really tough, but the class was curved very generously.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH2230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Ravi cares about math, he has a wealth of expertise in it, and he knows exactly how to convey that experience to his students. Lectures are riveting - he is the epitome of the classically "great professor" who engages the material in unique ways, while bringing his students along for the ride. He teaches rarely, so take him if you have the chance.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH2230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The class is great, so is the professor. I don't know what else to say, but if you love challenging math this is not a class you want to miss.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's a fantastic lecturer who uses ungraded quizzes and polls as well as worksheets to keep the class engaged. There's also an enjoyable emphasis on group work. He even posts potential test questions for you and your groupmates to solve prior to taking the tests (one of the questions on that sheet will always appear verbatim).

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing treatment of theories related to single variable calculus. Completely changed my understanding of Mathematics: there are beautiful interconnections within this subject, not just calculations.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ravi is the single greatest professor ever. Nobody I have had since has ever cared as much about the subject matter or the students. He hosted office hours on Sundays, which was a big time commitment especially during his weekend. He once even went to Goldie's during lecture to buy us all cookies right before Thanksgiving break.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH2940
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ravi is a great professor. He gives out sweaters to people who participate in lecture. Ravi is an actual mathematician, but he teaches to an engineering audience and provides a lot of real-life examples. Out of 1910-20-2930-40, I thought this class was the easiest. I would be interested in taking an actual math class with Ravi and do recommend him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH2940
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ravi is the man. He sincerely wants everyone to do well, and is super helpful. His enthusiasm is unparalleled.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH2940
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Simply an amazing professor. Extremely nice and down to earth. You can tell he loves the subject (some of the comments he makes on theorems/proofs are hilarious) and does an excellent job breaking down subjects. Very approachable too during office hours and helped/encouraged me greatly. I wish I'd have him again if I take another math class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH2940
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ravi is the best professor I've ever had at Cornell. He is a fantastic teacher, always makes sure everyone understands, and really cares about the material and his students. He's really clear, but takes every question seriously and will always answer them. He's very down to earth and nice, and altogether just a great guy. Take his classes!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH2940
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great guy; great prof. Ravi, If you're reading this, I really appreciate all you do to help your students. Your lecture is the highlight of my day. It's been really refreshing to have you! Bravo!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH2940
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ravi is a boss. He's definitely the best math professor I've ever had and arguably the best profs at Cornell. He's extremely clear and approachable. Frankly he's a really cool guy and loves the subject. He's challenging, but in a way that makes you want to learn the material. Bottom line: YOU'D BE LUCKY TO MEET HIM LET ALONE HAVE HIM AS A PROF!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH2230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Probably one of the best professors at Cornell or for that matter any where else. He is extremely demanding but you get out what you put in. Take home prelims are terrifying (can take up to 60-100 hours over two weeks) but useful.You will learn an incredible amount in this class. To sum it up: Ravi is a Boss.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH2230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

My favorite professor. His tests are hard, but he wants his students to learn so he curves the class pretty generously (or so I heard). He said if students want to learn by taking a hard class, they should be rewarded. Helpful, clear, smart, nice guy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH192
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very enjoyable lectures. He presents the material in a good way, and always tries to motivate his lectures. He's funny too. He's a very likable character.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH192
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ravi is an excellent teacher. The material was challenging, but if you see him after class he will actually help you. Tests are very difficult but the class is curved.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH192
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very good lecturer. Material isn't too tough until later on, but he does a good job explaining it throughout. Very willing to help. Gives difficult exams that are hard to get above 85 percent on, but it doesn't really matter because the medians are low. Good course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH192
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really helpful and clear. He knows the material well and is able to teach it to others. Always willing to help his students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH192
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ravi is amazing :) 192 is tough-exam averages below a 60. Despite the difficulty of the course, I really like the prof, and he is enthusiastic & willing to help. Entertaining and helpful. His lectures are good-go, even if it is at 9am.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ravi is one of the best professors i've had at cornell and he knows his stuff. Even though his classes are tough, he does everything to help his students as much as possible and he's lecture style is very engaging.