Professor: Martin Tompa
Department: Computer Science
College: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: CSE312
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures incredibly slow and dull. Only gives one example per topic so his in class notes are almost useless. No clear organization of material. I took another stats class at UW that covered the exact same material except in a very organized way and did very well, so it is clearly his teaching style, not the topic, that is lacking in his classes.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: CSE312
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He was a very engaging professor, and had a unique sense of humor which was often incorporated into his lectures. His exams were somewhat easier than his homework assignments.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: CSE332
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The maestro is a god amongst men. Does old school, on whiteboard teaching but communicates the material really effectively. Super nice, really funny and passionate about his work. Class was kinda hard, but not necessarily in a bad way
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: CSE332
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Probably one of the best teachers I have ever had. He handwrites when he gives lectures so you can copy what he writes and follow along. The pacing is perfect to where you can understand everything that he is talking about. Tests and homework are completely based off of his lecture material.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: CSE332
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
One of the best professors at UW. Clear and consistent pace in lectures. If you attend class and pay attentiontake notes, you'll probably do well. All of his tests are based off of material he covers in class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: CSE312
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hands down one of my favorite profs. Old school lecturing style, very engaging and thorough.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: CSE312
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Outstanding Professor. Uses the whiteboard as opposed to powerpoint, which I find very helpful in "math" classes. Had us learn a card game, Schnapsen, which was pretty cool. Despite what you may hear, it is very easy to learn. Though I can't say I enjoy probability, I did enjoy the way he taught it.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: CSE312
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great prof, enjoyed his lectures and class. Tests were reasonable, only negative aspects in my view is that homework is weighted too heavily.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: CSE312
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Old School, articulate and very engaging. One of the best professors at UW, hands down. I was not interested in taking this course, but he made it a great experience.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: CSE311
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His class was easy... I would say too easy because average was well above 80% which made it so difficult to get a good grade since the class is curved. Amazing professor though! He is very helpful during his office hour.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: CS273
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor, elegant, clever, and fair. Also a one-of-a-kind sense of humor, loved his course.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: CSE321
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This guy is the most elite professor I have ever had. He can take the most convoluded student question, instantly clarify it in english, and then answer it in a second.
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