Reviews of professor Ruth Urner

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She forgets that not everyone in the class has prior machine learning experience or is a math minor, thus teaches the course as if students have done machine learning their whole lives (even though it is an introductory course). Assignments are tedious. Lectures and explanations are unclear. Hard to prepare for tests (lack of practice material).

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Ruth is an awesome professor. The lectures aren't engaging but she is willing to help you in office hours, even if you need more time. The difficult assignments will make you learn (look at the sides; they are doable). As long as you care and ask for help, Ruth will help you. Easy midterm, difficult exam. Teaches less content than other 1090 profs.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
The prof is nice but doesn't teach well. The course was way too difficult for undergrads. The midterm & final were brutal. The assignments took forever to complete and were graded very harshly. Graduate students could submit an easy powerpoint presentation for 20% while undergrads were only graded on tests & assignments.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Great professor. She asked questions to make sure everything is clear and explained in an amazing manner. Her assignments were only based on the slides and she is available to help outside of class. Her exams were exactly what she taught on the slides and she even gave bonus points. Would definitely recommend her!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She made the course very easy compared to other profs. Assignments and tests are straight forward. Tons of Q&A sessions to prepare you before tests and exam