Reviews of professor Rana Gautam

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I took this class during covid so it was hybrid. Gautam is horrible at using technology, whenever I emailed him and he emailed me back I never got an answer to my question, he seemed to never understand what I was asking. I would not take him again, he had to review the everyones tests every time because no ones grades were right the first time.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He doesnt explain anything well, and when he is emailed he doesnt answer your question and makes you feel horrible for having a question at all. Tests and quizzes add up to 70% of the grade but nothing he teaches in class is on the quizzes or tests, he picks random pieces of information from the reading. Why come to class then? DON'T TAKE COURSE!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This was the hardest part of the Master's program. There is a lot of work that has to be done. Each person is given a job of reviewing a program and suggest changes based on what is presented to the professor. Very hard class but you will learn alot. It is hard to explain what is expected because each semester is different and based on projects.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This class is pretty easy! Know the 3 perspectives and you will do amazing! Discussion post were the toughest part of this class.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Gautam is a great person! He wants you to succeed in his class but of course students need to try as well! His exams are pretty straightforward if you read the chapters! His lectures over the chapters were a bit confusing at first but he adds more info and points out critical points. Be ready to read in this class!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
His tests are not challenging, but you need to read the textbook and take notes in class to make an A or B on the exams. 3 exams, 1 group project and presentation. He is very responsive to emails and cares about his students. Not the easiest A, but if you put forth effort, you can make it out with a respectable grade!