Reviews of professor Edward Ham

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you only care about getting an easy A, Prof Ham is not the teacher for you.  I appreciated that Prof Ham wanted you to LEARN the material so that you can do well in other math courses.  He's pretty easy going and easy to talk to.  It's the first time a math class was interesting and I didn't get bored all the time.  Won;t regret taking him.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He has unlikeable online communication skills and sounds unempathetic. Online lectures cover a minimal amount of material, you have to self-learn a lot to complete the work. There is an unnecessary amount of writing on the exams, requiring full paragraphs to explain method choices. He is also picky about the work you show when solving problems.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Don't recommend to take this professor. The load of homework is insane, you have to find definition for tons of mathematic term plus solving problems. The worse part is he don't teach at all. He expect you to self learn like you're in four year institutions. I'm lucky to drop him in week 2.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Math 5B itself is a difficult course, but I have to say Professor Ham was amazing! He responds very quickly to questions, but he's definitely a tough grader with the content. He's a really nice person and understanding too. If you're planning to take it over the summer for 6 weeks, be ready to dedicate a lot of time and have assignments everyday!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Loved Professor Ham. 5B Winter course (6 weeks) was extremely challenging but I appreciated his style. Strict teacher but a caring one. Gave great feedback and made himself readily available. Don't expect to pass without working hard. The rigor of the class and amount of homework prepared me extremely well for the final exam.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Ham's class was difficult without a doubt; calc is always hard. However, his unwavering compassion and dedication to seeing students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom made learning the materials infinity more accessible. If you put effort in, he will do everything in his power to help you excel. Trust me, take his class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Highly recommend Prof. Ham for those who are taking the class to learn (not just for an easy A). He is very easy to reach, offers interactive and in-depth explanations during AND outside of class times, and an overall great educator. Don't be afraid to reach out and you'll do fine in his class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Great professor! Canvas was well-organized, making navigation easy. Class was tough due to winter and content, but Prof Ham made it manageable and sets you up for success. Lectures and feedback were excellent. He's responsive on Pronto for help. Lots of hw, but it's essential prep for tests. Be ready to dedicate a lot of time for hw/study!