Reviews of professor Cheng Yu

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
We had 4 exams, each 25% of our grade. Online format was a PAIN, one lecture he went the whole class with his mic muted (volume down so he couldn't hear us, he doesn't usually see chat). He may be better in-person (took this fall 2020), but online is a big NO from me.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Yu started off the class with technical difficulties but was able to work through them as the semester went on. I personally thought his lectures were well thought out and helped teach the topics needed to pass his exams. He set very clear standards and stuck to them. I enjoyed his class even through the technical problems.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Prof. Yu makes his class easy to pass so that we focus more on learning rather than memorizing. Though some lectures can be fast-paced and at times unclear, he is very open to questions and accessible during office hours. He is very caring and also offered students the chance to drop by his office in the future for any math advice. A good choice!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This class if for students who are not passionate about dif eq. If you are just here to get the grade and move on, take prof yu. He is super nice and even made an exam a take home exam bc students had conflicts with the date. He is just not great at actually teaching. Learned very little but I am ok with that.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took Dr. Yu for the advanced calculus sequence, and I can not recommend him enough! He is super helpful during office hours and works with students when grades are low. He cares about his students and tries to make sure everyone succeeds, at least those who make an effort. Take his class if you can!