Reviews of professor John Strandholm

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
HARDEST Prof. EVER. Dr. Strandholm is a super smart guy for sure, but OMFG. There is 1 Midterm Exam & the Final Exam. That's it. There are HW's too, but they're hard ASF. The class is cumulative but on the exams he does allow a 8 x 11 in. cheat sheet. If you do have any questions he will answer them & help you out but he can be a smart aleck too.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He enjoys that students struggle.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
One of the best teachers at Upstate hands down. Funny guy, great to talk to, very nice and enjoys what he does. He is the type of professor I would want to work with in the future. He takes his reviews seriously and is always looking to improve himself, the school, the curriculum, and the environment. Any school is lucky to have him there.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Loved this professor! (This class was during COVID) Records lectures and gave good examples during lecture and will go over examples step by step to make you understand. Does NOT just read through PPT, class not boring! Actually wants you to pass, exams are mostly from problems and homework. DOES NOT give extra credit! But shouldn't need it.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Only two tests in class which are mid term and final. They are worth 30% each!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Strandholm is a super nice guy, very laid back. Tests, and the class in general, is very conceptual based. He really cares about learning, loves feedback, and wants to help his students. The material is difficult, but he tries to make it manageable. If you show up, and put in the work, you will be fine.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class was near impossible. If you miss class, you will fail. Teacher really only explains things once and there is very little info passed in class. Information is very difficult to comprehend.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Strandholm was extremely understanding during COVD-19 times. I was wondering taking his course this semester due to the other RMP reviews-- but Strandholm has been the most understanding professor I have had this semester BY FAR. Tests were difficult but were open note/book.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Compared to other Courses it is bit more challenging, but still fair. Good prof though!