He was also enthusiastic and funny, and willing to explain concepts in several ways. This tactic both heightened the class's comprehension and made sure every student followed his lecture. He was described by one devotee as the 'James Morone of the sciences,' which, as disciples of PS22 will appreciate, is a damn good compliment. Although one student remarked that Stratt didn't seem responsive during office hours, and felt a bit intimidating to question in class, even the dissenter agreed that Stratt's lectures were superb. Essentially, the man made the class, with his friendly enthusiasm and superb lecturing style.
Course work for the class comprised six problem sets, a midterm, and a final.
Very little outside reading was required. Students generally devoted five to ten hours per week to the course, although some spent as little as two or as many as fifteen. Many wrote that the material motivated them, especially as Professor Stratt presented it. Respondents said little about the content of the midterm, although the one student who described it found it very difficult. The highly favorable reviews of this class hinged on students' love of Professor Stratt.