Bill Peterson

The material for this class is difficult because even if you understand a topic, there will always be new problems that are completely different from what you have seen before. However, the professor is amazing and really good at teaching the content. He is passionate about probability and really cares about his students. I would take any class with him as the professor. The exams are tough but fair and overall if you pay attention you can get a good grade.

The material for this class is difficult because even if you understand a topic, there will always be new problems that are completely different from what you have seen before. However, the professor is amazing and really good at teaching the content. He is passionate about probability and really cares about his students. I would tak …Read more

Peterson is a gem but with high expectations about what students already know/inherently understand. Easy course if you are good conceptually but there was some difficulty in preparing for exams and thinking about the material. Grading: 25% PS, 25% exam 1, 25% exam 2, 25% final. So not much wiggle room to mess up on exams, which stressed me out, but all turned out well in the end and Peterson is GREAT about office hours.

Peterson is a gem but with high expectations about what students already know/inherently understand. Easy course if you are good conceptually but there was some difficulty in preparing for exams and thinking about the material. Grading: 25% PS, 25% exam 1, 25% exam 2, 25% final. So not much wiggle room to mess up on exams, which stre …Read more

Peterson always had a good attitude about the class and its material. There was homework after every class but it was never super stressful and it was relevant for the exams. He's a pretty easy grader and wants you to do well.