Jacob Tropp
do not take this class if you are looking for a distribution requirement. so much reading and lectures were just him talking the whole time with no slides with words just with pictures which made it very hard to follow all the material and dates since its a fast paced course. he is very tough on grading and no matter how hard you try it never seems good enough. I would not take this course again. Readings are long, sometimes hundreds of pages a week.
do not take this class if you are looking for a distribution requirement. so much reading and lectures were just him talking the whole time with no slides with words just with pictures which made it very hard to follow all the material and dates since its a fast paced course. he is very tough on grading and no matter how hard you try …Read more
Although the material was worthwhile, the class was very difficult due to the quantity of readings and the grading style. The material was very dense, and Professor Tropp was not clear about what he wanted in our papers. Although I met with him during office hours, I would leave without much clarity. I would not take this class again.
Love this course - but only take it if you have the time, are passionate about the course material, or really want a challenge. Prof Tropp is extremely accomodating and through taking a few courses with him I am proud to say how much my writing has improved.