John Schmitt

Professor Schmitt makes the lectures much more engaging with his enthusiasm. He encourages questions and is able to explain the answers to these questions clearly. The exams are difficult and worth the vast majority of your grade, but if you keep up with the work and use all of the resources given, you can do well. There are problem sets due every class but they are helpful in understanding the concepts and are manageable as long as you stay on top of them.

Professor Schmitt makes the lectures much more engaging with his enthusiasm. He encourages questions and is able to explain the answers to these questions clearly. The exams are difficult and worth the vast majority of your grade, but if you keep up with the work and use all of the resources given, you can do well. There are problem …Read more

I think that Professor Schmitt does a great job of creating an environment that is conducive to learning, and making positive mistakes. The exams are hard, but I think generally, to do well, you go to office hours, and ask for help. He is the best teacher, in that he actually goes through the material, working out examples and theorems IN class. You don't have to self-teach yourself, but self-review is definitely helpful. Professor Schmitt is the optimal teacher for this course.

I think that Professor Schmitt does a great job of creating an environment that is conducive to learning, and making positive mistakes. The exams are hard, but I think generally, to do well, you go to office hours, and ask for help. He is the best teacher, in that he actually goes through the material, working out examples and theore …Read more

Professor Schmitt is a very good mathematician, and also a great teacher. He develops an interest for mathematics in his students during his classes, and is comprehensive in covering the syllabus. Homework is a big part of this class, however, while it can get tedious you will feel better prepared for the exams. He is helpful and will help you with anything if you ask!