Professor
Siddarth Kannan
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Most Helpful Review
Fall 2023 - Definitely one of the best lecturers at UCLA. He's very passionate about the course material and explains concepts very clearly. The workload and HW are not bad at all. The first midterm is very easy, but the second one is significantly harder. The final is not too difficult if you understand the material, and he is very generous with grading (4 different grading schemes). Overall one of the best classes I have taken at UCLA and I would highly highly recommend.
Fall 2023 - Definitely one of the best lecturers at UCLA. He's very passionate about the course material and explains concepts very clearly. The workload and HW are not bad at all. The first midterm is very easy, but the second one is significantly harder. The final is not too difficult if you understand the material, and he is very generous with grading (4 different grading schemes). Overall one of the best classes I have taken at UCLA and I would highly highly recommend.
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Winter 2024 - This was the most challenging math course I've ever taken. I took this course after receiving an A+ in Math 115A and was humbled; my advice is to only take this course if you love proofs, theory, and desire a challenge. The homework assignments are manageable, and the lectures are (for the most part) a heavy review of 115A content within a more theoretical framework. Lecture notes are great so attendance in lecture is not necessary unless you want to ask questions. The exams are extremely challenging and make up a majority of your grade. The homework and lectures on their own are not sufficient to prepare for the exams, so a strong understanding of all the theorems is absolutely necessary to pass. I would recommend concept mapping and discussing in a study group. Luckily, Kannan is a great guy and genuinely wants his students to succeed; he is more than willing to help if you reach out.
Winter 2024 - This was the most challenging math course I've ever taken. I took this course after receiving an A+ in Math 115A and was humbled; my advice is to only take this course if you love proofs, theory, and desire a challenge. The homework assignments are manageable, and the lectures are (for the most part) a heavy review of 115A content within a more theoretical framework. Lecture notes are great so attendance in lecture is not necessary unless you want to ask questions. The exams are extremely challenging and make up a majority of your grade. The homework and lectures on their own are not sufficient to prepare for the exams, so a strong understanding of all the theorems is absolutely necessary to pass. I would recommend concept mapping and discussing in a study group. Luckily, Kannan is a great guy and genuinely wants his students to succeed; he is more than willing to help if you reach out.
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