Professor
Jasper Kok
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Most Helpful Review
Fall 2024 - If I could take this class for an entire year I absolutely would. Professor Kok was one of the kindest professors (and people) I've ever met and truly cared about your learning and well-being. Most lectures had a quiz at the beginning based on the reading, but they weren't too difficult (if you did and understood the reading you would get full credit - and they really helped you understand lecture topics). Lectures were very helpful and engaging, with in class exercises and a lot of peer-collaboration to get us working together. The exams were more difficult than the homework (we had a week for each assignment and could work on them at Homework Parties and in discussion), but I thought they were both very fair and as long as you study and attend class you can do well! There are so many opportunities to work with other students, LAs, TAs (Annie was phenomenal), and the professor during lecture, homework parties (every Friday to get help on that week's homework), discussion, office hours, and review sessions. Professor Kok himself was also a great teacher, as he explained everything in depth, had some great analogies and exercises, and made sure to always address all questions we had (he would even research your question and get back to you if he didn't have an answer on the spot, which was very much appreciated). This class was a bit of work (I completely forgot all basic calculus) and I definitely had to study quite a bit for exams, but I have never loved a course content or class environment more than this one. Absolutely recommend this class to anyone who can take it, especially with Professor Kok (and Annie if she's your TA)!!
Fall 2024 - If I could take this class for an entire year I absolutely would. Professor Kok was one of the kindest professors (and people) I've ever met and truly cared about your learning and well-being. Most lectures had a quiz at the beginning based on the reading, but they weren't too difficult (if you did and understood the reading you would get full credit - and they really helped you understand lecture topics). Lectures were very helpful and engaging, with in class exercises and a lot of peer-collaboration to get us working together. The exams were more difficult than the homework (we had a week for each assignment and could work on them at Homework Parties and in discussion), but I thought they were both very fair and as long as you study and attend class you can do well! There are so many opportunities to work with other students, LAs, TAs (Annie was phenomenal), and the professor during lecture, homework parties (every Friday to get help on that week's homework), discussion, office hours, and review sessions. Professor Kok himself was also a great teacher, as he explained everything in depth, had some great analogies and exercises, and made sure to always address all questions we had (he would even research your question and get back to you if he didn't have an answer on the spot, which was very much appreciated). This class was a bit of work (I completely forgot all basic calculus) and I definitely had to study quite a bit for exams, but I have never loved a course content or class environment more than this one. Absolutely recommend this class to anyone who can take it, especially with Professor Kok (and Annie if she's your TA)!!
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