AREC380 | PlanetTerp

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James Archsmith AREC380 Expecting a B+ Anonymous 06/28/2022	AREC380 is hands down the best class I have taken in my first 3 years at UMD! I have no complaints. His teaching method was very effective and really made me learn a lot. To truly do well in the class-as simple as it sounds- you have to think and not just memorize. If you don't understand a certain topic or you're just confused about how to set up your code, just email him or attend his office hours. PLUS you don't need any coding/programming experience to do well in this class. I highly recommend taking it!
James Archsmith AREC380 Expecting an A Anonymous 10/18/2020	Very chill professor. The class focuses more on principles than coding skills so it is great for people who have no experience in coding. Though the class is not easy, I am glad that I took it because it is very useful and it introduces you to the world of data science. Slides are really detailed and Professor Archsmith provides R code for every lecture, which is extremely helpful for the homework and projects.
James Archsmith AREC380 Expecting an A- Anonymous 01/27/2020	He gives detailed power point and talks really fast but clearly each lecture. Sometimes we have problemset which is not really difficult as long as I listen to him carefully in class. His exams are more about concept and explanation. Once you review all his power points and problemset answer sheet, you could get a fine grade. He's really nice and patient when I asked questions even though some of them were really really basic and easy.

James Archsmith
AREC380

Expecting a B+
Anonymous
06/28/2022

AREC380 is hands down the best class I have taken in my first 3 years at UMD! I have no complaints. His teaching method was very effective and really made me learn a lot. To truly do well in the class-as simple as it sounds- you have to think and not just memorize. If you don't understand a certain topic or you're just confused about how to set up your code, just email him or attend his office hours. PLUS you don't need any coding/programming experience to do well in this class. I highly recommend taking it!

James Archsmith
AREC380

Expecting an A
Anonymous
10/18/2020

Very chill professor. The class focuses more on principles than coding skills so it is great for people who have no experience in coding. Though the class is not easy, I am glad that I took it because it is very useful and it introduces you to the world of data science. Slides are really detailed and Professor Archsmith provides R code for every lecture, which is extremely helpful for the homework and projects.

James Archsmith
AREC380

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
01/27/2020

He gives detailed power point and talks really fast but clearly each lecture. Sometimes we have problemset which is not really difficult as long as I listen to him carefully in class. His exams are more about concept and explanation. Once you review all his power points and problemset answer sheet, you could get a fine grade. He's really nice and patient when I asked questions even though some of them were really really basic and easy.

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