Spring Math 54: Hald vs. Lott

<p>It seems that on rate my professors Hald is a pretty decent prof, but I couldn't find anything on John Lott. Has anyone ever had him for 54?</p>

<p>Another question.
For people who have had Hald for math:</p>

<p>Given his good ratings as a lecturer but with really difficult tests, is it worth taking him?
I’m down for having a great math prof (which I haven’t had any so far), but I don’t know about what I’ve heard about his grading (10% get A’s).</p>

<p>I don’t know anything at all about Lott, so I’m not sure if I should take my chances with him either.</p>

<p>Yea, who knows about Lott?</p>

<p>BUUMMMPPP…really want to know about this. I hate both lecture times so it doesn’t really matter in that aspect…ugh.</p>

<p>I’ve heard that Lott has a generous grading curve, but has never taught 54 before. I’ll be signing up for his classes.</p>

<p>where have you heard that from? what classes has he taught? well one of the math 1b profs this semester didnt have any ratings but apparently people like him ,so i dont think that means anything.</p>

<p>I think he’s taught upper div math before. Apparently this is the first time teaching 54 for the both of them. I’m signed up for Lott, hopefully he’s ok.</p>

<p>What’s with Discussion 13?</p>

<p>“Please contact Hugo Ramirez at <a href=“mailto:hramirez@berkeley.edu”>hramirez@berkeley.edu</a> before enrolling into this intensive discussion section. Also: F 9-10A, 230D STEPHENS”</p>

<p>Anyone know what it’s for?</p>

<p>i think it’s this special math discussion they have. they have one for frenkel this semester. it’s like an hour longer per week or something plus a really good GSI. idk if this is it though.</p>