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PALANIAPPAN V

V. PALANIAPPAN

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31 reviews

Winter 2027 Classes

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PSTAT 160A Palaniappan V Fall 2025 Total: 76

PSTAT 160B Palaniappan V Fall 2025 Total: 56

PSTAT 160B Palaniappan V Summer 2025 Total: 33

PSTAT 120A Palaniappan V Spring 2025 Total: 309

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pstat160a . Palaniappan V 4 Months Ago

This is my second rating for a professor every, Dr Samy is amazing. He cares and not only that but everything you need to succeed is in the lectures. He is extremely lenient with grading and wants you to succeed in the course. If i could take every class with him i would, and took 160B with him this past quarter which was even better than 160A

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pstat160a . Palaniappan V 4 Months Ago

A kind professor, he will try to motivate you during difficulties

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pstat160a . Palaniappan V 5 Months Ago

Extremely knowledgeable and shares fun insights from his own work. Homework assignments, two quizzes, midterm, and final. Curves generously. Lectures are theory based, but he always makes an effort to explain material well and help students. Overall an amazing professor, I thoroughly enjoyed his 160 series and understanding stochastic processes!

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pstat160a . Palaniappan V 5 Months Ago

Goated. The midterms and finals are difficult but manageable.

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pstat160a . Palaniappan V 6 Months Ago

He's extremely understanding and truly cares for his students. Lectures are not mandatory, but they're good to attend to get more info on the content that he might test you on quizzes/exams. His exams are definitely on the trickier side, and reviewing the lectures and homework is really helpful. And he curves at the end too!

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pstat160a . Palaniappan V 6 Months Ago

The quizzes, midterm, and final were hard, but manageable if you stay above the average. Gave exam hints during lectures. A downside is that grades were not always clear until they were posted but helpful curve. Lectures cover a lot of material, so review them regularly, and sections are helpful.

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