2.9

Sudeb Mitra

Mathematics - CUNY Queens College

2.9
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
53%
Would Retake
85
Reviews
2.9
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
2.9
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

53%

Would Retake

85

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

should avoid no help at help never get a chance to ask question

151 - 1.0 rating

With that said however, he's not very good at teaching

MATH141 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

62%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 35 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (7)
B (5)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(6)C(5)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(9)
Based on 46 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 7
B: 5
B+: 5
Common Tags
Lecture heavy (10)
Graded by few things (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Test heavy (7)
Hilarious (5)
Caring (4)
Amazing lectures (4)
Rating Trend

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201

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5.0

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Difficulty by Course

151

5.0

141

4.0

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4.0

MA231

3.8

MATH141

3.8

Reviews (85)
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1.0
MATH141
Sep 19, 2003

she take the stuff really lightly because he is so smart and thinks its all childish. HE explains good and tries to involve the whole class in doing work in class like writing down homework on board. I got A- in his class w/out working hard.

5.0
1.0
202310
Nov 24, 2003

he is very good, knows how to explain compared to a lot of other teachers that have no idea what they are talking about. the main thing is they dont know how to teachhhhhhhhhhh.

5.0
1.0
MAT613
May 4, 2004

He's a great professor. He's very clear, and he gives A LOT OF extra office hours (even on weekends)!!!! Don't ****him off while the class is in session with unnecessary comments or questions.

5.0
2.0
MATH613
Jun 2, 2004

Explains everything that is going to b on the test, so u pretty much can get away w/ just memorizing...it def. helps if u understand the material b/c he puts maybe one or two new q's on the test. The final was slightly more difficult. I expect an A.

5.0
3.0
CALC201
Aug 26, 2004

he is very clear and makes everyone go up to the board everyday...so you can't be a shy wall flower...hes not that easy anymore...you have to work...but once you do the work and go to class everyday take good notes...definitely you will get a good grade

3.0
3.0
MATH201
Nov 7, 2004

He was clear but often refused to review what he called "silly high school math". For those students who haven't taken silly high school math for many years, you can get confused when concepts build and you don't remember them.

5.0
2.0
MATH201
Dec 13, 2004

i took this class during the summer, a pretty good professor, very thorough, goes over all the problems. exams identical to class problems. no reason that u shouldn't be able to get an A range grade. He practices favoritism tho, first day of class, u can tell if he will like u or not.

5.0
2.0
201
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jan 25, 2005

This is one of best professors I have ever had for Math. Beware though...he calls on you to go up to the board and you have to go. I took the class during the summer and I had to go up to the board everyday. But he is a very clear and fair professor. GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY.

3.0
3.0
MATH231
Mar 21, 2005

He is vERY DISORGANISED!Teaches by doing problems on the board,not a bad thing,but it gets pretty ugly when he does not know how to do the question (often the case,then students start all suggesting what they think he should do then he gets very angry.I will not take him again.I do not suggest u do!

3.0
3.0
LINEARALGEBRA
Jun 8, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
MA231
Dec 1, 2005

No Comments

3.0
3.0
MATH201
Dec 9, 2005

makes u go to board gives lot of hw tests are straightforward decent teacher accent makes him a little hard to understand

4.0
1.0
MA231
Feb 11, 2006

This professor was so nice to us last semester b/c he basically gives u the ? for the exams.From the first,second,and final he tells u a hint.It was very nice 4 him 2 do this b/c other prof. gave me all surprises.His very easy on partial credit.He teaches allright but can be very rude at times b/c his favorite words r this is goffy.Take him.

1.0
4.0
MA231
Feb 23, 2006

No Comments

3.0
3.0
231
Mar 26, 2006

i didnt understand anything the 1st month but once i got the hang of his style hes not bad, he makes u think in different ways which is good. ur in big trouble if he doesnt like u so dont annoy him. can be intimidating and thinks its funny to scare u w/ hard problems but u need ti learn to laugh at this and ull be ok

1.0
3.0
MA231
May 18, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
MA231
Sep 9, 2006

A very mean Prof. He assume students understand everything he says, and look at himself like geniues. Never take him, if u had chance.

2.0
5.0
MA231
Feb 3, 2007

No Comments

3.0
2.0
MATH613
May 31, 2007

He made this class a breeze. He was crystal clear about exam material and graded fairly. His lectures were easy to follow and he was very enthusiastic about the material. I totally recommend him.

4.0
1.0
MATH201
Sep 2, 2007

Gives examples of what's on the test, then barely changes the examples. Only 2-3 questions are sometimes changed significantly. You can easily pass.

2.0
2.0
MATH201
Nov 10, 2008

It's easy to get an A in this class because he gives you the questions for the test, but in the end you really don't learn a lot. He assumes you know what he's talking about in class, so he goes quickly and you can easily get lost. I wouldn't recommend this teacher.

2.0
3.0
MATH141
May 17, 2009

His theme: This problem is goofy, that one is goofy too, that other one is also goofy. All subjects are goofy except for math and physics. Problems day (liar, new stuff). Teaches by solving problems,it would be helpful if he goes step by step and explains, instead he does them on the board like if he is taking an exam for himself.

2.0
5.0
MATH201
Jul 25, 2010

He doesnt give homework. He makes major errors in notes. You constantly have to correct your notes. You have to teach yourself everything. Sadly, its my fault because I heard about Mitra-I just had no other choice. Hopefully I will have better professors in the future :-/ but in Queens college I doubt thatll ever happen.

4.0
3.0
MATH201
Nov 12, 2010

He is funny teacher. Passionate in teaching. Test is not hard at all.

3.0
1.0
MATH703
Jan 24, 2011

While his office hours are virtually non-existent, he really does manage to explain concepts well. Some people think he comes off as arrogant, I thought he was really funny. I had a great time in 703, got an A, but I'm not sure how much I actually learned...

3.0
5.0
MATH231
Jan 13, 2012

This class is not hard but it might be too fast paced if you are not a math major.

2.0
1.0
MATH628
Mar 14, 2013

Good professor, but has wrong type of attitude. He always expects every students to know what he is saying. When a student asks the question or has something to say, then he completely ignores it. He speaks out rudely to students, like saying "Hello", when working on the problem. Very discouraging. Exams are pretty easy and grading is fair.

5.0
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MATH202
Mar 31, 2013

he honestly does come off a little mean towards some students, but its quite clear that he doesnt mean any harm. He wants students to grasp the concept before working on applications which is great. he deserves a more credit.

3.0
2.0
MATH628
Jun 1, 2013

This guy gives 3 midterms 1 final, but the materials are extremely narrowed, so it's easy to study. You must go to his class cuz his notes are extremely important. He gets annoyed if you cough/sneeze, move chair and make noise, good thing, he's generous when it comes to grading exams.

2.0
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MATH152
Aug 20, 2013

100% the most disrespectful and unhelpful teacher I've ever had. He treats students as though they are idiots and a waste of his time. However, if you redo all of the problems from class at least two times before exams, you will definitely do well. In spite of his horrific attitude, he does grade thinking and process rather than "right" answers.

3.0
2.0
MATH152
Aug 21, 2013

Took him during summer for calculus 2. The journey was not that bad. Just do a little bit of study about the chapter before his lecture so that you can grab the concept in the class. He skips the steps while solving the problems that because I think the material is too much and he has to cover all within 6 weeks.

5.0
2.0
MATH628
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2013

He's a good professor, some people just misunderstand his intention because he does get annoyed easily but he doesn't mean any harm, also know who you're audience is every graduate student loves him(graduate center) but undergrad students who are bad at math don't like him.

3.0
2.0
MATH14104
Dec 11, 2013

It was very difficult to keep up but as long as you take good notes, you will be prepared for the exams.

3.0
2.0
MAT142
Grade: B
May 15, 2014

He is goofy, mistakes are goofy and his class is usually enjoyable. Go to class, take notes, go to review and you can ace his class. Very nice when it comes to grading and his exams are like the review. One of the best at Queens so far

1.0
5.0
MATH141
Dec 29, 2014

worst prof ever,if u taking it ,better drop it.

1.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 29, 2014

why not let people rate him he is the worest prof ever

1.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 29, 2014

go to his clsss equal to learn by yourself....

1.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: C-
Dec 31, 2014

the worst and least helpful math prof i have ever meet drop it now5408

4.0
4.0
141
Jan 7, 2015

Great professor. Received an "A" w 90 and above on all 3 exam (drops the lowest grade), not sure wht my departmental grade was but very linear. Show that you care & attend all classes (makes a key difference on if you're getting a "B" or "A") Exams (even the departmental) comes from his reviews-don't miss them. Go over h.w, class probs should b ok

2.0
4.0
MATH141
Jan 9, 2015

i dont know how that buddy get an A with 90,my average grade on 3 exams are 89 but he still gave me B+ wht is that

4.0
1.0
142
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2015

He's hard to understand when you first start the class, but then it gets easier. His tests are exactly the same questions he did in class and on the review day. You don't need the textbook.

4.0
3.0
MATH141
May 14, 2015

I said with a 90 and above in my exams, 'buddy' (my lowest grade was a 90...97 and a 92 in the final) ...I received an A. The departmental brought down my avg.

2.0
4.0
MATH141
May 31, 2015

Mitra is very smart. With that said however, he's not very good at teaching. Expect to furiously write the examples HE solves on the board, leaving the class confused, and teaching yourself. There's no HW and there are 3 exams plus a final. He does drop the lowest grade of one of the regular exams. If you're not very good at math I'd say stay away.

4.0
3.0
MTH201
Grade: A+
Aug 8, 2015

Good professor. Took him in the summer class. Exams are based on his reviews.

1.0
5.0
151
Grade: A-
Oct 20, 2015

should avoid no help at help never get a chance to ask question

4.0
1.0
MATH509
Grade: B-
Dec 31, 2015

He is a bit rude, and gets annoyed when you ask for help. HOWEVER, his class is ridiculously easy. Show up for the reviews, get the test questions, and study that. He will teach you what you need to know, but only tests a narrow spectrum of the material. If you want a great grade, take him!

4.0
1.0
MA241
Grade: A+
Apr 11, 2016

Gives partial Credits, You have to work very hard to get an A and F Easily passable

1.0
2.0
MATH628
Grade: A
May 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

His lectures are awful, take for an easy A not if you want to learn anything.

5.0
2.0
MATH631
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2017
Would take again

As always, he doesn't do much to mislead his students. He tests you on what he says he'll test you on, save for about 10-20 points of stuff that isn't on the review to see if you really learned anything and didn't just memorize the review. It is very easy to do well in his class and the graduate students love him.

Respected
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
MATH152
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2017
Would take again

Mitra is very knowledgable in Math. One of the smartest Professors around. He does get little annoyed when students ask him questions from previous courses. He expects you to know everything. However, His reviews are similar to exams. So do ll the class problems and review, you should be fine! Not a real tough grader. Gives lot of partial Credit.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
2.0
3.0
MATH509
Grade: B+
Dec 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He does tell you what questions are exactly going to be on the exams, thats why I did well in his class. He's unclear in his teaching so I just memorize what he writes. I honestly haven't learned much from him. He says "it's easy, a third grader can understand this." He's been teaching this course for many years so of course it's easy to him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MATH143
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2018
Would take again

One of the best math professors Ive ever had! I was skeptical at first because of the prior reviews, but Im so glad I took this professor. I learned a lot while not feeling pressured from overly complex exams. You are tested for a solid understanding, And he is NOT trying to fail you. I would definitely take again, and highly recommend.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
2.0
4.0
MATH143
Dec 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He doesn't explain the material at all, if you want to understand math, avoid him. Get ready to go to lecture and spend the entire lecture copying notes, or taking pictures with your phone. Only advantage is he basically tells you what questions are going to be on the exams. If you copy notes, study the "review questions", you will be fine.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
MATH143
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2018
Would take again

Do not miss class as you will be lost. His grading system is pretty good because he gives a lot of partial credit. The review problems are crucial to study as they appear on his tests. Its 3 in-class exams and the final. He drops the lowest of the 3 in-class exams. They are all weighed equally. Also, he might come off as a bit rude when asked Q's

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
MATH143
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Class is 4 exams including final, but he drops the lowest. Hes a bit scary to ask a question too, and can speak really fast. However on the exams, he gives a lot of partial credit. I did a question, i had no clue how to do, and I got it wrong but out of 10 points i got 8. Does reviews in class, questions are similar to the exam.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MAT628
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2019
Would take again

Hes one of the best, easiest and the most friendly professor Ive had taken at QC. A week before each exam he gives a review and BELIEVE me : the exam is the same exact reflection of the review sheet . He only add one or two hard problem to it at the end . Please take hi and dont let the negative reviews fool you . Thank you professor Mitra

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
2.0
3.0
MATH628
May 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

review before tests, some , not all,test questions similar to review makes mistakes while teaching uses too many sources so you can't ever study from a single book uses words like "rubbish" to attack students teaches at a high level of abstraction with no concrete examples most of the time seems to forgets that students are paying him to teach

4.0
4.0
MATH201
Grade: A-
Nov 26, 2020
Would take again

I've taken Mitra over the summer 2020 session. It was difficult for both students and professor due to the difficulties of online learning. He is still a great lecturer and very fair with what problems we do in class, the homework and on the test. Improvements could be made for his patience however, without the mathlab, all math in QC is harder.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH231
Grade: Not sure yet
May 11, 2021
Would take again

He's a godlike professor!!! I wished I've taken him for other math courses. Unlike the other math professors in QC, Mitra actually makes sure that we understand the class problems. The reviews he gives prepares us for the exams and quizzes.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
MATH509
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He gave no textbook and his notes were a mess. Only reason why Im passing is because his exams are a replica of the review sheet which consisted of me memorizing theorems with zero clue as to what it was actually saying. His handwriting on exam papers are awful. I couldnt even tell why my answers were wrong.

Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
MATH241
Grade: C+
Dec 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He's a fair professor. The lectures are very factual. You pretty much need to review his lecture notes thoroughly in order to pass the tests. However, you do need to work for your grade - meaning you still need to study and absolutely you must show up to class to take good notes. The test reflect his lectures, but there a few difficult questions.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
MATH509
Grade: B+
Apr 3, 2022
Would take again

The subject was actually very cool and interesting. Nevertheless I pretty much had to teach everything to myself from the class notes because he's the definition of an ineffective lecturer. Those class notes aren't half bad because it's not an easy subject to make a course in and the notes definitely have a logical progression.

Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
142
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2022
Would take again

His teaching style is unorthodox but he is super lenient when it comes to grading.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
142
Grade: B+
Jan 2, 2023
Would take again

He is the best professor . Take him if you have trouble to pass math courses .Best Ever QC math professor .You will learn and do well in same time .

Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH614
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2023
Would take again

Excellent lectures and notes! This is a graduate level class and the professor expects you to come to class prepared and to keep up with the material, but his class notes and exam reviews are great. I wish he provided practice problems aside from the exam reviews for additional feedback. Otherwise, I learned as much or more than other classes.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
142
Grade: A+
Jan 28, 2023
Would take again

Very lenient professor. attend his classes, take notes thoroughly and pay attention. The exam is mostly from the classwork.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
MATH201
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2023
Would take again

CONS: Disorganized, late notice of class cancellations (sucks when you drive/commute and you're already on your way) PROS: He is a fair grader, partial credit for attempting problems so do your best write a lot, He does in depth reviews and the questions is similar to the reviews, No lengthy homework problems, I suggest assign some for yourself

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
MA241
Grade: A-
Aug 8, 2023
Would take again

He is a very straightforward Professor, stating from the beginning what grading is based upon. Teaches very fast but his exams are fair and sometimes he states exactly what questions will be on the exam.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
2.0
MATH509
Grade: A-
Aug 9, 2023

Mitra is a totally inept lecturer. Very unclear and contradicts himself often. His grading criteria is completely arbitrary; he'll randomly assign final grades. When asked if I could see my final to justify my final grade he said no. You will not learn anything in this class. Avoid S. Mitra at all costs.

2.0
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MATH143
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2023

he doesnt teach anything he just writes equation on the board and doesnt explain even when students ask question but his exams arent too difficult even someone like me who is bad at math got a B so just watch YouTube videos and practice his review questions and u can pass.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH143
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 24, 2024

Dropped this old guy after failing the midterm with a 32. It wasn't even my fault, the questions were tricky and this dude can't explain any topic if his life depended on it. He can't teach. Super overated.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MATH143
Grade: B+
Jun 21, 2024
Would take again

Sudeb Mitra is the GOAT. If you did poorly, you didn't study enough because majority of the questions are from class questions. His handwriting being neat is a plus, and he can be funny at times. Happy with my grade after failing this class twice previously

1.0
5.0
142
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 25, 2024

Do not take him !!!!! If you have to take him, you need to be ready learn everything by yourself. He is just like a typewriter who only knows writing equation on the board with really least explain or even no explain, if you not understand and try to ask him question, he definitely going to clap back and say something like "It just on the board! "

Graded by few things
5.0
5.0
142
Jun 29, 2024

Professor Sudeb Mitra maybe bad at lecture but he is very kind at grading. And the test is basically based on his class work questions and homework questions.

Caring
Respected
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
142
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 3, 2024

Terrible professor can't teach didn't learn anything from him over summer I only went to class to write down the practice questions to go over with the tutoring center. Only take him if you're good at self teaching but he's very fair when it comes to grading.

1.0
4.0
MATH143
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 12, 2024

While he isn't a harsh grader, his teaching style is super unengaging. All he does is write problems on the board and expects us to memorize it for the exams. He doesn't explain the problems he does. If you want to self-teach the entire semester just to barely pass, then take him. Otherwise, look for someone else.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
142
Grade: C
Aug 15, 2024

He is a ABYSMAL lecturer. He expects us to read textbook material of each lesson before he even goes over it . After he writes it out with chalk, he makes comments saying "even kindergarteners know this". Exams are okay I guess. He also has a "XX" curve where he curves female students and has been shown to make creepy gestures towards them. Avoid!

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
MAT142
Grade: C
Oct 13, 2024

He is a creep. I had him a while back for 143 last year. He's the only math professor to teach women's areas of curves and will grade them based off that. He also makes creepy gestures towards them. For guys and girls, he gets frustrated at you if you ask questions. Exams are ok since he grades blindly but I'd avoid if you want to learn.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
142
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 23, 2024

He defind teaching as "put the answer on the board" on this course, and being very impatient when everytime someone ask the question. Don't take it unless you want to enjoy the fun of decrypt every single class.

1.0
5.0
MA241
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2024

This professor just writes on the board and does not even know what he is talking about, he also discriminates against students from Pakistan and is openly racist. Please avoid him, he should be fired.

Tough grader
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
MATH143
Grade: A+
Dec 31, 2024
Would take again

He doesn't give any real graded homework, so you can practice just as much as you need to do well. He also does test reviews practically with the exam questions. He has pretty good handwriting too. You just need to put in some effort on your end. But when he says 10 mins to do a question, it's actually like 2 mins, so have ur camera ready.

Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
142
Grade: B
May 2, 2025
Would take again

He's a good teacher yall haters gotta chill. And stop making false accusations and people made a false Facebook against him.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
MATH241
Grade: C+
May 24, 2025
Would take again

took him for 143 and 241, never really went to class tbh just the review sessions to know what sections the exam would be covering. He very generous with the partial credit honestly if you just practice a bunch of questions from the book passing shouldnt be too hard since the tests are very similar. He is quite hard to reach from email though.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MA241
Grade: B
Aug 3, 2025
Would take again

Most of you are just haters! Some of you don't even go to class how do you expect to pass? He's a good professor. There's a lot of writing during lectures. In the review sessions, he tells you some of the exact questions that will be on the exam especially the proofs. Plus he is a generous grader!

5.0
4.0
MATH209
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2025
Would take again

Not gonna lie, I have no idea how I passed this class let alone got an A. This professor genuinely made me believe in God again the way he graded these exams. Hilarious guy, very generous grader, and he tells everyone majority of the exact proofs that will be on each exam. The final was extremely difficult and long but he blessed everyone's grades.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

62%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 35 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (7)
B (5)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(6)C(5)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(9)
Based on 46 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 7
B: 5
B+: 5
Common Tags
Lecture heavy (10)
Graded by few things (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Test heavy (7)
Hilarious (5)
Caring (4)
Amazing lectures (4)
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201

5.0

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5.0

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MAT613

5.0

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CALC201

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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4.0

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3.8

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3.8

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