Professor Wesel was an amazing teacher. He is clearly passionate about his work and the subject. Near the end of the semester you read some papers that he authored- proof that you've mastered the material and that it is directly applicable to modern research.

The class is extremely clear and thorough, which was greatly appreciated as an online student. Prof. Wesel's slides are clearly honed over teaching the class for many years, and updated with new information and clearer explanations every year. As another poster said, the professor encouraged questions (in his many office hours and during lecture), and answered completely until you understood. The lecture notes were self contained, and the homeworks were a logical and interesting extension from the lectures.

The only downside is the moderately heavy workload- weekly problem sets, two exams (which counted for 80% of the final grade), and a term project. However, the professor and TA had many office hours and were extremely responsive. Working through the problem sets over many hours provided mastery and was the best way to study for the exams. In the end it was rewarding, and well worth it.

Take this class, or anything else Prof. Wesel teaches!

Prof. Wesel is an awesome teacher. He has almost perfect lecture notes that he hands out every class, explains materials very well and is willing to spare time for you. I was amazed to see that he never deferred a single question that was asked to him. I have had some professors who would be like "Lets talk about that after class." But no matter what, Prof. Wesel dug deep into anything and everything until you understood the stuff.

Plus he was very friendly and helpful during his office hours. He spared 2 hours for OH every week and they were really useful. His homework is time consuming and will take good effort. But once you can do it, you would have mastered the material. Exams were not hard at all, probably the easiest ones that I have had in grad school.

If the opportunity arises then do take him. He is indeed a great teacher.