Professor Abramenko is very good at instructing this course. She knows the material well and is fair. That's about all you'll get, she isn't mean but expects respect.

I'm not going to debate the merits of linear algebra because either this is a required course in your major, or you are taking it out of interest. Do understand that Linear Algebra concepts are used in all engineering fields, though.

First of all, Abramenko is one of the best professors in the Applied Math department IMO. She is very engaging and understanding, and is pretty funny at times. The 50 minutes go by quickly. She does have high standards, and expects you to come prepared to class; iClicker is used sporadically and counts towards your participation grade (it can only help you).

At the end of the day if you hate the idea of actually having a working knowledge of the material while you are taking a class, you shouldn't take linear with Abramenko. But if you put in the extra 10% you might actually enjoy this class.

Ms. Abramenko is great! She is a wonderful teacher and is well organized and really knows her material front and back. The class is extremely fast-paced. Don't fall behind or you're screwed. Quizzes are hard. There are a lot of homework problems every week, and the homework never stops for anything (Thanksgiving etc.) There are a few proofs, and about 3/4 of the way through, the material gets pretty abstract.

Just keep up and you'll be fine! Abramenko wants everyone to succeed. Make sure to ask questions in class even if it costs the class time on a topic!

Homework is due on Wednesday, but try to get it done over the weekend. You'll feel a lot more prepared for the classes on monday that way.

A three credit APMA with the workload greater than any I've experienced in the four credit APMAs. An absurd amount of homework. Material is too abstract and theoretical for the e-school. Abramanko's German accent is a little tricky, but it is more that her teaching style just regurgitates the book. The book is also pretty terrible. Avoid this class if possible.

This class is an absolute waste of time unless you are com sci, computer engineering, or possibly systems with a concentration in com sci

I took this class as an APMA elective, and never once regretted it. Really useful information, but not as mathematically rigorous as differential equations or calc 3. Monika was one of the best math teachers I've ever had, I really had a great conceptual understanding of the material by the end of the class. TA was great, if you can make workshop hours, it makes the homework x10 easier.

Good professor, she really cares that you learn the material. She makes herself available to her students either in her office hours or by appointment. Her grading is fair, but her tests sometimes have confusing problems. Overall not a hard class, and she's a good professor.

Great class, lots of conceptual thinking involved... Prof. Abramenko is very clear and helpful in explaining concepts and problems.

Monica is the best apma teacher I have had at UVA. Read the book and go to her office hours and you will get an A. I did say read the book! I never read a math text before but it really helps in this class.

She was a good teacher, probably would've done better and paid more attention had I not been cocky because I had already taken the course in high school. As it is it is very proof-definition focused which kills you on the midterms if you don't know them