Adam has an inviting style to his teaching. He makes himself clear to understand the material. Plus he his a positive attitude with him every single class day.

Adam was one of the best teacher i had. he could be really easy if you do what you have to do, but if you try to take advantage of his niceness, he could screw you too. just be yourself and he'll be great to you.

The best nothing else.

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great teacher !!!! adam made the class very fun and intersting and made learning the material easier and run with all his knowledge and teaching experiances.

Professor Bounas is a wonderful teacher because of his positive attitude, friendliness and teaching skills. He has a great way of clarifying material and making it easy and fun for his students. I enjoy attending his class.

Loves teaching. Is available to help his students. Fun and interesting. Flexible. Very fair in grading. There is no way you can fail the class if your putting an effort in your work.

Adam is one of the best proffessors i have ever come across. it's so much fun being in his class. He has a very good sense of humour which keeps the class alive. taking a class with Adam will make u love math. he is very fair in hios jugdemnet based on grading. he's so good that it's impossible to fail his class, escpecially when u put some effort

Adam combines both a nice personality and professional quilities that make him easy-going, interesting and the best!

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The godfather of mathematics! - Aladdin

Adam was a excellent teacher. The subject by itself was just horrible but he tried his best to get us to understand it. He is fun and the class was never boring! If you have to take any Math classes I would recommend him. At least you'll have a good chance of passing.

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One day we will have nargile, and play tavla somewhere in Istanbul.

An amazing professor, eventhough i would appreciate lesser teasing of my name. Thank you, it's been an honour to have you as my professor. T. Tong

Miss you and the class. We had such a fun time whilst doing Math "if that possible". They don't have a smile big enough for you. Take care Adam Love You. See you in Greece :)

Simply amazing who goes the extra mile and gives his all to the class. Highly recommended.

Mr. Bounas is teaching two classes in the space of one and some students have a hard time. I like his stories, they frequently relate to the subject somehow, and they help the students that are struggling with English. He really does see the big picture and I will enroll in his class every chance I get over the next two years. Kudos to Bounas!!!

Adam is great! He explains everything in details and gives great and funny life examples! Great sense of humor. Iwish I could take Calculus I with him in Spring but..

This teacher is the best at math. He will show you many tricks for solving trig that you would normally not get from an American teacher. He keeps the class alvie by drifting off to Greece and other topics so its not math all day. Do note that the class is hard and if you don't pay attention and ask questions you will end up like the neg rating her

he is great teacher

the best professor that i have ever had!!

Fantastic! He's the greatest of all~ I will never be able to forget about this class and this professor. He is one of the best professors I had! Thank you for everthing!

Amazing professor and person!! I miss him and his class. Study hard, very hard, and you will do well.

excelent human being as professor an A++

Prof. Bounas probably knows more math than anyone you know. He brings energy and enthusiasm to every class. He loves teaching and I really enjoyed taking his class. Open your mind to the experience and you will get a glimpse of paradise.

Great professor. Class never gets boring because he not only helps students understand the concepts of mathematics but he enlightens students on the philosophy of life pertaining to "what is". Hope he wins the lotto so I can get my cut he promised. Also, he shows that killing is practical in mathematics, and not only the battlefield.

the midterm was hard, however, in the end it was up to you to kill it or it killed you, and left a bloody mess all over the classroom

Magnificent teacher.....if I could have chosen one teacher for the entire calculus sequence and beyond, Prof. Bounas is my choice. My passion for math jvst increased exponetially because of this man and his style of teaching. Highly recommend his classes!!!! THE POLO :)

It is hard to find a teacher who teaches math like doing a show. It is fun to go to his class, but watch out he always give false hope to his faithful students.

Outstanding Professor! One of a kind! His passion for teaching is well demonstrated in his teaching. From Integrals to Life lessons, you never what he will come out with next. It was a long and painful death, but I heard somewhere that was the best way to go! lol. You'll have to take his course to understand and agree....."Come into the light...."

His way of blending calculus with space geometry is breathtaking. The perfect class if you had previous calculus experience (no homework or stressful quizzes, bonus points, final A => A in class). Otherwise, for the first timers, do your homework&prepare for the class because he is treating you as an adult and is expecting you to behave like one.

Adam is a really funny teacher. And he does not only teach from text book, but also tell you how to proof formulas. That is very helpful to self-study.

He is such a fun instructor. He always made jokes with Math. His teaching was kind of easy to understand. If you want a helpful teacher, he would be the best choice!!

Very good professor, passionate aboute his work. Has open office hours and is more than happy to help you. He post all solutions on blackboard to help with your homework and then answers questions the next day in class. He is also extremely knowlegable and knows at least 2 ways to solve a problem.

He gives perfect explaintion to problems. He proofs every theory instead of just telling us the formula. If you love to understand the material, he's the one for you.

As evidenced by Dr. Bounas's class, news of Socrates' death have been greatly exaggerated.

Excellent Professor, love writing recommendations, the most mathematician like professor i've ever seen. A **** greek,lol. He usually make thousand jokes and tell thousands stories. Not easy to get an A from him but it's totally an enjoyable class.(I promised to give him a good rating as the trade off of an A) Thanks adam for the shock and awe

he is probably the best teacher ive ever had. hes a lot of fun and you wont be bored in his class. he treats everyone as if they were their own kids

Adam is an amazing teacher! Unlike many other math teachers, Adam actually EXPLAINS what he's teaching. So you, the student, can understand better. Also, nicknames like The Unicorn, The Greek-Mexian, Leonardo and Mona Lisa (who were requred to sit together), and The Volcano who wouldn't have a fun time? Most memorable class I've ever been apart of.

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What an interesting and fun class when you have students with names such as ?The Lady of Macaw, Sweet Enemy, Amour?,etc. Prof Bounas created such a class whereby, he balanced the teaching of complex math and the sharing of life experiences in a happy and pleasant manner. Due to prof Bounas?s approach, I have learned so much in discrete math.Regar

In my opinion Adam is an extremely knowledgeable, personable and approachable teacher. He takes the time to prove most major theorems, so if comprehension is more important than memorization he is the teacher for you. Unfortunately he is very easily distracted, which means we rarely get through everything we need to know for the course. Nameless.

adam is simply THE BEST MATH PROFESSOR-EVER! super smart and funny. completely unlike every math teacher i ever had. his teaching style may take a bit to get used to, but if i were to retake all the math over again-i would only take his classes. he's that good! he really took an interest in helping me succeed in his class and math in general.

Adam's Calculus class was fun and very interesting. Am majoring in Mathematics and he was definitely an inspiration. If you want a good grade, you will definitely have to work for it. He is helpul and fun and tries to explain in in a comprehensible way. Took Math 209 aand am going to take his math 210 in the summer. Great proff. (The Baby aka BB)

I regret taking his summer course. This course was more difficult than the university. He wastes half of the time on proofs and None of the quizzes or exams are related to the homework, they are all word problems. Most of his problems come from calculus by stewart 6 Ed. Good luck. I will never take him again!!!!!

I took this course in the summer after taking another class taught by this professor. He is eccentric, but if you are committed to learning the material, he will bring a depth of understanding that you might not get in a traditional class at university (especially one taught by a TA!). Overall, one of the better math teachers I've had.

Awesome professor, but the students that posted comment sure suck at English.

hehe...mr adam..i hope i kno wen he dies so i can go to his funeral...really..lol..he was a sub instructor once for my 207 class n i lyked him den n i decided to take any oda math class wit him...n i did...he's passionate bout maths, loves sayin "say what"...lol..you learn to learn math n get gd advice from a "father"

A good and entertaining professor. Loves to teach Maths. Extremely helpful.

Simply fantastic professor that will teach you not just math, but philosophy and important life lessons.

Adam is an awesome professor. He really knows his stuff, and is fair with his grades. He is hard, so do the homework he assigns (even though its not graded)! If you do well in his class, you will ace any other math class you take!

Adam is an awesome math teacher, he makes math so easy to understand! But he spends to much time talking about stories that are irrelevant to math and tries so hard to be friend with his students that he forgets he's a teacher. he's always behind schedule and is way too lenient on the grades. Take him only if you are a slacker.

Dr. Adam, One of the best professors I have ever had. He made Differential equation very easy for me. With his help and support he made me pass this class I still do not know the Grade, he does talk to his student to make them feel comfortable with him ..... :) his student, Huma Zaidi:)

I don't know what is it about the Greeks but they know their math! Adam is unique though.He's stories and life lessons will most definitely make a difference in my life. He teaches math from the core. He treats us like his children, and I consider him a father figure, a bit crazier than others, but isn't crazy good? Normal never changed history.

This professor is truly amazing! He insists on being called by his first name, Adam, which immediately makes you comfortable with him. He sees all his students as his children, and is more than willing to help everyone. He explains math unlike any other professor, taking his time and explaining everything thoroughly so that you can grasp concepts.

This is going to be my 4th class with him.. I took 207, 208 and 209 last semester but have to take it again coz am a slacker. But,It is clear that i love Adam,he's fun to learn maths with,he dosent grade assignments but u would want to do it as his xams are hard. Overall he is the one of the best professor i came across with...m sure ull love him.

Adam is a magnificent teacher. I wouldn't suggest taking a math course at Harold Washington with anyone other than him. Exams are tough, but you must study hard. He is very clear and quite funny in class. The only way you will fail is if you do not study or attend class. He is very kind and wants to see you working at your fullest potential.

Professor Bounas, They also say that an older man is like a veteran apple tree who has been growing its stiff branches ,up, so that finally it could soften and lean down to give fruit to the young people still on the ground. You have been that tree, and you have been given your students those apples. Thank You

he is a nice and amazing teacher who i never meet.I strongly recommended u guys choose this teacher.

Excellent Prof!, I dont understand the guy's rating below, he goes over the theory which is the most important, and does exercises in class and hw. easy going, very helpful. Really enjoyed the class, he is a funny guy also. Adam always covered any topic questions we had. Would take him again

Best math instructor I've ever had. He really understands math and knows how to make it clear. Hes entertaining and sometimes goes a bit off track..you still learn something when that happens though. His test are difficult if you dont do your homework or study. If you really want to understand math take a class with him.

Truly a great teacher but he is not easy. You have to study A LOT! Tests and quizzes are difficult and based off problems done in class, not the book. My only complaint is that we didn't cover everything we were supposed to. We barely touched series and skipped a lot of polar and parametric curves. I still highly recommend taking him at HWC.

I have taken 3 courses with Adam. His teaching style is unconventional but if you can get to know him Im sure you will enjoy his class and truly learn the material, not just memorize it. He was probably the best math teacher I have ever had and ill never forget the life lessons he has taught me. Thank you Adam for everything!

Great professor, he really cares about what you learn rather than just the grades. Got tons of humor! Just pay attention in class and you are all good.

He's a decent teacher and cool guy, but unfortunately his tests are waaay harder than the book problems and you're better off just studying his practice exams than using the textbook at all. He makes sure you understand the concepts but doesn't give enough practice problems/examples in my opinion.

A philosopher and gifted professor.Went through the calculus series with him, he is very encouraging, he tells us no to memorize and to learn, most of which most professors dont do.Math should never be easy, his tests are hard, but thanks to him im a much more open minded intelligent individual.Dont expect an easy grade, work hard and youll be fine

Professor Bounas is fantastic! He's an excellent teacher that goes over problem after problem, answering all questions anyone has about the material and his lectures are interesting and helpful. He gives you a lot of resources to help you and is a good teacher all around but you have to study. One of the best professors at the city colleges.

Professor Bounas is the best teacher I've ever had! He, of course, explained course materials in very detail with tons of patience. He also found the true way to encourage students to study; he ignited my passion of learning when I almost give up going to school. He is not only a math teacher, but also life teacher.

Great professor~~~~

If you love Maths and you want to take Math as your major, I highly recommend Adam. He focus so much on the prove that shows me the beauty of Math that I have never seen in my life. I took his Math 208 an I am taking his 209. I got an A in his class 208. He is such a talented and funny teacher who can help you to realize how good you can be.

He is the best professor ever. He makes Math the sweetest subject ever. His class is not boring and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

If math is only a requirement for your major then Adam might be okay to take. If you're majoring in engineering and you take Adam you will enter future physics and core engineering classes without the math skills necessary to succeed. An easy A with Adam could be a wake up call later on.

Adams is one of the best pro. I have ever take. He focus on what you earn in the class and your life, not only the grade. He always encourage students. He solves the problems step by step. Though we cannot get a good grade in the exam, he will still give us an A cause he know we try our most best already! So nice teacher!

He is truly one of a kind. I only regret not taking him before. He is always available during his office hours. I would recommend to work on the end of section exercises and then to go to his office, that helped me greatly.

Adam is horribly unorganized and beyond politically incorrect, but he's an excellent teacher and very sincere. He teaches real math intuition and challenges students with brutally difficult problems (for instance, factoring whole numbers into radicals and quotients.) Sets a great atmosphere and is invaluable during office hours. Highly recommended.

Add. ratings 1-5: Lecture Delivery: 5 (clear and thorough), Time management: 2 (easily distracted), Test difficulty: Hardest I've taken (he uses an informal curve), Organization: 2 (forgets to post documents and homework assignments a lot), Fun: 5 (20% of class dedicated to his stories and musings). Expect to learn more than the textbook material.

People say he's a philosopher (eh, not really). Really, he's just very opinionated and lectures his MATH students on controversial topics. But he doesn't seem interested in listening to others perspectives. Instead he presents his opinions without ever intending to refine his thinking. He's a great math mind, but not so great in other areas.

When that door closed during office hours, you knew it got real. however, his lectures were hard to follow since the material was VERY hard and his tests were not easier. However, again, he is very lenient, and if he sees you legitimately trying, you will do well.

I took both Linear Equation and Differential Equation with Adam in one semester and he was a fanstatic professor even though people might see him a little funcky. His life lessons would also changed your life. He was a truely pure mathematician with knowledge of every mathematical equations .