Had her for calc 2 two years ago. She was very helpful but raced thru the material. You'd have to race thru it too if you were teaching. Also assumes you know the previous material (well, you should if you're taking calc 2).

What's with all the bad ratings? I thought she was great. Although she is tough. Maybe some can't hack it in college calc

What are you people talking about?? Athanas was a great teacher. Her explanations were clear, and she gave great examples in class. Her exams were almost identical to her practice exams. If you did the practice tests, you could easily get an A

She assumes you know the basics down COLD. Only take her if you are serious about calculus.

Good Teacher and nice lady

Angela was, by far, the most knowledgable teacher I have ever had in Math, whether in college, high school, middle or elementary. She knows how to teach, and she needs not look in a book. Although she goes too fast at times, she has made an impact on me

Angela is awesome. She realizes that Calc books are absolutely useless, and instead gives worksheets as homework, which help greatly on the exams. When people started cutting class, she started giving quizes as attendance, which I found hilarious.

She is awesome. Her tests are fair. People who say her tests are unfair DON'T GO TO CLASS!!! she is an excellent calc teacher and wants to help the students as much as she can.

energetic and enthusiastic. good teacher who wants everyone to do well...rather interestingly, she will not curve an exam if the class does bad, she'll just give another exam

I absolutely suck in her class, but she's not hard on me about it. She's more concerned with us actually learning than anything else.

She was awesome! Very intelligent, very helpful, and has very interesting lectures. Book was useless, dont even bother with the homework because it will only confuse you more.

Not the best prof to get, but will help you if you need it. Had a hard time with her examples, but all in all, not a bad class.

Very fair professor who knows what she is talking about. Recognizes the importance of main concepts and silliness of being hung up on details (i.e. minor calculation errors)

One of the best professors I've had, especially in calc. The extra worksheets and outlines she puts on the internet are helpful, and although sometimes she may not describe something perfectly, just ask and she'll spend a lot more time on it until it becomes clear.

I Don't know what everyone else is talking about. She is one of the best math teacher I have ever had. Maybe those that struggles should try going to class.

she made the class comfortable, and as a freshman, I found her to make my transistion easier

She is enthusastic and friendly, a delight until you start the horribleness of calc2. I did poor in this class, but I probably would have done worse if I had a different teacher.

I have to let you folks in on a secret. It wasn't that hard for me to figure out. It's a little something called GO TO CLASS, PEOPLE!!!

One of the best math teachers I've ever had. Only complaint is that she doesn't follow the book very well so you can't miss class or else you'll get lost. All of the people who say she's horrible obviously are the same ones who don't show up for lecture.

best math teacher i've ever had. the examples she gives are pretty much crystal clear, and she really wants you to understand WHY you use a certain technique. very considerate of students' time; flexible about exam scheduling, etc. those of you who are struggling are clearly skipping a lot of class.

She is VERY good at explaining concepts and the reasons behind them. She makes excellent use of examples and is conscious of student lifestyles. If you attend class and do the suggested hw, you'll do fine.

Screw what other people say, she is a very good teacher. I took her because many students recommended me to her. She explains concepts very well and does not use the textbook at all. As long as you do homework and her practice tests, then u'll do good in her class. Also do not skip class or u'll pay

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She was awesome. I was glad to have her for the second time. I went on through Calc 4, so she gave me a good foundation.

Very knowledgeable. easy to talk to. makes examples and proofs extremely easy to understand, almost eplains it too much. every easy quizes/hw sheets every few weeks. tests are almost identical to practice tests. if you try at all youll get an A if you dont youll pull at least a C.

Awesome teacher. Very helpful and nice. I recommend taking her class. She makes calc fun.

She explained the material well, and always came to class with a peppy attitude. I recommend her for any Calculus course.

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You don't want to mess with Athanas. In the beginning of the year she always wore sleeveless shirts, and this lady definately pumps some iron. She is a lively character, and really wants you to understand what you're doing, not just spit out formulas. Go to class, do the homework, and you will do well on the tests!

She explains everything very well. She is also always there to help you outside of class. If you go to class, do the hw, and do the practice tests, you'll do fine on her exams. The final is departmental though, so make sure you understand how to apply all of the skills b/c its totally different from her tests.

one of the best calc professors there is at pitt, but obviously she doesnt need my help in rating ;) - from an alumna

Athanas was able to breathe some new life into a subject I'm not too fond of. She's nice and has a lot of energy. She obviously loves math and knows a lot about the subject. She makes a lot of resources available and she or her TAs are always available for extra help. Recommended.

Athanas taught Calc pretty well, and I was able to do well on most of her tests, quizzes, and homeworks. She's very easy to talk to and very helpful, and her classes are enjoyable. The departmental final, however, is complete sh*t. I studied extremely hard, and failed it, therefore failing the class. I had a B the rest of the semester. Fair? no

She was an excellent teacher. I would recommend her to anyone.

I had professor Athanas for Calc 3, which I don't think she plans to teach anymore. Her tests are pretty fair and I felt well prepared for the department final. She takes attendance in class occasionally, but doesn't really say how much it counts for. She gets angry about students not going to her class or not caring about it in general.

Good for calc 2, not so good for calc 3 but she's not teaching it anymore anyway. Easily accessible and really helpful.

She was such an amazing teacher. If you need to take a calculus course, she's the teacher to take. I heard her sections fill up fast! If you have any questions, she'll sit down with you until you understand, she really cares about the students in her class. She knows how to get the point across.

I would recommend her to anyone who has had previous experience with calculus. She uses good examples in class and is relatively clear, but using the examples in the book is a good idea. Her tests are fair, but the departmental final is not. She is always available for help, and I would advise anyone to take her class.

If you go to class, the tests she gives in class aren't too bad. You might have to do your own practice problems because she doesn't give much mandatory homework. She gives decent examples during lecture, where as my friends prof (Manica) used examples straight from the book. She's pretty straight forward and doesn't really try to trick you.

She is a nice teacher that gives very fair tests. She has online study sheets that were the only things that I studied. Along with the math practice tests. I ended up getting an A. Anyone that doesn't get an A in this class is either not trying hard enough or not dedicated to engineering.

Uses good examples.

Athanas is a great professor. Her top priority is making sure everyone knows the material by the end of the semester, and she is very committed to this task! Her tests are very fair.

Excellent at explaining difficult topics, I would encourage anyone to take her class if you want to have a clear understanding of the material. She is one of the best at teaching and not just reading the book to you. Any class that she is teaching is worthwhile to take.

By far the best math teacher I ever had and probably the best professor I ever had.

Probably the best math instructor I ever had. She teaches the topics clearly, goes over topics multiple times whenever it is needed. Homework questions are very relevant to exams. The classes are often hard, so I suggest that if you ever leave a class confused see her in office hours, in which she is very welcoming and helpful.

Definitely the best calculus teacher. She was very helpful and cared about her students and wanted them to do well.

Her classes are helpful, the study guides are very similar to the tests. Often times the tests are more difficult than anything done in class. Important to do practice problems

She is a great teacher and her tests are really easy.

shez a funny person, i like her. i barely understood wuh she was sayin in class...therefore i did skip a lot of classes (another reason being i've learnt those before), but if u hv not learnt calc before, u better attend them all. Tests arent really hard, i didnt get good grades cuz i never check after finishing them XD...and yes, i highly recommen

she is very nice and fun, an awesome teacher- take her for algebra only!! she is great

Have a very solid foundation in algebra and triginometry, because knowing limits and identities is a great help for her Calc I class. Her tests are not easy, but they're not impossible either. She doesn't always give partial credit, so DEFINITELY check over your work for sign errors and stupid mistakes.

She is a good teacher.I enjoyed taking her class. I could have made an A if I had studied well for the finals. You just have to work hard and make an A in the two midterm exams which in my opinion are not so difficult. If you make an A in them then, even if you make a C in your finals, you can't make less than a B in ur final grade.

I had Prof. Athanas for both calc 1 and 2, She is a very good calc 1 teacher. She is very good for the beginning of calc 2 however once you get into differential equations she starts to get confusing and in series she loses a lot of people. To succeed in calc 2 you are going to have to put in work outside of class.

She is a nice person. But her exams are terrible. I didnt like her teaching skills either but she is ok.If you want to pass calculus or get a good grade DO NOT TAKE it with her.

really expanded my view of calculus even though i was a mathlete

One of my best professors yet! She teaches with such clarity. Professor Athanas is incredible. Treat her with the respect that she deserves.

she really helps you understand everything!

Athanas is a wonderful teacher. She uses excellent examples to back up everything she teaches and she goes over everything again and again in class if you do not get it. She won't stop teaching the material until you learn it. Her exams are tough, but I pulled off a 100% and 92% on the first two exams with only 5 or so hours of studying.

Awesome professor, so helpful and makes you really understand the concepts instead of memorizing formulas. As a result, her tests need very little studying but a high amount of thinking. She's very fun in class and entertaining, and she made calculus enjoyable for everyone. Visit her in office hours and she'll love you.

she's sweet.

Angela was one of the few professors that went the extra mile. She actually cared about the students and I think she did a great job. I would recommend her. Don't try to BS her or make excuses. If you don't understand a concept, ask her for help. Don't come on this site and flame her because you suck at life and calculus...

As head of the department, Athanas knows her stuff, and she really cares about students. I took calc1 in high school, so it was an easy review for me, but for others it was more challenging. she is really great in office hours. she also gives out a website with links to past tests, which are almost identical to her exams

Favorite teacher at PITT..(and I failed her class the first time)

You learn how to solve the problems, not just formulas and step by step methods. Much of her lectures are focused on why things are as they are and how we get to our answers. Go to class and pay attention.

If you always attend the class, you must get a high grade. She always cover all important points.

Athanas has been a very helpful teacher for both Calc 1 & 2. She is very good at providing detailed examples that correlate directly to her tests. The only mandatory homework is LonCapa. The weekly quizzes count for attendance and serve for great review for her tests. For the final I suggest asking around for other teacher's finals to be prepared.

Great examples (exactly the same as the LON CAPA). However, you'll need to do some extra prep for the departmental final. Her tests are fair and well written. very enthusiastic professor.

Angela cares that you do well, which is something that professors in higher levels of mathematic at Pitt don't seem to do. Tests are fair and her lectures are worth going to.

I absolutely adore Angela Athanas. She explains things very well in lectures, so don't even consider skipping. She's extremely helpful in office hours, and you can tell she cares a lot about her students. She actually brought me to tears on the day of the last lecture in May, after having her for 2 semesters. My favorite professor at PITT by far.

I LOVE Athanas, it's hard to explain her awesomeness in 350 characters. She's by far the best teacher at Pitt, and my favorite teacher ever. She knows everyone's names which is rare for college. She gets a bad rep for not curving, but her exams were very fair, and if you know the material and do the homework, you'll get a good grade.

best professor you could ever have for a math class. If you don't take her for calc 1 and 2, bad choice

Great teacher. Doesn't go over some of the stuff on the final in depth AT ALL. Go to office hours or pick up Hahn's( I believe that was his name) practice final. Very nice woman, wants to see you succeed. The class is only hard because of the final.

68 class average on first exam. ENOUGH SAID. If you want a good grade don't take her, unless you're brilliant. Let us retake 2 pages of the second exam since we did so awful on it. Then she made the problems we had to redo nearly impossible. She's ruining engineers college careers.

Angela is an extremely helpful and caring professor. I don't think her teaching style is the clearest, but alot of the problems that I had with the class were more due to how the math department at Pitt is set up. Still, Angela more than makes up for any shortcomings by giving back as much as you put in. Hard work definitely pays off with her.

Exam questions are extreamly difficult. You will not find anything compariable in the book. The final was 11 pages long, 12 including the cover. I studied for the final using the book, which was useless. I attended every lecture, and still failed the class. There was is a major disconnect with the bookwork, and questions asked on exams.

Great teacher! Tests were VERY reflective of loncapa, as loncapa is her baby. Very useful in office hours and wants to see students succeed. If you put in the work, you will surely succeed! Would DEF. recommend Athanas!

Cares about students; makes herself accessible. If you practice using the book and with LON-CAPA, you will have little trouble passing the class.

AWESOME PROFESSOR! One of the best teachers I've ever had. Had her for Calc 1 and 2 and both classes were great. Tests are very straightforward and she is very helpful in office hours and during the lab. Highly recommend taking her class

She's definitely one of the better Calculus 1 teachers. She made the concepts easy to understand, and her tests were completely fair. She also prepares you very well for the final. Highly recommended for Calc 1 and Calc 2 as well.

Calc 2 was a breeze with athanas. Simply attend the recitation and do the Lon-Capa and this class honestly is a blow-off. Final was very reasonable, tests nothing totally out of the ordinary, very fair.

Great teacher. Her tests can be long though so when studying practice not only being able to do the problems but being able to do them quickly. Gives good examples in lecture. She doesn't try to trick you on tests so if you know the material you'll do well.

Best teacher I've had @ Pitt. Breathes the life into calculus & really connects it to its applications by explaining things well with examples; does NOT drag you down in overkill HW but rather assigns a few online problems that help you learn and help boost your grade. Her tests are fair, fun if you studied enough (which isn't an obscene amount).

Great Professor! She takes some getting used to and the 1st exam is a wake up call to a lot of students, but put in the work and you'll get a good grade! I failed the first exam, went to office hours and got tons of help, got a B on the second, and showed how hard I worked, and got an A on the final, and got a B+ overall! Great teacher!

Overall good teacher. Can be intimidating and tests are difficult but managable. Really helpful in office hours to clarify info. Sometimes in class gets off track explaining where the formulas come from but after that she gives good examples for how they are applied.

Athanas is a great professor. She is very concise when explaining concepts, and often over explains some of them. This can get annoying, but is very useful if you don't understand something. She is extremely helpful in office hours and really wants to see her students do well. Go to class, otherwise you will miss ALOT. I definitely recommend her.

I was very under-prepared from high school which is why i did poorly in this class. Angela is very helpful and really cares about her students. She is an excellent teacher and I highly recommend her.

Brilliant. Athanas is an awesome calc teacher. Very helpful, thorough, and dedicated. If you have the opportunity, take her!

Athanas is EXTREMELY clear, HELPFUL, and dedicated. She is passionate about her subject, which makes her a delightful teacher. I got a C+ on my first midterm, but got an A- overall because she tends to not count your first midterm grade if you get better grades later in the term. No written homework, Lon Capa is important, easy quizzes every week.

Amazing! I had her for Calc 1 and 2, and she was very clear and helpful both in lecture and in office hours. If you have the chance, take her for any course! She is very nice and wants every one of her students to succeed.

Dude she was awesome! I got a 56% and 70% on the midterms but got a 93% on the final and got a B+. She cares for her students and just do well on the final and you grade will reflect your final exam.

I'm a math major, and that's because of Athanas. She helped me gain a love of math and encouraged me to excel. Easy teacher if you go to lecture and office hours. TAs usually suck... LONCAPA doesn't help for tests, do practice problems in syllabus.

She can seem a bit intimidating, but she's a nice woman. Do the "strongly recommended" practice problems from the book. It'll help you a lot. Got an A in the class. Athanas is a good teacher, and I definitely recommend her.

Fantastic teacher. I had no interest in calculus, I still have no interest in calculus, but she made it a great class. Very clear teaching, very fair tests relevant to what she teaches. Goes at a nice pace and explains things well.

Professor Athanas is a great teacher. I have a learning disability so the quality of notes that she gives is very helpful. Also she has a website with advanced problems with solutions to practice former exams and finals from previous years. I highly recommend taking her, but be prepared to work and practice. It is not a say class.

Angela is an excellent professor. Her examples are clear and if you do the homework problems and practice exams you can do really well in the class. I had her for both calc 1 and 2 and highly highly recommend her. Take advantage of office hours. She really wants her students to succeed. TAKE HER!!

Prof Athanas is very enthusiastic about Calculus and about helping students do well. In her Calc 2 class, you will earn the grade you deserve based on how much effort you put into the class. If you do the book problems, go to her office hours for extra help, go in to the LON CAPA labs for homework, you should be fine for the exams and final.

LOVE her. One of my favorite professors at Pitt! Mostly because you can tell she actually enjoys what she is doing and teaching, which makes it so much nicer to pay attention. Very clear and helpful.

Athanas is a GREAT professor, my favorite so far. She explains all concepts very clearly, and her lectures are informative and fun. The assigned book problems are "recommended," but DO THEM IF YOU WANT TO BE PREPARED. Exams are extremely fair. Go to the LON CAPA labs and don't be afraid to ask questions. Happily taking Athanas for Calc 2 as well!

She was by far the most helpful professor I've ever had. As long as you show effort by going to office hours and do the practice, she will help you succeed. My only complaint is she teaches what she thinks is important, rather than what other professors put on the departmental final.

Had Athanas for Calc 1 and 2. Best teacher I've had at Pitt, especially for Calc 2! Exams are straightforward but she's a strict grader, so it's not an easy class. EXTREMELY helpful and nice in office hours and she has a great website with practice problems. She wants her students to do well and this makes a huge difference. I definitely recommend!

If you do the online homework and understand how to do it all, you should ace the tests. No surprises on her tests. Always willing to help you and cares about her students doing well. Go to class, if she knows your face and name you will do better in any of her classes.

super helpful in a really tough class

Mrs. Athanas is one of the most outstanding professors that I have ever had. She goes the extra mile in terms of helping her students and pushes you to achieve more than you ever thought possible. I highly recommend her.

Athanas was a great teacher. Her tests are very fair. Calc 2 was a hard course in general, but Athanas has a lot of energy and cares how well everyone does. Doing the practice problems helps. She teaches the class through examples rather than spelling out the steps, which is fine since you have recitation and the book as a supplement.

Athanas is my favorite professor thus far! She loves calculus and is genuinely concerned when students are not doing well. She wants to help each and every student, which can be a rare thing among professors. She does have a tough love attitude, but she's awesome! I definitely recommend her!

Ms. Athanas, is by far, the best professor I have ever taken. Calc is hard for me, and she has a more untraditional way of explaining things. If you show that you are working, she will like you, and is so helpful during office hours. She is a tough love kind of teacher. Her exams are easy IF YOU STUDY; she will reward you if she knows you work hard

The tests are very tough but if you show up and do the optional book practice problems you will ace her class.

Not a bad teacher, pretty enthusiastic and interesting. Although I usually understood what was taught in lecture, the test were often completely different. Doing book problems is VERY important, will help with tests.

She's awesome. Go to office hours. Best learning experience there is.

Athanas is hands down one of the best professors I've ever had. Does a great job of breaking down and explaining complex concepts. Difficult class. Tough grader but very enthusiastic & passionate teacher. Come to office hours prepared with thoughtful questions, show up to lab, do some textbook problems, pay attention in class and you're golden

She's a great person and great teacher but her tests are very difficult. She does not curve and does not give much partial credit. Only two tests, a final, and homework grade, so there isn't much room for error. The only test curved is the final. Great teacher, but if you are looking for a class that won't hurt you GPA, try a teacher that curves.

Great lectures, gives very clear explanations of sometimes complicated concepts. Tries to make the material interesting. Honestly the only way someone could struggle in her class is if they never paid attention in lecture. Extremely fair exams!!

She's a very good professor and really cares about the students, especially if you show her effort. Textbook problems are a huge help in the class. The tests are fair compared to the quizzes we do in recitation.

Angela Athanas is the most wonderful professor I've ever had. If she knows you are putting in effort, she is very approachable and helpful with your questions. Her class is NOT easy but she is one of those professors that emphasizes learning the information in the most efficient way. Textbook problems are essential to a good grade.

Calculus 1 is a difficult class, just like any of the other freshman engineering courses. However, Athanas, with her witty/hilarious way of teaching and enthusiasm for calculus, will make math awesome. Yes, awesome. If you truly pay attention, make use of office hours, and TRUST HER(aka do the work she assigns), then you'll see that she's the best.

I love her. I retook the class because I didn't do well enough on the AP exam, and she cleared up things that I hadn't understood in high school. She's there to make sure you do well, and she keeps the class pretty interesting.

Athanas is bae. She is very approachable and wants kids to do well. If you pay attention in lectures you'll get an A. If you don't understand something ask her and she'll be more likely to give you partial credit on exams if she likes you. She explains everything slowly so material is easy to follow. Took her for two semesters of calc

Her lectures are very clear and makes the material easier to understand. Clearly cares about her students and welcomes questions.

I thought the course want that bad, you also might want to take her because she writes the departmental calc final, so if you have tests from her before the final it can help you do better on the final. Not sure how helpful she is, never went to her for help.

She very clearly cares for her students and is willing to have people in her office while doing homework if they need help. That being said, while she is a great teacher and person, if you've never taken calc before don't take her. For your own sake. She more or less assumes that you've taken it in high school which can make her class a struggle.

She's an alright prof, but she does not, repeat DOES NOT give partial credit on exams. If you're weak in math, beware.

Definitely would take Athanas again. Very helpful lectures and the exams are very straight forward if you have done all the practice problems. Definitely cares about her students and wants people to come to her office hours for help or just to do homework.

10/10 would recommend athanas. I took her for calc 1 and 2 and her lectures and office hours are very helpful. Her exams are straightforward and her practice exams are extremely helpful. If you go to class and pay attention, do majority of the necessary practice problems, you'll be A ok. Her exams are an accurate reflection of the final also.

I loved her. Even though her jingles can can feel weird, they work. She does her best to break material down into pieces you can understand. The tests are longer, but always types of questions you've seen before, and they prepare you well for the department final, which is crucial since your total grade can only exceed your final by a letter grade

Athanas is the best Calc professor I've had at Pitt. She explains things really well, making even the most difficult parts of Calc 2 extremely simple. She has a website with tons of practice exams and practice problems. She is also very willing to help you outside of class. Her exams are extremely similar to the departmental final as well.

Athanas is pretty straightforward about what she expects you to know. Her exams are long, but as long as you review the recitation worksheets and in class problems you should be golden. She emphasizes concepts in class but the exams are based off worksheets/practice exams. Watch out for grading, even one bad exam can pull you down a letter grade.

Her lectures are entirely theory, which makes them interesting, however her tests have nothing to do with theory. The homework isn't required, but highly recommended as they resemble the tests. The homework is very lengthy, many problems in the book. Exams are very hard, and I have taken AP Calc before. Very long problems that weren't in class.

Yeah, her class is really difficult, but it's college lol. Even if you've taken Calc before, you definitely have to do the practice sets, use the book, and go to lecture. Lecture is mostly theory, which can be confusing, but if you pay attention, is very helpful. She really takes it to the next level even if you've had Calc before.

Professor Athanas is really the best math prof i've ever had. Her lectures are really concise and her teaching pace is good. Coming from a person who hated maths for most of her life, I found the subject interesting again. This is not to say that her course is easy, you have to work for it. But if you have the chance to take her class - go for it!

I would say Angela is a good professor if you've previously taken calculus. If not, her lectures can be a bit confusing and unorganized. She's really passionate about not only teaching the material but making sure students understand the concepts behind it. Office hours are nice if you're struggling. Tests cover a lot of material but are fair.

she was really flexible with weighting my exams so she gave me a really generous grade. she explains the material well but you might still struggle a bit without previous calc experience because she moves quickly. her exams are definitely fair but you must practice with the book problems or they will be hard. calc is hard but she makes it bearable

Pretty good overall professor in my opinion. Make sure you do the practice book problems after each lecture. Also USE HER WEBSITE AS A REFERENCE to help prepare for exams. Did not have quizzes in recitation each week, but had ungraded worksheets instead which really helped me out.

It would have been pretty challenging if I didnt take AP but if you go to her office hours and do book work youll be fine, she's so nice. I basically didnt study for exams, I bombed the quizzes and still got an A. She puts basic examples on the exams and typically writes the final that all calc classes take so she knows what to prep you for.

She does a ton of examples in class that really help. She writes a lot of the final so she knows what you have to study and prepares you well. Good recitation worksheets as well. Okay that's all. Very nice.

Can be a bit abrasive but no one is better at teaching calculus, especially calculus 1. She's been doing it for a long time and is very good at it. Holds tons of office hours. Do the practice problems from the book, they're not mandatory but you won't pass without doing them. I wouldn't bother with any other professor for Calc 1 & 2.

Unlike a lot of the Calc Professors she is a true teacher and I would take her again if she had classes above calc2. if you come to class, pay attention, and ask questions if something isnt clear youll do just fine.

She seems a little out there, but she is a wonderful teacher. I've heard Calc 2 is one of the most failed math classes at Pitt, and she will certainly give you the resources to succeed. If you want to do well in the class, do the optional textbook homework.

A solid choice of professor. Shes tough and makes you work for your grade, but ultimately it pays off on the departmental final since she writes most of it. Extremely helpful and caring during office hours, and keeps class interesting.

Athanas is a great lecturer if you read the textbook ahead of time. Her lectures are very example-heavy (not theory or formula heavy), but the examples only make sense if you have already skimmed the material in the book. She expects a lot from her students, but she also makes herself available outside of class if you fall behind.

Very enthusiast and passionate about what she teaches and wants nothing more than to see her students succeed. Took her for calc 1 and calc 2 and her tests are very similar to the final so her students are very prepared

Athanas is a solid professor. She comes off as a bit aggressive at first, but once you get used to her, she is very nice. Her lectures are good, and help you understand the material. MAKE SURE you do the practice problems in the book if you want to succeed. Her tests are reasonable, and if you practice, you will be fine. Overall, would recommend.

She is one of the best educators I have ever had. She only wants the best for her students and is always willing to help. Definitely recommend her for any math class.

She's a great professor. It's calc so you gotta do a lot of work but she makes it easier. Go to her office hours! She's always there and always helps! She's there for a reason! Highly recommend her.

Professor Athanas gives very good lectures, but if you don't have much experience with calculus, it can be very difficult. I am not a math person and was not prepared for the demand of this class, but if you put in the work and get help when you need it, you will be fine. Exams are challenging and make up most of your grade.

I dropped calc 2 halfway through the semester. It was not Dr Athanas' fault. She is an excellent calculus professor, but you need to WORK outside of class to succeed. Calc 2 is extremely hard and has an extremely high failure rate. Athanas can seem grumpy in class but she is unbelievably nice and helpful in her office. Get help and you will pass.

Dr. Athanas is very caring of her students, and if you go to her office hours she helps a ton! She wants to know her students are working and if she feels they arn't she will say it. calc labs are mandatory for her which is a little annoying. Also she does not curve or grade replace like many other calculus teachers do... But she is an great choice

Great Prof, but she focuses a lot on the theory behind concepts & less on actual examples, especially in the beginning. You WON'T do well if you don't do the "optional" problems in the textbook and go to office hours. If you're actually interested in math, you'll love her. If you're taking her class to check a box, do yourself a favor and don't.

Despite other opinions, Dr. Athanas is an amazing professor. While in class she may be a little intimidating, she is extremely helpful and approachable during office hours. Her teaching style may be different than what youre used to, but she is very knowledgeable about calculus and knows what shes doing. Practice is key!! Curves when necessary

While Dr. Athanas can be a tad bit wacky at times she is a solid professor. Emphasis on concepts, but that's not necessarily a bad thing and helps to establish a solid base of calculus. Much better than my high school teacher who gave 2 examples then sat down. Expects a lot from her students, but will curve if need be. Online exams stressed her out

To be honest, calc 2 with her wasnt as bad as it sounds on this site or as bad as my friends told me. Her teaching style is a little different, as she teaches a lot of concepts and explanations in contrast to doing practice problems all the time, and I liked her style. You might wanna use outside resources to reinforce material but shes solid!

Yes, Athanas is intimidating, but only because she is so passionate about the course material. It's a demanding class no matter the professor and you need to be willing to put in the work to earn a good grade in the class. She is extremely knowledgable and very approachable and helpful in office hours. Definitely do lots of practice!

Athanas was a really good professor for calc. Exams are exactly the type of problems you work through in class and there are no surprises on them. However your grade mainly depends on the exams so if you fail one you're basically done for the semester. A really good professor who has clear expectations. Taking her again for calc 2 this semester.

Uses a lot of incredibly bizarre metaphors that funnily enough, help me to remember and understand the materials better. Always available to answer questions, and gives thorough and thoughtful explanations. Exams are very difficult, but I found they were a very good indicator of what would be on the departmental final exam.

Honestly not a bad professor. Obviously calc is a hard class but she explains topics well during lecture and everything made sense for the most part. If you want a good grade you will have to study A LOT outside of class. Only downside is that 90% of your grade is based on exams. So if you do terrible on one exam, your grade will suffer.

Calc 2 is gonna be hard no matter who you take it with. Athanas is a great lecturer. I didn't realize until the end of the course that we didn't have any slides. Athanas simply teaches material by example. Athanas really wants her students to succeed - it's apparent from all of the office hours she holds. LON-CAPPA is a bit of a nightmare.

Although she is hard for those who haven't taken Calculus before, Angela has probably been my most entertaining professor this year. Her exams are tough, but if you study, it will pay off. She is engaging and a little quirky but has been willing to help and connects a lot of the material really well compared to my past Calculus teacher.

Angela's class was the most difficult class I have ever taken. However, coming from a failing student Angela was also the most caring professor I had. If you are struggling you must go to office hours otherwise you're screwed. If you show her that you care, and want to pass her class, she makes herself available.

Well, she's a nice teacher and she actually gives nice explanations on every concept. If you do want to learn something, take her. But her tests are notoriously difficult, seriously. I got an A because I'm lucky enough and take lots of extra time to prepare for tests.

Loveeeee her. Literal bestie. Great teacher and cares about people truly understanding material. Go to class tho

Despite what a lot of people say, I really liked Professor Athanas. I feel that she really cared about students learning the material and wanted her students to do well. She was a bit disorganized, but I think overall she did a great job at explaining the concepts in a way that I could understand.