Gives reviews prior to every exam & does them in class. The exams are almost identical to the reviews. Lets you use any calculator for exams (even TI-89s). There are 3 exams (20%) and 1 final (40%). Extremely easy class if you go to class, take notes and understand how to solve all the problems in the exam reviews.

You get used to the accent after a while.

If you have taken calculus before this class is really easy. Her accent is hard to deal with at first but you get used to it. There is optional homework but you dont really have to do it, as long as you go to her reviews before the tests and go over her review sheets its an easy A. But if you have never taken calculus dont take her you will be lost

Dr. Bystrik is a god-send. Calc 2 is potentially an extremely difficult class, but she made it amazing. There were 2 take home tests that were extremely easy. Not only that, but she gives reviews over the test material that are verbatim to the actual test. The final was the easiest final exam I've ever taken. She is also VERY intelligent. TAKE HER!

I had her for diffy Q. After the first test we were able to convince her to give rest of the tests TAKE HOME. We even convince her to make the final a take home exam. The material for this class is average. However if you are going to major in math, and will be taking higher math courses dont take her because you really dont learn the material.

She is very smart and super nice. She is always available if you need her. Easy A and I had never taken Calc. before. We had 3 tests(2 of which were take homes) and the final. She gives reviews for every test and they are almost identical to the test. Take her

Wonderful and caring professor. Class is not difficult to understand and she is always willing to help. She was one of my favorite professors at UM.

She is the nicest teacher ever. Her lectures are kind of hard to understand because of her accent and she goes really fast but if you do the reviews before the test you'll be fine. Homework is never checked and textbook is never used

She is a good teacher, she does explain things well BUT it took me a while to learn her accent and she does go very fast. I failed the first test and first few quizzes then got a tutor and with the almost identical to the test reviews i ended up with an a. Listen carefully, ask questions, use the book, and ask her slow down because she will.

easy but you wont learn the topic

Best teacher ever. I learned everything in calculus II and got an A. She stayed after class when i needed help on topics and she genuinely wants her students to succeed.

I took her for calc I andII and even though she has an accent she is still comprehensible. Has a passion for what she does and is always willing to help you if you look for it. nice lady and her reviews are EXACTLY like the exams. Can't fail.

Dr. Bystrik is perhaps the nicest professor at UM. She will do anything to help explain a concept to a student, and always encourages office hours to those who would like them. Her grading is extremely easy; tests are 1/2 take-home and 1/2 in class, sometimes with computers allowed. Reviews given are practically the tests. Amazing teacher for calc.

UNDISPUTEDLY the best professor you could ever have for calculus 2. As long as you come to class, you don't even have to take notes and you'll be able to get an A+ because her notes directly relate to the assessments and she's an amazingly lenient professor, who will actually change test dates to help you. Cancelled the post ultra quiz, enough said

She is one of the nicest professors I have ever had. She really wants everyone to do well and even if the content is confusing, she does her best to help you understand and make sure you get a good grade. I am awful at math and I ended the class with an A. Definitely take her.

Undisputed the best teacher ever. Never showed up to class only on the Review days because they are exactly the same as the exam only with different numbesr. TAKE HER if you want an easy A. If you want to actually learn the material don't take her at all.

Her accent can be tough to understand. You can use your computer for quizzes and graphing calculators for tests so they're pretty easy and she gives tons of extra credit opportunities.

She does have an accent but, after a while you get used to it. She goes pretty quickly through problems so it's a good idea to just skim the book prior to attending her lectures. For the most part, her review sessions prior to exams were very similar. Also, she provides extra credit. Her office hours are really helpful! Awesome professor!

Bystrik is a great person. She genuinely wants everyone to pass her class. Her extra credit opportunities are amazing because you can walk into a final with no worry that you're still gonna get an A in the class. If you want an A TAKE HER, I MEAN IT.

She has an accent, but you quickly get used to it. Do the HW /practice problems from class and her exam review! No surprises on exams - very similar to the problems she goes over in class. Quizzes are not hard and help out your grade. Also, she is very helpful during office hours! Take her class!!

One of my fave professors at UM. She is so nice and wants all her students to get a really good grade. If you don't show up to lectures, you'll still get a good grade but if you do show up you'll get a good grade and actually learn. Also, she gives bonus points for literally everything. So easy to succeed in her class

If you had her for Calc 1, it's the same exact thing. She really cares about her students! You just need 182 points to get an A. Her class really boosts up your GPA. TAKE HER!!

God bless Dr. Bystrik. Show up to class and she'll literally give you the answers to the tests and let you bring them to the test written on a cheat sheet. Computers allowed on all quizzes. The A is so easy. You won't actually learn a lick of math, though, so if its not your terminal math class probably don't take her class.

The class content and tests themselves are difficult but she gives numerous opportunities to get extra credit (about 1/3 of all the points I earned were EC) and she practically tells you the answers to test questions. The tests were in groups and you can use your notes and the internet. Show up and do the extra credit and you'll get and A for sure.

Extremely easy class to get an A in. Tests and quizzes are actually really tough but she allows group tests and occasionally she will let you take it home if nobody finishes on time. As lenient as it gets.

Incredibly nice woman. Also insanely smart too, seems like she understands basically any math out there. Material is hard but gives you so much extra credit for insurance to keep your grade high. If you want to conserve your gpa, this professor is a good choice.

Her classes are the EASIEST Calculus classes at UM! She permits you to utilize reference sheets on her exams, including the final! She offers SEVERAL extra credit opportunities. However, these reasons are why the Engineering Department dislikes her. I still achieved a "B" in the class having VERY LITTLE knowledge in Calculus and with a tutor!

Extremely extremely lenient. Gives a lot of extra credit to assure you will pass. Actual material is very hard tho

Take her class if you can. I never went to class and still got an A. Great professor, really caring, gives TON of extra credit. Make sure you go to the class before the exam tho, cuz that's when she gives a review for the exam. take her class if you can.

If you don't actually care about math and don't need to take any classes that build off this, take it. She gives you extra credit just for showing up to class sometimes and she either gives you the answers to the online assignments or you can look them up. She only gives two exams besides the final and you get cheat sheets on them all.

Dr. Bystrik is very knowledgable and interested in math and teaches everything we need to know for our tests. She is not the most organized lecturer when it comes to presenting the material and she has a thick accent but I enjoyed having her.

Dr. Bystrik is always available to help. It is pretty clear that virtual teaching is a bit rough for her and that she shines in person. With that being said, learning the material virtually was definitely not ideal and I had to google some things to make sure I understood them. She was always willing to help and gave tons of easy assignments.

Amazing didn't learn a single thing and barley showed up and got an A. My advice is make a groupme with the class to share answers.

I have never gotten an A in a math class before until this one. Professor Bystrik did all the assignments with us in class, as well as the very few tests we had. The actual content of this class is very hard, but there is no need to worry if you take Dr. Bystrik. Her accent is a little hard to understand sometimes. She is so kind and so passionate.

This class is so boring because of the material. prof Bystrik cares a lot and really enjoys teaching, but everyone is so lost in class because of the topics. Assignments and quizzes are done in class with her. There is one extra credit opportunity.

I can't even tell you what Mth 113 is about but I got an A+. Super easy to do well. Just homeworks, where you get the answers to during class and a final, where you get the answers to in class as well. She is the professor to take! Form a group me at the beginning of the semester and you will get an A

This course was very easy to pass. If you actually care to learn about finite math then I suggest not to take this course with her. She goes over all assignments and quizzes in class so you are basically guaranteed a good grade if you show up. There is a final but she goes over the answers in class.

Favorite math professor by far at UM. Minimal work, no exams (except the final), and attendance is not mandatory. If you want a really good understanding of the course material this is not for you, but if you want a stress free course Dr. Bystrik is perfect. So passionate about math and really wants to engage with students and share her knowledge.

I've only been to class 3 times all semester and I have a perfect grade in the class. If you're looking for an easy math class definitely take it with her. Best grade I've gotten in my entire college career.

She is so sweet and gives you multiple attempts on multiple choice questions on exams including the final. (fall 2020)

Great math professor but you have to keep up with material yourself since there's no homework etc.

Very nice lady. Easy A class, but you wont really learn much. If you dont need anything past Calc 2 for your major then take this class. Attendance isn't mandatory.

Professor Bystrik has to be the best professor at UM by far. She is very nice and understanding about assignments and makes every assignment due at the end of the semester. If you do not need to take any more advanced math than defenitely take this class, it is a free A and attendance is not required. What is not to love about Professor Bystrik!

She's incredibly nice and understanding. Definitely best professor at math department.

She's great! She has a very thick accent and sometimes she was really hard to understand but all the lectures were online as well, homework and tests were done in class with her, and open for weeks online to do. And the final was even multiple choice and multiple attempts. I didn't even study lol I just brute forced the thing and got an A.

I took MTH113 and I still have no idea what this class is BUT she does all assignments with you and she truly does care. Take her if you want an easy A. Oh yeah and she has a very thick Russian accent but don't worry you'll be fine.

Take this class!!!! All assignments are posted online, including the final exam. I showed up to class probably three times throughout the semester and I finished the class with an A+. The teacher is very understanding and for all of the assignments, you are given three tries to complete them. I would take this class again if I could.

Amazing professor all assignments are posted online and you have multiple tries. The final is also online no lockdown at all !!

if you want to actually learn math, don't take this professor. But for everyone else who wants an easy 100, take her!! She does all "tests" with the whole class (as long as you have a group me, you literally just need one person to attend) and those are the only assignments. Even the midterm/final was done with the class.

TAKE HER!! unless you actually need to learn calc 2... but if you don't need to continue after definitely take her. Everything is taken online with no lockdown.

MTH 113 was the easiest class I have taken at UM. Dr. Bystrik is a super nice professor and will do everything in her power to help her students succeed. She is clearly passionate and loves to talk about the history of mathematics. She also gives students 3 tries to do assignments and there was no homework outside of class.

I absolutely adore Dr. Bystrik. Contrary to popular belief (took this class Fall 2023) the exams were in person. However, they were not challenging if you went to class and took the time to learn the material. Dr. Bystrik is extremely knowledgeable and willing to help students.

All you need to pass this class is common sense. Don't take Bystrik to learn, but if you need an easy A, this may be the easiest you get. I attended maybe 4 classes throughout the semester. You get three tries on each test, which are already multiple choice. Sweet lady, but seems oblivious to the fact that her students do not put in any effort.

I did not learn a single thing, so if learning is your objective, look elsewhere. That being said I didn't go to class for 2 months straight and ended with an A+. Everything is online and multiple attempts. She is super nice but somehow hasn't realized no one is learning a thing. Also her accent is very thick and hard to listen to.

The 8am was worth it, and attendance isn't mandatory, but I went anyways because I felt bad only 5 people showed up every morning and she helped out on assignments if you went. Would highly recommend her if you just need to pass calc 2 and don't need it for your major or another class.

THE GOAT. I took this because the reviews said it was a free A and it really was. Ended with a 100.2%. Only showed up to class like 5 times and still got everything. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU NEED CALC 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She just told some fun stories about calc and let us have 3 attempts and online graphing calculator on every assignments.

This class was incredibly easy. Graded on about 10 blackboard quizzes all with unlimited attempts (this includes the midterm and the final). Professor Bystrik loves teaching this class and genuinely cares about her students. As someone who hates math, I would absolutely take a class with Professor Bystrik again.

TAKE HER!! She is very sweet and caring and all assignments including tests and midterms are done online and you have several days to complete them. She often puts up answers on board in class so attending is beneficial but not necessary!

Incredibly easy class. If you want to learn about math, this isn't the best class, but if you want a free A, definitely take her. The class is incredibly easy and all the exams and assignments are common sense and don't require any outside work. Incredible class if you aren't a fan of math and just need a class for the requirement.

Prof, Bystrik is a sweet lady who wants her students to do well. This class is an easy A. She puts quiz and test answers (including midterm and final) on the board during class and there is no hw. If you can hold off on taking math I would wait to take it with her. Highly recommend.

Take her class! She wants students to do well and 113 is such an easy A with her - she walks you through all of the assignments and exams in class, but none of them require a lockdown browser so you can use outside resources to get the answers even if you don't go to class. She is so sweet I would 100% take her again.

Tbh, easiest prof ever. U won't learn much, but u will get the grade. U don't need to goto class to get an A. Everything is online and she give sm time to do it. I am not the best at math and I ended with a 104%. If u need to fulfill a math requirement, take her. Very nice woman too.

easiest class i've ever taken. attendance was not mandatory, which was reflected in the class numbers, but all of the exams were online with 3 attempts and no lockdown browser. she gives you resources to compute the problems online, and is clearly very passionate about what she teaches.

Prof. Bystrik is an amazing individual! Her class is definitely manageable and one of the best professors I've had at UM!

Easy A all around! Professor Bystrik makes this class a breeze - everything is online with unlimited attempts. I barely attended and still got an A+. The lectures are forgettable, but unstuck study helped me breeze through the quizzes.

If you need math credits definitely take 113 with her. Super chill and caring.

Dr. Bystrik is an incredible professor who clearly cares deeply about the subjects she teaches. She doesn't require attendance, but if you show up to every class, she will give you extra credit. If you have the option to take this course, take it.

Prof is the easiest for math req. She reviews and conducts open-note exams in class with help. No attendance required at first but later in the semester she required due to material difficulty. Super kind and understanding.

Easiest class i've taken at um only thing is that you do not learn. only take if you dont need further math.

The class was probably the easiest math course I have taken at UM. The professor cares a lot not only about the subject she teaches but the success of her students. She is very helpful if you ask a question and makes sure that students understand the material. Attend class throughout the semester even when attendance isn't mandatory.

Dr.Bystrik is a nice professor; she is passionate about what she is teaching and provides plenty of examples. The course was simple and manageable. EASY class, but she might be difficult to understand.

Really good professor if you want to do well in a mandatory math class. Super sweet person and gives lots of opportunities for grading. Not the best choice if you want to learn the material really well.

Bystrik is a super caring and intelligent teacher. That being said this was the easiest class I have ever taken. Everything is online no lockdown. Dont take this class if you want to learn, cause you wont. Take it for 3 free credits. You could not go to class once and get a 100 in the class