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he shows a lot of examples which really helps you understand the material, although some people do get lost when he takes arithmic shortcuts (for example, introducing a number as a result of multiplying by one - 8/8) i think as long as your basic math skills are good, you'll have no problem understanding. homework on mathlab is a little extensive.

Morris is a cool guy. His tests aren't bad if you study what he gives for his review and practice problems. Do the online homework and don't cheat yourself. It's easy to blow through the homework and not do it with this program but avoid that after the first 3 weeks. He gives good everyday examples to explain his stuff. good guy

Morris is a good teacher. You can see that he knows the stuff and his explanation is clear.(Although he writes sentences and sentences on board all the time) He skip steps often, but he is willing to help so is all right. His communication is good, way better than those who have SUPERTHICK accent. Only online homeworks sucks, but still is not bad

tests are easy, EXTREMELY easy grader. messed up entire problem docked off only 1% so i got 99% on 2nd midterm (100% on first). book wasnt necessary, still don't have one. online hwk easy to learn how to cheat so thats easy 10% nice guy. doesn't explain things too well, lectures not practiced well either.

Easy, writes everything he says on the board, and goes a little too slow, at least for me, tests are easy, got a 100% on both MT, online hw easy to cheat on, but you will have to learn from the book.

Professor Morris is amusing in a nerdy way, read his website profile. He's helpful if you ask for help. His lectures are ok, you mostly learn from the book. His midterms are really short, so remember to double check your answers. You can easily do the hw and get 100% without understanding the material. It's faster when you do though.

I began the course with some difficulty, but after attending some of Prof. Morris's office hours, I was able to bring my grade up. He also has this great grading system where if you do well on the final, he will make that your final grade. Definitely worth the agony of poor midterm scores, because his final is EASY.

he is a great teacher not the best very easy going hes sweet. his miterms were easy, homework is easy but graded harshly, he tries his best. he writes EVERYTHING on the board, but he gives defintions and then explains through examples so thats effective

Very smart guy, but really hard to learn from. He tries to use examples to teach and uses lots from the book, but it is really hard to comprehend the material he is teaching. Homework is based on correctness so it is really hard to do super well on that and the 2nd practice midterm was nothing like his midterm. 1st midterm was pretty easy.

Very good teacher. Midterms not too bad and based off the homework. If you study the homework material, you'll do good on the tests.

Morris was ok. His first midterm was relatively easy, but the second midterm was much more difficult, and his final was EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. HW wasn't too difficult. He writes notes as if talking (literally) like saying "this is hard because..." on the board. But b/c of this, things were in fact understood better. Nerdy in an awkward way.

Dr. Morris is a great professor: he explains everything clearly, does lots of practice problems before exams to review, and he is very funny also. He is a great professor and I would definitely take another class with him.

He is a pretty good teacher. Be prepared to hear many stupid questions and the daily questions about a "curve" (yes, there are such things as stupid questions), and complaining. Yes, his final was a lot harder than his 2MT's, but his MT's were fairly normal/easy. So, your grade will have some support before the final. overall, a good teacher.

Very funny guy. Fair amount of hw, though I never got 10/10. Both MTs are a joke, same types of questions as practice tests. MTs only tested the basics. The Final truly challenged people to actually think creatively instead of mindlessly follow simple integrating techniques. Overall good lecturer, fair class, easier than Marx, highly recommended :)

I agree with all of those who took 16B for Winter 09. His first midterm was super easy. Second midterm was harder and the final was just a totally break down for all students. I was sweating while doing the final because it was just way too challenging. I would recommend taking his class and just do well on the first 2 midterms.

I had Morris for both 21B and 16B (changed major). They were both about the same difficulty (even though 16 is supposed to be easier) with some differences in material. First test was ridiculously easy, second test was very hard, and final was a killer. Little partial credit on exams. He is an alright lecturer, and going to class is helpful.

Definitely the best math professor I've had at Davis. His lectures are very organized, very clear, and he always has the room open for questions. There are two midterms and final (30 30 40) all of which are VERY difficult, but the curve (he curves the final grade) was very generous. All in all, I whole-heartedly recommend him for 21B.

When he asks if you're happy respond "yes", he might look intimidating but he is actually one of the most straightforward professors teaching this series.

One of the 2 best professors I have had in UC Davis so far (the other is Prf. Mulase). His HW is super hard, but he is extremely helpful if you go to his office hour. His lecture is very interesting, and he is very funny. Final is hard, much harder than the midterm so be prepared. But the curve is crazy (meaing super generous). Love him.

Very funny guy. His lectures were pretty clear-cut and to the point. Midterms and final were overall challenging, but not impossible; the questions just required an extra level of thinking than usual. Online homework was fairly easy. Overall, I enjoyed his class, and would take him again.

This professor was kinda entertaining. He is always out of breath during lectures(lol). His final was truly cumulative. It pushes students to recall everything they've learned in the class as well as previous math classes. Overall, I recommend him for 21B.

Professor Morris is a bit entertaining during his lectures. He is not the best but is decent and is clear in what he is talking about. The first midterm was easy. The second was harder. And final was the hardest. The exams required a lot of critical thinking. Overall I thought it was a fair class.

Although he seems nervous and not like the greatest of public speakers, his lectures are organized, he is very willing to help, and his tests are usually pretty good with the exception of a problem that is a stumbler, but partial credit will save the day.

He's not bad as I thought. He always TRY to make the class funny but.. x,x Grades really depend on the students. even thou the mean was low, he curves it. the mean is either a C+orB-. I didnt do well on test but it just happened that im better than most of the class,so im fine. try to understand and not just memorizing formula, there's tricks thou!

went to every class and did every homework assignment. never went to office hours. got a C in Math 16a, got an A- in his class. He is a funny guy...you'll end up laughing because he does a lot of weird stuff. Overall if you put effort into it you can get a good grade. Good, straight forward lecturer.

I've always hated calculus, but Professor Morris made it surprisingly enjoyable and easy to understand. He's always willing to answer questions and explain how to do problems. You definitely have to do the homework (which he gives credit for) to really understand the material, but that goes for all math classes. Overall, I loved his class.

At first I didn't like his lecture style, but it grew on me- very easy class, examples in class are the only ones on the test, practice midterms very similar to the real one. funny guy too

This class was alright. I took calculus bc in high school already so I had an easier time in the class. I thought he was clear, and if there was any confusion, the book explains it all. He's an interesting teacher, young and likable. He's humorous at times, dressing up as someone from Reno 911. Oh yea, he has practice tests so thats really helpful!

Loved him! I did relatively well and rarely went to class or discussions (though I took calc AB/BC in high school). He is interesting and easy to understand.

good teacher! take him~

I took this class in last fall and loved it a lot. I got A+ by the end which is amazing. Btw, I barely got A for math after high school. Ben is very clear, helpful and humorous. Do the HW and practice tests. Make sure you understand every detail of the practice tests and go to lectures. This class is still my fav at UCD. He's cute too.

don't have to go the lectures. Exams are like home works. He looks scary up close, like Voldemort!

Though he may seem flustered and inconsistent in class, he's pretty funny and always willing to answer questions. He covers the material in a timely manner for most lectures. He may suck at teaching, but his exams are actually very similar to homework. Textbook is not necessary, homework is written by him.

Funny teacher, test difficulty varies a bit per test.

Morris is a smart person but sometimes has trouble communicating his thoughts. He knows what he's doing for the most part and is helpful in office hours except occasionally when he said he didn't know how to answer my questions. The first midterm was really hard, the second was really easy, the final was okay. You'll be fine if you do the work.

His class wasn't very difficult, because I've already taken calculus in high school but I a lot of errors on the first midterm, probably because I was nervous and it was my first college midterm. His tests are fair, he curves, homework isn't mandatory but it's very helpful. Some of the homework questions show up on the midterm. As a lectures hes ok

Great professor. Material gone over in class is done thoroughly. Extremely helpful practice exams. Midterms are much easier than the final! Do not let this fool you.

Pretty good lecturer, and homework reflects midterms pretty well. Final is VERY hard, much harder than the midterms. But he does curve at the end of the class. Overall an alright professor. Textbook NOT needed.

Dr Morris is a decent teacher, and on the whole he did a good job. His pacing at times is off, and he pushed back our last midterm by a week because of it. But for a subject that's pretty tough to grasp, he did a good job of making it approachable. HW and practice tests made the real exams incredibly easy.

Overall he is a good professor. There are just 2 midterms and a final. The midterms are not that difficult, but the final is more challenging. Doing the homework is critical to doing well, but it is not collected for credit. Barely used the textbook for this class.

I'm only halfway through the quarter and this guy is actually super chill. Explains everything very clearly and never goes off writing random stuff on the board without saying what's going on like many math professors. He tells a story in the middle of class pretty much every class and they're always pretty hilarious honestly. Would recommend.

I would definitely recommend Ben. Not only are his daily comedy bits very entertaining, but he also presents the math material very clearly and it's obvious he really cares that his students all understand what is going on. His practice tests helped a lot for the midterms and final, but some are so easy that there is no curve, so be aware of that.

Pretty much just went over examples during class, which is what I like in a professor. Plenty of material to study from. Told a funny story once per class. I really enjoyed taking the class but the material was pretty difficult at times. Webwork homework you are given unlimited attempts. The midterms and the practice tests were VERY simiilar.

Morris is a great professor. He does plenty of examples in class and is fairly clear when he speaks. Loved his stories in the middle of lecture. Be sure to do the practice midterms (they are very similar to the actual midterms). That said, the final is very difficult compared to the midterms, so be aware of that. Curve was not great.

He said he usually wouldn't curve for As and Bs but would curve a little for people who are close to pass the class. But this time the final was so hard and he curved. I only got 87% and was curved to an A. He is approachable. His lectures are clear. Homework is not graded. Overall worth taking.

It takes a few lectures to warm up to Professor Morris, but once you do, it's a fairly worthwhile class. He always tells a funny story in between lectures and does plenty of examples during the class to show you how to apply something. I would say his midterms are decent but his final is very difficult. One of the better professors for math.

Attendance is not entirely mandatory, but it is helpful because he does examples in class. Homework seems long but is extremely helpful. Midterms are similar to practice test and his website is explicit on what sections are covered on each test. Final was challenging but definitely fair. Overall, one of the best professors I've had here at UC Davis

Ben is a clear lecturer, very easy to listen to, tries to keep things light with jokes and stories. My only issue would be that the class was only graded by two midterms and a final worth fifty percent. Would have liked the homework to be worth points, and he needs to find a better way to hand tests back.

I have never had a math teacher like Professor Morris. The class is not easy, but he makes the material understandable. Tests are very straight forward and are similar to the practice tests. He tells stories and is very funny. He obviously loves math and teaching. He takes a few weeks to get over his shyness, but the best math teacher I have had.

Looking back I didnt realize how good I had it. He's one of the few lecturers for the math 16 series I've had who actually can EXPLAIN and go at the student's pace. Not only is he funny and a really nice guy, but he does examples daily of problems that you will see on his test. Little did I know how good he is compared to some of the other 16 profs

I love this man. He tells a story every class and they are the highlight of my day. He was shy at first, but he becomes comfortable after a couple of classes. Also he rides a scooter to class which is a MAJOR plus. The class itself isnt that bad especially if you have taken ab or bc in highschool

He is a nice professor. Really funny but kind and respectful.

Good teacher, tells lots of jokes and makes class go by quick. Lectures are helpful and tests mostly stick to the practice problems.

Dr. Morris is one of the best Prof.'s I have had at Davis. It is true, each class he has a story to tell and they are hilarious. They are also timed and set up in a way that they flow well with lecture. He cares about his students and is super friendly in OH. Midterms are a mix of problems from HW and lecture,so I recommend going to class.

Took Combinatorics to prepare for Probability Theory class. Ben emphasized the way using binary string to solve out problems. He is humorous as telling a story every class, and very friendly in office hours. Second midterm was challenging, but for final, as long as you review all notes and concepts, HW and practice exams, you will do very well.

An awesome and funny professor in MAT 145. He brings a joke to the lectures every day. He also posts all the lecture notes and homework, exam solutions on canvas which are great tools for preparing the exams. His office hour was also very helpful. Plus, he is somehow a handsome guy XD!

Ben is a great prof who is hilarious. This class is seriously curved (and the curve is mentioned at the beginning of the course) and pretty fun. He is very nice and quite accessible if you need help. Midterms are hard but the final was not quite as bad.

I failed calc in HS but Ben makes it straightforward and easy to understand. He's a funny instructor who makes an effort to learn people's names so try to participate! This class is not easy and requires a lot of time outside of class. Go to every class, do all of the homework, and study A LOT to do well on tests. My A- curved to an A.

Prof. Morris was very funny and his lectures always kept my attention. While I believe his TA graded a little harsh, this class was relatively easy. Definitely recommend taking him.

Trust me, hes not as hard as everyone says he is on here. Yes, his tests are worth a lot of points, but theyre fair game. He teaches a lot of them in class and the practice problem exams are a good indicator of what the midterm/ final is going to be on. Ben Is super straightforward and isnt here to try to fail you guys. Must put in effort tho.

Excellent professor! His practice exam is really useful and style of questions is very similar, especially final exam. Although he doesn't provide solutions for the final practice exam, it's strongly recommended to discuss the solution with your classmates or friends before the examination. GPA booster!

Really funny guy and made lecture fun! His exams were very similar to the practice exams he posts and the he taught the material in a way that made it straightforward. But you HAVE to go to lecture. After a bad 16A experience, Morris was amazing. Homework can be tedious at times, but only worth 10% of the grade. Great teacher for calculus!

He was a very simple lecturer and did a lot of examples in class that were similar to the test questions. There was a lot of homework and some problems were more difficult than the ones on tests or examples in class. He tries to tell stories halfway through class to give a break which is cool.

Honestly one of the best math prof in Davis. His lectures are good and easy to understand. He always reviews material before an exam. The last two days of class were spent reviewing for the final. DO ALL OF HIS PRACTICE TESTS! His exams are like the practice. I only studied using the practice tests and got a B/B- avg on hw. Still got an A overall.

After a horrible 16a experience, this guy was a gem! He put the most simplest questions on the midterms, and only like 10 questions. He's really funny and an engaging lecturer. The hw was challenging but thats what the calc room is for! The only thing I wish was different was that the midterm questions weren't worth so much points.

I found lectures to be for the most part easy to understand. He makes jokes throughout lecture and works with his students. Webwork was annoying (but manageable) and he would push the due date to help us if it was too difficult. Tests seemed pretty okay, definitely not horrible. I am not even that great at math, & this class didn't ruin me. Take!

3 tests including final, all really short so the questions were worth a lot. Online homework was harder than the tests. He lacks a command of the class which is annoying when people talk or pack up early. Tells a funny joke same time each class like clockwork.

My only complaint about his class was that our assigned HW was often 2 weeks behind what we were actually covering in class. Otherwise, his exams are straightforward, he has a great sense of humor, and I learned a lot. HW is neither collected nor graded but is necessary to do well on quizzes. Grade is based on weekly quizzes, 2 midterms, and final.

He's a solid calc teacher. His lectures can get a bit disorganized and confusing, and there are only 3 tests including the final, but with self-direction an A is easily attainable. The difficulty matches homework/practice tests, grading is fair (a bit generous even). Weekly quizzes are hit or miss, completely controlled by the TA.

can seem a bit disorganized, but show up to lecture and do the homework and the midterms are a walk in the park. Midterms and final were short, easy, and straight up. Funny guy with stories every lecture, and a good teacher overall.

he can be a bit confusing in lectures, but he is a great guy who will want to make you pass. I had him for honors and he seemed to really care about his students. You have to read the textbook to really understand the material and be prepared to have a lot of hw, but it's all due at the end of the quarter. he is a solid choice!

Great professor and a very nice guy. Straightforward and exams are fair. Enjoyed his lectures and the breaks he gives by telling jokes. Need to attend lecture and do the homework. Would definitely take another class with him.

Really. Take this guy's class. If I could have him teach the ENTIRE 21 series I would. I'd stress myself on the HW (graded by completion + multiple attempts), and the tests and quizzes would be absolute CASH. Like "what is the integral of 7x" kind of cash. Tells hilarious storytimes halfway through lectures. Love the guy + his TA's.

Super sweet guy, who is hilarious! Looked forward to his 'storytimes'. I had a really hard math teacher during high school, and his class compared to it, was a breeze. He's not extra and makes you do the necessary, no-frills. Accessible out of class when you remind him of his office hours/spam him with emails, and really cares for his students.

I was skeptical by the low reviews at first but Morris for 21B is easy AF. My highschool calculus class was wayyyyy harder than this class. The test and quizzes are easier than the WebWork (basically homework) problems, that's how easy it is. Overall, he is a chill and funny teacher. His lectures have halfway intermissions where he has story time.

This professor is very good. No midterms. Quizzes come from homework. Short tests have two problems, and are much easier than homework. Homework can ask for extension. Extra credits are easy to receive.

Dr. Morris is great! This class was taken over Zoom, but the videos he made were amazing and explained every concept in-depth and with clarity. In lecture, he also explains things really well. The homework is difficult but what's nice is that Morris is fair; the test questions are always easier than the HW. So if you do the homework well you get A+

The pprofessor is nice and kind, and aslo amused. Final and Tests are easy if you prepared well for the test.

Professor Morris is a great guy and I really enjoyed his funny story halfway through the lecture. This class is an easy A if you already took calculus in high school. Sometimes the lectures don't cover the content included in the homework so you have to read the textbook or look the problem up. Quizzes and short tests are very similar to the hw.

He's definitely the best and the most warm hearted professor ever since. He will make make-up quizzes and extend ddlThe homework is a little bit hard but you have unlimited attempts to try the answer, so you could get every homework 100 percent right. Quizzes, short tests, and finals are extremely easy. Group assignments suck. Find good teammate.

Easy A. Take him if you can.

Professor Morris was very sweet, caring and passionate. His homeworks were quite difficult and a lot but his tests are relatively fair and easy. He taught ok, one would have to self study a lot, but he was always willing to answer any questions about homework and other problems. Overall, a great professor!

Professor Morris is a great period! Super accessible outside the class. He gave 2 hours of office hour per week and his TA could answer questions after discussions. Tests and quizzes are placed on a daily basis so get ready to work. However, that stuff is just easy. Long story short, this course is an easy A (or even A+) if u work enough.

Took this class remote. HW is extremely time consuming. Morris assigns short tests/quizzes which are very easy. Prone to making mistakes in his lectures and his grading. Reviews about Prof's harsh curve omit that he turned in a grade change petition later because he (again) made a mistake in his grading. Despite mistakes, he's understanding & kind

I would definitely recommend him. The hw was SUPER hard but we had unlimited attempts, so you could get 100% there if you wanted to. The weekly tests/quizzes were SOO easy, taken straight from the lecture problems. The final wasnt as easy as the tests but more similar to the group assignments. Overall, Morris is a great professor and really cares.

Take his course. Period!

I am a Math major and I can confirm he is actually one of the easiest math professors out there. I am not saying he is easy but comparing other math professors out there, it can be wayyyy.. worst. This is college therefore you need to put the time on every math course you take for a good grade.

Extremely hard homework but makes up for it with easy tests (some are copied)! If you study the homework well, youll get an A in the class. Also, he tells funny stories in class for 1-3 minutes during lecture, and its a nice break in between doing problems. Discussion worksheets are difficult but are group work. They usually arent on his tests.

Holysmokes I'm taking 21c with QXia & my first weeks with him makes me appreciate Morris so much more. I miss him so much. Morris puts the effort explaining the theories/concepts in videos and during lectures go over homework examples. 2HWs due on sun & thurs, unlimited attempts. QXia: 2 HWs on tues & thurs, strict # of attempts, and sleep deprivat

(I took calc BC in HS): the lectures are clear and straightforward but the homework is more difficult. The quizzes are simple and similar to lecture examples so if you can finish the homework (you'll need to self study for using the internet and textbook), the quizzes will be easy A's which make up for the homework. overall, a good class.

Super funny and nice! The lectures went over practice problems and he had additional videos explaining concepts quickly. Homework was time-consuming and difficult, group work was so draining (get a good group!), but it prepared you for quizzes. Half of the quizzes were simple and half were hard, while the final was pretty challenging. Solid curve.

Overall, so sweet, so caring, if you need more time on an assignment, he's okay with it. Reasonable quizzes, hard homework that makes you think (use UCD tutoring, I did that), but always does his best. Ngl he's a little scatterbrained at times, like having online technical issues. I'd give him a 4.5/5 if I could, so amazing, I love him.

I like professor Morris, he is really nice. He always tells jokes during lectures. His midterms and finals are fair, they are not similar to the practice midterms, probably only 1 or 2 questions are kinda same.

Morris asks for your name every time you have a question or answer and will memorize it if you participate a lot. He always tries to slip in a small story in each lecture and they can be fun. Class was based on 2 midterms and final, homework isn't required and honestly this class doesn't take much of your time. If you do past exams you'll do good.

Professor Morris was very relaxed and was a pretty good teacher. Class grade was based only on midterms and finals which weren't too bad. Final was easier than midterms and he taught pretty well and was easy to understand.

Professor Morris includes a fun story or joke during lecture which always brightens the mood. His teaching is okay, gives lots of examples in class that are similar to tests. The final and midterms are fair if you studied hard.

Professor Morris is the best 21B professor. As long as you complete the homework and practice tests, the exams will be comparatively easier. He grades the course fairly, and he has a generous cutoff for students to pass the class.

The best math professor i have met

All graded by 3 exams (2MT, 1Final). Expect minimal partial credit, so dont make any calculation mistakes because each question you have 10 mins on is worth like 10% of your grade and if you make a calc error, you lose most points. He's genuine and kind, but he couldn't seem to fix his mic throughout the whole quarter which is very painful.

Lectures recorded, but mostly self studied the lecture notes (textbook style) that he uses. If you understand that and practice exams well, then you should be set for the exams since the exam problems are similar or easier. Grading is kinda a bummer since mistakes could cost a good portion of grade (2 small mistakes cost me 5% of final grade :/).

Professor Morris makes 21B manageable with his engaging lectures and fair grading. Consistent practice on homework and Unstuck ai quizzes is key to acing the exams. Worth the effort!

Honestly, i dont know why people are saying his grading is crazy its really not, hes one of the better 21b professors and the sample exams he provides are pretty similar to the real one. Quizzes arent that crazy either. Ended with a b- when I had like a 67%, take the class trust.

Easiest midterm of my life

Tells the best jokes during class, and makes the class structure very attention grabbing. The coursework is graded purely on 3 tests with homework and quizzes optional for practice. Very kind and very funny professor, always has a smile on his face, makes my week truly better. Tests are not too difficult he prepares well with study review content.

I think he's great and inspiring. The lectures, the midterms, no graded homework and he's really trying to engage with the classroom. But there is this final, which explained by the bad ratings. I wonder if we upset him during the quarter.

Morris was a good teacher, the material in 21B cannot be learned from just 3, 50 minute lectures a week. His lectures were helpful but do not go into depth. The first two midterms were manageable but the final was shockingly hard. From what I have heard it's curved generously so I have high hopes.

Morris is knowledgeable and passionate about 135B. His lectures were recorded and heavily based on the textbook. The tests were difficult, but so long as you understood the homework and practice exams, you should do well. Morris is the funniest professor I have ever had, and I found myself looking forward to lecture daily.