3.5

Bogdan Nita

Mathematics - Montclair State University

3.5
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
48%
Would Retake
105
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

48%

Would Retake

105

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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What Students Say

If you pay attention in class and study you should do well

MATH121 - 5.0 rating

Very VERY tough exam grader

CALC121 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
Rather not say (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(2)C(5)D(3)F(3)A-/B+(5)
Based on 37 reported grades
A: 11
Rather not say: 4
A-: 3
F: 3
Common Tags
Tough grader (21)
Test heavy (14)
Lecture heavy (12)
Lots of homework (10)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
Respected (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Graded by few things (7)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

MATH

5.0

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VECTOCALC

5.0

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CALC2

5.0

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MATH350

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+26 more courses
Difficulty by Course

APPLIEDPRECALC

5.0

APPPRECALC

5.0

MATH112

4.5

MATH515

4.5

MATH122

4.0

Reviews (105)
4.0
5.0
APPLIEDPRECALC
Nov 21, 2005

He's a new teacher. He sometimes rushes material in class, and is unclear during lectures. He makes his tests EXTREMELY hard...the class average was 50. Although, later on in the semester he did help us out in preperation for the next test. If your taking this thinking it will be easy, your dead wrong.

1.0
5.0
MATH112
Jan 4, 2006

Brand new professor. Guy knows his stuff, but has a hard time in getting anybody to also "know the stuff." Not a very good teacher is the bottom line. His grading leaves a lot to be desired. Two classes had an average of 50 for his mid-term with only 3 passing grades? Enough said.

1.0
5.0
APPPRECALC
Feb 9, 2006

I'm usually a "b" student in math, showed up to just about every single class, stayed for extra help, studyed my ass off... he's tough on grading tests...i ended up with a nice big F. thanks for wasting my time for an entire semester.

3.0
3.0
APPLPRECALC
Apr 12, 2006

he's ok... boring tho.. homework was a big part of our grade.. so do homework and make sure u get it right..tests were a little difficult however he gave us a practice exam beforehand.. he also dropped one of our tests ... i had a D,C and B on tests and i got a B becuase of homework...just do homework an try to get ok grades

5.0
1.0
MATH
Apr 20, 2006

No Comments

4.0
3.0
MATH221
Nov 27, 2006

he wasnt as bad as most of the comments would lead you to believe. I got an A and i didnt do particularly well on the tests. his accent is thick but understandable and once you figure out what numbers he's writing(his 3's and 7's look weird) things become smooth.

5.0
3.0
VECTOCALC
Dec 14, 2006

The most helpful teacher I've ever had.

4.0
1.0
MATH100
Dec 20, 2006

Great Prof. Even tho his accent is kinda thick but its still easy to understand him. very clear on what he says. easy grading. home work is very important in his class. do homework and do weel on the test. if you need help hes always in his office . ask for help and garantee an A in his class

5.0
1.0
CALC2
Apr 16, 2007

Extremley helpful. Very clear on teaching. Kinda goes fast. The material is hard. Lots of work in Calc 2. Exams are very very very easy, you will know what kind of problems to expect. Lots of ways to make extra credit. Make sure you do the homework. He DOES collect and grade it. Again, crazy ways to get extra credit.

4.0
3.0
MATH398
Nov 18, 2007

He's alright. Luckily the class material wasn't extremely difficulut or I might have suffered. His examples are always examples from the book, so are his lectures. Twice this year a question was asked about a homework question that Nita himself couldn't answer, didn't look good. Overall, I would recommend him for lower level math courses.

1.0
5.0
MATH100
May 13, 2008

DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! this class was horrible, i transfered into msu as a jr, and they wouldnt accept my previous math classes so i took this and basically failed!!! i am a 3.4gpa student!! he is horrible boring and cannt teach to save his life, i dont know about upper level classes but for a basic class he is not worth taking

5.0
1.0
MATH100
May 14, 2008

My overall evaluation of Prof. Nita is Excellent. I received a B+ in Intermediate Algebra. Make sure to do all homework and extra credit assignments it?s very important, attend classes because he give out quizzes which only will help your grade. Also, if you need extra help, he is available in his office. I wish he was teaching pre-cal for the

3.0
5.0
MATH122
Aug 7, 2008

He is an OK professor.Assumes that you know most of the stuff from pre-calc so you shud b able to minipulate things to use them into calc.tests are out ov da hw but very hard!i wasted my time and money by taking him.teaches with using examples from the book only n not the questions.if u have problems ask him after working through da s&^*load of hw.

3.0
4.0
CALC1
Aug 7, 2008

DO NOT TAKE HIM!!failed his class myself and i worked my butt off!i have a 3.200 gpa which is ruined by him!very hard tests and extra credit.definitly not good for taking calculus with.

5.0
1.0
MATH335
Nov 12, 2008

Extremely easy. Gives only 4 or 5 problems a week for homework and 1 is extra credit. There are 10 possible extra credit points which are added to your final grade. If you ask him to do a HW he will do it in class and give you the answer, all you have to do is copy it and hand it in. I have 100s on every HW, and 85 and 100 test scores and 7 EC pts.

4.0
4.0
MATH100
Nov 15, 2008

Okay this guy knows his stuff & expects you to know it as well. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU'RE WEAK IN MATH. When you ask a question he just like "Because it is...? looks at you like you?re dumb. Would not recommend. I had a 3.8 before him : (

5.0
4.0
MATH350
Nov 17, 2008

I love prof. Nita, very helpfull and always clear about what he expects from his students.

4.0
3.0
MATH335
Dec 27, 2008

Semi tough class. I struggle at math sometimes. I must work very hard. If you are putting the effort in, you will do fine. He grades generously. Partial credit for most work. Show you understand the concepts. Lots of extra credit possible. 3-6 hrs/wk avg workload for me. He knows and loves what he is teaching. Would recommend him for sure.

5.0
1.0
MAT335
Dec 28, 2008

Professor Nita is the best Math teacher that I have ever had. He teaches from the book, but clarifies with more detail. He gives so much extra credit that its impossible to get less than an A if you complete the extra credit that is. I know that I will be a great Math teacher because of him. Thank you Professor Nita.

5.0
1.0
MATH335
May 15, 2009

It is really close to impossible to do bad in his class. The 3 tests are 5 questions (you only do 4 and he tells you what is on the test) and the final is optional. A lot of homework. Always available to help. Generous partial credit. So much extra credit available. Just study and do the work and if you don't get an A, drop out.

5.0
3.0
MATH398
Jun 22, 2009

He is a good professor. He is always there on his office hours and always helps with any questions. Do all your homework and make sure you understand them cause the test questions are similar to the homework. There are two tests and a final.

5.0
3.0
MATH398
Aug 10, 2009

Smartest man alive. Best professor at MSU. TAKE HIMMM! you will love him

5.0
3.0
MATH335
Jan 12, 2010

he is very helpful professor. he is always open to support his students. smart & fun prof. I love him!!! I recommend him!!

4.0
2.0
MATH335
Jan 20, 2010

Professor Nita is a very bright man. The course, I thought, was not hard. Professor Nita made the material very easy to understand with MANY examples. He is very helpfyl. He has an accent but its pretty easy to understand. The final exam can only boost your grade and he gives extra credit points within hw (which is graded) and tests.

5.0
3.0
MATH335
Apr 1, 2010

High quality teacher, you can sense an aura of intelligence radiating around him. The best teacher I've had so far at MSU. Very clear lectures and gives you a clear outline of what is going to be on the test. If you want an A though, do what I did and read the book thoroughly.

5.0
2.0
CALC222
Apr 29, 2010

This man is a Genius!! He really loves what he's doing. He's also a very nice man. He follows the book so we can always reference it when we need help. His exams are a bit difficult and he expects you to go home and study a lot..which is what we're supposed to do anyway. Great guy.

5.0
5.0
MATH515
May 24, 2010

Very good professor very helpful, you take his class you are sure you learn something MATH-515-01 INTERMEDIATE ANALYSIS

4.0
5.0
MATH122
Aug 8, 2010

Great professor, took him over the summer. Def knows what he's talking about. But our class average on every test was around a 45 and he did not curve in the end... almost everyone failed the class. Ridiculously hard tests.

2.0
5.0
CALC1
Aug 8, 2010

This professor did not care whether or not anyone passed his class. He was not willing to give any sort of extra credit and his advice is not helpful either. NEVER take him especially for calc I in the summer he knows it is a hard class in a short amount of time and rubs it in your face. I am a good math student and couldnt pass his class.

5.0
4.0
MATH211
Apr 8, 2011

He is a great teacher.. really smart. He was so helpful every time I asked for help he was willing to asist me. I had him last semester and now I have questions in calc 2, he is currently not my teacher and he is still willing to help me out. I think he is wonderful I whish he would teach calc3

5.0
1.0
MATH560
Apr 28, 2011

His choice of textbook was spot on, in my opinion. And his lectures made the numerical analysis algorithms even easier to digest. He also held a generous number of office hours per week. I highly recommend.

3.0
3.0
MATH122
May 10, 2011

He was very fair grading the tests. The tests (3 tests and 1 final) aren't too bad if you keep up with the homework and attend class. He gave 6 question test with 1 being extra credit. He pretty much just lectured but that's how math classes are. Very helpful with answering questions. I would take him again.

5.0
3.0
MATH122
Aug 5, 2011

He is extremely intelligent and knows what he is doing. He was always available to help when I had questions, even through email. We had 2 tests and a final. I really wish there would have been quizzes so our grades wouldn't have been so dependent on the tests. HW is hard but make sure you get an A on all of them; it is worth 25% of your grade.

5.0
4.0
MATH122
Aug 8, 2011

Awesome professor! Make sure you do the homework and pay attention, his tests are just like the homework, and he goes over everything in lecture. I would definitely take him again if I have to! :)

5.0
1.0
MATH521
Jan 6, 2012

Good professor, you do what you are suppose to do you get A, very fair and helpful.

5.0
1.0
CALC121
Jan 7, 2012

Best Professor ! Do what you are supposed to do and you get an A. Tests were based on what was done in HW and in class. He explains everything very clearly and he knows what he is doing. Take Him !

5.0
2.0
MATH222
Aug 20, 2012

Best Math Professor at MSU!! Take him!

5.0
1.0
MATH335
Sep 10, 2012

Extremely easy, in my opinion. The tests were graded very leniently (he was slightly less lenient in grading the final). Partial credit given on everything. Do the hw, if you don't understand something from it just ask and he will go over it in class. Exam reviews are student driven, so prepare questions for review day.

5.0
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MATH222
Jan 11, 2013

He is an exceptional teacher who makes great effort to help his students, Nita is a unique professor. Multivariate calculus is difficult but his application both uncompromising intensity and willingness to help students made it a thoroughly enjoyable class.

5.0
3.0
MATH431
Mar 31, 2013

He is extremely helpful! I definitely recommend him. He gives you sample tests and extra credits points throughout the semester that are added to your final grade not just to your test or homework. I found him to be amazing. And I thought his accent was hot. Best math teacher at MSU so far!

5.0
1.0
MATH222
Jul 31, 2013

Excellent professor, considering that the class content itself is not easy, makes the best effort to help the students. You will always know what to expect on the exams upfront. on each test 6 questions one with the lowest points dropped, can't get better than this

5.0
1.0
MATH518
Aug 6, 2013

Dr. Nita comes to work with a plan. He frames his lectures very well. He utilizes examples given in the text so students can focus on his explanations and not their pencil. He doesn't use the: "Be pedantic and curve" philosophy. As up front as they come about exams. He's a kind, humble man. Chessmaster. Math savant. Take him!

5.0
1.0
REALANALYSIS
Dec 6, 2013

Wonderful professor, extremely intelligent; an absolute joy to work with.

5.0
2.0
MATH521
Jan 14, 2014

Very straightforward Analysis course. Workload consisted of: 9-10 weekly homeworks (including extra credit), 3 exams (gave ample partial credit), and an optional cumulative final exam if you wanted to replace 2 of your exam grades. Lectures were very clear. Would take again if given the opportunity.

4.0
5.0
MATH222
Mar 20, 2014

So... I took this guy because he has such a good rating here. But this Calc 3 class was hard. I was getting 100s on the homework, yet the exams were very, very, very difficult. He would give us the study guide but it had nothing to do with the actual exam which is a shame because he would state what each question contains only to throw a curveball.

5.0
3.0
MA431
Mar 28, 2014

He is the BEST professor I have ever had in my life. Very helpfully, caring, and most generous professor. If he was my professor for other math classes, I would always get an A, only for him. He makes me want to study and get an A in class. If you don't take him you are missing out. The book is complex but beneficial. It will help in long run.

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2014

I give him a 5/5. He always does homework problems we didn't fully understand on the board. He also is always available for office hours and would stay after class at 10pm to help students with questions! If you pay attention in class and study you should do well. He really cares about the success of every one of his students.

4.0
4.0
MATH431
Aug 5, 2014

Dr. Nita is an extremely fair prof. The class material can be somewhat confusingbut he always entertains questions. The exams are straightword. If you like doing proofs and are familiar with how to do proofs, you will do well in this class. The final is optional, but if you have to take the final, it too is straightforward. Keep hope alive!!!

5.0
3.0
CALCIII
Jan 5, 2015

Dr. Nita is perhaps the most straightforward member of the mathematical sciences faculty @ MSU. WebAssign HWs every week, 5 tests including the final. Will let you know in advance what sort of problems to expect from which section. It's beyond me how anyone manages to get low grades. Extremely fair grader.

5.0
3.0
MATH222
Jan 6, 2015

Dr. Nita is a great professor! Very helpful in class and during office hours. To do well in this class, you would need to study a lot to prepare for the tests. Calc III can be a difficult subject but he teaches it in a way so students can try to understand it. Definitely, I would take him again.

4.0
4.0
MATH222
Feb 25, 2015

Great professor that knows the material that he is talking about, very helpful and willing to help and solve as many examples as you want. Exams are not easy and he is a tough grader, but we all know that Calc 3 isn't an easy class. Do your work and come to class so you end up passing. Ask him if you are confused! You must to buy Webassign for HW.

5.0
1.0
CALC3
Mar 27, 2015

he is the man, do webassign problems and do problems in book and u ll do great; i got 40 in first exam and i went to his office and i challenged him and ended up with an A for the semester.

3.0
4.0
MATH222
Jan 7, 2016

This professor was very helpful outside of class and in class when students asked questions. He gives 3 Tests , no quizzes , and homework every week . Each test is 20% of your grade! The final was very complicated and he told us to study the previous test which were not closes to the final exam wording. Good luck with all the pot holes he puts on.

5.0
3.0
MATH222
Jun 1, 2016
Would take again

Take this professor! He is one of the best I have had thus far. He clearly explains the material and goes above and beyond to make sure you understand. Tests only have 5 questions but he tells you the questions that will be on it two classes prior. Always makes himself available in his office and I highly suggest you go if you have questions

1.0
5.0
CALC1
Grade: D
Aug 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took his summer Calc 1 class and did not pass. He had three tests and one homework grade, everything was worth 25% of the grade. His example problems from class are right from the book. Every test was 5 questions. DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU ARE A BAD TEST TAKER.

1.0
5.0
CALC121
Jul 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

he teaches by redoing examples that are done in the textbook, but he does not really explain a whole lot. Seems kind of rude at first, he seemed like he expects students to know everything about calculus, when some students may have taken precal years ago. Very VERY tough exam grader. Not approachable. Make sure you're a math wiz if you take him.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
CALC1
Grade: A-
Aug 7, 2017
Would take again

he is a great teacher and is always willing to help i always had a million questions & he took the time to work through them with me & helped me get to the final answers if you go to him after getting your tests back he will even try to give you points back if you have a good explanation he is REALLY nice if you just go up & talk to him when needed

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH325
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2018
Would take again

This is the third time I've had Professor Nita, so I knew what to expect from him. This Math and Music class was incredible! There were no exams- you were graded solely on HW and 2 projects. The HW was challenging but you were able to reach out for help and work with your classmates. I received an easy A just for following all the guides!

Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
4.0
2.0
MATH335
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2018
Would take again

He's very professional and smart. Always well-prepared. He teaches concepts concisely and directly. He also gives extra credit on homework. Before every test, he tells you what the questions will be about. However, since linear algebra is somewhat proof-heavy, he does require you to understand some theorems and to prove them on exams.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
1.0
1.0
CALC121
Grade: F
Jan 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He just redo the problems from the book he just doesnt seem like he is interested in teaching out of the box i would suggest never take him unless you want to fail 3test only not even worth it

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
CALC1
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

Professor Nita tells you exactly what he expects on exams. He's willing to explain everything to you and passing the class feels like it's in your hands. Of all professors at MSU, he is one of the most fair and concise. If your bad at math, work on your foundations and get a defined knowledge of what is there to know, don't stall, and you'll pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
CALC1
Grade: C
Aug 14, 2018
Would take again

He is great in lectures literally the best Calc professor in MSU, but his exams are astronomically hard the class avg was a 30 on our first exam, if i were you i would really study hard for his exams, they are only 5 question with everything included so good luck

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
5.0
MATH122
Jan 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are good. He just does examples from the textbook on the board, which can get confusing. All homework is done online. You are only graded by the 3 tests and the final. Tests are only 5 problems and hard to pass. Not one test had a passing average.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
MATH425
Grade: A
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Dr Nita does a great job making a hard course manageable. The course was an intro to analysis which is hard enough. Weekly HW, extra credit, and three tests. This is a course where your hard work pays off and is actually worth the time. He comes off intimidating but is a nice guy. This class helped me take my math skills to a new level

Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CALC121
Grade: C-
May 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Test are basically based on three exercises. Basically if you fail one example you would fail the entire exam, he teaches his class really poorly. Take him if you want to fail.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CALC222
May 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

do not take him. he is really old school and doesn't care if you are learning or not

4.0
4.0
CALC121
May 26, 2020
Would take again

He is a super focused guy. Just show up to class and pay attention. use his extra credit policies cuz it will help.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CALC121
Grade: D
Aug 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible, I took him online bc covid and he does not care. Quizzes each week only 3 questions and the time limit is ridiculous, impossible to finish in time. DOES NOT CURVE no matter how close you are to a 70%. Quizzes are nothing like what we learn from homework examples.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH222
Sep 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Avoid. His lectures are more like tutorial videos you find on YouTube. Too concise. Literally told my class at one point to just learn the material ourselves. His quizzes are SO HARD. Its so different from what you learn in class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
MATH122
Sep 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is pretty strict. I took calc 1 and it was crazy i am mean his test average was around like 40. If you want to have a in this class u gotta study hard. I was doing like a C but corona happened so i got the pass/fail oppurtunity

Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
MATH122
Nov 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Took him spring 2020 when COVID hit. I thought he would make it easier on us but he didnt. Quizzes are hard only 3 questions so if you dont get all right you fail. Doesnt curve grades. Lectures arent bad but the examples he does in lectures are easier than the quizzes/tests. Homework isnt bad either just expect tests/quizzes to be harder than hw

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH515
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

I had him for Intermediate Analysts (which was combined with the undergrad analogue, 425) my first semester of grad school, and he was absolutely fantastic. Incredibly clear, insightful, accessible, and all-around one of the best professors I have ever encountered in my entire collegiate career.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MATH222
Grade: A+
Jan 20, 2021
Would take again

Super nice and helpful. Was always clear about assignments and quizzes.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MATH222
Grade: C+
Feb 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

His quizzes are crazy hard. Goes over simple problems on the reviews just to hit you with stuff youve never seen before on the test. Incredibly tough grader.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CALC121
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I haven't even finished this course yet but I can already tell how the rest of it is going to go. I have taken 2 quizzes & I scored badly; I was always good at math, I always got good grades in math but I can't seem to pass the quizzes. He gives you videos to watch & examples during class but the quiz is COMPLETELY different & EXTREMELY DIFFICULT!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CALC121
Mar 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor is not helpful at all. Very dry lecturer and barely teaches. His quizzes and exams are NOTHING like the homework he assigns. If you're not great at math, he does nothing to help you. He has no empathy whatsoever, especially during a pandemic. Not very likable, and logging on to his class is dreadful. I loved math but he made me hate it :/

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CALC121
Grade: A+
Mar 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

im good at math -- i did well in this class so this doesn't pertain to me, but the way he treats some students is despicable. he gives us so much homework and then gives us small quizzes that are so much harder than what he taught in class. For kids that arent good at math but are genuinely trying, this class is a joke. prof is not very caring.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH122
Mar 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I would give prof a zero if it were possible. he doesnt care if you're consistently failing his quizzes even when you do try and study. everybody did so badly in my class, even the smart math kids. that just shows how bad of a prof he is. dont take him if you want to keep your gpa up. this class was a huge blow to my mental health for real.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH121
Apr 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This was the worst class Ive ever taken. Professor Nita should NOT be a professor at all. He has no empathy, hes dry, and hes not helpful. if you can, AVOID HIM AT ALL COSTS. I did well in this class and I still hated it. Absolute worst ever. Definitely takes a toll on your mental health.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH122
May 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The only good thing about this professor is that he drops your lowest quiz grade, but honestly, everything else about him is terrible. He literally told us in the beginning that we can fail all the quizzes and still pass. What a lie and super unprofessional to say, since we are paying for the class. He doesn't even listen to our feedback or emails.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH122
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2021
Would take again

Great professor! You earn the grade you get. He gives great feedback and offers a lot of great help with homework. The quizzes were pretty straight forward and if you did the homework and practice extra homework problems then you will excel in his class. TAKE HIM HE'S THE BEST!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
CALC121
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2021
Would take again

Bogdan is a good professor. He explains everything well. I took his summer course for Calc 1 so it was a little packed. But as long as you pay attention in class and do the hw you are good. He gives partial credit but not too much partial credit. You can't trick him also, very serious guy. The homework and quizzes were the same questions. Do hw!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH122
Feb 24, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I have never felt more text anxiety and mental breakdowns in my life

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH122
Mar 24, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Worst Professor. Dry lectures, I dont know about you but I like an energetic Professor that loves what he does. Spends almost half of the class reviewing homework then the actual lesson. The lessons are quick, if you missed a class good luck catching up. The tests are 2 or 3 questions so if you dont get all the answers you fail AVOID AT ALL COST!

Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
MATH122
Grade: C-
Apr 1, 2022

he is very lecture heavy and his class is very hard. almost everyone in the class was struggling and he would assign pop quizzes until people started failing so he starting announcing them in advance. his quizzes are based on the hw assignment which make it easier but the tests are like 2-3 questions which makes it very hard to pass.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
CALC121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 4, 2022

Prof. was needlessly overly difficult for a subject that is already difficult. Many have failed and quite a few withdrew. Beware as midterm questions came from future chapters. Quizzes/homework are passable. Midterms/Exams are graded harshly. No partial credit for midterm problems. Midterms need to be perfect or it’s a zero (no partial credit).

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
MATH122
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2022
Would take again

Learning math is hard. Teaching math is harder. Prof. Nita is organized, fair, and genuinely wants students to succeed. Similar to any other college-level math course, the material being covered can be very difficult to grasp. Having said that, his lectures can be a bit dry and abstract. More time should be spent introducing new concepts.

Beware of pop quizzes
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH221
Grade: A-
Jun 1, 2022
Would take again

Nita cares for his students, but there will be a lot of quizzes. He announced them for us in Calc2 and they are based on the homework. You will use WebAssign and pls rely on the textbook!! He can bevery fast paced but he is always willing to explain in his office hours. He offers extra credit opportunities to help you pass and is a great professor!

Caring
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH122
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Nita is an excellent professor who is able to clearly explain concepts while making them interesting. He will always answer your questions and explain things until you understand them. To succeed: attend, pay attention, take notes, and review them as you do the homework. Always ask questions as soon as you are lost and you will be fine.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MATH425
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Nita is a good professor. His office hours are very helpful.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Respected
2.0
5.0
MATH122
Grade: B+
Nov 7, 2023

It takes a lot of studying to do well in this class, and I mean a LOT.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH122
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2023
Would take again

Other students say that Professor Nita does not explain. When I took him for Calculus 1, it was definitely challenging. However, if you pay attention in class and made an effort to understand the homeworks and doing additional practice problems 2 weeks before tests/quizzes. Then I don't see why you wouldn't be able to pass with an A.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MATH122
Grade: Rather not say
May 7, 2024
Would take again

Professor Nita was a great professor the class was challenging but going to his lectures and asking for extra help makes a big difference. His office hours are really helpful and can help ensure you understand the material.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
CALC1
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 6, 2024

Please just do yourself a favor and don't take him PLEASE. I wasted my semester for this like take anyone else. He is nice to talk to but after that no. I am so good at math and he made me hate everything. He rushes through all his lectures and just doesn't take his time at all. Take someone else, save yourself.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
CALC1
Grade: F
Dec 20, 2024

Mr nita is a nice guy and I get calc is a hard subject and many do bad reviews due to just it being math but truly he teaches u with dry lectures and ur grade is relying on ur test taking skills and study hours if u cant take tests or study for 3+ hours daily before tests than his class probably will end like it did for me so be warned!! no curve!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
CALC1
Grade: F
Dec 22, 2024

talks so much but only goes over the homework (edfinitys) also takes attendance randomly a couple times but rarely tbh. Annoying bc he goes through new lessons hella fast and his handwriting doesn't help. he isn't mean but doesn't curve I gotta retake this class. overall professor is ok. very tough grader. he doesn't gaf if u fail so good luck

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
CALC1
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 22, 2024
Would take again

Kind at heart and very passionate about teaching. His quizzes are based off of the edfinity(homework website). Your grade will reflect on your ability to pay attention and effort put in, it has nothing to do with him. He's a kind grader and an even kinder soul.

4.0
3.0
CALC1
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

His quizzes/tests are literally the hw problems with the numbers changed. I've never been really good at math but if you do the hw (edfinity) and you should be fine. Getting an a in this class is totally possible. Goes over whatever hw problem you are struggling with in class at the beginning. You have to pay for edfinity, not that much tho.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH425
Jan 3, 2025
Would take again

Great professor. He can be a little dry a times but he's nice. He's pretty clear while teaching and is very willing to answer any questions you have. There are many extra credit opportunities and the homework is very reasonable. The exams are also straightforward with no surprises.

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MATH122
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2025
Would take again

I already knew a lot of the course material going in but I think he explained everything very clearly and while I did not like having to pay for Edfinity to do my homework, the homework he assigned was very good and he was always willing to go over confusing problems with the class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
MATH112
Grade: C-
Jan 13, 2025

He is passionate about the subject but he assumes you understand even when its overwhelmingly obvious you don't. grades very confusingly and makes exams very confusing.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH122
Grade: B
Feb 18, 2025
Would take again

MATH122 with Professor Nita is a challenging course, but manageable if you put in the effort. Attend lectures, do the homework, and use resources like the textbook and Unstuckstudy to supplement your learning. The tests can be tough, but the material is rewarding to master.

5.0
1.0
CALC1
Grade: B
Apr 2, 2025
Would take again

This professor is the best of the best, I was extremely struggling in Calculus and Professor Nita took time out of his schedule just to help me understand the material. If you listen to his advice, take notes, study, and practice with him this class is a piece of cake. Please take time out your day and make a schedule to do this man's work.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH325
Grade: A
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Great professor, very clear in explanations, make sure students are not overwhelmed with too much work and will allow students to pass if they show that they are giving effort.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
2.0
5.0
MATH122
Grade: B+
Nov 3, 2025

This professor knows math, but that doesn't mean he can teach it.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
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