Excellent professor. Fodden is young and new to Carleton, but one would never know as he is so organized and clear. Lectures are smooth, expectations are reasonable, and he answers e-mails faster than any teacher or professor I've ever had. Highly recommend.

Fantastic prof. Best math instruction I've received. Recommend.

Amazing Prof! He is always delighted to help you in any possible way.

Great prof. He answers questions clearly and directly. He replies emails quickly too.

Wonderful professor. At the end of the semester he gave solutions for every test, all the practice problems up to date, 2 previous exams plus solutions and he even summarized every major concept. All in convenient, printable, PDF format. 1010 would recommend and 1010 would take again.

Perfect lectures! And wonderful professor! He is so clear and organized! Lectures are smooth! Quizzes have been required every week, but easy to get good marks ;)

Excellent professor who shows enthusiasm when teaching in class. He makes math fun.

Great prof

Great professor! Highly recommend!

Great guy really cares to help students!

Great Professor! Loved him

Easily the best professor I've ever had. He has great lectures and explains material very well and is always available for students outside of class should they need extra help. It's also nice to see a professor who is genuinely excited about the material he teaches. I honestly wish every professor could be like Brandon.

Very great prof. Organized and caring. I would love to have him again as my prof in the future. Would highly recommend!!!

MATH1800 was a blast to take with prof Fodden. He made a hard course becomes an easy course with very organized and slightly rigorous lectures. He's very friendly and approachable. I would recommend everyone to take MATH1800 with Brandon if they want to know the basic fundamental of mathematical proofs no matter what major you are in.

AMAZING

Great professor!

If you think Brandon is not a good teacher, then you probably are having a very bad day. He is a cool person and a caring teacher.

One of my favourite profs. Really genuine guy and explains tough topics really well. I had him for math1800 and math1002.

100% recommended no doubt.

He is soooo nice!!! He gives me help in math even late registration. His ideas and methods are very clear for students. I still want to take his math class next year

You'd be very lucky to be in his class, his explanations and methods are crystal clear, he made summaries for each section which were very helpful. He generally seemed like a very helpful person, and he managed to make math somewhat fun

Great prof, always comes to class prepared and on time with notes. Very clear on what specific homework chapters/sets will be on a given test. Very clear and easy to understand. Only complaint would be he never offered attendance points in tutorials for math 1005 , and sometimes when introducing topics he does proofs which can take 20+ mins

Honestly the best Prof I had in first year, super down to earth guy and his tests are fair. He has useful summary notes posted before each test. If you do the assigned textbook work, the class is a breeze. He made attending math class somewhat fun, just be ready to write notes the entire class.

I love Brandon! He always replies to emails quickly and answers questions really thoroughly.

He's a very good prof, and he answers all my questions in the emails with a very thorough reply. He also doesn't mind if he has to repeat something twice or thrice, so I don't hesitate asking him to explain a lengthy concept again. I don't have him as my 1002 prof unfortunately, otherwise I'm sure he would've made it really easy.

An amazing prof. Really caring and replied to emails quickly . Such a good prof. Really recommend taking his classes

Brandon is an amazing prof. He really cares about what he teaches. His classes are fun and interesting. I really recommend taking his classes!

Good professor. Demonstrates important examples clearly.

Thoroughly enjoyed Brandon and his classes. Although he takes his class seriously, and tries to teach as much as possible, he has a subtle wit to him that adds to his character. Be sure to ask questions, otherwise he finishes the course a week early and has to give more material ;)

Honestly Brandon is the best prof Ive ever had. You would be lucky to be in his class. Hes always willing to help even outside of his class and he makes class fun. Great guy who provides his students with a useful for your reference. Brandon is a great guy who imparts course material well and wants to see his students succeed!

Fodden is truly a great professor. I had him for MATH 1800 and MATH 1102, and for both classes he made the course content really interesting. He's super caring and he's always available during his office hours to provide constructive feedback. He really encourages people to ask questions during his lectures as he wants his students to succeed.

Brandon is such a gentle soul. He's so caring and it really shows in class from the way he interacts with us. He wants you to do well but obviously, you need to put in the effort as well. Super approachable, and quick to respond to emails. Exam is tomorrow but based on the quizzes, he sticks to lectures a lot and if you do too, you will do perfect.

He is a great professor who cares about his students. He conveys the material in a clear way. He gives hints as to what will be on the tests. Do the old exams he posts and you'll be good for the final.

Such a nice prof! One of the best profs Ive had. So caring and always willing to help his students out. He really cares about his students and is a nice guy genuinely

Brandon is a gem. Anyone who gets him would be lucky, quick replies to email, hes always encouraging students to ask for questions and general wants to see his students succeed. Provides practice with good explanations and theres always extra help, Im super glad to have had him as a prof!

He is a great professor.

Brandon was technically my first uni prof ever and he's set a pretty high standard! He's super patient and thorough in class, always replies to emails with care, and actually writes tests based on what we did in class. Really wants to see you succeed. MATH1800 was fun and interesting; I used to hate math before it.

Honestly Brandon is an amazing guy. I really liked him and the course was taught really well by him

Brandon is a god send! He teaches well and hes really punctual and he wants his students to do well

Brandon is a caring prof who wants to see his students succeed. Email him and he always replies in the nicest way. I don't think I will have him again as a prof but he will always be my favourite. He takes up the material really nicely and I wouldn't say its too hard either but of course you have to put the effort in order to reach the requirement!

Fodden is a great professor and you would be lucky to have him. Make sure to email him and go to his office hours because you can see that he genuinely wants to help you learn the material. I am blessed to have had Fodden and I wish him all the best.

Amazing professor for linear algebra. He focuses a lot on notes and explaining in class and you should really attend. Tests are relatively simple compared to homework questions. Notes are good to study off of. Very very very accessible out of class. I think he answered all my questions within 2 hours in email. He made linear algebra easy.

Always clear with his expectations and tries really hard to make sure his students understand the material and can get a good grade. Lectures can be a little dry, and he goes a bit too deep into theory without enough practical examples, which are usually saved for tutorials.

Very clear notes and good at explaining concepts. As long as you attend the lectures, take notes, and do the practice problems, you will do great. Tests and exam are very fair

Not all heroes wear capes! :) Mans a saint :)

G.O.A.T ���� Probably the most caring and best prof Ive ever had even though Im still in first year lol.

A very caring, and reasonable prof. You will have to work for a good grade, but that is a given considering the course. Tests are fair, and his lectures are interesting as you can tell her is very passionate.

Taken this prof because of his RMP ratings and it accurately describes so. Lectures are great and I find myself easy to take notes word for word. Well prepared for every lecture. Also does the fair grading system such as dropping the worst grade, which I have been a fan of.

Dr. Fodden's the nicest prof out there. I've taken 3 courses with him now and honestly the best decision ever. He's genuinely interested in making sure his students do well and he's very compassionate. He even cares about the fact that students have to spend a ton of money on books. He'll give advice on non-class related stuff too.

Absolute Legend!

Definition of Caring: Brandon Fodden Definition of Humble: Brandon Fodden

Great prof! I'm really sad that he won't be teaching 1102 this fall because that was the main reason I was going to take that course!

he is a good prof. I attend his lecture and did the practice problem. the class tests are basically from his lecture. before the final, I reviewed his lecture and the class tests.

You must show up to every class as nothing is recorded and no notes are posted, also there is no textbook which is followed exactly. 1102 was difficult and required work, but this was due to the content and not the professor. He made it easier and explained concepts well. There were no practice tests, though tests were fair. Nice guy, great prof!

(1102 has been replaced with MATH 1152, 2152) Fodden's teaching style is well-suited for his courses. It's extremely clear he's passionate about what he does. 1102 was far from an easy class, and Fodden explains abstract concepts very well. Attend his lectures, go to tutorials, and GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS when you need to. Great prof!

Dr. Fodden is an amazing professor. He really knows his stuff and is very kind and wants you to understand. He doesn't want to see you fail. He knows that the course material is difficult and tries to make the concepts simpler. No required textbook, instead he shared some free pdf textbooks if you wanted extra resources to help you out. 10/10 prof

It's only the first day but I can already tell you that Fodden has simply amazing lectures. He made it so clear and he also gives examples for almost every new topic he introduces. Looking forward to take his courses again if I get the chance.

Brandon's such a chill guy! Even though the course is usually difficult by default, he can make it seem like it's not that hard at all with his clear explanations! He also really cares about his students and is willing to help as best as he can whenever you need it.

I'm so happy to have Brandon for my first year of Algebra this term along with MATH1800. He gives such understandable details on topics that are challenging at first. I would recommend going to his office hours though as he can clear frustration easily from confusing parts of these respective courses.

Fodden is such an amazing prof. Very approachable outside of class and can really get you engaged in his lectures by giving so many interesting examples. He also gives assignments that serve as extra practice problems towards quizzes and exam. Would definitely recommend him for future years as well!

GOD BLESS Brandon for helping me understand the idea and steps needed towards creating mathematical proofs, which often tend to be super challenging especially in other courses. It was originally really difficult to understand proofs of other classes but thank goodness it's now very clear.

Brandon's such a fun prof! He delivers content in a way that's so clear and is really inspiring. Can't wait to see what's new in 2152 next semester.

Brandon is one of the nicest prof out there. He knows when to be serious and when he could just be funny. His lectures are fair and covers all the materials that can help you do practice problems without confusion. Quizzes are fair and stick to practice problems/lectures a lot.

Amazing prof! Always clear about his expectations before each evaluation and loves to work with students to make sure they understand the content. His lectures are kept simple and straightforward. It's also fun to go to his office hours too because he is really caring.

Fodden has made the semester very enjoyable so far. Not only are lectures easy to follow but going to office hours can be fun and helpful too. His evaluations are fair.

Amazing prof who really cares about students' progress. He is willing to help as best as he could. The course load may be heavy by itself but he can explain important topics clearly without making it feel as heavy. The lecture notes are much related to what he expects everyone to know on assignments and quizzes.

Understanding the course concepts isn't difficult at all because Fodden likes to give so many clear examples. He's also really nice and cares about student's success. I'm happy that he taught this course. I really hope to have him in the future again!

Really great prof. I didn't get an amazing grade because I found the course material difficult to understand, but Dr. Fodden did a really good job teaching it. His expectations were clear from the beginning and he didn't change anything out of the blue like some professors do. If you go to the tutorials and do the assignments, you'll be fine.

Professor Fodden is as good as it gets. Clear lectures, examples, and you get all the resources you need in this class to do well. As long as you don't slack off, professor Fodden will get you through this difficult course. You can also tell he's a great guy. Definitely recommend.

Fodden is so easy to get along with and approach for help whenever you need. He cares for student's success and is willing to explain things more thoroughly to ensure you understand the material 100%. His lectures are very precise and cover things that you need to know for evaluations, which are straightforward.

Had him for 1800 last semester and currently in Algebra II with him. His lectures are very clear and logical. Assignments are well divided, making them easier to dive in and complete, as long as you take notes from lectures. The only difficult part is the final exam since there are more thinking and inquiry aspects, since it covers all lectures.

Algebra lectures are heavy but Dr. Fodden is great at clearing out confusion and pointing out important information in each of his lectures. His clear notes also have the ability to grab students attention on materials, which are expected to appear on evaluations. You will not regret taking any course with him. Definitely a must have prof.

Really good lectures, and the videos give some needed nuance not seen in the slides. The small assignments were on the harder side, but they don't count for grades and we don't submit them. The tests mostly pull from assignment, tutorial or lecture material. Very accessible through email. The exam is a bit harder than the weekly tests, however.

Fodden is very knowledgeable and he wants to make it easier for you to approach him for help. His lectures are very engaging with lots of participation and clarity. The calculus lectures themselves are heavy but that's only because calculus is a heavily loaded course. 1800, however, is very straightforward with constant examples.

Has all the qualities of a great Professor. He simplifies complex material and explains them quite clearly. He is also easily accessible outside of class and most importantly the tests are quite fair. Show up to the lectures and do all the practice problems and it is not hard to do well.

Professor Fodden is an excellent professor. His lectures are clear, concise, and easy to follow. I had him for MATH1005 which is very much fair on the effort in to reward scale. As long as you attend all the lectures and make an effort to practice textbook questions, you're guaranteed an A- or above. He is also quite accessible on discord.

1052 is definitely a challenging class, but Brandon does everything in his power to make it manageable. You can tell how much time, effort, and thought goes into his lectures and assignments. 1800 is fairly straightforward and Brandon goes through tons of example problems during lectures. Super accessible outside of class through Discord and email.

Amazing professor. He is always reachable outside class and greatly cares for students. Very good lectures, makes complex topics easy to understand.

Lived up to the hype, just an absolute gem of a person. Left his lectures is such a good mood in the morning because his energy is infectious. Not an easy class though, review after class is crucial.

As with every "for eng/phys" class the grading scheme was very final exam heavy but overall the class was pretty easy. Attempt the homework questions and you will almost certainly receive a high mark.

Professor Fodden one of the best profs I've had. Answers questions by emails in a very timely manner. He definitely knows his stuff. Lectures consisted of practice problems which he does on his iPad. Tutorials in his section are significantly easier than the other profs sections.

Professor Fodden really cares about his students and would love to help them out as much as he can. The course isn't easy by itself but the lectures are really engaging. Every lecture can pretty much grab your attention on various topics covered. He also tries to simplify those topics to make them easy to understand.

Prof Fodden is a very good and experienced teacher who is stuck teaching one of the most difficult subjects. He can somehow manage to make everything sound super easy. He has both notes and gives examples on the board. Textbooks are optional! Important: if you do not attend every class, do all the optional assignments, and study a LOT, you'll fail!

Fodden is one of the best profs. at Carleton, I hope I get more classes with him. His lectures are very beneficial, and always asks if there are any questions, he cares about his students. Doing the homework, paying attention during lectures, and studying is pretty much how to get an A. HIGHLY recommend him.

Very nice prof

Someone please get him a good mic setup

Amazing prof!

Prof Brandon don't miss for the final he made a compilation of all the assignments and the questions on the exam became light work after that. My friends that were with other profs didn't get the type of treatment you feel me. Really nice and caring guy too

Notes are always posted. The pace isn't too fast. The textbook is recommended, but not needed. Based on G12_Calc. Weekly quizzes (30 mins) are based on assignments (unlimited tries, but the question will change after 3 attempts). He explains why formulas work. The steps are very clear. Gives practice problems for the exam. No midterm.

Overall, the class was easy and straight forward, especially if your familiar with calculus already. Concepts are explained in a clear fashion. His writing is a bit sloppy sometimes, but that doesn't diminish his teaching abilities. As long as you practice the math and complete assignments, you'll do well in this course.

Excellent professor!... His notes as well as lectures were amazing to attend... Tests were not very simple however were great for practicing for finals. Really enjoyed attending his lectures and if given chance would take his classes again for another course he teach at University. Overall I would give 6/5 to Brandon Fodden.

The best professor at Carleton, by far. He has a discord for his calculus classes where he literally answers questions super fast all day long. It is so so helpful. He really cares about the success of his students.

guy was super chill and an amazing teacher who cared about all of his students and ensured that they understood everything

Very good prof willing to help and was very active on the discord. Weekly quizzes were easy and assignments were easy as well(if you got stuck, you could ask for help on the discord and he answered pretty quickly). Final was not difficult and could've been harder if the prof wanted to.

This was my first year at Carleton, Professor Fodden was very kind and helpful. Whenever I had a question, I would send a message on the Discord server and he would always respond in probably less than 10 minutes. Super nice guy. By far my best professor for the first term and most likely wont be beaten.

Great professor, I loved how he explained and made math a lot clearer, His tests are straightforward and the course doesn't only depend on them. I had an unfortunate situation in his course where the TA was fired because they weren't marking the quizzes and two of my tests were lost. and I was depending on them to raise my mark.

Didn't do really good in grade 12 calc. But it didn't matter in the end because this Professor re-teaches all of the basic calc pretty fast and it's really easy to study with his online assignments! He will always reply to you if you need help on his discord server even in the middle of night!! If you can take Professor Fodden, take him!

Super caring prof, goes above and beyond to help students understand course material. I once asked a question in the class discord server late at night, expecting a response in the morning. This guy answered less than five minutes later. I kind of felt bad. Not exaggerating at all: 10/10 professor. I'm so happy I have him again next term.

He stays up til 1am answering questions on discord. Quizzes are fair, usually include stuff from the most difficult question done during a lecture

Love how he responds to my questions on discord in full paragraphs. Difficulty of the assignments are fair and help you study for the midterm and final. He doesn't make you reprove theorems from class on the exams so don't worry too much, just use the theorems. My advice: don't skip lectures too much and don't skip a single tutorial.

Super easy class. A lot of it is high school review. You get lots of examples and practice from lectures. Assignments can be done over and over again until you get 100%. Quizzes are every week and super manageable. Proff is always available online through discord. Super friendly and a good instructor! Bonus point opportunities too!

Lots of little assignments and quizzes rather than a big midterm and final. He has bad handwriting but is a pretty good teacher. Good for people who already have a background in calculus.

I love this guy, his lectures are so clear and organized. He goes through questions, definitions and examples thoroughly, he posts all his lecture slides online so you can go back and look at everything if you're lost. I'm not good at learning math auditorily so I am extremely appreciative to have had this prof to help me, and it ended up okay!

Very friendly and clearly intelligent professor. He is very technical in the way he teaches, so I did find myself being confused often in these classes. However, his office hours and Discord server were extremely helpful, I would say even more helpful than the YouTube videos at times. It's clear that he definitely cares for student success.

If you took calculus in high school, this class is 95% review. Despite this, Prof. Fodden's lectures are very clear and accessible. His Discord server was wonderful, he would answer questions through midnight. Gives lots of examples while teaching. Quizzes were no more difficult than the textbook questions, and the assignments were great practice.

Good lectures, he posts the notes afterwards. His handwriting is not the best though, so it's best to come to class. I wouldn't say class is mandatory, but you should go. I would say, however, that the quizzes are more based on his lecture notes rather than the assignments, but they are good practice.

I LOVED having Fodden as my prof for 1007! He was genuinely the best. Explains concepts clearly and you go through many practice problems together, which really helps you understand. He was also accessible through his discord to answer any questions (even up till the few hours before the final)! I strongly recommend taking 1007 w/ him :)

Professor Fodden is an engaging and helpful instructor. His lectures are clear, and the weekly quizzes are a great way to stay on top of the material. I found Unstuck AI really useful for extra practice and exam prep. Overall, a manageable yet rewarding course.

Such a great prof! His notes were really good and he taught calculus rlly well he was also very clear with the criteria on the test and answered questions very well on the final. Also very kind!

Brandon was great for MATH 1052, 1152, and 2152. He is super accessible outside of class on the Discord server and always gives great responses to questions. The midterms and exams are fair as long as you're prepared. These courses weren't easy but Brandon's lectures, tutorials, and assignments help you learn the material well.

My king 👑

great professor. a king

had a very good marking scheme that was clear from the first day i think it was fair and hes super nice

One of the best profs I've had. Gives amazing explanations, has a clear marking scheme and gives good study guides for the tests. Definitely makes me actually want to study for his class

Literally one of the best. AND He makes a discord server so you can ask questions outside of class (so nice of him bc he didnt have to, dude gives detailed answers - literally in paragraphs to make sure you understand). Lectures have lots of examples to help when doing practice problems- def go. Tests r fair, just practice you'll ace it. the GOAT!!

the goat. we need to clone this guy and distribute to other departments for the sake of us. has a discord and answers your questions there, accessible and caring prof, posts summaries