Really good teacher.

Brent is amazing; he's very approachable when you have questions, if you have questions. He teaches in a very clear and concise manner. It's also great he has a sense of humor.

By far the best math professor I've had at ASU!! He is absolutely hilarious and i didn't miss a single class. If you don't understand a concept, make sure you go to his office hours. He will spend as much time as you need to help make things clear.

*SUMMER CLASS* Overall, he is a good teacher. If math isnt your best subject, take with another professor. He is very approachable when help is needed. His tests are not that easy. It is all application and 0 multiple choice. He grades kind of harsh. He does NOT use the testing center which turns a 6 week course into 5 weeks. Homework is webwork.

Good teacher. Easy. Always go to class/office hours if you do not understand a concept

Took this Cacl II class during the summer. Extremely fast paced, but manageable. Obviously you are going to need to sacrifice free time in order to do well. Brent is extremely helpful and will explain the same thing multiple times in different ways. Extra credit questions w/ every test. Lots of HW on webwork but he will extend due dates sometimes.

Great teacher. Very clear. Can get an A if committed. Webwork due dates are often extended.

He is the best calculus teacher I have ever had in ASU. He cares about his students, and extend the deadline if he feels that the HW is difficult and long. I can understand everything he say in spite of being an international student. If he teaches MAT267 next semester, I will absolutely take it with him ! (y)

His method of teaching is impressive. The tests are fair, but he is a little strict at grading. Take him if you want learn calculus.

He's Chill.

I started at MAT170 bc I haven't taken a math class for a year and he is an amazing teacher!! If you PAY ATTENTION, do your homework, and study you should get a decent grade. He is strict on talking in class and completing webwork but I can tell it's just because he wants us to be prepared and understand the class. Very sarcastic and funny!!

I really like this teacher. I said it. His problem is that he seems to have no support. The web site he has us use is faulty. If it is even letting you in. The book is not matched well with the web site. The book and the site don't match what he is trying to teach. I would say that given my choice I would just do in class work and skip the rest.

this is a good teacher, he teaches good and he is a really good person

Prof Knutson is one of the best math proffessors I have had at this school. He is very clear on the lectures and breaks everything down where it is easy to understand. He made Calc 2 more clear to me than Calc 1, and because of this I have a greater appreciation for math. It is unfortunate that there aren't more math professors like him.

By far the best professor I've had at ASU. The guy took me from failing during the spring to getting an A- the following semester. Not only does he teach the procedures but also the concepts behind the procedures, which makes it so much easier to understand. 1010.

Knutson's lectures for this class were great! He is very clear and goes over many example problems in class that help with homework and tests. Take advantage of his office hours... Especially to go over problems you got wrong on an exam.

I hated this class. It was too easy and I was often bored in class. He repeats himself all the time. He tries to be tough but I don't think it works. There was a ridiculous amount of homework but it was so easy. I probably could've finished this class in a week if it was just me. If you want an extremely easy and boring A, this is the class for you

Brent does not mess around during lectures. He's there to teach and he does a great job of it. He writes out specific notes on the board and goes through examples with the class. He is thorough with explanation of problems and helpful when asked to explain a step. Only downside is the online homework can be long. Used book for hw like 3 times total

Never had taken calc before. He took something that was scary and completely explained it very clear!! He really cares about helping. He will tell you tips on how to study and what to study and how to take notes on his lecture. Pay attention and do the study tips he says! I got a 93 and im not that good at math!

Really good teacher! Very helpful and answers questions very thoroughly. Very attractive too! :)

He's a good professor, he teaches well. But it is by far the most rigorous math class ive taken and it's freaking annoying how much homework there is. 3 assignments a week, each one worth 150 points. You will be expected to over an hour and a half doing homework every day. It's awful.

He's rad

Was not excited to take this class as math is not my strongest subject, Professor Knutson wants his students to succeed and he really grew on me throughout the year. Don't expect to do good without working hard, If you do the homework, go to the tutoring center, and ask questions, you WILL get a good grade. Your grade really just depends on you.

Do the webwork. It saved my grade. Study Random clicker quizzes; go to class.

He goes more into the definitions of the words like: variable, function, function definition, rule, etc. He tries to teach you what it means instead of just how to do it. I think he is an amazing teacher because he teaches you unlike some teachers teach you to pass.

At first he seems pretty boring and not into it, but you get used to his style after a while. What he writes on the board is crystal clear, and if you study it, you will get A's on the tests. There are clicker quizzes everyday, but as long as you don't miss a bunch of them, its a free A for part of your grade. Would no doubt take again.

Overall Knutson is one of the best professors I have had. At first his class seems like it will be a drag but after a week or so its clear that he knows the subject very well, and can teach it very well. He's always willing to give extra help, and his dry sense of humor makes going to the class worth it. If you work hard you will succeed with him

Brent is a great. He explains concepts & how they work. He spends a chunk of time on each problem in class & explains each step in detail. I liked that he didn't rush through problems because I'm a slow notetaker. I know someone who had a different prof for 170 & they had the same homework- I think hw & tests are standardized for all math classes

peace of cake

This guys is a fairly hard grade, but if you go to class and take notes class will not be too difficult. He does curve if the class does not do well and he is in general quite nice (he only looks intimidating talk to him a bit and you'll see he is quite nice)

I found Brent to be a very good instructor for Linear Algebra. He is clear and concise in his lectures, and he makes it clear what to expect on quizzes and tests. Read the book, do the Webwork, pay attention in class, and you'll be fine. I certainly didn't think he was nearly as bad as the other ratings make him seem, but this was my experience.

I'm a big fan of this site, so I don't like seeing it's credibility suffer because it's misused. I noticed Knutson had complaints mostly from his MAT266 class. I scoped out some stuff. Knutson hasn't taught that class since spring 2015. Knutson's a solid prof. & helpful. Don't let one obsessed reviewer with a weird vendetta convince you otherwise.

he's fine.

He is a great teacher. Very clear about what he expects for homework, quizzes,a and tests. Attendance is crucial, but his lectures are very helpful so it was always worth it to be in class. Every class is a lecture, but for anything he teacher he models example problems. He and other students are very accessible to collaborate with.

Tough course, but Knutson is great at explaining the mathematical concepts as well as the theory behind it. Assigns homework regularly but usually it isn't too heavy. Focuses a lot on correct notation. Lectures are usually very interesting if you can understand the concepts but sometimes he is very heavy on examples. Overall, great professor.

Had him for business math 211, his lectures were great, straight to the point, example heavy, and organized. All of our hw was assigned on webassign, with clear due dates and fair grading. He was always respectful, enthusiastic, and open to answering questions after class. Do the hw, go to class every day, skim the textbook, and it's an easy A.

Knutson seems gruff at first but underneath, he cares a ton, both about students and math. 267: tough class but if you actually pay attention during lecture, he walks through every concept very clearly and thoroughly. Don't expect to skip class or skate by but if you're mature enough to handle a real college math class I can't recommend him enough.

He's dry, almost boring if you're not into math. But he knows his stuff. Definitely no cheerleader but wants everyone to get the material and do well. He goes through a lot of examples in class. Sometimes he was works through them too slow, other times he speeds through them, but he'll stop and explain things every time you ask in multiple ways.

If you like math, you'll really like Brent. He's very smart. He sets up an extra test review meeting (optional) the day before the exam--the only prof I've ever had who's done this. You can do all the "normal" things to get a good grade ( HW, go to office hours,etc), but I highly suggest taking Prof. Knutson if you actually like math.

Brent's lectures were very clear and informative, and provided students with a valuable set of notes. He goes in depth and explains the theory, not just what you need to know for the test. Almost every day there was a quiz on what we had learned in the last lecture. If you love math and want to go above and beyond, take this class!

Brent is an absolutely amazing professor. He made this extremely difficult class possible for me. He really wants everyone to get the material and succeed. Gave multiple opportunities for extra credit and tests and quizzes were very fair. Would definitely recommend him!!!

He had a good sense of humor which made it more bearable. He was my best calculus teacher by far. It seemed like he genuinely cared about his students.

Tough class but he def. responded fast. Sometimes thought all he did was sit at his desk answering questions on class website where we were told to post questions. But he was slow to answer personal emails sometimes. also always know you'll have to teach yourself more with all online classes- that's the appeal. Don't take it if you can't handle it.

Prof. Knutson is great at explaining in a very detailed manner. If you like to move fast, not the class for you, but the class was paced nicely and have enough review/ reminder knowledge to help with new concepts. Lots of attempts on online hw, and test material is well defined.

Professor Knutson is very knowledgeable on the subject. Attendance is not required but you wont pass if you dont go. He makes his homework way harder than the exams. Explains topics thoroughly and efficently. One of my favorite professors at ASU. He really shows that he cares about his students passing. You do not need the textbook.

His lectures are amazing, he gave examples and did all the steps for the students to understand and follow. Sometimes there is pop quiz for attendance, but sometime those quizzes became extra credits. His test are pretty much the homework, so just study the homework, notes, and review package.

I think that Brent was very straightforward about the material he taught. There was nothing sneaky that he didn't go over and his grading was fair. He definitely grew on me as the course went on. He was also funny and I think his examples helped. He had good review sessions and office hours. Honestly, if you didn't pass this class, it's due to you.

He seems strict at first, but he is pretty chill. Attend every lecture; his notes are not available online and he does pop quizzes and attendance quizzes. Be on time. Exam questions are exactly like homework questions. Do the homework. The class is tough, and Brent uses a lot of words in his lectures. Go to his review sessions, they help a lot

He was good at explaining the material. Like many math teachers he would get stuck on definitions and technical stuff sometimes. Calculus II is a hard subject for many, so be sure you are doing the homework and understanding the concepts and how to do the problems. He seemed pretty strict in the beginning, but he is a pretty nice guy.

Very organized in his lectures which make them easy to follow and understand. He does lots of in class examples so it makes it easy to understand the material. Make sure you go to class, attendance is mandatory and he'll occasionally check to see who's there.

He is very nice. Be on time, there are some pop quizzes for attendance. The tests are pretty easy. Textbook is not required but needed for test preview. Do the homework, it helps a lot because it will be in the test.

Definitely the best instructor I've had. The course is extremely difficult but he does everything he can to help you pass, including extending deadlines and answering questions on weekends and at all hours of the night.

This classes was the hardest I've taken in 3 years of college - particularly because of the 8 week online format. I should have ONLY taken this class. Tons of homework. I spent upwards of 40 hours per week on material. I will say Brent is awesome though. He cares and is very responsive. He also extended deadlines on a few occasions to help out.

This professor really likes his proofs and definitions. You must understand the material thoroughly, memorizing how to do specific problems will not get you through his tests. His teaching is very thorough and he's available for help. He won't be for everyone, very dry and its all just whiteboard note taking.

No lectures he just walks around helping students and is very clear when describing things. Gives great help in class and over email. Very laid back easy professor and class.

Definitely knows his stuff. If you go to class hes pretty good at explaining thourougly and his test questions are basically the exact same as the ones he works through in class. Hes not so much a people person, but hes actually a really good teacher and curves tests.

Mr. Knutson explained everything in depth and I felt important in his class. He knows his stuff, and will work with you if you show effort.

I loved this class to my surprise. He always tries to make sure his students know the content as much as he can, and provides lots of ways for his students to learn the content. The lectures were slightly shorter than usual because it is two credits but they still felt like the flew by. He also made me really interested in the content.

Honestly, great professor and knows how to explain the material. I took his MAT 243 class, and its just overwhelming because its not something you should expect to learn easily. I underestimated the class and fell a little behind which is why I had to withdraw from it. MAT 243 is a hard class no matter who your professor is.

Here's the deal, this class covers alot of content in a very short period of time. If you have a hard time with math, expect 20+ hrs a week of work if you want a good grade. MML will become your friend. Piazza was a great way to address concerns. Brent served as a good facilitator. Just know that you have to teach yourself in an online classroom

I hate math but this was a great class. Take a cumulative knowledge check test at the beginning of the course and all of the subjects that you pass on the test you automatically get 100% for the corresponding homework assignments so you only focus on learning what you missed. Large class curve and always around to answer questions.

He often looks annoyed, but hes actually not and hes really nice one-on-one. Hes extremely smart and can explain things in multiple ways, but youll need to ask him to explain material in a different way if its not making sense. I recommend him if you want a smart teacher that will help you, but only if you ask for it. Plus hes funny.

Brent doesn't come off as much of a people person and can be intimidating at first, but he's actually a really nice guy and has a great dry sense of humor. Definitely go to class because you'll fall behind otherwise and he does attendance quizzes that count. WebWork is pretty nasty but test problems are easier than the homework.

Brent was a really chill person. He expects you to have a good foundation of your previous coursework, especially if his class builds on it. He does give a lot of webwork, but increases its weightage as well. His lectures are pretty good because he makes everything intuitive. He also pulls out an occasional joke!

Super in detail lectures, writes everything you need to know on the white board. Be preapred to pay attention in detail in class. Gives a bunch of extra credit at the end of the year and has "quizzes" every day. Super understanding guy and will explain in detail if you go to him for help. Cares about your success in life as well as in the class.

Best professor ever. Do exactly as you are told and you pass. Guaranteed.