easy going, easy to learn. Always available for help. Meat and potatos tests

Many will think his class is easy. Its not that. Its simply his teachings. He is very clear and always available for help. He makes math very enjoyable.(Who would have thought?)

Very tough class, but Dr. Trace is an extremely knowledgeable and awesome professor!! You will learn alot, but be ready to work you butt off! Analysis is just hard :)

take him, he actually speaks english.

He explains things very clearly and refers to them over and over again, pointing it out each time. He also will review any homework questions you have in complete detail.

This is the guy to take for Cal II. Speaks english very well, goes very slow and makes sure everyone in the class understands before he moves on. Test are just like inclass problems, no surprises. They need more teachers like him in the Math department.

Great teacher! SUPER EASY class! he speaks english!!!!

hard ass class

You will hear, "Are you with me? Do you understand?" ALOT!! But he's a great teacher and you will understand or he won't continue.

Great teacher, really cares about everyone understanding whats going on. His tests are alot like the example problems he works out in class, with no real surprises.

dr. trace is a wonderful teacher! i transferred to his class after originally being in a class w/ a professor who couldn't speak english, and it was the best decision i made this semester. if you do the homework and copy down the example problems off the board, you will have no surprises on the tests. great man...take him if you can!

You will hear "Are you with me?" approximately four times per minute when he lectures. Dr. Trace is extremely dry and monotonous, but a very nice guy nonetheless. He'll go out of his way to help you if you need it.

This is definitley the man you want for Cal II. If you do the homework and go to class, it's a breeze. His tests are extremely straightforward and easy to study for. Are you with me thus far?

Too much to say. I am trying to get Trace to be my math teacher as long as I have to take it. He is very helpful and nice. Material is not hard. He is just a great teacher. Sometimes he gets caught up in math and doesn't know when to stop. Other than that Bruce Trace is a real stand up guy.

Bruce Trace is the man to have. His tests are 7 questions and very easy, if you just study a little bit. The final is only 12 questions, also very easy. All questions come from the easiest hw. Bruce is very helpful and covers the material in an idiotproof manner. He is always checking to see are you with him and will not continue if you are not

Awesome teacher, had a D+ average on tests because I never studied, but if your Final Grade is higher than 4 Tests + Final Average he just uses your Final Grade, I studied Friday before my exam on Saturday, got an A, 4.0 baby. Not bad at all.

"Do you understand folks?" You will hear this at least twice a day along with "Are you with me" but hes a great teacher and really makes sure everyone understands the material. Tests are 7 questions from the sections and the Final is 12 questions. His tests and finals are there to test you, not trick you, everything is straight forward. Great teach

Dr. Trace is an excellent teacher! He is extremely helpful inside the classroom. I never used his office hours but he has them. His tests are 7 questions and are really straightforward. Definitely work ALL of the homework. He is really helpful when it comes to test time. I highly recommend anyone take him for calculus! Get his man if you can!

Great teacher. Easy to understand. His tests are short and sweet if you know what your doing. By far the easiest Cal II class you can take.

Best math professor I think anyone could ask for. If you don't understand something he will go back and answer questions. Seven question tests, no homework, and he sticks his chalk covered hand in his back pocket and keeps a white spot on the back of his pants. I actually had FUN in Calculus! I have already recommended Dr. Trace to everyone I can.

7 question tests, 12 question final, homework optional, but good study material for tests. kinda boring but you Will learn calculus.

very easy

One of the best math teachers I have ever had. Great, clear speaker and after every big process he asks for questions. Great at explaining every step, and board notes are EXTREMELY clear. Tests are somewhat tricky but if you do the homework he assigns (which is minimal, but effective), you should be fine. Loved having him

Hands down the best teacher I have ever had in college or high school. Teaches well, and wants you to understand it and will slow down for anyone that needs it. Try to get him if you can

Good teacher, Make sure you know the homework for his tests, and review the old tests for the final and you should be fine

I love Dr. Trace. :) He is a friendly guy and a very good teacher. His "interesting" phrases (About a theorem, "Let's take this baby out for a stroll!") are entertaining. His Real Analysis tests were pretty tough, but his final (which can count for 100% of your grade) was not too bad.

Great math Professor! Asks if you have questions. Homework not required. Clear speaker. Tests are hard but if you go over your homework you should be fine. If you score higher on your final he takes that grade as your final score.

Final Exam grade was my final grade.

Best calculus professor at UA. 4 tests, one final, no graded homework. I highly recommend you do the homework as tests questions are usually similar or the same.

Good teacher to have. He always takes time to go over homework questions in class. If you do better on the final that will be your final grade. Do the homework!! Test questions are very similar. Tests are fairly short and straight forward. You will hear "are you with me folks?" at least 3 times during each class.

Great professor and easy to learn from. Cal II isn't easy but he made it bearable. His final test replacing average pulled me from a D to an A. Hope to get him again. "Are you with me"

Great Teacher, he takes time to explain things and does so effectively. He gives out homework and although it is not mandatory you will find if you take the time to do it and understand it you will do well on the tests.

He is very helpful. If you don't understand, he will try his best make sure you get on the right track. The only thing I hate is we have 5 problems our test and they are worth 20 points a piece. We go over a lot of material and really doesn't like doing review before the test. But I have learned a quite a bit in his school. Overall he's wonderful.

Trace is awesome! His tests aren't bad at all. Definitely take him if you can.

I had a 68 test avg going into the final. He gave us 2 solid weeks of reviewing for the final. The way he does it is if your final test grade is higher than your test avg, then your final test grade becomes your overall average! I made an A on the final! If you're doing bad, don't drop! You can still ace his class even if your tests are bad!

NOT a good Linear Algebra/Matrix Theory teacher. Maybe this class is "his baby" or something. He kept telling us "I like keeping this course on the abstract level" and that is exactly what it was. I made straight As through Cal series and had NO CLUE what was going on in this class. Finished with an A with no clue what happened in the course...

I hardly ever went to class, but ended up with an A. There was no HW or quizzes - just 3 tests and the final. If the final is higher than your test average, then it becomes your final grade. He doesn't really 'teach', he just writes tons of stuff on the board. I just taught myself using the book and aced the tests (5 q each)/final (8 q's).

Like others have said, he "likes to keep the class on an abstract level" for math majors, I would think that would be helpful. For me it was not. Although I didn't end up doing so well I feel he is pretty straight forward and would take him again if I had to redo the class.

I don't know if it was cause I took this class over the summer or what but we have no review for any of the tests, which are pretty much your whole grade. He'll teach new material for a week thats not on a test and not give us any review. The first test was wicked easy then I made a 57 on the second one. Overall he's tough

To pass this class... Do your homework and understand it! Not too many problems per assignment and don't pay attention to the ones that are word problems or say prove, etc (i.e the last few problems etc) To pass his finalstudy old tests...not same problems but the same type of problem. Going to studyblue or koofers will help tremendously for final.

Dr. Trace might be the best calculus teacher you can get at UA. Having gone through all 3 calculuses, he is by far the best/easiest. His tests do test your knowledge of the material, but there are no tricks. And anyone who said we was unhelpful did not ask for help. Whenever I went to him he was extremely kind and willing to help. Take him

Dr. Trace's grading policy is set up so that your tests ARE your grade, and if the final is better than your overall grade, it becomes your grade. He doesn't use technology for homework or notes. No math stumps him; he knows his stuff. If you do the homework and study, you will succeed. I repeat: DO THE HOMEWORK. I highly recommend him.

SUPER easy. Most/All his test questions come straight from examples in the book or in class.

I had Dr. Trace for calculus 2 and 3. He knows his stuff. He explains everything very clearly (though it is tough material!). The homework isn't checked, but do it anyway. It'll seriously help you.

He was very clear in class and although his class was not mandatory, you should still attend because he will highlight the main points for his tests. As a freshman taking his class it was not intimidating and he wanted his students to do well.

Excellent professor. Passionate about the subject and knows his stuff. Theory-based, but the tests are very practical. If you do the homework (DO IT), you'll be fine.

Not the most interesting teacher but good nonetheless. Explains complex mathematical concepts well. Well-organized. Attendance is not mandatory and homework is never checked (although you pretty much have to do it to pass). Tests are not too hard relative to the material. Would recommend.

Great guy, really lax on the grading (if your final exam is higher than your test average your final is your entire grade), but he is painfully boring. Have to take what he says in class and somewhat relearn it that night. Still take him if you can

Trace is a really organized, straightforward professor who cares about the subject and wants to help his students pass. He starts his lectures on with the theories and proofs behind the concepts. These often aren't necessary for the test but they can help comprehension anyway. Do the homework, attend class, and study hard for the final for an A.

Ideal teacher to take if you like to cram and slack. The final can become your semester average and plenty manage to come in only studying for a week the whole semester at the end and doing fine. Very helpful in class by showing examples and going slow. Try not to slack, but you can always make up for it at the end with the easy final.

He assigns homework every night but it's never checked. His lectures are very theory based and confusing at times, but don't worry because the tests are extremely easy. They come from the first few homework problems of each section. They're 5 problems each. The final is comprehensive, but it's basically like the old tests. Take Trace if you can!

Don't take him if you're not a theoretical learner. Trace is into theory instead of clear cut number examples, resulting in boring lectures and teaching myself from the textbook. I honestly did not find him as great as other people. His ratings are high because of his exams. They're definitely doable for someone who skips class and has past exams.

Dr. Trace was an amazing professor, he simplified calculus 3 in a way that not many could. Big on theory but never really tests on the theory itself; however, knowing the material well for the exam could be beneficial. He assigns homework daily, but its not required so essential its up to you if you want to really learn the material. Great class!

Loved this class. Grade depends completely on tests, so homework is optional. Tests come completely from the notes and homework problems (which he takes questions on in class). If you take notes every day, you will do well. He really loves math and he literally writes exactly what you should write down on the board, word for word. Cute old man

I loved Bruce Trace as a Calc I professor. You can tell that he is passionate about what he is teaching and he is pretty funny. He does a great job teaching. The tests are only 5 problems but it is clear what he is going to put on them, so you can study accordingly. Do the homework and show up to class and you will be able to get an A.

Trace's class was difficult but almost all of his test questions are taken directly from the notes so its definitely worth taking good notes.

Given that Calc 3 is not the easiest subject in the world, I thought this class was incredibly easy. The tests were straight forward and based directly off of the notes and homework. As long as you show up and pay attention, you should be fine.

Class is not mandatory and there is no homework for a grade. His grading is based off of 4 tests and a final. There are a few years worth of his past tests floating around which everyone seems to have. His tests don't change much year to year so those are your best bet for studying. The test are short and easy if you know what you are doing.

Best professor I ever had. Took MA 227 and 301 with him. Lecture has a very intense base in theory, homework and tests are mainly calculation. Homework is hard. Tests are easy. A must-take for Math/CS majors - has a magical way of explaining things that just makes sense to everyone. Wonderful jokes.

Weekly quizzes are super easy concept questions, homework is optional, attendance is not mandatory but definitely recommended (by me), he clearly presents the theory and then does great in-class examples. Tests are easier than his examples and the homework. He's brilliant. Would definitely recommend.

Bruce Trace is an amazing professor. He has quizzes every Monday that are true/false and if you go to class you will most likely get them right. There are two tests that are exactly like the homework (optional), and he gives a lot of partial credit, so I suggest you run through them a few days before the test. Overall, he's amazing.

He mainly just reviews problems/homework in class, so if you can teach yourself from the textbook you pretty much dont even have to go to class. He either lets you take 2 exams 20% each and a final or 40%, or just the final for 80%. One matlab project thats super easy for 10%, and a one question true/false quiz every week. Tests are 4 questions.

He is definitely the easiest math professor I've had. Dr. Trace is very easy to understand, and he explains everything until you understand it. There were true/false quizzes once a week. Homework is suggested but not required and the tests were very simple. There was a Matlab project, but it wasn't difficult either. Easy A.

Second time taking a class from Dr. Trace and I'd recommend him to anyone. Attendance is optional and homework is not graded, but I would encourage you not to skip out on either because they really do help prepare you for tests. Examples in class are hard, but tests are significantly easier so if you understand the homework at all, you'll be fine

Bruce is an absolute genius. Gives tons of partial credit on tests. I'm not the greatest at math, but he is tough, yet fair.

If you pay attention in class and do the optional homework, then you'll learn it all and be fine. He's a great professor- the burden to succeed is on you.

Ok, so you want to start this class by studying immediately 3-4 hours a day, every day. He uses the book only so no MyLabsPlus. He grades 5 test with 5 problems each and does not grade the homework. When I was in the tutoring center, 9/10 students had him if that says something about how hard he is

Trace is the man. Don't take him if you haven't already taken a calc class at UA. Make sure you have good study habits and that you genuinely like math. As a math minor, he's been incredible to learn from.

Trace is good at conveying material and explaining the calculus behind things but he could focus a bit more on examples and less on theory. Overall, he's a solid professor and the tests aren't too hard. It's not really his fault the way UA is making these exams online. But Trace is understanding of this and makes the homework 20% of the final grade

Took for MATH227. He explains things way past what you need for test. 4 6-question midterms. You have very little room for error in this class for an A. Loves math and knows everything super well. You just have to figure out what parts of his lectures are valuable for the tests.

Great professor to have, explains more than necessary for the test. Only problem is that tests are very few questions. Got three wrong on a final and dragged my grade down. Don't overthink on the tests!!!

Dr. Trace is one of the best professors I have had. Makes Calculus easy. Lectures are theory based and in depth but tests are not nearly as hard as homework. tests are short and multiple choice and true/false.

Professor Trace is very intelligent. He definitely knows what he's teaching, but often his lectures are very theoretical/proof-heavy. You need to focus on the homework and less on the notes when studying for tests. I studied my HW thoroughly for tests and finished with an A+. Don't get freaked out by the lecture, and study by knowing the homework.

Tests are 6 questions, online, multiple choice. A 5/6 is an 83%, so be careful. Other than that, Trace is a good teacher and explains things very well but 227 is tough.

Great at teaching the concepts of calculus, it sometimes went over my head in class, but when you do the hw it all connects and makes sense. I did hate the tests, there were 5 multiple choice and 1 T/F for all of them. So you have to know how to do the basic hw probs and know lecture material.

You can take tests and do homework, or have your entire grade be the final. Mr. Trace was a great teacher, but only explains concepts in one way. Do not expect to pass if you do not show up to class.

If I could buy a grandfather, I'd pick Bruce Trace.

Great professor all round; Good lectures(technically optional, but there is a quiz every Monday) and easy tests(simple examples of the topics). Online HW can be done for extra credit, and HW assigned in class is purely optional, but helps.

The best math professor I have ever had. Had him for Cal 3 as well and he was phenomenal, the best at teaching the concepts and basics of each topic for you to get a true understanding of the material.

This class was the easiest thing I've ever taken. The only grade you get is the final at the end of the 5 weeks and it's take home. I never went to class and ended with an A. Would highly advise to take this professor over other options.

This man is fantastic. For MA 145,. He has a grading system where if you make good on the final. There are T/F quizzes weekly that added up to 10% of overall grade. He is accessible outside of class and will do whatever he can to help you make a good grade in the course. Its hard at first to follow along with lectures, but it DOES get better.

Good guy. Easy class if you took Calc 1 in high school. Easy grader.

A very nice man teaching a course that is really out of place in the computer science curriculum. Take home final with 5 questions, easy if you're comfortable with proofs and extra easy if you can write it up in LaTeX.

There was a quiz every Tuesday and I think I failed like half of them and still did fine in the class. The tests/final have simple problems and you can get partial credit so as long as you thoroughly review before them you should be alright. Bruce's teaching wasn't helpful but he was pretty cool, and he rounded everyone after the final.

5 question take home final is the entire course grade. Definitely take notes in class (or get them from someone else), not everything will be found in the textbook. Trace is a great prof, I've had him for 3 math classes and earned As.

Each class began with him going over any questions from the homework then a long lecture after. He lectured right out of the book so it was easy to follow along with the book. He taught with mostly theory instead of procedure! Tests were very short only 3 or 4 questions. MatLab project was super easy and he basically gives you the exact code.

Lectures can be pretty heavy on the theory. Homework isnt graded. One question, T/F quiz every Tuesdaythe lowest 3 (out of 13) are dropped. The exams are just reskins of the homework and textbook example problems; know how to solve those and youll be fine. He gives you all the code youll need for the MATLAB assignment. Fair grader.

Mr. Trace is the man. Only took him for MA302 online(during covid), but can tell he's a really solid dude and the class is not too difficult.

Bruce. Bruce is the man. This class will feel overwhelming until the add/drop date and then it will be better, but still work. One time I did a problem completely wrong and this guy gave me 15/25 points. Also he will email you back on the same night without fail. Probably at 3am, but at least he's accessible. Also the guy really loves math.

Relatively easy class. Graded only on 6 homeworks and 4 exams. Exams are pretty simple, often just like the homework. You will feel unprepared, but then the exam will be fine. He just reads off of a pdf all class, but he goes over everything. He says "Does this make sense folks?" and "Alright" almost every minute, you'll get numb to it.

The class will seem very intimidating for the first 2-3 weeks because he is very theory heavy. He often makes the material sound more difficult than it actually is, but he definitely knows his stuff. Quizzes are 1 question T/F, but you can drop 3. MATLAB project was a breeze, and the tests aren't too difficult if you prepared.

Very smart man and a good teacher. My only knock is that he spends the majority of class time proving the theorems, rather than showing us examples of how to use it. I was terrified of the tests because of this, but they were actually quite easy. Also had him for MATH 302, which was much easier than MATH 247 in my opinion.

Bruce Trace is a great professor. He lectured for about 20 minutes each day and then let us out, and that's all you need to pass this class. MATH 302 is the easiest math class I've taken at UA. The grade comes from two take home exams that are both pretty straightforward, and the second can replace the first.

He is very funny and likes to have fun during lecture. Whole class is lecture-oriented. He walks you through proofs very well. The course is rigorous, and he answers questions well. Overall good experience with him, but do know that the expectation is that you will work a lot of proofs and study hard in your free time.

Dr. Trace was an incredibly inspirational professor. I got chills multiple times listening to him. He is old-fashioned, and LOVES math. He is very theory-heavy, so if theory is not your thing, maybe look elsewhere. He probably said: "aaaare you with me?" at least 1000 times this semester! Take him! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

His tests are easy; all you have to do is just regurgitate the proofs he does in class. He gets very theory-heavy in class, but just copy the proofs down, and you honestly only need to understand the short ones that he'll put on a test. The 3-page theorems he proves are just for his sake. He's nice and helpful, but just be ready for lecturing.

No graded homework and weekly take home"T or F" quizzes, with drops. Also get a drop test, so lots of room for error. Tests consisted of proofs that were directly from the notes. Lectures are dry, but that's discrete. Go to class and you will do well. Also writing credit for free lol

Professor Trace's class is a mixed bag. The lectures can be dry, but his tests are surprisingly manageable if you stay on top of the material. Unstuckstudy was a lifesaver for preparing, along with the free textbook. Overall, not a bad choice if you're willing to put in the work.