4.1

Carol Demas

Mathematics - University of Florida

4.1
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
79%
Would Retake
113
Reviews
4.1
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

79%

Would Retake

113

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

70

4

14

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13

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6

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10

What Students Say

If Carol Demas was an ice cream flavor she would be vanilla

MAC2313 - 3.0 rating

Professor Demas was very helpful and always willing to answer questions

MAC2312 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

20%

Textbook Required

0%

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A+ (18)
B+ (7)
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Based on 102 reported grades
A: 60
A+: 18
B+: 7
A-: 7
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Lots of homework (37)
EXTRA CREDIT (28)
Amazing lectures (28)
Clear grading criteria (23)
Lecture heavy (21)
Caring (19)
Test heavy (15)
Hilarious (15)
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MHF1420

5.0

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IDS2935

4.8

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MAC2312

4.8

(4)

MAC1147

4.5

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MAP2302

4.3

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MAC2313

3.8

MAP2032

3.6

MAC2312

3.5

MAC2311

3.0

MAC1147

3.0

Reviews (113)
4.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: B
Jan 10, 2018
Would take again

Had Carol as a TA and lecturer, amazing woman. Super nice and fair grading. Be nice to her and she will help you out with whatever you need. Calculus is still hard, but she makes it more bearable, ask her to tell you some jokes.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Jun 9, 2018
Would take again

Carol is the greatest! Her lectures go with the homework, and if you understand the homework; you will do great on her exams. She hates when people skip class though, so never miss class without telling her if you want to stay on her good side. She gives lots of extra credit opportunities and is a very fair grader. She's also subtly hilarious.

Respected
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
MAC2313
Grade: B
Oct 4, 2018
Would take again

Such a good teacher! I was really glad I had her section. Very clear with teaching the material, even the tougher concepts, and she genuinely cared about the students.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
MAC1147
Nov 11, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher, lectures are helpful but you can watch online if you dont like her style.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
5.0
4.0
MAC1147
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

Great professor! Explains everything clearly, and genuinely cares that entire lecture hall understands the material. Very willing to stay and help after class. Attendance isnt mandatory because lectures are available online, but her teaching style is great.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

From my understanding, Demas was the coordinator/grader for this online class, while Dr. Christodouloupoulou did the lecture videos. Regardless, the class isn't difficult, as long as you keep up with the workload. There are discussion boards on Canvas to post questions, and either prof replies very quickly. Both also offer in-person office hours.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
MAC2312
Mar 14, 2019
Would take again

When everyone said Calc 2 was impossible even with an amazing prof such as Chui I decided to take it online so I could go slowly and watch lectures 30x to understand stuff. Demas holds online office hours twice a week and thoroughly explains ANYTHING you ask her, and you can send questions the night before!! 2+ tries on every assignment and quiz

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
MAC2313
Jul 17, 2019
Would take again

As far as calculus courses go, the online secation of calc 3 that she headed was well structured and easy to follow. The only reason I'm giving her 3 stars is that she can be a little rude when responding to questions. Sometimes I found she tack on snide remarks to emails after she answered your question. Not a huge deal but something to note.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Apr 28, 2020
Would take again

She is a great professor, and you can tell she really cares about her students. Her lectures are very easy to follow and understand. She assigns quite a bit of homework, but it's worthwhile. Overall if you attend class and do the HW you'll do fine.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Grade: A
May 12, 2020
Would take again

Professor Demas was extremely essential to my success in calc 3, she was always available and would respond to any question I had at any time. She gave extra credit that bumped many people up by 2-grade letters and the course was very clearly outlined. Be sure to post on the wall with any questions way before the deadline.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Caring
1.0
4.0
MAC2313
Grade: B+
Oct 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Gives one example and moves on without showing steps

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Nov 27, 2020
Would take again

Ms. Demas is an amazing choice for MAC2313. Her zoom lectures this past semester would often go over, but she is willing to give extra time to ensure her student get some extra practice with warm-up questions at the end of each lecture. There are enough extra credit opportunities and review sessions to be able to succeed while putting in the work.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Clear grading criteria
2.0
5.0
MAC2313
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

We would spend half the lecture discussing examples from the previous lectures and we would have to rush through new concepts. I bombed the first exam and my grade never recovered even with StudyEdge and countless office hours. I had to change my major (from math) because of this class, and I had always been good at calculus in high school.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

Carol is your best bet for MAP2302. There's never any surprises as to what will be on a quiz/test and she makes sure you know any type of question that could show up. She definitely knows what she's doing, and if you get her you'll be set. She's also considerate and pretty funny, which made her lectures enjoyable.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Professor Demas was such a sincere professor who really cared about her students. She taught the material in a clear manner and her lectures were entertaining. She assigns a lot of work, but if you do the work, it really shows in your final grade. The exams are very straightforward if you do the assignments.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
MAC2313
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If Carol Demas was an ice cream flavor she would be vanilla. Not your first choice but you wont complain if you get it. Completely adequate in terms of lecture quality but was always willing to answer questions.

Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC2312
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Professor Demas was very helpful and always willing to answer questions. During lecture if anyone had questions or was confused she would never hesitate to take a second and explain. The discussion board was also open for student questions with quick replies on problems. She held NUMEROUS review sessions before exams during her OH. Really caring.

Accessible outside class
Caring
4.0
3.0
MAC2313
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2020
Would take again

Ms. Demas is a great lecturer. Some lecturers this semester had troubles with going over class time in Zoom lectures, and Demas' were by far the most succinct. At the end of every lecture, she worked out two warm-up questions that are very similar to exam questions. Almost a full letter grade of extra credit available, but you have to work for it.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2021
Would take again

Professor Demas was SUCH a great professor for Calc 3. Her lectures are a little fast paced but she always recorded them and posted them so we had access to them later. She was very responsive to questions asked and she was super nice and helpful if you tried in the class. I highly recommend her for calc 3

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
MAC2313
Grade: B+
Jan 31, 2021
Would take again

Demas was a very average professor for Calc 3. Went over on time for a large majority of zoom lectures, even though they were very fast paced. Exams were difficult but manageable if you dedicated tons of time to preparation. Graded through a points system, so it was very difficult to gauge your grade for the first portion of the semester.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Apr 1, 2021
Would take again

For diffyq, Demas is the bomb and has a great class structure. Lectures are clear, easy to follow, and she is just a cool person overall. Highly recommended.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2021
Would take again

I had Demas for calc 3 and diff eq. I really enjoyed having her for both classes. Calc 3 is pretty standardized so it probably doesn't really matter who you have for that class. Diff eq isn't as standardized, her lectures were easy to understand and her homework was easy as long as you had your notes to refer to. Exams were always straightforward.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MAP2032
Nov 27, 2021
Would take again

She gives exactly what she expects from you. you just have to watch the lectures and understand the LQs and the exam will be fine. The study guide is usually very similar to the exam so makes it easy to prepare.

Respected
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

She's an angel. She's funny and knew exactly how to teach the class in a way that kept up interested (which is hard for diff eq). Take her if you can

Respected
4.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2021
Would take again

Had Demas for Calc 2, Calc 3, and Differential Equations. Always extremely clear, professional, and constantly communicating with students. Although she might come off as intimidating, she is very accommodating and always willing to help. Very knowledgeable professor and always tries to make lectures interesting with cool facts. Awesome prof!

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC2312
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2022
Would take again

By far one of the best lecturers I have had at UF. Its one of those where you either love her or hate her because her lectures are quite fast paced and she has a... particular sense of humor. But she cares deeply for students, no textbook, homework format lets you practice/study while getting a good grade. Exams are what you would expect.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Diff Eq isn't a hard class w/Demas as course coordinator. She does a really great job coordinating exams w/hw, so put in the time and you'll be fine. Her lectures are... different. I ended up switching to Ian Manly's zooms bc he's more on-topic and doesn't complain about class engagement. A lot of students love her, it's just a matter of preference

3.0
3.0
MAP2302
Apr 21, 2022

Professor Demas is a good professor. Not bad, not great, just average. She's a nice woman who cares about her students and wants them to succeed. Her lecture style is boring, but the content isn't terribly difficult to grasp. She writes extremely fast during lectures so it is critical to pay attention.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MAP2032
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2022
Would take again

I've had Demas for Calc 3 and Diff Eq. She's a really caring professor and wants all of her students to succeed. She has a monotone voice sometimes but that's because she does 4 lectures in a row for the same class. She makes the exams and lets you know exactly what to expect. If you watch lectures and do the HW you will get an A.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2022
Would take again

Overall, the material was fairly easy but she taught and explained it very well. She really wants her students to succeed and gave many hints on what was on the exams. The homework can get a bit annoying as there is a lot of computation involved. Would definitely recommend.

2.0
3.0
MAC2311
Grade: B
Jul 14, 2022

Professor Demas was really passionate about calculus but had difficulty conveying the basics of calc 1 to her students. We did packets in class and she would often skip and not explain steps when working through problems. She would be probably be good for upper level math and calc but at a lower level she assumed we knew things that we didn't.

5.0
1.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2022
Would take again

Really good at explaining the topics in the pre-recorded lectures. Exam reviews are a must for a good grade.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2022
Would take again

She explains the topics clearly and gives plenty of examples. As long as you attend lectures and do the work, you will do well. She also has a unique dry sense of humor which is fun. The exams are very fair and you have plenty of time to complete them.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2022
Would take again

Professor Demas is great and explains her lectures well, although my professor was Rudyak, I didn't go to his lectures and only watched Demas's lectures. That being said, this was one of the easiest math classes I have taken at UF. There is alot of homework, but it really prepares you well for the exams.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2022
Would take again

Demas is THE BEST calc prof ever. She really knows what she's doing and provides clear lectures with a lecture note guide too. She's super responsive to questions too. Lots of HW but it helps you keep up with everything. Tests are very fair and she explains everything so well. You can tell she really cares for her students.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
4.0
3.0
MAC2312
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

We need more STEM girl bosses in teaching positions at UF because she is the perfect representation of one. She is a harsh professor but she helps her students a lot. She is lenient sometimes and is super understanding during emergencies. She is also so funny and is passionate about the subject she is teaching.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Demas was an amazing professor. She could be easily reached outside of class for any questions and help. The exams were generally fair as long as you had studied the content and gone to the lectures. She sometimes got a little bit snappy about some subject. I definitely recommend her for Diff. eq.!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
MAC2311
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2022

For a calc class she never lectured. At the beginning of every class she would pass out a worksheet and just walk around the room or sit in front of the class and tell people to come up to her for help. Prepare to learn actually everything on your own As long as you do the work yourself, pretty easy to pass.

5.0
3.0
MAP2032
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2022
Would take again

Enjoyable lectures and fair tests.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
4.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2023

Not a good professor, but given the limited choices at UF, most people don't realize how much better this course could be. Very doable class if you know your stuff or have time to study, but Carol is a bit demeaning and rude if you have questions. Most of the ratings are proportional to the grade received by people, not the quality of the class.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2023
Would take again

Awesome professor, she is a very good teacher. Will hold review sessions in class the day before or day of the test. Drops some of the homework, quizzes, and pretests.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2023
Would take again

One time someone told me that they thought that Dr. Demas was "kind of evil" but I adored her this semester. I watched her online lectures for 90% of the semester even though I didn't have her as my professor. I thought that she was hilarious and really doubled down on topics and equations that were really important. Would highly recommend!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Hilarious
3.0
5.0
MAP2032
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2023

Prof. Demas' course has one homework assignment per lecture, which often means multiple assignments weekly. This adds up fast and turns the class into constant catch-up if you ever stumble. Demas is not forgiving with personal situations. The four exams are less difficult than the homework. She's v witty in lecture and is a lot of fun to listen to.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2023
Would take again

I thought Demas was really funny and enjoyed her lectures. The grading is pretty tough and exams are pretty much raw scores or 1 free question. Homework is all on canvas and usually multiple choice. Use homework as practice for exams and you will be fine.

Tough grader
3.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
May 9, 2023
Would take again

Aggressively average professor. Personally not a fan of her lectures; found her really hard to pay attention to. Also homework takes so long that it's demotivating and you end up needing help or answers on all of them. Not helpful to the learning environment at all and felt like I needed to cram before every exam.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
May 10, 2023
Would take again

Loved her class! She's passive-aggressive but makes up for it cause she's a good lecturer and loves to talk about her dogs. HW is not super hard, there's extra credit and easy quizzes. Stick to the LECTURE NOTES to study for exams and use past exams to practice; you should be set to do very well on the exams. Very accessible outside of class.

Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2023
Would take again

Carol Demas is easily one of the best lecturers in the math department. People will come on here and complain that she's "mean" but it's completely untrue, she just doesn't spoonfeed you answers. Her lectures are amazing and always convey the material clearly. If you truly put in effort, this class should be a straightforward.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2023
Would take again

She's amazing, I love her teaching! Lectures are recorded and the homeworks really help you prepare for tests. Final is culminative so beware.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2023
Would take again

You will not get a better math professor at UF! Professor Demas is a wonderful lecturer and she provides so many resources. The lecture notes are great and the past exams prepare you for exams. She is seriously the nicest professor you will meet and I enjoyed her sense of humor.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
1.0
3.0
MAP2032
Grade: B+
Nov 13, 2023

While she is a good lecturer and provides plenty of resources for the students. She tends to be very judgmental when it comes to excused absences and assignments, making it hard for students to be sick or to partake in other activities. She is also therefore unnecessarily strict, preferring to place blame on students that acknowledging her faults.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

Professor Demas was an amazing lecturer for elementary differential equations. She always took care to prove every formula and process that she was using, and the guided notes she used were clear and easy to follow along. Though she takes a strict no-nonsense attitude towards the course, she still finds a place for humor in her lectures as well.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAP2032
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2023

She is the head of the department& yet she is wildly unreasonable she views everything said to her as a lie or making an excuse When the hurricane happened& class was canceled my class didnt get to finish the lesson so everyone thought the quiz was postponed No It wasnt you were expected to still do it even though my home lost power she doesnt help

1.0
5.0
MAC2313
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2023

The TA was great and very helpful but every single time i interacted with the professor she was rude and clipped and clearly does not like people with accommodations

1.0
5.0
MAP2032
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2023

she regularly would hurt my feelings

5.0
3.0
MAP2032
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

The class was well-structured and organized and was very exam-heavy like any other math course. Professor Demas does a great job explaining the lessons and her lectures are helpful. She also usually sets aside two days before the exams for review, and these reviews clear up a lot of questions. You will probably end up with an A or A-

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2024
Would take again

Professor Demas can be straight-to-the-point at times, but is kind and caring. She teaches thoroughly and provides extra practice problems. Some may view her tone as condescending, but her inflections are purposely informative and with good-intention. During review sessions, she may interject people's questions to save time and teach at a good pace

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Caring
2.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2024

A strangely... insecure (?) professor. Makes snark comments about students in recorded lectures. Monotone lectures. Otherwise a reasonable 3 credit course.

5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2024
Would take again

LOVED HER! She's definitely only for certain audiences though... the way she taught was perfect for me and I enjoy her jokes and enthusiasm for what she is teaching (although i guess her voice is technically monotone it works for me). Easy A if you do the practice exams and all homework assignments

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor. No words. 10/10

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor. Attendance is not mandatory, so you can just watch her recorded lectures which are amazing. Exams are not hard, and are similar to the practice exams she provides

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2024
Would take again

I though she was a very good lecturer. She was very easy to follow even though there is a lot of information to learn in diff eq. The workload was not bad just the usual math class homework of about 15 questions. Attendance is not mandatory and all the lectures are posted online or you can join on zoom.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAP2032
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

Demas is great, funny, and witty. Homeworks take a while! Do them (MC with unlimited attempts) and you'll be prepared for exams, which were chill but the final was hard. Attendance is not mandatory and most people (me) watched recorded lectures. Gave 2% of extra credit assignments and the grading scheme is fair.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
May 2, 2024

Rude and accusatory. Always assumes the worst in her students. I am appalled by my personal experiences with her. She is an amazing lecturer though. If you never have to deal with her directly you should be fine. People often take another professor but watch her lectures.

Amazing lectures
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
May 4, 2024
Would take again

Demas was a very good lecturer, and made this class pretty easy to digest if you just attend lecture either in person, on zoom, or at your own time on the recorded lecture. Exams were just like the practice exams, some of the homeworks were time consuming, but you have unlimited attempts. You also get 2% extra credit. Easy 3 credit overall

Test heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
May 7, 2024
Would take again

Great professor. She is very passionate about math. I am glad I took her. Her class structure is easy to follow. She makes witty comments which are very funny. Exams are fair and similar to previous exams. The extra credit at the end is nice. I am glad I took her. Learned a lot with her.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
MAP2032
Grade: B+
May 8, 2024

She would absolutely belittle the class almost non stop if you don't remember some pre calc stuff or calc 2 stuff. Also she loves to glaze some old mathematicians and gives unrelated information on their history. She speeds through everything during lectures. Not tech savvy at all and will struggle with the projector and recorded lectures.

1.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A-
May 8, 2024

Awful professor avoid if possible but most the other professors just play her recorded lectures. Try to find the old Dr. Manly lectures and find an old textbook to teach yourself.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
May 9, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Demas was an interesting, but great, professor. I found the material super interesting. I ended with a 99% and found that it was very doable as long as you do ALL the materials. She was also SUPER generous with the amount of extra credit she gave and that most of the online assignments had multiple attempts

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
3.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
May 14, 2024
Would take again

She was fine for the first 2/3 of the class, and then her lectures fully devolved into just showing examples without explaining anything. Wasn't difficult to pass the class, but she was very obnoxious about remembering precalc stuff and was rude in office hours.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
MAP2302
May 30, 2024

I took this class over the summer online. Didn't have her as my actual professor but we were given her lecture recordings to watch. In the prerecorded ones she just reads out what's on the sheet and doesn't actually explain anything or go into proofs. Good for students who like to memorize instead of actually learning. Also glazes Euler like crazy.

Get ready to read
3.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2024
Would take again

She teaches the class decently well, but all the rest of the professors available are horrendous. The homework is kinda hard and takes time, but prepares you well for the exams. She is very rude and complains constantly during class, but you will still learn from her.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Oct 10, 2024
Would take again

I love her so much she has a dry and witty sense of humor and I watch her recorded videos and i'm literally laughing out loud anddddddd she's a rlly good lecturer. the homework's are spaced fairly and they're never as hard as the lecture problems she does and the tests r also on par with previous years 🫶🫶🫶🫶

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Oct 18, 2024
Would take again

I love this woman so much. Its a shame that she teaches so few classes. The homework she assigns helps you prepare for her exams, which are very fair. She puts many study resources on her canvas, she records her lectures, is very helpful when answering questions and she has a silly sense of humor. If you have the chance to take her, don't miss it!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Great lectures and course format. Four exams, homework and quiz for each lecture, and lots of extra credit/grace on exams. Professor Demas' humor made lectures entertaining and she's excellent at breaking down really complicated math into steps that make sense. Definitely a class you can succeed in if you put in the effort.

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Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

Excellent professor. She teaches the material in an easy-to-understand way as long as you also put in an equal amount of effort in your own time. All the classes are recorded so you technically don't have to attend. She is also not dry and can be funny sometimes. Her lectures do have to rush sometimes but that's not her fault (lots of content)

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: B
Jan 10, 2025
Would take again

I loved this class. She was an awesome lecturer. If you do and understand the homeworks, you'll probably do fine on the exams (the homework problems were harder than the exams). She also gave practice exams. Lectures are recorded. Very fair in terms of due dates and she gave extra credit that she explained how to do at the end of the semester.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
IDS2935
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2025
Would take again

Love this woman, actually had her for my humanities quest course and developed a great relationship with her. Very passionate and had a dry, sarcastic sense of humor which I enjoyed. The class was a great freshman quest course with few assignments, easy exams/final paper, and options for extra credit.

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Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2025
Would take again

I can't be explicit or my rating will be removed, but this lady is a bad***. She is absolutely hilarious and I find her humor to be underappreciated. As an instructor she is very clear and tells you exactly what you need to do to succeed. She is also very knowledgeable of the history of the things she's teaching you. A very well rounded instructor.

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Amazing lectures
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
MAP2302
Grade: A-
Mar 24, 2025

Very rude if you have any questions.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2025
Would take again

She can be a little weird at times (especially when fantasizing over Euler) but over a good lecturer who explains quite well and gives us plenty of practice. Don't get behind or you're cooked

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

Super super good professor. Clear about instructions and office hours and the Canvas course is really easy to navigate. The homework is awful but it makes the exams so much easier. However, it's easy to fall behind if you don't adhere to the due dates that she has. Overall, lectures are pretty interesting and I would recommend her

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 10, 2025
Would take again

Have never been met such a great professor, humorous, smart, caring, kind. She always wants students to actually learn stuff, instead of being a tough teacher. I supper love her lecture, super clear! She's just like a caring mom of all of us honestly.

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Caring
Respected
4.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2025
Would take again

She has a good sense of humor which makes otherwise boring content not so bad. All exams are out of 105% and you get 5% extra credit for doing practice exams. There's a lot of homework, but if you actually do it all and understand it you'll probably get an A.

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Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

Demas is on of the best professors I've had at UF. She's such an understanding woman, if you go to office hours after an exam she will give you some points back and gives extra credit for doing practice exams. Lectures were so engaging and she's hilarious!! If you can TAKE HER SECTION!

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Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2025
Would take again

Definitely the best diff eq professor that UF has, try to get into her section if you can but if not all her lectures are posted on canvas and better than the other professor's lectures. She's also pretty funny which makes the lectures easier to pay attention to.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
MAP2302
Apr 23, 2025

Inconsistent exams. Some are very easy, some are very hard. Free response grading criteria is unclear. Her lectures are very monotone and can be hard to follow. Sometimes does not explain concepts well or goes too fast. Not great, but unfortunately the best option.

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Best prof you can take at UF for DiffEq Clear explanations, Hilarious deadpan humor, gives lots of examples, open to questions/feedback. Lots of homework to do, but if you do it, you'll be prepared for the exams. If not, the exams will be hard. Put in the time, because no other prof will be easier.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
IDS2935
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Demas is passionate about what she teaches and just hopes you leave with an appreciation for art. The class is easy—4 discussion posts, a presentation (no need to present), and a 2000-word final essay, graded fairly leniently. I 100% recommend taking her Quest 1 class.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

Towards the end the class got a but wonky but if you put in the work and do your practice tests you should be fine.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

Demas is the goat. She makes the concepts easy to explain and goes over steps very well, you just have to watch the lectures and I think you'll do well in the class, she even goes over extra examples based on homework problems that people might find difficult. There is a bunch of extra credit, people complaining likely didn't put in the work.

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Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
IDS2935
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Demas is clearly extremely passionate about her Quest 1 class on math in Renaissance art. The homework is not strenuous at all, and above all else the course material is extremely interesting, which makes this class one I'd recommend to anyone looking for Quest credit. Show up and engage in discussion with the class and you'll be better off.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
May 1, 2025

If you are good at math and dont want to show up to a lecture, just take the lecture class instead of the online one. The grade disparity between them is immensely unfair, with a friend who got the same amount of questions wrong in the lecture getting a grade 9 points higher . Prof. Demas is known for being rude to students who ask her questions

3.0
4.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
May 2, 2025
Would take again

I think that she hates when students give excuses, because so often they give fake ones, but that kind of does not give her the way to act like that. I think that her lectures are engaging and funny thought, she has storytime every 2 lectures which is actually really nice. Mean person, cool lecturer, thats all

Tough grader
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
May 2, 2025
Would take again

Demas is a great teacher, except she probably needs a mic. Just do the work, and if you passes Calc 2, there is no reason not to get an A in this class.

3.0
4.0
MAP2032
Grade: A
May 5, 2025

I didn't love Demas's lectures or way of teaching but at the end of the day, since she is the class coordinator and writes the exams, her lectures are the best of all sections. Her exams can be ridiculously mean though (much harder than the practice exams) however no matter who you take it with, the exams are all the same.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
May 7, 2025
Would take again

Pretty decent lecturer, you don't have to go to class since she posts all the lecture videos on Canvas. No mandatory participation requirements. The tests are pretty easy, most of the questions are relatively basic but there 3-4 on each exam that's slightly harder. Should be a walk in the park if you are somewhat decent at math.

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
May 18, 2025
Would take again

Demas is a great professor. diffeq isnt that hard imo, but she explained it clearly for those with not much previous background. Theres extra credit, lots of hw, similar to calc 3 amount (shabazz). Hw isnt too hard tho. I made a careless mistake regarding the final (cant say for legal reasons) but she was very understanding which is why I got an A+

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Lots of homework
Respected
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
May 27, 2025
Would take again

In Williamson section, didn't step foot inside that lecture hall after the first day - watched Demas videos and they got me easily through the semester. I had to make up the final exam (it was probably harder than the original) but my 102% gave me plenty of leeway to keep an A. Prob the easiest grading math class at UF.

5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Jul 15, 2025
Would take again

I had Carol Demas as my instructor for Elementary Differential Equations and loved having her. Her lectures were clear and straightforward, exams were easy if you prepare, and there were many extra credit opportunities. I would definitely recommend taking!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
1.0
IDS2935
Grade: A+
Jul 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Demas is extremely passionate about Italian Renaissance art and this passion shines through in her lectures. She loves when students ask questions and her exams are also easy (you have access to the in-class PowerPoints). Anyone who shows up and puts some effort in should get an A. However this class is much more art heavy than math.

5.0
1.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Jul 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Demas' lectures are great, she delivers content in a concise manner and her lecture notes have everything you need. Each lecture has multiple examples for each topic so you are completely prepared for the exams. I appreciated that Demas taught the content so well that I didn't have to do work outside of her class to learn the material.

5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2025
Would take again

Definitely take Demas!. Her homeworks are harder than the exams, but they're unlimited attempts and prepare you very well for the exam. During lecture she talks about what to expect on exams. Very interesting lectures. Every exam has had extra credit points, and she gives 2% in extra credit assignments. You'll walk away knowing content very well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Oct 5, 2025
Would take again

Demas is easily one of my favs. I do a lot of listening to her video lectures, and not only is she hilarious but it makes the difficult topic of Diff Eq so much easier. She is clearly a very caring person and her class was one of my favorites even when I was taking several harder courses along side MAP 2302. Definetly choose her.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
Nov 24, 2025
Would take again

She clearly explained everything in an easily understandable way. Sometimes goes off on a tangent during lecture, but still manages to finish the content

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
IDS2935
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

Great class to take for your Quest 1. Professor Demas is clearly passionate and knowledgeable about the material, and she makes sure it's not too much work for the students and tries to make it a smaller, discussion-based classroom. Not too art-heavy, and the only real work is a 2000 word paper at the end of the class.

5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Lectures very well, she made the class pretty easy since she taught the material well and was pretty clear with what was going to be on exams. It is a decent amount of work with the lectures and quizzes for them, but if you watch lectures and do assignments you will do well. In one of the lectures I think she said 80% of students get an A or A-.

5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Professor Demas is a great lecturer and clearly cares about the class and course material. The class is well structured. The exams are difficult but if you do the homework and watch the lectures you should do good.

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Lots of homework
Caring
3.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2025

She was fine, but sometimes the material in her lectures didn't reflect the difficulty of homework, quizzes, or exams.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
MHF1420
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

Demas is perfect. She is wise and witty and radiates passion for this topic. The class was just lectures and discussions every day, but I found them personally entertaining and enlightening. Daily worksheets in-class and a final paper. The workload was light and Demas will make sure your grade is high.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Demas is a wonderful professor! She explains the material clearly and makes the math as approachable as it can be. She may come off a bit cold at times, but it's really not hard to get on her good side; just don't skip every exam. I cannot recommend her enough. She's the go-to professor for Elementary Differential Equations and for good reason.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: F
Dec 19, 2025

I got an F on purpose as a social experiment: hey siri can I still graduate.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2025
Would take again

Great lecturer and prepares you well for exams as long as you put in the work. Exams and content get progressively more difficult as the year goes on. Do the extra credit too.

5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2025
Would take again

Stay on top of the homework, I know it's alot. It is great preparation for the exams. Makes sure to do the past exams. It's very doable to get an A in this class, especially with the extra credit. The final exam was probably the most difficult but I did well on the first 3 so I didn't have to learn too much of the new stuff. Great professor.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
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