aw, she wasn't THAT bad. i've had worse.

She isn't easy but she grades very fair and soooo helpful if you ask her... She does have a thick accent but after the first class or two you get to know it. Attend every class and you will be fine.

Just be polite and show up for class and she'll pass you. She grades based on who she likes and who trys hard, so if she likes you, you won't fail.

Not only does this professor know what she's talking about, she knows how to relate it to kids who've never taken a calculus class before. She's a little intimidating at first, but if you're struggling, she's MORE than willing to help you!

Catherine is a very nice lady. She explains concepts really well and is very passionate about the subject matter. She gives PRACTICAL real-life situations in which you would use the material. She has a very charming AUSTRALIAN accent, and I would highly recommend her!

She is very willing to help, but her class is hard. Tests are very unfair. I wouldn't recommmend her.

This class is difficult, but not impossible if you study. She is more than willing to help if you need it. If you study, you'll do well. Be prepared to put a lot of time and effort into this class.

best math teach.

I'm half way through taking this class and I have to say, it is NOT easy. You deff. gotta work at it and go to class, do the h/w and go to recitation. Going to her office hours has proved very helpful, she is great 1 on 1. most ppl get "B"s or below on the tests but her grading scale rocks, (75 is still a B!!)

surprise! you may actually have to study. who would have thought, with this being a college class and all? all in all, GREAT teacher, really tries to help students understand overall concepts, etc. do NOT be afraid to ask questions, she is very helpful.

Calculus as a subject is hard, so you need to cut her some slack. If I hadnt taken Calc in high school, i would probably say that this class was difficult, but I find it EXTREMELY easy this year. Shes a good teacher and does her best to teach the subhect. She also cares about her students and she will do everything she can to help you. I have an A.

I am taking a small class with her that is 3 days a week and she is awesome. I took calc in high school but I never understood any of the concepts until she taught then to me. It is very important that you do the homework and go to class...the time goes pretty fast anyways so it's not like you are suffering the whole time

i took calc in hs but didn't do too well. learning it again in college w/her was so much easier. basically everything she teaches is in the textbook so the best way to study is to do all the hw problems, which is what i did. tests are easy n calculators aren't needed in the first place if u can do basic math. finals easy too plus she's nice~

She is an extremley nice lady and will go out of her way to help you, I had some problems this semester and missed a lot of class but she was very understanding.....

Professor Duane-Lennard comes off as a real ****. She doesn't curve, her tests are hard and she assigns lots of homework. If you pay attention in class (which I rarely did), you'll find that a lot of her examples are very clear. She is great one on one too, if you go to her office hours, she does want you to suceed, you just need to work hard.

She is a very good teacher and knows the material. The only problem with her lecture is that she goes ridiculously fast and its sometimes hard to keep up. Tests are much harder than the quizes and homework, but she is very helpful outside of class.

I had calculus my senior year of high school, but a lot of the concepts I never grasped because of my teacher's lack of clarity. You won't have this problem with this professor. She explains everything very thoroughly, is always available for help, and is extremely sympathetic to circumstances beyond students' control. I think she's great.

I didn't like her or the class all that much,but from what i hear, all the business calc professors have a common characteristic:they are not good.She is helpful at her office hours,but you will spend half the class trying to catch up to what she is doing on the board.She goes through everything too quick.tests arent hard,just way too long for 50mi

Her class was semi difficult b/c she creates problems that make you think. Halfway through the semester you might hate her but you'll realize that she is really nice and teaches at a higher caliber than the other class(which makes the final pretty good). Also, she is really helpful and she makes you feel comfortbale when you come see her for help.

VERY HARD!!! I had no previous calc experience and she only made me hate math more than I already do. Very helpful in office hours, but moves very fast during the class. Test's are nothing like the practice exams she gives you. I would not recommend this class or teacher. I have yet to take the final, but i'm dreading it.

Well her practice tests were not helpful at all.Just do the homeworks a few times before the test and you should be fine. The class average was horrible for each test but she does let you drop your lowest grade.

Professor Lennard is fairly clear in class, but she moves pretty fast and erases quickly. She's very helpful in office hours and can be extremely understanding in the case of personal problems. She does take attendance, so while coming isn't mandatory, she keeps track. The textbook is only used for homework, don't bother bringing it to class.

prof lennard is not the greatest teacher in the world and calc is very tough to begin with. i was struggling towards the beginning of the course but started going to office hours and it helped drastically and i never really struggled after that. she is the type of prof that wants her students to do well

great professor. gives really good examples and step by step instructions on how to do problems. struggled a little in the beginning but found that doing the list of practice problems given at the beginning of the semester helped a lot! lets you drop a lot of grades including lowest exam. overall ended up liking the class a lot!

the hardest class EVER!!! she moves about 1000 mph and there are NO easy days. she is accessible during office hours, and you'll need them. i think i passed only because she always saw me at office hours

Take this professor if possible. Very helpful, wants you to succeed. Hands out practice exams that are very similar to the real ones (a rare practice at UPitt). She is also very funny, inadvertently.

shes ok as long as u try ur hardest (in terms of studying). i did take calc in HS. all these negative comments r ppl who ddnt try. i mean yea shes prob not awesome n the material can be hard, but come on. plus its BIZ calc, not like real calc.

Wants students to succeed and is accessible. Will help you out if you ask for it. At the same time,she covers material extremely fast and teaches you as if you already know all of the material.I didnt take calc in high school so I thought the class was pretty ridiculous. If you go over as many practice problems as possible you should pass though.

Very very nice, and generally wants you to succeed. However, she goes very fast and may confuse herself. Do the practice tests, she puts some of the exact questions on the actual exams. If she likes you, youll probably get a better grade.Very smart, shes worth taking.

Fav teacher thus far @ Pitt. Great lecturer and she is a funny, engaging lady w an amazing accent. Rly wants you to excel esp if you go to her office hrs. I missed some classes but you can teach yourself from the book. 3 Exams+Final and I believe you drop lowest test score. HW due every week which shouldn't be too hard.U can get an A if you study.

Awesome teacher. She was super organized and did everything she could to help students do well. Best math teacher ive ever had!!

She is great, she is one of the most energized people I have met. She goes a little bit fast, so if you have not already had calc you will be a little surprised. But for someone who has already had calculus she is great, and VERY HELPFUL!

she is BY FAR one of the best professors at pitt.. energetic, sweet accent, just an overall great woman. if you have already had calc in high school, this class will be a breeze for you.. she is the best option for business calc so take her if you can!

One of the best teachers/professors i've had in my life. She is EXTREMELY organized. No surprises on any tests. Cares alot about her students and wants them all to do well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Cathy is a very nice and helpful lady, yes her tests are difficult but the final is easier. If you study and go to her office hours you'll be fine. I never had Calc before but she really helped me out. Use her office hours and you'll be fine.

Cathy is awesome. She is the clearest, most organized math teacher I have ever had. Really makes sure students understand the material. DEFINITELY take her for Business Calc. As far as calc goes, its the easiest.

Her tests are hard and you cannot use calculators, but Cathy is extremely clear, and organized, and very accessible if you ever need help. If you work hard, stay on top of your work, and study her old tests, you will do well.

Tests are pretty hard. Grading scale is awesome though, B goes down to 75. Just get Cs on the tests and be happy. Final is not too bad and can replace all test grades. If you get all Cs on tests and B on final your tests turn to Bs. Its not TOO bad overall. Class is more just writing instead of learning. So teach yourself before tests

good prof, very nice an kind. always looking to help her students. be sure to sit near the front, she pratically whispers and is very hard to hear.

Cathy is really hard, but if you go to her office hours she is really helpful! she is a really good teacher but is very hard and test can be tricky.

Compared to other calc classes offered at Pitt, Bus Calc with Cathy is the easiest route. She explains all the topics well and the tests aren't that difficult. DO the sample exams and if you understand everything on them, you'll do fine.

Hardest class I have taken at pitt yet. First test average was a 55%. She talks fast and erases faster. Tests are brutal but similar to practice test,do it and know how to do every problem. Extremely nice lady and had lots of office hours so it is possible to get help, you WILL need it. The final is a breeze compared to her tests.

Extremely hard if you have never had calculus in high school... Ridiculous word problems that don't correlate to anything. She is nice though I guess

Her exams are not easy, but if you do and understand her practice exams you will do fine. She has a lot of office hours, go to them if you need to. She does teach fast, but she will stop and slow down if you raise your hand and ask to clarify. Getting a B is very possible. Genuinely nice and helpful, definitely recommend her.

She has a very helpful grading system in that she dropped 4 of the 11 lowest quiz grades and uses your final exam grade as your total exam grade if you do better than your overall in term exams. An example would be I had a very low f going into the final but ended up with a C in the class because I got a C in the final.

DO NOT BE AFRAID. I took her for BusCalc. I failed my first exam and I ended the class with an A. She may write fast, and she may have hard exams, but it pays off b/c the final is easy. Do well on quizzes, do your homework online, and you will be fine. Also, she is an Aussie and she's very friendly. Makes the class enjoyable :)

This will be a difficult class for you if you did not take calculus in high school. If you haven't, I highly recommend going to see Cathy at every office hour possible. Even those who have taken calculus have a difficult time in her class so expect office hours to be a bit crowded.

Cathy is awesome! Her class is tough but if you are willing she will do everything she can to help you. And her Australian accent is adorable! Definitely need to go to class and recitation. She'll also make your final exam grade your class grade if it's better.

I would not recommend taking her class if you have not had calculus before. She moves very quickly, and she doesn't necessarily teach method as much as theory. This was my toughest class freshman year, and I had calculus in high school. I would highly recommend going to her office hours from the start if you are struggling.

This course requires a lot of time and effort even if you did take Calc in high school. However, she is very willing to help her students and is quick responding to emails. Go to her office hours if you are struggling, it will help a lot! Her tests are challenging but if you are comfortable with the sample exams she gives out you will be fine.

Cathy is the best professor I've had so far. Got a 43% and 44% on the first 2 tests. The third test i got a 70% and ended up with a C in the class. Do the homework and go to recitation. And go to office hours so she knows your face and name.

Cathy was a great professor for Bus Calc. While the class is hard, it's doable. Do the practice problems and study for the weekly quizzes. Also, do the sample exams and go to her review sessions prior to the exams. 3 exams (lowest dropped) and final. If you do better on the final then on the exams, it will count for 75% of the grade.

Cathy is a very nice lady. If you took precalc and not calculus in high school, I would not recommend her. Her tests are very hard. If you choose to take the class, make sure you read the examples in the book and do all the examples and practice tests she gives you. Pretty tough class.

Expect to have online work once a week. Her office hours are very helpful. Quizzes are vastly easier than tests. She does not give a ton of examples, but you will get lots of practice with problems by completing the homework and going to recitation. I have only used the textbook for practice problems and to clarify points in lecture.

Cathy is a good Professor who knows what she is talking about. Her lectures move at a fast pace and she blows through information. To succeed in this class do all of the practice problems that she gives you, and attend her office hours and recitations where there is one (very easy) quiz each week. Do not miss any lectures... ever.

Cathy was tough & moves fast but she is always willing to help & is super hilarious & nice. Her tests & the final are VERY hard. Do practice problems, attend every class, go to office hours (make sure she knows your name), & study hard. Averaged about an 80 on tests & somehow pulled out an A in there. She is hard but I'd recommend her!

Honestly, she's a babe. Got an A in the class. If it wasn't for her Australian accent and he crocs, I would have failed the class. Would recommend, especially if you enjoy things like fish and chips and outback steak house.

Dont take if you have NOT taken calc before. Cathy blows through info fast so its helpful if you have taken calc before. She is super funny and understanding but hard as hell. Her exams are harder than the final, but will take final as your average. If you like math and actually good at it take her class if not STAY AWAY. study hard for 1st exam.

If you don't have prior calculus experience it will be difficult. The class is fast paced and covers everything in Calc One except trig. Her practice homework and book problems are nothing like her test. Three tests, drops your lowest one, and if you final is higher than your test average she will replace your test grade with your final grade.

Cathy is challenging, but it is possible to receive an A. If you do all of the practice problems and really try to understand the material you can get an A. Also, the final isn't too difficult as it is departmental. You are better off taking Cathy for Buscalc than the other professors at Pitt.

So here is the thing: her tests are way harder than her lecture. Her TA professors usually suck. She requires your attention, and wants to teach it her way. But, if you choose to go along with it, she is really willing to help. Going to her office hours helped so much, and talking after class helped a lot. If you put in the work, she will help.

The midterms will be very tough but they prepare you for the final. I only took pre-calc in high school and stilled passed her class. There is a quiz about every other week in recitation, the TAs grade them. Tests are graded by her and she is adamant about you visiting her if you don't do well. You can fail each midterm and still pass the final.

Business calculus was hard, and it did not come off easily. Cathy is a tough grader, the exams are rough, but I feel much more confident after the class. The TAs will always suck for any math class. Visit her, and she will help you. Do the extra work, and you will do well. To get better at math, you have to do math, and she makes you do it.

Despite popular belief, I actually enjoyed Cathy's class. The class exam averages were extremely low, but a lot of the questions came straight from the many optional practice problems, which you should do. I also used the book to study but it is not a necessity. I had a pretty extensive calc background but felt that her class was pretty fair.

Cathy is such a sweet human being, and she really cares about the success of her students. However, she often makes many mistakes in lecture, so it is a guessing game as to whether or not your notes are correct. Her tests are basically homework questions and are not hard. The only bad thing in this class is that you basically teach yourself.

She is so sweet and full of passion. Three mid term exams and a final. They are easy to get good grades. She will curve. She is one of the best prof in Pitt. Take her class!

Not a business major or freshman, so can't speak for everyone, but Cathy was actually a great. She explains things well in lecture and takes time to review at the beginning of each class. It's really important to take notes and complete the practice problems, which take time but are worth it. The final is weighted heavy, but that's all calc at Pitt

Business Calc with Duane-Lennard is very difficult. This was the hardest class I have taken so far in college. My average on her midterms were a 75%. Make sure to sit near the front because she talks quietly. Go to office hours for sure. She's a very caring and sweet lady and wants to see her students succeed. Final is basically grade replacement.

This class is very challenging so be prepared to work for your grade. However, Cathy is very kind and she honestly wants to see her students succeed. Go to office hours as much as possible and attend every recitation and lecture, and it'll be much easier to understand the content.

I got an F on her first exam, but she was very helpful and I ended the semester with a solid A. She does care A LOT about her students, particularly the ones who come for help. Although it is a hard class, it is hard to fail her class because 1) she drops the lowest test grade 2) VERY lenient grading scale. I overall enjoyed the class!

This woman is a gem, she was certainly one of the hardest classes, however I was never a math wiz. She put so much into this class, even when we went online she was so helpful. Her office hours are thee only reason I passed the class. Her exams don't really correlate to the HW, that is why you need to get some one on one time with her.

I failed my first test after not paying attention/taking notes during lectures the first few weeks and got As on the next two. Do her practice problems and go to office hours when needed. Multiple times she stayed past her office hour time to go over problems with me. She also doesn't use Canvas and emails everything which is tough but I love her

- Homework is not turned in but does it otherwise you will get no practice for exams. - Very communicative about the current grades of students. - Slow on emails, but gives class time for questions - SDoesn't worry about grades that much, at the beginning most students failed the first exam but she wasn't upset or worried.

Talks about class averages after every exam. Cares more about growth than grades. Homework is "practice" that is not turned in, but if you do not do it, you will not be ready for the exams. Very kind, caring, understanding, and supportive. All grading is on exams. Very clear about grading scale, and grade based on scrap work not the final answers.

One of my favorite professors. I've never been good at math, but she makes it a lot easier. She gives a ton of practice problems which are just like the test material and will go over them with you as long as you ask. She has extended her office hours multiple times to ensure I am comfortable with the material.

Practice problems and resources are available to students. By practicing on your own and showing up to class for lectures and you will be successful on the quizzes and the tests. Otherwise, this professor is very nice and helpful whenever you are stuck during a test/quiz or with practice homework.

the class itself is super fast paced even for someone who's taken two calc classes prior. three in term tests plus a final, just review everything beforehand, she's a fair grader and goes by your work. As a person, I loved Cathy. she was a super sweet woman id love to see again

A lot of people hated her and said it was the worst class ever and shes the worst, but honestly it's really not that bad. Just learn the optional homeworks (which take a long time but the only way you will do well on the exams) and do the WebWorks. She's also a really nice person and will help you a lot during her office hours.

I would recommend her if you've taken calculus in the past. Three in-term exams where the lowest one gets dropped or replaced if your final score is higher. Doesn't assign a lot of homework, but must do the optional homework to do well in her exams. In-term exams can be tricky, but she prepares you well for the departmental final.

Pretty unstructured class and disorganized lecture style. Not engaging just copied stuff down. Do the practice problems and look at notes from lecture because they are similar to exam. People are dramatic tho, shes not horrible, they just never opened the textbook or took the time. Use recitation if confused.

I took calc before this class so it was easy to follow, I scored high on most tests. Show up and pay attention to the lectures and you will do good. Try and get Xander for your recitation teacher, he is very helpful. The practice problems are most similar to the questions on the tests. She drops the lowest test score.