Clear concise and to the point. I enjoy his classes.

bit strict on marking, but fair. Very helpful - great clarity of instruction.

A bit of an attitude, but knows his stuff!

Can be a bit moody-exams fair.

Most clear teacher I ever had.

Enjoyed this class. But he can be a hard marker

good teacher, but could use a personality makeover

I don't see why everyone hates him! Really funny, has great jokes. Very hard marker, but you sure learn the stuff.

An excellent instrucor.

Great Teacher. Tries to act like an a** hole but thats just his style. Whipped me in to shape in the mathematical sense. PS. He is built like Arnold Schwarzenegger

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chris broke me of all my bad math habits, I learnd SO MUCH from him, may seem a bit mean but, that should not stop you from takeing his class, if you work hard, you will do well, and it will help a lot in 100, went from being a B to an A math student

If you don't want to work hard then don't take Chris. He has no patience for people not putting in the effort as I can see most of these people were. If you want to work hard he will help you try to understand til he's blue in the face. Great guy!!!!!!

I really like Chris. He makes fun jokes and keeps us on our toes. He is extremely fair and wants his students to do well. I went from being a C math student to an A math student

Chris rocked!! Suck it up, you whiners.Sure his humor wasn't always politically correct but I found him funny and helpful if you went seek assistance before you had a major problem. Doesn't give a *&#% what others think, world needs more like him.

Chris is awesome! He had a great attitude as far as I could tell. I agree, the world needs more like him!

AWESOME prof. Not politically correct, and not for slackers. For the rest, highly recommended! Tough but fair marker. Keeps you engaged in the material, looks intimidating but is very friendly. He also drives a TINY scooter :).

He is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He is extremely clear and guide you through every single step of the process. It's considered a relatively hard class, but he makes it much easier. If you procrastinate you will get lost. Funny guy.... :D

He rocks! He goes through everything in manner that makes the math so easy to undestand. He has no time for slackers but he makes it easy enough!

I had never loved Math before I met Chris. He is not only a mathematician but also a "math magician"-- who always turns complex concepts into the easiest ones. I strongly recommand to go for him!! Even though he is a though, he shows kindness by giving bonus away for free frequently.

Great teacher, Very thorough, makes you think and puts yu on the spot if you are noisy but not critical. Wants you to do well. If the class doesn't he gives bonus tests just to boost your marks.

He is like an sour candy. Nasty and wierd at first, but once you get past that, very enjoyable! Also super helpful one on one. He really cares about his students, but a hard marker.

Funny in a weird way very clear,and very helpful one on one but no sympathy for missing a day.

I don't understand why people don't give him good comments. He is a weired old guy, but a fair marker. As long as u go to class, he upgrades ur marks automatically. I am not saying you don't have to work hard. No pain no gain! I personally love him very much. Work hard or he will fail u.

Attend class and do your homework. All of it, everyday. This is how to do well in calculus. If you have trouble, get help ASAP. But he has no time for slackers. And don't day dream in class, he will catch you and ask you a question.

Doesn't give a rats @$$ about what people think of him. Helpful if you go to his office. Made class entertaining. Grows on you like a fungus.

Nice Guy. Hard marker. Quiz are hard but bouns questions are always available. Pop Quizs are always given on Friday which most people do not attend the class. You need to attend all the class in order to have a good grade

Tough but fair. I liked the class and definately learned alot!

Great teacher, one of the best math teachers I ever had. Teaches course material in a very comprehensive manner, cares for his students. I never needed extra help so I can't comment on that, but judging from his lectures he is very helpful outside of the class as well. And to all who gave him low ratings - I really don't see why. He's great imo.

Great, just perfect. He teaches the way I love it; intuitively. I never had to study for his tests because I never had to go out and memorize theories or notes, you just get the feel of them. Some think he's a tough marker, but I think he marks very fairly. He always says what he's looking for on a test (besides, he always gives bonus questions!).

He always wears BLUE SHIRTS and JEANS. He is a warm guy honestly. His appearance looks so cold but he considered my situation. Get this teacher.

He was very straight forward... can sometimes get going a little too fast but is willing to stop and go back if you have a question. Tests are very easy as long as you do all the homework and understand the basic concepts. Overall a good class!

Very clear instruction on the plus side. The down side is that his tests are not tests per se... rather, they are insidious attempts to ruin students grades with only vague similarity to the homework assigned. Bottom line... If you're after a premium comprehension of math, but don't care about getting a mark to reflect that, he's top shelf.

Always willing to do several examples on the board during class. The transition between review and new material is very smooth.

You can tell Chris knows what he's talking about and he can relate well to the class. He is stern but fun and really cares about students understanding the material. People who have said he is a bad teacher probably just slacked off and didn't do their homework. I suck at math but got an A because I did my homework and attended class regularly.

Good teacher

Chris is a funny guy, kind of strange and wears the same outfit everyday, but he knows his stuff and presents everything VERY clearly. He lets students know the outline of all the tests so if you show up to class you'll know exactly what you'll be quizzed on. He's just the most literal, straightforward person on campus is all.

He's a bit quirky in his ways, same attire every day, but he is very straight forward. His tests are tough, but extremely fair. They are created out of in class board questions. Did not use textbook much, but beneficial to have. Full attendance is recommended to receive a justified grade. Really good. Very thorough.

People complain Chris is hard but I think he's very easy. If you study you will definitely get at least a B+ in his finite math class. He's very through and helpful. Full attendance is highly recommended.

Math was my weakest subject but Chris made the material easy to understand and learn.. even enjoyable! Show up to every class, test Qs from in class notes.

Great teacher. Come to class and you will get an A+. All of his test material is from class. He is a funny guy and makes the class very enjoyable

Chris was an awesome teacher, I'm not very good at math but I worked hard and Chris recognized that and helped me when he could. I still go to him for advice about other math classes even though he is not my teacher anymore. DO THE HOMEWORK, this is college not high school, you have to do the work.

tough. do your homework and attend classes, its the only way to succeed. He will recognize your effort and be more helpful

Anyone who got a crap mark in his class obviously didn't show up at all or didn't put in enough effort. He is hilarious, and the best teacher I have ever had. If you work hard, he'll recognize that and be willing to help you. I spent more time in his office than with any other teacher combined. Despite that, he was always happy to help. GO TO CLASS

I had Chris as a professor over 20 years ago and it seems nothing has changed. He knows his stuff, provides clear and concise examples of difficult questions and assesses students on the samesimilar questions. Lazy students or those that struggle with math will struggle with the course material at no fault of the teacher (it is calculus afterall)

GREAT teacher. Hilarious, straight froward, doesn't take bullsh*t. If you study, ask for help and apply yourself you will do great. Exams reflect notes taken in class exactly. Attendance is key. I wish he taught all my classes!

Chris turned out to be a fantastic teacher. He is not very friendly and kinda grumpy sometimes, but he is there to teach not to be your friend. He also has a good sense of humour. overall, awesome professor.

I took math 108 with chris after having passed the technician calculus course. He marked me wrong on a question i got right and exclaimed that he didn't like how i got the answer and gave me 2/5. He then used the double derivative, which is what i did, in class to show everybody a fast way. be very detailed and correct for him. great teacher,

Chris is always there for his students if they need extra help or feedback. Truly a great instructor!

It helps to participate in class. He explains material clearly, going further if you need help. He E-mails recommended questions from textbook after class, and is not formally assigned. His tests reflect lecture material and textbook, offering bonus questions at the end if time permits. Grade criteria: 50% tests, 50% final. SHOW YOUR WORK!

So many of these reviews in my opinion are unjust. My guess is they did not listen to the lectures/attend class/do the work. I have not taken a math class in over 10 years prior to this course and Chris is always there to answer my questions both in class and online. He is responsive and goes above and beyond for his students if asked. No handouts.