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Went into great depth in every topic and try to teach us to understand the material rather than just memorize formulas to pass the test. I feel like I am a better math student as a result of taking his class.
Mr. Sourile is a passionate and knowledge instructor who has patience with those that struggle with the material but does not let the more advanced students get bored. A good balance. The course is based on the book along with supplemental information that helps better understand. Really enjoyed his teaching style. Would recommend!
Probably the best teacher i have ever had. 10/10 with rice.
I feel as though he went further than most teachers do when explain things so it was pretty helpful in understanding
Professor Sourile is an amazing teacher. Be prepared for your exams. If you dont do any of the homework then you will be completely lost when taking the exams. Complete all the homework assignments and youll see a good grade on the exams. I recommend professor Sourile.
Mr. Sourile is a very knowledgeable instructor. He gives very upbeat lectures. He made an almost 4 hour class go by very quickly. I highly recommend him.
Good guy. Fair with points and understands the students well.
Professor Sourile is truly a great professor. He is extremely knowledgeable about the subjects he teaches and never wastes time on things that he knows you wont need. Hes very understandable and even if you hate math you wont hate his class. As long as you do your homework and pay attention, youll do really well.
Mr. Sourile is a great math teacher. He really loves the subject and tries to relate each section to how it can be used outside the classroom which makes learning the sections easier in my opinion. He assigns a lot of homework problems, but always goes over any homework questions or issues the next class. He is one of the better teachers I have had
Hes a great teacher. Hes not boring at all. He will teach you the subject in a way thats easy to understand. He posts the notes online, something I found very useful.
He talks fast and is a little everywhere but over all a good teacher
He is a great teacher and funny. He teaches high school so he understands students a lot more. He assigns a lot of homework problems, but it helped me understand material more. I wish I had him as my high school math teacher!
Great Teacher
Professor Sourile is an awesome teacher. He uploads the notes on iCampus which is very helpful. He is very understanding and works well with all of the students. He is funny and class is never boring. He grades fair (great teaching style) and gives partial credit even when the answer is wrong. One of the best teachers I've had while attending JJC
Professor Sourile is an excellent teacher, one of the better ones teaching at JJC. you'd be lucky to have him, he cares a lot but understands independence in studying on your own. Make sure you do the homework yourself, he uses very similar problems on the tests.
I graduated from HS in South America and my math teacher was amazing. I thought it would be hard to find someone as interested in math as him, but Mr Sourile takes his classes to another level! I took a 6week course and I never felt anything being overwhelming besides all the homework, but it prepares you very well for test. Prof Sourile is great!
I had Professor Sourile for a 6-week summer class and honestly it passed by so quickly! He teaches a little fast though. He assumes you still remember what you learned in geometry from high school, so be prepared. Overall, he is a good teacher that knows his stuff and wants his students to do well.
Professor Sourile is legit. His teaching style is clear and easy to follow. I struggled with math for the greater part of my academic career and through his teaching style, the subject clicked for me. I would 100% recommend.
good teacher. take notes and do homework
Very smart and easy going math teacher. He takes the time to be specific in a section if a student(s) have difficulties. HE HAS A PERSONALITY! He's clear in his explanations and comes to class on time with positive energy. Simply come to class, do homework, and study.
very patient professor that does not mind going over things again for better understanding. provides review prior to tests which is very helpful. overall very good teacher would take him again.
This was my second time taking math 131 (I had a different teacher the first time) and Mr. Sourile has been very helpful; his examples are great and he teaches in a way that is clear and understandable. He assesses the class knowledge and makes sure we fully understand the material before proceeding with anything new. He truly is a great teacher.
Mr. Sourile is a great teacher. Before every text he will go over any questions you have. Test are a little more difficult so make sure you ask questions if you have them. Make sure you do the homework because it is am easy A. Sometimes he may move a little fast, but you can ask if you have any questions before moving forward.
Professor Sourile is a exceptional educator. Highly experienced in his field. Breaks down the material into its simplest form. Very understanding when it comes to grading. Accessible via email. Would take again given the opportunity.
He is enthusiastic about math and he encourages questions from students. I found all the work and tests to be reasonable difficulty.
Mr Sourile does an excellent job at maintaining notes, between uploading the templates before class and uploading the finished notes at the end of class. The material is straight forward and he does a great job at working through it all. I would recommend this class to anyone that has average work ethic and above
Presents course material in an easy and understandable way. Uses easy to understand analogies to explain concepts. Tests not difficult if you pay attention in class and do the homework.
Mr. Sourile is an amazing instructor, as is notes and class lectures are spot on. He presents his material in a very understandable way and assures that we are grasping the material. Takes questions and has class reviews before tests which help very much. Hard worker and is inspiring. Very funny and likable guy.
I heard all about Professor Sourile when I went to South and it was nothing but good things. The he definitely lived up to the hype
Nice teacher, helpful and understanding.
good teacher and helps a lot but since it was once a week we had a quiz every week and long lecture so if you do a once a week class just know youre gonna have to study.
Pretty good teacher in my opinion, teaches in away that is easy to understand. Very understanding and helps you.
Mr. Sourile was a great teacher! He gave homework each week but the homework was exactly like the quizzes. He never sets you up for failure. Easy to talk to, has very good lectures and notes. He explains everything from the textbook just goes further in depth into it.
I enjoyed this class and learned a lot. We were able to use note cards on the quizzes which was great. Always seemed very willing to answer questions or help. Would take him again.
He is very clear on what he expects from you. Lecture heavy class and met once a week so it was a chapter a day and then the following week would be the quiz with a lecture following. It was time-consuming but nothing too extreme. Lots of homework. He does give many opportunities for you to get your grade up though. I'd take him again.
Mr. Sourile, is a nice teacher and would try to help his students get a clear understanding of the lessons. He would also tell little stories about his students and experiences with the class. I would take his class again.
MrSourile is an AMAZING math teacher he explains things very clearly & follows his syllabus through the whole semester. All the homework is directly what will be tested on exams. So coming to class & doing homework will guarantee you to pass. He cares a lot about students doing well & will work accordingly with how the class is doing.
This is my second time taking stats and I am glad I gave it a second shot, I love how there is HW we can turn in for a grade and how he makes very detailed notes which later uploads on I-campus, he also explains everything very thoroughly and clearly
He is very good when it comes to talking to the class, as he has a good personality. It was his first time teaching MATH 128 so it was a little bumpy at times when it came to the notes. Although, if you come to class he will correct the mistakes so it is vital that you show up to get those adjustments and to understand the material.
Mr. Sourile is nice and understanding. He is knowledgeable so if you show up to class you will learn what you need to. This is not an easy A class so do yourself a favor and go to class. Take notes
Great math professor
I usually am horrible at math, but he explained it in a way that makes sense, as well as had notes that included plenty of practice problems.
Mr Sourlie is really good at explaining problems in depth. Although Trig is a tough subject especially over summer and if you struggle with math definetly take during a normal semester. A good amount of homework that is graded, tests are tough and no extra credit opportunities. Overall a pretty good teacher, better than most at JJC.
Hes honestly the best math professor Ive ever had. Wish I could have had him for Math 138. He tries his best to not overload you on homework and the lectures are easy to follow. Im not great at math but his way of teaching helped a ton. Highly recommend.
Pretty straight forward guy, he explains things the best way he can and often gives tips on how he remembers certain equations/way to do math problems which is really helpful. He will only make you memorize what he knows/feel you will use in future math classes so you dont feel like your wasting your time on things you shouldnt be.
Mr. Sourile makes class interesting. Whenever he teaches a difficult concept, he always makes it much easier to understand. As long as you do the homework, you should easily pass this class.
Teaches topics thoroughly, showing every step and leaving nothing out. At the start of class he allows you to ask questions about the previous nights homework and he goes over them with you. He also seems like he really cares about the subject.
Professor Sourile is one of my favorites at JJC so far. I liked how after every lecture he saves his notes and posts them on canvas to look back later. He isn't available outside of class as much, but you can ask him questions via remind/email and he responds quick. This class had some material that was difficult, but he had no problem explaining.
Mr. Sourile was a great professor. He taught a 4 week precalc2 class very well given the short time-frame. You can tell he wants to make sure each student has all the tools necessary to understand each section he teaches. He was very easy going however he didnt sacrifice any diligence for casualness.
This is a fantastic teacher. If I could, I would take every class with him. As I already failed statistics once, he made it super easy to understand and learn. If I could give a higher rating I would.
Professor Sourile was a very good teacher, key word TEACHER. He doesn't hesitate to explain things in further detail. Grading is very fair and if you get the process right but messed up, hell give you half credit or a half point off which helps alot. is always speedy getting exams/quizzes back. Id take him again.
Mr. Sourile was a great teacher! Statistics is hard, no doubt and the homework sometimes took me forever but it's easy points that will also help you in the long run to understand the material! He always went over everything to make sure you understood it & even took the time outside of class to answer questions ! You wont regret taking him!
He is a really cool and chill professor who cares for his students. Aside from that, his class requires a lot of work ethic to pass, due to the amount of homework and quizzes that is given. But on exams, he allows students to use a front sided cheat sheet.
Professor Sourile is a teacher that cares about his students and wants us to understand the material well. Gives opportunity to ask questions about homework, review quizzes and exams . Let's you use a cheat sheet as well as summarizes what the test book says in layman's terms making it easier to understand and straight to the point
His way of teaching is very easy to understand & makes sure you understand before moving on. Simple grading & just make sure to do your homework & youll be fine w/ the quizzes & tests. Quiz every week, but easy if you pay attention & do homework. Love this teacher & would take him again! Very caring as well and understands you if you communicate.
Gives great feedback on quizzes so you know what went wrong and what you need to work on more. He makes class fun so the students stay engaged and invested in the lecture, unlike other classes where you struggle to stay awake.
Compared to other Stats teachers, hes the clear choice. Pretty lenient on grading & makes learning math enjoyable. As long as you do the homework every week and pass the quizzes, I cant see why you wouldnt pass his class.
Mr. Sourile did an excellent job of explaining content, using real-world examples, giving plenty of time to ask questions and was always nice and friendly. It was easy to follow along in lecture and examples related to homework. His grading system was very fair and he took the time to explain everything! Awesome teacher- I highly recommend!
Easy to understand lecture during class. He gives partial credit on tests which helps boost your grade compared to multiple choice. If you approach him and ask him for help, he's friendly and gives good tips!
The lecture based math class was a lot of listening. The best part of the class is that he carefully goes over each and every step. It is a lot easier to learn and he also answers any question along the way. His grading for homework is completion but he does look it over to make sure its done. The tests are easy if you look over the notes.
Unfortunately, this class was moved from a classroom setting to an online course due to Covid-19 but the resources need where given and help was always there also when needed. I believe it would been better if the videos given were made by him instead of someone else since his lectures were always clear and helpful.
Very up front in everything. Awesome in terms of tests. (helps everyone review for it before you take it)
Professor Sourile was awesome. He made sure you knew what was expected in the very beginning and helped with anything that he could help with. He was very easy to get in contact with as well. I highly recommend taking his class!
I took a hybrid class over the summer with Mr. Sourile and he was great! His grading criteria was straightforward, he gave out helpful tips and explanations during the in class sessions, quizzes weren't too hard and gave out a manageable amount of homework to prepare you for each chapter test. Would definitely recommend him
Professor Sourile is a genuine guy that wants to see his students succeed and is always open for any questions for any needed clarification. He understands the material isnt easy & allowed students to taken time in learning from their mistakes in class w/o making you feel dumb. Hes a man that respects his profession and his students all the same.
Good teacher that clearly cares about his students. I appreciate how understanding and laidback he is.
Excellent and clear instruction! Mr. Sourile answers all questions and makes sure you understand the material and is willing to give extra help if needed. Homework and the test reviews actually prepare you for assessments. Mr. Sourile is also very personable, friendly, and made the class very enjoyable. Highly recommend!!!
He is a great professor who obviously cares about his students. He knows his stuff. If you have a question, he has the answer. Showed interest in math in and out of school whether that be learning or teaching it so you know he is willing to put in extra effort if you need help. Q.E.D
While Mr. Sourile defiantly is knowledgeable and has a great personality, speaking or interacting with him when expressing concerns is difficult. He seems to lack sympathy or accommodation towards students issues. He is nice , but he defiantly dose not go beyond to help students. I would recommend a adjunct instead if you need wider support.
Ive rarely had a professor that makes me interested and invested in a topic that would otherwise bore me. Professor Sourile does a good job at relating the material to real life with its practical applications. I missed the majority of my pre-calc in high school due to Covid, with Prof. Sourile i learned everything i should have, and more.
Professor Sourile is a great professor in many ways. When I had to drop his class due to medical issues, he was very accommodating and kind. He cares about you as a person in addition to the education aspect. Regarding the education aspect, he was never hesitant to stay after class or email back or forth if you had any questions. 10/10 professor
Hadn't taken in person classes in 2 years because of covid, and failed Calculus right before it started. I went into this class very nervous, but after a unit or two felt completely reengaged with math and school because Prof Sourile teaches it so incredibly well. He is extremely passionate about the subject, and makes sure everyone understands it.
I've never really been good at math, but I earned a solid B in Professor Sourile's class. For some that may not seem like a big deal but it meant a lot to me. He's a really nice person and a great Professor, terms I usually struggle with just clicked. Would definitely recommend this Professor- he's super chill and a great teacher.
Professor Sourile is an interesting, motivational, and understanding person. He always replies to my email as quickly as possible, and create time whenever I requested for his attention to explain some difficult problems with me in math.
Goated I have always sucked at math he made it all easy to understand
Professor Sourile is a wonderful professor. He made the learning easy to understand and made it enjoyable to show up to class everyday. He provides help when needed and takes time during class to allow the students to ask any questions if they need to. His grading is fair and he will do everything he can to make sure his students pass his class.
Professor Sourile is the best math teacher I have ever had, and he explains things in a way everyone can understand. I had to take the class twice, first with a different professor, then with Professor Sourile. And I have done much much better at understanding due to his style of teaching. 10/10 would take again.
Overall amazing teacher. He cares and make sure you comprehend the lecture before a test. Has a great humor never seen him in a bad mood.
Would definitely recommend professor Sourile. He is a great teacher gives clear instructions and there should almost be no way to fail his class unless not showing up.
Great professor, would definitely recommend taking his class. Explains and shows the materials very well.
Professor Sourile is very detailed when explaining the lectures. He puts it in terms that you can easily understand and also, give you different ways to solve. Before each test, he goes over anything that anyone might have a question with. Also in the tests he never puts anything that he did not went over in class. Which makes the tests super fair
More than anything, I just felt blessed that I had Professor Sourile teaching me. He challenged me, but nothing was ever impossible in his class. Unlike past teachers, I wasn't afraid to ask questions on anything that confused me. I hope more students learn from him and feel the same way I do
He's willing to help students understand about basics of math in real world problems explaining what they are used for. Is very understanding on what we struggle with in class to help us prepare much better for the test. Really nice, doesn't talk down to us, got a good understanding on the class and will remember us in the future.
Very great professor! Was super responsive and helpful!
I took this as an online class. However, you have to go in for the exams. I didn't like that because when I take an online class, I don't want to go into campus. I wish I would have known that before. SO beware, might as well as take him in person then. I wish I would have if I had to go in for the exams.
Prof Sourile is easily the best math instructor I have ever had. He is very great at explaining and breaking down equations and problems, has review days before tests, and is very understanding in all regards. He cracks some jokes here and there which makes the class feel lighthearted. His passion for math and helping his students is obvious
Prof. Sourile explains concepts very clearly and grades fairly. No quizzes, but watch out for the test dates. Warning: There's a lot. Other than that, he's a great teacher and really friendly. I used to hate math, but he changed my mind. I wish I could shrink him and keep him in a jar to carry around with me. Take his class, you'll get what I mean.
I was always good at math but this class was so hard. Professor Sourile was not a bad teacher, but I feel like he did not really teach because everything was on an online program called my lab. You had to go in for tests at the end of the month. The grade depends mainly on how well you do on tests rather on homework, tho there is so much homework.
Professor is good but the way the class is setup is not the best. The video lectures only go over a fraction of the material for that chapter, and the concepts are evaluated in their simplest form, then when you go to the homework the concepts are displayed in extremely complex ways which makes things very hard.
Prof Sourile (pronounced "sir L", if you were wondering) is a really great teacher. At the beginning of the semester, I truly hated math, but he changed the way that I think about it. Instead of memorizing a bunch of formulas, he wants you to understand the WHY in math, which helps a TON. If you have the chance, I HIGHLY recommend taking his class!
Very understanding and willing to work with you. Homework was due on the day of the test so plenty of time to complete. Would have him as a teacher for every math class is possible
He goes over material well, and answers all questions. The class was not too hard or stressful. I recommend taking Professor Sourile for any math class.
He's great!! Professor Sourile explains the content in an easily understandable way (trust me I'm horrible at math and somehow got a B), has office hours every day if you don't understand anything, responds to emails quickly, and is a caring and awesome teacher. I looked forward to his class even though I didn't like math. I agree with jar person
Mr sourile is an amazing teacher and person. He always made teaching and class fun by lighting up the mood. He often told stories and made funny jokes. The class felt the same as a high school class.
Ask questions!!! He will email you back within an hour or two, but mostly under 24 hours. Never be afraid to ask questions!!!! It helped me a lot!!! Exams are a big part of your grade!!
I would highly recommend this professor to anyone regardless if they are pursing a math career or just completing gen eds. It's very obvious that he cares about his students and genuinely wants them to succeed and understand the material.
Prof. Sourile is a great profesor! I mean unless your a math profesor, I assume math isn't your favorite subject. Despite the boring content of the class prof. Sourile was always enthusiastic when it came to teaching the class. Any confusion was always addressed step by step to ensure said student fully understood the content.
Prof. Sourile was an amazing professor! Lectures were really informative and he was really good at making sure students went into quizzes or tests with no questions or concerns. He was really in tune with his class and made sure everyone felt involved and up to speed. I highly recommend his courses!
Daniel Sourile is a very caring professor and wants his students to succeed. I took him online, beware you do have to go to testing services for exams, but he was always an email away and would explain things like you were 5 if you needed him to. I hate math but he made things easy to understand.
Weekly hw deadlines help you stay on track throughout the course. The professor is available for questions about hw problems and general course questions during week The syllabus and course structure is well done Video lectures used will touch on calc 1 and 2 concepts before building the calc 3 material on top of it Great Course and Professor
Great Professor! He is very caring and tries to help students understand the material in the easiest way possible ! Every class is a fun adventure, you never know what to expect !
10/10 recommend this class!! Stats is a tough subject to learn but he makes it so easy :)
This class was awesome. The teacher explains everything clearly and everything is very straight forward. He is most definitely caring and wants you to succeed. I highly recommend taking this class with this teacher! As long as you do understand do all the homework, watch the videos given and practice you will have no issue passing this math class.
You can tell he loves what he does. With school not being the most exciting thing for most, he always brings good energy to the class and makes it known that he cares. He also takes no time in getting back to you if you send him an email regarding ANYTHING even if it's redundant.
Overall there was nothing bad about MR. Sourile he was a very fair and very helpful professor. Of course stats itself sucks but with him as a professor it was definitely bearable and he helped out a lot.
Professor Sourile made math seem manageable. Responds quickly to emails. There are no "unintelligent" questions. He answers everything without judgement. He points out common mistakes students make and how to avoid it. You can tell he wants you to succeed. He makes jokes once in a while. I would take another one of his classes.
pretty cool teacher, I had a hybrid class but when he did give small lectures he seemed passionate about his job. Easy to talk to. Just study and do the worK :)
Took precalculus with him back in high school. Great teacher! One of my favorite teachers I've ever had. He loved teaching and loved math and you could tell with how passionate he was at teaching and helping others. Always looked to become a better teacher and taught with lots of passion. Was also just a really nice person.
Professor Sourile is an amazing math teacher! He made the class super fun! He is super helpful when you don't understand something and always has a funny story to share to lighten your day!
Great Professor for all students. Keeps it real
Passionate about the subject he teaches. He cares about your success. Responds to emails quickly. A genuine, nice guy.
Best teacher ever!!!
professor Sourile, really care about his students and making sure everyone gets what going on in his class. Always willing to help if needed and he is really passionate about math and wants everyone to learn and to enjoy it. Would definitely take him if I could!
Prof. Sourile is the best math teacher I've ever had, so far. If you're someone who struggles understanding math, this is 100% your professor. He breaks things down to any level you need & makes the course enjoyable. HW was on MyLab, and tests were based on everything he taught and assigned for homework; nothing crazy difficult or random.
Profesor sourile was an amazing instructor when I had him in the summer. Nobody likes taking summer school, but he made class enjoyable and didnt feel like a hassle going to his class. His teachings are very clear and his explanations on subjects make it very easy to understand. Overall, a respectable teacher who wants you to succeed.
Prof Sourile is one of the best teachers that I have ever had! He is so understanding and answers questions in ways that do not make you feel dumb even if you clearly do not understand what is going on. Take as many classes that you can with him!
Prof Sourile was amazing! This was my first jjc math class and he made it super easy and fun- math is not my strongest subject and I ended the semester with a high B! I would recommend prof sourile to anyone nervous to take a math class or someone who struggles with math!
I was traumatized after taking Calc 2 with a different prof, so I was 100% expecting to hate Calc 3, but I loved this class. He was very engaging, and genuinely cared about helping each student. He also gave us printed out notes packets for each chapter, and he went through them during class (not just reading the notes aloud, actually discussed it)
One of the best professors I ever had. You can tell he enjoys his job which makes the class enjoyable and fun. He answers questions in a very helpful way. He wants his students to succeed. I highly recommend him!!!!
Really kind a teaching style that is easy to follow.
Professor Sourile is an amazing teacher! He's very honest with his students and he makes sure to answer all his students questions. The homework that is given is a good amount nothing too stressful. His lectures are very clear and helpful. I definitely would take a course taught by him again .
This professor loves his students and is incredible at his job. He can make even the toughest of math classes manageable and if you need to get through a hard math class he will make sure to do the most he can to get you through it.
The nicest teacher you will meet, always engages with the class and brings a positive attitude to class. accepts homework extensions often because he understands how hectic life can be. Never feel afraid to ask a question, and his lectures are awesome for understanding calculus 3 concepts. Wish I could put him in a little jar for safe keeping
Unlike many calculus professors, Sourile really cared about the students succeeding. He did everything possible to make sure you understood things and everything he tested you on he made sure it was something you have learned before. No surprises.
He is easily the best math teacher I have had thus far. He can explain and condense the most complex information to where you can easily understand it. The homework is long and can be rough, but it does help considerably when preparing for the exam. Also, do the study guides that he gives out on webAssign, they are a lifesaver!
Good professor
Outstanding. His grading is fair, you still get partial credit even if you don't get the right answer on exams. Lectures are very helpful and fun. Take this class, he will not disappoint!
Outstanding professor, his grading is fair, and offers partial credit. Lectures are very helpful and fun for such a hard class. The study guide he provides for the test is helpful. Very much recommended.
Professor Sourile has definitely been one of the best math teachers I have ever had. It was really refreshing, especially when the Calc II professor I had was pretty awful.
Took complex ideas and broke them down into easy-to-digest parts. Multi-variable calculus was a breeze thanks to the professor's ability to use technology to explain concepts (words can only get you so far). Became Desmos 3D disciple.
Professor Sourile has been one of the best Calculus professors I have had. He took the complex ideas of Calc III and broke them down into simpler terms for the class's understanding. His grading is fair and partial credit is given even if the answer is wrong. Overall, take his class he is awesome.
Lovely professor. He is very nice and extends homeworks on suggestion. I have learned much Multivariable Calculus thanks to him. He drops the worst exam grade for the final if the final is higher than that. Would take again for a math course.
Great professor it was an easy class but it was good.
He was very understanding and works with you on your grades
Listen, if you want to pass calculus 3 and understand it while doing so take this guy. He loves what hes doing and what he teaches and will do everything in his power to help you understand the concepts presented. He translates all the math into the real world, by far one of the best professors ive had at jjc, THE G O A T. W professor and W class.
Still taking the class, but he's organized the online course exceptionally well. Prof. Sourile promptly answers emails, and he is very transparent and clear about pacing the online class. He communicates AT LEAST once a week to the class, and he gives very good previews of the next content. Also a very fair grader. Hoping to continue this pace.
This class is very well run. We use Professor Leonard youtube videos for notes and these videos explain concepts very well. The homeworks and exams correlate to the videos extremely well and the exams and homeworks are very manageable. The professor was very helpful online and everything was very clear. Great class, great professor
Professor Sourile was one of the best professors I have had in a long time. Although this was a hybrid class and a lot of the learning was on your own, he explained everything in detail during class lectures. I am not good at math by any means, but he made this class very doable for people like me who don't like math! 1000/10!
Really good teacher who values attendance. It was a hybrid class, so the only day of the week we met he made sure to answer questions we had or if none of us raised our hand he explained the topics students usually had trouble with. This class is hw heavy, but with the help of technology the hw is not difficult just tedious. Easy class overall
He is a very good professor, has a great personality but the test are the hardest part in my opinion. I took this class hybrid so we met once a week so it was mostly self learning but his homework was easy you just have to put about 2-4 hours per chapter. Very time consuming but he is a great person! I enjoyed this course overall.
Professor Sourile was an encyclopedia of knowledge on anything and everything statistics. He took a class that made my neurosis ring sky high and had it down to a level that was digestible, stress free, and easy to understand anytime and everytime he explained a process. One of the kindest professors I've had and he was the most socially engaging.
This teacher was decent, he really did care about a student and he was very knowledgeable about statistics. The class was very test heavy, which made it kind of hard. There was no extra credit opportunities instead of doing a cumulative final, He had us do a project which was pretty easy. I took this as a hybrid class so we met in class once a week
Professor Sourile is a great professor. He used a lot of his time to answer questions for students,
Great teacher. He is easily accessible after class and was very helpful when it came to answering questions. The class is very test and homework heavy. But, he gives you a lot of time to get work done and ask questions if needed. Discussions are mostly geared by students. Overall, Prof. Sourile is one of the better JJC teachers.
Professor Sourile is very understanding and is always there to help if you have questions. I took this class as hybrid so we only met once a week, but every time class would meet, he would let everyone voice their questions and he makes sure that everyone understands the material. He's great at explaining tough subjects and a good professor to take
This professor is the best. I had him for calculus 3 and I got an A with no problem. He offers extra credit. His tests are fair. He is very through and helps anyone who is having an issue. I would take him again and recommend him. He is very funny.
Professor sourile was absolutely phenomenal. He teaches a hard class and he makes it so fun and so easy to learn. His lectures are amazing and he makes everything easier than it seems. The cengage homework is always harder than the actual coursework. Show up, pay attention, and have a good time. He's there to help and he is so supportive and funny
If calc there is necessary, this is your absolute best choice
One of if not the best professors I've taken. Easy grader and gives a lot of partial credit. He made tough topics easy to understand and he encourages asking questions
I had him for Calc 3, and he is one of the best professors here. He teaches a very hard class, but his lectures are very easy to follow. The homework is a little hard because they go more in depth than what we go through in class, but it is manageable. The tests are always something that we have learned in class. He is also very willing to help.
Amazing
This is a great math teacher it is a little fast pace in the beginning, but it slows down overall he's great teacher
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!! Best professor I have ever had. Very considerate and easy to reach out to. He takes the time to listen to you and helps in every way he can. Taking him as a professor is a must.
I was happy with the class. He is a good professor especially compared to others in this school. He answers quick. I love that you are able to message him on the webassign hmwk. HELPED LOTS. Honestly I am a horrible test taker but with the help and your own effort you can pass his class.
Clearly has a passion for math and teaching. Tries to keep class lively and engaging. Is very encouraging of in class participation and discussion. Genuinely one of the best professors I've ever had.
I had found the content to be difficult but with the assistance given to me by Prof. Sourile it was able to help keep me on track. His use of a booklet was also very nice and helped to keep me engaged with the course. This also helped to keep my notes in check too. He always responds quickly to questions and was very helpful during office hours.
Caring Proff making concepts easy to learn. We had two weeks to complete homework assignments, sometimes covering two chapters in that period but, the length of the work was consistent. Additionally, during test weeks, one project was due, which helped keep my grade up since the projects were not that difficult. I really recommend Proff Sourile.
Decent professor, but he assigns too much homework in a day (like the number of questions can range from 7 to like 18 per assignment) and the videos he assigns are not as helpful to learn the subject matter. I feel like the class would be better if he assigned less HW problems in a day and the tests being online and weighted less than homework
Prof. Sourile makes a tough class manageable. His lectures are clear, and he's always willing to help during office hours. Attendance is mandatory, but it pays off. I found Unstuck AI and the free textbook helpful for study prep.
I understand it is an online class, and overall the difficulty was not too bad, however I think the only reason is because I have prior knowledge for this class. Honestly, this proffesor did not do much all semester he kind of just gives you the material and expects you to learn from a textbook or videos. He overloads you with homework.
This is the professor I would want in any of my math courses. He genuinely cares about his students and understands when things come up. Always giving different perspectives to problems if you can't see the answer. If I had him when I first started here, I would have gotten all As.
After taking a few precalc courses at JJC, I can say that he is the best professor in the math department. I took a hybrid version of the class, but when we did meet in person he dedicated the period to making sure we understood every part of the subject. Compared to other professors who get upset when you ask a question, Sourile is great.
He definitely has a passion for math and teaching and it shows. He was very good at explaining concepts in ways that were easy to understand. Grading is fair and he is overall just very understanding.
Professor Sourile is an amazing teacher, he explains difficult topics clearly and responds to questions in a timely manner outside of class. never gave any quizzes in class, homework was only done in MyMathLab. For a few tests he provided sheet of equations. For the final, he allowed students to bring their own cheat sheet. Definitely recommend!!
He's a good professor, just do your work, don't fall behind and study, he's very fair and offers grade replacements if you do better on your final
Professional, helpful, personable, dedicated. He truly cares for the success of his students and I've found to always be very clear and fair on what is on the test and how he grades it. He more than prepares you for tests and gives out clear notes to follow along with to prepare.
Great professor. Don't have to attend lectures, all notes are posted online after lecture. Tests follow lecture notes very closely
I think he has the best math notes out of any math teacher at JJC that I've had so far. Easy to understand and has an agenda everyday. Very passionate about math. His explanations for your extra questions are always very clear.
Overall a great professor. The class is well organized, especially with the notes he provides for everyone. He breaks every topic down to ensure students understand what is going on. He is one of the best math teachers I've had for calculus. I highly recommend taking your math classes with him!
He allows a notecard for tests and a page of notes for the final. You'll use desmos 3d for one test and the final. Homework is all online and doesn't always match up 100% with material in class. Tests are based on class material. Grades are weighted heavily towards tests.
The tests are nearly exactly like the lectures, focus more on lectures than the online homework.
Great teacher, had him for calculus 3 and he is very good at explaining the topics. He is very fair and tells you what to expect on the tests. Not only is he good at teaching but he's also just an overall great person.
Best professor I've ever had
Really great teacher and a very manageable class. He gives gre
Overall he is a good professor, I had him for a hybrid class and other than the outline we follow being bad due to us needing to be a week ahead on the week of the test. One issue I had with the professor is that he does not know what is on his own homework or tests when asked. Good at lecturing.
He is very good at what he does and wants you to pass. If you participate and ask questions you will be fine. The tests were only 50 minutes which seemed rushed to me but overall recommend his class.
Solid but hybrid course is hard to learn from
He does what he can given the circumstances of teaching a hybrid class
It is a difficult class, but not because of the professor. He is funny, very helpful, and is PASSIONATE about the subject he teaches. That's not something you come across a lot these days from my experience. He lets you know what will be on the exam, and grades very fair. In class assignments were helpful!! (Class was hybird)
A very sharp professor that knows the ins and outs of the subject at hand. Super laid back.
Good professor. He explains concepts on the whiteboard pretty clearly and presents students with useful (but challenging) practice worksheets. Due to the nature of a hybrid couse, he does not have a lot of control with the video lectures, but class time makes up for it mostly.
Pretty good teacher. But if you're not good at online studying, don't take hybrid, as that is what you'll be mostly doing in his hybrid class. In person, he goes over the lectures well. Will be glad to talk to you anything math-related!.All of the tests (except the final) can be passed with showing work.
Great professor, gives you everything you need to get an A, replies quickly and gives good feedback. The class was relatively easy there was just a lot of online homework, just stay on top of your work and you'll have a good chance of getting an A.
He is a great teacher. He is always willing to help his students. Take his class, you will not regret it!
Took his statistics class for my math credit and it went very well. Most of the work is online and on your own time. In class we reviewed and went over questions. I'm terrible at math but I got an 87. He grades fair and there always a chance to make up for missing credit. As long as you do all your work you will pass no problem.
Awesome teacher, very good at explaining and gives out an amazing workbook with all of your notes that you fill out during lectures
Overall pretty good. Gives you a notebook and you just follow along taking notes during class. You must come to class in order to actually do well and get any of the content. One thing is I wish he spent more time going over test after we take them
Very cool guy, always willing to give an extension when you need it, clear grading criteria, HW and exams both straight forward and easy, should be fine with little to no study as long as you do the HW and have good notecards for you to bring on the exams. Fun projects as well, great class, great professor
I would highly HIGHLY recommend either a hybrid or in person class for this professor! He explains things really well and is very patient, let me stay after class so he could explain something one on one and in more detail. and even goes over tests if you ask or see him in his office. Uses real world examples to explain things.
Yall do not take this professor. He gives you a lot of homework. The good thing is that you have until the end of the unit to turn it in but the practice exams that he does are not what you're going to see on your exam. The exams are way harder than the practice and he does not offer any extra credit.
This professor is great. Do the assignments, reviews, and make sure you have a good notecard. This class is really easy if you do the work and pay attention. He will explain any topic you want to and replaces your lowest grade with the final exam grade is it is higher (ensures you have a final better grade). Best math professor.
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