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It's a hard class, but dave is a great teacher. This is college - you have to put in the work to get the good grades. Dave may be tough, but you'll learn a lot. I found his grading system to be fair.

Ohlens class was hard but I did learn a lot. The tests were hard but not too bad if you use the study guide. However, he had absolutely no personality and I don't think he smiled once the whole semester.

loved him. thorough, clear, willing to help. i was sad to find out that he wasn't teaching the next sequences of math(calc A,B). really enjoys teaching. good sense of humor.

Dave is a great teacher, he will spend as much time as needed to explain the subject. He gives lots of homework, but it is what you need so that you will understand the work. He comes off as if he is always grumpy, but he is a nice guy once you get to know him.

This is a very hard class, but Dave explains it very well. You need to do the homework and not miss any of the classes. If you ask, he will tell you what will be on the test and will tell you what homework questions to go over for the test. He is always available for office hours and very helpfull.

A bit Boring

Ohlsen is one hard teacher but he knows his stuff. If you want a challenge take him. I would recomend him for math majors only. I had to drop math 27 and I will take it again next semestor.

Ohlsen is a hard teacher, but explains things thoroughly. His exam reviews help a lot. The exams are very difficult, but he'll tell you what's on it.

Dave Ohlsen is awesome! If you take him, you will be more prepared than anybody in your next class. He is very hard, but makes up for it with great teaching.

I took this class three semesters before i took calculus and was still very prepared. doesn't require that you turn in hwk, so do what you need to. he was a cool and considerate guy that was very clear and very thourough.

Very good teacher, but very hard. Be prepared to work and go to the tutoring center. He honestly isn't great if you go to office hours--he just makes you confused. His expectations are high, but somehow he makes you want to do it. I would definitely take him again.

Dave is an awesome guy, if you have the skills to pay the bills, an A is possible, but if you plan on slacking off I don't recommend him at all. His tests are very very hard, and he is pretty stingy on the homework points aswell-if you're lazy you pay the price-Dave has a very good way of filtering out the weaker students-beware but I reccomend hi

Ohlsen is the best math teacher that I have ever had. He explains everything very well and writes everything that he says on the board for the visual and audio learners. He is the hardest teacher that I have ever had, but I learned the material very well, and he helped me whenever I asked. Beware: His tests are VERY hard. He tricks the problems

Dave is a straight forward teacher great guy. He is solid and quick on his excution of formulas the best students in his class are usually kept with homework so if you want an A or B just do the assignments. In general challenging but cool class.

He's tough. He says he dosen't require to turn in all homeworks, but will selectively collect them. Only two weeks left and he's picked up all but two assignments. He's very clear on what he wants, during class he will stop and explain if you just ask. Available during office hours to help and explain homework problems.

Sure he's tough and his HW is usually long, but it's because of the course material not him. He goes into detail with the key stuff in class & wants you to come to his office to ask lengthy questions. There's a lot to cover so if a class asks too many ?'s threre will be a delay of learned stuff with Hw assignments. I say he's cool N knows his stuff

objectivley good. very hard. 155 is easy, in the summer if you are payiing attention. 27 hard period, ohlsen is good at making sure you understand the material. does not trick students, gives exam breakdown with exactly what is going to be on the test, some questions are directly lifted from the hw. still i would take bach if i could do again.

The teacher is good, but its too extrict.

He is a good teacher overall...very clear. You don't turn in any hw. Grade is based only on tests, but you get to drop one. The tests are really hard. There are only four A's and mostly D's. If you are disciplined I would recommend him.

i think mr. ohlsen although tough is a good teacher and just wants his students to succeed. If you take the time to learn information he will take the time to help you understand.

I found Ohlsen be a difficult instructor; he challenges students, which is what I enjoyed about him. He was very thorough in lecture and crystal clear throughout the course of the semester on his grading policy and what he expects from his students. He worked extra hard by organizing his lectures so that they were easy to follow. I would recommend!

Solid teacher, but he moves really fast. Show up on time and don't miss any class or you will fail. Always willing to help if you go see him in his office though, so no excuses.

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Okay, great teacher, hard class. Mr. Ohlsen will help you no matter what, he's very patient, even if it seems like he isn't. He's definitely intimidating at first, but he's a good guy. He goes pretty fast, and covers a lot of material, but is always ready to help those who ask. Take this class (and teacher) only if you have to.

Ohlsen is good but really tough. DO NOT miss classes, you will NOT pass if you do. He seems mean, but id you stick it out he gets friendlier. Exams are really hard, no notes allowed. My best advice, go in and see him often for help, study hm wrk questions and class examples for tests, often puts hm wrk questions on exams. be ready to work hard

He is tough! I did all of the homework, missed minimal classes, took great notes, asked questions, came in for help, and studied for every test and got a D!!! He grades completely unfair I got the right answers on the test but would get C's because he didn't like the way I did my work or didn't show enough of it... Don't take him!!!

Very tough teacher! very anal on his grading and how u do ur work. Likes to explain "y the formula works" and it wastes a lot of time and is pointless. He is very promt...he never missed a class and was never late. Seems kinda mean at first but as the semester goes on he lightens up. HW is LONG and the final was VERY HARD. Recommend?..not relly..

Dave is a great teacher. He is strict about attendance, promptness, and attention during lectures, but he is highly organized and clear. He is always available to help students. A fair grader.

Great teacher. One of the most clearest teachers that I have ever had. Gives a lot of homework though. This was a very easy class but takes a lot of your time. what I did was do some of the problems to get the idea and got very low homework grades but I got A's on all of his tests and over 100% on one and his final and got 100% in the course.

His lectures were pretty clear..but they were also very boring. Sumtimes it was hard to stay awake. He's a nice guy unless he thinks ur not paying attention in class..then he will go off on u. Overall good teacher, with medium difficulty

Dave's pretty strict at the start of the semester, but relaxes a bit as the semester goes on. He is extremely helpful both in class and at his office hours. When lecturing he likes to point out where students tend to make mistakes. His only downsides: his lectures tend to be a little boring, and his tests can be hard for those not good at math.

He spells out the rules VERY CLEARLY on day one. He hands out test topic sheets before each test. PRACTICE THOSE PROBLEMS! They will be on the test. It's a difficult class but not impossible. Review previous assignments throughout the semester or the final will destroy you. I thought he was excellent and look forward to Math 1A with him.

Dave is a really good teacher, you just need to work hard and do your homework and pay attention in class, if you do the tests will be really easy, I always had problems at algebra but thanks to Dave now i can understand better because he is very helpful and clear, he is a really cool teacher, a little strict, but i really recommend you to take mat

You're prolly reading these reviews wondering which teacher will give you an easy A. You're only cheating yourself! After taking Ohlsen's class, I have much respect to his teaching abilities. Yes, he is hard, and yes he gives out a lot of homework, but his lectures are top class and to the point.

Dave is a demanding teacher. You'll learn a lot in his classes. His lectures are pretty dry and boring especially early in the morning. He comes off a little stand offish at first but will warm up. He's very helpful in office hours. His tests are really hard, and there's a ton of homework in the class, but that's to be expected in a math class.

Grades final on a very helpful curve, and counts it for 2 tests, replacing lowest score. Very picky about homework formatting, so make sure you follow his guidelines. Do all the homework on time and always take notes in class, it will help you tremendously. I feel like a stronger math student after taking his class.

Dave is a great guy that knows what he is talking about, his examples are clear and pretty easy to follow however, he is extremely strict when it comes to the large amounts of homework. if u have a missing assignment at the end he'll cut your grade in half on them. hard tests! be prepared. but he does grade finals on a curve which helps

Had Dave for 27, 1A, and 1B. I feel like I could give Sir Isaac Newton a run for his money. He is one of the most demanding teachers I have ever had but I have learned math very well. He loves math and loves students who are interested in math. Study the practice test problems over and over and DO THE HW!

Very demanding teacher, but you learn alot. Show up for class, take good notes. Take the time to do assignments, do practice problems for the test. May seem like strict at first, but thats just who he is. DO NOT pull out cell phone during class!

He gives work, but is very good at his stuff and passes it on very formally and it comes across well. I would take more classes from this instructor.

He's a good teacher, but very difficult. I got my first B at the JC in his class. I think he is pretty clear, and explains things well, but he'll really challenge you and hold you accountable for things you should have learned in algebra/trig... On tests he doesn't give you the easy questions, and will deduct points if your notation isn't perfect.

great professor, very challenging, more like a boss than a teacher, over half my class dropped out, but if you can stick with it you will be well prepared for your next class

Dave is a good teacher, he's genuinely interested in what he teaches and is always willing to thoroughly answer questions both during and after class. He covers a lot of material and assigns more homework than I was willing to do, but tests are fairly easy and straight-forward. I recommend him if you are interested in the subject.

a great teacher if you want to pay attention and be a good student, the people who say otherwise are more than likely bitter as he is a strict guy that keeps you honest. if you dont do the hw, you wont pass the tests plain and simple. the reason hw is worth 10% is because it is not the point of the class, this is college, exams are how you get an A

Very helpful and approachable. Strict, but fair. The class moves fast, but he's always willing to help you to not fall behind. However, if you slack off, he WILL take evil pleasure in marking that you are doing so. It's rather fun to see, actually, provided you're actually doing the work, yourself!

I dont think I worked harder than any other Math class. He gives lots of homework and make sure you understand them. His notes are good so dont miss class! His test are very hard. Over half the class failed so just make sure you that you make an effort to try to learn. I'm not very good in Math but I had a study group that help's. Stay focus!

Do not take this teacher if you have a life. NO NOTES ON TESTS! He is very anal about everything, even down to the paper you use. Very willing to help outside of class but not during. Our class would have questions about the homework and he would do a few them tell us to figure it out ourselves. Be prepared for 5-6 hours of homework a night.

His lectures may be confusing, but he is very helpful during his office hours. When I started going to his office hours my grade went from a D to a B.

Professor Ohlsen was a really good teacher. Math is definitely not an easy subject, but he explains everything very well and he's always willing to help his students. The only thing I didn't like was the way he grades. 60% of your grade is based on test scores and 30% on the final. Just ask lots of questions and study hard and you'll do alright.

I had trouble following the in-class lessons. He was willing to provide me with extra help in his office and extra textbooks to borrow when I was falling behind. He convinced me to stick with it and I passed Trig! He spends lots of time grading the homework so you have good feedback, and he gives you the benefit of the doubt when grading exams.

Strict oh homework/tests, but it's for your own good. He is very clear during lectures and checks homework carefully, in order to help you out. He may seem extremely dry, but he is definitely going to teach you mathematics and how to succeed in the future.

Very excellent teacher!

Ohlsen is organized and to the point. Do the assigned reading;his lectures will "click" if you read beforehand.He does a lot of examples in class that are similar to the homework questions. Also, if you listen, he TELLS you which problems are likely to show on the tests. He completely prepares you for his tests-gives study guides as well.

Difficult. No notes allowed on tests at all, because he wants students to understand the material and not just write it all down and regurgitate it. I don't use notes on tests anyway, so I liked this. Math is supposed to be difficult. If his class was easy I would be disappointed. Don't take him if you want easiness. Take him if you want to learn.

I love Dave, he really loves math. You come away from his class with a full understanding of the material. Be ready to learn! His test are hard if you don't study. Be prepared to spend time making sure you understand every concept. He is willing to further explain anything at office hours.

This class was hard, and the final, in my opinion, was almost impossibly so; no notes were allowed and there were tons of formulas to remember. Ohlsen is helpful and good at explaining the topics, though. Furthermore, though this class is hard, it did give a great base for calculus.

Dave really is a good teacher. He goes over material thoroughly, and is perfectly willing to spend office hours helping his students. However, his tests are outrageous, the final in particular was a freaking joke. Tons of formulas, and we're supposed to remember every one with no notes, and then complete problems way harder than the book? No thanks

Great teacher. Only take him if you are preparing to take Calculus though because it's a hit to your GPA, but worth it in the long run. He's always willing to help, and doesn't crap from unruly students. Leave your phone at the door.

This class is challenging, but he's very helpful and gives you breakdowns for the test. He's always available during his office hour and a couple days before the tests he extends his office hour.

Ohlsen's calculus classes are for hardcore students. To succeed in his class is to be the last man standing. Ohlsen lays out everything needed to succeed. His lectures are rigid but clear, his homework is a slugfest, and he tells his students exactly how to pass his class. Pay attention, work hard, and be rewarded.

When signing up for this class I was nervous because of all the horrible feedback I read on this site. However, I can honestly say he is the BEST math teacher I've ever had. Yes, it is hard work but it's calculus so it's going to be challenging. His lectures are clear& he sets the bar high because he actually wants you to do well! Take his class!

Best instructor Ive had!Ratings reflect high standards. Call me old school, but put the time in, come to class, pay attention, take notes and go to office hours (before the last exam). Very helpful, but has a dry sense of humor. Dont be offended when he teases you for forgetting your trig. We all do. My complaint is that he's not teaching 1C!

Ohlsen was a really good teacher, but he's not easy at ALL. He's good at teaching and likes what he does; however, you can't just do the homework to pass the class. You have to really like math or have a strong desire to learn if you want to do well. Don't let that scare you though. Take him if you want to learn and need a challenge.

Take the class seriously and get some tutor help. Utilize office hours and you should have no problem getting a B.

One of the best teachers in the math department. Be prepared to work your butt off. If you do, you can learn more than you ever thought. Lenient grader, and he wants his grading to be as fair as possible, even to the extent of taking the time out of his own weekend to regrade everyone's test, extremely hard, holds students to the highest standards

Math is tough. If you have the time to invest 20+ hours outside of class into studying just this course, youll manage. He is always available during his office hours, and I recommend popping in with presise questions. Be warned, the final is BRUTAL. He does stand in front of the white board, so if its and issue just speak up.

Dave is traditional. He tells his students exactly what he expects of them, and tells them exactly how to acheive it. He gives an "exam breakdown" before every test that covers the exact types of problems to expect. In order to pass his exams, I studied those guides thoroughly. I'm grateful for the work ethic he helped me develop in his classes!

Ohlsen is the best! Yes, he is hard but the first two exams have lots of extra credit so if you study the exam breakdown problems and do the HW over before test you will do well. I did so well on the second test that I have an A+. You must show up to class more than 90% of the class days, he dropped someone from the class for not showing up enough.

Dave Ohlsen is a hidden gem. I'm certain those that rate him low is because they were too lazy to put in the work required by Prof Ohlsen. If you want to LEARN math, you take Prof Ohlsen. If you want to "get a grade," look elsewhere. And on that note, his grading policy is actually the most "bolstered" I've seen.