Prof Crombecque is extremely helpful. His lectures are clear and straightforward. If you work in hard you will surly see results. He holds plenty of office hours so there's no excuse for not getting help. The material gets complicated but he makes is understandable for those who are not math happy. I recommend this professor to anyone.

Easy A. Never went to class. Cool guy though, not your typical nerdy math guy. Would highly recommend him.

He's hands down the best math professor I've had at 'SC so far. He makes sure he can help whenever there are questions and makes difficult concepts seem easy. Take his class!

he's awesome. Makes ard concepts easy. teaches well. recomended.

Even though attendance is not mandatory, he's a super hot french professor so I mean why not go to class. He's very easy to understand, presents the material well, and answers questions nicely. He has an insane amount of office hours each week that are usually pretty helpful.

Best math teacher ever! Concise and clear lectures. Fair tests. Tons of office hours.

LOVE HIM! so helpful

Awesome Professor. He is the best teacher for calculus. Attendance to the lectures are optional if you have already taken calculus before. He often has quizzes in discussion though. His tests are very similar to the problems for homework. Be ready for the mid-drift (you'll understand when you take the class).

Professor Crombecque is a very nice man and a decent professor, but there are a few fatal flaws with this math course. He assigns around 25-30 problems of homework a week that are graded very harshly and therefore he loses the fun side math of. I do understand the material well and like the course, but would use a different teacher if done again.

He's the best math professor in usc. Take him.

Like him! He is the best prof in math department and at USC I've ever had. He cares a lot about students and math. I would take him for all my math classes. He has a lot of homework, but they are very helpful for the midterms. He is very nice person. Take him if you really want to understand the class and also to get a good grade!

Prof Crombecque is one of the best professors I've had - his explanations of concepts are excellent, and while he gives a lot of homework, they really prepare you for midterms/final. His classes are actually a lot of fun, he's a really chill guy, and he's an extremely attractive young French guy, but his accent is pretty easy to understand.

Best math teacher I have had at USC. His lectures are funny and informative. He cares about his students. Is SUPER helpful at office hours. Has a lot of office hours. Tests can be challenging but are definitely fair. Overall he is a great teacher.

Great professor. He explains concepts very well and also holds office hours most days of the week. The exams are similar to the homework that is assigned. I felt he prepared us well for the final exam and even held a study session for us to review concepts we found difficult. My favorite professor at USC.

Best Math Professor I've had thus far at USC. Take him, please, if you truly care about learning the proper way and if you also want a teacher who shows his appreciation for math every single lecture.

His HW assignments are really WAY too long. I'm talking 4 hours + sometimes every week. This really screws with your other classes and time management. He just asssigns as many problems as he can every damn week. Really frustrating. He's a good teacher with fair tests though and prepares you well.

HES AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE textbook: need for homework. just get the pdf. quiz every week.

Very clear professor, went over the materials very in depth. I personally really liked him, and thought he was a good, nice teacher. Easy quiz every week, hw due every Friday, and two test + final. Also plenty of space to earn extra credit. Expecting to get an A in the class.

Great teacher but lots of work. If you do the hw and go to class, you should do well on the weekly quizzes and exams. Hw is one (roughly 5 hour-long) assignment per week. Keeps his lectures interesting and can really teach a lot in 50 min. Highly recommend and would definitely take any class with him again. Nice French accent too.

Lots of homework, but it's doable and it prepares you more than the other profs for the final

He is the BEST math professor I've ever taken, so much so that I've had him for two semesters (I had him for MATH 126, too). He has an adorable French accent, but it's not heavy. He explains things very clearly & has SO many office hours, you have no excuse not to go. He truly cares about students & math, & patiently explains problems. TAKE HIM!

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He takes so much time to explain each concept that it's almost annoying. If you pay attention, there's no way you'll do badly on his exam. Only negative: the homework graders are insanely harsh, but weekly quizzes are straight forward, not a hard class.

Can't go wrong with Crombecque. 4+ hr of homework/week, but it prepares you very well for the tests so it's worth it. Not that hard to get a good grade if you want to.

If you haven't noticed, a ton of the math teachers at USC are pretty bad. Crombecque is probably one of the best ones for many reasons: He explains things very thoroughly and is patient with his students. That being said, he assigns crazy amounts of homework and only grades a couple of the problems. Tests are reasonable if you do example problems.

One of the best math professors in the entire department. He clearly enjoys the subject and does a great job at explaining things thoroughly (sometimes even too slowly) so that everyone understands. Go to SI for more help though because it really does help you get an A. If you put in the effort to study and really understand, it is very possible.

homework is arguably the hardest part of the course, but just check your answers with slader before you turn it in and you shouldn't have a problem. he teaches concepts very well and the lectures are a good balance between theory and examples. would highly recommend for calculus 3. his french accent and outfits are the best

Prof. Crombecque is an amazing professor. He gives great lectures and explains difficult concepts really well. He really wants his students to succeed in his class and beyond. If you take him, just expect to spend 3+ hours on homework every week.

I learned a lot in this class, but the curve is brutal. If you are a Viterbi major, take this your last semester here so you don't destroy your GPA. Crombecque was great, but I did not think he would be such a harsh grader. Berkeley's Linear Algebra class was curved more generously.

Great lectures. Able to make up very fitting problems on the spot, which shows his deep understanding. Amazing and clear drawings that help with visualization, which is very important when it's 3D calculus. Uses body language to make students understand better. Accessible outside of class. Open to questions, and very funny at times.

Calc 3 is fairly tough material, but he makes it make sense! I found attending lecture very helpful, though I know people who did fine just reading the textbook and staying home. Tests aren't too hard but they're LONG and you have go quick or you'll run out of time. Weekly homework and quizzes (short, in discussion).

Crombecque is very good at explaining concepts in class, relating them to past concepts. Very accessible - more than twice the normal office hours of other professors. He does assign a lot of homework, but it is all relevant and the same problem types show up on exams. Weekly hw and quiz, 2 midterms and a final.

Fun guy, great sense of style and has his own sassiness that keeps you awake. TONS of homework though, literally twice as much as there needed to be. I bombed the first midterm and still scraped by, but it was really rough.

Great learning experience! Loved David. Best Professor at SC.

Outstanding. Best math teacher Ive ever had. So much homework, if you are like 95% of people thursday nights will suck the semester you are in his class. It is so worth it though. Tests require mastery of the material and pretty decent speed (nothing too crazy though). Hes a little hard to approach one-on-one but dont take it personally.

Crombecque is a very good teacher, however approaching him one on one in office can be intimidating at first, but don't be discouraged. Also, the last chapter is packed into 2 weeks, and is roughly 60% of the final, so don't slack of towards the end or you will spend a lot of time trying to understand key concepts in chapter 13.

Professor Crombecque is an extremely kind professor, and actually cares for his students. He is always available to meet as well. The best part about him though is his ability to teach important concepts. Professor Crombecque goes beyond formulas, and teaches how things come about in Calc 3.

The most important thing is that Prof. Crombecque really cares about math, and wants you to care too. Be ready for 6 hrs of hw a week

Lots of homework, but it pays off if you do it. Professor Crombecque is extremely caring and accessible. His knowledge of the topic and methods of teaching are great. (Plus he'll make class funny). Very hard, but you'll learn. Highly recommend only if it's a required course for your major.

He is definitely the best instructor I had so far in this school, especially for maths and sciences. He teaches the subject very well and makes sure everybody understands it. Gives weekly, heavy homework, but it is not so bad. Overall, do not take anybody else if this guy is giving the class.

Funny guy and teaches well, just a little too fast sometimes. Has flexible office hours, gives us a week to do each homework packet.

I know I failed, but I genuinely had no complaints about his class. The weekly homework assignments WILL take about 6 hours, so don't think you can put them off. My one complaint is that he would often give test reviews and not provide answers until the night before the test, but honestly, if you just DO the homework you should at least PASS.

Very good Linear Algebra class with Prof. Crombecque, there was an insistence on going over proofs which is important for developing mathematical maturity, something not otherwise covered at USC during the calculus sequence. Tests are limited on time so be prepared. Homework is also graded on correctness so don't slack off.

Professor Crombecque is one of THE MOST thoughtful and caring professors at USC. His classes are difficult, but if you do the work (I didn't, oops) you should pass easily. He is very direct with his expectations and is always available to help you. Also, the coolest accent on campus.

Great Prof! The contents are taught clearly, and he is always accessible outside of class. Believe me, pay efforts and you will get A.

Professor Crombecque was amazing in MATH225. The homework is a lot and the tests have quite a few questions for 50 minutes, but as long as you prepare well and do the problems he provides, it should not be too difficult. Very sarcastic attitude with a French accent as a plus.

This was way easier for me than 226. I was averaging 30 points above the curve on each test without studying or prior experience. Crombecque gives you all the tools you need to succeed, and if you take the time to truly understand everything (he doesn't spoonfeed), you'll do well above average.

Hes great at explaining things, and office hours are very helpful. Covid hit in the middle of the class and he was accommodating for all of his students. Lots of hw, he doesnt grade all of it, and he doesnt tell you which questions are graded and which arent so dont get hung up on one problem. I wouldve done so much worse if I hadnt had him

He is a great guy. Lots of office hours available and he really cares about student. He is NOT condescending at all. Accent is cool. However his tests can be really long (but not very difficult). Go to the lectures and work hard and you will be fine.

499 was my favorite class this semester! Professor Crombecque is great at lecturing and is super funny. It's a small class, so you get to know your classmates--I felt comfortable sharing how I did proofs, even when I got them wrong. I feel ready for 425A after this. Tests are long and you'll definitely feel short on time.

I've tried all MATH225 professors during the first week, Crombecque is truly the best lecturer among them. However, he gives REALLY LONG exams and grades them pretty toughly. You have to understand the material VERY WELL to get a decent grade. It's challenging and it takes a huge amount of time before exams but not impossible to do well.

Prof. Crombecque is just a solid choice for linear algebra. His lectures are good and crystal clear. But tests are somewhat hard and long. My friends told me it's probably easier to get a good grade with other profs. But you really learn from Crombecque and he just provides great intuitions. He is a little bit rude though. TA is your friend!

Crombecque is a very memorable lecturer in terms of his accent and attitude. I find his jokes hilarious. Stay awake during lectures, do every homework and practice problem, and you should be fine! Exams are long but not difficult, mostly calculations and manipulations. Crombecque emphasizes doing questions efficiently

This class is Intro to Proofs/Logic and I think its going to be renamed next semester. he is a great teacher and his lectures are honestly the best Ive ever had in usc math department. The material is straightforward and he teaches every part of it whether it be basic or advanced. However, warning: he takes FOREVER to grade. & very long exams

funny, but likes teasing students. some people take it the wrong way, but you can tell that he means well. i never actually studied besides doing the required homework problems and still got an A. one of the easier math classes, would recommend.

Crombecque is a gem 5/5 Pros: -Cares about students (very rare in Math department) -Super available at office hours (has them 4 times a week) -Engaging, entertaining lecturer. Kept me focused and curious -Manageable workload/assignments Cons: -Will roast you if your question is dumb (lmao) -Tests are a time crunch--avoid if you don't work fast

M126 w/ Crombecque was certainly hard, but the professor's lectures definitely help to explain hard concepts better than the textbook. Longer assignments are given weekly with a bunch of small, pretty-easy quizzes to boost your grade a bit. Though the lectures are great, exams are still a large time crunch. Also don't ask dumb questions.

A decent choice for a MATH-126 course. Grade depends mostly on midterms and finals (20%, 15%, and 35%) but there are no "trick questions" and it's clear what you need to do + HWs and grades cushion you (he drops couple worst quizzes/hw). Doesn't really show a lot of leniency if it seems like you didn't try. Lots of HW--try to form a study group!

Math 290 was the class, which was previously 499, over summer 2022. The most essential lower division math course to take at USC for 410,425ab,440,471 which are all much more approachable now. The abstraction / proof reading/writing for those classes is taught well. Do the readings and this is a class you can/should know everything making an easy A

You should take his class if you are really into Math. His lectures outweigh all his drawbacks. He uses his own notes and proofs to explain difficult concepts clearly. After his class, I'm really interested in Math now! He is also very accessible outside the class during office hours. However, if you want a good grade be prepared for his exams.

Lectures are insanely good, but exams are pretty difficult if you are not particularly talented in math. If you have questions, ask them in his office hours DO NOT ASK QUESTIONS IN CLASS, UNLESS YOU'RE THAT ONE GUY THAT ALREADY KNOWS EVERYTHING, because I asked a question and got totally humiliated. Doesn't matter tho, man teaches like a LEGEND.

Professor Crcombecque is a very good lecturer at explaining complex topics. He is very funny/mean sometimes and sometimes condescending if students ask dumb questions. Compared to other Calc 3 profs, his class is very slowly paced initially and speeds up quickly. Tests are fair but move very quickly. Pretty generous curve at the end.

Really grew on me over the course of the semester. His lectures got a lot better and were necessary to learn the Linear Algebra content, and I think he cared about teaching in an understandable and consistent way. There is weekly homework that is doable, frequent easy online quizzes. He could be mean/condescending, but if you can get through that.

While he can come off as a bit rude or sarcastic when someone answers a question incorrectly in class, I genuinely believe that Professor Crombecque is a fantastic lecturer who truly wants his students to understand the material. His homework and exams can be a bit difficult, but usually, they are quite fair and grading is somewhat lenient.

Once you get over his slight sassiness and accent, quite decent in his presentation of the material (most important theorems were proved in class and on the lecture notes). Weekly mini-quizzes and homework were well-implemented to incentivize staying current with the material.

Take for M225. TAs go over the odd HW problems in discussion. Gives a ton of good practice problems before each exam. Lectures are more about theory, but are helpful. Don't be intimidated - he's just French but not mean. Once you learn what he cares about for grading (after midterm 1 basically), the class isn't too bad (coming from a math major).

Great Professor! The lectures were really interesting, and he is very humorous. The TAs were not the best, and sometimes you could encounter miscommunication between them and the professor. Pay attention to the lectures because sometimes some test questions will be shown only in the lecture (not included in HW). Overall, great experience.

One of the better math professors at USC. Sassy like others have said, but try to view it as funny rather than condescending. Lectures were good, homework and tests were always fair. Helpful in office hours as well. Overall a good teacher and person!

He's funny and a good lecturer. He banters with his students a lot, which I think a lot of the other reviewers don't get. He's super accessible for office hours which was the best part, you could literally go and do homework in his office hours and he'd help you out with anything. his tests are exactly like the practice tests, like the exact same.

Professor Crombecque's classes can be challenging, but engaging if you put in the work. The lectures cover theory well, and the practice problems are helpful. I found unstuckstudy and the TAs' discussion sessions invaluable for test prep. Overall, a rewarding class if you're up for the challenge.