A real math nerd. His method of teaching is pretty clear, but the class itself is difficult. Pay a lot of attention to what he says in class. His stories (I think) are top-notch. See him in his office and he'll tell you whatever you want to know.

had him a about a year ago. i really enjoyed his teachings, and i thought he was really nice. he has a great homework policy, and his tests are reasonable. if you don't mind zoology tangents, then you should be ok.

Lectures were a little boring. Tests were easy so long as you did the HW.

Great person to learn calc from.

Funny and clear

His set up really worked for me. I hate math,but if I have to take it again it'll be with him. I never heard a word about zoology and he accepts late homework up until the final. I missed a lot of class, so that saved me. I'd have failed with any other teacher.

he is a good math teacher. if you dont mind some tangents. some of the stories were intresting or funny, he also excepted late work and will help you during office hours.

super nice guy. goes over hw ?'s in class, gives ample time to hand in, & accepts late. some interesting storytelling only after all ?'s have been asked and material is gone over. he expects you to know prereq material very well: he is a genuine math nerd...he loves it & thinks everyone's like him.

He's one of those awkward geniuses. He walks around and factors address numbers. He's multi-talented and extremely interesting, and will make math relevant and fun, even algebra.

Gooch is an old-fashioned nerd, an almost perfect math teacher. His lectures are concise, to the point, and demonstrate a love of the subject. I found him amusing and helpful, if a tad arrogant. His math 9 is not a class where you can skip the book-- lectures are a supplement to the book and not a replacement. Try this class out.

He was great! He was funny and really cared about whether the students learned the material. Very lenient grading on tests and homework. Take him if you can!

Gooch was awesome. I had him during the summer which is usually really hard but he explained things well and answered any questions students asked. He is a lot of a fun and very knowledgable about his subject. Tests follow lectures almost to the T.

best math teacher ive ever had! Reasonable and understanding..interested in the students success..but if u try to bs through the class..he won't enjoy ur company!

He's so sexy with that beard. I don't know how the ladies resist. I like his relevant math life stories. It makes math funner.

The guy plays with his beard all the time, which make me actually want to go to class. Actually he is a really good teacher and his stories make the class more interesting. But his name is Gooch, I call him the Goochmeister, and his beard is awesome.

Gooch is a math nerd. Sometimes he can be a little to distant, but the subject matter is also very abstract. Do the homework and see him in his office hour and the class will be a breeze.

This is one of the few math professors whom I actually liked. He was helpful and patient with me, reasonable with his homework and reasonable with his grading. One of the few math classes that _didn't_ give me anxiety...he's great for people who just aren't "math people".

This guy tells the lamest jokes and you just have to laugh. He wears this pink shirt like every other day. He is great at explaining things, but make sure you read ahead. He got a little snappy with me for asking the wrong question. He always lets you have 1 page of notes for the test, and 4 on the final. Not much of a struggle, I got a B.

tells lame jokes alot and tells stories that have nothing 2 do with math, but after u get used 2 it hes an alright teacher. not heavy with the homework, tests are pretty short and he doesn't pick the hardest questions possiable for the test, there pretty much the same as class examples, i would take him again

My favorite teacher so far! Some people hated the fact that he tried to lighten things up by telling silly jokes, and some people though they weren't funny... but he was just so sweet and harmless, you had to laugh. He's very smart and loves what he does. He's easy to talk to, and helpful as well. I'd recomend him, whether your good at math or not.

Gooch comes off as one strange cookie and I really did not like him at first. I gave him a chance and really ended up enjoying him as a teacher. I'm not a math person, and Gooch really opened the doors for me. I will always appreciate Gooch as a teacher.

You gotta love Dean. Yeah, he's definitely goofy, but you really gotta love the guy for trying to be funny. His lecturing style may be too unstructured for some and he does tend to ramble aimlessly. On the flipside, his exams were really fair, no trick questions, no curve balls, lenient grader. Material on exams comes straight off homework.

Dean was a relatively awesome math teacher. Even though he would go on random tangents at times during lectures he gives students the necessary tools to pass his class. Do your homework, don't fall behind, and don't overestimate his tests. The exams aren't as bad once they sit in front of you. He's a very helpful professor. Strongly recommend!

I dropped his class for personal reasons. Dean is adiverse & interesting teacher. He is helpful and makes sure you understand the material. You have to be quick though as he does ramble, he does loose track sometimes. However, if you aren't smart enough to keep up and stay on the ball, you shouldn't be in his class.

Weirdest teacher ever but I learned so much from him. He was very helpful except he would go on random stories about donkeys or other out of the blue things but all together I learned a lot which was really suprising. And the beard... AWESOME!

Dean Gooch is the most caring teacher on campus.He stands up for his students and understands where they are coming from and who has what it takes. His tests are straight forward,his lectures are funny,HW is mandatory, and quizzes are ungraded. Do your HW and study the hard ones and the quizzes and TALK TO HIM. He's a good one-enjoy the experience.

like this guy a lot i had him for a low level math course. i liked how he chose homework based on class need and thus you cannot get it ahead of time. loved his stories and how he would make up problems on the spot. i liked how he chose hw so a little was done each night on each section instead of a section a day. highly recommend this prof.

The homework load for his classes definitely keep you busy. But if you stay on track with the homework, his exams test your familiarity with the concepts so they are not as brutal as the homework. It might be that after doing so much homework, that the exams seem easier. Either way, his courses definitely help you learn the math you need to learn.

Dean is a great person, but I don't think he realizes the amount of homework he assigns, also his lecturing is less than desirable for Math 4. Do not get me wrong, I love the man, but his teaching style is harsh. He is a harsh grader. show up the class, do the homework, and talk to him and you have a good shot at passing. Just passing.

I liked Gooch. Goofy guy, went off on stories that had nothing to do with math. Sorta heavy with the homework, but the tests were straightforward, relatively easy compared to the homework, and basically only tested to make sure you knew the key concepts, no trick questions.

Lots of homework. Felt like 5+ units but if you do all of the homework on time and study, the exams are extremely easy. The class gets easier towards the end and it always helps to read the chapter ahead of time. Even though his teaching is awkward, go to his office hours for help or use cramster. This class is a great introduction to actual math.

Really funny guy, makes the lectures interesting. I highly recommend him. He goes off topic but he still covers the material. Gives more homework than most teachers. He's a generous grader - gives partial credit for writing ANYTHING, so don't leave questions blank! Always willing to help students, even if they can't make office hours.

Nice guy if you give it effort, but he can go off on tangents a lot. He expects a good comprehension level, but if you passed 1A recently you should be fine.

Good instructor. No BS, straight forward.

His exams have challenging questions, but they are doable. I thought he was very funny. Gives a lot of homework, but grades it easily. Do the HW and you will be fine for exams.

He is unorganized in lecture and often goes off topic in lecture, but he is very helpful outside of class and is very straight forward in what he puts in his exams. To get a good grade in his class, you must do the homework.

Gooch is a great professor who is more than willing to help anyone who looks for it. His lectures may be more focused on the concept rather than practice but that is what homework is for. If you need/know what extra help you need he will go out of his way to help you. Don't take him if you want an easy A take him because he teaches math.

Gooch is an incredible instructor. He makes math fun, and keeps students involved in the learning process (he doesn't spew a bunch of info at you and expect you to remember it instantly). He is extremely helpful, and very funny in my opinion. Dean Gooch is simply one of the best math instructors I have ever had in my life.

Took 155 as a summer class there was quite a bit of work as expected but Dean does everything to make sure that you pass. A Quiz each class which u keep which will be on exam and tons of time to go over homework. He'll spend all class if he has to to make sure you understood your homework. If you keep up with your homework its an easy B or A.

You can get an A if you go balls-out studying. No handholding. Tests were pulled from homework and some lecture (if he says "this would be good on a test," he means it). Easy homework grader. He complained about his lower math classes to us, so I feel for the lower math students who had a hard time. Perhaps wouldn't recommend for lower math.

Dean is a very caring teacher and is lenient but firm with homework. He will push you to do your best and does his best to explain the material. I would take his class again.

He was so kind and helpful with my questions during his office hours, very peaceful as well. He is very interested in the subject, and seeks to bond with his students, which is why he chats about non-math topics, I suspect. He even feeds his students and gave me cups of tea!

Took Math 5 and 2 from Gooch. I found his Math 2 10x easier than his Math 5. He's always willing to help in his office hour. Last, I made this mistake in both classes: he will make test questions based off lecture examples that may or may not appear on homework. Write down every example problem he gives in class and review before exam. Love him.

The most difficult math class I've taken to date. Very helpful teacher, if you approach him during office hours. This is a college class, do all the homework. Also, some of the test questions are not on the HW or class examples... so you need to understand the equations. Would avoid in the future, but the knowledge was top shelf.

I did not pass but i learned an incredible amount from him. he is a great teacher.

This course wasn't easy, but it was definitely do-able. Gooch is very knowledgeable and easy to approach.

Very helpful teacher, but not an easy course.

For Dean's first time teaching this course I thought he did a very good job. He drops your lowest test score which is helpful and he also gives quizzes which don't affect your grade so you can gauge what is going to be on the next test. A friend was taking this course with Bunas and it sounded much worse. I would recommend Dean for this course.

So helpful and really cares about helping you succeed. Can be difficult if you don't follow along to lectures but I found it to be pretty easy.

He works out sample problems to explain concepts and expects students to participate. A lot of homework, but it's a 5 credit class and it's doable. Sometimes gets off topic, but has some funny stories to tell. Tests can be tough, but if you do the homework and pay attention, you'll do well. Gooch is a great guy and a great teacher.

The best math professor and all around great person!!

Dean is a great teacher but you have to really try for the grade that you want. Showing up to class everyday and doing the homework is a mandatory to be successful in this class. Tests can be challenging but you can soon see what kind of problems will be on the test and doesn't throw any curveballs. Great teacher if you're willing to learn.

Really interested in his subject matter and compelling in his lectures. He fielded each question equally and seemed to care about the success of his students.

Dean is a very gentle guy, but his class was very challenging. Some degree of self-learning is required to pass his exams, but after the first exam, the type of questions asked on exams becomes apparent. He makes himself available during office hours and does indeed try to help his students. However, knowing the material thoroughly is crucial.

Dean is a very sweet, humble, patient and caring person. He is very helpful to those who have questions or are struggling to understand.

Grade is based on homework, 4 midterms, and a final. There is definitely a lot of homework (18 total and each take 3-6 hours). As long as you keep up and actually do the homework, exams are quite easy. Attendance is definitely required as he sometimes does things differently from the textbook. If you put in the work, you should be fine.

I tried taking calculus with Gooch two semesters ago, but wasnt prepared and I dropped the class. Last semester, I took his class again and I got an A. My trick to getting a good grade in his course was to read and do all the examples before class. Gooch is honestly a really nice guy. He even let me use the teacher bathroom one time. Total G!

I took math 1A with Dean last semester and got an A. As long as you do the homework (albeit there is a lot) then the exams are extremely simple and straightforward. Im in Math 1B with Dean again this semester and again have a very strong A. There are no surprises in this class. You do the homework, you do well on exams, you pass the class.

Gooch is a nice guy and tries to help you do well and get an A in the class. His lectures were not that organized and we had to follow a weird format. But, the tests and quizzes were not hard at all. The questions came from the homework or in class examples. Even the final, which is worth 50% of the total grade, was not hard at all.

Dean is a very humble, funny and good man. I hate math though and wasn't looking forward to taking it. However, I never missed Dean's classes because he was a good teacher. He's a tough grader but that's just part of the educational system. Do your homework, do well on the test and show up to class. You'll be fine!

I absolutely loved my time in Goochs class. He is a great professor and an even greater man. He is always available to ask for help and made calculus much easier to comprehend. The tests were easy. They just required a lot (Hours upon Hours) of studying just like any other calculus class. I loved his homework format. They made me organized.

This was a very difficult class. In fact, I think it was more difficult than it had to be. However, this class prepared me well for my future math classes because it forced me to actually understand the concepts instead of memorize the answers. The study skills that I gained from this class were the best part about the class.

Gooch was a real and genuine guy. I could tell that he really loved math and projected that on his students. The class was difficult and I had to do a lot of work on my own. I read the textbook and watched online YouTube videos to help. Tests were pretty difficult, but I always somehow did very well on them. Id recommend gooch to my friends.

Gooch was a solid choice. His class was at 7 in the morning from monday through thursday. He was a good lecturer and I gained a lot from them. He was always available during his office hours to answer and clarify anything. My only issue with him was that the final exam was worth half of the grade. I had a solid A in the class until the final.

Gooch was a joy to have. His class was somewhat hard and did require time spent on it outside of class. Class was fun to go to. He told us many funny and interesting stories that were not related to math. The tests were hard and he sometimes threw curveballs at us. If you study and go to office hours, you are guaranteed to pass the class.

I took calculus in high school a while back and math 1a with gooch was a real refresher course. In lecture, gooch would not always finish the topic at hand and we had to read the material by ourselves. Homework was doable and was only graded on completion. The tests were graded generously. He gave us partial credit on incorrect answers.

Dean was a great professor. Class was challenging but arent all calculus classes a challenge? There are many negative reviews on Dean, but I suspect that they are all from a few students that did not do well. I studied pretty hard, but I thought my art class was harder than this. Final was worth 50 percent of the grade but it was easy.

I took Math 1B with Gooch last semester and it started every day at 7:30 AM! Despite this, Gooch showed up to class every day with an upbeat attitude and was ready to teach. I learned a lot from this class even though I struggled mightily in it. In the beginning, I was completely lost and was failing the class. I pulled it together in the end.

Mr. Gooch is a very interesting guy. In class, he frequently talks about subjects that are related to calculus and to the real world at the same time. It made his class much more interesting. In my opinion, the class was somewhat difficult. I had to study quite a bit and still did not always get the grade that I wanted.

Gooch was the right professor for me. I did well in his class and his teaching style played a big part in my success. Id highly recommend taking this class with this teacher.

Mr. Gooch was always keeping the class real with us students. He went beyond the classroom and showed us the applications of calculus in the real world. Id take his 1B class next semester if possible.

I took Goochs pre calculus class last summer. It was amazing. He is a wonderful teacher and an even better person. I frequently attended his office hours and talked to him about many subject areas besides math. His assignments were not difficult to complete and his tests did not ask any difficult questions.

Even though I did not get the grade I wanted in this class, I feel like still learned so much from Gooch. His lectures were interesting and were full of energy. His office hours are also nice to go to and I frequently attended them to take about math, among other things. The tests were super hard though. They required true mastery of the class.

I tried taking this class a couple of times in the past, but I finally succeeded in doing well with Gooch. He works with students and is never too hard on us regarding exams.

Gooch is a very firm and disciplined teacher. His class has structure and this structure helped me learn a lot. I improved my study skills not only for this class. I want to take him for Math 1C next semester.

This was not easy for me, but I liked Goochs class. I came away from the class with better study skills and methods.

Gooch is just such a nice person. His class is very laid back and he takes the time to answer all of my questions in office hours.

Gooch is a really great math instructor. Only thing I disliked about his class was that the tests were the large portion of the grade. Besides that, he is also a very interesting person. Had quite a few fun conversations with him about math and its applications in real life.

He comes of a gruff, but he is actually a kind person once you approach him. His lectures can be a little long-winded, but his quizzes and exams are just like the homework he assigns. He is a good person and a good teacher.

Lectures can sometimes become boring or sidetracked but so learn the material on your own and use class time to ask questions. Attendance isn't mandatory and he doesn't use canvas. Overall pretty chill for a math class. Do all the homework and you will be fine as the quizzes (not graded) will make up the exams.

Gooch is a great professor who cares about his students, but he won't help you if you won't help yourself. He expects students to put in effort into his classes. He is one of the few professors that places an importance on rigor in math and I think that is the reason for a lot of negative reviews.

I found Math 10 to be very challenging, but you have to trust the process, and know that he'll make sure you have every opportunity to know the material before the test. I'm glad it's over, but I'd do it again too :)

Good professor and person to talk to about mathematics, but his style isn't for everyone. He expects students to do a certain level of exploration on their own. Expect to give reasoning and show sufficient argument. Gives time to ask hw questions in class. Tells a lot of stories. Fair grader, ~25 hw's (worth 1 test). 4 Midterms and a final.

Mr. Gooch know what he is talking about, but can go off on tangents every once in a while. Overall fair teacher if you put in the work, just need to study a good amount on your own outside of class.