3.0

Eric Hua

Mathematics - University of Ottawa

3.0
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
41%
Would Retake
83
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3.0
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

41%

Would Retake

83

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What Students Say

Don't bother buying the textbook

MAT1339 - 2.0 rating

This class is really boring and the prof doesn't make it any easier

MAT1302 - 1.0 rating
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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

42%

Textbook Required

28%

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A+: 12
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D+: 1
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MAT2375
Jul 5, 2003

His english is terrible.

1.0
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MAT1300
Oct 9, 2003

Very very difficult to understand. Explanations confusing.

3.0
1.0
MAT1300
Nov 14, 2003

Cute clothes and very polite. What a delight.

1.0
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MAT2322
Nov 18, 2003

Horrible teaching skills, teaches directly out of text book. Cannot undderstand, and he doesn't understand student's questions.

2.0
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MAT2377
Nov 18, 2003

Stay away, unless you want to screw your future.

2.0
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MAT1322
Jul 7, 2004

No Comments

2.0
2.0
SYS5130
Oct 23, 2004

Have any questions, it's better not to ask him. Can't understand the questions. Explanations are terribily poor. Polite but this doesn't make you to understand him.

5.0
1.0
MAT
Nov 13, 2004

however his english is poor,but very nice person!i think u guys need a correct attitude to him!somebody saying couldn't understtand him at all,probably becuz u r that guy who is always making noise on the class.I really suggest u go out class if u dont want to study,dont disturb others!!!

4.0
3.0
MAT1300
Dec 5, 2004

His English speaking is poor however, he is a nice teacher.

1.0
1.0
SYS5130
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2004

Extremely poor communication skills.A nice guy but that is not what is required in the classroom. He will NOT answer your question,only respond but only manage to confuse you or answer something else.He reads lecture slides from a University in Texas,as are his assignments.Very leanient on marks!:)

1.0
4.0
MAT1300
Jan 6, 2005

extremely poor teacher... couldn't talk properly. slope=sloop??? according to him, it does now. someone needs to get him a hooked on phonix tape as a gift.

1.0
5.0
MAT1300
Jan 6, 2005

Say what??? First of all this guy speaks terrible English. Infact I thought it was some joke the first day he stood up and spoke to the class. True the midterms aren't too bad but watch out when he SCREWS u on the final! This years final was ridiculously hard with material more foreign than he is!

3.0
1.0
MATH
Jan 13, 2005

Well my math skills defiantly didn’t improve this year however my Cantonese has improved from the prof teaching me, nuff said already

1.0
1.0
MATH
Jan 13, 2005

I found hua very good. I learned some good dim sum recipe's too. Also I never knew that ****=hole is a calculus domian...his accent prooved different..if you had him as a prof you'd know...I also brushed up on my cantonese

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MAT1300
Jan 20, 2005

TERRIBLE prof, can't speak english at all and can't explain a damn thing, needs to learn how to speak english before he begins to teach

5.0
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MAT1322E
Apr 30, 2005

the lec.'s are very clear. i like his teaching way that leave some time during the class let students thinking, and that can follow his step. so that i do not need spend too much time out of the class.

1.0
5.0
MATH
Jul 16, 2005

He's a nice guy, but he sounds Chinese to me!!

1.0
3.0
MAT1322
Jul 16, 2005

Doesn't speak English. Cannot answer questions because he does not understand them unless you ask in Chinese. Why does he have to frequently repeat the same work over and over and over again? (you know what I mean if you've taken his class). Why does he keep asking if people have questions when noone EVER has any? Best teach yourself the course!

5.0
2.0
MAT1322
Aug 6, 2005

nice ppl, very organized lec, recommend!!!

1.0
5.0
MAT1300
Jan 3, 2006

His name is Xing, not Eric. But anyway, THE WORST PROF IMAGINABLE. Does not speak english, can not explain math AND DOESN'T EVEN TRY. Completely useless, in fact his lectures serve more to confuse me than to help. I'd have literally done better with no prof at all; the material isn't that difficult but he makes it that way. Why isn't he FIRED?

4.0
2.0
MAT1322
Jan 5, 2006

If you can get pass his accent (which isn't hard at all) and actually listen to what he is saying, he is a great prof. Why does he repeat the same things over again? Probabably because those things are IMPORTANT. He is very good at explaining concepts, and emphasizes those that are important.

5.0
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MAT1322
Feb 28, 2006

very enthusiastic teacher, very clear when u get to understand him, is always smiling. give him a chance he's cool...so take his class and learn about lective numbers. haha peace................PS he is one sexy boy

4.0
3.0
MAT1319
Dec 5, 2006

Good prof, needs clearer notes and a more organized Virtual Campus page. Very helpful, funny.

3.0
1.0
MAT1332
Dec 24, 2006

True, bad english, doesnt use the text, easy midterms, hard finals, his TAs go really easy (at least for me).. really poor attempts at jokes, but if you get what he says you'll ace it. overall. ok

3.0
3.0
MAT1319
Mar 6, 2007

Nice guy, but class notes not clear. I found the textbook more helpful than the lectures. He's pretty funny though!!!

5.0
1.0
MAT1322
Dec 2, 2007

Very helpful and friendly. Tests are easy. Although sometimes he talks weirdly, he is one of the best Maths prof I have had.

5.0
1.0
MAT1320
Jan 9, 2010

Great Proff! I would swear that he's on laughing gas 24/7 haha. Very pleasant, however if you have a hard time understanding calculus you may want to try another proff since he has an accent, being his only flaw. All in all very nice and his ability to convey subject matter is very high (if you like math that is). 5/5

4.0
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MAT1341
Jul 17, 2010

He is pretty respectful of in class questions, does not mind clarifying things. Midterms were pretty easy, and extra marks are usually given without hesitation. Assignments are not tough and they'll prepare you for his tests. Just know the general rules for problems because his questions are designed to see that you know the concept.

4.0
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MAT1300
Aug 26, 2010

very nice professor

2.0
1.0
MAT1341
Sep 7, 2010

his summer course is pretty easy. his lectures aren't helpful at all. his exams are unbelievably easy!!!!!!

1.0
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MAT1301
Jan 5, 2011

Really uninteresting prof. Hard to understand him with the extreme language barrier. Tests and assignments were easy.

5.0
1.0
MAT1341
Jan 25, 2011

He's the best math prof I've ever had. I wish I had him for all my math courses! His midterms and final are super easy if you UNDERSTAND the assignments. He's very helpful and very clear when answering questions during his office hours. Always smiling which makes me feel comfortable and whatnot. Should be a full-time professor!

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MAT1300
Dec 14, 2011

He's a pretty good prof. He's always smiling and making jokes. His english is a little hard to understand at first but then you get used to it and it makes the class interesting. If you can take his class! :)

4.0
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MAT1300
Dec 24, 2011

he's hilarious. he always has the biggest smile on his face.

5.0
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MAT1300
Jan 11, 2012

Beautiful handwritting, good attitude.

5.0
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MAT1371
Feb 12, 2012

Pretty heavy accent but his notes are excellent. He explains slowly and provides good examples. Good about answering questions after class. Midterms and Exam were very fair, quite easy. Just practice with the homework and you're good to go.

5.0
1.0
MAT1302
Oct 10, 2012

The best pro ! patient and explain question pretty clearly.

1.0
2.0
MAT1302
Dec 15, 2012

This class is really boring and the prof doesn't make it any easier. The good thing is if you attend all the classes and do all the practice exams you can pull off an A- or more. The prof is good at teaching the basics but he can't convey the more advanced material to students effectively.

5.0
1.0
MAT1302
Jan 6, 2013

Great math teacher! Heavy accent but speaks slowly and clearly so very easy to follow. Provides notes but writes everything out with good examples. Easy exams and followed class topics/examples closely. Study from previous exams! Funny guy, always in a great mood. He's a monotonous speaker so it's easy to get bored. Make sure you attend class tho!

4.0
1.0
MAT1302
Feb 2, 2013

Best prof! Hard to understand but you will get used to it! Study old exams because they are exactly the same!

5.0
1.0
MAT3320
Jul 28, 2013

Prof is great, he makes everything easy, dont expect an interesting though. but he's funny if you notice his jokes lolz. if you have previous exams. study them and you will be good for the course. or just study the notes and the assignments.

4.0
1.0
MATH3705
Apr 15, 2014

Great teacher. If you study his old exams / notes / tutorials, you should be in pretty good shape as his tests / exams are quite simplistic if you know the basic procedures (MATH 3705 is all 'recipes'). Always has a smile on his face, which makes it all the better!

5.0
2.0
MATH2007
Sep 4, 2014

He is a really organized teacher. He knows his stuff really well. If you attend tutorials and class frequently and do the tutorial questions before the test, you will be fine. He is nice.

5.0
4.0
PSY2506
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2015

Once you get past the somewhat thick accent (which could be an issue for people whose first language isn't English), he's great. He knows what he's doing, is very well prepared, and will take the time to answer your questions. When he does, he expects you to understand or to work to understand if you don't.

4.0
1.0
MAT1341
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2015

I found Professor Hua to be very nice. He's also pretty funny. Hopefully get to have him in higher level math courses. BTW, his English is really good. No language barrier.

4.0
2.0
MAT1341
Apr 23, 2015

Great prof: well-paced, knows his stuff, confident, funny at times. Knows how to explain material. Accent wasn't an issue. Pay attention in lectures and DGDs, practice, and you will do well. Provides practice tests with material similar to actual tests. Textbook may be helpful for extra practice material, but I felt lectures and DGD were enough.

5.0
2.0
MAT1341
May 5, 2015

He's a great professor with positive attitudes all the time and make sure you go through the old exams before taking every test.

5.0
1.0
MAT1341
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2015

Take his mat1341, and if you try a little bit hard, i grantee you to get an A+. The content is easy, he gives nice notes on blackboard. Had him for mat1339 as well, and bot got A+, and I never went to lectures, i am telling you. Just learn the notes,and do exercises and you are fine. Tests are exactly from past year with some number changed.

3.0
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MAT3320
Grade: D+
Jan 19, 2016

Took Mathematics for Engineers. Midterm was marked fairly but the final was not. He didn't look at the procedure you wrote to find the answer. If the answer was wrong, he marked the entire thing wrong, even if the procedure taken was correct but with wrong values. I was on the verge of failing but I went to him and begged him to pass me. I passed.

3.0
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MAT1302
Apr 2, 2016

His accent can be a bit hard to understand at times. Just study the old exams and you'll do fine. They are pretty much the exact same thing just with new numbers and values.

3.0
2.0
MAT1320
Apr 18, 2016

He can usually teach concepts and make them clear and easy to understand but you will need to do some more practice yourself. He isn't the most exciting professor but he is able to take you through the steps to learn concepts and work out examples. Overall, he did a good job.

5.0
4.0
MATH3705
Grade: A+
Sep 5, 2016
Would take again

He's the best Math professor I've ever had. Clear speech and great board-writing. He has resources that can correct the errors in the textbook. He can easily make students understand hard materials.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
MATH2004
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

His teaching style fits me perfectly, he has a bunch of notes with example questions for which he goes through in class. His pacing is fair, not too slow and not too fast, so it's easy enough to grasp what he's doing in each question and not get bored. He didn't do a final exam review or really tell us what to study though

1.0
4.0
MAT1300
Jan 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

You really had to work for the grade. I found his lectures hard to follow and he moves very quickly! If you miss one class you could miss several topics in one lecture, and examples were few and far in between.

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3.0
4.0
MAT1332
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2017
Would take again

Prof is ok, talks really slow, but explains everything very clearly, has typed notes but does written examples in class. Ton of resources available to succeed. Midterms easy if you just do the old ones. Final was hard, very specific and detailed about stuff from the beginning of semester. First half semester is easy, second half is harder

LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
MAT3320
Grade: A+
Aug 3, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Hua is a reasonable prof. Lectures for this course were as useful as dookie in a public bathroom. Doing the assignments are as useful as oxygen to live and his course notes are full of typos and missing steps to examples but worth a read. Midterm is easy. Final is bit harder but it was fair. A+ is doable.

1.0
3.0
MAT1300
Grade: F
Aug 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Hua's accent is difficult to understand and he doesn't explain examples very clearly. Some people find this class very easy but I found it difficult because he did not explain very well and would not go over practice questions or examples in class. He is a nice man, but avoid him if you can.

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1.0
1.0
MAT1320
Sep 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof. I ever had. I only attended a few lectures and switched to another prof. His lecture is basically he reading a pdf file to class. Never goes to the board. Very hard to understand his accent.

4.0
4.0
MAT1339
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you are taking this class as a make up course and you didn't do math for a while, be ready to get a tutor. He doesn't explain small math rules that are very important and doesn't develop the exercises. You have to study very hard on your own to pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
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2.0
5.0
MAT1330
Oct 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Hua is a nice guy who means well. Although he can be very unclear with topics and explanations. He will make the most simplest concepts sound so hard and inconceivable. If you get him, GO TO DGD'S! THEY ENLIGHTEN. His accent is hard to get past, and he won't explain how he got to an answer unless asked, and even then its iffy. Exams are ok

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
MAT1339
Dec 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The guy knows his stuff and is a nice guy but has no clue when it comes to teaching, he would just skip over a good amount of examples and skip steps for the examples he actually did. Don't bother buying the textbook. Half the class failed both the midterms and the final was hard (the final was similar to the review questions sheet he posted)

Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
Tests are tough
2.0
3.0
MAT1339
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This prof is a seemingly happy guy but through my own experience he was unwilling to help students before or after class. He would not answer questions from the last lecture. He has a heavy accent and can only understand the students questions half the time.

Tests are tough
2.0
3.0
MAT1330
Grade: C
Feb 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Spends lectures teaching from a PDF that's filled with examples that he half explains because he assumes that everyone can finish the problem. When asked to clarify he often says the same thing just in a different sentence format.

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
3.0
MAT3320
Feb 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He grades his exams as if they're multiple choice. For a whole page problem, if you make a small mistake at the beginning, everything after that will be marked wrong, even if the method is right. If you try to talk to him, he'll say you shouldn't have made any mistakes. Not helpful at all and terrible at explaining.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
MAT3320
Jun 13, 2018
Would take again

Go to his office hours! He explains really well one-on-one.

5.0
3.0
MAT3320
Grade: A+
Aug 15, 2018
Would take again

He lecture can be quite fast-paced but he has clear expectations of what will be on the test and exam. Go to all his lecture you will do well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MAT1341
Grade: A+
Oct 23, 2018
Would take again

Most hilarious prof I've had. Started sitting in the front of his class because he's just so fun and he explains the topics really well. Do the past midterms because the tests are super similar and if you do a couple you'll have no problem getting an A.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT1302
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Hua supplies excellent lecture notes and clearly explains the course content. He is accessible outside of class for help and provides many previous midterms to practice from. The exams are very close to the previous midterms, so study and you will get an A+. Best math prof I've ever had! Thank you Dr. Hua

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAT1302
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

I'm absolute garbage at math but I understood all the concepts he taught us. His lectures follow the notes he gives you which I found to be very clear. He explains a concept then gives you examples to demonstrate what he's just explained that actually went a long way in helping me understand.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
MAT1341
Dec 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Not a great lecturer, doesn't explain major concepts well enough. He just reads off of his notes and occasionally adds small notes on the typed ones. You need to study a lot to pass the class and read the textbook and watch online tutorials because you don't learn that much in lectures.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MAT1341
Grade: A+
Jan 13, 2019
Would take again

He is a great professor with teaching carefully specifically. He provides notes and his tests are not difficult (similar to previous tests provided). HOWEVER, he has strong accent. You can take it if you do not mind it.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MAT3320
Jul 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Truly disgusted with the quality of teaching from Mr. Hua. Possibly the worst exams Ive ever written, and he is truly the worst professor you can have for this class. Content is difficult, and I highly recommend you steer clear of Mr. Hua in general.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
MAT3320
Grade: A+
Aug 5, 2020
Would take again

I disagree with the comments that claim that he is a bad professor. He teaches at a slow and steady pace that is easy to understand. He made himself readily available through office hours twice a week. He only counted 3 of the 5 assignments, easy marks. His midterm and final closely reflect the content that was taught in the course. Good prof!!!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
MAT3341
Grade: A+
Oct 11, 2020
Would take again

A good kind-hearted person who is trying his very best.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
MAT1339
Jan 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is a sweet prof. But his class is super boring.

1.0
5.0
MAT1302
Mar 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He seems like a nice guy, but is definitely not a good prof. His explanations are not clear and he skips examples. He reads off his PDF and is dull, which is made more unbearable by having to learn online. He tells, he doesn't teach. The midterms are too long for our allotted time. I have always done well in math courses; now I am close to failing.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAT1302
Apr 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst math teacher ever. You know those professors who love math so much they expect everyone to understand concepts without explaining them. That's him. Final is nothing like examples or course content. Extremely difficult.

2.0
4.0
MAT3320
Grade: C+
Aug 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Hua is pretty average. He makes some jokes here and there but lectures are quite boring and monotone. In class, he solves easy problems w/o a clear methodology and the difficulty of practice problems is also well below of exams. The exams were multiple choice which was nonsense for a maths class. So all in all great guy but avoid if possible.

Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MAT1341
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

Pros: his grading scheme (at least with regards to MAT1341). All prior grades were replaced by the exam if they were lower than your exam grade. A life saver if you flunk a test (or 3) Cons: he talks incredibly slowly. So slow that 2x speed still drags on. This also means you cover less material in class, making textbook reading a necessity.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAT1341
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Terrible at explaining things. Speaks only in mathematical expressions and poorly-demonstrated examples, and refers you to a textbook riddled with errors and practice questions you haven't covered in class. Professors like these are the reason such a straightforward course becomes so confusing. Likes math, just shouldn't teach it. Avoid this guy!!!

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
2.0
2.0
MAT1341
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2023

Extremely boring. His tests are pretty easy though

3.0
2.0
MAT1322
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2024

He was pretty funny, but his lectures were extremely dry and impersonal (lectures were more a series of facts than a lesson). Evaluations were very easy and exactly what was expected. He follows the textbook with no deviation, so you can follow along at home if you are bored in class.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
MAT
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 20, 2024

Ill start off by saying that though prof Hua is good in one-on-one office hours, I had trouble understanding his lectures due to his accent. [When you spend more effort understanding him then the actual content... you're learning less math] On the bright side his midterms and final exam arent that hard, so do all his hw questions and youll be good

Tough grader
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

42%

Textbook Required

28%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
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Not sure yet (4)
A (3)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(1)C(2)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(0)
Based on 25 reported grades
A+: 12
Not sure yet: 4
A: 3
D+: 1
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