3.0

Eric Roettger

Mathematics - Mount Royal University

3.0
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
38%
Would Retake
98
Reviews
3.0
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

38%

Would Retake

98

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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98 total ratings

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What Students Say

Unless you are naturally good at or have a love for science and math, RUN, for the love of god RUN IN THE OTHER DIRECTION

GNED1103 - 2.0 rating

I have thoroughly Calculus, which is strange because I was quite expecting to hate it

MATH1200 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

72%

Textbook Required

38%

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Lecture heavy (18)
Skip class? You won't pass. (16)
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Lots of homework (12)
Graded by few things (11)
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Participation matters (6)
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Reviews (97)
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MATH1200
Dec 18, 2010

Eric is an amazing prof, I have just finished my calculus course with him, and although I hate math more than anything in this world, he made it easy. However, it's clear that he hates those students who do not attend and do not work with him. Attend classes, do what he suggests you do and I guarantee you, you will get a really good mark.

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GNED1
May 9, 2011

he is hilarious and makes class interesting. attend class and you'll do fine. he's also a babe.

4.0
3.0
GNED1
May 9, 2011

he is hilarious and makes the class interesting. he is a babe too.

4.0
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GNED1101
Sep 8, 2011

The math section of this course was different than most high school math, but he made it fun and not as boring to learn. He is really funny and super hot so going to class isn't a chore. Definitely take this class with him if you have the choice.

5.0
3.0
MATH1203
Oct 21, 2011

If you take Linear algebra with Eric, you will love his class. He gives you massive amounts of notes, all in perfect order for the suggested problems and good examples. He will make fun of you if you play on your cellphone or come in late though. He might also bring donuts!

2.0
4.0
GNED1101
Oct 25, 2011

Eric is a horrible professor. hes a very hard marker. i wouldnt recommend anyone to take his class. Save your money and time and take a different prof.

2.0
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MATH0002
Nov 3, 2011

A fresh example of a prof. He is super funny and makes a potentially boring class fairly interesting. He is a picky marker for sure, but there are never any surprises on his exams and quizes (questions are similar format to questions in the textbook)

5.0
3.0
MATH1200
Nov 21, 2011

Eric is a talented and fair teacher. Many a good laughs in this class. Attend lectures and do the homework problems.

5.0
3.0
MATH1200
Dec 8, 2011

Funny guy. Manages to make a potentially painful class of calculus less painful to go through. He made calculus make sense, and provides fair accessment of what he goes through in class.

3.0
3.0
MATH1203
Dec 20, 2011

He's an average prof. Sometimes he breaks into this random story mode. Most of the preparation for this course depends solely on your effort. Some of the questions/concepts that appeared in the exam were not stressed on so much. But yes, if you want a thorough preparation for this course, do the practice questions because in the end, it's worth it.

5.0
2.0
MATH1200
Feb 6, 2012

Does a good job of teaching a boring and sometimes difficult class

5.0
2.0
MATH1203
Aug 19, 2012

Excellent prof! Best linear alg prof at the school. Is very fair with questions asked on tests (no real surprises). Do ALL the practice questions (There's only like 20 per chapter) and you'll have no problems at all...and give him a chili rating, he deserves it haha.

5.0
2.0
MATH1203
Sep 4, 2012

Best instructor I ever had. He gives very thorough and helpful notes. The examples he gives are very cohesive with the text book. He makes Linear Algebra easy to understand, just do the homework, show up for class and go to tutorials if you have problems, and you will do positively excellent in his class. Funny too.

5.0
1.0
MATH1200
Jan 2, 2013

Great teacher. All of his tests come from the textbok questions, so if you do the homework, there is no problem doing very well on the tests, and even the final. Eric is very helpful and always willing to help if you see him in office hours. Concepts are clearly taught and straightforward. He moves very fast with lessons though.

4.0
2.0
MATH1200
Jan 4, 2013

Good teacher in general. If you want to get a good mark, come to ALL his classes. His quizzes and exams are based on the textbook q's he assigns.

5.0
3.0
GNED1201
Apr 12, 2013

Wicked prof! Hilarious sense of humor. He is crystal clear on his expectations and incredible at teaching concepts of any kind. His class is the only one I have ever enjoyed Math and the Sciences. Extremely thorough in his notes and over just the best prof at MRU I've ever had.

5.0
2.0
MATH1200
Dec 19, 2013

I do not regret giving up sleep for his 8am lectures. Attending class is a must. He goes over examples that do pop up on the midterms and final which are modelled or directly from the textbook. And He's a funny guy !

2.0
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GNED1103
Mar 27, 2014

Unless you are naturally good at or have a love for science and math, RUN, for the love of god RUN IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. Eric moves way too fast for anyone without extensive experience in math and science, is completely useless when you go to him for help, and treats you like and idiot when you ask questions. DONT DO IT.

4.0
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GNED1103
May 8, 2014

The man is super hot! That's probably the only reason why I kept showing up to class. He has a knack for keeping students interested in the class with his ADD tendencies for telling random stories at the oddest times. Content is super easy; just do the homework and the readings. If you ask him for help, be sure to actually try the questions first.

4.0
3.0
MATH1203
May 21, 2014

Love him! Love the way he teaches and makes sure every student understands. Love his stories he tells, makes the class way more fun and entertaining. His calss is really chill but still kept very professional. Highly recommended prof! Keep up the good work eric! :)

4.0
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MATH1203
Jun 21, 2014

Eric is a good prof who doesn't mind joking around with the class. His notes are very detailed, and he provides lots of examples that are similar to homework problems. I recommend the textbook because his test questions come from assigned homework. A bit of a tough marker, but it helps to prep you for the final. Notation is key, so study hard.

5.0
3.0
MATH1203
Grade: A-
Aug 17, 2014

Awesome prof! If you hate math, this guy will make you love it! Amazing notes and incredibly helpful both in class and during office hours. Friendly and funny and very hot. All round great guy to get to know, so if you take any math course, take it with Eric.

4.0
2.0
MATH2333
Sep 24, 2014

Eric is awesome! I didn't even think he was my prof. He is super chill and very understanding. If you have any questions or need help, just ask him! His lectures aren't bad and he tests you on stuff he teaches, no trick questions! Fair game. Do your textbook work and you will pass. He's awfully cute and has the funniest stories.

3.0
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2333
Oct 2, 2014

Goes off on a LOT of tangents which kind of irks me as we don't get a lot of valuable time to finish lessons. Also, posting his notes online would be helpful.

5.0
3.0
MATH2333
Oct 26, 2014

Eric is an amazing teacher. His lecture style is a balance of note taking and discussion. What usually happens is he'll write a couple definitions on the board for everyone to copy, then he'll explainanswer questions and do an example with the class. He creates a great learning atmosphere. You'll never want to miss a class with him. Do your hw!

2.0
5.0
MATH2333
Grade: B-
Dec 31, 2014

Eric is so funny. However all other classes would say stats is easy, our class was having such a hard time. He teaches like we are mathematicians, We want him to be straight forward but he wants us to "understand" how formulas are developed. So many notes. Keep an organized notebook with titles , some people like his teaching style I did not.

3.0
2.0
MATH2333
Nov 5, 2015

Really helpful and funny. However, you need to sit in the front row to be able to see his notes or have 20/15 vision considering he writes in size 2 font.

4.0
2.0
MATH2333
Grade: A+
Jan 1, 2016

Eric is more than fair, if you do the homework and come in for office hours as needed there's very little chance of you getting a bad grade in the course. He sometimes teaches like we're all math majors, but fairly good at explaining concepts and processes. He makes every effort to give you the marks you just need to try. Gotta attend class though.

4.0
3.0
MATH1200
Mar 28, 2016

Eric teaches the class as if you have already taken calculus, or math courses recently. He is funny and kind of nice but the beginning of the semester was tough. If you commit yourself to do all of the homework questions, theirs no way you won't pass. Also go to Digby in the math help room. Carried me through this class when it got tough.

3.0
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MATH1203
Sep 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Read the textbook and you'll notice that Eric takes everything word for word, which is fine except that neither of them actually go over how to do the problems you're going to be tested on. Make sure you do your homework early and go to the math help room. Ps. Eric I know you're reading this. Theory is given in the textbook, do problems instead

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
GNED1103
Nov 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He gives barely any practice questions or homework, and this is a class you need them for. I asked for extra practice work and he said no come to my office. He has bad office hours in the middle of the day when classes are usually always in session. He puts criteria on tests and final that aren't covered in class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
GNED1103
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Im sure Eric is a great Math professor... that being said, if you are not a math major, this is not the class for you. Eric does not understand that not everyone has a PhD in math. If you ask questions he will make you feel stupid and humiliate you in front of the class. If you ask for help he will tell you to look it up. Horrible GNED professor.

Tough Grader
4.0
3.0
MATH2333
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Eric was a really good prof! If you did not go to class you would not learn the material so attendance is mandatory. He sometimes went off on tangents but they were funny and distracted you from math so it was okay. Overall, good prof!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MATH2333
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Eric was great! Hilarious during lectures, and related examples to the material being taught. If you care about the course, he cares about it! Do the practice questions he gives from the textbook, they generally are harder then the tests, so if you can do those you are solid.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
GNED1103
Dec 29, 2016
Would take again

Eric is a great guy! As long as you attend the lectures and read the book you should have no problem getting an A in this class. Eric is a very fair marker and will drop your 2 lowest marks out of 5 exams. If you don't understand something just ask or show up to his office hours, but make sure you try the practice questions first before going.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MATH1200
Apr 7, 2017
Would take again

I have thoroughly Calculus, which is strange because I was quite expecting to hate it. Eric even inspired me to Google search math proofs to learn more about what the heck they are. Eric is funny , well dressed, and above all, knowledgeable. I would highly recommend anyone taking Calculus to have Eric as their teacher. But do the practice problems!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
MATH1200
Apr 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Not the best prof. He knows a lot about the course but rushes through everything and doesn't give you time to understand it. He goes over easy examples in class but expects you to figure out the challenging ones by yourself. His tests were much harder then other profs. He'll also call you out in front of everyone if you mess up a question. Avoid!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MATH1203
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Don't bring your phone to class, ever... Gives you everything you need to pass the course. Tests are extremely hard, the course starts out very easy, but the last test, and final can take you literally from an A to a C instantly, so be prepared to use office hours, and do ALL practice problems. I have never seen tests marked so fast in my life...

Amazing lectures
Caring
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
MATH1200
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

He's a really nice guy, who teaches calc pretty well. The only thing is that he goes relatively fast so it is really important to stay on top of the assigned practice problems. He has these really funny tangents at times that honestly kept the class interesting. go to tutorials and go to classes and you will be just fine (10/10 recommend)

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
MATH1200
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Generally a nice teacher, but will call you out if you use your phone. You'll get your tests back usually by the next class and he'll usually go through each problem on the test. But he goes off on tangents a LOT, and often about the most random things.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
GNED1101
Grade: B+
Mar 12, 2019
Would take again

I have always struggled with math and actually failed my grade 12 math so I was hesitant to take this course. Eric is incredible at explaining math concepts from the very start to finish taking time to answer questions in between. You do have to go to class to understand but its well worth it because he is very funny and its never a dull moment.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH1200
Oct 2, 2019
Would take again

I'm loving taking calc with Eric. He's really engaging and I like listening to him. The material goes really fast and it's not easy, but he explains it well and is really good about answering questions as he goes. But don't bring your phone to class, he will make fun of you! Hes really great and I will be looking for more classes to take with him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
GNED1101
Oct 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Eric understands the material too well to be teaching a gned. He would often say "I wont do an example on this its too easy" but like thats why were in the class? His lectures are very fast pace and its basically just watching him write on the board with no description of what he is doing. He is a very hard marker.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH1200
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Would be a good prof if he slowed down, often made you feel dumb for asking questions. Tests are extremely vague. Drank an entire bottle of wine after the final.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
GNED1101
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

He often had funny stories about his life and made jokes. He didn't use powerpoints for the majority of the lectures and wrote on the chalkboard. So attendance is mandatory if you want notes. I didn't use the textbook at all and got an A+ so it's not necessary if you are able to understand his lecture and read his notes.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
MATH2333
Grade: A
Mar 26, 2020
Would take again

He was pretty funny and relaxed, so I didn't mind that his lectures were confusing sometimes. He went extremely fast and it felt like the class was confused most of the time. He wrote his notes entirely on the chalkboard and didn't have powerpoints, but I found this okay since he explained as he went through. Would take him again only if I had to.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
MATH1200
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2020
Would take again

Dr Roettger Is God Tier, I would say the best math professor at MRU. If you show up to lectures, tutorials and do practice problems his classes can be used for a GPA booster, he goes over every problem you will encounter in insane detail. Cares about his work and his students. I would take a course with him again he's pretty cool for a nerd.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
3.0
GNED1101
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you have a choice for your GNED 1101, I recommend someone else. If you don't understand the question, he will make you feel stupid. Gives vague instructions and wonders why you don't understand. This course was done online and it was completed early in the semester. Posts the video of lecture on Google drive.

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
MATH1200
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2020
Would take again

Eric has been a very wonderful and amazing professor throughout the entire course, He always tried his hardest to make every lecture as enjoyable as possible and he was always willing to help in the tutorials often even helping with questions that weren't assigned. I would definitely be more than happy to take another course with him in the future

Respected
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
GNED1101
Grade: B-
Mar 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Makes you feel stupid for asking questions. Goes too fast for people who struggle with math and science. Is condescending and arrogant. He only had tests and exams so I felt like there was no way to bring my grade up. Does not understand that some may need extra explanations, examples, and guidance.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
MATH2333
Grade: C
Nov 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I really liked Eric at the beginning of the year. But after a couple classes with him I began to realize that he does not take the time to help students. He gets distracted every couple minutes telling us stories and weird comments that are off topic. He is not a very good teacher, goes super fast, when people ask questions he makes us feel dumb.

1.0
3.0
MATH2333
Grade: C
Nov 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Eric Roettger was not a good prof at all. He was not clear in his instructions and just expected you to know it all. He wouldnt help at all if you asked for help and would make you search it up. He was no help and I would avoid his class if you can. Really terrible prof and didnt care for how the students were doing at all. Not good at all.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH2333
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Eric's teaching style is not for me. He takes shortcuts upon his work when he's correlating the topic of his lectures with examples. It definitely took me some self-study and re-watching his recorded lectures to understand the concepts. For people who cannot do fast-paced math, consider maybe looking for another prof. Though he is funny and chill.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MATH2333
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2021
Would take again

If you like fast-paced math, take Eric. If math isn't your best subject, don't take Eric because he expects you to know what he's teaching as soon as he discusses it. He doesn't say what's going to be on tests, but always do the homework and Pearson questions and you should be fine. He does intimidate me so I don't ask many questions.

1.0
4.0
MATH2333
Dec 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Eric is the worst prof I have ever had. He is condescending and does not care at all about his students. If you approach him for support or explanations, he makes you feel like an idiot and does not take any time to review concepts when needed. He rushes through every chapter, so if you' not a fast learner, this course will be very challenging.

1.0
4.0
MATH1203
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

he does not explain the martials very well

1.0
5.0
MATH2333
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Eric goes very fast, does not give you any clear instructions about exams he will not tell you minimal details about it and gets angry if you want to ask about it. He will tell you something is on the test when it's not. He is not very kind and does not provide help, would definitely avoid.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MATH2333
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Eric has definitely been the worst prof I've had in university so far. He flies through the material so he can cancel classes, gives maybe one example for each point, and never does review. If you ask him a question he makes you feel dumb, or says to "do practice questions". Might as well have taught myself the material. Avoid at all costs

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH2333
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I am a math guy and I almost do good in all of my math classes but for this class with him, I couldn't do good because of the way he teaches and how he goes he is really fast and not well explained.

1.0
4.0
MATH2333
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Eric is so condescending and gets upset when asked questions. He makes you feel stupid about the mistakes you try to get clarification on. There are moments where I feel I can't come to him because I already know he will just get upset BY ANY TYPE of question I have. So inconsiderate. Do yourself a favor and avoid this prof. I don't recommend him.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH2333
Dec 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

nursing student? DO NOT take Erics class. I felt uncomfortable emailing Eric or asking any sort of questions because he constantly made people bad for not knowing some content. He wouldn't give us any information about the exams like the other sections and he got very mad and would wine when you ask him any questions. His jokes are bad too.

Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
GNED1101
Jan 17, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I had to take this class for my degree, anytime I or any peers asked questions because we did not understand he would make us feel incompetent. He would also get angry and upset real quick if we asked questions about upcoming quizzes, and then when we would schedule appointments with him, he would never actually answer the questions we had.

1.0
4.0
GNED1101
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 31, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend taking this class with Eric. Very unclear about test instructions and is extremely rude to students when they ask simple questions for clarification. Extremely unapproachable and I feel uncomfortable even sending him an email for clarification because I feel like he would get mad at me and make me feel bad for asking anything.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
GNED1101
Jan 31, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Eric does not answer questions and gets heated when questions are asked. Lectures are very fast-paced and he has horrible printing which makes his lectures difficult to follow. Classroom dynamic is toxic where if you fall behind or are having issues understanding you are on your own unless you want to be belittled.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MATH2333
Grade: A
Feb 8, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Eric is the worst prof I have has so far. He is very rude to students, he always raises his voice if he is annoyed with students. If you have a question don't bother asking it unless you want to get made fun of or made to feel dumb. He is unwilling to put in any extra work to help students and doesn't care about his students success.

1.0
3.0
MATH2333
Grade: A-
Mar 23, 2022

He was very rude and would make distasteful jokes. He was not great at teaching the subject and would yell at students who were confused and even yelled at someone during the final exam when they asked where to put there name on the scantron. I really recommend you look for someone else when it comes to this course.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH2333
Grade: C
Apr 20, 2022

Eric was one of the worst profs I've ever had, made stats extremely confusing and hard, my computer stopped working during the test told me it was my problem even though it wasn't. Yelled at someone 2 mins before the final for asking a question regarding instructions. Really disrespectful. AVOID!!!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
GNED1101
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2022
Would take again

AMAZING PROFESSOR! All the haters need to grow up and stop acting like children. Eric expects you to behave like an adult. The haters need to stop acting like entitled children

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
2.0
GNED1101
Grade: B-
Apr 26, 2022

Dr. Roettger was awful. Myself and several other students ended up going to the chair of the department regarding his disrespectful behaviour towards students. If you have questions be prepared to be yelled at for not understanding. He rushes through content so he can cut the semester short by 4 lectures, and his writing is illegible. Avoid.

Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
2333
Grade: A+
May 2, 2022
Would take again

Eric is basically the chuck Norris of cryptography. Overall great professor.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
GNED1101
May 3, 2022

AVOID!!! very rude and mean to students

1.0
3.0
GNED1101
Grade: A
May 12, 2022

he is very rude and mean to students! he makes you feel stupid when you ask a question. not everyone is blessed with maths, and he keeps saying the things are taught at high school does not help at all.

1.0
5.0
GNED1101
Grade: B+
Jun 1, 2022

Eric's lectures are very confusing and fast paced. He jumps from topic to topic with no further explanations. I had a medical issue, and he told me to either work through the last few weeks with the condition, or take a W even though I was passing with a high grade. He wasn't helpful nor was he willing to work with me to find other accommodations.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 10, 2022

good prof. He does nag you to attend tutorials and class, & not be distracted with phones. You definitely do need to pay attention since there is a lot of material to cover. He speeds through the material but is working on it as he has noticed from experience when he speeds through something, he ends up making a slight mistake.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2022

Avoid him if you want to be happy, This man made me hate math for the rest of my life. I know you are reading this Eric. You've got to give students some slack. how can 2 questions be worth 50% of a midterm and the fact that you refuse to even post the answer key for the midterms is frustrating? It does not matter if the answer is in the textbook.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2022

AWFUL TEACHER!!!!!! AVOID IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A SOMEWHAT DECENT SEMESTER!!! MADE MATH MISERABLE!!!!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Roettger is the only reason I will pass calculus. If he thinks students may have forgotten something from high school, he will absolutely do a review of it in class. It's not difficult to succeed in this class: show up to lectures, do the practice problems, and attend the tutorials. His jokes in class are also pretty hilarious!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2022
Would take again

My opinions are mixed, it's a hard course ill admit. There is a lot of work needed to get even a decent grade. Dr.Eric does reviews of high school material which is very useful. His tests are a bit unpredictable so study as much as you can and ensure you know all the rules for the chapter. I do NOT suggest skipping any classes.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2022

Dr. Roettger writes his notes during lectures but his handwriting is often unreadable and goes at a fast pace making it hard to follow along. He will not send you any missed lesson notes for any reason so you'll have to get it from another student and you'll often be more focused on writing the notes down instead of understanding the content.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1200
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 4, 2022

Eric makes his exams extremely hard. Be prepared to spend 4 hours every day on practice problems and not get the mark you worked hard for. Eric allows graphing calculators on his exams, which can help you check if some of your answers are correct, but you probably won't be able to finish your exams if you check your work. Avoid this professor.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
MATH1200
Grade: B
Jan 19, 2023

Only take math1200 with him if you did well in math31 in highschool. Goes through lessons quickly and does not post notes on d2l. His content page is literally just the course outline. TONS OF PRACTICE PROBLEMS.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 1, 2023

Avoid this teacher at all costs if you actually want to learn. Eric speeds through his lectures and expects you to know what he's "teaching" without explaining anything. His lectures are just regurgitations of the textbook and if you have questions, better not ask them if you dont want to feel stupid. He even limits questions per class. Not good.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
MATH1200
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 8, 2023

He speaks and writes super fast, and absolutely refuses to provide or put any notes on d2l. His logic is flawed as he thinks that not putting notes on d2l will motivate people to come to class, but instead, it makes students want to withdraw. He also makes jokes about his wife sometimes.

5.0
2.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 22, 2023
Would take again

Eric is very clear about what is needed to pass the course. As long as you do the practice problems your going to well on the tests and know what to expect. He is helpful during tutorial and is encouraging for anyone to bring up any problems that they may have trouble with.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Eric is very funny and his class was a treat! As long as you keep up with practice problems and pay attention in class everything will go ok. He only dives 3 tests and a final making them each a little stressful but he gives a lot of time and all the questions on tests are covered in class.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2023

Avoid this professor if you want to keep your sanity. He speeds through his lectures and most of the time doesn't give enough time to ask questions. If you do ask him a question he will make you feel stupid in front of everyone. I have never seen a professor who has no respect for his students. Don't take him especially if you have accommodations.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH1200
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

Dr Roettger was by far one of my favourite math professors ever. The course is pretty straightforward: 3 Term tests and a final. The test material comes straight out of the textbook with the range of questions assigned on the outline. Do the practice questions beforehand and you'll be golden. A very respectful professor who always makes jokes.

Hilarious
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH1200
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

His ratings are low because Math 1200 is a 1st yr course and students just don't know how uni works so they just blame the prof for the low mark. He's well-organized, covers one section per class, and the textbook is a great resource. Not a harsh grader. You could do well in math with Dr. Eric This is coming from a guy didn't do well in calc in hs!

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MATH1200
Grade: C-
Jan 4, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Roettger is very friendly and his lectures are a lot of fun. He's very reasonable in his expectations: go to class and do the practice problems. I appreciate that he takes the time to go back and review math from high school or previous chapters when it is relevant to what is being covered.

Hilarious
5.0
5.0
MATH1200
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2024
Would take again

Just put in the work and you'll be alright. Do practice questions as well.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
GNED1101
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2024

Horrible experience in GNED 1101. AVOID

3.0
3.0
MATH1200
Grade: B
Nov 27, 2024
Would take again

Fast paced but still good. A little quirky but still a decent prof. midterms have few questions which makes them harder but if you do the practice it should be fine. math 31 is very helpful for this course but even without it its not significantly challenging as long as you try. notes not posted on d2l but has ways to improve grade.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 26, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Roettger is pretty straightforward - go to class, do the practice problems, and you'll do well. Unstuck study was a lifesaver for exam prep. The workload is manageable as long as you stay on top of things.

3.0
1.0
MATH1200
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2025

Eric is decent, but he can be vague in explaining calculus concepts. His note packages are helpful, and his tests are easier compared to other professors. Just do practice questions and ask for help if needed. I did well because I took Math 31; otherwise, his teaching might leave you struggling. Also, he doesn't post his notes!

Lots of homework
Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
GNED1101
Grade: B
Nov 28, 2025

Might be the worst Professor I have ever had in my entire life. Doesn't post the notes, doesn't care about you. You have to show up or you will probably fail, but also cannot teach to save his life. You just have to take the notes home and learn them yourself.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
So many papers
4.0
3.0
GNED1101
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

I enjoyed his class, he's a pretty chill and funny guy and he knows his stuff. He gives students everything they need to succeed, as long as you do all the practice problems and put in the work you'll be fine for his class. He does go a bit fast at times though, and his office hours were very limited.

2.0
4.0
MATH2333
Grade: B-
Dec 31, 2025

This is for people taking math for nursing. Will avoid Eric down the road. He is not a hands on professor--he just does the work on the board (doesn't explain anything) He also puts absolutely nothing on D2L, (no notes, nothing--said he doesn't believe in it) so..... I was honestly more stressed about his class than A&P lol..

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