Prof. Harrop's class is wicked easy...he gives detailed notes...and does not make you memorize formulas...as long as u take notes and do some of the homework(which he doesnt check) you'll pass his class easily.

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very thorough notes - formulas on the tests - doesn't collect homework. Okay, so he seems a little neurotic, but so what? He's a good teacher. I HATED Math before I took Prof. Harrop, and kinda still do, but I managed to get a "C" (and could have done better if I made more of an effort).

one of the few Math professors teaching 139 who doesn't have students do "group work." If you're shy like me, or don't like working in groups, this is very good!

good teacher not that hard of a class. hes a strange guy, if you've ever seen "falling down", hes alot like the main character. simple math class, nothing hard unless you dont show up and dont do any hw.

Really knows his stuff, unlike many RIC professors. As long as you go to class you will do well. I didn't buy the book or do the homework. I am horrible at math and ended with an A. Personality wise he is very "Monk"-ish, and apparently loves the English language.

He's a nerdy little man, who LOVES math. He looks like a Mathemitician. He's a shy guy who knows his stuff. He's very thorough, and the exams are easy as long as you pay attention in class. Decent Prof.

I enjoyed having his class. He always seemed a little hyper and went through things quickly, but I completely enjoyed the class.

Very easy. Tests always include theoroms and equations, no need to study as long as you went to class. Ok to miss a class once in awhile and not fall behind. Homework optional, works at a slow pace.

Professor Harrop was very enjoyable. Took this class with my daughter. We had a great time in his class. Very fair instructor.

Prof. Harrop really knows his math. His teaching style is kind of boring but he makes it understandable.I seriously went to class like once a week and he never said anything about my absences. Attendance doesn't matter, and I was able to pass the class by reading the chapters in the book and doing the practice problems. I got an A.

Prof. Harrop is a great guy! I'm horrible at math, and he got me through it, painlessly. I worked really hard and went to most classes (which I knew I would need to do). He was willing to meet with me outside of class and explain things I didn't understand the first time around in class. If math is not your forte, take a class with him! No regrets!

I think Professor Harrop is adorable. He wants to make sure students do well and is willing to take time after class to make sure you understand the lessons.

I would HIGHLY recommend Harrop. I won't lie, the material is hard, but it's not so much his teaching that will help you as much as his grading. He has an awesum scaling system which can boost you up like a whole letter grade. In addition, on tests, he gives a lot of credit, even if the answer is wrong. Show work and he will only take off a little.

professor harrop is such a nice guy. he definatly is shy around his class-- won't make eye contact! he keeps his eyes closed when he faces the class. he does his best teaching the material and if you attend class, do the hw & study for his exams you should do just fine. if math is not your thing, take his class. you'll do well & learn a thing or tw

Prof. Harrop is a nice guy. most of the ques on exams are right from class, homework, etc. takes his time to teach every lesson thoroughly, so you won't get out early, but its worth it to get the most out of his lessons. Not a huge deal to miss class bc he will go over hmwk if u ask questions. reccommended.

He is a good teacher, and amusing. He is very dry and boring, but that makes him hilarious. He is a shy guy, but he will teach you very clearly, and hes awesome.

very nice Professor. easy grader. gives you more lost of point if you do the right proccess in the test, even if you don't get the right answers.

Highly recommend him. He can get a little repetative and studders at times, but he's a very clear teach. He explains things so you understand them. Easy grader. Gives credit for all of the work you do. Doesn't collect homework but it is helpful to do it and he explains if you have questions about the homework problems.

He's the best math teacher ever!! Very clear, and will go out of his way to help you if you need it. He tells you exactly what to study and his lectures cover the lessons very thoroughly. If math isn't really your thing, Harrop is the teacher for you!!

1 of the best Prof@RIC fair grader,do the assignments & you'll do fine.1 COMPLAIN: gives 50 minutes to take the Exam,I think it's not fair or at least not to me,exams are not hard but they are long enough to have more than 50minutes.I rushed through to finish his exams but no luck:(If you take him,use your both hands on the exams Highly Recommende

Very helpful if you show interest in his class. Works at a good pace. Do the work and you'll do alright. Took him for QBA II. Overall good experience.

great guy and teacher, knows his stuff. Once you can get past his roundabout way of saying things you're fine.

Brilliant with math. Willing to help. Assumes you're trying your hardest. Quirky, and funny at times. Always has little bits of random information throughout his lectures. Homework, attendance, and participation are not mandatory but highly recommended. if you intend on taking higher level math classes, he will help build a solid foundation for you

Awesome teacher! explains everything out perfectly, does enough different examples for sections to be prepared for the exam. Replaces the lowest exam grade with the final. would deff take him again!

Professor Harrop is such a sweet man. He cares very much about his students and he explains everything clearly. I didn't have any trouble with this class and I didn't mind attending it. The material is very easy, but tedious. He's an overall wonderful professor! Highly recommended.

Definitely recommend this class. Attendance isn't mandatory, nor needed. Homework isn't checked, but if you do it you have a better chance at doing well on tests, which are exact replicas of the homework. Harrop makes this class as easy as possible to pass and scales. You'd have to try to fail this course.

great professor i took him in the summer. does not collect homework but will assign it. gives you plenty of examples and his exams are all from his notes. i would take him.

Dr. Harrop has to be one of my favorite teachers. He is such a sweetheart! He assigns homework which is not mandatory, but his exams reflect off of the homework. Understand the HW and you're good!! Explains some problems in a complicated way, but he is always there for help! I definitely recommend this professor.

Dr. Harrop is an intelligent professor who meticulously explains the material. He's an easy grader, and he uses plenty of class time to discuss homework to ensure that nobody gets left behind. The only drawback to the class was that it wasn't as focused on proof so much as memorization of theorems. Either way, I recommend him!

Professor Harrop is a sweetheart. Yes he has his flaws in which he stutters and mumbles alot, but overall you really learn in his class! I recommend you take notes and attend class because it is very essential in your studying. He is enthusiastic about making sure everyone understands the material! Take him, you'll learn, not the hard way!

Really smart man extremely helpful

Works hard to make sure his students get the most out of his class. Sometimes even very humorous

Professor Harrop is a great guy, he does stutter but not so much where I dont understand what is going on. The exams are super easy and so is the material. I didn't study for a single exam and never got lower than a 93. As long as you go to class and take notes this is the easiest class I've taken thus far in my college career.

He is quite odd; however, he knows what he's talking about. He gives examples to the topic and shows step by step how to get the answers. Although attendance is not mandatory, everything discussed in class are on the quizzes. An easy class to pass, and getting the textbook is pretty much optional.

Good teacher, he spends time doing examples step by step and while it is tedious it does help.

He goes very slow and goes over problems step by step (Sometimes unnecessarily) b/c of this the class can be really boring at times but I'd say that if you're a student that struggles with math, you SHOULD take him. If math is easy for you and like to go a little fast DO NOT take him. His exams are straightforward. 4 exams + Final. Hw is not graded

I took this class during the summer session (6 weeks) I will say that he did make some mistake in own problem. His handwriting can be sloppy but I think is understandable. Had 3 exams which had 4-6 problems which all came from the notes. If you don't understand his handwriting ask he will tell you. Also, don't speak when he lectures! But easy class

if youre not good at math, take Harrop he explains everything clear and gives partial credit. You will pass if you show up and review the textbook. If you get bad grades it is because you put 0 effort what so ever. Exams easy, course easy, SHOW UP. Hands down best math teacher in RIC college history!! Take it, show up, pay attention, youll get A)

I dont understand how people could give this guy a bad review unless they didnt show up or pay attention. Just take notes, use the textbook for help, and his exams are easy with partial credit making it very hard to fail. Most understanding professor out there. I was bad at math before but this class gave me confidence again. Thanks Harrop

Very easy and self explanatory... just show up and pay attention. His exams are easy and he is not anal with grading. Gives very much partial credit so its hard to not pass. Such an honor to have had him as a professor versus some Johnny pencil pusher who doesnt care whether students pass or fail

Professor Harrop is really sweet, he is always available outside of class. Can be weird a little weird during class and gets off track easily but his lectures are really straightforward, he only teaches what will be on the exams and even gives a formula sheet.

Professor Harrop is one of the better Math professor's I've had at RIC. He is very fair in his grading and absolutely will not let you have no credit on an exam work effort so he will give you points. His exams are right out of the book so do homework. Pre-calc is hard but he made is easy with his extremely straight forward exams. Very nice guy!

Professor Harrop did not hold synchronous lectures, but he did assign homework and videos to watch to teach the material. Grade is based solely on EXAMS. I would only recommend taking him if you are good at being self-disciplined, he will not be there to guide you.

This is the sweetest old man I ever have met. Many classmates are too mean to him and I feel as though these negative reviews do not accurately describe Dr. Harrop. His passion for the job is apparent. Homework is even optional. Please treat this man with the kindness he deserves, he is amazing.

Professor Harrop is a sweet caring old man who likes to ramble about random stuff during lectures, he does provide definitions for the material and various examples, though it can be pretty confusing so definitely go to tutoring and do the homework (I highly recommend) he gives breaks but keeps you at the end of class, expect it to be repetitive!