Very fair grading scale but he grades harshly

Very brilliant man and knows everything he is talking about. Easy class

Concepts of calc 2 are hard, but prof. marks is a genius and will help you however he can, regardless of office hours!

HE IS MY HERO....TRUE GENIUS

Professor Marks is God. He went to MIT undergrad and Cal Berkley for grad and PhD. Sometimes during class we can see his brain pulsing. He can bend markers with his mind too, he is such a genius.

i think he knows he is ****ing brilliant and that his class is ****ing hard and that he's the ****ing man so he tries to adjust his grading scale for us (i got a freaking 40 and still got a C!!!)

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He is a great guy who definitely knows his stuff. He is is smart beyond belief,but the bad thing is he assumes everyone else is just as smart.He will keep talking about things that our way over everyone's head, and he is a very hard teacher with homework.

Great teacher. Only made it to about 7 classes out of the whole sem due to it being a 8 in the morning. Very smart and very fair. If you like math take this genius.

real good, knows what he is talking about

Marks is a friggin' genius! He's insane! He explains things extremely well and answers any of your questions. It's a tough class but he adjusts the grading for it. I got an A with an 80%! I definitely reccommend his course :0)

If you took any math at all in high school, this class is just a repeat of it. Easy. Doesn't take attendance, but go to class b/c he'll do homework problems on the board for you.

If you're taking Calc II, take Marks! 80% is an A, and he really knows his stuff. He explains concepts well, and is always willing to help you outside of class. The tests are pretty much repeats of homework and in-class problems. He's also big on group work.

Although his hw problem sets can be hard at times he's a great teacher. I love the grading scale...a 50% is a C...he really makes you work for your grade! Always willing to help and really loves math. He's awesome! :-)

Dr. Marks is a good guy, very helpful. He makes himself really available to ask questions and is a very easy grader on exams. His grading scale is awesome. Take him if you're serious about learning math, not just getting a class out of the way.

Very enthusiastic teacher. 80%=A- now. Very kind. Doesn't take attendance, but go to class because he covers concepts not in book. Takes a genuine interest in how you are doing. He's a math genius. Just talk to him about the millenium problems. you'll learn more than you ever wanted to know. Chooses hw problems randomly and grades randomly too

Difficult? maybe but if you have any question he will help you. Calc 2 is an important fundamental class and should take a bit of your time. Study for the test by using the homework and if you understand it then youll do fine

Insane teacher. Very hard and demanding. he is a theoretical thinker. Final is 40% of the final grade. Very enthusiastic, but his hw problems will kill you. only ONE TA could help with ANY of his homework. Though group work was not permitted on 1/2 the assignments, it occurred regardless.

Do the homework early in the week to leave time to ask questions - you'll need it. Go to class, do the homework. Easy B, doable A.

Excellent Teacher. Absolutely Brilliant. Willing to help like no other. Class is very demanding. Tests are only 5 questions and they are really hard. If you never heard of Putnam you will. Lets just say his homework takes hours and hours when done by a group in his office with his help each week. If you actually work really hard you can learn alot.

He's very very smart, pretty easy going (especially if you take the Putnam.) Sometimes he gets a distant stare on his face and looks up at the corner of the room, and just rambles about stuff that noone comprehends, then tells you its not on the test. But, it's pretty funny, you can tell it's coming. Overall, not bad if you like Calc.

Class is challenging if you can't speak math. Material is very interesting and Marks teaches through example. If you don't understand something, either 1) ask him or 2) read the section in the book. Grading is very lenient. I recommend.

Marks is a nice guy, but a real ignoramous, despite getting a PhD from berkeley. He thinks everyone is as smart as he is, and he makes the tests accordingly, including an impossible final that is worth 45% of the final grade. AVOID HIM

What will kill you in this class is not engaging Dr.Marks. He will answer questions, he will explain any step about anything on the board. He doesn't check homework, but part of the grade is giving homework solutions up on the board.

Great! I learned more in Dr. Marks' class than all my other math classes put together.

his explanations are sometimes a little lofty, he is obviously a very good mathematician with a vigorous interest in teh subject but sometimes what he said went over our heads. However, when you tell him so he is quick adn gracious to simplify matters.

best math teacher so far at slu! interesting, funny, really smart. u can tell he loves what hes doing, very helpful and eager to explain things to you outside of the class. the first exam was way too long but doable if you remembered everything in the homework.

I actually took four classes from Dr Marks as an undergrad at SLU. I just completed my PhD at another university. :D I am eternally grateful to Dr Marks for the countless hours he spend helping me, and I honestly don't think I would have survived grad school without the foundation he gave me. Wonderful, amazing professor.

You will learn the material very well, but unfortunately, you won't be tested on the material. Instead, you will be tested on derivations of the material after extreme mutilation. Be prepared for 10+ hours of homework each week and thoughts of suicide after each test.

Hardest class I've taken here, but the professor explains the concepts very clearly.

Brilliant prof.

Dr. Marks is a great professor, definitely the best math teacher I've ever had. He made prob/stat fun, and was always willing to help. His examples are interesting, and his class in general is very enjoyable. His class is NOT EASY, but if you work hard, you'll get the grade you deserve.

Very helpful in class and out, goes out his way to explain stuff, definitely recommend!!

great prof! you will probably understand concepts during class. but his tsts are really hard! practice tests and homework problems are not the same as his tests. he expects you to use your creativity and work very very very very hard for an A.

He's a brilliant man, but his expectations for students are unrealistic. I worked hard on the homework, and sometimes the pHD student math tutors couldn't even help me. Tests are impossible. I just finished calc 3 and I can't even do the tests he gives to calc 1 students. If you want to learn math realistically, and value your GPA, DON'T TAKE MARKS

Dr. Marks is VERY smart and enthusiastic about statistics/math. The material was fairly tough, but it was interesting and the tests were easier than they could have been. Tests were open book and open note, and his grading scale was definately in the students' favor. I highly recommend Dr. Marks' class.

He is really smart and really loves math, unfortunately his intelligence is almost overwhelming when he is explaining examples. He is really nice, but his tests can be incredibly difficult. He is almost too smart to be teaching Calc III. I am pretty sure I left the final exam in tears. He is a really nice person though.

Recommended, if you're truly interested in learning mathematics. If you just want to get through it, go elsewhere. Tends to teach a bit above the students heads, which isn't a bad thing, as it shows them the next level to strive for. Talks quickly, but will gladly spend as much time as you want/need to clarify. Nice, approachable guy, too.

I was scared going into the class because I heard it was impossible. His tests are incredibly difficult but fortunately he is very willing to provide help outside of class and genuinely cares about his students. He will go out of his way to help you (i.e. extra office hours, lots of handouts) great guy.

Great Professor. Intimidating at first, sometimes he even seems too smart to be teaching Calc 3. He was extremely helpful during office hours and was very approachable. Although his tests are difficult, the grading scale is fair. You will learn far more in his class than in any other class - and you will really learn the material he covers.

Marks is a wonderful teacher. Go to his office hours whenever you can. He is so helpful and will above and beyond for his students. Tests are difficult, but he gives practice exams, do those. His grading scale is very fair, and if you put in effort you will pass easily.

One of the toughest professors I've ever had. He has a 20% curve, yet people still do extremely "low" on tests, so DO NOT come into this class expect the curve to save your grade. He is a GREAT teacher, knows his material and can explain, however, WRITES AND PROCESSES math very fast, would be hard to write and keep track. Extremely open to help

He is awesome.

I took Calculus II and Discrete Math, and both courses were extremely difficult. I took Calculus AB in high school and did very well, but these courses were very difficult for me to excel in due to a very heavy course load. The homework was worth 6% of our grade in each of these classes, and I worked roughly 25 hours a week per class.

Awesome professor. Had him for 3550 and 3110 and made me fall in love with differential equations and linear algebra. Incredibly passionate about math. Really cares about his students. Take him if you can; you will learn a lot of math!

Professor Marks is hands down my favorite professor at SLU. His classes are by no means easy, and he makes you work HARD for your grade. He challenges you in ways you never would have expected in math, and I have never learned more in a semester course. If you are truly interested in math, the grade will come with the work you put in.

PF Marks is an enigma. He may just be the most confusing teacher I've had in my life but also I come out of his class better. He is a bit robotic but also clearly kind and passionate. The class is hard so hit the books if you want to do well and for the love of god try to pay attention in class and enjoy the ride! Also he programmed his own website

Prof. Marks is a very clear lecturer. He presented material logically and made it interesting, always encouraged questions and rescheduled office hours to accommodate student schedules. He's very approachable, one of the few professors I've had who I felt cared a lot about their students.

The BEST Math Professor I have ever had. If you are good at math, take him and you will absolutely fall in love with the course, materials, and the way he teaches. DO NOT TAKE if you are not good at math, seriously. You will have a hard time keeping up with how fast he goes. Homework and attendance are optional.

Dr. Marks is wildly intelligent and passionate about math. While attending his lectures aren't necessarily required you will want to make sure you attend as he does unique problems that aren't in the textbook but will show up on your exams. He is probably harder than other professors but he will also teach you three times as much. He loves matrices

Dr. Marks is one of the most intelligent people at SLU. He studied at MIT/Berkeley and it shows. If you are not very interested in math and very willing to devote 6+ hours a week on homework, do not take. If you are genuinely interested in math, he is absolutely phenomenal. I learned so much from him but know that many of my classmates had to drop.

He is the personification of rigor. Heavy exams and a crushing evaluation. Consistency is vital, making his office hours pivotal for success. I derived more knowledge here than through the entire Calculus sequence. Enroll to reach your global maximum. Deviate if you choose to remain a trivial constant.