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Gulhan Bourget

Mathematics - California State University Fullerton

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Quality
4.3
Difficulty
30%
Would Retake
139
Reviews
2.1
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
2.1
Helpful
2.1
Clarity

30%

Would Retake

139

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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What Students Say

There was 10 people taking the final exam out of 25

MATH335 - 1.0 rating

Overall, bad experience

MATH120 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

82%

Textbook Required

61%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

C+

95% confidence
Based on 44 grades
Most common grades:
Drop/Withdrawal (18)
F (12)
A+ (11)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(5)C(9)D(20)F(12)A-/B+(3)
Based on 73 reported grades
Drop/Withdrawal: 18
F: 12
A+: 11
Not sure yet: 6
Common Tags
Tough grader (27)
Test heavy (16)
Lecture heavy (15)
Beware of pop quizzes (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Participation matters (5)
Tough Grader (4)
Graded by few things (4)
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Ratings by Course

MATH387

5.0

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CALCB9

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120

4.0

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MATH40

4.0

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Difficulty by Course

STATISTICS

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MATH435

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MATHSTAT

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MATH987

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MATH150

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Reviews (139)
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5.0
MATH338
May 21, 2006

Do not take her class. She has a very bad attitude towards her students. She thinks she is the best proff. on csuf and claims that others do not teach. She makes the class very hard. Even if you do take her, make sure you take only that class since you'll pretty much be spending all your time doing hard assignments, projects, etc.

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MATH338
May 22, 2006

Worst teacher I've ever had. Very insulting. Constantly puts students down. She's always correct, blames students for everything. Ez lectures/exs. but BAD exams. Looks down on students. Scares students away from approaching her for help with the nasty attitude. Bad-tempered. Calls us no brains when we didn't do well for midterms.

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MATH338
May 23, 2006

i will agree w/ the ppl below me. she is the worse i've had. she has a very bad attitude and even worse temper. she may be very smart but she is not fit to be a college proff. she is also very **** and judgemental towards ppl. avoid her at all cost! if you can't - good luck!!

2.0
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338
May 25, 2006

Learning environment is very hostile in her class. Like the rest had written, she puts students down, insults and blames students for everything. She's never wrong. Goes to class everyday worried if it's my turn to be picked on. Lectures and examples too ez to be helpful for the 'challenging' midterms at all. Don't miss lectures. U'll be picked on.

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MATH338
May 25, 2006

I don't disagree with what is said below, but I have to add that if you are a Math major and are looking to become a statistician you should take this class. It's hard but it'll help you understand and develop some of the core concepts in probability and stats. It's a good challenge. If you are NOT a Math major avoid her class at all cost!!

2.0
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STATISTICS
May 25, 2006

Take her class only if you are really smart/hardworking/have a lot of free time. Very demanding. Picks on students she dislikes. Subjective. Seems to look down on CSUF. Questioned why students would do graduate studies here. Bad tempered and sarcastic. She's one of the few outliers among the Math profs. Most other profs would be better than her.

5.0
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M338
May 25, 2006

No Comments

5.0
1.0
M338
May 25, 2006

No Comments

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338
May 25, 2006

She seems like an angry person. She is hostile, berates her students and is generally nasty. If you can take Dr. Saweris before he retires, he is much brighter than her, more helpfull and caring, but most of all he is APPROACHABLE.

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338
May 29, 2006

i dont have much left to say...just read all the reviews below me...basically all i would say is - avoid her if you can!

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M338
May 29, 2006

She demands excellence from her students which looks like a mistake from a CSUF student :) If you are not willing to work hard it will be difficult for anyone to pass the class. Working hard is the key for this class.

2.0
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338
May 30, 2006

the main problem with her is the bad attitude...she is always angry...she picks on and insults students she does not like...her exams are very hard...she is helpful outside of class but not many ppl approcach her cuz of her poor attitude...she also gets pissed off at her students when she reads bad reviews on this site...so this ones for her... ;)

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M338
Jun 1, 2006

(Fall05) Even though she wasn't as nasty, she still had a hostile attitude towards students she did not like. She embarassed and picked on them. Only likes intelligent students. Dun miss lectures. Will be targeted. Not helpful coz not approachable. Very smug, thinks herself to be better than other profs. STAY AWAY. Take other profs for this class.

5.0
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MATH338
Jun 10, 2006

I tried her for summer and even though I dropped, I thought she was fair, easy to approach and overall a good teacher. I was expecting her to be really horrible but I have to stick up for her and say that if you are willing to work and show her that she has a lot to teach.

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338
Jun 26, 2006

Frist of all let me say this - she checks her ratings all the time on this site and I would not be surprised if she adds good ratings for herself out here - so watch out! Secondly, majority of all the negative ratings are accurate. I took a class with her in Spring '06 and her attitude was hostile & negative. Oh and I'M NOT STUPID! I'm an A student

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MATH338
Jul 5, 2006

Seriously the worst teacher at the university. Lec & hw are do-able, but her tests are insane!!! She insults the entire class, as an entity and individuals, as noted by her statement below. Not objective and not helful, even during office hours.

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338
Jul 14, 2006

When I consulted with her to take her class, her reply was, "are you sure you want to take my class?", "I am a very difficult teacher." This should tell you all you need to know.

5.0
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MATH338
Aug 19, 2006

Good teacher, she was tough but good. Gotta be prepared for her "pop up" quizzes, no problem if you do the homework. If you do good on the quizzes, you will do fine on the exams. She has a strong accent but you get used to it. Never heard her tease any students, was funny & an kept the subject interesting. Recommend but you must work hard.

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MATH338
Aug 19, 2006

Maybe summer is too short for her to show her true colors. Nevertheless, she's an ok teacher for lectures this sem. WORK VERY VERY HARD for her class. VERY DIFFICULT! However, she's not helpful during office Got the feeling that she's sneering and thinking how stupid I was. Made me feel intimidated and didn't dare to ask more questions.

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MATH338
Aug 24, 2006

WORST TEACHER EVER!!!!!!!!

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MATH338
Nov 12, 2006

AVOID AT ANY COST!!! Office hour, she is very impatient and somewhat insulting if she doesn't like you or when you ask too much question. Tries to make lame jokes in class. Very subjective. Don't skip class even if sick coz she doesn't care. Won't make up any quizzes/tests for you. She hates getting bad evaluation and students speaking the truth.

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MATH338
Dec 9, 2006

Should be fired!!

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MATH338
Dec 13, 2006

No Comments

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MATH338
Dec 16, 2006

STAY AWAY! If you suck up to her you might pass. Don't expect to pass if she doesn't like you, especially if you are a borderline case. Picks on ppl she dislikes. Don't skip classes! Hates getting bad eval and asking true ratings abt her to be removed. VERY Unhelpful, loses patience and temper if student couldn't understand fast. BAD NASTY PERSON!

3.0
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MATH338
Jan 17, 2007

Whatever you do, avoid this prof! She told me after the second midterm that I had enough points to pass the class, and I just found out that she gave me a course grade of F because I used Minitab during the final exam when we were allowed to and then reported it to judicial affairs! Very insulting as well. Calls people retards. Do not recommend.

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MATH338
Jan 22, 2007

AVOID even if you have to come extra days to take another professor! She has a nasty and bad personality. No respect for individuals unless you are her favorite. To her, you are in idiot if you couldn't understand how to do questions. Damn insulting, very unfair in giving grades. Gives dirty looks all the time.

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MATH387
Feb 13, 2007

Dr. Alpargu is an ecellent teacher. If you pay attention and take notes, the subject matter is not too difficult. I love her sense of humor and she can really take a good joke. She knows hee statistics!!!

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MATH436
Apr 9, 2007

Very bad lectures. Goes extremely fast during lab hours. Students are so lost. Ask a whole lot of questions in quizzes. Way over student's heads. WILL WORK HARD ON YOUR OWN.

1.0
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MATH436
Apr 16, 2007

BE SURE TO STUDY AHEAD! Lectures and labs are horrible and fast. You are expected to know everything before you are taught anything. Need to be a fast learner, otherwise you'll suffer BIG TIME. I feel animosity whenever I repeatedly ask abt a question I don't understand. Maybe she just doesn't like me that's why she's mean/nasty. No next time!

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MATH335
Jan 22, 2008

Man, if she hates teaching, she should just get another job. Whole semester acted like there's a chip on her shoulder. Everything's difficult, from exams to her. I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO TAKE HER AGAIN!!! I was so happy when the semester finally ended. With her, I always didn't dare to ask questions as I never knew when she would snap. DARN STRESSFUL

5.0
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MATH435
Aug 16, 2008

VERY GOOD TEACHER!!! many believe that she is hard, but she just expect you to study and remember things from classes you should have had before her class. She is willing to help. If you don't understand something, ask! if you don't she will have no mercy for you

3.0
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MATH120
Jan 30, 2009

She's a really nice person but a horrible teacher. She's good at what she does but when it comes to explaining it to the rest of the class, it's a little difficult to understand. She wants the class to pass though so she really does try her best to get everyone to pass with at least a C.

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MATHSTAT
May 19, 2009

Also known as "Gulhan Alpargu". You can read all her [consistently bad] ratings under that name. (Must have got married or assumed an alternate identity.) Look before you leap. We don't need any more bad profs.

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MATH120
May 26, 2009

Worse Professor I have ever taking for math...If you can understand her accent she has a tremendous amount of attitude and snaps if you ask a question and blames the students for her incompetencies as a teacher

2.0
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MATH987
May 27, 2009

Yeah she knows her stuff but that's different from knowing and teaching what she knows...and she's not that good of an instructor. Way too fast and will shove the chapters in your face and expect you to be experts. Her pride is just way too strong. Not a humble person. Just avoid if possible..

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MATH335
Jun 23, 2009

Excellent prof!i thought she would be mean and stuff but she's actually a nice lady.i'm in the summer class and so far her tests are fair and pretty straight forward and easy,as long as you do the homework and go over your notes you're set in the class.she's always energetic and willing to help (lots of office hrs) tough class but easy if you try

5.0
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MATH150B
Nov 6, 2009

I really like her! Idk what you guys are all talking about cause she is really helpful all the time, especially during the office hours. You really have to pay attention though but she'll help you pass. Take her! Cute sense of humor also :)

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MATH4321
Nov 11, 2009

She is not a teacher at all. she cant teach. if you have taken any upper level classes from her you would be confused by how she teaches. seriously how can anyone teach this bad? i might seem biased but ask around poeple that have taken her 300~400 level classes. she doesnt really understand the material herself and still tries to act smart.

4.0
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MATH150B
Nov 17, 2009

At first, I really didn't like her, but after a semester, she's not that bad. She gives many examples, and the homework is pretty much the examples from in class. I never bought the textbook, and still have a good grade.

5.0
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MATH150B
Nov 19, 2009

Professor Alpargu is one of the Best professors I have had. She has an accent but it makes the class that much more fun. She does expect you to study study study. If you do the homework and come to class everyday, you will pass. If you are interested in what she is saying and participate she will grow to love you. I will definitely try to take her

3.0
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MATH150B
Jan 22, 2010

Good teacher but didn't give anyone in the class an A. If you want to learn, but not get the grade you deserve, then she is the prof for you.

1.0
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MATH120
May 19, 2010

She is the worst teacher I have ever had.She gives online homework but does not allow you to review the assignments because she is lazy.She does not go over relevant problems.Her annoying voice makes it hard to understand her.For finals, she made her self not available for office hours. She is not professional.She uses book slides. She is LAZY!!!!

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MATH150
May 23, 2010

listen to what others say will help you!!!! ratemyprofessor really helps. i should have read the comments before taking a class with her. she is unclear most the time. she is arrogant. she disrespects everyone and expect us to respect her. the hw and tests are not hard, but partial credits are given based on how much she likes you. very subjective!

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MATH120
May 24, 2010

The professor was nice and all but she sucked as an instructor, you pretty much have to depend on the book to teach yourself, I would not recommend her, and at times she does blame and sream at students for her incompetence.

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MATH120
May 26, 2010

she's nice as a person but a crappy teacher. whenever theres a problem with the class she'll blame the students even though it'll be her fault. expect a low b,c, or f.

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MATH120
Jun 29, 2010

she expects you to know everything before she teaches you. we spent a lot time study and still get lower grade than the ones she likes. as long as she likes you, you get A. if not, good luck!

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MATH335
Dec 27, 2010

Was the worst class I've ever taken because of her lack of teaching ability. I would visit her office hours quite frequently, but still was very confused on most of the material. Her tests are extremely out of left field hard and only sometimes are pulled from homework or book examples. Beware, she has to severely curve test scores. TERRIBLE!!!

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MATH335
Dec 27, 2010

LISTEN TO RATEMYPROFESSOR SHE IS HORRIBLE AND AVOID HER AT ALL COSTS!!! EXPECT NOTHING HIGHER THAN A C IN HER CLASS! She does blame us for not understanding sections which she failed to teach. Additionally, she'll expect you to cover enormous amounts of material for the test in such a short time! Lecture unclear and useless for doing homework. AWFU

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MATH338
Mar 4, 2011

She was nice, but her teaching wasn't easy to follow. She is smart, but expects students to get it and sort of gets pushy with a negative connotation if you don't get it. I did all the homework, all the projects, and failed all the tests. Something is wrong with her grading, weird, curved, secret hard to understand. Take class with another teacher.

3.0
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M335
Mar 16, 2011

I am currently taking the class right now...i wished i taken with another professor. She is very difficult. but also the course is very difficult. most students struggle in the material regardless of teacher. however, she goes at a very fast paced. the final is cumulative. she is very tough. she is willing to help a student until the end.

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CALC150B
Nov 14, 2011

Listen to others. Dont take her. Super difficult, and shes arrogant, and condescending. She expects you to know everything, as though you've taken the class already! I've never had so much difficulty with math until I took her. AVOID!

5.0
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CALCB9
Feb 8, 2012

Its a pretty difficult course. She can be a little mean so if your extra sensitive don't take her, but if you don't mind shes okay.She knows her stuff and does expect you to know your 150A I went to her office hours like crazy she was very helpful. I learned, I had an A til the final and I wasn't focused at all so I bombed, I would take her again.

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MATH438
Feb 21, 2012

She can be kind of scary and she has a short temper. Her lectures aren't always clear so read the book but she is really helpful in office hours. Don't be sensitive when you go, expect to feel a little dumb but then you'll finish the problems. She is easier on upper division courses than lower division.

2.0
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CAL150B
May 23, 2012

She doesn't care for the students at all. She treat you like you are nothing. Tests and final super hard. Please take someone else besides her.

3.0
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MATH150B
Jul 27, 2013

I could hardly understand whatever came out of this lady's mouth. A lot of kids hated her but they probably failed. I did all the HW but cheated using wolfram. SO I didnt learn much. MY highest grade on an Exam was a 37/60 and I passed with a C. She gave grades based off effort not scores. Thank GOD

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120
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2014

Great teacher. Just make sure you don't miss class and you ask questions even if it sounds stupid. Office hours is another great way to understand the material -- take advantage and get the most help you can possibly get.

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MATH120
Nov 19, 2014

The concepts are pretty easy, but the way she explains them makes them seem harder than they actually are. The tests are mostly definitions and concepts with some math. She also lets u use a "cheat sheet for the tests". She has an accent that makes in hard to understand her sometimes. The online Hw is a PAIN. Projects and HW save your grade.

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MATH120
May 11, 2015

It is a hard class. If you are not a math person, do not take her. She talks down to you if you need help and has a short temper. There was a student in my class who started the class a week late and she would always embarrass him for not being able to catch up fast. Overall, bad experience.

3.0
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ESM4054
Jul 28, 2015

They are very straight forward. As long as you do your work, try to Ace all quizzes and exams. Work hard. You can pass. I never got to go to office hours, I have no say in that. Don't judge a book by its cover, they are pretty patient, just expect you to do well.

2.0
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MATH150B
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2015

She has no type of way of grading, she sometimes gives partial credit or she doesn't. She is also bad at explaining concepts and talks too fast. Somewhat rude to students. Don't take her!

2.0
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MATH150B
Grade: C-
Dec 3, 2015

She doesn't give partial credit for every problem on tests, and sometimes you don't even get points for having the correct answer. She speeds through lectures, and is not polite when answering students' questions.

5.0
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MATH250A
Mar 7, 2016

Definitely a good teacher from my experience as a first yr transfer. Class is straight forward. Quizzes are straight from the homework and tests are off the quizzes and hw. She is very nice and really wants you to do well. Definitely recommend taking this class.

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MATH40
May 19, 2017
Would take again

She's a great professor and really enjoys teaching math. Although she might have a little attitude, she means well. She doesn't over complicate math like other people and she's a lot nicer during office hours.

Tough Grader
Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
MATH250A
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Bourget is a good math professor. She gave grade based on efforts, which you put in this class. Here is my tips for taking her: Don't skip class, Go to her office hour 2 or 3 times, study your homework, and Show your respect to her. Good luck.

Respected
TEST HEAVY
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MATH335
Grade: D
May 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

A in math 307 and A+ in math 302 but failed in her class ( Math 335). Dont expect any problems you learn in class and hw will be on her exams-theyre all brand new. There was 10 people taking the final exam out of 25. DONT TAKE IT .

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
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MATH335
Grade: B
Jul 9, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Bourget has high expectations and will lecture at a fast pace. Advice for success in this course: read the book, study her lecture notes and past exams, do the homework (even though it isn't graded), form study groups, don't miss class, go to office hours, and ask questions. Don't give up! Just stay above the mean!

1.0
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MATH150A
Grade: A-
Jul 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I've ever had. She left class one day for 30 mins, and told us just to run through problems we could find. One day she came in all upset about something and threatened to take 20% off all of our final exam scores based on one days participation.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
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MATH335
Grade: C-
Feb 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class has a reputation of being hard but Professor Bourget makes it 100 times harder. She is very rude and does not wait for you to catch up. The subject can be really interesting but she expects you to remember everything from your past classes without even taking 2 mins to review. If you can avoid this professor.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
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CALC250A
Apr 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She has 4 exams and a final. She has an attitude and is condescending. She will call you out for anything. You have to show respect. Her exams had 5 questions on them so if you mess one up then thats the whole test. Her grading scale is curved a lot. A 55 was a C for her class. Her accent is hard to understand at times. Reads off slides.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH435
Grade: Rather not say
May 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I have ever experienced in my entire college career. Rude & condescending to students in an UPPER division math class. Treated everyone like Kindergartners (or freshmen) when people are 20s+ with full-time jobs/kids. + Pushed political views. Tough grader. Language barrier. Not sure how she still has a job at CSUF. Do NOT take her.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
MATH335
Grade: B
Jul 1, 2020
Would take again

She grades you based on effort as said by some other students below. Attend office hours, make an effort and be respectful. I worked full time and took this course - it was tough but worth it, I learned so much. She can be very strict and serious at times, but I know that she enjoys math and enjoys teaching it.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
CALC250A
Aug 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She has a very rude attitude and gets mad if the class doesnt respond. She will call people out to answer. She reads off slides that are literally the textbook copy and pasted. Exams are 5 questions and no partial credit. Honestly try not to take her. She is hard to understand because of her accent. She gets mad for asking dumb questions.

1.0
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CALC250A
Aug 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dont take her!!! Shes rude and gets mad if you dont participate and you will get called out. No quizzes but exams are hard because even if you get the answer right but you dont do all the steps right she wont count it. Less people started showing up because of her teaching method.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CALC150B
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE HER She is over the top rude and hates having to explain things twice and will call you out if you ask "stupid" questions. Taking the class online since the pandemic is terrible and wouldn't recommend it. She ask to show both your hands and face and will freak out on you and start yelling if you don' show her. Argued with student

Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH150B
Grade: F
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She has no respect or understanding of the students. She gives no partial credit. The homework is easy, but the tests are hard. She chooses the most conceptual, time-consuming problems for the tests. She expects students to crane their necks and bend their backs so she can see every inch of you during the tests. She will call you out for anything.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH150B
Jan 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst professor I've ever taken by far. Her teaching methods are completely ineffective and she is practically useless. Learned 95% of my material from Youtube.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CALC150B
Grade: Rather not say
May 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very disrespectful, her class went from 32 to 7 students, continually makes students feel dumb and tell them that they will fail. Very Difficult to follow lectures as her writing is bad and odd compared to other professors

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
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CALC150B
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 1, 2022
Wouldn't take again

She makes a bunch of mistakes during lecture, gets pissed that nobody knows what she did wrong then proceed to resolve the problem in frustration. Has little to no respect to the student who paid top dollars for her class. Gets upset when a student asks a normal/lecture related-question. I stopped wearing my seatbelt driving to her class.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
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MATH250A
Nov 29, 2022

If you are taking any STEM courses requiring Calc 1-3 and ODE, Linear Algebra take it at JC or with a professor you know and love. Bourget literally yelled in a students face during lecture which led to a shouting match and ended in him switching courses and her trying to report him to the dean. Avoid her like the plague, never take her class.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
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M338
Grade: Incomplete
Jun 27, 2023

The homework and exams were reasonable. The prof isn't amazing. I got little value from lectures. I read (online) textbook to self teach. She's not exactly 'friendly', but I think that's alright since performance in the class will just be dependent on your practice outside of class. Just do all the problems in the book and you'll be fine.

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338
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 31, 2023

Warning! don't waste your money on this. The professor is not helpful. You will be better learning on your own than from this person who just reads off powerpoints and knows nothing

1.0
5.0
CALC250A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 31, 2023

She yells at students, does not explain the topics very well, is very rude to you when you are confused and asking for help. Do not take this class!!!!

1.0
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MATH250A
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2023

I had a 4.0 over almost 120 units, and then I took this professor. Don't get me wrong, this is a hard class, but with other professors I would've gotten an A. Do not take her under any circumstances, she'll make you want to drop out. Daily quizzes and impossible exams making students cry as she constantly talks about things that aren't math...

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH250A
Grade: B-
Dec 19, 2023

Took this class with her in Fall 2019. Although this class has very little abstract material, she will make this class very challenging. Her exams were very difficult and were not similar to problems from the homework. If you want to pass this class with a satisfactory grade, attend Supplemental Instruction and watch YouTube videos. Be careful.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH438
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 18, 2024

A crestfallen former graduate professor, she was demoted to undergrad classes because she made a whole cohort of master's students quit. So now she gets revenge by taking it out on all the undergrads who have no other choice but to take her class. Historically she has been the only one that teaches 435/438, so pray something major changes. Awful

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH250A
Grade: B-
Apr 19, 2024

This was not the best experience. She could be very rude and call you out for being wrong. She didn't really teach and the HW was difficult. There are quizzes every class on material that we previously learned so study hard. Avoid her at all costs. If some else is teaching Calc 3, take them. Or take it a a Community college. Don't take her.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
M338
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 1, 2024

If you can, like all the other reviews say, avoid her at all costs! Although the course seems simple, she grades and treats her students like she wants them to fail. She is very rude and will gaslight you for no reason. She will accuse people of cheating randomly and crash out randomly during class or during exams.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
338
Grade: A-
Aug 5, 2024

barely got an A in this class, and im a tryhard.shes super condescending and is a big weirdo, she prides herself on stats but confuses her self with problems by the book and looks up solutions on the problem to assure shes doing it right lol. get ready to teach yourself bcuz she doesnt know how to. no wonder she got fired before. glook yall fr !

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
338
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 2, 2024

She is genuinely one of the worst staff members that I've ever encountered at CSUF. She is extremely rude and condescending towards students during both lecture and office hours. She often berated me when I came to help for office hours for help and did not admit when she made mistakes. Please listen to the reviews on this website and avoid her.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
250B
Grade: B-
Jan 8, 2025
Would take again

She had quizzes every week but didn't clarify which date. The material was heavy, so she went fast on the lectures. Beware to take good notes. Exams were also based on homework and assignments in lectures. Literally, a random question from the homework was on one of the exams. If you understand the homework, guarantee you'll do well on quizzes.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CAL150B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 21, 2025

I dropped after the first day of class because: 1) 1-2 pop quizzes every week 2) 3 midterms ( ?? ) 3) Told someone if they use the restroom again they should stay there and not come back 4) Called people for yawning, or chewing gum 5) Said if she see's you on your phone you'll be kicked out of class Word count. She's the rudest instructor ever.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH150B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 22, 2025

She was rude and condescending, only showed up to first class. Although her class does have a curve built into the grading.

Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MATH150B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 22, 2025

Avoid her, save yourself the trouble. Rudest professor I've encountered here at CSUF. Treated us like high schoolers. Told us if we arrived late to not even bother showing up as she'll lock the door so you wouldn't enter. Need to ask permission to leave the room. Calls you out for anything. V condescending. Do yourself a favor & take someone else.

1.0
5.0
CALC150B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 31, 2025

This is the worst proffesor at csuf is embarrassing knowing she is view as an educator. She writes as many problems as possible in the two hour lectures making hard to even comprehend the material. She makes calculus extra hard. She is very rude, does not allow phones in class or going to the restroom. Expect 1 to 2 pop quizzes a week.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
CALC150B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 1, 2025

Do not take this professor. She doesn't understand the material herself, even though shes has been a professor for many many years. thats just sad

1.0
5.0
CAL150B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 2, 2025

Worst professor in human history. She should be removed from this campus and not hired at another.

1.0
5.0
CALC150B
Grade: F
May 3, 2025

Like the previous people said, Do not take take this professor. This is the worst experience ever, she needs to check herself. She needs to look at herself in the mirror and see how terrible person she is.

1.0
5.0
MATH335
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 5, 2025

took her for math 335. I should have looked her up on rate my professor. Dont waste a single second with her, thank me later

1.0
4.0
CALC150B
Grade: Not sure yet
May 5, 2025

yeah shes dookie

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
M335
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 6, 2025

My mental health absolutely declined taking this class. I have never felt more stressed in my life, dropped after two weeks in that time we had eight quizzes and she was such a harsh grader. Literally called you stupid if you didn't understand the material. 10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH335
Grade: C-
May 6, 2025

Awful professor, she has so much attitude and puts down every question killing any desire to learn. Graded by her quizzes and exams only. Quizzes are random and unusual. The only benefit is that there is no homework and no group projects. I would avoid her as much as you can

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CAL150B
Grade: F
May 6, 2025

DANGER DANGER DANGER! do not take this professor!!! she needs to be fired. Everyone and their momma agrees with me

1.0
5.0
CALC150B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 7, 2025

Cons: she locks the door if you are one minute late - doesn't explain well - slurred speech - might be heavily dosed with alcohol - looks drunk - gives her opinions on things not related to the class - slurred speech with alcohol smell breath Pros- You can withdraw whenever you want - you can see on rate my professor and choose to not take her

1.0
3.0
CALC150B
Grade: Not sure yet
May 11, 2025

It is very possible to pass her class, but she makes it more difficult than it needs to be. She is kinda weird and rude sometimes in the lectures. Other times, she can be nice. Take any other prof, but if you have to take her it is totally possible to pass.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
M335
Grade: Not sure yet
May 11, 2025

Not a good person, very rude to people. Find a different professor, this one isn't worth your time. Only guys with very low testosterone can tolerate her hahhahahahhahahahhah

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CALC150B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 14, 2025

This was not fun!!!!

5.0
1.0
M338
Grade: A+
May 16, 2025
Would take again

wow wow wow this is such an amazing professor the reviews do not match to the professors actual performance.Shes the best professor Ive ever had. Shes sweet and caring. I would give her 100/10 if I could.

Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
CAL150B
Grade: A+
May 17, 2025
Would take again

The best professor at this campus. She deserves higher pay for her outstanding skills.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
338
Grade: A+
May 20, 2025
Would take again

Very nice professor. The class was easy as 1 2 3

5.0
1.0
338
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2025
Would take again

OMG THIS PROFESSOR IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I WOULD TAKE HER AGAIN EVERY SEMESTER. I AM SO HAPPY!!! I LOVE MY SISTER THAT SMOKES.

5.0
1.0
338
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2025
Would take again

THIS PROFESSOR IS THE BEST CHAMPION.THIS IS MY DREAM TO BE AS HAPPY AS SHE IS. SHE IS CLEARLY HAPPY AND MISERABLE AT ALL. YOU CAN TELL SHE IS SOOO HAPPY.

5.0
1.0
MATH120
Grade: A+
Jun 18, 2025
Would take again

Nothing like some pf the past reviews say about her. Shes an awesome professor thats worth 1000 professors.

1.0
5.0
MATH338
Jun 19, 2025

I'm pretty sure she writes fake reviews on here to boost herself, she's awful. Extremely tough grader and will accuse you every chance she gets at cheating

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
338
Grade: A+
Jun 23, 2025
Would take again

Easy class with professor bourget. I studied hard and earned my grade.

5.0
1.0
CAL150B
Grade: A+
Jun 26, 2025
Would take again

I enjoyed professor Bourget. You get what you put in!

5.0
1.0
CALC250A
Grade: A+
Jun 30, 2025
Would take again

This professor is so great. I would recommend 100%

1.0
5.0
MATH338
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 1, 2025

Have you ever wanted to meet Helen Keller? Because if so, take this class and meet her for yourself. You will not be seen or heard, will only communicate if she think you are cheating (you are always cheating in her eyes). Only answers questions with sass and annoyance.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
338
Grade: C+
Jul 1, 2025

Very picky grader. She has a terrible attitude towards students and demoralizes students if they aren't "paying attention". Has made very unprofessional comments and actions in class, like "I wish I could electrocute you guys when you get an answer wrong," or decided to grab a student's AirPods and put them on. Terrible professor. Do not take her.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
338
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 10, 2025
Would take again

I loved this professor. She is one of my favorite. Her exams are really easy and straightforward

5.0
1.0
338
Grade: A+
Jul 13, 2025
Would take again

Fun class. Easy work

1.0
5.0
338
Grade: C+
Jul 24, 2025

Was very mean and condescending towards her students. Would not recommend!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
338
Grade: C+
Jul 28, 2025

This professor is crazy. I seems like she doesn't even like herself.

1.0
5.0
M338
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 8, 2025

She was extremely rude and condescending towards her students. This class should not be as difficult as she makes it seem, and I would definitely take it with another professor if you can. Please listen to these reviews, because none of them are exaggerating.

5.0
1.0
MATH150A
Grade: A+
Aug 12, 2025
Would take again

best professor at csuf

1.0
5.0
M335
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 28, 2025
Would take again

dropped class day 1

1.0
5.0
M338
Grade: F
Aug 31, 2025
Would take again

horrendous

1.0
5.0
M338
Grade: F
Sep 5, 2025
Would take again

dropped class day one

1.0
5.0
MATH150B
Grade: F
Sep 7, 2025

Avoid at all costs! She does not care if you have a contagious sickness. She has a test every class and belittles her students. Gave me anxiety attacks and drained me to the max.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CAL150B
Grade: F
Sep 24, 2025

dont waste your time. No second in her class is worth it

1.0
5.0
338
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 10, 2025

I dropped after three classes when it became clear that she did not know the lecture material herself. She used post it notes, wrote key terms, and spoke in circular sentences rather than having coherent thought processes. Had us watch hours long online lectures + class. I implore you to find a professor that respects your time, instead of her.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
M338
Grade: F
Nov 14, 2025

hell nah please do not take a class with her. you will regret it for the rest of your life

1.0
5.0
M335
Grade: F
Nov 17, 2025

if you want white hairs on your head like the professor, then take this class

1.0
5.0
MATH250A
Grade: F
Dec 3, 2025

wooooooow this is craziness

1.0
5.0
250B
Grade: C
Dec 6, 2025

Quiz almost every class, she will disrespect you if you don't know the answer to something. Its just not worth it

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
250B
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2025

Awful professor!!! too much pressure in this class

1.0
5.0
MATH435
Grade: D+
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

uhhh what the hell what the hell

1.0
5.0
250B
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2025

Worst professor I have ever taken at CSUF, condescending, distrustful, bitter and worst of all BORING! Daily quizzes then an hour and a half doing proofs that won't help on the exam. She is not help and gives off a vibe that makes you feel not smart when asking questions. Told the class we wouldn't make good engineers.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
338
Grade: F
Dec 22, 2025
Would take again

Give my class a bad grade please

1.0
5.0
250B
Grade: F
Dec 22, 2025
Would take again

Give everyone in my class an F

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