Best Math professor ever! Take his course.

Wonderful. He made me actually like math. His enthusiasm was infectious and really helped me in this course. I couldn't have done it without him.

Good at some topics, confusing in others. Beware: moves through material at a fast rate

Amazing teacher! I would go to office hours simply to do my homework. They were always scheduled to be two hours long, but he would stay for four or five. Very dedicated teacher; enthusiatic.

He is an amazing instructor. However, he expects a lot out of his students, so expect to study a lot. If you ever take him, be sure to focus mainly on the theorems and how each of them work or fail.

Amazing teacher. Expects a lot out of his students but is willing to help every step of the way. Very passionate about his work and his love of math is .....dare I say it? InFECtious.

Haik is an awesome instructor, and he is super clear and gives great explanations. He tells you exactly what he expects of you; as long as you pay attention, are relatively astute, and do the hard work necessary (i.e study and do the homework), there's no reason you shouldn't get an A in this class.

He was an amazing professor. There was never a day in class where he wasn't interested in teaching the subject and the students weren't interested in learning from him. I always came into his test knowing what to expect and there were never any surprises. His HW was very helpful to my learning and the TA was awesome.

Haik works very fast paced but he explains everything thoroughly. He really wants you to succeed. He tests very fairly and very straight forward. There are no tricks. Though it may be discouraging that he lectures at such a fast pace, he is always available for questions and he is more than helpful in ensuring that you have a good grasp of material

Hands down! best math professor I ever had in college. He is gives clear explanations of the required material and more. If you are really interested in math, he is the right professor for you. Expect to work hard in his class because he gives the longest hw assignments, but you will get an A if you do them the right way.

Great Professor! Very clear and would suggest taking his course.

Haik is one of the greatest professors ever. People who complain only do so because they haven't put in the effort. Haik expects a lot from his students because he thinks highly of them. He wouldn't insult them by making things too easy. He is readily available outside of class and is extremely enthusiastic.

People are not lying when they say he is a difficult professor. He makes your brain want to pop! Learning basic skills are not enough, you need to practice and go above and beyond. I failed miserably.

Haik is an enthusiastic mathematician and a fantastic teacher. It is easy to get lost if you're not attentive (and even if you are), but he is more than happy to help out in office hours and is excellent at explaining. Homework can be tedious but doable and there are no exams. You cannot slack off in this class if you wish to pass.

First off, the class is insane. MATH 023 is easily the hardest class at UCM but the complete lack of tests made the class much more bearable. The homework assignments are, however, incredibly difficult. I spent every other week doing nothing but the homework sets (library 247 for a week).

Haik is a really good professor. He may be intimidating, but he knows what he is talking about. He is very knowledgable in math. He really wants his students to KNOW the material- not just memorize stuff. It's tough, but he is always there to help.

Haik is such a good professor, honestly if you don't pass his class it's because you didn't try. He has 4 hours of office hours a week. He is very helpful, patient, and understanding. Best math professor at uc merced.

good lectures, helpful in office hours, assignments are long and difficult

I took him for vector calculus, and honestly that class was a joke, To EASY!!. Haik has watered down the material, Exams are too Easy, he is an easy professor. He wants people who are honestly not college capable to pass and therefore makes lectures and exams too primitive. His exams are at a high school level.

Took in Spring 2016 and it was a ROLLERCOASTER. Went to both lectures/ multiple office hours and spending hours outside of class to nail the material down.. this class was enlightening. Haik's excitement only made me want to learn more. It's a shame I'm a bio major otherwise I'd have taken math 23 24 etc. PUT THE TIME IN. Hardest I've ever worked

In my opinion, I found Haik to be inspiring. Most of the time he comes to class upbeat and excited to talk about math which makes it interesting to learn. However, make sure you pay attention and practice by doing lots of math problems. He makes sure every detail counts because a "careful student minds the details." If you have questions, ASK!

Haik's love for math is insane. I just took his class and passed with a B-. This class was insanely hard the work you have to put in is insane. I didnt study for my chem or bio final because of this course. Everything you do in discussions is pointless because the only thing that matters is passing the final, if you think you can slack goodluck.

Haik is extremely tough, but only so you can thoroughly learn the material. I was so close to dropping bc I had an F. But after studying and going to tutoring for the final, I ended up with a B- in his class. Going to lecture isn't enough you have to take the time to go to tutoring or studying outside of class. Don't be discouraged! Ask for help!

If you don't do well on the final you will fail.

I was scared to take his class at first. But truly, he is not bad at all. He cares about his students, and is willing to help! To do well attend ALL lectures, study for each quiz in discussion for two hours prior, ASK questions in lecture, and go to the math center. If you want a good grade you have to work for it.

People will tell you that his class is one of the toughest on campus. This is a flat out lie. Go to lecture, and make sure you're paying attention in discussion and you will have no problem getting an A.

The quizes determined my entire grade, didnt take the final due to a high grade. Make sure you study for the quizzes, every section is graded on a curve so your grade is likely not as it appears

Good lectures, passionate about math. Study for the quizzes and you will do fine. He is available in the math center. Make sure you know your algebra, or else you will probably struggle in this class. The final is structured so if you do well on the quizzes, you will pass the class.

Best professor for Linear Algebra & Differential Equations. If you pay attention, attempt the problems assigned and actively ask questions, you will learn. Dont be discouraged by the negative comments on his teachings. Those probably came from students that simply wanted to memorize steps for problems rather than learn the proofs and concepts.

It's not easy but learning what you learn in Haik's classes will make your other classes his material applies to a breeze because you will understand what you're applying and how you're applying it.

This was one of the hardest classes I've taken so far. The worksheets are hard and they go beyond what you learn in class; however, if you attempt all problems you will be fine. His lectures were engaging and I looked forward to class. His grading system is wack, but he really cares for his students and wants them to pass. Take Haik if you can!

You have to put in the work for this class not because of Haik but because of how dense the material is. Do well on the quizzes from the start to give you cushion. Attend lectures, office hours, and the final is 40% but he does some "curve" to get a lot of people to pass. It's not as bad as rumored. I was scared at first. Im glad I took it w/ Haik

Haik is a funny guy. He tends to go off on a bit of a tangent during lectures but overall will keep you engaged. Your best bet when taking his class is to study very very hard for the quizzes throughout the semester. DO NOT rely on the final exam to fix your grade, its typically challenging. Use office hours to your advantage!

The biggest lie of your life will be that professor Haik "is too hard". I was sincerely worried about taking his class because of all of these comments and bcs I struggle with classes in general. However, he gives us quizzes from problems that come straight out of the homework. If you don't understand something, go to his OH he's a really cool guy.

Please do not hesitate to take haik because of what you hear. He is literally one of the most caring professors. He curbed the class so heavily and rescaled the class so no student would be harmed. His lectures make sense. He answers all questions you have. He just wants to make sure everybody learns the material and he's very supportive.

Best teacher of my undergraduate career. Was a difficult class, if you don't stay active you will not understand the material. The class is hard for a reason and prepares you for upper div classes. He makes you feel respected and intelligent. Bottom line, he knows you can do it. He just doesn't appreciate laziness and shortcuts.

Ok I know he has a bad rep and everything but to be honest, he is pretty good. His lectures are all on discord/youtube so you can look at them during a quiz. He rounds up and curves the class so it's rare to fail. I think majority of his class has an A- or better! He is understanding and there's not much homework. Most grades comes from test.

Haik cares for his students and is understanding, especially during COVID. Although the material in the class is difficult, he drops 3 quizzes and a midterm and doesn't have a final exam. Some of the questions on his quizzes and exams can be frustrating though. If you're close to the next grade, he'll bump you up.

He is a great professor, makes everything relatively easy to understand using concepts and visuals. His quizzes are definitely tough, but the questions are directly from lectures and homework, so if you complete them on time and understand the basics of what he is teaching you, you will do fine.

Haik is a great if you care about learning the subject. If you understand the ideas, you can figure out how to do any problems he poses. Homework is important. He's very forgiving for algebraic mistakes, but expects that you understand the main concepts of the material. He answers questions about the material kindly too.

This class is so easy, TAs skim through the homework. Quizzes are copies of homework questions. Midterm are the same as the practice midterms with the addition of a handwritten homework problem. Homeworks are ironically much harder than exams questions. Extremely accessible outside of class. Overall great professor (No Final btw)

go to the lectures. all of them. he runs a hard class but he understands the material like you wouldn't believe and can break it down to a point where honestly it was easy. i think I only asked one question all semester. haik is very enthusiastic and will explain things further after the class is over too.

If you show that you care, he will pass you. Very hard class recommend to those who want to learn.

Took math23 and math32 with him in the same semester so his midterms were all on the same days. I do not recommend taking multiple classes with him in the same semester. Very tough but good professor, learned a lot.

Haik is very knowledgeable and is alwasy willing to exapnd on topics so long as you put effort in. As long as you go to lectures and do the homework you will be fine.

Attend lectures! Haik's a great teacher and a decently lenient grader. His tests are curved, but I can't say if this will continue for future semesters. The tests are easy enough if you understand the subject, even just partially. I'd also recommend his office hours.

I had Haik for Calc 2.This was a difficult class, but I was able to enjoy learning the material by going to his office hours for help and utilizing the Math Center. He is down to earth and an amazing teacher who is understanding. He tried out a new system that I think worked very well for our class, where retaking tests were a main part of it.

Haik is a great professor, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. His tests are hard, but I've heard that he has recently started to opt out of having midterms and finals.

Haik is a great teacher, who is passionate about the subjects he teaches. That being said, his classes are hard, because they too are built for those who are passionate about math. Realistically, they are not for the average person; you will work hard. All in all, he cares about you, your understanding, improvement, all while being fun and kind.

whole class was graded based on 10 quizzes and each one is all or nothing(can retake every 2 weeks). graded pretty harshly as one error could give you a 0. the main issue i had was that 4 of the 10 quizzes all happened on finals day without any chance to retake (all the material was crammed in the last week). DO A LOT OF PRACTICE PROBLEMS IT HELPS

I liked the class a lot. Grade depends on mastery quizzes worth 80%, but you can retake failed questions every 2 weeks. Con, quizzes are pass/fail, no partial credit. Answers are only correct if done w/ same methods taught in class. He teases students, but is nice. He knows his math. Put in the work & you'll be fine. Do the homework, it helps.

He moves really quick through his lectures and it's hard to keep up with him. However, he is willing to work with you. GO TO OFFICE HOURS. He has an all or nothing grading system, but if you put in the work you will be fine. He is super intelligent and wants his students to work hard. Just don't be lazy and you will do good.

I've taken his class three times: Math 21, 23, and 24. He's taught me more than any professor here. He's tough, but. his proctoring truly has reshaped my study habits. He knows his material deeply, and if you commit to his challenging lectures and homework, you'll love his class, If you don't attend lecture and don't do the work you will HATE him.

This isn't an easy class to pass but if you put the work in and try hard throughout the semester you'll do well in the class. The mastery topic quizzes can be challenging but you can attempt them as much as you want, he also emails a list of things you need to know for each topic a few days before the quiz.

His class was a big time sink. But if you need to take a lot of math, I think it's worth it in the end. Unlike a lot of lecturers he actually understands the material, so he gives you the tools and explanations that are most useful. Compared to most, the work is harder but the lectures and notes are much more focused and helpful.

Haik is a really good lecturer and you can tell he's really passionate about what he does, but the class this far is pretty difficult. He only grades us on weekly quizzes and nothing else. The grading on quizzes is all or nothing for points. I'd recommend studying the textbook problems repeatedly, and go to office hours if you can.

He's overall a good professor. There is no midterm or final for his class. He just lectures pretty fast, does not give partial credit on quiz questions, and the quizzes are every week in discussion with all of them being worth 3 pts each.

This class was challenging, however I think that Haik is by far the best professor to teach Math 012. His class is structured differently than a regular class; we were only graded on 3 point quizzes and nothing else, including no final. He cares a lot for students, and sets curves for each discussion which determines you final grade. Go to lecture!

Haik is a genuinely caring professor who truly wants to see his students succeed, without worrying about being overstressed or about the small mistakes they can make when solving a problem. There are opportunities for extra credit, fair grading, and lectures that actually make sense, even if you're bad at math. I learned more and enjoyed math more.

Being in his Discussion was genuinely the best thing ever. I have always struggled with math. Haik noticed that and made it his mission to be sure I could catch up. He was always available before discussion in the STEM tutoring Hub for extra office hours, and he tutored my study group personally while we were there. He was also a very fair grader.