Great Professor. Very clear wit his examples and he's funny too. Cracks alot of Calculus jokes and stuff. Keeps his students interested. Tests are reasonable..studying is required but they are not that bad. Daily 1 question quizzes are give on stuff learned on previous day. Super easy. Great Prof. Recommended

Very friendly and helpful. His notes are easy to comprehend and they help alot on exams and quizzes. Attendance isnt mandatory but quizzes are almost everyday at the end of class. Very clear and precise with examples, goes thru step by step. If you have any questions, he's more than clear in answering them. Takes time in remembering everyones name

best professor i have ever had, i'm currently stuck in 1B with some women who has an awful accent and i'm nearly failing now. I did so well in his class and understood everything. Best professor! would've liked to take 1b with him but he wasn't teaching it for some reason. I would've gone out of my way to have him even taking 8 am's when his are

Awesome professor. I would reccomend him to anyone taking Calc. Very clear and wants his students to do well.

Incredibly helpful professor. The man knows the content well and even though he's full of corny jokes I never dislike going to this class. From what I understand the other Calc1A/B professors are very unhelpful. The problems he assigns can be challenging but his explanations are crystal clear. Sign up for his class ASAP.

He is a good teacher. However he practices favoritism and he can make you feel uncomfortable intentionally. I stopped trying to ask him for help because he would always give me funny looks and sometimes he would ignore me completely when i was just asking for help. He is two faced, although he teaches well.

Great teacher. Recommend taking him. Gives hard problems on quizzes and homework but that helps you get ready for the tests which aren't as hard

Great Professor! Professor Troughton knows how to teach and he teaches everything CLEARLY. However, he gives hard homework problems and relatively hard quizzes. But come test time, you are READY for the exam!

Troughton is an excellent professor and one of the best I have had. He is extremely clear in his lectures and his test and quiz questions are straightforward. Would take him for every math course at UML if I could.

Gives a quiz every other class. Takes points off for notation errors on quizzes and tests. He really knows the material and he teaches it well.

Best math teacher I have probably ever had. Makes Calc 2 look very easy. Very enthusiastic while teaching just loves math. Math teachers don't get better than this guy. Tests are pretty easy as long as you have prepared yourself by making sure you understand the material. Just be ready for the quizzes every day easy to lose points just be careful.

Very, very difficult course. However, it's very worth it. You come out of class being much smarter, and having a true understanding of the material. Lectures are clear, concise, and quick. No wasted time whatsoever. He can come off a little caustic sometimes, and is very sarcastic, but overall a superb teacher. Don't go in expecting an A.

He gives quizzes every other session but they are fair game. He is very clear and answers every question you ask. He knows his stuff and more importantly he has talent for teaching. I recommend him.

Great course, with valuable information that you can apply to your career almost immediately. It may seem difficult week to week, but you just have to go through the assignments a few times, and you'll get it. You have to put the time in. Study, practice formulas, and you will pass.

Amazing professor. Extremely clear and to the point. Can be tough if students skip classes or don't take notes. Gives the usual amount of homework for introductory courses but has a quiz every other lecture. As a result, I found myself prepared for the exams well. He's not for students who are looking for easy grades and light lectures.

Amazing professor. He gives clear explanations for calculus problems, and never fails to make include the students in his lecture.

had him for Calc 2. Great professor, really knows the material. very energetic. quizes every other class, but are very top level. only downside: he is heavy on the MyMathLab HW.

Honestly, Troughton is a good prof. He tries to make a super boring/difficult subject (calc2) interesting. He designs his class to be hard because he actually wants you to learn. HOWEVER, he is extremely rude and condescending when you ask a question. HE EVEN MADE FUN OF A STUDENT WHO RECEIVED A LOW TEST GRADE.

While Troughton is tough, you WILL learn calculus. This guy takes his job very seriously so if you give him any BS you will be sorry. His expectations are fair and clear especially if you're a STEM major. He's tough but I repeat, you WILL learn if you do what you're supposed to. Also quirky and loud, even at 8AM.

Mr. Troughton takes his job very seriously. He does have high expectations, however he is very meticulous in his lectures and will clearly outline what you need to know. He will try to scare you with the level of difficulty of the material. Show up, pay attention and you'll do fine. Great teacher!

One of the best teachers I have ever had. The material is difficult, but he introduces it in an easy-to-follow manner. He definitely is passionate about math and teaching and that comes through in his thorough teaching style. Do all the homework and attend every class and you will be fine.

Troughton's an adjunct which makes absolutely no sense to me bc he should be a permanent professor. He's an amazing teacher, he teaches you everything he knows in class and you have to review it at home, but that's it. I'd recommend him if you're a math major, if not then you'll probably find him extremely difficult

He comes off as intimidating at times but if you put in a little extra effort, he can be very reasonable. He explains calculus very clearly so that you can be successful in this course and other math courses to come. The number one thing to remember is to follow his expectations clearly because he can take off points for making even minor mistakes

He was a really good teacher, made Calc 2 understandable and not a total nightmare. Gives quizzes every other class, they're tough but doable and helpful for exams. Not the nicest guy, you just have to work hard, do all the homework and don't miss quizzes/class.

Nearly everything you need to read is in the lecture notes, but you'll need the book because all assignments are through MyStatLab. Assignments are crazy hard if you don't read and prepare and projects are brutal (except SPSS). The grading is merciless: class average was 54.8 at the end of class, median grade was 64.3. Dedicate 4 -6 hrs per week.

Troughton is a great guy, and the biggest issue people have with him is that he requires you to do the work correctly and doesn't accept anything else. The course can be difficult for many, but if you show up every day, do the work, and take notes you'll be fine. Do the class examples after class to actually learn it. Recommend him for Calc 2.

Troughton is one of the best math teachers I have ever had. He is very adept at explaining the material and his class structure is designed to make you pass if you put the effort in. Every other class has a quiz, but if you utilize his online worksheets and do the takehome quiz resubmits, you will pass with flying colors.

Engaging lectures. If you put in the work you will succeed. The physical book is not required but MyMathLab is. Quizzes every other class. Grades not just on right or wrong answer but on notation as well.

You can clearly tell Professor Troughton has such a passion for math and teaching. He explains topics in a very clear and sometimes even a funny way. Religiously do the work sheets, DO NOT study MML problems. He's a tough grader and very strict on notation. This is a very tough class, you need to put in a lot of effort, he makes you work for it.

Professor Throughton is amazing. He is really tough though, so be ready to study and work on hard problems. However, you will be out witj a very solid calculus background. He is really good at explaining and teaching in general. Recommended.

He's a great teacher for Calculus II. Despite being a tough grader on notation, once you get used to the grading style it becomes easy to get decent grades. He spends more time than most of the other teachers so expect a lot of examples for each topic. His second class of the day is the best according to him.

The best calculus professor Ive had tbh. He ACTUALLY explains the concept AND how you get the equation/s instead of making you simply memorize everything. Everyone complains about notation but its literally calculus so obviously if you wrote it wrong itll be understood differently. Definitely recommended if you could put in effort.

Dr. Troughton is one of the most inspiring teachers for calculus I can think of. He has a very specific structure to his class: Monday is a test then lecture, Wednesday is test resubmit due, then Friday is take home due. He explains concepts meticulously, and people who complain about him being a harsh grader never took his feedback and fixed it.

Phenomenal lecturer. However he is an incredibly tough grader to the point where it was obnoxious. I would be able to explain the concept and get correct answers and still barely pass the quiz or test. His class sunk my GPA before I even had gpa to sink.

I would take all of my math classes with him if I could. He will try to scare you with the tough material but its not as hard as you think. Pay careful attention, write everything down and you will pass with ease. If you dont care about learning the material and dont put in the effort, you will have a hard time. Study notes and quizzes.

Taken during pandemic. Prerecorded lectures that explained everything really well. Solid resources for additional practice. Strict and picky with the way you show your work.

I'll preface by saying I am horrible at anything math related. Stats was required for my degree. Prof. Troughton made the course very simple. Detailed how to use SPSS and was fair on grading the projects. If you stay on pace and don't slack you'll be fine. Your final grade is on you. I would gladly take another course with Prof. Troughton.

High quality professor and class. Yeah, he is strict and can come off as rude sometimes, but I gained so much out of the class. If you want a challenge, take Troughton's class.

Professor Troughton is a tough grader, super picky about notation. His lectures are great. There are quizzes every week and three tests. The MMLs don't help so it's best to do the worksheets and other resources. Study ahead of time, learn the notation, and you'll be fine. He can be a little mean in class, but at the end of the day math is math.

Professor Troughton is a challenging professor. His grading is really hard, but if you pay attention to details and work out the problems how he does them (which is helpful) you will do well. You MUST study Calc 2 everyday if you want to do well. It is a hard class. I was able to get a 96 final grade because of my hard work.

Really good at making you understand the material. However any questions can be futile as he doesn't give much support. He's also pretty strict grader but is true to his word about grading and has many resources there for you to use. As long as you attend class and make sure to study and put in the work its not too bad.

On one hand, Prof. Troughton is a notoriously hard grader and goes through class. On the other, he explains the concepts extremely well during class. He's the type of professor that really wants his students to succeed in life, and he does that by instilling fundamental skills in his students. In this class, you really need to want to learn to pass

If you are just trying to pass calc 2 dont take this professor. If you want to not only learn the materiel, but be extremely good at it take calc 2 with him. He is a very harsh grader but also fair. Grading criteria is very clear. The lectures are extremely informative if you pay attention. Be prepared to work very hard and he will teach you a lot.

Very time-consuming class, but I think learning Calc, in general, is time-consuming. Willing to put in the effort? This class isn't as bad as it seems. Block out ~3-5 hours a week I'd say. Maybe more if there's an exam coming up and you want an A. Also, his lectures have stories and stuff so it's less easy to get bored. SYNTAX matters! glhf

He is an excellent professor for people with strong math background. One of the best prof I've had; one con is that he grades extremely harsh.

Troughton teaches Calc II a notoriously difficult subject which can grant him the reputation of being a difficult professor.However he teaches a way that utilizes logic and understanding as opposed to memory.His personality keeps me awake during his class and u wont be shamed if you ask a genuine question and not one that he answered numerous times

If you did well in calc 1 and are good at algebra, then this class isn't too challenging. If not, either don't take this class or figure it out beforehand.

He's a very tough grader, has a very sarcastic way of presenting the material, and hates repeating himself. Some find that off-putting. Try not to take it too seriously. I personally found it entertaining. Great with one-on-one help. That 60% DWF is a clac2 stat- not necessarily his class. Pay attention and read the syllabus and you'll get thru it.

Troughton is a good teacher; his lessons are clear, well-written, and explained. He teaches at a good pace and I never really felt rushed. However, it is obviously a difficult class so it is very topic-heavy. He can come off as a little rude and unpredicting, either being annoyed or understanding with questions. Overall though, a good professor.

A great Professor, always has jokes that progress as the semester goes on. His lectures are always clear, always open to questions (be sure that you are actually listening to the lecture and going through the homework before asking). Took him twice, withdrew once due to my own negligence, when he says something, he means it and speaks truth.

Yung Howard low key the GOAT. So quirky. So awesome. This class is literally just 3 colored sheets of paper. Practice exams are 1 to 1. Take him, ignore the sassy lads that say otherwise.

I never walked out of class confused, and there was a ton of practice material for tests/quizzes. He's the kind of professor you either love of hate, if you're up for putting in the hours required and want to learn, you're gonna do well. If you want an easy A, don't take him.

If you are good with Calc I, your algebra skills, do all the HW assignments, talk to him and participate in class, there is no reason to not take this likeable man. He is funny as hell!

Professor Troughton was tough, but fair. The homework allows you to repeat the questions until you get an A and each assignment had thorough critique about what you should have done differently which helped me ultimately get an A in the course. My advice: exams are open book, so use Excel to create calculators to save time during the exam.

Best math teacher I have ever had. His lectures are amazing, he makes difficult topics easy to understand. He is super picky about notation, but I have always been particular about notation as well because it helps me process things better. He's super funny and he's super passionate about math.

Professor Troughton was a great teacher, who explained concepts well while managing to sprinkle in a few jokes here and there to keep us entertained. Best math class I have ever taken. He is picky about notation, but this has been really helpful to keep my work organized, which will definitely be important for me going forward in engineering.

Although he is very particular with his grading, he does an excellent job explaining topics. I never once left a class confused on a topic. If you want an easy A, this professor may not be for you; however, if you want to actually learn the material, I highly recommend this professor.

This is a very hard class. Troughton teaches in a way that forces you to learn, which is why many people do not like him. I felt that I did learn a lot, but I had to put in the time and work for it. Calc 2 is a weeder class for a reason and many people will fail or withdraw from this class.

Aside from the normal Blackboard discussion board posts, this class isn't too bad. You can get through the class using only his notes and the homework to learn the concepts. He lets you use your notes and excel sheet during the exams, which was super helpful. He also gives some opportunities for potential extra credit. I would take him again!

Troughton makes sure you actually learn calculus. Likewise, his grading is somewhat unforgiving. In that sense, I would only recommend him to people who are willing to put in the work. Overall, he was a super funny guy and he genuinely cared about the material he taught. After taking his class, I have a rock-solid understanding of calc II concepts.

Someone said to me if you want to just pass Calc 2 take someone else...but, if want to actually learn and understand Calc 2 then take Troughton. He has great lectures and explains it very well. He's a tough grader. -takes off points for the slightest omission, even if you get the answer correct. That was my issue but it made me a better student.

Want to pass this class? DO EXTRA CREDIT HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS. They most-literally saved my grade. Troughton is a tough grader, I mean I forgot a dx and he took off points, but doing the extra credit homework assignments (there's 30) literally saved my grade. They not only taught me the material, allowing me to pass tests, but gave us bonus points.

His grading is unforgiving. You will almost never be confused in his class. The optional HW is added at the end but it WILL change your grade LETTERS. There will be 3 exams and a final. The Final will replace the lowest exam if it is better than the others. I had a D the last day to withdraw and finished with a B. His class is hard but passable.

Professor Troughton runs a tough, but fair class. The lectures can be dense, but the homework allows you to really learn the concepts. I found unstuck AI and Excel to be super helpful study tools. Overall, a challenging yet rewarding experience.

Prof. Troughton is probably a great mathematician but not the best at explaining super thoroughly. No official office hours, and he wasn't super helpful/welcoming when I had questions. Use tutoring or watch videos if you don't understand something. Do the optional homework and the final replaces your worst exam grade so that can be a huge boost.

He's a strict grader for sure, and there are times he teaches separately from the textbook (MML is used only for homework). Take his class if you actually want to know the material and do the optional homework for both calc practice and the extra credit, which can boost your quiz grade by letters.

This is genuinely the best math teacher I've ever had. His lectures are very engaging, he cracks jokes, and he explains the WHY, which is something very few teachers do. He will ask for pure memorization for a formula max two times in the semester. Other teachers will show you formulas and hope you internalize them. The daily HW is a lifesaver too.

He is one of the best math professors I've ever had. He is very well organized and straightforward about the material in class. While he can come off harsh at times, it's usually not for no reason. There's extra credit assignments due every class which are very beneficial to succeeding in the class.

Hard grader but is very clear about it. Lectures are amazing, some of the best I've had at UML (which is more than I can say about most other profs here). Lots of work though, if there's a better prof in another section I'd try for that first, but if you're stuck with him then it's not the end of the world tbh.

This professor is the hardest one of all the Calc 2 professors, but he's an incredible teacher. I never left class confused. The class consists of 1 weekly HW assignment, 3 weekly hw assignments worth extra credit, weekly quizzes, 3 tests, and a final. Take him if you are willing to put the effort in, expect a large time commitment

One of the best Professors I have had contingent on you wanting to learn the subject. You basically need to do all the extra credit and study for a couple hours a week outside of class. Amazing lectures, but if you don't want to learn Calc it will be the worst experience you can have. very tough grader and has next to no sympathy for students