very good teacher. willing to help. watch out, he is tough...tough tests and labs too. grades hard. but very good teacher. if you want to learn something, have a good amount of time, and willing to work hard, take him. GREAt teacher.

VERY difficult math professor, but he's very helpful. If you can, take Manke instead.

Had him for Math 70 also. You can learn alot but he is very tough. I got B in Math 70 but barely sqeeked a C in Math 134, but I feel like I understand it very well. I hear almost any other instructor is easier. The MJC counsling office recomended that I take math classes at Delta or Chapman:(

Tough grader (only 1-2% of his students earn A's), but good prep for competetive UC courses. If you think you're brain is built for STAT, he's the one to take.

He expects a lot from his students. He likes to seem intimidating but he's a nice guy. If you need help, i recommend that you go see him during his office hours. He is much more approachable when alone. Go to him often and he will realize that you are trying. I got F's and D's on all my test and he still passed me because I tried!keep with it!

Very difficult teacher, don't take him unless you really want to learn the subject. You will need to spend hours of time outside of class to keep up, but at the end, you will actually have an understanding of the subject. If you're just looking to fulfill a requirement, look somewhere else.

Be ready for put in lots of time and effort with Dr. Curl. He grades on a curve. He has many office hours and is willing to help if you go to him. I put in a good 15+ hours a week and ended with a B. I would take Dr. Curl again.

Dr. Curl is a really cool teacher. I took his math class in the summer and it was fun. He may be unclear sometimes and make easy things difficult but overall he is a great teacher

I took him for my Calc 1 class years ago. He gave a mini quiz on basic graphs we should know. I didnt know them and I was mad at him. I should have been really mad at myself, and now that I am a teacher I see his point. I think he is a wonderful teacher and one of the nicest teachers I have had. I tell my students they need to know the basic graphs and show them over and over so if they ever were in a class like that, they would be well prepared for something like that. Thank you Dr. Curl.

One of the best math teachers I've ever had! His energy is boundless, his knowledge profound and he has the added advangage of being charasmatic. Mrs. Curl is superb as well. Math is a challenge for most, he makes it a creative process. MJC is lucky to have this talented team.

Modesto Junior College is lucky to have Dr. Curl as one of the TRUE math professors. I am in a university now and if you don't like his teaching then you are not ready for an upper division university courses. Dr. Curl prepared me well in statistics and this is just the basics. Awesome instructor, keep doing what you're doing.

I had Dr. Curl about 15 years ago for stats and I learned a great deal. He teaches the class as a true professor and is as good as any teacher in any university. Learning requires work. You will learn and he will help you if you are comitted to learning.

he challeneged me a whole lot...and gave a great foundation for me to learn huge amounts in a little time. he is passionate about stats and will express it through his teaching. he also wants his students to succeed! great class to take. he's an awesome example of what i'd expect college professors to be like.

very easy class if you actually attend every day and pay attention. Teacher is great and really cares for his students success. I recommend this teacher!

dR. cURL was one of the most helpul math teachers I have come across. He goes out of his way to help students and make sure they pass his course. He has a sense of humor sometimes which is always a plus, especially if you take his morning classes and are still half awake. He is an amazing individual along with a great teacher. Thank you Dr. Curl!!!

Dr. Curl is one of those knock you down to build you up kind of teachers. At first I thought I would hate him and the class, but in the end I actually liked him. He's a great teacher if you have a good basic math background and are willing to do the work. If you don't try you won't get it and he won't slow down to make sure that everyone gets it.

He is very demanding. Everything that you learn you are going to need. I loved him and now I tutor for him.

Curl is a VERY demanding instructor. He does take an interest in student learning, but it almost seems as if he does it for his own twisted reasons. A fantastic human being but maybe doesn't belong in a comm. college classroom. On the other hand, you kids just wait until you hit university level courses where you actually have to use the material.

Dr. Curl is a great teacher. He expects alot from students, but is willing to put in the extra time to make sure all questions students have are answered. He also gives helpful ideas and information on how to prepare and pass college classes. I really enoy his teaching style. If you want to learn about math Dr. Curl is a great teacher.

Dr. Curl is one of the best teachers i have ever had. If you are willing to learn, he will take the time to teach. He puts a lot of his own unpaid time into teaching and thinking of new ways to improve his teaching methods. I would recommend him to anyone who is serious about furthering him/herself in mathmatics. Doc Rocks!

so honestly I have never been a math person. in fact its always been my worst subject, until I met this teacher. now im not saying math is now my best subject, but its now much easier to understand all because of Dr. Curl. yes, this class is challanging but you'll do fine as long as you care about your grade.

I think it is so much easier to learn something from someone who loves what they do regardless of how much you used to hate it. Dr. Curl's charismatic personality towards the love of mathemathics nearly makes me want to love it to.

Although Dr.Curl is a tough teacher,he wants you to learn and prepares you for the next level. I feel he is a wonderful teacher. He wants you to pass and he's always available during his office hours and willing to help. I really learned a lot from him, he's there to teach and thats his passion. If you want to learn take him.

Dr. Curl expects students to study and do work in books, if you are capable of doing this his class is easy. He is very dedicated in his work and helpful. Approachable if needed.

I took Dr.Curl for math 10, hadnt been in a collage class for over 15 years. He is a very dedicated tacher, allot to learn, he does seem to go the long way around teaching, but his CD's in the book are great, he has an on line couse you can use to help you with too. Tests are hard, he is helpful.

Dr. Curl is a great "old school" teacher. He expects YOU to do your homework and exercises. If you can commit to that you can fly thru this class. I learned so much and can't wait to have him again as an instructor.

Dr. Curl is the best math teacher, yes he is a bit hard but he only wants us to succeed in future math classes, I never liked math but with him he made it seen easy and now I enjoy his class. I recommend him if you like i teacher that really cares about you.

NOTE: This is a telecourse. Professor Curl may come across as enjoying hearing himself talk, but you'll appreciate him more as the semester goes on. Expect to do 1 hour of lecture along with 2-3 hours of homework everyday. Use tutors! He teaches you how to do Math instead of just go through the motions and memorize enough to pass.

I hated math before taking it with Dr. Curl. I had failed math 71 and 72 before retaking the latter with him. This man knows his stuff! He really got me into a subject I despised.I'm doing great in math 90 now. Don't expect an easy A, he'll make you work but it's all for the best. You're in college, suck it up and do the work.

I really enjoyed his teaching but I am not a JC student. He should probably be teaching at a higher level since JC students aren't use to his kind of difficulty. I enjoyed his class very much, I just think he should be teaching at a higher level college

Dr. Curl is a hard grader and assigns a lot of homework. However, as much as I hated the homework, I have to admit he is right--repetiion is the best tool to learn the material. It will definitely help you in higher math. He is really good on a one-to-one session. Make an appointment with him and he will be more than happy to help you--btw TUTORS!!

The guy, has an Awesome beard, i took his summer course 5 weeks and 10 hour of day studying.. he is very tough but if you keep up do the work and do good on labs you will pass you just need a 60% to get a C. which if you put the work can be easy.

He is a FANTASTIC professor! Knows his stuff. People are saying he's hard to understand, ok I get that... to a point. If you read, and ask questions, he answers them to the tee and makes sure you get it before moving on. No question to him is a stupid one which is nice to those who are scared to ever raise their hands. Do the work and TAKE HIM!

hes a very good teacher

dr curl is an unuaual creature he will nurture you if you show that you need it, but 'cuz most ppl dont, he doesnt know that you need it so he wont. as a child he hated math then it clickd so he understands math troubles.ppl ive seen that dont like him r ppl that fail his class even though he tells you "if you need help go to my office" they dont

This dude was awesome! I finally got the challenge i always wanted. I took his statistics class in the summer. You just got to be at the top of your game, do what you got to do, and do not whine. His humor is realism humor or sarcastic humor btw.

Best teacher ive had so far. Highly effective teaching strategy.

I have spoken to many people who have taken statistics twice before passing. It is a difficult subject. Dr. Curl bleeds statistics! He does have little patience for slackers, who seem to be everywhere at the junior college level. Statistics requires your full attention during class and at home in order to get an A (which i did). Inspiring class.

Dr. Curl is one of the best professors at MJC. He goes out of his way to go above and beyond the expectations I've ever had for a professor. He is very dedicated to making sure you understand the material. I liked his lecture style. I would take him again. Reciprocate the effort he puts into his job and you will succeed. He is very motivating.

He is the best teacher I've ever had. Don't get me wrong, his course is difficult, but he is VERY involved with his students and does everything in his power to help you succeed. You will basically have no life, and 100% dedication is necessary in a class like this.

Dr. Curl is an amazing professor. He genuinely cares about the material and makes sure to not only teach you the concepts, but also how they apply to the real world. His class is not easy by any means, he treats you like an adult and expects a lot out of his students. Statistics can be a difficult class no matter who your professor is. JUST STUDY!

best teacher by far. I took him for a summer course that lasted 5 weeks and believe me it was very difficult.. I cried three times. you MUST study and breathe stats in order to pass. Hard exams, lots of homework. Advise group studying because thats what helped me receive a B. very helpful, he even came to barnes and nobles to help us study.

Don't take in summer if u have work or obligations that keep u busy. You'll need a lot of time to study and do hmwrk! He posts up the recordings of his lecture and has a facebook page where you can ask questions and talk to ppl in your class. He relates stats to the real world. In general, stats is difficult but he makes it easy to understand!!

ok so heres the thing yes it is a hard class i wont lie. No it isn't impassable. I passed with a B his test are not easy they are intense i suggest you start a group and do a group study. Dont worry through you will pass the class just put your part in it too don't just relay in attending and get an A. STUDY!!!!!

Dr. Curl was a great professor, he was clear and always posted his notes online so you could go back and review practice problems. Exams are difficult but straight forward. Some students often associate a tough class with a professor being bad, but Curl is great at explaining each problem! If you really want to understand stats then take him!

This is not an easy course; anywhere. Either you understand statistics or you don't. He presents it in a straightforward way, and will take time to help you. If you can't handle a little sarcasm, that's on you. But he does care, and will still take time to help you no matter how annoyed he may get. His mastery of the subject is amazing.