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easy....very easy...
GREAT GUY! DOWN TO EARTH. EASY AS HELL. JUST REVIEW WHAT HE SAYS IN CLASS FOR TESTS. REALLY GOOD TEACHER N SO EASY TO PASS
Very intelligent just has a little trouble at times getting his point across. Other than that just show up pay attention and you'll be fine. Has a lisp and it can be difficult to pick up some words he says.
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Nice guy, very easygoing, and always willing to help. The only downside is he's a little too lenient as far as disciplining the class, although that may well be a plus for some.
Nice guy and very helpful. I only took the class maybe 2 weeks and had to leave but helped me as much as he could. Definately recomment him if you need a good math prof.
Take this class with him, it seems like a lot in the beggining! IT is so0o ez and he is so layed back! i highly recommend!
Good guy, just the class is mad boring. You do learn though and his tests are easy
I LOVE Mr. Fulton! He is a good teacher, and a really nice, easy-going guy. If ur liberal arts major & u still need a math sequence, take both of these with Fulton; they are easy A's.
A great class to take for the future teacher. There are a lot of writing assignments but they are usually part of future tests. So far my favorite professor at SCCC. The man is brilliant!
I enjoyed this class. NOT because the class was intresting or anything.. but the guy is very down to earth. His tests weren't hard and he grades really easy! i recommend him.
very easy going teacher, lets you bring a cheat sheet with formulas etc to all tests, lets you hand in assignments late, class can get boring, but if you need help he's always help you, i HIGHLY recommend this teacher
hes awesome... nuff said
Great guy! He made such a hard topic so much easier. Extremely funny. Tests were all partial credit, and he gave points as much as possible. Take him whenever possible!
He's great. take him for ma70,he actually teaches all the maths.
Very nice guy..funny without trying..easy tests...doesnt take attendance..def recommend him to anybody
I would only recommend this class if you have already taken Precalc classes..its hard work. There arent a lot of tests. doesnt check the hw, but u shoudl do it. He has a lisp which can get annoying, and the class is pretty boring and goes slow, but he always helps you...he doesnt take attendance either
I RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER TO ANYONE WHO STRUGGES IN MATH ESP. ALGEBRA. HE IS SUCH A NICE GUY IS ONE OF THE BEST MATH TEACHERS ON CAMPUS. HE GOES OVER THE MATERIAL UNTIL YOU GET IT. THE TESTS ARE EASY IF YOU STUDY THE MATERIAL, BASICALLY YOU SHOULD TAKE HIM FOR MATH!!!
I had many issues in his class due to the fact that the entire class was on excel... math isnt just being on computers... not to mention the fact that when he talked in class he mumbled and was so monotone i ended up falling asleep for most of the semester but i cant say it was all bad i did pass and i kno a few that excelled under his tutelage...
I had prof. Fulton in the fall/2005 semester and I thought he was a great guy. He has a sense of humor. If you do the work you'll pass the tests. I found him to be very approachable if i needed to talk to him after class to clarify something.
Best math prof. I've ever had! If you ever have the chance to get him, do it!!
Great teacher..... thorough and also helpful when you need it. If he needs to spend extra time on something, he will. If you don't get it and he has no problem doing it for you til you do get it. Just take the guy. Definitely worth it.
I was surprised how AWFUL this professor was considering all of the great comments that the other students gave him. His voice is very monotone and it puts you right to sleep. I would not recommend him to anyone!!
I was surprised how AWFUL this professor was considering all of the great comments that the other students gave him. His voice is very monotone and it puts you right to sleep. I would not recommend him to anyone!!
Best Professor I have ever had. I had taken Calculus over the summer with him. No way you can fail. He shows a genuine interest in his students and teaches in a very clear manner.
becareful..... he is really hard and he doesn't help much.
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Good guy, I don't think he's difficult. Just pay attention and put in some effort and your good to go. If your not a strong Math student I recommend his class.
Nice guy. Very easy-going. He will help you if you want it. Homeworks aren't checked, but they are there for your own good. I wish I could take him for all my maths
Really nice guy, makes corny jokes. Always willing to help. He's so smart that he can be a little confusing sometimes, and go off on a mathematical tangent. He's always willing to help if you need it. Doesn't check hw, but ou should do it. very laid back.
best math teacher ever! i suggest taking him!
i took this guy cause of all of the good ratings he got. UHH YEAA NOO, totally misled! Yes he is very nice and mellow but his teaching is ridiculous! Very intelligent with out a doubt but goes off on tangents that dont have anything to do with what your learning. Doesnt write work out just slaps answer on board expects u to kno it, very hard tests
The people who give this prof. a poor rating are apparently poor students. He clearly loves math, and knows his material; he is a very smart man. He is helpful, will go over any homework question you had trouble with. He uses a lot of diagrams and drawings which are a great help. Do the homework, and go to class. I will be taking him again.
He is Very hard...He is too smart even for himself! He does help when you need it, but he teaches veryyy fast and does some of the work in his head(which could get confusing) like I said very nice guy but too smart!
He was a very nice man, but was VERY difficult to understand his teaching style. In high school I always did well in math, but once I hit his class, I'm going downhill. He assigns homework everynight but never checks it.. (its optional) but you'll be better off if you do it all and have questions ready for the next class. Wouldn't take him again.
He was a very nice man, but was VERY difficult to understand his teaching style. Optional homework every night. Four tests, one final.. Drops the lowest grade.. Drops the second lowest grade and replaces it with final grade if its better than that grade. Nice man, hard to understand.
Good Professor. Sometimes he went a little fast through material, but was overall very clear with his lecture. He will always go back to explain something if you ask. HW and attendance is up to you and how well you want to do in the class. He drops the lowest test score and as long as you put in the effort you should do well in the class.
LOVEEEEE THIS GUY!!! Sweetest man in the world and extremely helpful =) Knows his stuff
Cool guy! you do as well as you want to do in the class. he doesn't force anything.
Prof. Fulton is too smart for his own good! He's extremely intelligent which can cause his lectures to be a little complicated. He's a great guy though who really tries to help out. His tests are identical to the homework, some times the exact problems! Just study and you're good!
The best professor I have ever had for Math. He really cares about his students and teaches in a wonderful way. But, he.is.a.genius. He will go out of his way to help you, and makes you love math even if you hate it.. especially if you hate it. I would be a math major if I could take him for every class until I graduate. Make sure you take him!!!!!
He is very nice but is almost way too smart to teach. A lot of what he said was confusing and at times he just went on and on when the class was confused about the first step. He grades fairly. I'd recommend him if you are open minded but wouldn't say that NOT taking him would be a mistake.
He's a cool guy and really fair, but the concepts he teaches get really confusing and you'll find that most of the work has nothing to do with math, but actually philosophy...Really more to blame on the course than the professor.
Awesome teacher! He gives you the outline of the tests before you even take it so if you review you'll definitely be prepared. he also uses your lowest grade to help your overall average instead of dropping it. his essays are very simple and really help your grade. he wrote the textbook himself so its very affordable. highly recommend!
Great teacher. explains things very well, is very helpful in the class and is leanent when you need help
really nice guy but he doesn't really explain the material very well so you basically have to rely on the textbook as a teacher and the tests are difficult because he doesn't teach half the stuff on them
he helps you with the tests very helpful
i recoment him for anyone. just do the homework and bring in any quesitons you have and you'll get an A. the man is a guines. it would be a mistake if you dont take him. Best math teacher i've ever had.
WARNING: He does not test on what he teaches. Be very careful. He teaches you a skill and expects you to master it on your own. Then gives problems that are unrelated to what he taught but using the skill you were supposed to have developed. Though he never told you anything of the sort. Class can destroy perfect GPA's or those with high GPA's.
Had him for MAT 101 and 102. Very intelligent man, easily the smartest professor ive had. Former research scientist for NASA and General Electric. He cares about his students and always offers extra help. One good thing about him was that he gave fairly easy papers, so if you're like me and not good at math, the papers will help boost your grade
James is a WONDERFUL teacher, he wrote his own textbook and it's cheap! It has everything you need to know in it! He's extremely helpful, clear, and is willing to go over material over and over until you understand it. He's clearly a genius and is extremely respectable. Generally laid back, his work is easy if you understand it. A+ teacher! :D
Professor Fultons class was enjoyable. I am not good when it comes to math, but he made it very easy to understand and was very helpful when it came to answering questions. His class ivery layed out as far as itinerary and anything that is on his class website is all there is. He goes over in depth all his tests before they are given. great guy
He is a genius and wrote the textbook he teaches from but the material can be very unclear at times. I reached two sections that were incomprehensible on every one of his tests (not exactly his fault). He is very laid back but I would not take this course if you worry about your GPA. His essays are EASY but everything else is EXTREMELY challenging!
Good teacher and one of two at suffolk that I would recommend for any Math class - Iodan Michev is the other. They both know how to break complex topics down to the lowest level. It's college so study!
Professor Fulton is the best! I am currently taking a summer course with him and I have learned so much. He gives the definition, explains how to do the problems, then has you do a few on your own, and then he goes over them until everyone understands it. He is the best math teacher I have ever had.
Easy to understand. My only complaint is that his tests are harder than the way he teaches. He is clear but makes mistakes often. He foes out of his way to make sure the students understand what he is teaching.
the guy's a genius. suffolk students are lucky to have a professor of his caliber.
Excellent teacher. I'm terrible at math but he adds an almost philosophical touch to it. I was intrigued to learn more and become better at math. Excellent teacher, and very understandable!
Excellent Professor, very helpful and clear. willing to help anyone, I would definitely recommend him for full semester or summer class.
he helps you sooooo much .... his tests are hard but if you do ur hw you will be fine. he gives 10 extra points. 4 tests 1 final . he drops lowest test .
Worst prof ever. Failed all of my tests because teaching methods were attrocious. he tries to help but never answers anyones questions. Skips over a lot and expects us to just pick up what he says immediately.I am retaking this class with someone else. Horrible! a 4.0 gpa ruined. do not take!!!!
This class is NOT what you'd expect. It's more a History/Philosophy of Math class than an actual Math class. You're required to write essays, the homework's bs, and Fulton pretends to be really nice but is sassy when his students ask him questions. He also uses videos that don't teach you anything. Perfect class for sleeping or texting in!
Fulton is a pure genius. The amount of credentials he has far surpass most professors at suffolk. Yes this class is more of a philosophy class and can be a bit boring, but i recommend any one to take it. Essays are fairly graded and tests can be hard but it all weighs themselves out. He also wrote his own text book. Take
Horrible. has attitude when you ask questions, doesnt understand why his students dont understand what he just says. just avoid taking him please. makes everything so confusing. does not help much always running off to another class in another building. ughh
Dr. Fulton, You can tell that he loves teaching, He is a real down to Earth teacher. Thank God for teachers like him!
A nice teacher but I think he is getting sick of teaching!
Ive had him for mat 101 and 102, its an easy class. 60 percent is based off test grades (one dropped and added on as bonus points) and 40 percent is the projects. Just do the work and you will be fine.
This man made me love mathematics, because of him I research mathematic theory and do complex algebra in my spare time. I was once a D- math student until i met Dr. Fulton. if you try he will work with you in grading. Be prepared to have your mind blown once in a while
I had him for calc II and Calc III, let me just say BE READY TO TEACH YOURSELF because this man "teaches" as if it is review, as if we all had prior knowledge of the material. If you have prior knowledge,you should be fine, but if you don't? Good luck.
He is very nice clear, I respect him and probably will take him again.
very good teacher ! he is extremely smart and wants you to learn to think critically, not your traditional math class for sure but if your good at essays i would absolutely recommend! his tests are whats on the review sheet which he goes over the class before. Would deff take him again! his teaching ways are amazing also.
He's very nice. Really cares if you understand the material and does everything he can to give you the highest possible grade.
He is very easy. Will pass if you do correct essays and you can get an easy A. He also drops the lowest test score and changes the lowest test score into bonus points. Will always make sure you pass.
Awesome professor. Dropped our 2 lowest test grades which is amazing for someone who really struggles in algebra. Also his textbook is a must, he wrote it himself and it is far better than the normal 007 book you get from the college. Also has videos of lessons online which helped greatly! A very nice guy and worth taking his class if you struggle!
he makes it very easy to pass! gives you many chances and drops alot of the lowest test grades. gives homework about every class but doesnt check it , just goes over whichever problems students needed help with. cool dude every day hes in a good mood and gets to know everyones names . i would def reccomend him , his class isnt hard either
Fulton's a great, easy going professor. He has a few easy essays throughout the semester, and his homework is optional. His tests aren't too bad. You can fail all the tests but still pass the course with a C if you write decent essays. The man's a genius and is fascinating to watch teach.
His teaching can be really confusing. He's okay, if you understand math. He drops two lowest test grades, but you may end up failing still.
Professor Fulton is a great professor. However, his test are very complicated. It's almost like you need to figure out yourself what to do for each problem. Most math tests would tell you what the problem is unlike his tests. He makes them very confusing. But overall, his teaching is average and he is caring.
Professor Fulton is ok. He has a lot of good ratings, which is why I took him. For MAT007 he was moving at a fast pace, most of us couldn't understand his teaching. A lot of us had struggled on the tests. He drops the lowest two grades, but the other tests are very hard to get through. He doesn't give any extra credit or check homework.
The negative reviews on Professor Fulton are one's I don't understand. Do your homework, listen, & write your notes,you WILL pass and excel. He is caring, considerate, & very approachable in class & after class if you need ANY help. He wants to see everyone succeed. 350 characters is not enough to describe how amazing he is, I will miss him
Super chill guy, writes his own textbooks and they're only $25. Doesn't check homework (but you should still do it anyways!) & isn't strict when it comes to lateness or absences. Has a great approach to math that makes the subject a lot more fun than other professors.
He doesnt care about attendance which is great, his tests are easy and offers make up tests. Will push tests back if we arent ready, gives a lot of hw but checks it only about 2 times a month
I would take another class with this professor. He helps us all during class time and using white boards to practice problems.
Very passionate about math, and has very clear lectures. The textbook was only $25 since he wrote it himself, and its a little weirdly worded, but all the info you need is clear. A couple of easy projects, easy tests, drops your lowest test. Only criticism is that one of the projects was hard due to some very old programs needed for it.
I was a business major until I took his class. I changed my major after this class because he made math so confusing and complicated. I no longer understand math.. I used to be super smart in this class. He teaches math from different courses and mixes it all up. One topic to another. I had an awful experience with this prof. Do not recommend..
Avoid if possible. Learning about one topic, is like learning 5 other lessons. Makes math completely confusing. Tests are extremely difficult. Homework every class but at least he doesnt check it. I do not recommend.
Classes were super boring, but it's a math class. He teaches material very clearly and effectively. Attendance wasn't really that strict but if you dont show up, then you're only hurting your own grade by missing important lectures. Dont fall behind and you'll be alright
Great professor! Clearly explains the material and very helpful if you questions. If you show up and do your work, you'll pass no problem.
Dr. Fulton is my favorite mathematics professor I have had at Suffolk. He goes fast during lectures, but he explains all concepts very clearly and prepares extremely well for each test. In MAT 210 there is extra time he has after class to go over hw problems and that is where he goes slower. Very entertaining when he makes mistakes in examples.
His class is difficult especially since he hops all over the place. He was teaching my class different types of math and basically confused us. Its a math 007 class nothing else should even be discussed. I dont recommend.
Professor Fulton, is by far my #1 math teacher. He goes through the power points slowly to make sure you understand the material. Homework is fairly easy if you went to class that day. Allows make ups for every quiz except for the final. Allows calculators on quizzes and final. He is the only professor I now want to take for each math course.
Professor Fulton is ok. I read the person below me review and I never got to make up my quizzes. He used to just drop the 2 lowest grades. Homework every class. However, I didnt really find him helpful when I needed assistance.
Overall he wants to see his students pass, and he will see you before and after class to help you and other students. He does have an odd speech pattern, and tends to say the letter r as a w half the time. The textbook is used every day for homework which he is will go over in class.
Not a good teacher. He hand writes everything, but has illegible hand-writing. No powerpoints or handouts. Hasn't put a single grade in, but the semester ends in 3 days. We spent 3 weeks reviewing algebra and now we don't have time to finish the full course. Gave us a test and a final in the same week. Gives half credit for test corrections though.
Professor Fulton is a great professor. He is very good at explaining things. He does usually use the full lecture but describes everything in great detail. When it comes to taking tests little study time is needed and the option of a test retake is offered. He means well and is also helpful when it comes to picking a class for next semester.
I had a really hard time learning from him, and had a hard time keeping track of what he was doing on the board. It felt like we spent at least half of the classes just going over homework assignments, but he didn't explain the work enough prior to homework.
Does not take class seriously. Moves through chapters without making sure class is on board. Textbook that he created is full of mistakes, most of the answer key is wrong. When he grades exams he makes dramatic errors. You have to go back and make sure you got a grade you deserve. Never responds to emails. Claims to have never received them. NOPE!
Dr fulton is great for people that suck at math and need thorough explanations of the problem ... he wants everyone to pass and understands that not everyone is good at math . He will explain it until you understand and also drops lowest test grade even if it ends up to be the final test . For anyone who struggles in math he is a great choice
Prof. Fulton is great! I find math extremely difficult and he made everything really easy to comprehend. He even wrote his own textbook! (which is amazing btw). The only thing: hes kinda boring. That and be prepared To write. Theres four papers which are really easy but still, writing in math sucks. I definitely recommend him though (for MAT101)
Professor Fulton is by far my favorite math professor at this school. He really makes it easy to pass this class, and even lets you retake the first few tests. However, you should still always put in the effort and do the homeworks because it can help your grade! He is really great and I 100% recommend his class. You wont regret it!!
All I am literally telling you to do is to not take his classes. This class has caused me more stress than any class ive ever taken- not because of the work- but because he is the most inconsiderate and unprofessional professor to ever be. He gives 0's on test if you cant download respondus on your computer and has the handwriting of a 7 year old.
He's a good prof just show up and do your work. you'll b fine
prof Fulton is a good professor, he's very neutral but I wouldn't say he doesn't care about you. He wants you to pass this course and move on. He's really helpful and if you don't understand anything you just have to ask him to explain it and he will willingly do so. I would recommend him if you have trouble with math.
Professor Fulton gives Homeworks but does not grade them the only grades that you have for his class is the fourth test that you take no quizzes just test. You take the test on lockdown browser and if your lockdown on browser isn't working he gives you a zero on the test. I do not recommend you take his class
He's your average professor. He doesnt grade hw so you have to do good on tests. You use Respondus. theres 4 tests and the final. He isnt a bad prof he will help you if you need it. Just do your work and study youll be fine. lectures are like this: Go over hw then learn a new lesson.
Theres in fact no grading rubric that he grades his essays on which is worth 40 percent of your grade this means he will fail you out of spite or pass you if he likes you. If essay is a few words shy of minimum automatic 30 points off which means you could have a great essay but only get a 70. DONT contact him looking for help it only make it worse
If math is not your strength, do not take this class. It is harder because it is MAT124 and MAT125 together. There is homework everyday but not graded just checked if you completed. There is 4 tests and a final. Your grade is heavily on the tests. ASK QUESTIONS about problems, that is the only way you will pass.
He basically did the math for himself only, he goes too fast and ends up making mistakes. Then, he goes back to change just the number and says "give me awake, I made a mistake somewhere in here, it should be this number". He won't explain things clearly. Take if you can learn all this by yourself without his help. It was worse in my experience.
I did not finish this class due to an injury I had but I would have loved to finish the semester out with this professor. He had his students buy his textbook which he sold for a very cheap price at the bookstore. He taught in a terrific manner that demonstrated his knowledge. He was able to show those that are not math savvy another way to learn.
Professor is very friendly one main thing is he explains every topic very clearly and he explains things really good. Also tests are really easy
Dr. Fulton is a stand-up guy. He has a supplemental book for the course. He's a little soft-spoken, try to stay awake. He is willing to explain things and not make you feel dumb. A lot of homework, he doesn't collect it just goes over it. Stay on top of the homework and studying and you'll do fine
Prof. Fulton does not explain himself thoroughly, has very messy handwriting, and slurs over his own speeches. There are more essays in this class than my English class, and yet he is a very harsh grader. All work must be handed in IN PERSON, no exceptions. He will not work with you if you are sick, and I failed with 2 weeks left for that reason.
I'm surprised by how harsh some of these reviews are. You can tell whose never taken math courses before. Fulton is a fine professor. I find he's very good at explaining difficult concepts than some others are. Don't be afraid to ask him questions and clarify. I only give a point off because he goes very quickly, but he's always offering extra help
This man is incredibly smart. He knows how to teach; he answers questions with respect and genuine care. He offers extra help and extra credit as well. He does his job extremely well and is passionate about it too. It was honestly a pleasure to have him, and Suffolk is lucky to have him as a professor. The class is fast-paced, but it is high-level.
Dr. Fulton is a professor who knows his subject well and uses many examples during the lectures to explain the concept, which is better than a prof who reads off of a slideshow and skips the examples. The class has four tests and a final, the lowest test is dropped and the second lowest test can be replaced with the final. HW is voluntary.
Really good teacher, but you have to show up and do homework if you want to do good, I didn't do homework cause it wasn't mandatory and I regret it. 5 exams counting the final. Lowest grade gets dropped and second lowest grade changes to your final grade if it's higher. He's very open to questions. Good teacher overall. This is talking about calc 2
James Fulton was a good teacher. must I say LOTS of long and confusing notes, and many lectures, his tests are pretty difficult. definetly study. he moves very fast and quick so try to keep up. but overall great guy and good teacher
you could get hit by a bus it wouldn't matter to Fulton, he would laugh and say take mat111. Im serious when i say he is the worst teacher ever. your only grades are 4 exams no homework no quizzes and no attendance. Did I mention he is an extremely tough grader? he doesn't give review sheets oh and the guy will treat you like a number AVOID HIM!!!!
Professor Fulton is a nice guy. Awesome lectures and he'll have your mind blown. Although, great man, the class was difficult itself. Graded by only 4 tests but I like how he views the class as a liberal arts course and doesn't expect us to be experts in the field but come to an understanding of mathematics. Just a simple understanding.
The lectures are honestly over complicated and long. Way easier to go to the math learning center and have it explained in a clearer and quicker way. Lowest test is dropped and non mandatory homework each class. Overall a simple class to get a good grade in but be ready to learn through outside ways.
Professor Fulton's class is a challenge, but using resources like Unstuckstudy alongside the textbook can really help. His lectures move quickly, so staying engaged is key. Tough grading, but a solid understanding of the material is achievable with dedication.
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