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Highly recommended to anyone.
incredible teacher and lots of fun
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arrogant, made it hard to understand.
Arrogant, spiteful man. Seems to enjoy berating students.
Decent guy, helpful and understanding. First impression was of arrogance, but I think he was a good guy. Didn't get to know him too well since medical problems made me drop his class.
good at teaching and explaining ideas, he seems arrogant if you do not do your homework and keep up with the class
Great professor
Good teacher. Tests are basically practice tests that you can get online.
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He helps you a lot and he is fair.
Doesn't care about students. Berates them for fun.
Great teacher, but he seems like he could care less about the students. Doesn't have a great heart.
Grading is entirely based on test performance. The student assumes full responsibility for performance, (fair but hard to take sometimes) and he will let you fail. Can be funny in class.
Does not come from neutral Switzerland!! This man is ready for battle. Does not hold students in high regard. If teaching were incandescence, he couldn't light a match. Look up Rod for tutoring. Will test on the hardest problems assigned, grades off on notation and grades scratch paper. No curve, three exams, 80% of class DROPPED.
He's knows the material extremely well, making it easy to keep up with him. He's pretty clear in his explanations
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In one way or another he made it clear-he didn't care. Given any opportunity to belittled his students was an indulgence for him. Behavior was so offensive I reported him to the department. He comes accross as straight laced but don't be fooled! BTW - you're lunch & he loves to play w/his food.
The best math professor that i've had at unm by far.
Definitely teaches the curriculum, but is an extremely difficult grader. EVERYTHING gets marked off. Tests are very straightforward, but every little mistake will hurt you.
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not concerned AT ALL with your success. Says "compute" WAY too much. Difficult to understand due to accent.
explains the material very well. don't take his class if you're not going to do the work.
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Very good teacher. Good at explaining things and always willing to help. Knows the material very well. Will deffinatly be taking other classes with Bolli.
8 problems tests make it hard to score high. And, delta y over delta x stinks! Y2 - y1 much better!
Good at explaining, not teaching. Typically very hard on students, not terribly excited about helping you, unless you go to his office. Tests were hard and he graded them hard. Don't take him unless you're good at math, go with another prof. If you are gonna be an engineer, he's a good place to start. Poli Sci majors (like me) need not attend.
He is a very hard grader, but also a good teacher. He is good in both explaining difficult concepts and being entertaining
He is by far one of the best math professors I have had. He is good at explaining. However, he grades hard. But he only grades the tests, someone else does the homework and quizzes so it's not all bad.
Tough teacher, typical european style hardness on the students. Was willing to meet, but only briefly.
At the beginning of class he made it clear that you needed to do the homework, and he was being very truthful; even though it is never checked the HW is pretty much mandatory. He explains the material adequately. He isn't very reachable however, as he has few office hours. He loves to say "Yessiree Bob!" for some reason.
Very good at teaching. He is clear and makes it very easy for students to understand by going through examples. His grading is a bit tough but if you attend class then you know how he expects you to do certain things on the tests. He looks mean at first he's actually very approachable and wants students to learn.
Do not take this teacher if at all possible!!! Grade is calculated from 3 mid term exams, with around 7 questions, and the final. it is very hard to get a good grade with such small chances for error, and he is a very tough grader.
2/3 of the class dropped by the end of the semester and out of the ones remaining that I spoke with most were in danger of failing the class by the final. I asked him to sign a pink card so I could change my grading option to c/nc but he said he wouldn't. He doesn't care about the students and made it clear he has no problem failing entire class
I liked this teacher and he explained things well and had a funny sense of humor, but his tests were ridiculous! There are three tests with about 5 questions and the final and he grades ruthlessly for notation errors. One point off for forgetting the most minor things really adds up when it's only out of 25 points.
This is obviously a pretty boring/hard subject so most people will give a poor rating. Putting aside the fact that there is almost no way to make this material fun, Mr. Bolli does a pretty damn good job. He explains things clearly and does not pull any tricks on tests. He is very personable and even humorous at times. Take his class.
Bolli is GREAT! If you are a good student, this professor is great! He explains things so well and he has quite a sense of humor. He's always willing to help. The tests are tough. But if you're doing the HOMEWORK(you should in all math classes), you'll be perfectly fine! There is nothing to turn in and he doesn't take attendance. GREAT!!
Extremely intimidating. He told us the first class that if the whole class failed, he would still have a perfect night's rest and not give a care because it doesn't affect his salary. Homework is very long and difficult. He is crazy about perfect notation. I thought I was a good math student until I took his class.
He is good at what he does, that's for sure.
Bolli is strict on test, takes off for everything .
Challenging. Self-motivated student do well here. He is very helpful during office hours and at the calc table. His attitude can seem harsh ,but it is mostly banter. Be strong, study hard, and ask for help; Jurg is great!
Best Math professor at UNM the class is extremely difficult but is a great teacher in the way that he explains things. He grades rather harshly though.
You have to work very hard in his class and he is a tough grader but he explains things very well and makes sure his students understand. He is funny and actually made this class enjoyable. Do not slack off in this class, you gotta work hard for the grade.
Professor Bolli has been one of the greatest teachers I've had in College. Took him for 163 and 264; excellent in both. Completely fair tests, extremely helpful in OH, hilarious, super smart. Those of you complaining about his tests, most of them department standard tests. I loved Jurg, you will too!
Yes, his tests are hard. Yes, he grades them hard, but he is a very good teacher. There is no ambiguity in what he lectures. Work hard and STUDY and you will do just fine.
Only gives credit for the exams and not for homework. Incredibly hard to pass without doing material on your own. He helps out in class and office hours but leaves the "learning" to you. If you're a strong math student I suggest taking a different teacher, he is OCD about math notation and takes off points for every small mistake. I don't recommend
Mr. Bolli was awesome as a teacher. Yes, the course is pretty challenging, and yes, you do actually have to work hard in this class, but if you are actually interested in learning and studying, you will do well. He made class fun and interesting, and I'm glad to have had him as a teacher. I definitely recommend him.
This class is about as hard as it comes. But Jurg is as good of a teacher as they come. I have never had a teacher that expressed such interest in what they were teaching as him. Great class, expect to work hard though. Very hard
I felt that his grading was unfair. He says himself that he does not care if his students succeed in his class, and i truly believe that that attitude makes success very difficult. In my opinion he shouldn't be teaching if he really doesn't care. As students we pay him to teach us, and if he doesn't care he should find a new job in my opinion...
Fantastic teacher. He is both knowledgeable and interested in what he is teaching. His tests are tough and he grades tough BUT I would recommend him to a friend.
I had a difficult time in this class. I had to withdraw from one class at another school because i had gotten sick so, this class was a repeat. I had doctors appointments and he was not very responsive to my needs. I don't believe he was a fair grader, nor does he grade on process, or concept, just right or wrong. I've always done well in calc.
He is very helpful.
Excellent instructor! Presentation was clear and he always had good metaphors/examples to help visualize what was going on. The class was challenging but he was helpful. Exam questions were similar to examples done in class or questions on the homework. He grades a little bit tough, but pay attention, use proper notation and you should be fine.
One of the best in UNM. Have to say the grading is the worst since test are graded really critical no chance if a student is not really understanding and working really hard.
Very, very difficult grader. He's not very approachable and he like to intimidate the students. Asking a question puts you in a spot where you could be embarassed. He is funny, which helps, but he sure is difficult to deal with. A good teacher but his grading is just ridiculous and his tests are very hard.
Ideal Math Teacher. Has sense of humor.
I liked him alot. He's sort of a hard grader, but he never stops being optimistic about his students and trying to help them. He even curved one of our tests, in direct contravention of the UNM math department's policy. I ended up failing anyways, but that was not his fault at all.
he shouldn't be teaching if he doesn't care about students.
class is very hard
This class was extremely hard. He can be funny at times but seems to have no interest in either getting to know his students nor in helping them to succeed. Not a teacher to go to his office hours for help. He teaches only by example with not much explanation and goes very fast. If you need explanation this is not the teacher for you.
This class is not meant for lazy students. Jurg makes an awesome job at teaching but you have to be willing to give it your all. he is fast pace but worth every second. He is very funny as well. i would recommend him to anyone who is willing to work hard
Pretty good teacher. Really hard grader. Though he's been able to teach all the concepts to me crystal clear to where I don't actually have to remember formulas and all the math I do is more organic. Just make sure you ask a bunch of questions or he'll just fly by all the stuff.
Real funny guy and teaches the material pretty well. If you pay good attention in class and do your work, you should do pretty well. The negative, he only see's perfection or failure. He is a harsh grader.
Has a sense of humor, that goes a long way in making a class interesting. However he is tough. Expect to work hard, and not much sympathy for any difficulties you might encounter. Not easy to work with, lives in an unrealistic world where math by hand is the "be all end all" of importance. He is very articulate and explains well though.
Before you choose to take this professor's class, make sure you are ready to spend a lot of time studying, doing homework, web assign, and do the mixed review, because it will help you immensely come exam time. Overall, he is your average calculus teacher, is available for help.
His class is excellent for a student who has a decent foundation in calculus and understands new material easily. While he can help you understand the material better, if you are struggling in this subject going in, it may be best to choose a different section. Before you ask him a question make sure you know what you're trying to ask.
A fair but hard class. I learned a lot, and will be moving on to calc III next semester.
Jurg Bolli is a harsh grader, but an excellent teacher. His exams are easy, but like I previously mentioned, he's a harsh grader and a simple mistake can cost a lot. He tends to make a little fun of students who ask dumb questions, but I personally thought that was hilarious. If you take him, prepare to study hard and know your material well :)
He is a hard teacher not because the material is hard but because he doesn't explain well. He teaches straight from the book but he also insults his students (calling a girl a 4letter word in class) when they try to figure out what he's talking about. The only reason I got an A was b/c I taught myself calculus.
I hated this teacher I really did. You cannot ask for help and if you do he will laugh at your face. He does not care about his students. Pick another professor if you can.
He really understands the material. Often times he stresses things he knows are important, and he always covers the why part. Tests are tough but he's on top on his work (tests back fast); he expects the same from you. I'm afraid to miss this class. It's tough (hardest class ive ever had), but he will help in office hours if you show drive to learn
Insufferable human being. He laughed in my face on more than one occasion. He sort of forgets that other people are human and holds his authority over us. Tests are easy if you teach yourself. Please take someone else though. There are plenty of other wonderful math professors at UNM. This guy won't be worth your time. EVER.
Would not take again.
Great class! All the test questions came straight from the examples he gave in class... Never be late! He won't accept late homework and will count you absent
Bolli's class has been par for the course, difficulty-wise. He expects you to know your Algebra and Trig, and know them fairly well. The homework is challenging, but the tests are reasonable. He's maybe a bit rough and terse with students, but is a good teacher and very clear in his expectations. If you make the effort you'll do fine.
This professor will openly mock you in class, so beware. However, he is very clear in his lectures. The tests are insanely difficult and there's always one question that seems to be completely unrelated.
About 80% of your grade in Calc II (for any professor) will be the 3 exams + final. Bolli's 3 exams can be difficult. Study as much as possible before each one; it's possible to get 100%. Don't let the first test catch you off-guard; it's hard to recover. Lectures are great and funny, although Bolli can be rude to students. USE PROPER NOTATION.
The class average in calculus 3 is typically a D or F and there is no curve at any point in the semester. Sometimes you will answer an exam question correctly with the correct work and he will take half of your credit away. Want to use "i hat" for your unit vector? Too bad, you get the problem wrong if you use it. No respect for his students.
Professor Bolli is a great teacher. He will make you work for your grade and he will take off points for the smallest mistakes, but he teaches the subject very well. If you go to class wanting to learn you should do just fine.
Can teach a subject well and thoroughly, but is fond of saying 'no' in response to questions or answers to his own questions, in addition to calling students out to embarrass them. You could fail this class for having bad notation or dropped for bad attendance (or anything else). Check out Prof. Martinez. He's nicer in office hours but surly.
When I first got into his class, he scared me because he would frequently tell students that they were completely wrong. He's not, perhaps, the most approachable guy, but when you do, he is actually very helpful. I learned really well from him.
Phenomenal lectures , gave great examples and easy to follow. His tests and quizzes were the hardest ones I've taken so far.
Excellent professor. He is a lot more friendly that he seems to be. Moreover, he knows what he is doing
Students complain. I say just study and get over it!
He is one of the worst math professors I've had. He wasn't approachable and wasn't interested in helping at the beginning. He finally was willing to help but it was no use because it was already the end of the semester. The exams are tough and makes up for most of the grade.
He moves quickly through the material, will plainly tell you when you get an answer wrong, doesn't show you the point of the lesson, and his handwriting is difficult to read.
If you can get out of taking any class from him, do it. He is not hard in the sense that if you work and try hard that you can do well but that you will lose points on anything for anything. If you have no other choice, then beware that you need to stay on top of everything. Be sure you know notation very well and that you know your calculus well.
Jurg Bolli grades too hard and makes problems unnecessarily difficult by adding in trig/advanced algebra in order to do the actual calculus, he forces students to answer to him in a weird questioning lecture format, makes far too many political remarks that he thinks are funny, will drop you after 4 absences regardless of situation/time in semester
Do not take this professor. He doesnt care about his students and will take off points for ridiculous reasons such as notation differences. Even if there is a mistake in just your work (such as accidentally writing sin instead of sin(x)) he will give you a 0 regardless of whether you got the right answer.
DONT DARE TO TAKE THIS PROFESSOR.
I has Bolli for Calc 1 and am currently taking him for Calc 2. He expects you to know your basic algebra and trigonometry. He is very clear about what we are studying in class and ties it back to the text book so that students can study on their own. He does not put up with any B.S., will tell you when you are wrong, and is fair when grading. 10/10
He is very strict on how limit notation works (will be on your first two exams). Hard questions on the exam will 100% either be from HW, Review, in notes, or example in the book. The rest of the questions will be much simpler and should be easy points. If you pay attention to his "hell no"'s you'll be prepared for notation and should do fine.
No wiling to explain steps Skip most important steps
Great classes and great explanations.
I would personally avoid him at all costs, if given the chance. While taking his class isn't the worst thing you can do, it is certainly tedious. He is a heavy grader, is unclear during lectures, and is unapproachable. He is sometimes disrespectful to students and gets off track. You MUST attend every class if you wish to pass.
I honestly feared this man. He was rude to many students including myself. He would often call people out/embarrass them. He also made my signing up for summer classes very hard and held up my entire registration. Overall, he knows the material & can teach it but he is not approachable at all. If I needed help Id teach myself or see someone else.
He was an alright teacher but he is an awful person. Doesn't care about students at all. He would mark you absent if you were literally one minute late. He's a hard grader -- and this is coming from someone who took AP Calc AB and BC in high school (equivalent to calc 1 and 2) and passed the AP calc 1 test with a 4.
i moved from the university of texas at el paso to unm and thought i have faced the worst professors until i took his class stay away extremely hard and extremely rude
Let's just say, none of his students will be attending his funeral...
I would go out of my way to avoid having to take this professor again. He is terrible at answering questions and is quite rude to students. He won't let you use your laptop in class despite the textbook for the class being an e-book. This is especially problematic because he isn't good at explaining the material and the lecture is dry and boring.
Second time I've had Bolli, and I enjoy his lecture style and personality. Great sense of humor that is very dry and witty. His tests however are not overly difficult but there's a curve ball on every single one that makes them harder than the other professors exams except Berkopec. Difficulty is in the subject not a result of the professor.
Absolutely nothing went well in his class. He was rude, contradictory, and consistently wrong during lectures, and I dreaded his class every morning. His syllabus didn't so much include his name, let alone office hours, and god help you if you asked him when and where those hours were. I'd rather skip a semester then try his class again.
This class is so difficult. This professor explains things ONLY in examples and most times with calc that's not enough. I really enjoy math, but this class is really making me hate it. He also assigns a solid amount of turn in homework weekly.
Does not like to encourage students. Degrades wrong answers and does not explain well
He explains topics in examples and rarely explains the concepts applicable to such topics. He is extremely reliant upon the book so much so that it's almost not worth going to the lectures except for attendance and turning in/retrieving homework. There is a total of 3 tests besides the final and he grades fairly strictly.
Wished i had looked up the rating and reviews on this professor first, because all i am left with is regret after taking this class, if i knew how ridiculously hard the tests would be in this class i would have never taken it.
This class was difficult, however if you put in effort there will be good results and his class isn't dull because Mr. Bolli tells the class some witty jokes in class from time to time. May seem cold at first, but if you go to his office hours he is willing to help and is very kind.
He is rude, and does not properly explain information. Expects you to already know the information before going to class and is not slow in his teaching.
I had to drop the class after the second test. Not all the blame is on Bolli, however, I would highly recommend trying to take any other calc 1 professor. Bolli is a difficult person to work with overall. The first day of class he said: "my job is to asses your performance in calculus 1, I don't care what is going on in your life outside of class."
Lectures included class participation opportunities (not graded but helpful for engaging students) as well as 3D visuals to help us understand 3D graphs/curves/etc. Tests are fairly tough but doable if you study.
Worst class I have ever taken. He would mess up basic math daily. He bragged that everyone fails on the first day of the semester. He was hilarious in the sense that no one had any idea what any of his analogies meant which is mostly how he teaches. He doesn't care about students at all. Avoid him at all costs if possible. I tried so hard to pass.
I would not say he is a horrible teacher but he isn't a professor that cares all too much about students I would say. Expect to fail the first or second exam when taking the class. He is not clear on what he expects. I failed the first exam and then understood what he expects. After that point I would say the class is okay.
Bolli's class is nearly impossible to get a good grade in if you're not familiar with the style of math and style of workflow needed during tests. He is not lenient at all and provided as little information as possible about how the class operates. He grades like an English teacher on tests, and if you miss steps in the work during a test, you fail
Doesn't care about any of his students and makes sure you know that. Do his office hours conflict with another class of yours? tough luck. Lectures always go off topic and are hard to understand, and he makes errors often.
I had him for Calculus 1. He was never clear in class. We would never get anywhere because he would spend all trying to answer questions and confuse people even more. He is a tough grader and gives poor feedback on tests.
Probably the worst class and worst teacher I've ever had
I dropped his class instantly. He told us that if we didn't have a high ACT score to drop his class so his grade as a teacher doesn't go down. On the second day of class told us that if we weren't going to answer his questions with certainty than to not answer at all. Very non-approachable.
He's tough but fair and does a great job explaining all of the concepts. I had him for trigonometry and then calculus 2 in which I went into the final exam with a high B and ended up failing the final due to a lack of attention to major study areas; my fault completely. I highly recommend Professor Bolli.
It's a hard class, but it can be done. Jurg is always willing to answer questions that he didn't cover in his lectures(which are pretty good). Just be careful, he's a big fan of notation and will count you off for small details. I only got a C because I was over-confident before the final. Anyone could get an A in this class with some dedication.
He taught well, Trig is was just a hard concept personally. Compared to other Trig teachers he is better than a lot of them.
Pretty good Professor, but the grading is so tough, you lose points over some small things that normally wouldnt hurt you.
Jurg was a GREAT professor, he taught Calc2 very well and was passionate about it. I also took him for Calc 1 and found his enthusiasm to be night and day. Not sure if this was because of the time, or the topics, but Calc 1 he was still a good teacher, but seemed rushed and somewhat irritated. Calc 2 was a blast and somehow hilarious / beautiful.
He teaches really well but is unnecessarily strict in grading and everything
The man is literally the only reason I got through calc one and two. He's a really great instructor of you just show up and act like you want to learn. It definitely won't be easy, but if you ask, he will help you. Just be ready to be told when you're doing something wrong. He's from Europe. He doesn't sugarcoat everything like Americans do.
On the first day Bolli informed us that 25% of us would either drop or fail his class as if he were bragging about it. After failing the first exam I talked to him during office hours and he was rude and didn't clearly state what he wanted. I dropped after the conversation and took it the next semester with an instructor that was super clear.
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