These other people are high on crack! Ken rocks! He stays as late as you need him to and he comes in on Saturdays incase anyone wants help. He doesn't hold your hand and that's probably why these whiners hate him. His tests are pretty tough.

He is a great teacher! The material in 256 is challenging, and the Engineering students like to whine whenever a teacher goes beyond "plug and chug" and delves into theory.Kidoguchi is a 1st rate prof. He will go the extra mile for you, but be prepared to put this class above all else!

Great Professor! Moves fast, but makes himself available for students before and after class. (and on Saturday). Mock exams before each test, so you know exactly what you will be tested on. Funny too.

Very hard instructor, his class is more like a physics class than a math class. As is the case with most instructors; he is a great person, but this usually means you are a bad instructor.

If you are an EE, you must take ODE's from Ken. The man will prepare you for your future classes. He is probably the most dedicated and helpful teacher at PCC, but his class is very challenging for slackers. If you work hard, though, it will pay off.

I specifically put off vector calc to take it from this prof and it was great! Possibly the most fun I have ever had in a math class. The saturday open labs are also a bonus.

Mr. Kidoguchi is an awesome, but challenging teacher. He is a very funny person, and he makes many jokes during lectures. (Check out his website!) However, he is also very serious about the material, and he expects a lot out of his classes. So far, he seems like a cool teacher, and I would probably take him again.

Really funny guy. Would love to hang out with him. Goes through lecture way too fast and uses power point. Class is really hard worked my ass of for a crappy grade. Class is too hard in my opinion

Professor Kidoguchi is sincerely interested in the success of his students. His Saturday math labs are extremely helpful. It's like having a few tutor for 5 hours per week. He gives mock exams before each exam so you are not in the dark. If anyone has negative things to say about him, it's probably because they have a small mouth.

Though I was a minority in the class, I found Ken's teaching style to work well for me. I got a much better understanding of Trig. out of the class when I wasn't expecting to learn anything from the course. His frequent and mostly unfunny wisecracks are kind of annoying but overall he is a pretty good teacher.

I know that Kidoguchi has a reputation for being a very hard teacher. To get a good grade in the class all you have to do is know how to do the quizes and the mock exams. You may find some similarities in the real exam. Hint,before signing up for his class, go to his class webpage. You will find answer sets to his homework and old exams, it helps.

Ken was one of the toughest teachers I've had, but I learned a lot. He is willing to put in the effort and expects the same from his students. Just make sure to check his website often and early and don't fall behind.

KEN IS SO COOL!He knows the material well, and he is so helpful.He is willing to open the lab even he has no class on that day.He is a bit strict,but if you follow all his instructions, you will be fine.Remember, WTF stands for Where's The Formula.

He is the best math teacher at PCC and in Oregon.

My favorite teacher at PCC. Study his mock exams to get a good grade, then spend the rest of the term learning as much as you can; it's not too hard.

I was having doubt in the beginning on whether i would pass his class but i manage to pass with a decent grade. Kidoguchi is a very knowledgable and tough teacher. Even though his class was hard, i had learned alot and expect to continue to take his class. If you want some challenge, i recommend taking his class.

Ken is a fantastic teacher. Not only is he extremely smart and a good lecturer, but he has a great method for teaching math and giving students the tools they need to succeed in his difficult courses, like mock exams and a 4-hour math lab every Saturday. He will challenge you, but teach you a ton. He's also a great guy outside of class.

Ken is a decent professor for applied differential functions. He believes strongly in real world examples, and most homework assignments and quizzes reflect this practical problem approach. Expect lots of hw and a lot of rules for hw. There are rules for everything from where you can write your name to the margins you can use, unnecessarily rigid.

Be prepared for an entry quiz the first day! Ken is extremely intelligent and challenged me. Wish I had him for previous math courses. Worked my ass off for a C! Rigid on HW formatting, but fair when it came to late assignments. I'm kind of scared to take anymore calculus classes from him if 252 was this hard.

Great Teacher, very helpful, but hard!!!

Pro: Explains material well, notes available online, friendly, mock-exams to prep you, knows his stuff inside out and can teach it to you.... Con: Many medium-length homework assignments with non-systematic due dates, power-point notes, derivation heavy... Other: Whatever he covered on the mock-exams, it **will** be on there. Stop-watch exam's.

Ken is a great teacher, with clear lectures. Everything is available online, including solutions to all HW assigned. Tests are exactly like the mock exams he hands out beforehand. If you can't understand him, you don't belong in DiffEQ.

Ken is awesome. He is knowledgeable and his lectures and classes are well put together. He also does a great job in applying his problems to the 'real world'. I would recommend him, highly.

He really knows his stuff! I've never had an instructor profess such an understanding of math. Hard class though; way more abstract and complicated than MTH111C. However, he gives mock exams b4 every test that DIRECTLY reflect what will be on the test. Ask q's, attend his Sat. lab, and study the heck out of the practice tests, and you'll be fine

I had Ken for 112&256. His classes are difficult, but he is the only teacher who gives up his saturday mornings to help students. If you are ready to work hard and you want to learn, Ken is ready to teach.If you are bullsh*t*n, Ken is not the Teacher you want. He is dedicated and he likes what he does, that is hard to find in a teacher these days

DAILY quizzes, INCLUDING THE 1ST DAY (over what you remember). Lots of homework, practice exams are exactly what's on the midterms, just different numbers. If you find the midterms hard, then I suggest you drop the class, because the final is twice as hard! Makes you break into teams and present in front of class. Stay on task, and you'll do fine.

He is a very hard teacher, but if you want a challenge I recommend taking him. His Powerpoint lecture notes are often confusing, but he is very generous with his time outside class. The tests are hard, but their questions are always very similar to the questions on the mock exams. If you study the mock exams inside and out, you will do fine.

Probably the most misunderstood teacher at PCC. Ken is excellent once you figure out his angle, which, btw, he will deny exists. He teaches difficult calculus by the numbers, yet insists that you understand it conceptually. Once you get that, you'll excel. Best tips on tests: 1) all prob's are same # of points, 2) find easy conceptual solutions.

This was by far the best math class I have ever taken. Between Ken's involving lectures and the group activities, this class was a lot of fun. Lecures include mostly application based problems (springs, mixtures, population growth, etc.). Ensure you have a good grasp of derivatives, integrals, complex numbers, and Euler's Identity.

Man I'm dreading taking any other teacher for math than this man. He truly understands what math is for engineers and physical scientists. He knows that in our jobs we will have all resources possible to solve math, so he bases his test of that idea I think. Tech and non tech with cheat sheet on both part of test. Just do your hw and pay attention.

Great teacher, a bit hard. Takes best of two midterms. Cheat sheet allowed, tech and non-tech sections (know your trig) for each test. Group presentation part of each test, class-graded. All lectures and homework solutions posted online (VERY nice). A bit hard, he makes you know the stuff. Who said being an engineer was easy?

Diff eq is a hard class as it is, but with Kidoguchi, it's at a whole new level. He moves fast and can be condescending. That said, he really knows his stuff and will be helpful if you have questions. If you like math, you'll appreciate the difficulty, if you don't, you'll hate him. He tries to trick you on tests, so watch out.

Ken is fantastic! Saturday labs, answers to homework, mock exams...he gives his students every opportunity to do well. Lectures are fast paced and he has a lot of rules for submitting assignments but nothing unreasonable. Take his class!

Kens teaching approach was nice, with the focus on applied problems and how to use the formulas to solve them, rather than drawn out proofs. Class aimed at engineering students rather than math majors. Posted all notes and HW keys. Tests are very hard, often with trick problems, and grading can be on the harsh side. Cheat sheet allowed on tests.

Ken is the best math teacher I've had at PCC yet. His lectures were to the point. If I ever had questions, I could ask him after class/during office hours and he was helpful and not condescending. Saturday labs are a great even if you don't end up needing help. He's strict about homework formatting to help prepare you for calculus, which is great.

Ken's class is HARD, but this subject is hard in general. If you take diff eq. from Ken you will come out with a ton of knowledge. He structures the class around the majors of the students. He can be a little snarky, but if you have a think skin you'll be fine. He is super passionate about math and will give you a broader context for the material.

Ken is very passionate teacher. His lecture are very knowledgable. He uses proper mathematical language in his lecture. Exams are not really hard but questions are linked to each other. If you work hard during Mock Exam you will definitely kick ass his Exams.

If you're trying to skate by then go elsewhere. If you're exciting about learning how to do DE then take Ken. Ken is at class early to help, Ken is at school on saturdays to help. Ken is available at office hours to help. Mock exams are very similar to actual exams but NOT EASY. If you work really hard you'll get an A or a B.

Ken was the man who inspired me to really go for it in terms of my education. He came across a little harsh at first but you'll learn its his humor, beware his classes are tough you will NOT skate by, however if he is very helpful, GO to his Saturday lab sessions you will learn a ton. If you really want to get good at math this is the guy.

Ken goes through lecture a little more quickly than some, but gives lots of quizzes (group) to help you understand the concepts. He has plenty of office hours and is more than willing to explain concepts to you more than once if you don't understand, but you have to go to him. I would take class from Ken again and would suggest taking his classes.

Professor teaches rigorously. Will mark you down lots of points for the smallest things on homework and tests. He gives practice tests but they aren't remotely close to the real tests and makes tests tricky in an attempt to weed out all students, except geniuses. No curve. No partial credit on tests. Only class I've taken twice. Good luck!

First, you as a student should recognize that math classes are going to be tough from here on out. The whole math department stresses proper analysis and providing proper format will be imperative in a professional setting. Grading is strict and explanations can be murky at times, but Ken is available like no one else to explain further if needed.

You do the homework, which is plentiful and has solutions provided. You take exams. No book, no attendance needed. If you're smart, you don't even need to come to class you can do the homeworks and learn from that. If you keep on top of it, you should get an A.

One of the best instructors at Sylvania for math. Do your HW and revise it regularly. Prepare well for the mock exam and an A grade should follow.

Ken is a great math teacher. Besides being humorous, he is always willing to meet outside of class to cover the material. He uploads every file to the class's website, making it easy to stay organized. You will have to put in a great amount of effort to receive a the grade you want, however if you do the HW and master the "mock exam" you'll be fine

Ken is a great teacher. Besides being humorous, he is always willing to meet with you outside of class to cover the material. He uploads every file to the class's website, making it easy to stay organized. You'll have to put in a great amount of effort to obtain a good grade, however if you do the HW and master the "mock exams" you will be fine.

Very polarizing teacher. He can be extremely sarcastic and you will definitely need to use the book to supplement the lecture. I found that he was a fair grader and gives you the tools to succeed. His class is extremely tough, but by the end I felt that I understood the material very well. It seems like people either love him or hate him.

Most of the reviews here that are negative are because they want these classes to be easy. Want to breeze through a class, switch your major to art. No, sitting through the lectures alone wont be all you need to pass the class. He hosts Saturday study lab where you will get a much friendlier Ken with solid answers to your basic questions.

Best math professor in PCC, period.

I have taken every math class avaliable at pcc and out of every instructor i've had Ken is THE BEST teacher i've ever had. He teaches his classes 100% from the perspective of physics and engineering. He loves and cares deeply for his students and wants them to succeed. His class is challenging, but he is preparing you for whats to come. 10/10

Ken is great. He is pretty funny and a great professor. His lectures are well thought out and easy to follow. He makes a mock exam for each test (including the final) and has groups of students present the solutions. The test questions are nearly identical to the ones on the mock exam. There are also a lot of ways to get incremental extra credit.

Ken was my very first college math professor. First off, he can go through lectures pretty fast and not as in depth. While this is frustrating, if you ask him for clarification, he is more than happy to help. He is always available if you have questions. He is extremely sarcastic, funny, and relatable! Very clear expectations on tests.