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he's exams are easy to understand

he's alright.. nice guy... but not very helpful

Very helpful notes, i still use them as a reference when studying stats and cal4

very good notes... but his tests just break you... you lose confidence for final

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You can't walk out of his door without hearing is that right? 5 - 6 times.

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you get used to his accent after the first week

you will get used to his accents

VERY EASY

He is nice and helpful. But his lectures are too easy. If you want to learn real stuff, don't take his course!

Amusing accent and style keeps me awake. "If you don't this, please try to remember it." lol.

Great notes. Reasonable exams. Very fair.

I think his midterm is so far so good. At least, I can still "stand up". Maybe this course should be "student friendly".

Quotes of the Great Keqin Liu: "Is that right?"; "OK~!"; "Of course~!"

for the course 2 years ago

ok for me

Funny accent kept me awake, which is more than i can say for most of my profs

Though he does have an accent you can get used to it pretty quickly. He does an excellent job in suggesting questions that will actually aid learning; a talent few professors have and sadly fewer students recognize. With an open mind he won't disappoint.

He is hilarious. This guy is the king of rock-and-roll, i mean math.

AWESOME ACCENT!!!! SO full of expression! You can just FEEL his PASSION for Math!! And for LEEMEETS!!!! And he cares about US too! Always asking us, "IS DEES RIGHT? OK! OF COSSS!!"

Keqin is God, he is the awsomest proff ever, "IS Dat Riiight?" yes it damn well is, ROCK ON KEQIN!!!!!!!!

Not the easiest midterms.However, having harder midterms gets you to be well prepared for the final exam.The midterm marks will be scaled anyways to reflect our final exam marks, so having harder midterms were not a problem. Good in class problems, for they allow you to get to the bottom of concepts

He's great for a calculus prof. If you come to his lectures, write down his notes and do the homework, you can easily ace his midterms. After all, his questions aren't hard! The problem could be that many of us still need our calculators.

Although he has accent, he teaches and explains the concepts well by providing good examples. His midterms are difficult compare to other profs', but midterm marks will be scaled. (To me, final is a piece of cake compare to his midterms.)

hard midterm, made the final so easy comparetively.

you'll get used to his accent in the 2nd class. Midterms and final r not hard if you study. Overall, nice guy... a little bit boring, but hey he's just trying to teach math...lol

Teaches math with passion. Makes 1 + 1 = 2 sound amazing. Final was easy.

He's a decent prof. Has a strong accent. Is helpful but make sure you understand his notes. His tests were easy. Overall, a good prof to have.

This prof is really nice, and his exams are really easy. Make sure you read his note!!!!

Prof Liu's lecture and note r clear and very helpful. Exams Questions r similar to the notes and examples. Overall, He is recommended.

best prof

"is that right?" "is that right?" HAHAHA, AWESOME PROF!! Teaches with passion.

he's an enthusiastic prof,

Fair Midterms and Finals!

Excellent prof! I highly recommend him, as his midterms were very fair and he really makes sure that everyone understands the concepts well enough. I went to his office hours several times, and his explanations were very understandable.

Also took Math 105. Great Prof, super easy tests, he has a bit of an accent but I was able to understand him fine after 3 lectures. Best 2 out of 3 midterms and provide sample questions that are EXACTLY the same as the midterms (values changed) - Easy A/A+ =D

great prof,easy tests,n nice to students!!

He is the BEST prof ever! I actually enjoyed going to his class and solving math problems. He does have an accent, but it only takes few classes to get used to. He is hillarious, very helpful and responsive to questions. His tests are quite fair, close to easy.

After the first class, i temporarily transferred out due to his accent. However, after reading ratings on this site and transferred back in after a couple days. Best decision I've made. Liu provides numerous examples to really get the concepts across. An easy A if you have a fairly good understanding of calculus and know how to process questions.

clear lectures, hard m/ts but relatively easy final. highly recommend to do the past finals, which you can buy from math club before the final. past finals are very helpful.

Excellent prof! I highly recommend him, as his midterms were very fair and he really makes sure that everyone understands the concepts well enough. I went to his office hours several times, and his explanations were very understandable.

he was one of my best prof ever during this 4 year. He is very good at explaining stuff. his final and midterms are sooooooooo fair. he is sooo nice and helpfull. very fair guy. for any course take this guy. you'll ace it if you go to the class and read his notes only. that's all. :)

Prepares you well for tests. Tests are fair. Really easy course if you have prior knowledge of calculus, but even if you didn't you could because he provides lots of examples. "Is that right" "Is that right?" He said this 28 times one class

Compare to other 3rd year math classes, Dr. Liu is one of the better ones. He makes his expectations very clear and usually there is no suprises in the midterms and finals. Even better, there's no text book! Of course, you have to attend all classes to keep up with the course.

Quite a hard course I may say, but the comments about it being his fault are totally wrong. Most students here who dont bash on him are those who obtain bad marks. He definitely is quite good and thorough though a little hard to understand due to his accent. I would take his courses again if I choose to continue with Math in my third year.

Has a very heavy accent which makes him hard to understand AT FIRST... but it becomes much more clear within a week or so. His English is spotty at times, but was never really a problem. Funny teacher, who talks with a lot of intonation. Midterms are difficult, and keeping up with "recommended" problems is MANDATORY.

Thick accent, but understandable. Funny, passionate, teaches well. Doesn't assign problems, so you should look up the course website on google and do whatever problems the other prof assigns. It's math, how do you think you're going to do well without doing problems?

Accent is noticeable but does not deter from instruction. Very enthusiastic about the material and makes it crystal clear as to what's expected on exams. Practice midterms were given prior to every midterm. I very much enjoyed attending his class.

Has a heavy chinese accent, but very effective

What can I say? The math was hard and there was an accent that took a little time to getting used too, but overall definetely a good prof, teaches the concepts and very organized lectures

With strong accent but very patient and passionful.

Very nice guy and is humorous to watch due to the passion that seeps through his voice. Make sure you study, absolutely cannot cram for this course!

Good Prof, won't throw any curveballs in midterms. Overall a good experience in my first year. Would definitely take his other math courses if he happens to teach my second year math courses.

So much fun in the class with useful examples and clear notes! Highly recommended for Chinese students!

Very enthusiastic lecturer with an evident passion for mathematics. Makes lectures very entertaining, and his accent does not detract from learning. Covers the concepts well.

superrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr good teacher which a very clear notes!! u dont need textbooooooooooooooooooks any more!!!!!! is that right ? lets do this ~

This man is a LEGEND. Once you get used to his thick accent, you'll find that Dr. Liu is a very likeable guy. His passion for mathematics is something I've never seen before and you can see the passion oozing out of him during lectures. He explains concepts very thoroughly and always makes sure that we understand. Good job Dr. Liu!

Really passionate and enthusiastic about the material! Overall, he was a very effective Math 100 teacher although his accent takes a bit of time to get used to!

His accent is NOT really a problem since he is not the only prof who have accent. He is trying to explain everything clearly and to make math interesting using very simple English and super typical examples. You will not only learn math but will have a whole new experience of learning math with a Chinese teacher! Worth trying!

Amazing prof with an infectious passion! He very obviously loves math and teaching, and it makes the class very enjoyable. Has an accent, but you adjust really quickly after the first class. Hilarious guy, always saying "Am I right?" and breaking pieces of chalk because he's writing with such fervour.

His enthusiasm about math is great and i found his accent not hard to understand at all. His notes are excellent, you dont need to read the textbook at all as his examples cover pretty much everything thats needed to know. Happy with the mark i got thanks to him

Very nice and wonderful at teaching the course. His accent wasn't as bad as everyone said it was, you get used to it. Shows a lot of examples and is a really kind guy. Wish students would stop making fun of his accent though, the snickers were annoying after a while. He really shows interest in math + inspires learning, great prof to have.

The course itself is so hard. But take professor Liu if you actually want to learn something because he gives clear lecture notes. Midterms are hard.

Liu is the most clearest prof in UBC. Some may feel like he has a strong accent but once you get used to it, you found he explains everything pretty clear. Test is closely to the notes, so if you study hard and pay attention in the class, you really could make it with him.

Very clear explanations. Seems very passionate about maths and teaching. It took me a week or two to get used to his accent but it really wasn't a big deal when I think back to it now (and you better get used to accents if you take maths at UBC). His class actually made me start to understand and enjoy calculus.

His accent was difficult to understand the first day but Dr. Liu is an amazing professor. He knows there is a language barrier but he does a great job in conveying his point across. The exams were difficult (60% and 58% averages on the midterms) but that was the case for all sections. Great professor, would love to take another class with him.

For starters, his accent is quite strong. If you have not had heavy exposure to asian accents, you will have a tough time. That said, I managed to understand him and I am white as snow. He is a very solid teacher if you can get past the accent problems, however. Go to class; it isn't essential, but it will help.

It's inevitable to copy some textbook contents in Math lecture, but Keqin has his own clear logic to indicate knowledge. I was usually amazed by his teaching method, for example, I always suddenly fully understood what's going on after I finishing writing his notes. It's the first time I felt that school prof is better than Youtube Patrick.

Extremely nice and approachable! He is very clear and energetic, although he has a strong Chinese accent. But, overall nice prof! I am not a Math person, but I followed hims closely in class, take notes, and do some after-class lab work, then I got A+. Amazing!

I loved Keqin. His accent is a little strong but after the first 2 lectures, you get used to it. I understood him more than fine, liked his teaching and he was helpful and encouraging in office hours. Nice guy and hilarious, would love to take him again.

He's such a good prof. Even though I had his class at 8 am I actually managed to attend all of his lectures. His examples are extremely helpful and the manner in which he communicates the course material is a lot better than other professors. His accent maybe strong but it actually makes the class more fun.

Professor Liu is very intelligent and understands the course very well. His examples are unique and are more difficult than what you'd encounter on quizzes or exams. Although he has a Chinese accent, he should not be difficult to understand. Attend his lectures and tutorial sections and the class should not be very difficult.

Honestly, he was a great prof who showed great interest in the class. MATH 104 is no easy subject, and the class had a 70% average - not bad for first year differential calculus. He offers help if you go up and approach him, and he's always willing to explain concepts to you.

He made me love calculus! Very approachable and always willing to help! Always attend his lectures and listen hard because his accent is a bit hard to understand. Also try sit in the front in his class so that you can hear and understand him clearly. He is a gem of a person and i would highly recommend him because he knows his stuff well!

he is a good teacher. his accent only hard to understand the first two weeks and after that I start to get used to it. approachable during office hours and explain things clearly and effectively. he also make the exam, so sometimes he will be clearer about what will in the exam and what not. Definitely need hard work but you can get good mark

I don't think Professor Liu is given enough credit. Although some of his content is unclear sometimes, he usually explains it clearly during his available office hours. I feel that a lot of the time, it seemed like a lot of my peers could not get past his accent, but to be quite honest it wasn't bad at all. His lectures contained many useful tips.

All exams are the same for math 184. Really passionate about the subject and enthusiastic when teaching. I used my textbook to understand the material but not mandatory.

He's the best prof I had in first year. Very clear and very passionate about math! Not hard at all to do well if you show up to class

good prof

Really nice professor, care about his students and really good at teaching. One of the best math prof at UBC!

Very enthusiastic which makes class more entertaining, and explains concepts very well. I really like Keqin Liu.

After reading reviews, I was worried about taking his class but personally, I really enjoyed his style of teaching! He is very clear and straightforward. However, there are no iclickers in his class so the only way you can get marks is through quizzes. So you can't slack off too much.

I really enjoyed Prof's Lui's lectures. Very organized notes. Math 105> 104 Biggest tips: 1- The book is extremely helpful: solve exercises relating to a concept as soon as its is covered in a lecture. 2- Same goes with webwork!!! so its not a burden on you 3-Plan ahead for midterms/final ( ex: 2 days for each section, start like 2 weeks b4)

So there's lot's of negative reviews cause this class is hard. The class its self was disorganized , but content wise Keqin gives you what you need to succeed. You get detailed notes (though they are messy) with problems done in class, as well as lots of practice problems that tests are based off of. Study for understanding and you'll be okay.

Seeing a lot of bad rep for prof Liu. Yall need to understand, this is university, you'll be teaching yourself. Study topics before lectures, don't expect him to teach it to you. As for the second midterm, he made up for it by giving you the highest mark based on 3 computations (weighed final to ur advantage), and extending wbwrk deadlines by weeks

After he canceled the 2nd MT, I agreed and felt the same anger as all the bad reviews on here. BUT, tbh he made up for it by making the final way easier than expected, and by giving us THREE different grading schemes and taking whichever is highest. He is a funny (though technologically challenged), person and is overall nice.

Professor Liu was really nice, and I liked his lectures. I would really recommend attending live lectures compared to recordings because recordings take time to be accessible. Prof. Liu provides us with his lecture notes which are extremely helpful and a must-read. Overall a really good Prof! He made math seem a little less scary which is a plus!

I liked prof Liu's teaching style and found the class flow smoothly with his lecture notes. He also provides examples with detailed solutions during class time, which is really helpful. Other than that, it still requires a bit of time to absorb the material outside of the class.

Professor Liu is a great professor who is hilarious during lectures and makes all his students happy. Though his tests are quite difficult, Keqin as a professor makes my day every time I see him.

Had prof liu during the winter 2020 semester, overall a very caring professor, and very helpful during office hours, if you want to do well in the course do the recommended textbook problems :)

Very smart guy, respected and his midterms were not easy.

If you are Asian (I am), take his course. His accent is very understandable. His teaching style is also good. Nice

He's amazing and fair!

The last midterm was easy. Everyone else didn't study. Great professor, love his style and easy midterms. I recommend him to everyone.

Keqin has kind of an old-school way of teaching, although he does try to engage students by asking comprehension questions. He has a fairly strong accent, but I never had any issues understanding him. I enjoyed his sense of humour. He also seems to know which concepts students struggle with and takes extra time while covering them.

Best prof ever, exam is pretty doable, nothing came randomly, would definitely follow him for MATH310.

Perhaps one of the professors of all time. I think he still has a CRT in his office. Incredibly funny, genuinely motivating lecturer. Happy to slow the whole class down if he feels like we're struggling. The exams are quite easy, but some questions are uhhh... look up "what doesn't kill you makes you stranger" on youtube.

He makes very comprehensive notes in class that I found really helpful, and his explanations are good once you get past his accent, which is not so heavy that it's difficult to understand.

Provided very easy to understand notes in class, always happy to answer any questions

I like Professor Liu so much. He is very responsible and willing to answer students' questions. His class Math 221 is also easy to understand.

Honestly over hated. He taught math 200 well, good pace of lectures and covers all the important stuff. You probably don't need the textbook as long as you attend his lectures and follow along with his notes. He tells you what you need to know and what you can ignore which is really helpful. Exams were fair and he gave good practice material.

He was perfectly fine for Math 200. You get used to his accent after 1 class and his explanations and in class examples are sufficient. The practice tests he provides are also very similar to the actual exams so there's no surprises. I can't speak for how he teaches other math courses but he's not a bad option if you need to take him for Math 200.

Dr. Liu really deserves higher ratings especially for MATH 200. I personally found him quite easy to understand. Make sure to do his practice midterms, as they are very similar to the actual exams. CLP is recommended, not necessary. Do his in-lecture examples for review. Listen closely as he always emphasizes what questions will be testable.

His practice quizzes are identical to the tests. Go to class, keep up using the textbook and do all of the practice problems in the textbook and the WebWorks, and you can easily get an A+! Amazing prof, very fair and funny lectures!

Lowkey chill guy, he makes sure you know what is gonna go on your midterms/final, so you only need to study a much narrower scope of knowledge for this class compared to others. Exams are pretty fair. Also, his notes are pretty clear, the only bad thing is that he does not post the notes on Canvas. Does not give many homework

IF if you are used to asian dad dissapointment look/words of "encouragement" his class is meant for you, clear grading scheme, teaches you everything on tests no surprises, if you ask bad questions he will side eye you. But overall better than other profs, make the effort to listen to him even though english is not good, he knows what he teaches.

I think this professor does not get credit he deserves. His accent is bit thick but you will get used to it after 1-2 lectures. The notes are very helpful and mostly the exams questions are based on that. Midterms were very easy and quite similar to previous ones.