took him for math 124, 125, and 126. liked him a lot, if you pay attention and do the suggested homework should be fine. 5 quizzes, 3 tests and a final, and do well on the final replace low test. stuff on quizzes is on test, stuff on tests is on final.

Larry is the best professor that I have ever had. He is very hard, but he gives you the tools to be able to do well. He is very approachable and fun. I would recommend him if you are prepared to work hard.

Awesome dude! Step by step explainations & lots of helpful examples. Bonus: exam questions are straight off his quizzes THAT means you know JUST what will be on the exam! Talk about GPA booster! Sincere man, easy going, approachable. Everyone who rated him low probably never even went to class!

A great teacher, but quite difficult. Just reading the syllabus ought to give you a feel for his grading style. He is very motivated, hilarious, enthusiastic, and an overall excellent teacher! Just watch out for the time pressure on exams... killer!

You are in major trouble if you don't do well on tests involving time pressure. He uses his own methods which often differ from those in the text. This can be a source of confusion. The good thing is that he goes out of his way to lay out the type of problems you can expect on the exam

He is great because he teaches the concepts and is very visual. To him, it is more important to know the concepts than to memorize formulas. His tests are fair and he prepares you for them more than most profs would. If you are a visual learner, he is the best math teacher you could have.

Unorthedox, but if you do the work you should be fine, wacth out, he wears tye dye on test days.

He is a great guy. People just blame him for not understanding the concepts when they themselves don't come to class prepared. It's not his fault students who are lazy fail the class. But if you attend class almost always, and listen in to his lectures, and ask thoughtful questions, you will have no problem passing with an A. His tests and quizzes

He has 5 quizes and the tests come from the quizes. Also, as he clearly states in class, the final comes DIRECTLY from the tests. So if you don't get behind, there is no reason to not get an A. In fact most people do get A's in this class. you can't cram math 126 unless you're a math genius. so, DON'T FALL BEHIND, and you will get an A.

Same as MATH156, in MATH157, he has 5 quizes and the tests come from the quizes, plus final comes all from test. He is also a very easy going guy, loves people to ask questions. I would say more than half of the time in class he is answering our questions, which come from homework. You should read the textbook, and you should do your homework.

Energetic and demanding, but I pulled a good deal from this class... definately one of the better math instructors I've had

Larry is my favorite math teacher that I have had at BCC. One must definately study and prepare for his difficult tests. He is stubborn when it comes to adjusting points on a test; however, with proper explanation and showing that you know the material he will side with you (if your argument is valid). Overall a great teacher, and human.

very good teacher! i acutally loved going to his class...his tests are really easy..but he's kinda clumsy and makes a lot of mistakes when lecturing so if you really pay attention then you will kno what im talking about

Say bye-bye to your great GPA with Suzanka. Doesn't know the meaning of teaching. Just imagine as if another student, a B student, is doing the lectures; that's Suzanka, an unprofessional teacher.

He is a whorththile teacher. he intentionally makes tests and quizes harder because he wants us to succeed when we face difficulties in our lives in the future. He makes mistakes on a white board. so you need to zero in on what he writes on it. it is not easy to get an A. so you need to study.

Larry is a wonderful professor. He is very smart, and he enjoys teaching. Based on my observation he really cares about students understand math.. I was motivated by his spirit, and did well in his class. He let students know that respect is important, that is why some student did not like him.In his class I got tremendous amount of knowledge. Than

took him for math 105 and 120. He's a really chill dude, but his tests are really hard. It's definitely a challenge taking his class. It's not a good class if you want a high GPA, but you will be less intimidated by math. Good teacher if you're gonna be working in the science field.

If you are willing to make the effort, you will leave Susanka's class with a solid understanding of concepts--well-prepared for the next level. He knows and loves his topic. Energetic lectures.

Ask plenty of questions, he will go through everything with you untill you completely get it IN CLASS. By far - my favorite math teacher of all time. Grades hard to get, but your knowledge and understanding after taking this class will be out the roof if you engage in class.

I can't believe so many students are not happy with Susanka. Guys:if you want to take his class prepare yourselves to learn calculus. It is true that by the end of the quarter there were less than a half of students left,but I remeber math was my # 1 enemy, but because of Susanka, I got so much knowledge and a B grade. But I was willing to learn.!

This guy ROCKS as a Math teacher. He is probably one of the most intelligent people at the college. People that rated him low will just never get it and when they do, it will be too late.

I took him a few years ago and all I remember is this guy was very hard to deal with compared to the 20 other teachers I had. imagine getting a 4 question quiz and before you have enough time to get to the finish half of it, you have to turn it in! My major was math and physics and I was still stressed out after every test with Susanka.

He knows math but at times he can be really spazzy which is kinda funny. If you have a question he answers it pretty well. The quizzes and tests are kinda like the homework and the final is the tests put together. So studying for that class wasn't too bad.

Super nice guy if you're respectful. Makes a lot of simple mistakes on the board, but he normally catches them. His quizzes are fair and he tells you what will be on them, but they're all timed a little too short. I'd take his class again. He's clear and a great teacher.

Susanka is a great teacher with clear and helpful lectures. His class is straight forward and reasonable. Listen to the lectures, take notes, do the homework, and study for the tests and quizzes. Homework is not required but recommended. Problems in the homework and those solved in class are similar to the ones on the tests and quizzes.

worth taking!loves math-you can tell.Gets excited about problems so its much less boring.Willing to do several of the same-type questions multiple times. Explains well, doesnt expect you to memorize the textbook!Be respectful-ask ahead to leave early and do not talk in class-basic courtesy.grow up people...loves to joke 1-on-1, sweet guy,underrated

also(cont from below), clear in class, if he makes a mistake, happy to let you catch it! quizes are like HW with new numbers. never quizes/tests on problems not done as a class at least once- just take notes! Tests are even easier than quizes- final is super easy. its the tests with new numbers and some problems taken out. Wants you to succeed!

He really LOVES teaching math & he's always energetic but you can easily shoot the mood down if you're disrespectful. He will not tolerate with students that act like high schoolers. I had him fall quarter of 09' and he cussed out a student for being immature. Just listen, know your material, and DO NOT TALK when he is teaching!

Honestly loves the subject- get to know the guy and hes really quite nice. Dont take this class if you're not good a reasoning or self-motivating. Quizes are only suprising to those who didnt look over the homework. Really not that bad- whats all the fuss?

Larry is an excellent teacher with a lot of enthusiasm. He can go fast, but if you ask questions he answers them well. The tests are fair (some Q's are directly from the homework) and he is generous with partial credit. You will do well in his class if you pay attention and do the homework. Don't talk while he's teaching or he'll call you on it.

Man this guy is great! The moment I walked in to his class I was delighted to find an enthusiastic professor. He has a great sense of humor, such a character! I love his style of teaching. Made me think about math more literally than just mindless equations. He explained our material pretty well. First test in my opinion was pretty hard.

Larry is the best! Seriously, don't let the ratings stop you from taking his classes. His quizzes and tests are EASY and predictable if you do the homework. Also, he's really funny and entertaining, and super helpful.

i was struggling in his class and not only did he help me out with the current textbook, but he looked through an old one for me and pointed out the specific things i needed to study to pass. this guy is awesome i took almost all my math from him. he really helped me out a lot.

His class is not for most students, a lot of teachers will skip the chapters that most students won't need (eg. Work, fluid pressure etc.) but he won't. If you struggle with math I would avoid his class because he has very strict grading standards. He allows you to make back 10% of pts missed on the first 4 exams and he will drop 2 of the 5 exams.

Why is his rating so bad? Best math teacher I've ever had. Don't act like a high schooler in class. Second time taking pre-calc, first time I struggled to get a C in high school, this time I got a 4.0. Do homework and quizzes are a breeze. Look over quizzes and tests could be done in your sleep. Great at explaining and really genuine guy overall.

A good math teacher. I got a B in pre calc, but that was because I didn't do the homework! Just pay attention and do the homework. And go to class! I enjoyed the class, and his stories are interesting.

Larry is a math dork through and through! He is wonderful about explaining things even if they seem dumb, you just have to pipe up and say something! He expects you to actually do your homework (what a concept in college!) and will push you to really know your stuff. I had a horrible teacher for 151 and Susanka has made me like Calc again.

I thought ALEKS was really helpful, its kind of a lot of work. If you do all of the homework and stay on top of it it should be really easy. He's kind of a weird teacher though, pretty dorky and has weird jokes. Still not a bad class. I didn't buy the textbook, just had the online version. No answer key in the back so couldn't check my homework.

Really helpful. He's seriously revised his policies. Super easy. Only reason I got a B was because I barely showed up.

Solid instruction, likable prof.

I took the class worried because of the amount of negative comments. But this teacher is great! The class is hard cause lets be honest... it's math. I asked him for help and it made everything much clearer! Great guy, must take his class if you have the chance!

Really not bad, READ AHEAD and STAY AHEAD, his lectures are a bit scattered if you don't already know what he is going on about. But do your homework the night before lecture and you will get a lot out of his class

Doesn't lecture well, but super helpful (both in person and email) so he makes self-teaching a lot easier. Test or quiz every week, which are kinda hard. Worst part was, he grades the tests out of about 12 points... but enters it in your grade book as out of 30. So if you got 2 point off, in the grade book, it'll say you got 5 points off.

-Tests are hard, so I learned a lot preparing for them. Fair grading. -Extremely knowledgable professor, always happy to help you and he roots for you. -Doesn't take any crap from any loud students. Has no sympathy for laziness. -We're lucky that star teachers like this even exist anymore.

Lecture - straight forward, pretty easy to follow, incl. HW q's Test - Harder problems than expected, good reflection on quiz q's Quiz - reasonable amount of q's for amount of time HW - reasonable amount for math class Grading - will drop lowest quiz and lowest test grades He's always very helpful and encourages students to ask him q's!

Very rigorous, not for someone who wants to scrape by with the minimum of knowledge. Extremely personable and helpful during office hours. Lectures can be a bit opaque, because they assume you've read the text - something other students seem not to do.

I honestly dont know why he got such low score in here. When I signed up for his class I was scared because of all of these reviews but he was the only teacher with space in his class so I took his class; I'm glad I did. He's a good teacher, he's there to answer your questions and he also give partial credit. He's funny!

He is a great teacher I ever had. He is a nice person and very willing to help. His class is not hard if you do most of the homework. The homework is not required, same to the attendance. Also, he is a funny and nice guy.

He is a great teacher and honestly I don't understand all those bad reviews. Indeed he is a tough grader, but this is fair and helpful if you want to be successful. I really enjoy his classes, they are not boring at all ,and he made a lot of sense of what he is teaching. He is always available to help, very nice and kind person. I highly recommend

Goes above and beyond to help outside class, but THE toughest grader/class I've ever had. I'm an easy 4.0 student, already had a 4 year degree from a top 20 university, & I'm proudest of the A I earned in his class because I worked like a dog for it. Not a great lecturer but fun guy/funny. Read EVERYTHING & do EVERY textbook problem, not just HW.

He is the best teacher ever: caring, fair, strict, predictable and funny. I love this teacher. I had him for 4 classes and definitely I would take his classes again .

Larry was great. I don't understand all the bad reviews on here about him. He explained concepts clearly and related topics back to his past experiences, this is what made class interesting for me. Only 1 hw assignment for each ch (worth a whopping 1 pt) and he drops the lowest exam score. His messy writing was the only thing that bothered me.

Larry was a great professor, if you know some basic algebra you should be fine. You do need to study and listen in class I fell asleep in a lecture and failed the next test, but he gives you the 4 out of 5 policy where he wont count the worst test you took. Personally I would take him again he was a good teacher that really cares. I got a B.

I took Intro to Statistics with Susanka and found his class to be fairly forgiving. You do not need to turn in class at the beginning of class, he allows you to turn it in at his office as well. His test questions are way easier than the HW questions. He loves to answer your questions as well! His T-Shirts are pretty cool, too.

I only have good things to say about him, he cares, he gives feedback, he always looks excited when presenting a topic, he answers emails within a few hours. However, I had to work, A LOT! I'd spend over 15-20 hours doing homework/test but he taught me what hard work really is and I'd feel so proud of myself for getting my reports nicely done. Thx!

I found the class quite straightforward. I usually found the tests easier and on the same topic as the (optional) homework. Larry is super charismatic and passionate and is very patient with students. My only criticism is his lecture was sometimes hard for me to focus on. I'm not certain if that was his fault as I am a scatterbrain.

Fast, energetic lectures. Sometimes gets off topic - which is very fun if you're interested in the material that induces a tangent. He is one of the most responsive instructors I've had regarding messages and help outside of class. His lectures point you to the text, with the assumption you will read it as needed.

I took Intro to Statistics with Larry and it was honestly great. His lectures were interesting and the content wasn't too difficult. As long as you stay on top of the homework (there really isn't much), you will do great on his tests. He literally tells you what questions are coming up on his tests and just changes the numbers in them.