First math class after 5 years. This teacher is enthusiastic, clear, and does a great job. I would definitely take another class with him.

Took Trigonometry over the summer and Matthew Cotter made the class so easy understand. I aced everything until we got to identities. This was ultimately my downfall and I believe it was due to my lack of effort. All in all, he understood where we were coming from as students and worked with us. Best teacher I've had yet in college.

Prof. Cotter was awesome. He's super passionate about what he teaches, knows the material well, does a great job at explaining everything and answers everybody's questions. Doing the homework helps reinforce the material and is a great way to study for tests. Not difficult, but do have to put in effort to succeed, as with any math class.

The homework is at least ten times harder than the exam. He responds to emails within minutes. He really doesn't like people talking in his class. He doesn't pull any tricks on the exams. He gives a clear outline of the types of problems that will be on the exam

I love Professor Cotter's classes! He is really passionate about math and is very encouraging! He is always recommending things to do to bring up our grades, and always wants to help! In class, if you miss an explanation, he will stop and go over it again for you. He teaches all the different forms of the problems, which is really great!

Here is an example of what a teacher should be. Professor Cotter really strives to help his students succeed. His lectures are very clear. Although Calculus can be challenging he has a great way of simplifying it and making it seem smoother. Ive taken him for calc 1 and 2. Test are very fair, and he give you study guides. And he loves Nintendo

I had him for math080. He always answered my emails. i would frequently ask him to update me on my grade and would tell me what I need to do to pass the class with an A. Got a B which isn't bad. He knows how to lecture. Recommend!!

Honestly the best professor I have ever had. Amazing lectures that are extremely easy to comprehend. Math 180 is not an easy topic to grasp, but with Cotter is was.

He's an amazing professor. You have to put the effort into the class but he will do his best to help you. I wish he was my professor for ever math class I will have in the future.

Very thorough in his teaching style and has a very specific but useful way of organizing his steps (which he strongly emphasizes). Great professor overall and has true passion for his field

Cotter is a great professor! Very thorough lectures and passionate about subject. Def wants his students to pass and succeed. Grade consisted of homework and tests scores. Study from homework problems and lecture examples and you'll do fine. Def would take again! :)

Explains Math extremely well, I loved taking him.

Out of all the profs here Taber and this dude are in a dif league than the rest. Cotter actually takes his time to write out his own notes & that's how you know he's a real one. He explains so well you understand the first time. put in the work and you'll get the grade. I respect the emphasis on professionalism - our own mathematical Walter White.

He explains the concepts very well so even someone who's bad at math like me could understand it.

Amazing teacher! Shows examples step by step. Does give a lot of homework and there are no quizes. I would not miss a class since calculus is a tough concept. Math is hard and teaching it is harder but Professor Cotter is both good at math and great at teaching it. I will try to take all my remaining math courses with him.

He obviously loves math. His lectures are very clear and organized. He is very happy to help his students and his tests are very fair. He is very clear on the grading and emphasizes proper notation. Overall, I am very happy I took him for my first calculus class. He is an awesome teacher.

Im in Calc II right now; its one hell of a course. BUT, Ive never ever had a professor so GOOD and SKILLED at teaching math in my whole college career. There are no words to describe the neatness, clarity and level of understanding this professor relays to his students. He is simply amazing. Calc II is hard, but he makes it so enjoyable!! :) ty!

I took this class during intersession but I felt I learned that I learned more during this time than in regular semester. He is very passionate in what he teaches and will make learning the material straight forward. Overall an enjoyable class.

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Great professor! You can tell he truly cares about his students and provides good examples. Says exactly what type of problems will be featured on the tests and does similar ones in class. Taking him again for Math 185 (Calc 2) because he is that good. Lectures are great and really just wants the students to understand and grow.

I would highly recommend Professor Cotter. You must show up to class no ifs, ands or buts about it. Writing notes is a must in his course. I would even suggest bringing different colors pens to write with. He is very detailed with his notes and you should definitely review the notes after class and while doing the homework. He is a great professor!

I highly recommend Professor Cotter, I actually like math now after a life time of hating it, he is an amazing teacher, and I am exited to continue and take on the upcoming math classes. If math is not one of your strengths, take his class! His notes and lectures are very organized and easy to comprehend.

my go to math professor. He really connects with his students and loves to help. only reason i am passing math is because of him. I wish he taught the next class. Really cares about each of his students and helps you set up a study guide for the test. He's the best

I transferred to UC Davis after taking him for Calc 1 and 2. His lectures are usually easy to follow and his passion for math was really inspiring. Best of all, he is considerably easier than similar teachers (i.e. skips curve sketching in Calc 1 and doesn't require you to know exactly when to use each integration technique in Calc 2). Take him!

Mr Cotter is nice. The notes you need is what he writes on the board. It is very straight forward, no crazy twists or anything like that. The tests are based on the homework. Textbook is used for the homework, no reading though. I like the way he explains math and would definitely take him again. Just work hard to make sure you understand the ideas

Math has always been my worst subject and I was intimidated by taking Math080. Mr. Cotter is very passionate about Math and his students and it shows. He is knowledgeable on other subjects and is able to explain certain things in ways that are easy for people to understand. I wasn't able to take him for Math171 but I'm excited for 180 with him.

Professor Cotter is the best professor at SCC. He can make anyone fall in love with math. He is so inspirational and helpful outside of class. His tests are exactly like the notes so just practice from there. Don't even worry about the homework, his tests are a copy of the notes. His classes are so interesting and you could tell he loves his job!

This class is very hard, but Cotter makes it amazing. Take him if you are a STEM major.

As someone who has always struggled with math courses, Professor Cotter made math clear. He "dumbed it down" and offers extra credit!

Professor Cotter is an amazing lecturer and does a great job at teaching with the new online format. Hes accessible via email and responds REALLY FAST. He also is in the Mathlab if you need help, his tests are easier than the homework but everything he tests is taught in the lecture exactly the same. Hes well versed in his field highly recommend

He's AMAZING. Makes calculus way easier than it could be. How? He writes the entire course from scratch. You don't need a book. His lectures are passionate, engaging, and directly tied to tests and hw, which is only about 1-3 problems per assignment so not overwhelming at all. Best teacher I've ever had. 12/10 recommend.

Calc ll is a very difficult class, but cotter made the process very straight forward and easy. He doesn't sugarcoat how challenging the course is, but is very supportive and caring throughout the class. I honestly believe he is one of the best math professors because he is able to explain such a difficult subject very well. Highly recommend.

I took Calc I from Professor Cotter through remote live classes over zoom. I am not the best at math but he made hard concepts easy to understand and answered every question asked during lectures, no matter how simple. He also held office hours multiple days a week if you needed help with something. Super invested in helping his students succeed!

I was not a huge fan of math until I took this class, mainly because I had a hard time understanding the concepts. The lectures are very straight forward and he teaches you everything you need to know for the homework and exams in the lecture.

made calculus make sense. id pay extra to get this math teacher again

He is one of the BEST math teachers I've ever had! His lectures are super organized and he is very inspirational. He was a tutor before so he understands students' struggles and is always willing to further explain. A really nice guy, patient with students, and very passionate about teaching.

Professor Cotter is for sure the best professor I've had so far. He explains math really well and is very organized. He also doesn't sugarcoat the difficulty of the class.

This was my third time taking calculus and professor Cotter made it all make sense. The way he teaches math is like no other math teacher I've had. I would 100% recommend him to anyone who struggles with math. He truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Do the HW and write down all the notes and the exam's are super fair. :)

Professor Cotter is the best math teacher I have ever had. He is so clear in his explanations and you can tell he truly cares about his students. He is professional and friendly. Take him!

You can tell that Professor Cotter truly demonstrates a passion for Mathematics. I am currently in his Math171 class and his lectures are clear and easy to understand. He is the best math teacher I have ever had and I will be taking him for my other extended math classes. Take Mr. Cotter, highly recommend!

Easily the best professor I've ever had. The only reason he isn't 5/5 is because the courses he teaches are extremely difficult in nature, but he does as good a job as possible at explaining. No extra credit, but homework and exam questions are exactly what was covered in class. VERY organized as well. I can't image someone explaining math better.

Professor Cotter is amazing at what he does, I enjoyed calc 2 from him. For his teaching style, it's sitting in a class, and taking notes while he explains things along the way. He gives clear instructions and gives exam previews so you know what to expect; there is nothing that he will put on the exam that isn't on the homework or the lecture.

Had Mr Cotter for Math 150 summer online course. Mr Cotter's teaching style is super easy to follow along with and learn from, even over zoom. The best you could hope for from standard lecture-style teaching. Just pay attention. He had a family emergency halfway through the course and still managed to finish the class, big respect to him for that.

Took calc1 with Prof. Cotter online during the summer and he is the best! He is pretty strict with grading because he wants you to gain a sense of professionalism but he is the best at teaching calc. You can tell he really loves teaching and that he's passionate about it. He always makes sure you understand the material during class.

Had Cotter for Calc 2 and Calc 3, he helped me so much and I found that he was the best professor for me in math. I had a C in Calc 1 but got an A in Calc 2 as well as a high B in Calc 3. He was super helpful during office hours and just made time for you to understand the lectures. Wish he could be my professor for other math classes.

An amazing professor, truly does not get better than him!

He is a great professor he is very a straight forward is teaching method is awesome unfortunately I had to drop his class The beginning of the semester I was not trying which really affect my grade but it was my fault not his.

His way of teaching was amazing as I hates math and was so nervous for this course because I am not strong in math. Although it was hard he made me like math and going to class. His notes and exactly like the hw and copy and paste with different numbers for tests.

Honestly the best math teacher I've taken. He makes hard concepts easy to understand like he's some kind of wizard or something. His lectures are God sent. So straightforward and easy to comprehend. His view is forward thinking, and his tests are exactly like the homework. This should be your #1 choice for a good teacher.

He makes things so easy to understand bc he writes the course himself. His teaching style takes a little getting used to, but I love his thoroughness as he will show you the "twists"/variations of every single calc problem that will be on the Hw/test. If you can, use an iPad & Apple Pencil/stylus for the class. Makes stem classes sooo much easier.

Great teacher! You can't get much better than him. His attention to detail is amazing. However the class is graded by very few things so don't fck up on too many or you'll be screwed.

Never have I had such an amazing math professor. First time taking him and he made us do our homework very professionally, and ill never do it any other way going forward. Super passionate about this subject, to some it may be a concerning amount. Amazing lectures and I personally understood everything at all times. Honestly the idea math professor

Cotter is in my opinion an excellent prof. His lectures are incredibly well organized, his homework reinforces the concepts found in the notes very well. There are almost no situations where you need outside resources (Chegg, textbook youtube). Tests match up to lecture and homework well. Responds to emails incredibly quickly. You can do it!

Professor Cotter is very lecture heavy, with a light homework load. The test questions are taken directly from class notes and homework. He grades your hw on neatness and structure which can take some adjustment however in the long run it definitely helps with organization. Lastly he consistently emphasizes the importance/value of mathematics.

I love Professor Cotter, most clear professor I have had. The first two tests were not a problem but third test onwards was when it got drastically hard. You need to ensure that your study habits can ensure a smooth transition from dead easy to really hard but his lecture and homework clearly follows the tests. Highly recommend!

If you're a math major- he's the class to take. Lectures are mandatory (though he records them)- TAKE LOTS OF NOTES. The examples mirror the homework extremely well. He's extremely passionate about math, to the point where it actually freaks me out a little bit. If that's not your cup of tea, find someone else.

As a high school student, I thought Professor Cotter had a nice way of doing his lectures but like some comments said, he is VERY passionate about math. I personally thought that his passion stifled up my focus a bit but I still think the course was well planned out and he was very flexible with my summer schedule.

Some of the clearest and most concise math lectures I've had the pleasure in being a part of. Professor Cotter is the "english professor" of the math world that takes time to give background on historical and scientific significance to the math journey we encountered.

A GREAT math instructor. He explains things very well! Be sure to do the homework as you learn each section because its a lot. I did everything last min and I have a low B. 4 homework assignments (due day of test), 4 tests, 4 quizzes. He records his lectures! Tbh it's not bad just study in advance. Tests are exactly like the homework and lec. notes

Free textbook given for class but not used or needed as the Professor's lectures are amazing. Homework assignments are not due weekly. Multiple assignments are turned in the day of major tests which gives flexibility. Must apply yourself to pass. Combines traditional learning with new age technology. Professor is charismatic during lectures.

Prof. Cotter is really nice and you can tell he's very passionate about math and teaching. He misses class quite frequently, which I would have no problem with if he provided a make-up lecture, but sometimes he doesn't because he tries to cram it in the following lecture. This caused the class to ramp up in material near the end.

VERY passionate about math. Tends to go on rambles and teaches at a slower pace, but that makes it a bit easier to catch up on work if you fall behind. If you take notes and understand what is going on in the lecture and homework, you will be fine. Pre-calc is a hard course but Cotter makes it as easy to digest as possible.

He makes everything simple and easy to understand. His exams are great because he tells us exactly what kinds of questions will be on them and how many. Only thing is he grades homework a bit harshly which is kind of annoying but other than that 10/10 guy and chill. Although there's no extra credit so what you get is what you get.

I took Cotter online for Math 171 over a summer. He was extremely clear and passionate in his lectures, all quiz/exams closely matched the homework and notes. He responds to emails quickly. Cotter is very well respected among his students for a reason, every semester I see his classes fill up right away, so register early. 10/10 would recommend!

Professor Cotter is one of the best teachers I've taken. He is very clear on what he expects in the tests and homework. His lectures mirror the homework, which mirror the tests so everything feels connected and nothing takes you by surprise. You can tell he is very passionate about math and calculus, which made his lectures much more fascinating.

Professor Cotter is passionate about math, which can be both a blessing and a challenge. His lectures can be lengthy, but he breaks down concepts well. Utilize resources like the free textbook, study sessions, and tools like unstuck ai to excel in this course.

Explains topics very well, makes Calc easy. Tests are very similar to HW so never any surprises. Very picky on structure. I've gotten everything right on tests but been marked down to a 90 because of "format". Like every test he finds something wrong with your format. But, this is a very easy class if you just know how to do the HW problems.

Cotter is extremely passionate about mathematics and calculus, but sometimes the lectures can drag. You will learn a lot, but it is an overall challenging class.

Professor Cotter is very passionate about calculus. He is VERY clear about what will be on the exams. You WILL NOT be surprised when you take them. The subject is not an easy one but if you put in the work you will pass. Lectures can be hard to get through but I hardly had to go back and look at recordings. He is very professional and respectable.