Marcozzi is awesome. He hates everyone, and is hillarious. Join his class if you hate math.

He's very difficult but always willing to lend a hand and will curve hard core if you put in the effort

Made me work my tail off. I never had so much fun.

Marcozzi is the BEST math professor I have ever had. He gives examples of EXACTLY what will be on the test. He is extremely fair, and always willing to answer questions. He is pretty funny, too! Although, you will actually need to learn in his class.

Hes not very challenging, and for a MAT181 class, itll be a real jaw dropper for when real homework rolls in for those taking calcII and diff. eq- Although I passed his class with a B, I felt I might have learned more from a more interested teacher.

easiest calc class ever, didnt even have to open the book...all his test were straight from his notes

easiest calc class

Great professor. Was soooo easy i got an A and im REALLY bad at math!

Notes were very easy to follow. Showed lots of examples to easily show how to solve problems. Was very willing to answer questions. Often dismissed class early. Three tests isn't quite enough. Should probably have at least five and the material is rather rigorous. Partial credit is nice, it helps boost your score when algebra mistakes occur.

If youre interested in doing well AT ALL this class shouldn't be too difficult. Definitely not an esay A, being that he does not collect homework and the class is based on 2 exams and one final. Don't be stupid: go to class, try a few problems from the recommended HW he gives each class, and you should get at least a B on the tests. nice guy.

Really chill guy. He explains things very simply, doesn't teach you any unnecessary extra ways to do math, easy class if you're looking to just get our math credit.

Very good. I hadn't had math in two decades and never liked it. Instruction was clear and consise and he told us which homework problems we needed to be able to do. He kept office hours plus there's a dedicated math tutor center, and a teaching assistant who answered any and all questions in lab.

Great

No online homework or online quizzes. The tests come directly from the quizzes for the most part, as does the final. Do some of the homework and study the quizzes. Overall very easy.

Great professor. Quizzes are easy and the tests aren't so bad.

This math course was by far the easiest I have taken. Marcozzi isn't helpful when it comes to questions unless you have a valid argument. Otherwise, he explains everything you need to know in the notes. Homework given is identical to what's on quizzes, tests, and on the final. No online work and homework isn't graded.

He takes problems from the homework for the exams, i found them to be the harder problems. He finds it challenging to relate to students questions therefore you may not get your answer. Your tests are your grade so no homework cushion and he does grade hard at times, depending on his mood. I wouldn't take his class again.

Failed the course 2x before. Marcozzi talked to me after I failed the first test. Go to class, stay for the help sessions, do some of the homework. I spent about 2-3 hours a week. I think the reviewers below are trolling. Laughed at students? Curveballs? Never happened. Marcozzi is probably the best prof at UNLV and I hate math.

I havent had math for 20 years. Mr. Marcozzi's lectures were very organized and understandable. He doesn't collect homework, but you still should do some problems. He tells you what to expect on the tests (the problems come from the homework so you dont stress out) and doesn't take off points for most algebra mistakes! I highly recommend him.

I failed the course with Marcozzi before, but it was my own fault. Marcozzi would check on me this time and if I had to miss a class, send me the notes. Go to class and spend some time doing the homework. Review the notes before the test and your good. I still dont like math, but Marcozzi makes it tolerable. He is a nice guy and very funny

No homework. Assigns it but doesn't collect. 4 quizzes, 2 exams, and a final. Only a few problems on each usually worth 10-20 pts each. SHOW as much work as possible. No attendance. But go to class! He repeats him self a lot. He ends class early. Does help sessions after ends class. Overall can't complain, just make sure to study!

Easy A. Take him.

Professor Marcozzi is AMAZING. If you have questions, ask them. He does repeat himself a lot while working problems but that is so the students don't forget the rules for the problem being solved. Do your homework and stay after each lecture for help (if you need it). Students who fail are the ones that didn't even work for their desired grade.

Marcozzi does not and will never use Webcampus, which means you'll have no idea what your grade is unless you calculate it yourself using his completely arbitrary formula. He prints the syllabus, and only has so many copies, so sit in the front on the first day. His teaching abilities are top-notch, and he puts time aside for questions.

By far the best Math teacher I have ever had. He explained things so they were easy to understand and cared about how the students were doing in the class.

While it may just be me, his method of teaching really worked for me. There are not many points in the class : three tests, final, homework doesn't really help much. Does not use webcampus. DO THE HOMEWORK! Test questions are taken from the homework word for word, number for number. Extra credit on tests for attending class.

I failed his class the first time, but it was entirely my fault because I didn't put the effort in, and I'm not going to be one of the many to blame the professor for my own laziness. Coming from someone whom has hated math since 5th grade, this professor cured my math phobia. Attend class, take notes, and do the homework and you will pass.

This is my second time taking this course. I took it over summer and he was the best. If you just show up to class he does almost every test problem in his lecture. If you understand the notes and do the homework it will be impossible to fail this class.

do the homework and listen to his lecture, then you will pass this class.

He was a great professor and we made it clear what was going to be on each test and quiz. He literally just takes the HW problems and puts them on the tests and quizzes. BIG TIP : ALWAYS CHECK YOUR WORK! If you do not check he will mark off a lot of points.

Professor Marcozzi is a wonderful professor teaching an absolutely dreadful subject. He understands that most people hate math, and does his best to explain and simplify the steps needed to solve a problem. As long as you're willing to put the work in, attend class, and do the homework, you should be fine. Tests are taken straight from homework.

If you want to learn where in the real world calculus is applied, then take Marcozzi. He assigns problems from the book that he says are closer to real world problems. The tests are a mixture of quizzes and homework so practice both. The examples he goes over in class will almost always be on the test, so don't skip class.

He's blunt, and will knock your grade down hard if you get something wrong with a trick. He is also one of the best professors you could hope to have for 181. He won't hold your hand, but his tests reflect what he teaches in class, and there are usually a few extra points to be had. Do things his way and show up for every class, and you will pass.

Test problems are EXACTLY like class notes or quizzes. Honestly, I can't see how this guy can be any easier. Go to class, read the notes (which he posts!), do the problems in class. It is not your high school class. Very nice man.

This is not your high school math class. If you're willing to learn a new and helpful perspective on how to work on math AND put in the effort to pass, this is the professor to take. He may come across as mean, but he isn't. He just doesn't like lazily done work. The problems he works on are practical and don't use many formulas.

I'm rating a man that I HATED at the beginning of the year. He is particular with how he does his problems and grades your work, but what he says makes sense. if you try and do it his way you will get an A because the tests are the same as the quizzes and notes. He is willing to drop your first exam grade. Go to class, he entertains. YOU WILL LEARN

The lectures Marcozzi gave were very helpful and developed my overall understanding of math and calculus; however, when it came to the tests he was very difficult and expected you to follow his process precisely. Every little specific part of his notation is incredibly important to receiving a high mark on the exams.

ITS A WRENCH!!!! LEARN TO PLAY THE GAME!!! But seriously though, Calculus is hard, an if you're willing to buckle down, practice the examples in the book, and discard your old habits from highschool, you'll do fine. I got a D on my first test but ended the class with an A-.

Marcozzi is a great calc professor. He teaches you the right way not his way. Class is 2 tests and a final. Part 1 just the answer and part 2 is take home! All notes posted online. HW is optional. Those who complain never show up or do any of the practice problems! Attend class! Never did the hw and got As on all 3 test. Very doable. Recommend

He's not a good teacher but his grading is lenient and curves every test. He genuinely wants you to pass the class and will give you a C if you don't fail every test. The final grade is the only thing he posts so you'll be stuck wondering what it is for the whole term. Take his class if you're only looking to pass and not looking for an A.

Great teacher, hard subject. This course actually made me interested in math!

Tips: Don't sit in front if you don't want him reading what you write down, focus studies on part 1 since you have 2 entire days to do part 2 at home, compliment his slides it makes him happy lol, and don't be afraid to talk to him! I'm glad I took his class and ignored low reviews. His class is hard but you CAN pass.

I hated math before this course and I still despise it. Yet, the professor was a good teacher.

He is a great teacher ! and he is funny, you won't fall asleep in his class believe me ! (I took Hongtao Yang and got a D- do not take him or you will sleep in his class and work like crazy to do his homework and fail like 70% of the students). He also explains you the signification of why we are doing this and this in math etc...

The class was made up of two tests and a final exam. He gives you "homework" that is meant to help you with the subject matter, but it isn't graded. Attendance isn't manadatory. He lectures pretty well and he's a very lenient grader. If you pay attention and go through the practice problems with him, it will be easy to pass.

Funny and relatable!One time in class I forgot to bring my notes and he gave me some of his paper to write on. He constantly insists students ask questions! I hear a lot badmouth about him from previous years, but he is one of my favorite teachers, if he wasnt good he clearly has improved ALOT! Easy class, optional homework saves alot of time!

Dr. Marcozzi is one of the best professors I've ever had and by far my favorite math teacher EVER. His lectures are informative, but he also goes off on really funny tangents. Make a small group of friends and meet often to go over material and do optional homework! By the end, you'll have inside jokes about calc.

Ive never understood Calculus the way I do now because of Marcozzi. He explains all the concepts in detail and emphasizes the importance of understanding where everything comes from including various notations. If youve taken high school Calculus, he enhances your knowledge deeply. Definitely take him to prepare you for higher levels of math.

The grade in this class rides heavily on your exams and attendance in discussion so make sure to practice problems until you feel comfortable answering blindly. I would recommend this professor but he may be difficult for those who have not taken calculus before in high school so be wary.

This is the teacher to take if you have 0 experience in calculus. He only teaches what you need to know and only tests on what he teaches. Test problems very similar to HW but HW not mandatory. Grades based on attendance in discussion, 2 exams, and the final. Seems like hes rambling but pay attention to everything he says, helps the math make sense

I liked him! He explained concepts pretty well in his lecture. I did take the summer course so I'm not quite sure how he is in the regular semesters. He understood that math may not be a strength for many of his students and worked to adapt to that. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with my experience with this professor.

In high school, I got C's and D's in math, but in this class I got an A. Marcozzi treats you like an adult and won't baby you through the class. He teaches you "tools" and it's your job to figure out how to use it. Definitely a unique style of teaching, especially for a math teacher. I suggest finding a study buddy. Exams are easy if you show work!

The lectures were fairly easy to follow and understand. Dr Marcozzi really makes calculus easier to learn.

Dr. Marcozzi stresses mathematical literacy and understanding heavily which improves not only understanding of calculus, but leads to success in the future with other math courses and problem solving.

I had him online so I'm not sure how he would be now that in person classes are starting. His lectures really emphasize proper notation and understanding where ideas come from. This is helpful for people who have to take higher math courses after this. Calc is my last math class though so I mainly stuck to youtube videos and did well.

Took this class over summer; 3 Exams, 1 Final. Optional Homework. 20 lecture videos. The lectures are enjoyable, short, and actually help you understand the content. To top it off, exams are exactly like the problems he works out in the lectures. Put in 2hrs to understand each topic and you'll get an easy A.

I took Dr. Marcozzi online in the summer. 2 exams, 30 percent each and a final worth 40 percent. The tests were like the lecture problems. He can overcomplicate simple topics, but it feels like he wants you to succeed and his methods build off each other video to video. Once it clicks everything becomes super simple. Doing the HW helps tons!

Dr. Marcozzi is a pretty solid professor. His lectures are a bit long so if you are a procrastinator I do not suggest this class for you. I will say if you do watch the lectures fully you will be prepared for the exams. There is homework that can also help you but it will not be graded. Your grade will be based on 3 exams.

Amazing Professor. Try your best, do the homework, pay attention to lectures, and watch them again online. make sure you do most of the homework, as tests are based on them. The professor knows what he's talking about and he is really good at explaining things. He's also a generous grader. Your grade will be based on how much you try in this class.

Very clear expectations. Lectures were excellent and he had videos in case you couldn't attend. Labs were very helpful in preparing you for exam. Exam problems were mostly from the homework, so it was easy to prepare. Nice guy.

Dr. M makes learning calculus easy to understand, gives steps to solve problems that are always consistent, never tries to trick students, and truly makes calculus bearable. I mean it when I say learning calculus with Dr. M is a good choice, I failed the first attempt with another prof. This class requires your hard effort and practice though.

All you have to do is come to class and you will do fine, maybe just do one or two homework problems if you are struggling. He is always available before and after class. Its not hard if you show up and put a little effort in. It is clear what to expect on the exams. Doesn't really care if you make an algebra mistake as long as you know the calc.

Took the course over the summer with a great fear of college algebra until Dr. Marcozzi. His10 years of experience teaching the course is reflected in his condensed curriculum of college algebra. Attend the lectures, review the online lectures, and DO THE HW if you want to pass. Your grade depends on 4 exams. Questions taken directly from the HW.

Great professor! Lectures are really in depth, which he posts online! The examples done in class are similar to questions on the exams. HW is optional, but VERY helpful if you do it, and he's available to answer questions! Generous grader, never marking off points for small algebraic mistakes (IF the calculus is correct). He's also very kind ;)

Prof. M's lectures make calculus digestible. While the class requires consistent effort, using Unstuck ai and practice can make it manageable. Worth taking if you're willing to put in the work.

Great teacher and very knowledgeable on subjects taught and makes the class easy to follow and learn new topics without having algebra get in the way.

I see Marcozzi catch a lot of strays, which I think is pretty unfair. Marcozzi genuinely cares about deepening your own understanding of the material more than he cares about you passing the class. Marcozzi teaches you the "tools" of calculus and builds from there. Homework is optional, but labs will fill the void. Do the labs, study for the tests.

While the material can seem daunting, his explanations are knowledgeable and understandable. He points out what's useful and what isn't. Provides enough material for students to succeed, if they put in the work and effort, the class should go smoothly. Grade is a combo of only your exam scores, which is a bit meh, but he's a cool,funny teacher.

Honestly not a bad prof if you actually try. Attendance and hw not required, but it helps a lot for exams. Light grader as long as you get calculus right. Not responsive to emails. Dont take his rants and callouts personal and youll be fine, hes just really into calc. Doesnt bog you down with unnecessary concepts and topics. Made calc easy for me.

Prof. Marcozzi has no gimmicks. He gets straight to the point with how he teaches. However, it is clear that if you show up to class, you will do well. 5 week summer course went by extremely fast. The assigned homework aren't for credit but really helps practice material for the exams. Be prepared to dedicate time after class to be successful.

Almost all of these bad reviews are due to people being lazy, plain and simple. Mr. Marcozzi was very upfront from day one regarding expectations and outcomes. This was my first math course in roughly 8 years, and I never felt lost, mainly because of how he taught. However, be prepared, homework, while not mandatory, will be essential for success.

Relatively easy teacher. Very lenient when it comes to grading. Ex. you made an algebraic mistake on a test, but your calculus was right, you'll lose little or no points at all. Very passionate about math-his lectures are pretty easy to follow through. Although attendance not mandatory, pls pls go to them because they actually matter in passing.

Mr. Marcozzi is one of the best professors I've had at UNLV. He is very passionate at math, and is an expert in his field. Like he has said "You would want to learn basketball from Lebron James, so you would want to learn math from a math expert." He breaks down Calculus to the simplest forms and has slides that highlight the steps. Do the homework