2.1

Michael Unseren

Mathematics - The University of Tennessee Knoxville

2.1
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
26%
Would Retake
126
Reviews
2.1
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
2.1
Helpful
2.0
Clarity

26%

Would Retake

126

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

He says random things like "for the birds

MATH119 - 2.0 rating

He says useless comments like "its for the birds" and talks about his mother instead of math

MATH119 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

26%

Grade Predictor

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95% confidence
Based on 46 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
C+ (9)
B+ (6)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(4)C(13)D(5)F(3)A-/B+(7)
Based on 58 reported grades
A: 14
C+: 9
B+: 6
Not sure yet: 6
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (18)
Tough grader (16)
Lots of homework (13)
Test heavy (12)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (10)
Lecture heavy (10)
Caring (9)
Tough Grader (8)
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Ratings by Course

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MATH201

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MATH113

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Reviews (126)
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3.0
MATH119
Jul 19, 2005

from the old-school... no calculators at any time.. totally into math, which can be construed as a positive or negative depending on personal history in math (I for one do not find new theorums, etc. exciting) if you do, however, this is your man. Nice guy overall

3.0
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MATH201
Grade: C+
Nov 17, 2005

So consumed by math that he has no social skills. Has no interest in knowing his students & doesnt care if you succeed or not. No personality, no life, just numbers and theorems. Lots of busy work and daily assignments to be turned in for grades. It is as if the only part of his brain that functions properly is the part that computes math problems.

4.0
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MATH125
Nov 18, 2005

Great teacher! I think his glasses and shyness are super cute!

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MATHREASONING
Mar 27, 2006

A nice guy and a decent teacher, but sometimes has difficulty giving alternative helpful explanations. Tests and work are very easy and he is very willing to work with students.

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MATH202
Apr 14, 2006

Ok-this guy can't teach. He should not be a teacher at all. I think he's pretty smart in the math field, but he could care less about being a teacher and helping his students. He's very unclear in class and can't even follow his own thoughts. Tests are difficult and too long to finish in a 50 min. class. Good luck to you!

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MATH113
Apr 17, 2006

Worst class and professor yet. Cannot and sometimes will not address problems during class time. Tests are ridicously too long and the material is often much harder and different that what was covered in class. Unless you're a total mathlete or don't value your GPA, I would not advise taking this class.

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MATH113
Apr 24, 2006

Great prof! Hard course if you you don't study for the tests, attend class, or do the homework [which is a VERY reasonable 1-2 easy problems per assignment.] But that's true with any class. At no point is he mean, unreasonable, or unwilling to help. A nice guy, and very enthusiastic about his suject.

5.0
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MATH113
Apr 24, 2006

Mr.Unseren is probably the best math teacher I've had. If you actually pay attention to him instead of skipping, it's not that hard to follow him. He's very understanding, and *will let you turn in your homework as many days late as you need to, as long as you do it at some point*

5.0
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MATH113
Apr 24, 2006

One of the only math teachers that i've had that i can actually understand. the homework isn't bad at all, and if you study for tests, your fine

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MATH113
Jul 13, 2006

eccentric

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MATH113
Jul 28, 2006

The thing is, he is your typical older computer/ math "geek." though intentions are kind, he is unsocial, and though he can be nice, he will choose favorites and dislike the others. he isnt married and seems that mathematics is LIFE. which, you know, whatever floats your boat.

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MATH130
Oct 10, 2006

u cant understand him and he doesnt have a teaching degree...

2.0
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MATH130
Oct 30, 2006

He's a Robot

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5.0
MATH130
Nov 7, 2006

Do not take this teacher...you will regret it

2.0
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MATH130
Nov 16, 2006

basically is rain man. huge geek not good at clarifying but knows massive amounts. doesnt know anyones name except one or two students in class of twenty.

3.0
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MATH130
Nov 16, 2006

He is a good instructor, however his quizzes and tests are really difficult because it is a lot of material and he doesn't give much time. I find myself hurrying to finish the quizzes and exams. He also never lets you use a calculator under any circumstance even though the final exam lets you use one.

2.0
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MATH113
Nov 29, 2006

He means well.....but the material would be better put to use by an epileptic monkey.

2.0
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MATH113
Dec 2, 2006

His enthusiasm can be pretty amusing sometimes. Then other times it's just really annoying. He is the worst teacher I have ever had. He never recorded any of our homework grades and then expected us to still have all of it it at the end of the semester to do so. His tests are way too long for 50 mins, his reviews are 3-4 pages long.

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MATH113
Dec 4, 2006

He is extremely unorganized and very very confusing. If at all possible, do not take his class! He can be a very friendly man, and you will probably be amused by the way he acts, but it is very hard to understand anything that comes out this man's mouth.

4.0
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MATH130
Dec 7, 2006

Most of the people bad-mouthing Michael exceptionally hard are only doing so because they were too stupid and/or lazy to make it through his class. He cares a lot about his students, but his lectures can get kind of boring/confusing, so get well acquainted with your textbook. His tests ARE hard, but by no means impossible. Do the recommended HW.

2.0
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MATH113
Dec 13, 2006

Response to person below: Actually, I am not lazy, I try very hard in his class, and it is a terrible class. He is the WORST teacher I have ever had: irresponsible and inconsistent with grading especially. He doesn't care about his student at all: doesn't even know your name unless you suck up hardcore. so I recommend avoiding this teacher COMPLETE

4.0
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MATH130
Dec 14, 2006

Unseren is a great teacher for those who really like math and intend on pursuing a degree in Mathamatics or Engineering. He uses every moment of classtime efficiently and everything on his quizes/exams are covered during class. . Hes pretty much an introvert ,but he knows what hes talking about. Don't take if you don't care about math. (too hard).

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MATH125
Feb 8, 2007

If you are taking this math just to get a math credit out of the way take someone else. I have never worked so hard in a class before and the really frustrating thing is is it is not helping at all. He never takes up homework or checks to see if you did it and the tests do not resemble anything you go over in class, much less the homework.

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MATH123
Apr 29, 2007

worst math teacher i have ever had

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MATH130
May 6, 2007

two words: HORRIBLE TEACHER. he really doesn't care if you learn or not, and he really doesn't want to help u if u ask. he speaks like you are already supposed to know everything about the material. just don't take his class, its a waste of time and effort.

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MATH123
May 7, 2007

Half of test material comes from book, the other half is stuff he decides you should know. His lectures are confusing and often unhelpful. I'd recommend finding another teacher.

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MATH130
May 10, 2007

Worst teacher I have ever had. I could not understand him half the time because he has a terrible speech impediment. He rambles on until you get confused and then he gets frustrated when he has to go over something more than once. He learns the names of the people that make good grades in his class--everyone else is just wasting his time.

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MATH123
May 12, 2007

He is so boring and he made me want to die.

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MATH123
Jul 25, 2007

WORST TEACHER EVERRRRR, TAKE THIS CLASS AND DIE

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MATH130
Nov 12, 2007

Definitely knows what he is talking about, but not always good at explaining it when you ask if you don't understand. You don't have to do the homework cause he never takes it up, but it helps. His tests are always made up of the hardest problems from each section. But overall a good teacher if you go to class and pay attention.

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MATH123
Nov 14, 2007

he is friendly and, at times, amusing, but overall, confusing. his quizes are easy but his tests are difficult. he rambles in class and it is difficult to understand him. I recommend not taking his class.

2.0
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MATH130
Nov 28, 2007

A horrible teacher! I recommend that nobody take him. He is the worst teacher ive ever had. He teaches the easy stuff during lectures and then puts all the hard stuff on there. DONT TAKE HIM he is terrible. He dont know how to teach.

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MATH123
Nov 30, 2007

Overall ok in teaching but the exams are off the wall. They are too long for the time given. I wouldn't recomd taking him.

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HUHIDK
Dec 1, 2007

His tests are very hard, sometimes he doesn't even go over the stuff he puts on them. He can be a real jerk sometimes too. He dresses like a dork which is a distraction. If at all possible, don't take him.

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MATH123
Dec 22, 2007

An aweful teacher, not good at explaining, keeps you after class everyday, doesn't really care if you learn or not, his tests are extremely long, and are mildly difficult, he counts a lot of points for small mistakes such as not have a dollar sign or percent sign in your answer, I would definately recommend changing teachers for this course.

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MATH119
Dec 27, 2007

RUN!!!!!!!

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MATH130
Dec 29, 2007

Get out of this class if you are in it now. Hopefully someone out there will see this while there still is time. He makes tests insanely hard out of spite to assert a pathetic sort of dominance over his students. Not helpful at all. I made an A in PreCal in high school and somehow miraculously passed this class with a C. GET OUT ASAP!!!!

2.0
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IDKIDK
Nov 3, 2008

If you can aviod taking his class espically if you have problems with math. He doesn't explain concepts very well if at all most of the time refuses to answer questions, also he tends to count off for minor things so make sure to write down everything when working a problem.

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MATH119
Nov 11, 2008

WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. he is not helpful at all, his lectures are awful, quizzes are hard, tests are impossible, and on top of all this the teacher is the biggest jerk alive. i had the second highest grade at 68, the highest grade in the class was a 71. nobody passes

4.0
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MATH119
Nov 19, 2008

Good teacher... helped a lot and cares... if you go to his office hours he will help you... a little goofy but overall a good teacher...

4.0
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MATH119
Nov 25, 2008

definitely a good teacher, he assigns only online homework which you can guess at most of them. In class quizzes, take home quizzes, his tests arent too long and he gives partial credit if your on the right track, kinda weird but always willing to help. Definitely sit near the front or answer alot of his questions during class he'll like you.

4.0
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MATH119
Jan 9, 2009

He's really goofy, but tries really hard. If you're there to learn, then you will do fine in the course.

3.0
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MATH119
May 8, 2009

Ok. He's...different. He's not very organized. He always forgets to post take home quizes. He does give partial credit. Doesn't post grades on Blackboard. Doesn't always explain things very well, but he does try. He always seems like he's in a hurry.

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MATH119
Nov 5, 2009

He is a nerd, but he is a cool teacher. He is always cracking lame jokes. He does a really good job of explaining the material, and he always goes over the important stuff again before a test. Go to class because he sometimes give extra credit. He is a really fair teacher, and wants his students to succeed.

4.0
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MATH125
Nov 11, 2009

he's a good teacher if you understand the material. i took him for 119 and 125. i made an A in 119 because i understood it, but a C in 125 because he went too fast and couldn't relate to my questions.

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MATH119
Dec 15, 2009

the hardest class i've taken in college. only one person out of my class passed. he goes way too fast and it is hard to understand him.

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MATH119
Nov 7, 2010

He's a really nice guy, but his lectures are hard to understand. I did really good in math in high school, but I failed his class. I failed all his tests. I barely passed the final. He's really different. He's very disorganized. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone. When I repeat the class, I'm definitely staying away from him.

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MATH113
Nov 9, 2010

He's horrible. The man is very unaproachable if you have problems and on the first exam he put things on it that we hadn't gone over yet.The highest grade I've gotten on an exam is a low C and that exam took two class periods to complete. I am a straight A student, but he is impossible.

3.0
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MATH113
Dec 2, 2010

He is a really nice guy but not a great teacher. His lectures will probably put you to sleep and it doesn't help that the material is impossible. His tests are extremely hard. The class average is a 63.

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MATH113
Dec 6, 2010

He is a nice guy but socially awkward. He is a terrible teacher and his lectures are more than boring. When you need help he is unapproachable. math 113 is supposed to be easy but with unseren be ready for one tough class. DO NOT TAKE HIM

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MATH113
Apr 25, 2011

He made me cry and called me a failure in front of the entire class. He has no soul. He is the reason some of my friends dropped out. He wouldn't even stay after class to explain problems. I had to miss a quiz because I had to take my mom to surgery and he didn't believe me and gave me a 0. Stay away

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MATH119
Nov 28, 2011

If you have to take unseren i would recommend just dropping out of school. He is probably the most confusing teacher i have ever had. If you have him all i can say is i hope your great at math.

2.0
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MATH119
Dec 11, 2011

Unseren is basically a nut. One minute he will be preaching about one thing and the next minute he's talking about something completely off the wall. He's very confusing to try and follow. If you have questions or concerns it's hard talking to him, and takes 30 minutes just to explain to him what you're trying to ask. Very Frustrating.

4.0
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MATH119
Oct 25, 2012

He is a pretty average teacher, his tests are EXTREMELY easy, attending class isn't that necessary you can learn from webassign. He tries to be funny, has a sense of humor. Overall easy class, i would recommend him because you actually learn the material

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MATH119
Nov 16, 2012

His class is generally straight forward. He isn't the best at explaining during class but if you have any questions he is very willing to clarify himself. He is soooo funny and always comes info class a little late out of breathe. It always seems like he is in a rush. If you want an easy A or B take him!

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MATH119
Nov 20, 2012

Unclear. All over the place. Never had below a "B" till this man.

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MATH119
Apr 14, 2013

He says useless comments like "its for the birds" and talks about his mother instead of math. He does not answer your questions directly and does not give examples.

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MATH119
Dec 3, 2013

Horrible teacher, can be very confusing in class and he gets off topic a lot in class. Would not recommend

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MATH119
Apr 15, 2014

The WORST teacher I have EVER had. He was so rude, did not help with anything, did not teach us, and never answered questions. He gets very off topic, is unbearably awkward, and he does not know how to talk to students.

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MATH119
Nov 8, 2014

He says random things like "for the birds." He is not good at explaining what he means if you ask a question during or after class. He is always at least 5 minutes late for class and keeps going 5 minutes after class is supposed to be over. Unless you are good in Math, I wouldn't take it. You have to teach yourself a lot of stuff.

5.0
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119
Nov 18, 2014

Unseren is a great teacher. His quizzes are easy and he explains the information very well. Freshman take this class, party all weekend, never read the textbook, and then blame the professor. It's simple... you won't excell in any class if you don't try. It's college! Study and you'll get all As! Don't blame your slacking on the professor.

3.0
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MATH119
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 28, 2015

I am not some whining kid who thinks the professor is mean or difficult. I am 39 years old and this is by far the most confusing person to learn from I have ever met. Personally I like him, but his notes and style are difficult to follow. He also has a reading assignment along side the math problems for how to choose a math class?

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MATH119
Grade: B+
Nov 5, 2015

He is extremely awkward and is not very helpful when explaining. He really tries but it just doesn't work for him. I would highly suggest getting another teacher.

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MATH130
Grade: F
Jan 5, 2016

I took Pre-Calculus thinking this is a good to take to get some knowledge before Calculus. Well that didn't happen. In fact the man made things I had already learned previously confusing. Has weekly 5 question quizzes that are hard, and the final is a cumaltive exam. I'm just glad that it was an A,B,C, no credit or I would have withdrawn.

3.0
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MATH119
Grade: A+
Jan 13, 2016

If you find algebra hard then just make sure you write down all of the examples he goes over and you really should be fine. Tests not really that hard or long.

1.0
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MATH119
Grade: F
Dec 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I feel bad for the guy because he is nice but I believe Ut is doing its student body an injustice by letting him teach. He scribbled pages of notes like a mad man and I don't know that I ever understood one thing he taught. Always busy in the class 10 min late out of breath and frantic. No doubt he is intelligent but lacks teaching skills

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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4.0
MATH119
Grade: B-
May 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

math 119 is problematic bc of the department. U basically teach urself thru youtube videos, which r annoying af no matter who ur instructor is. I really had to teach myself bc I could never understand what unseren was ever saying..i would not take him as my lecturer again, but i passed okay bc i taught myself.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
MATH119
Grade: B+
May 22, 2017
Would take again

Mike is a brilliant man in the realm of mathematics. This is good because he knows mostly everything about math that there is to know. This is absolutely terrible because he talks in a manner that is so far over your head that it is almost impossible to understand anything that he says. Buckle down, try hard, and ask good questions.

Gives good feedback
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
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4.0
MATH119
Nov 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is a very poor teacher. Yes, I'm sure he knows his math very well, but his ability to teach it is terrible. Not only are you required to teach the information to yourself through videos, but he also will not answer questions. When he does, he speaks in a manner that is impossible to follow. It's painful and tiresome to try to learn in his class.

Tough Grader
1.0
3.0
MATH119
Grade: C+
Nov 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

When it comes to a list of the worst professors I've had, this one tops the cake. Avoid this man, he is unclear, monotoned, and makes easy math harder than it needs to be. He is old so he can't work technology right, and he also uses weird sayings... you'll see if you have him. This guy means well, but he shouldn't be teaching.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
2.0
MATH119
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is very smart, but because of that, he can easily confuse people. If the class did not have videos I probably would not have done as well. He is a confusing teacher. You do lots of work sheets, but will get out of class early often.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
MATH125
Aug 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

On the first day of class I knew that it would not work out. Dr. Unseren seems likes a nice man but is not capable of teaching, much less in modern society. Waited 25 for tech support to get the projector to work. Spent the last 4 minutes of class cramming in a 15 minute problem. SAVE YOURSELF AND DONT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! I dropped it ASAP

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
MATH119
Grade: C+
Sep 11, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Unseren is a great math professor. He teaches the material and will spend the rest of his time helping you at the end of class. He actually wants you to pass and will try his hardest to help. If you don't understand, he will clarify. He is old and says older people things but he is funny. I highly recommend him as a teacher.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
3.0
3.0
MATH125
Grade: A-
Nov 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Has trouble relaying information. If you consider yourself good at at Math, I would take him. Attendance isn't checked but there are easy participation grades everyday for class so you cant skip very much if at all if you want to succeed. Class is very straightforward but maybe look for another professor first.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MATH125
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Dr Unseren is an odd man, but he is extremely kind, sweet, and respectful. He talks fast and seems a little crazy but he will help you whenever you need it and will always make you smile. There are worksheets everyday in class for a grade and theres always a study guide that is exactly like the test. This is easier than high school math.

Caring
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Unseren is a genius, make no mistake, but he is a poor teacher. I have done well in the course since I took a fully flipped section, but Unseren himself is not great. He has many strange sayings and is highly erratic in class, sometimes yelling out loud. Don't ask for explanations, as they confuse more than they resolve. Go elsewhere if possible.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

Unseren is a very sweet old man. He is quirky. May be getting too old to be an effective professor, but 125 is a flipped class so he doesn't do much of the teaching anyways. 4 big exams, lots of homework assignments but that's for all professors. All math125 classes are basically the same, I'd take Unseren again bc hes nice and cares about you

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
MATH130
Grade: C+
Dec 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He's an older and stranger man who seems to be very well informed on math, but is not very good at explaining it to anyone. All the lessons are online and notes are done fill-in-the-blank style. SOO much online homework too. Quizzes weekly and are 5-questions long so if you miss one you're already at an 80. Have to study for tests to pass.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MATH119
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I'm sure he is a math genius, but he's no genius when it comes to teaching. He came to class at least five minutes late almost every day. He always seemed anxious, and extremely socially awkward. He didn't do much for the class. He never actually graded anything. He didn't teach us much of anything either. I definitely wouldn't call him a "teacher"

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
MATH119
Oct 29, 2019
Would take again

very nice old man but he's not really there to teach you. the way the department does things you are really just learning from videos and doing group worksheets/quizzes in class and your professor is there to hand the papers out. he's harmless just don't rely on him to help you out and teach you. he says some really funny things too.

Lots of homework
Group projects
1.0
5.0
MATH130
Dec 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Hes a nice man, but I couldnt follow him when we taught in lecture. He isnt very good at explaining himself.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2020
Would take again

contrary to many ppl here, I think he is good. Easy A class if you do the studying and hw online. tbh, for 100-level math, the professor does not matter. They are just for clarifying your doubts after you finish your own learning part. Unseren is nice and humorous, and he is quite caring. so you don't need to hesitate to take his class.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
MATH119
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Unseren is a very kind man who wants you to pass his class. As long as you do all of the homework and classwork, you should be fine. He sometimes explains things in a confusing way and moves quickly through the material, but the class is flipped anyway so it's not a huge deal as long as you ask questions.

1.0
4.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Sep 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible at teaching; only made things more confusing. I finally had to mute his online lectures and have someone else privately tutor me.

Tough grader
4.0
2.0
MATH125
Grade: A+
Oct 28, 2020
Would take again

Honestly, the other reviews do not do him justice. He is one of the most caring professors I have had, and he has adapted well to online learning considering his age. Yes, he is at times confusing but if you talk with him one-on-one he will try to explain. He does have a quirky personality but that just makes the class more interesting.

Participation matters
Caring
3.0
3.0
MATH125
Nov 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Really sweet to start with. While so, it was really hard to retain any information from his lectures if you didn't either already know what you were doing, or had a your own good way to learn the information on the side. He was very good at being open to questions and talking to us, but it just seemed most times I couldn't understand what he meant.

Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2020
Would take again

Dr Unseren is a very unique person. He uses many odd phrases and is a little weird, but he is a really great teacher and is always willing to offer his assistance if youre struggling. Highly recommend taking this course as a Flipped REACT as well because Malissa Meadows lectures are great.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
3.0
MATH125
Feb 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Unseren is a nice man I believe. However, he does not know ANYTHING about technology, and he is a nightmare when it comes to asking for help. I would avoid him at all costs. He is so all over the place and cannot explain anything or help you with anything for that matter. It is very nerve racking to be in his class.

1.0
4.0
MATH119
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Unseren is undoubtedly a math genius, but should not be teaching. He has some sort of social deficiency and is too old to work the technology. He comes to class late every day, out of breath and frantic. Expect to reach yourself everything because he is no help. I dropped.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
2.0
MATH125
Feb 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Though he is a nice man, he is not a great professor. He talks about the most random of things and it is no help. He also does not know how to work technology a bit. He comes to class frantic and doesn't know what he is doing.

4.0
3.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Feb 27, 2021
Would take again

Unseren is a great person but not the best at explaining things. If you actually stop to think about what he's saying, you'll get your answer. The class isn't difficult since it's a flipped course. This is a calculus course for non-STEM majors so take everything on here with a grain of salt. Some people just really hate math

Participation matters
Caring
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH125
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Honestly do not take this class he is the worst. He does not teach his own lectures they are off YouTube. I don't know what I am paying for at all. He doesn't grade even our assignments because they are all on web assign. If I could give him a zero I would.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MATH125
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

don't take this class unless you're experienced with calculus or know what you're doing. You won't be getting help from this professor

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MATH125
Grade: B+
Mar 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Avoid. Talks too much and doesn't help at all.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
MATH125
Grade: C+
Mar 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Unseren is nice but is unable to teach this generation. He is not able to use technology the way he expects his students to and never teaches anything himself. Be prepared to have to teach it to yourself. He also never replies to emails or comes to office hours. Please stay away from this professor unless you want to drop it and get no help.

1.0
4.0
MATH125
Grade: B+
Apr 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Nice guy but bad professor. My first ever calculus class so I obviously needed help to understand the material, some people are acting like it's not his job to teach when it really is. When you go into any class, you expect the professor to provide help when you need it. While the class shouldn't be hard, it's not an "Easy A."

1.0
4.0
MATH125
Grade: B-
Apr 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

There goes my 4.0 GPA. Thanks Unseren. He doesn't even teach the class because we're supposed to watch our lectures. And when you ask him a question, you'll be even more confused than before. Absolutely avoid, don't make the same mistake we did. Idk why some people think it's his NOT job to teach us the material.

3.0
4.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2021
Would take again

Would not have done as well without the given 100 on tests, but more because I just gave up. He's so sweet and truly cares about students, gives interesting motivational speeches before tests, struggles with technology. Took as a flipped course, so make sure you watch the lectures. Show up because group work is heavily graded from class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I feel bad talking bad about Prof Unseren bc he is a very sweet man who has good intentions. He tries his best, however his best is not great. Its difficult to follow & understand how he explains topics. He isnt great with technology & that doesnt help his case at all. I had already taken calc in high school, but if i hadnt i would be struggling

Caring
1.0
3.0
MATH125
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Unseren's class time consisted of break out rooms with mandatory google classroom assignments due 5 minutes after the end of class time. He is not accessible out of class and comes across very rude and unwilling to help when you do receive an email. He threatened to fail me on the first exam even when I turned in the necessary work. AVOID.

Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

This class was a REACT course, so you completed the notes for online lectures outside of class and then came in class to do learning activities and in class practices. Overall, it is an easy class and as long as you come to class and do the learning activities and the notes, you will pass. The professor is nice.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
So many papers
1.0
1.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

While the class was review for me from high school, and wasn't taught by him (REACT course) I would not take him again. He lost 4 of my groups papers and made us redo them on our own time. He won't notify you if he loses them. Not accessible outside of class . He also talks way too much about nothing that pertains to the course. Wouldn't recommend.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

It was so bad I wanted to give it a zero but thats not possible. Therefore, Ill give it a 1/5.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Would take again

He's nice but goes on long tangents that waste class time. We could've been done everyday if he didn't spend so much time overexplaining things in the syllabus or talking about Newton. I know he does it because he cares about his students and he did offer to let me skip and make up an exam later when he found out I was sick earlier that week.

Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
5.0
math142
Grade: C-
Apr 26, 2022

Terrible, do not take

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
math142
Grade: C-
May 2, 2022

Very unclear over expectations. Will not answer emails. Very tough grader not much partial credit. Tests are unnecessarily difficult. Will give out random canvas quizzes late at night, and make them due early the next day. He does not create the notes, gets them pre filled in from another professor. Cannot explain most topics correctly, Do not take

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
math142
Grade: A+
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Very interesting man. Comes to class in a panic and has an interesting sense of fashion. Tests are not that hard- study the notes (written by department director). Talks to himself and grunts randomly. References birds quite often. Super smart and kind man. Definitely the most entertaining and insightful class I've ever attended. Highly recommend.

Hilarious
Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
math142
Grade: A
May 4, 2022

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!! Comes to class late and lets class out late. Impossible to take notes in the class, either covering the paper, doesn't have the paper centered on the camera, or moves on too fast. Doesn't answer questions in class well. Releases canvas quizzes at midnight due the next day in the afternoon. SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE PLZ

Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
math142
Grade: B
May 4, 2022

Do not take Unseren with this course. He is constantly talking about birds and Isaac Newton instead of teaching. He is always late to class then keeps you ten minutes over. He messes up solving problems a lot, so student have to correct him. He is a very nice person but never responds to emails and loses assignments.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
math142
Grade: C+
May 20, 2022

Hardest class I have ever taken in my life and it wasn't even because of the material. Unseren literally just does not know how to teach, and the class suffered for it. His notes are more focused on how not to do problems than how to do them so you never actually learn. Most of the "learning" is in the 5 minutes he holds the class over everyday.

1.0
5.0
math142
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 21, 2022

He is rough. Don't take him. He just simply reads off the department lecture notes and rewrites them. He is extremely difficult to understand. He is basically a talking textbook. Tests and Quizzes are hard and the homework load is ridiculous. I honestly lost him about 3 chapters ago and have had to teach myself the material. Pick another professor.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
math142
Grade: C+
Oct 27, 2022
Would take again

Long lectures that typically go overtime and has a tendency to ramble. He usually has guided notes available on paper and online but tends to be sporadic when teaching. Overall, very enthusiastic but boring, which is to be expected in math,

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2022
Would take again

There is a guided notebook with notes that were very helpful. We watched lectures on our own and did homework. Lots of homework and out-of-class time commitments, but he spends the whole class going over the In-Class Practice and then helping with learning activities (in-class work). Slow grader. Funny.

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
math142
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 14, 2022

This class was horrible. Unseren is scattered, always late to class, and asking for help is like pulling teeth. I dropped this class with only three weeks left in the class. While he is nice enough and cares about you as an individual, he is probably the worst teacher I've ever had in my life. Do yourself a favor. AVOID HIM.

Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
math142
Grade: F
Nov 15, 2022

Unseren is a kind man, however he is a horrible professor. He frequently does not explain the topics, constantly gets off track, and overall is poor at explaining topics. His tests are extremely hard and the homework assignments are extremely long. If you take this course with him you have to have time to teach yourself.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
math142
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 7, 2022

Such a horrible professor. He is here only to do research and does not care about us math-wise. He talks about birds and band wagons Sir Isacc Newton. He has no rules. No boundaries. He doesn't flinch at torture, human trafficking, or genocide. He's not loyal to a flag or country or any set of ideals. CHOSE ANYONE ELSE. IF YOU CANT DO IT AT A CC.

1.0
4.0
math142
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2022

Unseren is a nice guy, but a horrible teacher. He read off other teacher's notes, wouldn't explain anything, couldn't answer/understand our questions, spent half the class rewriting what he did the day before OR skipped a few examples because he didn't know where he left off, and showed up/let us out late daily. My friends dropped. I taught myself.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
math142
Grade: C+
Dec 9, 2022

It is so difficult to understand his lectures I learned most of the material on Youtube. He shows up late almost every class. He never posts lecture notes, always goes over on time, never posts practice exams, rarely does review before exams, or explains what we did wrong on the returned exams. If you have any chance, take another professor.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
math142
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2022

This guy is the worst teacher I have ever had. He is a sorry excuse of a professor, and I have learned nothing from him. He just clearly does not know how to teach. He doesn't even make his own notes and can't explain anything - even when we ask questions. I would rather drop out of college than have to take this man's class ever again.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
math142
Grade: C
Jan 20, 2023

Don't take Michal Unseren unless you like feeling confused and frustrated 24/7. You won't do good on the tests unless you teach yourself the material that should have been taught in class. I learned more calculus II from my calculus III class than I did in my calculus II class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
2.0
math142
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 30, 2023

he's left-handed: he covers up everything he writes. Additionally, he doesn't even post notes.

Participation matters
1.0
5.0
math142
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 10, 2023

Yeah definitely listen to the other reviews for this professor. He is a nice man and he seems to have a passion for math, but it seems like he is on a different wavelength than literally everyone else. It feels like he expects everyone to just get what he is writing without actually explaining any of it. If you can, swap to someone else.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
math142
Grade: Not sure yet
May 11, 2023

Dr. Unseren is a kind man, but he is a terrible teacher. He rambles in lectures and his notes are always a mess. He just confuses you more when you ask him to explain something. He very rarely gives partial credit on tests. He will count off points for correct answers if you don't solve it they way he wants. The only pro is he is funny sometimes.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
math142
Grade: C-
May 24, 2023

Generally nice guy, but really needs to work on how to make a lecture coherent. Will write in a way to where you can't see what is actually written until he lifts up his hand so you have to write fast. Was so behind in course material that there were no quizzes before the last exams. Now have to spend even more money to retake 142. Not recommended

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
math142
Grade: A+
Jun 14, 2023

Dr. Unseren is okay. His lectures can be unorganized and he grades hard on worksheets. Write thorough notes and form study groups. You reap what you sow, and unfortunately, you'll have to put a little extra in for his class. He is a kind, caring man, so please don't hate him. Focus on what you can control, keep your head up, and don't give up!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
math142
Grade: C+
Jul 5, 2023

Beware of this professor! He is not well-respected and his lectures can be a torture of seventh degree. If you do take him, consider dropping the class. He is a kind person and doesn't want anyone to fail. On the other hand, he grades harshly and the amount of homework will keep you constantly behind. Avoid if at all possible!

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
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