Good teacher.

fabulous--they should really give this guy tenure.

Here's the thing if you're taking a low level math class, you shouldn't take him, but if you're in a 400 level math class you should def take him. He gives out handouts of the lectures and he gives out practice test before the exam. His tests are fair. Not too hard not too easy. he doesn't have that much personality but overall helpful.

Probably one of the better calc teachers. Nice and funny guy. Keeps class somewhat entertaining. Two midterms are ridiculous but they are curved. Made the common final very easy for our class though. Tough to come across a math teacher. He is good enough.

Very nice teacher, easy to talk with. He sometimes tends to ramble during class, though he goes to the trouble of printing out notes for students to follow along with. He cracks occasional jokes, and is often jovial and energetic. It is easy to see that he has great passion for teaching and calculus.

If you think you'll learn calculus easily anywhere, go there. Otherwise, Emerson will do fine. He gives handouts daily which are a LIFESAVER. He goes fast, but just keep writing what he says down and ask the TA's for help if you need it. Calc is hard and TA's and Emerson want you to succeed. Emerson's VERY clear and that's what counts.

great professor, very clear and to the point. just go to lectures and you will do fine on his tests

awesome! uses colored chalk to great effect. gives notes. easy!

Good teacher. Handouts at every class. Understandable. Don't use your cell phone in class. He will call you out about it, every time.

The best Math 218 teacher due to his handouts that he passes out in every class. Awesome teacher. Dont use a cell phone he will call you out on it.

He is pretty clear and his handouts help a lot. Quizzes are fairly easy, though tests are tricky, but you are allowed one page of notes so that helps. Overall, he makes a hard subject more bearable.

He is a great professor. Not very hard and he gives handouts at every class. Easy to take notes. He also uses colored chalk which is fun. I highly recommend him

I hate calculus with a passion, but Emerson did a pretty good job. His handouts are really helpful and he is pretty clear in lectures. He takes attendance every Friday by breaking the class into groups to work on problem sheets. Unfortunately, my TA was a foreign exchange student who had difficulty communicating and explaining difficulty concepts.

Amazing teacher, will try to get him in future classes. He is really nice to students.

His worksheets are great!

Pretty nice professor...difficult class though. His handouts are nice, and he's really nice to talk to during office hours. Make sure you don't use your cellphone during class. Also go to class on days it says "Ch__ Review" because he takes attendance on those days (its usually on Fridays, but not always)

Prof. Emerson is one of the best math professors at USC. He gives a handout at the beginning of class to take notes on, which helps keep notes organized. He's very dedicated to teaching and very good at it. If you just do the homework and pay attention, which is what you should expect out of any math class, an A or A- is easy.

Professor Emerson legitimately cares about his students' success. He is honest about the difficulty of homework and is clear with his expectations. By far one of the best math professors at USC. He actually made the history of math interesting!

Worksheets that will save your life. Unknowingly makes a lot of opportunities for "that's what she said" jokes. Amazing professor. Had him twice so far, probably will take 225 and 450 with him as well. Grade completely depends on your involvement in learning, he facilitates absolutely everything.

His class is hard, but if you do what he tells you to do then you will undoubtedly leave with an A and a depth of understanding of the material. Absolutely the best math professor I've had at USC.

He is not a bad math teacher, while not a good one. His homework is always much more than other professors', and we had to spend a long time on it, though we don't have to know about those complex questions. Also, he'd like to teach fast -- our progress is always half or one chapters ahead of other professors'.

Good teacher. His worksheets were my best friend. Take him if you can.

Emerson was hard. Very hard. He was a good professor, good at teaching the material- to a point, he tends to bog down in proofs and get into unneeded, complicating detail- but often times his lectures would not translate to the quizzes. His quizzes were painful, to be honest. His handouts help, but go to every class if you want to make an ok grade.

He explains quite well but when you're stuck on a problem, makes you spend time and figure it out. Homework load is on the higher side, but prepares you well for exams.

Positives: He is a great teacher and really knows his material. He is great at explaining but makes frequent minor errors in his lectures. He's interesting and I definitely stayed awake. Really prepares you for the all MATH 126 final. Downside: Class itself was super hard and almost impossible to get an A. QuizHW graded 2 hard and way 2 much hw

He tends to make you feel foolish if you don't know what he expects you to know, but over all, he is clear and helpful. Homework is a lot but really prepared me for the exams

He's not the easiest professor, but he's an organized, clear lecturer made math bearable, which is good bc he takes attendance. I also found that a lot of the midterm questions were actually problems he did in the notes from class. Assigns a lot of homework & expects a lot, but you'll really learn calculus. Gives a generous curve at the end.

When I took my first class with Emerson his rating was not so good and I was a little worried at first. The more people show interest, the nicer he gets. If you need help go to OH, he is extremely helpful! DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS!! He really will answer until you understand! He has become one of my favorite professors at USC.

Even though he has poor ratings, I thought Emerson was actually a pretty good professor. His lectures are very helpful and clearly explains concepts rather than just doing problems without explanation. However, his tests are fairly difficult and he assigns a large amount of hw. You'll learn the material but your grade might not be what you expect:

He gives you an outline of each lecture so you can work through problems on an organized sheet with him which is really helpful. Not easy by any means but if you put in the work you will do well. Can come across as condescending but is a good teacher overall. Would recommend.

Emerson is a very underrated professor. He moves very quickly in lectures, but explains his material well enough that you understand it despite the speed. He also has a great system of making worksheets that guide the lectures (i.e. you're solving problems as you learn new material, letting you absorb it much better). Great professor and funny guy!

Very helpful professor- especially if you attend his office hours. The class can be difficult and the homework is challenging, but if you put in the effort and ask for help, it's not bad. Weekly quizzes are manageable and exams aren't horrible, and an added bonus is he types up note sheets! Very helpful and nice, definitely recommend him!!

Emerson is a really good lecturer. He printed out notes which is very helpful. The down side is that he assign tons of HW. Also, he is a tough grader. I really did my best but still can't get A. But you will learn a lot.

Emerson keeps everything organized by printing notes and providing all the theorems/formulas for success. I think he would be great for lower level math but this level is just really hard to comprehend(still recommend though). Emerson and TA can be huge allies but I advise u if you get into trouble visit the Math Center for all math-related needs.

Emerson teaches his material well, but he also assigns tons of homework which at the near end of semester is literally impossible to finish without extra help. He's not entirely unapproachable if you ask advanced questions but if you ask simple questions he'd say straightforward that they are stupid. Sheets in class are very useful and go to class.

Professor Emerson managed to make Calculus enjoyable for me. He was excited to teach the material and had extensive knowledge of the curriculum. The quizzes are relatively easy, and he hands out a packet of notes for each lecture. Most Math Professors are a hit or a miss, but Professor Emerson is always on point.

One of the most interesting classes I've taken at USC! There's some homework and some group work. He makes you do a few presentations throughout the semester but overall it's not a difficult class at all and the content is very interesting! Would definitely take again

Super good at teaching the material. Not the nicest guy in the world. Sometimes will do attendance checks on Fridays. The class gets harder as the semester progresses.

Emerson is the best math teacher I have had at USC. He is a peculiar and quirky man, but that only adds to how good he is at teaching the material. If you want to understand Calc II then take his class. Seriously. He communicates with TAs effectively and the whole course is cohesive. He is also very sassy and like to call things trash, funny guy!

Professor Emerson is an amazing math professor. If you are looking to learn, he is the one for you! He is very clear on what he wants from you. On most Fridays he makes you work in groups on the topic of the week. Also, he prints out notes for you! What more do you need? But, HW is difficult, but the exams are at the same difficulty as lectures.

Amazing calculus lecturer. Also quite funny. Be warned though, he goes pretty fast. so you need to pay attention to keep up. I'd recommend that you don't sit all the way at the front, since he tends to stand in the way of what he just wrote, so you can't see until he moves. The discussion session is taught by Rui, who's also amazing.

Professor Emerson is THE BEST professor I've taken at USC. He is very experienced in teaching. He gives handouts of notes for lectures and discussions and explains the material clearly. But above all, he is so funny that he makes math classes enjoyable. Accessible outside classroom and very helpful at office hours. TAKE HIM

Emerson is a funny and respected professor. Half of the HW is worth practicing, the other half is just way harder than exam difficulty. He gives handouts for each class, which is useful for reviewing for exams. He goes over materials fast, and not 100% clear in explaining concepts. People work harder in 129, which meant no curve for midterms.

I thought Professor Emerson was great. He's quirky, but very knowledgeable and funny. A lot of students found him condescending, which admittedly is true if you're not paying attention, but he loves it when students ask good questions and come to his office hours. He's very accessible outside of class and wants to help you as long as you try.

Professor Emerson is a great guy! He makes and prints notes for students at every lecture, so all you need to do is add to the packet he gives you at the start of class. He works to explain things clearly.

Highly recommend Professor Emerson. Prints out notes for each class and discussion, really passionate about teaching, and has days where he provides exam-style problems as group work instead of lecture. He provided me with a strong basis in Calc II

It took me a couple of lectures to get used to his speed, but after that, I found that he was good at explaining things and very clear in what he expected from us. A lot of people complain about the homework, but it's Calc 2. What else can you expect? Plus, the quizzes and exams are ridiculously easy in comparison to the homework.

It wasn't until I took calc with another professor that I realized how incredible Emerson was. He gives full notes at the beginning of every class that you fill in as he lectures. Quizzes every Thurs and midterm are much easier than the other professors. He has so much energy and is just an awesome guy! Calc is hard but he teaches it well.

Emerson was absolutely amazing -- I'd recommend anyone talking 126 to try for him. He gives printouts of the lecture notes every day, the homeworks are well thought out, and the midterms are the same level of difficulty as the homeworks and quizzes. He can be a bit condescending in class, but I didn't care given how good a teacher he is.

Professor Emerson is definitely the best professor you could have for Calc 2 at SC. He explains concepts really well in comparison to the other professors and you would be lucky to have him.

Emerson definitely holds a great passion for teaching Calculus II. He prints out notes for students to use and explains the concepts very well. I would recommend participating as often as possible in his class to achieve a good grade though.

Professor Emerson is one of few good math professors at USC. I took the class because I realized I suck at math late in my college career but this class definitely was enjoyable and informative. Professor Emerson is passionate and knowledgeable about the subject and makes the class entertaining with his anecdotes. Put some effort in the papers!

He's a good professor. Will come off a bit intimidating at first but he's really not. Gives out note packets so you don't have to take notes. TA was good. Midterms weren't bad at all. Final was pretty good as well. Overall, highly recommend him. Difficulty wise just study a couple days in advance and you are fine even if math isn't your strong suit

Nathaniel Emerson's style of teaching is to try to get you to pass the class. He does come off a bit condescending sometimes, but that's just his personality and i don't think it affects his teaching at all. He is very structured in his courses and takes the most logical approach to challenging classes. Gets a lot of bad rep which is undeserved

This class is difficult even if you've taken Calc 1 before, but Prof. Emerson tries to make it easier by bringing hand-outs, having class work-days where he rotates around helping us solve the in-class problems, and doesn't require us to do unnecessary algebra (or "baby math", as he calls it) for the final answer.

Prof Emerson is super funny and is genuinely passionate about calculus. Weekly quizzes were mostly manageable, midterms ngl were HARD. Luckily he gives you note packets, but sometimes runs out of time before finishing them. TA is gonna be who saves you in discussion section. Had Michael and he was AMAZING. Would recommend if you put the work in

You definitely need to put in a lot of work. The class is not curved and most students were confused because he wouldn't explain & ramble on with the rest of the lecture. The time spent in discussion is all on what he said and TAs didn't know how to explain any better. Participation is graded & hard to get a good grade unless you go to office hrs

Underrated prof. Lecture is not bad, knows his stuff. Got a good understand of this class. He gives clean pdf handouts before class and those handouts sticks to book! You will realize how much work it saves you and how easy the revision become when you take a prof that choose to write messy notes and talks about irrelevant stuff in class.

Professor Emerson explain difficult concepts very well. It could be tough for the first few classes, but you'll eventually keep up. He gives lots of homework, but tests resemble them a lot. Very accessible via email! Overall, solid choice for Calc 2.

It take a little while to adjust to his teaching style. He teaches rather fast but covers all topics well and has printed out notes which are extremely helpful. The homeworks are really hard and are graded. So, you need to go to office hours with the TA in order to finish a homework assignment. However, test are much easier and straightforward.

he posts his slides online! he goes fast but it's easy to keep up, and he's very good at explaining and simplifying concepts. he answers his email very quickly. go to the ta for engineering problems. quizzes are exactly like the lecture and discussion problems, so do them. hw takes 1 1/2 hours a week. overall really nice prof!

This class was fairly difficult but Prof. Emerson taught it very well. Homework, quizzes, and past exams were excellent preparation for midterms/finals, no nasty surprises. Homework took a long time, but really helped teach the material. Participate in class and do the homework and you'll be fine.

Prof Emerson's printed notes are the best! He does go thru material kinda fast, I'd rec going to his or the TA's office hours. Homework is long and much harder than quizzes and tests. To do well on the exams, do the prac probs he gives and the discussion problems. Overall, it was hard but I learned a lot.

It is a lot of homework, but if you pace yourself it is not too bad. The handouts with lectures are pretty easy to follow along with. Material itself isn't too bad, but takes a lot of practice problems to get right. Discussions are usually going over quizzes or extra practice, and SI gives a lot of practice too.

Professor can be intimidating at times, but lectures were pretty thorough (although sometimes it seems rushed). Homework can be a lot sometimes, but you get a week to do it. Engineering problems are frequently super difficult, but TA always did his best to work through it for us. Quizzes are super simple, but exams are kind of difficult

nice to have a prof who gives out handouts. It makes taking notes very easy. The quizzes pull a lot from the discussion so study the discussion problems beforehand. The tests do the same. Homework is good practice but can be irrelevant sometimes. Prof is nice and funny, he might explain stuff a little condescendingly but he explains it.

He is a solid choice for math. He makes printed handouts for us to take notes on, which I really appreciate. Quizzes are easy if you do the discussion problems. Kinda intimidating during office hours, but mostly nice and funny. He will crack jokes during lecture which is great. Some hmwk problems are harder than the exam, so don't stress too much.

Professor Emerson is a fantastic instructor. Had him for 2 semesters, and expectations were clear and well communicated throughout. His teaching style is amazing - he makes his lectures funny and entertaining while also ensuring that we understand everything. Definitely take his class if you have a chance!

Nice and kind professor

Professor Emerson is gonna be one of the better math professors you can take. I think he expects you to have at least a little calc experience, so he might move a little fast, but the lectures are engaging (definitely not the case for every calc professor here). Homework is tough, weekly quizzes, tests are alright. He is accessible outside of class

He prints and hands out notes on every topic (he also posts them online too). He goes fast, but he explains stuff in detail. Go to his office hours! He gives two homework assignments(from the book) and one classwork assignment each week. He is pretty impatient and comes off as rude sometimes, but he is definitely the best MATH125 professor at USC.

Emerson is an interesting guy, really helpful and kinda funny even though he can come off as condescending. If you haven't taken calculus, this class will probably be very difficult. I took Calc BC in high school so I thought it was fairly easy. Quizzes every thursday, usually easy. Tests were tougher but graded very easily. Not a bad class.

Emerson is a solid choice for MATH125. He is pretty thorough with his explanations. His lectures are engaging and he makes his occasional jokes, but he can be condescending at times. Lots of homework, quizzes aren't too bad, thankfully had a great TA (shoutout to Vlad), tests are hard so make sure to study for them, but he does allow a cheat sheet.

Super accomodating, and has super clear notes. Is always there if you have any questions or need extra help; is even willing to meet outside of office hours. Can be a bit condescending in class, but his character makes you better at working in a group. overall solid pick and would think he is the best at Math 125.

Prof is 100% condescending but you learn to deal with it. Otherwise, if you have taken calculus with a high understanding before the class should be a cakewalk. If you haven't, i'd imagine the course would be pretty difficult. All the midterms are straightforward however the final is pretty difficult. Solid choice, funny class environment.

Condescending attitude but good at teaching. Lots of homework but it all helps you master the content. Quizzes are easy if you pay attention in discussion. Tests can be tricky to get a hang of but if you ask him what his grading criteria is he is super clear about EXACTLY what you need to do to get all the points. His notes sheets are a bonus.

Emerson is a nice guy. Good teacher and gives out handouts. May seem somewhat condescending but that's just how passionate he is about Math. The only problem is that sometimes he just goes by the content really fast.

amazing professor! wish I could continue with him for Calc III. His lectures are really clear and since he gives handouts in every class it is very easy to follow. There is a quiz once a week that's for like 15 min. The discussions are helpful and help with reviewing. The homework is enough practice and takes care of preparing for the midterms.

The content is difficult but the professor is very engaging and that makes it so much better and easier to learn

W Math/Calc professor. You can tell he is experienced and knows what he is doing (prints lecture notes). Material on midterms is similar to past exams. It helped to have some Calc experience from high school because he assumes basic Calc comprehension. Took him for Calc I & II.

Greatest Math Prof for any calc class in USC. He creates lecture notes, does solutions to almost all the problems in the lecture notes on an Ipad, and posts them as references. The homework is a lot but it's doable and if you start it a bit early it should be a piece of cake. Took him for calc 1 and am currently in calc 2 planning to take calc 3.

He's an easygoing and funny professor. Handouts r provided during every lecture. However, sometimes its hard to follow his teaching because the class is taught in a fast pace. I recommend taking notes on the textbook or self-study before class to make sure you don't lose track of what he's saying. Overall I enjoyed his class.

Emerson was always understanding. Lot of work but it helps to fluff your grade and prepare you for quizzes and exams. Emerson explains things in a way that is easy to understand, but he moves quickly through the content.

Emerson overall taught the content really well. He gives handouts for each lecture that are very helpful. The homework was much harder than the classwork, and sometimes even harder than the tests. Sometimes he could be condescending, but worth enduring for the good teaching.

lots of homework....but that is kinda good cuz it actually gets you to know the knowledge. the other calc 3 professors give you basically no homework but dont prepare you very well for the final (which is the same across all the classes). would recommend if you are willing to put in some time in order to actually learn the material well

Difficult class but great choice of professor for Calc 1. Lots of classes and homework and weekly quizzes require a lot of work. Exams can be really tricky and require a lot of studying. Note packets are given which are amazing and he is very funny and laid back in lectures. If you're willing to put in the effort, take this class for sure.

Don't bother showing up to class, this man has handouts with all the information that he also posts on blackboard. Easy course, especially after calc II.

Take Emerson for Math226! He gives clear notes and practice problems that are super helpful. Homeworks are harder than what is on the quizzes and exams. There are quizzes every Thursday, but those are straightforward and help you stay on track for the exams. He is great at explaining concepts.

This professor met my expectations of a typical math class. Tests were challenging but fair. Weekly quizzes were a bit fast-paced but not overwhelmingly so. Two homework assignments per week with ~20 problems each. Toward the end, I felt like his lecture quality dropped. But nearly everyone was burnt out by the end of the semester, so fair enough.

a consistent and considerable amount of work, but not too hard. professor is very nice and tries to make lectures interesting

great professor, able to explain different concepts in multiple ways. like any other math class, it requires a lot of time for homework and attendance to lectures.

Had him for math 125 and 126. He explains really well and his guided notes are super helpful. Exams can be tough but Emerson dedicates time for review. Homework is definitely more difficult than the class and exam questions, and the weekly quizzes are pretty easy.

Professor Emerson is a great teacher. He is extremely organized and gives out lecture packets that make learning very possible during lectures. He is also really helpful during office hours. His class is by no means easy but definitely prepares you for the common final. I took him for both 125 and 126. My favorite math prof at USC so far.

Excellent professor (a little quirky but you'll get used to him) with good notes provided, but he does jump around topics a lot. Very untimely grading (probably TA's fault, though). Go to discussion, pay attention in class, and don't skip group class review. Very fair class. Exams just like practice exams.

Professor Emerson, while a quirky dude for sure, is a fantastic professor. His classes are incredibly well planned with structured lectures that are really engaging. Homework is a lot and often harder than exams which were generally fair. You have to work in his class, but truly a fantastic professor.

Very much enjoyed having him as my calc 3 professor. Lectures are very comprehensive and the class moves extremely fast but it was manageable. He puts a heavy emphasis on understanding the concepts of calc 3 instead of just doing the calculations, which helps in this class a lot. Also just a pretty funny guy

If you're going to take Calc 3, TAKE EMERSON! His lectures, the way he explains and illustrates the concepts (with different colored markers too!), you will understand the subject SUPERBLY! There is a lot of weekly HW (it is Calc 3, all sections gotta deal with this...), but the midterms and final aren't bad at all

Professor Emerson is perhaps one of the best professors you could get in math. He has a humor that ensures the lectures he hosts are comprehensive and understandable, he is immensely accessible and easy to talk with. His content is easy to understand no matter how good you are at math, even if you missed days. Beware of the homework load, though.

I couldn't ask more from Professor Emerson. His lectures are great (attendance is also not mandatory if you're confident that you know the content), and his test questions match what were taught in class. There are weekly quizzes and graded assignments that can pull your grade down, though, but I learned a lot from him.

Loved taking Calc III with Professor Emerson! He provides packets of notes that you fill in during lecture which I found really helpful. Towards the end of the class there tended to be a lot of homework with some obscure problems, but it was still manageable. Make sure to go to class, complete homework, and go to discussion regularly.

Good professor. Standard math class, just a lot of homework which can screw you as the homework TA this semester was a tough grader. Other than that, the quizzes and tests were not bad. Quizzes were really easy, and he gave okay curves. The midterms and final were straightforward. You just need to put effort into the large amount of hw given.

He's an interesting professor who speaks quickly but clearly. He understands material well and is willing to answer questions during class. I also appreciated how easy the format was throughout the entire semester. Weekly quizzes are present, but if you generally have the right theorem or idea, you'll get most of the points.

he da goat

Love Emerson! Great lectures, explains things very clearly. He is extremely helpful in office hours and after lectures. I went to many office hours because he walked me through all the problems. 100% recommend for Math229!!!

Emerson's MATH226 class is challenging but rewarding. His lectures are comprehensive, and he emphasizes understanding concepts over pure calculation. The workload is heavy, but using resources like Unstuck study alongside the textbook can make it manageable. Overall, a great professor who makes a tough class engaging.

A literal gem

I had Emerson for MATH229 and he's a great professor and explains concepts pretty well but the homework assignments and weekly quiz topics never align with the lecture topics so it sometimes gets hard to keep track. I wish he posted more keys for the practice exams and practice problems. Sometimes the keys are wrong which is frustrating at times.

Lectures were boring but helpful. Professor Emerson based all homework assignments on the textbook, but went out of order, skipping around from Ch. 11 to 13, back to 12, and so on. The homework wasn't graded until the grade deadline, but midterms and the final were graded in a timely manner. Classmates were pretty competitive/not the most friendly.

AMAZING professor! Super helpful at office hours and in lecture. Ask questions! He's a nice guy. Prepares you well for midterms and the final. My favourite teacher here. Two homework assignments a week and quizzes every Thursday. Quizzes are pretty simple, just do the homework :)

Nice guy! Lectures are easy because he seldom dives into overly abstract content, which makes life easier. Quizzes are easy. Homework may take some time but they are not hard. There are problem sets before exams. Do them carefully, figure out every problem, and it will be an easy A. Overall an easy class, no calc 2 needed, calc 1 is enough.

Excellent professor with great energy. Decent amount of homework but manageable if you keep up properly. He explains problems quite well, but concepts can often be taught too abstractly.

His TA, Dylan, was amazing and helpful! Emerson is cool and tries to explain things in a non-confusing way. He doesn't really say how the grade is distributed; I scored pretty well on the midterms and finals (A on midterms high B on final) and still got a B+ which lowkey doesn't add up but its whatever. I recommend! Also his handouts are helpful!

Professor Emerson is super organized and prepares you well for exams. There's a lot of homework and weekly quizzes, so staying on top of things is key. If you haven't taken calc before, expect to do a lot of self-studying. The workload is heavy, but the exams are fair if you keep up.

Emerson is a delightful professor who genuinely cares about his students. His mannerisms can be a unpredictable sometimes, but he's highly approachable and wants everybody to learn, evidenced by his group projects and subsequent feedback. Quizzes and mid term were easy, I just bombed the final which clearly tanked my grade - be careful of that!

This course has several group presentations, multiple essays on several important mathematical periods as well as civilizations such as China, Greece, Islamic world, and etc. The grading criteria were not very clear, but the professor was willing to help. Interesting course that gave me an understanding of the development of math.

lowkey not too bad hes a very easy grader along with the TAs and his quizzes are way too easy. his exams do get tougher and prepare for curveball questions that will eat up some time however it is doable with a little thinking. diff eqs are pretty easy so.

Prof Emerson is a great instructor. He provides notes for lessons and is an very engaging lecturer. The HW for the class is very difficult and graded for accuracy, but it will leave you very prepared for exams. There are weekly quizzes during the discussion period but they aren't difficult.

Professor Emerson is a good lecturer for math, and his explanations make sense. The only downside is that he is pretty picky with giving test marks if you are doing very well in the class. There's also homework due every week, but they help your grade if you are not doing as well on the tests. Take him for calculus 2 if he is an option.

Professor Emerson is a funny and quirky guy. He's very passionate about math and tries his best to make things understandable. Homework is weekly and pretty long and hard, and there are weekly quizzes during discussion that are pretty easy if you get the homework. My TA Dylan Park was very good though and was very helpful. Would take Emerson again!

I loved Professor Emerson! Homework is graded on correctness and there are weekly quizzes. Exams are pretty straightforward and a lot of partial credit is given out. Go to office hours, at least the TA's, as they are extremelyyyyy helpful.