He is very nice and is very responsive when I e-mail him with problems that I am having.

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He's there when you need him. I always have many questions to ask. WebWorks was sometimes difficult.

I really appreciated his pre-made lecture notes handed out before class - it allowed me to just pay attention to the gist of the lecture without constantly scribling things down. Also I thought he outlined and demonstrated the concepts of the course realy well. Great teacher!

Professor Alfeld is an awesome teacher. He makes the class interesting and always has funny comments about math that make going to class fun. He is very intelligent and I would highly recomend taking a class from Peter.

class was ok. the homework was harder than the tests.

He is gorgeous professor for calculus but if you are not so into Math and not very good in Algebra, never ever take his class because his homeworks are horribly hard and even some of the math tutors can't even solve. But when you know the way to solve, u will feel yourself pretty smarty. :). Don't worry! his tests are way too easy compare to hw.

Inspiring and helpful. He religiously checks his e-mails and always helps you when you need it. I thought he was a great professor, i actually retained some knowledge from his classes.

Webwork homeworks are ridiculous. You don't really learn anything from them because they are so hard. You can't use calculators are tests. He doesn't teach the material very well. Thinks everyone is on his level. He is helpful for questions and emails but he can make you feel stupid. He does give you his lecture notes which is nice.

I am glad I took this class. The homework is hard, but the tests are not difficult. Sometimes his lectures are hard to follow. One of the highlights is he cares whether his students understand the material. He allowed students to prepare for a re-take exam. Not only did we learn the material, but everyone had better grades. He loves life and math.

If you want to understand take your math course from Professor Alfeld!

Wonderful teacher, cool accent,one of the best math teacher I even have, A++++++

I struggle with math and found 1010 difficult. I was very worried about passing 1050 with a C or better. I found Alfeld's class challenging, but fairly graded. Alfeld loves teaching and math which makes the class more enjoyable. I learned a lot from this professor. I would recommend him as a teacher to anyone.

I liked him very much. The homeworks covers everything and makes you study. He gives extra sessions if you ask him. He is very welling to teach and make you learn. Might tell you some history stories for fun. Exams are easy. He will keep you updated with our grade every week after each homework with yur rank in the class.

Very good professor, I took his class before, this is my second time, homework is hard but tests are easy.

Best math professor at the U, Highly recommended. His lectures are pretty interesting, and he cracks math jokes. He also has a German accent. Tests are super easy, considering the level of mathematics i was in.

Peter is a fantastic professor. He likes to make things very concrete by spending time on proofs. His homework generally time-consuming and nuanced but his exams are straightforward and not very difficult. He sets up his class so that you are likely to succeed and learn a lot at the same time. I would definitely recommend him to anybody!

Professor Alfeld is by far the best math teacher I've ever had. I've taken 3 semester of calculus from him and have learned a lot. He spends a lot of time on concepts and proofs. Although his homework is difficult and time consuming, tests are pretty straightforward. I would recommend taking any math class from him.

He's the best math professor i've had to date, and by far the most straightforward. No trickery here-- definitely the best math prof at the U. Peter is goofy, but it makes his class that much more interesting.

Best math professor I've ever had. Really works to make sure students understand the concepts and don't just memorize formulas. Crazy hard homework really makes you learn the material, but it's computerized and you can work till you get it right. Put in the effort and you get 100% every time. Tests are easy. Cracks math jokes, keeps it fun.

He is the best..

Best math teacher ever. Don't take calc from any other professor at the U. Grades super fair. As long as you understand the content, the tests will be a breeze, aka they are super easy.

Great guy, I am terrible at math and he makes it fair. He is willing to work with students. Don't avoid the hard problems on the homework, they are on the test.

He is a great person. He is extremely friendly and understanding about everything. However, he seemed to make simple mistakes in classroom examples numerous times. Sometimes, a lot of time is spent just trying to figure out the mistake. And sometimes he confused me rather than clarifiying the concepts. The homework is hard compared to the test.

Alfeld is always down to help kids out in and out of class. Homeworks were super hard, tests were super easy. He can get a little confused but he definitely knows what he's doing.

Great teacher. Tests were very fair and not made to trick you. Homework was hard, but doable and I'm pretty sure all Calculus classes across campus use the same homework (webwork). Tests were easy, that says it all.

Great professor - always willing to help as long as you approach him. His lectures are alright. He's always entertaining but he messes up relatively often in his examples.

Takes time after class to go over homework questions. He also has Q&A on days he doesn't teach for further help. Always willing to help. He also has a funny sense of humor. Great teacher!

Tests were extremely easy. Lectures were kind of hard to follow and I didn't really like his teaching style. Taught myself from the book with no trouble. TESTS WERE A PIECE OF CAKE.

Good prfessor

Peter is an excellent instructor for students who are motivated to learn. His assignments are by no means easy or short, but he consistently makes himself available to students after class ( sometimes for up to 45 minutes!) If you can grind through the homework and assemble pertinent questions before each class, you will pass. Highly recommended!

Great teacher, very informative and knows what he's talking about. Grading scale is curved, and the tests are easy. He teaches on the idea of repetition and if that is mastered there is no need for memorizing formulas. I would definitely recommend.

He's pretty funny, way cool guy. I've had him for two different classes (Calc 3 and Differential Equations) and I'm hoping I'll be able to take a class from him in the future. Grading curve is pretty great and his tests are very straight forward and more often easier than the homework. Would and have recommended to peers!

Peter is very organized, and it's very easy to succeed in his class. The grading criteria are well-defined, although there is no grading curve. He has an accent, but it is not problematic, and his English is excellent. His lecturing skills are solid, and he follows the textbook closely. Our textbook was not very good, so this was not ideal.

He follows the book closely and is pretty good at explaining during his lectures. However, he only does one or two examples for each subject. (For a visual learner, this is hard and sometimes confusing. I had to get a personal tutor to help me.) Despite this, he is very kind and willing to help you with the homework before and after class.

There are only 5 assignments, but they're very long and very difficult. 1 of which is a project (30% of grade). You need programming knowledge or a friend who has it. He's a friendly guy. He uses an iPad and posts online notes. Works for some but wasn't my style. Not too bad of a grader-- 90% is an A. Would take from him again, learned a lot

Pretty solid professor, super open to questions and honestly a pretty funny guy. One area he could improve is how well he explains the material and he could also go a bit slower in lecture and go more in-depth into the concepts as opposed to doing more practice problems, but other than that I don't really have any complaints.

Alfeld is so passionate about teaching Math, and I don't think we deserve him. I feel sorry that he is forced to work with students that are not interested in math at all. He is an easy grader, and explains things over again if he has suspicion you do not understand. Tests are easy, homework is tough and is heavy weighted, but is very helpful.

Peter Alfeld is an extremely nice guy. He uses an Ipad to lecture and to work through problems. He asks after every explanation to make sure the class understands, and if they don't, he goes into more detail. Extremely approachable. Great Professor. People give him a bad rap because a lot of people don't attend his class and they get a bad grade.

I have had Professor Alfeld for Calc I, Calc II, and will be taking Calc III from him in the fall. He's a great professor who clearly cares about the subject, and he explains things well. Exams are easy if you go to class and actually take the time to learn the material, and he's a very lenient grader. If you don't go to class you will not succeed.

If you like lectures, you'll like Peter. He obviously knows what he's talking about, but this can lead to him explaining a lot of things verbally which doesn't work well for me. He cares about his students and I get the feeling he will work with you to help you understand the subject as best he can. He takes feedback well and changes accordingly.

I enjoyed this class this last semester. Peter knows the subject well and will definitely help you enjoy not only linear algebra, but math in general. The class is difficult, but it's also aided by the fact that you get extra credit for taking the initiative to find errors in homework/exams.

Peter has a lot of hate on here, but I had him for both 1310 and 1320. He is very clear on what is expected. He has weekly homework of about 25 questions, takes little time. Has a lab with usually 4 questions. The exams are usually only about 6-7 questions and very fair. If you have past calc knowledge then you don't even need to come to class.

Overall good, but difficult to learn from at times. Insists on a teaching style that can be tough to derive first principles and processes from. Says learning happens a step outside of your knowledge, but it often feels like the homework problems are way too difficult compared to the in class examples. Exams are very reasonable. Kind and funny man.

He's very respectful and cares for his students

Peter is a good teacher, I took his class online and he did very well with teaching online. Lectures were always very concise and to the point. He does at times make the homework ridiculously hard, overall tests are easy if you study. Only negative experience I had with him is that Peter would use physics terms in our homework which i hadn't taken.

If you're deciding between Prof. Alfeld and Prof. Nesse, go with Prof. Alfeld. Alfeld's lectures are easier to understand and his online homework assignments immediately tell you when you get the answer right. I took Nesse for Math 1320 and I think he just pulls textbook problems out of a hat until you have >10 pages of work

Seeing all the Peter slander on this site makes me physically sick to my stomach. Not only is Peter one of the most caring and funny professors I've had the pleasure of getting taught by, but the class is simply not as hard as people say (the grade scale is very lenient). It will be very easy to pass if you just work hard and keep a good attitude.

He is very passionate about what he teaches and if you really try on this class you can get an A.

Peter is a kind and caring professor. The homework was very challenging but overall, the whole timeline of coursework was taught on a strict schedule that was cohesive. He had daily jokes which were nice, just was a bummer that the class grade was only exams and homework.

Peter was a very sweet and funny guy, but often gave confusing lectures. Office hours with him saved me and were super helpful. His homework is difficult and often long, but if you can get through it you'll be fine on tests. Don't procrastinate homeworks, and do it with others if you can. One on one is where Peter helped me the most.

This is my favourite professor by far. For starters i'm not a math person but he is so accomodating and made me like calc. Calc 2 is hard but he takes it slower initially so that we can all get the bases covered. if we were to miss exams there is always lots of buffer and retakes. hes sweet, understanding and smart. High recommend

The homeworks sometimes take a long time but if you go to office hours he will help you. The tests are made up of homework and class problems so it is easy to study for them and they are always fair. He is pretty funny and engaging during lectures. There are opportunities for bonus points in the class if you find mistakes he has made.

Peter is an excellent professor. He is genuinely concerned in the success of his students. The homework takes a lot of time but is worth a good chunk of your grade and worth completing. The midterms were difficult but Peter gave us immense grace on them. My only gripe is that the final wasn't anything like the midterms

I took MATH 1220 with Professor Peter during the fall semester. He is an extremely good professor. During his lecture he always use many vivid physics examples to help us understand the abstract mathematics formulas and concepts. Likewise, his exam is easy if you seriously finish your assignments and relevant problems in lecture.

The homeworks can be challenging, but going to office hours with Peter helps a lot. He's engaging in lectures and gives fair exams. Using unstuckstudy and the textbook made studying easier. Overall, a solid math class.

This professor was very entertaining and was very clear about the content covered. There was a lot of homework, with 15 or so problems per week, but the homework was online and most problems could be individually attempted many times. During his office hours, he would guide students through homework problems they were struggling with.

Professor Peter is a nice professor. He is good at teaching abstract math concept with vivid physics example which can let student has an intuitional understanding. The final exam is kind of difficult.