2.4

Richard Fine

Mathematics - California State University - Northridge

2.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
28%
Would Retake
149
Reviews
2.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
2.2
Helpful
2.5
Clarity

28%

Would Retake

149

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

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What Students Say

Doesn't teach,just reads out loud from the book

MATH093 - 1.0 rating

Prof Fine teaches as if we are high school students

MATH140 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

86%

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B (3)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 27 reported grades
A: 7
B+: 4
B: 3
Not sure yet: 3
Common Tags
Participation matters (5)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Beware of pop quizzes (4)
Lecture heavy (4)
Tough Grader (3)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
Test heavy (3)
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Reviews (149)
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MATH131
Mar 10, 2003

Easy-going, friendly guy.

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MATH102
Nov 7, 2003

i would not reccomend anyone to take his class

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MATH102
Nov 20, 2003

When I first started his class it was completely full. By the end of the semester more than half the class dropped. I don't really understand anything from his teachings, and he only gives you three tests, so it is easy to fall behind.

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102
Nov 28, 2003

This teacher screwed me and 30 other students from my class over. He is a bad teacher and loves to fail students.

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MATH102
Dec 5, 2003

This Prof. like to fail students! Very hard test and not helpful. Don't take hime take other professor! he is not fun and not friendly. he do his own teaching and not explain to the students.

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MATH131
Dec 9, 2003

If youre good at math, take his class if u want, i slept through it cuz he cant teach worth diddley. I wouldnt recommend him. If you play Warcraft, he sounds like the human peasent when he says "Helloooo"...=/....just an observation.

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MATH095
Dec 24, 2003

No Comments

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MATH102
Feb 4, 2004

hate this guy. Acts like an idiot who think he knows everything. Horrible teacher. Wouldn't recommend to anyone!

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MATH102
May 4, 2004

okay, so I am no brainy girl when it comes to math. But this man made me feel like a complete retard. For the sake of sanity, I had to drop his class. Funny, I am a graduating senior and can't get through his damn class. horrible teacher! run run run!

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MATH102
May 15, 2004

teacher is very cold-hearted towards students. easily irritable. doesn't like late students. marks people for tardiness. fair explanation of material but could be explained in a better way. more smaller test vs. 2 large ones would have been better.

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MATH
May 21, 2004

(sighs)Good guy but, bad teacher. His exams DO NOT reflect what he lectures. If you are going to take his class know the material B4 hand to pass!

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MATH102
Jun 13, 2004

Seems like he doesn't care if people r listening or not. He gives lecture like whatever. If u r good at math his class is super easy but if u need an extra help, don't take him. Lot of people failed. Do the homework and ask questions in the class.

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MATH102
Jun 22, 2004

No Comments

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MATH102
Jul 16, 2004

Find any other teacher but this guy! He comes in lectures and could care less if you fail. Material on tests is different than what he teaches. Guess what I got for a grade?

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MATH102
Jul 18, 2004

Good guy, but horrible class. Stay away!!!!!!!! Thats all I have to say.

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MATH102
Jul 21, 2004

A very boring and dull individual. He only lectures for himself and does not explain clearly. Your best bet would be to take this class with another teacher.

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MATH102
Aug 14, 2004

HE IS A JERK! HE IS SO BORING AND DOES NOT CARE IF STUDENTS LEARN OR NOT.

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MATH102
Aug 20, 2004

total jerk made you feel like a dumbass if you answer something wrong , try to study for the midterm and final and test. STUDY FOR THE TESTS hes a total **** about little stupid mistakes and will not give you points

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MATH102
Aug 23, 2004

He teaches straight from the book. Don't let him get to you...the material is confusing but you can pull through if you try. I recommend getting outside of the classroom help (CSUN tutoring lab did wonders!).

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MATH093
Oct 14, 2004

Very unwilling to provide extra help for students. At least hes honest about it and tells you from day 1 he wont help you and you better go to the math lab to get help. Cold, monotonous, same boring routine every class. STAY AWAY!

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MATH102
Nov 8, 2004

If your good in math, you do all the homework before the due date and you ask questions, you'll do fine. However staying awake in class or need extra help, you'll fail.

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MATH102
Nov 18, 2004

This is by far the worst teacher a student could ever take. The guy is a freaking moron. A friend of mine who was super ssmart in the class always corrected him. He rides a bike and he is not worth taking. Trust me the guy does not know how to TEACH math and hopefully one day he'll get a flat tire.

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MATH102
Nov 18, 2004

The only help he will offer you is to tell you to go to tuturing! Very hard and goes through the material too quick. You can tell he doesn't like to be asked too many questions. May come off as rude at times.Highly not recomended.

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MATH102
Nov 19, 2004

He's VERY LOUSY and MEAN teacher I ever had in my life. He's very no good teaching in math class! Please don't take that class. BELIEVE ME! You will agree with me 110%. Ask all students who had experiences with his mean teaching.

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MATH102
Nov 30, 2004

damn this class is hella hard plus he teaches from the book which i can do on my own at home. not worth taking

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MATH102
Dec 13, 2004

He does everything he could to give the student the best grade possible! The final exam grade will replace both your lowest test grade and quiz grade.. but only if it helps. See what I mean, he'll give you a chance to do well. This was my second time taking this class, and he was extremely helpful.

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MATH093
Dec 16, 2004

monotone lectures daily. seems a bit stand-offish at first, but is just slightly misunderstood... you gotta act like you're interested in learning for him to actually respond to your questions. i thought he was ok. don't miss class though, cuz it will hurt u.

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MATH102
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Feb 4, 2005

Very nice, funny, helpful man. He tries hard, and does everything he can other than give kids A's.he replaced bad grades w good.He is a good teacher.He just can't make kids do their hw and stay awake in class to learn.you need to put forth effort, as in any math class.i studied and got a B.

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MATH102
Feb 13, 2005

I dont know how i got a B. I did horrible on exams. He must have pushed my grade up cuz i attended class.

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MATH102
Apr 27, 2005

stay awwke he does see you

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MATH102
Jun 6, 2005

this guy sucks all he did in the class was copy all of the book examples to the bard and thats it the tests and the quizez were lame and confusing and he didn't explain anything in the class.SO if you have any concern for your GPA and want to pass the class without repeating it DONT take this guy.

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MATH102
Jun 8, 2005

At first seems boring but then again what math class isn't. He's not difficult if you do the homework and ask questions. Final is not difficult at all.

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093
Jun 23, 2005

he's incredibly boring but really easy if u stay awake, and thats a big IF.

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STATS140
Jun 25, 2005

He is not very helpful and clear on what he is teaching. During my semester, more than half of the class avareged 50%-Not good. I received 100% on my hwk's, but my first two test were F's. I pulled out with a C in the class, with an "all weeker" for the final.

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MATH102
Jul 11, 2005

What a waste of a semester. I worked my butt off all semester, even had a tutor twice a week and i could not pass the class. He does not help the students at all and just tries to fit in as much as possible. If you want a good grade in math 102 take soemone else. Dont have the same mistake as me.

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MATH093
Grade: B
Sep 1, 2005

He clearly hates his job

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MATH102
Sep 2, 2005

took him in summer. Was pretty easy and helpful. Gives a study guide before each quiz/exam and uses questions directly from it. If you can memorize the study guides, you should be good. Also boosts your grade a ton if your there every class.

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MATH
Oct 1, 2005

No Comments

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MATH102
Oct 18, 2005

Horrible teacher, just gives examples from the book, so there is no point whatsoever to come to class. Not clear at all, not helpful at all. Make sure you take a different teacher instead.

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MATH102
Nov 15, 2005

RUN!!!!!SAVE URSELF!!!!DONT TAKE HIM!!!HES HHHOOORRRRIIIIIIBBBLLLEEEEE!!!!AND HES SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BORING!!AND USES BIG CONFUSING EXPLAINAIONS TO TEACH U SOMETHING SMALL THAT U LEARNED IN H.S.!!!ALL HE DOES IS CONFUSE U MORE AND HE TALKS IN A HORRIBLE MONOTONE VOICE!!!PLEASE SAVE URSELF!!!U WILL NOT DO GOOD IN THIS CLASS!!HELL U WONT EVEN WANT 2GO

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MATH
Nov 22, 2005

He is an OK teacher. He is clearly just there to teach. However, he is not interesting to listen or look at. Very boring. Not sure what I have in class yet. But, everything that he went over with, is defenitely going to be in the test. Do take notes and review it before the test and you will be set.

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MATH093
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2005

hes an ok teacher. its so boring in his class. you have group work every single day. his lessons are clear but the grades are based mostly on test so you need to study and do good on them. you get homework everyday and a quiz every week. hes sometimes a bit monotone but i did learn from him.

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MATH097
Dec 9, 2005

He is a nice guy, but he is only there to teach. He really isnt personal in his teaching and his reviews consist of group work. He doesnt actualy ask questions on review dates. If possible, take a teacher who is a bit more personal. Whatever you do, dont fall behind.

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MATHIDEAS131
Dec 9, 2005

Practically everyone in the class was failing- he's horrible at explaining things, there's a lot of hw for which you get practically no credit for doing. Everything is based on 3 exams and a final. Take something else if you're just looking for an easy A- this ISNT IT!

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MATH102
Dec 9, 2005

He is a great teacher. His tests are easy and he is pretty clear. I personaly am not interested in math but still got an A in his class.

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MATH102
Dec 16, 2005

very boring, doesn't explain well. doesn't like to be asked questions. doesn't seem to like his students.. this poor guy needs to stop teaching, cause he obviously doesn't enjoy it. avoid his class

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MATH093
Dec 17, 2005

he was a really good teacher i dont know why hes getting such bad reviews his class was very easy. he didnt give 2 much homework. and u always work in groups so i didnt mind going 2 class cuz he would just teach for the 1st like 15 mins & then make us go in groups. & a lot of times we even got out early. he doesnt really talk, just there to teach.

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MATH102
Dec 17, 2005

i thought i did great in his class, i also thought he would grade on effort and attendance, but i guess not! don't take him if you don't like math! he suck!

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MATH102
Jan 6, 2006

If you are a genius at math, then he is for you. If you just don't care and want to get through a math class, don't even think about this guy. Doesn't explain things very well, and is very boring. do not suggest for the average student

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MATH102
Jan 16, 2006

Seemed like a nice guy. He was fun to mock, but if you miss the class you're ****ed. He teaches the material like every other math teacher, his tests are short and easy if you did the homework and went over the study guides he gives. He was completely well meaning but did not make the material interesting. I fell asleep often.

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MATH131
Feb 25, 2006

I'd say he was a pretty easy teacher. everything was straight out of the book. He also let class out early anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. You could stay and ask him questions if you wanted, but nobody really wanted to. Quite the monotone speaker too, so it might make you sleepy. Tests are 10 problems each, 3 tests, 1 cumulative final!

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MATHIDEAS
Apr 25, 2006

No Comments

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MATH102
Jun 19, 2006

he is a great teacher as long as u attend class. make sure u take advantage of his hand outs and actually use it to study it will help u

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MATH102
Nov 18, 2006

No Comments

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MATH102
Dec 19, 2006

Great Prof. The best Math teacher i had. (HE SPEAKS ENGLISH!!!) <~ can't go wrong with that. He is very clear and helpful. Loved the class. He gives homework it's 10 % of your grade but all the complaining aside, you know homework helps. Tests are provided by the department. (so you are getting same tests with better preparation)

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MATH151
Mar 18, 2007

I advise future math students to not TAKE THIS CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR! He doesn't explain things very well, and if you ask him to clarify, he gets frustrated and doesn't explain it. Like stated, he's VERY boring, and honestly, I'm tired of seeing him in Hawiann shirts! Bad teacher, horrible explainer, gets mad easily... Don't take him.

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MATH093
May 30, 2007

Horrible. When you ask him a question he get frustrated. He never smiles and doesnt try to help you out.

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MATH104
Jun 25, 2007

DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! He copies every lecture straight out of the book. Homework is given weekly while quizzes are never given! His exams are completly different from his lectures..He does get frustated with every question u ask..attendence is taken daily..lastly he acts like he doesnt want to be there! IF U DONT LIKE MATH..PLEASE DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!

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MATH102
Aug 2, 2007

very cool prof

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MATH093
Aug 20, 2007

THIS MATH PROFF. Never smiles... He explains his math well but he only explains easy math prob. He doesn't help and attend.. is a Must. He doesn't care about his students. and hes a jerk. I passed But i had to be there everyDAY.. and do all the H.W including passing quizzes and test. If u hate math DON'T TAKE HIM!

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MATH098
Sep 13, 2007

HA THIS PROF!!! he was pretty much chill, had him over summer, the tutors did most the work, but he SPEAKS ENGLISH! so you can understand him! he takes all lectures outta the book, but actually will go over them. overall great teacher! would take him over any profs ive had so far. oh, and he wears the same dang green pants everyday!!! hahahAHA

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MATH093
Sep 27, 2007

he goes straight to the point and it doesnt take him all the time class. he doesnt smile and doesnt help you , but with all the work he gives you , you will learn , and well i did like it because everything that he teaches is necessary. i really think is a good teacher

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MATH103
Dec 11, 2007

if you took calculus in hs got a b, or at least know the basics, then you should do fine in this class. speaks english. Do not expect nething elsefrom the teacher as far as helping you out. He gives you a look if you ask a ?, that the next time u have one u wont want to ask one. He will wear a Hawaiian shirt and drink a cup of Pepsi every class,

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MATH93
Jan 3, 2008

This teacher is NOT that bad... he teaches the lesson in a monotone voice then after that u work in groups & do class work. U get hw every night and a pop quiz once a week. He smiled twice the whole semester & thats only cuz some1 brought a live chicken to class. Dont expect a personality or anythin other than hawiian shirts. Over all easy class...

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MATH140
May 3, 2008

Worst teacher ever, he is really un-energetic... monotone and it seems like his job is a chore for him.

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MATH093
May 15, 2008

He's pretty straight forward, you go to class, he lectures, you do groupwork, and your out. He is open to questions, but come ohn it's math 93, high school stuff. You don't have to bgring your book every class, if you dont mind sharing, quizzes are too easy, but he does prepare you for the funal.

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MATH093
May 16, 2008

the worst teacher i have ever head. he doesnt explain anything, just does some problems and then we have to do some class work. monotone fat and ugly

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MATH140
May 26, 2008

He speaks English, he isn't eager about his job, but I found him to be easy, got an A. Keep up with HW, need book!

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MATH140
May 26, 2008

Worst Professor ever. He does not teach. He expects you to learn the material by him doing a couple of problems. Lectures are boring and his notes do not help. You have to understand the first chapters really well or else you are done for the semester! Please do not take him. He is no good. Gives homework and collects until the test

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MATH125
Jul 17, 2008

hi. i took his class a year ago over summer at LA valley college. he's.... ok. he is not energetic, etc... but he is ok. I was the only one left to take the final, everyone else dropped. but i understood what he taught, i got an A, and passed to go to statistics. so hes not SUPER GOOD OMG!!!, but hes fine. try to avoid him though.

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MATH093
Nov 10, 2008

If you like a teacher that smiles, and seems really nice and cool. this is not your teacher. I know I've never ever seen him smile he seems like he hates the world. the class was really easy. he lectures, you do group work, and homework. thats it. not hard

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MATH093
Nov 18, 2008

he never smiles. he talks to himself. his attire is the same from week to week and always messed up. he's mean and gives no slack. class is terrible but its easy

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MATH103
Nov 25, 2008

DO NOT TAKE HIM!! He doesn't care if you pass and will tell the class that 3/4 of you won't pass. As the semester went on about 3/4 of the class was gone and he gives a lot of hw.

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MATH093
Dec 2, 2008

He is a good teacher. I didnt love the class, but I didnt hate it either. he was okay, pretty serious, but you need to get on his hood side. As long as you go to class, do your groupwork and homework,and not talk while he is lecturing, you'll be fine. Oh, he gives pop quizzes, but their based on previous lectures. EASY

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MATH150A
Dec 5, 2008

WORST professor I've ever had in csun, seems really unpassionate to teach...does not explain things clearly, homework only weigh small percent. 4 tests and 1 final, half of the class failing. AVOID HIM AT ALLL COST!!

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MATH103
Dec 10, 2008

HORRIBLE DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!

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MATH93
Apr 28, 2009

The subject was easy. his teaching was terrible, he doesn't care at all about the students i don't think he ever smiled once. but if you know the subject and don't like going to class his is the one to take. BORING class

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MATH140
May 16, 2009

I overall liked the teacher. Just do the homework, ask him questions, and study material, even the definitions and theorems. I feel he does try to make students pass as long as you show dedication. He is reserved and seems like he gets irrated when you ask questions, but if you don't know, ask him.

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MATH140
May 16, 2009

I enjoyed Fine's class. His lectures aren't that interesting, but he does give you detailed info and examples during the lectures, and he likes it when you ask questions TO HIM during class. He does not like it when people text or talk during class- it gets on his nerves and he let's you know. I got an A, and I think he is a good math teacher.

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MATH140
Jun 9, 2009

Unless you are good at teaching yourself DO NOT TAKE!!!! He made anyone who asked a question feel like an idiot even though he didn't clearly cover the material. Treats the class like it is a high school class ex. gets upset when you go to the restroom lol!!! DO NOT TAKE!!!

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STATS140
Jun 22, 2009

He has the most monotone voice everrr!! I dont know how many times i fell asleep in his class. If you can manage to stay awake then his examples should help you and its really easy to sneak out but he takes roll

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MATH093
Aug 4, 2009

the most boring professor ever. when you have a question he gives you an attitude sometimes which doesnt encourage anyone to ask. his notes are straight foward so it isnt hard to understand but his monotone voice make you want to fall asleep.

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MATH140
Oct 22, 2009

it seems like he doesnt want to be a teacher. his lectures arent bad, but i need more than just seeing him do the problem. i need steps and procedures laid out, he does not do that. &numerous times will he mess up when trying to explain things, making it really confusing. im just praying to God i pass, &never see him again

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MATH093
Nov 14, 2009

DON'T TAKE HIM. He's monotone, boring, never smiles, he also does not grade fairly. It's really ridiculous. Just don't take him. Find a better teacher that actually likes teaching..

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MATH140
Dec 10, 2009

by far the worst math teacher i've ever had my entire life. 6 chapters are covered in each test, so you have to study 6 chapters per test. theres 4 test and a final. we finished the entire book which was 24 chapters, (it's a fairly thick book) he never gave us equations for the test so we had to remember it all, 75% of the class is failing,

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MATH140
Dec 14, 2009

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! a lot of homework, hard tests, noooo help whatsoever. cannot go to the bathroom, yelled at students for yawning. you cant even ask the person next to you a question without him moving your seat. puts students down if you ask a dumb question, and sometimes wont even answer your question. 3 tests and a final. DO NOT TAKE.

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MATH140
Jan 11, 2010

Good teacher, really explains things and will answer questions although sometimes he acts like they are things you should already know. Tests were okay, just study notes and the review sheet and its pretty much what will be on the test. Come to every class and do the homework and there is no reason why you can't get a passing grade in this class.

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MATH102
Apr 13, 2010

Really hard class!!

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MATH140
Apr 17, 2010

Great professor, I don't know why he is rated so bad, his class was easy, he explained the problems well. He drops the lowest test score.

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MATH140
May 12, 2010

Professor speaks in a boring tone, he is not excited about teaching the class which makes it hard to focus.

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MATH140
May 19, 2010

hard class, +++boring class ever....he alright,, just don't take his class.. u willl not get anything out of it. useless class...there is a better professor out there.. trust me!!!!

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MATH140
May 21, 2010

Prof Fine teaches as if we are high school students...you can't leave to use the restroom, he is annoyed when someone can't easily grasp a concept, doesn't enjoy answering questions. He is also extremely boring and monotone. All the homework for the section is due before each exam and he replaces the lowest exam grade with the final exam grade.

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MATH102
Jul 22, 2010

HORRIBLE!!!! i am an A+ student and i got a C (which i am proud of since this class has a 60% fail rate!) this class is hard enough without having a hard teacher. take someone else!!!

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MATH093
Nov 19, 2010

Good teacher! he only teaches for 10-20 mins and the rest on the class time we do group work! the way he explains each section every day makes the class really easy! :)

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MATH093
Nov 19, 2010

Easy to understand... If you aren't paying attention of course you'll fail. I learned more in this class than in my high school classes. It helps working with other students. Appears to be strict, he is at times. Yet I recommend the class, it was too easy.

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MATH112
Dec 10, 2010

WORST TEACHER IN THE WORLD. I seriously don't know how this guy got his teaching credential. He is unclear, rude, disrespectful and his tests do not correspond to the material he "teaches" in his class. 3/4ths of our class dropped. Somebody give this guy a lesson on teaching or stop him from ruining anymore student transcripts!!

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MATH093
Dec 13, 2010

boring class. doesnt care abt students. monotone! drops lowest test. homework is only worth 10% of grade. he gave me no credit! i wasnt at school for 3 weeks cuz i got sick and he didnt even take my situation into consideration! DO NOT TAKE HIM!

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MATHV333
Jan 5, 2011

I really like this teacher! His method of teaching really helped me understand algebra, and he made algebra really interesting, because finally I was able to understand and comprehend it. He was very strict, and you need that to stay focused on the work. I recommend him highly!

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MATH093
May 21, 2011

I honestly hated this class so much. he wouldnt even "teach." he talks to the bored and doesnt care for his students. Dont take this class even if its the only one available. You will hate your self afterwards. my entire summer is ruined because of this. Now I need to find a junior college to make it up at because csun is way too exoensive. FML

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MATH93
Nov 18, 2011

I was scared to take this class because of the horrible reviews i read?but, i actually love this class. He teaches for 20 minutes out of the 1hr 30 min and the rest is group work. He lets us out early everyday. He answers questions and meets with you to make sure you're on track. I HIGHLY recommend him !

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MATH93
Nov 26, 2011

He's monotone but I learned a lot from him. Im a typical C student when it comes to math and i have a 95% in the class. Just study for his tests and GO to class! I've always had a hard time understanding but after his typical 20 min lecture I understand everything. Hes a good teacher as long as your put in some effort to learn.

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STATS140
Jan 18, 2012

Very stern professor but very knowledgeable and willing to help during office hours. Begins the class by asking homework questions and completes them on the board. The subject is overall hard to understand and doing the homework and asking questions definitely helps. Lectures can be overwhelming at times but the class is manageable only if homework

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5.0
MATHMO3
Feb 2, 2012

He is a teacher who is too strict, reluctant to help students with hw. Slightly condescending. Hes that teacher you talk trash about during break and during class. Nickles and dimes you on tests. 45+ questions per section (chp1 sec1) on hw. I recommend anyone reading this to NOT take his classes, only the brave should endure

4.0
3.0
MATH093
May 12, 2012

Although I did not pass Prof. Fine's class, I will say that he is a very intelligent and helpful prof. He has a bit of a monotone in his voice, nonetheless he gets the point across smoothly and is very helpful if you show effort.

1.0
5.0
MATH093
Jun 24, 2012

CSUN staff if you are reading this please take this into consideration. This professor does not care about his students all he cares about is his money. He is not helpful at all. For his fault he ruined my summer I am retaking now having to appeal for financial aid. All for his lack of teaching this is unfair. Please do not take him.

5.0
3.0
MATH238
Jul 10, 2012

This is a Professor who says, "I am here for you after class if anyone needs help." It's amazing how few takes him up on it. I did. He is VERY generous with his time. He showed me Math is a talent. He is effortless with it and it inspires me to one day excel in it as well. He is also VERY generous with helping

3.0
3.0
MATH93
Jan 9, 2013

Class was credit/non credit. Pretty easy but class is boring. We work in groups which apparently the math department requires. Attendance is mandatory. Teacher doesn't seem that interested, gives rude remarks and doesn't really help students. There are tutors in there who help WAY more. Easy class though.

3.0
1.0
MATH093
Jan 17, 2013

Although this class was boring it was really east, he lectured, and we went into groups. He was always serious and would get upset for little things, but its funny. The TA's are very helpful. I passes this class and ive notice compared to other prof.s who teach this class too, homework is due the next week and its the online sections and thats it.

4.0
1.0
MATH093
May 22, 2013

Richard Fine is a great professor . Although very strict and seriousI was able to understand the work. After every test he would encourage us telling us that we weren't done yet we still had more exams. Before the final he called us up individually and told us the score we needed on the final to pass. Homework all due at end of week too :)

5.0
1.0
MATH93
Jul 19, 2013

Richard Fine is very kind person. I took his class, even through I was lated every day during the semester, and I did not do the sighnments that he asked for, I still passed the class and I missed 1 test. damn he is so nice,the only thing I do well, is I have gotten good grade in the test. I passed math 93 with 88%.

4.0
3.0
MATH093
Aug 14, 2013

Dr. Fine was a good teacher but he moves at a slow pace and it can be difficult to pay attention. He does want the students to do well though.

5.0
1.0
MATH092
Grade: A
Sep 9, 2013

he made his class piece of cake with some ketchup. Easy ++AA

5.0
4.0
MATH225
Oct 18, 2013

Prof. Fine knows what he's doing. I agree, his class is pretty tough considering the amount of homework he requires the students to do. But, that only enhances our mathematical skills. He's a great professor and I believe that those who say he sucks probably doesn't make an effort to try to pass. NO EASY A. Work hard!

1.0
5.0
MATH93
Nov 16, 2013

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE! DOESNT NOT EXPLAIN WELL AND HARDLY TEACHES.

1.0
5.0
MATH93
Dec 19, 2013

WORST TEACHER EVER. seriously do not take him, his Teacher assistants in my class taught me sooooo much more than he ever could. He's monotone, isn't helpful, doesn't care about students, and he's strict. I can go on and on about how terrible of a professor he is.

1.0
5.0
M093
Grade: Fail
May 29, 2014

he has the most monotone voice I've ever heard and will not help you. He does not allow students to make up any work. I don't recommend ever taking him.

4.0
4.0
MATH93
Grade: B
Aug 21, 2014

The class is boring and quiet at all times. The work is rarely hard just a lot of it. He's not such a bad professor. If anything he showed me how college HW can be. Students who complain about simple things aren't ready for college.

3.0
4.0
MATH93
Aug 27, 2014

This teacher fail me in freshman year in which had to retake the class and now I'm behind credits. You'll pass if you are really good in math and understand to subject other then that don't take him

3.0
3.0
MATH93
Jan 23, 2015

He is a good teacher when it comes to lecturing but can get boring from time to time. If you do all the homework and class work you'll be fine and go to tutoring before the test then you can pass the class with a C easily.

1.0
5.0
3238MATH110
May 31, 2015

Worst professor ever. Teach you not even. All he does is read the book to you. He will say he wants you to ask qiestions but if you ask him a question and he acts like your disturbing him. You better be a math genius if you plan on passing his class. He's completely useless.

1.0
3.0
MATH093
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2015

Simply awful. Doesn't teach,just reads out loud from the book. When he does explain something he over complicates it. I solved a problem correctly on a test using a method I learned in highschool and he marked it wrong because I didn't use the method we learned in class. Work was all there but he still marked it wrong and wouldn't change it.

4.0
1.0
M093
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

He is not a very social guy but he is always there when you need help. I honestly thought he was a great professor and does not get enough credit for it. If you have questions make sure to ask him because if you don't you can't expect him just to know you are having trouble.

1.0
5.0
MATH093
Grade: F
Jan 20, 2016

I will never take him again, i wish i would've looked at his reviews before i took his class. He is no help and doesn't care to help you. You ask a question about a problem and he literally will try to help you using 2 sentences for a math problem. He treats his students like grade school kids. I will not recommend.

4.0
3.0
MATH097
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2016

BORING! BORING! BORING! treats his students as if were all still children, don't get me wrong I did get a lot out of it but that's because its math and its kind of hard not to learn anything from a math class.

1.0
4.0
M093
Grade: F
Jun 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

worst professor i ever took!! stay away from him failed 093 and almost got stopped out. PLEASE STAY AWAY!! he doesn't teach simply reads out of the book and doesn't teach. so unfair with grading don't take his class

1.0
1.0
M093
Grade: B-
Nov 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This dude only tells you what do do, barely even explains one problem and by miracle of God, you're suppose to know it. He tells you what to do, but doesn't really bother to explain step by step. If math is simply a subject you don't have a passion for, and it's hard or you to understand, this professor will be your worst nightmare.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
3.0
M093
Dec 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

It's tricky with this professor, he is nice and awesome. When it comes to his teaching it's not the greatest. I did learn a few things and i am not the greatest person at math. I did pass the class. Show up, go to the tutoring lab, do your homework and you should be just fine.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
4.0
MATH093
May 14, 2018
Would take again

He is a wonderful professor.. if you space out in his lecture you would be lost even though if it is your second time taking this class. Hes very nice and will help you. If you miss a test he would not let you take it, so go to the math department instead to take it

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
M093
May 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

It was a really boring class because he talks so long and reads out of the book. Take any other class but not this one because you won't pass.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
ESM099
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Not once did he give us a lecture or even wrote on the board to teach us how to do the work and he is pretty lazy. He gives a lot of homework and his grading isnt that good.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MATH196S
Aug 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I was in this class for only 2 days, and that's all it took to convince me that he was not the math professor I needed. On the second day of class, he made us do workbook problems without teaching the material, he expected us to work in groups and figure it out. If math isn't your strongest subject, avoid this professor.

5.0
1.0
MATH225
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2018
Would take again

awesome class had to take it over again but he's material has changed and he's a great professor.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MATH196S
Jan 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Personally, hes understanding (rarely) but if youre willing to study up until 3-4 in the morning, I wouldnt recommend taking him. He does not teach, youd have to learn the materials yourself. He gives pop quizzes. Dont stress yourself over a prof that does not teach.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MATH196S
Aug 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Doesnt know how to teach. Dont take him or else you wont pass!

Beware of pop quizzes
3.0
3.0
MATH196S
Grade: B
Jan 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The class was okay, but it was really boring. He would go over a lesson for the first 15 minutes of class, and then put everyone in breakout rooms for the remainder. The course had a midterm, a final exam, pop quizzes, and six tests, so you will spend a lot of time studying the material. Just make sure to study the classwork and you'll be fine.

Test heavy
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
3.0
MATH103
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He do not know how to teach. Everybody in the class is confused and annoyed. He is not understanding if you make a mistake even if its the first week and everything is new. He should not be allowed to teach a class.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
3.0
1.0
MATH91B
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

Professor Fine's 91b class was very easy. He went over assignments in class and all you had to do was copy the notes and submit it. One thing that annoyed me was that the notes were due at 5:00 pm rather than 11:59 and the professor is kind of an old head and seems cranky but it was ez. The class grade is Pass/Fail and doesn't affect GPA. Easy pass

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
MATH91B
Jan 26, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Was always rude and seemed to be in a bad mood 99% of the time. Calls you out if you private message him on zoom. So if you have an answer to a question, just put it on the public chat.

Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH91B
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

explains all the matierial well and you can miss multiple classes and still pass the class.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH91B
Grade: B+
Jan 2, 2023
Would take again

Professor Fine was one of the best professors I had. He explained the material very well. As long as you weren't absent so often, he makes math easier than it is. He helped a lot more compared to the math lecture professor I had. As long as you did the work, it was an easy grade/class to pass.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
MATH91B
Grade: C+
Jan 31, 2023
Would take again

There was a plethora of people in my 91b class that did not like Prof.Fine, honestly I feel like he is misunderstood a lot of the times. He is very consistent with his attitude and behavior. He is stern, unenthusiastic, and boring, BUT he teaches, and he does a really good job at teaching. Im sure there are better professors but he did his job.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
MATH91B
Jan 23, 2024

Did not teach, goes very slow through material and barely explains anything, has an attitude and gets upset if you go to the bathroom or anything, will get upset when you are asking someone for help, will call you out/get mad at you even if you are just looking at the board. 100% do not recommend taking this class.

3.0
3.0
MATH91B
Grade: B+
Nov 13, 2024
Would take again

Professor Fine's class is straightforward - take notes, do the work, and you'll likely get a decent grade. While he can be stern, unstuckstudy and other resources helped make the material click for me.

1.0
4.0
102
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 8, 2025

hHs an unhealthy power trip over the students and makes them leave their phones on his desk before using the bathroom.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Online Savvy
1.0
4.0
102
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 8, 2025

Has an unhealthy power-trip over the students, has no problem demeaning them over insignificant things and makes students leave their phones on his desk before going to the bathroom.

1.0
5.0
MATH102
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 13, 2025

I'm taking math 105 it's not listed but he should have more passion to teach. I compared my notes to my fiends who take other teacher and you see the difference he give us the bare minimum and he goes through so fast you barely takes note and he gets mad if you try to take a picture. Would not recommend find someone else.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
MATH104
Grade: A
May 16, 2025

(MATH105) If you just show up to class, you're going to pass. It's going to be a boring lecture but he offers everything you need to pass. He hates phones being out and makes it a point to stop class so that you put it away. He isn't the best at answering questions, just go to tutoring to get extra help. Not difficult, but a drag overall.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
Math105
Grade: D+
May 23, 2025

Horrible professor by far, take if you want to fail 🚨!!! Super heavy on pop quizzes which no other class really does. If I could select more tags I would.😡😤 also super heavy on homework.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
Math105
Grade: B+
Oct 31, 2025

Very boring lectures and he is not open to questions. Phones are an absolute no and if you try and answer his questions right he almost gets upset. Just don't try raising your hand and asking questions in his classes. He runs through the problem and skips steps so students can easily get lost, and he won't go back to explain it.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
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