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Reviews (132)
He is terrible. DO NOT TAKE Dr. Bob
Derogatory in his treatment of students.
Do not take this man
THE WORST...IMPOSSIBLE had to swtich out
VERY difficult, but did learn calculus. HATED Maple!!
the worst professor ever. the meanest. Avoid at all costs
Amazing instructor. He expects students to learn when most students just want to "know what is going to be on the test." He can't help it if his students don't want to work hard. Welcome to college.
his class is easy if you go over the notes he posts online
Subject matter is somewhat complex, but he is willing to spend time with students outside of class.
He is very, VERY, VVVEERRRYYYY boring.
God help your soul
He seems to be nice at first but you will not undertand what he says in class. He will make time to help you but can be condecending in doing so. He teaches extra stuff you do not need to know and uses MAPLE religiously, which just flat out sucks. Attendance is mandatory but you will basically teach yourself.His take home test is absurd. Bad News
He is a good guy, he tries hard to teach his students. But he is not a good teacher. He has a degree in theoretical physics and expects his students to know everything from Algebra I. He is impatient and will not answer questions well. However, he posts sample tests online and gives easy MAPLE worksheet you can't fail for 20% of your grade.
He spends half the time going over the homework and then the rest of class with his back turned away writing things on the board expecting you to understand what he is saying. He keeps preaching about maple but when you try and use it he deducts points because you didn't show what happened even if you state the use of Maple (which he has you do)
Was the worst class I've ever experienced
He's a good person that is simply too smart for Calc II. He makes class very difficult, he does not explain anything, rather he just talks to the board and expects you to understand it the second it comes off his lips. I would have failed his class had I not learned most of the material already in AP Calc.
Dr. Bob... not a very good professor. WAY too intelligent to be a teacher. Expects people's brains to work like his. Just overall a bad experience. Definitely needed AP Calc background in order to be successful in this class.
He is the worst teacher I have ever take. He is a tough grader. I once got the answer for all 3 questions that were on the quiz right and I still got a 5 out of 10. He is condescending and mean. He is dirrspectful, arrogant, and sarcastic. He is very smart and is teaching a class that is to rudimentary for him. He makes it complicated.
I had Dr Bob for Calc II. I would definitely try to avoid him if there is any other class available. If you do get stuck with him, meet with him outside of class. Outside of class he is very nice and helpful, otherwise he is very condescending. Unfortunately, his classes and review sessions rarely cover what's on the exam. Good Luck.
Dr. Bob is very very smart and his lectures are often hard to follow. But, if you read the textbook, do the homework, and follow along during lectures, the class is more manageable. He is very helpful outside of class and post all the test online so you can study. I would recommend him if you like math and are ready for a challenge.
I was scared coming into class because of past reviews, but I loved Dr Bob! He is very knowledgeable about calculus and is clearly passionate about math. His lectures are confusing, but his office hours are very helpful!! He grades fairly. Do the homework and really study the past tests and quizzes he posts and you'll pass. Seriously, he's great!!
Please avoid Dr. Bob at all costs. He is honestly too smart to be teaching a Calculus II course to college students. He uses MAPLE religiously, and expects you to learn how to use it for homework, quizzes, and tests. I honestly never paid attention in lectures because they weren't helpful. Good luck.
dr bob is a strange man. way too smart to be a professor. he should stick to doing black hole research for nasa... regardless he cannot teach whatsoever. I taught myself literally everything but it worked. I also went to his office hours on a weekly basis typically for no reason and he liked me for it. gave me points back on every quiz and exam !!
Dr. Bob is an incredibly caring professor and wants his students to succeed. He is always available for outside help and gives many practice problems that are similar to the tests. Unfortunately he's too smart for his own good, and blitzes through the lectures without explaining the material clearly.
Dr. Bob is a very smart guy, but class is so impossible you might want to stop while you can because if you don't, may the grace of God be with you.
Without a doubt his differential equations course was the hardest class I have ever taken. His lectures are 50 minutes of rambling over impossibly complex notes. The homework is fine enough as it just Pearson online homework. His tests have absolutely no relation to what you practice with homeworks. Save your GPA, do not take him.
Dr. Bob is a very smart guy who moves through the material very quickly and at times, it may be hard to read and understand. However, hes very nice and is willing to help almost anytime. Get ready to use Maple.
Bob is a very very smart guy, but it's unfortunate that he also expects his students to be on the same wavelength. He is caring, but he can also come off as a little passive-aggressive. His tests are super difficult and make up a large portion of your grade, but it is super useful to look over his previous tests/quizzes. Good luck regardless
As others have said, super nice guy but just too smart and is passive-aggressive when asking questions. Lectures are really difficult to follow, and he expects us to understand everything he says. Make sure to do the homework on pearson and I would suggest if having trouble doing it multiple times. Look at past tests for help and email him.
Dr. Bob is an incredibly nice guy, sadly he can't teach for his life. He speaks super fast and it's very hard to follow him. He doesn't walk through any problems, he just goes over completed ones. Works a lot with the program Maple. Although his poor teaching, he is very lenient with due times and will almost always give you an extension if needed.
Dr. Bob is without a doubt, and not exaggerating, the worst professor I have ever had. He makes a relatively simple class impossible with his complicated and hard to follow notes. His many quizzes/tests have hopelessly difficult applications on easy concepts. Getting less than 50% is common. He is also very condescending and insults many students.
Dr. Bob is the best professor I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. I would totally recommend him to anyone coming into a calculus class. I have heard in the past he was a hard professor but after Covid, he has become really chill. He has enlightened the way I approach calculus. I could not recommend him enough as a professor.
This is possibly the best calculus class I have ever taken. I have heard in the past he was a hard professor but that is all slander. He is chill, doesn't give out much work, and is very helpful. He uses maple a lot but he makes it easy to understand and use as a tool. I look forward to possibly taking him again next semester. :)
Dr Bob is a legend among men, he makes the best kahoots, and I adore his bubbly personality. He is always available for deep talks and enjoys discussing the meaning of life.
Professor Bob is a real gem. At the beginning I was really struggling but when I came in to see him he was able to give me extra credit. As a result I was able to boost my grade from a B to a B+. Older students say he was a hard teacher but for me he was really easy.
Before I met Dr. Bob, I had a heavy disinterest in calculus. After taking Dr. Bob's class I learned to find joy in calculus. I am thinking about getting some form of math minor because of him. I had a rough start which is why I ended with a B- but originally I was failing. Without his caring extra credit, I would have failed. Extra credit is great
Dr. Bob is a solid choice for a professor. Pretty much if you show up, you will pass. He is the most laid-back professor I have ever had in my life. He helps students through the problems and doesn't let us struggle alone. I would totally recommend to anyone who wants to learn calculus.
Dr. Bob really incorporates teamwork. He has us get into groups and compete against each other in kahoot. I was afraid of taking his class at first but in the end, I received an A- on my final exam. You definitely have to show up but as long as you stay focused your good.
Dr. Bob uses maple a lot. I like it because I am really good at using maple. However, if you are not familiar with maple don't worry because he helps students use the tool who haven't used it before.
Great professor, would totally take it again. He changed my life, I think he is possibly the best professor out there.
Dr. Bob is a great man. He helps students outside of class which is really helpful for a class like calculus. I am lucky to have taken his class and I envy those who take his class in the future.
Dr. Bob is great because he is a big nerd. He is really smart. For example, on time he saw my Mewtwo pokemon card and he and I went off at the beginning of class for maybe 5-10 minutes about the evolution of pokemon throughout the years. Love this man.
Dr. Bob is the best professor because he is really smart. He is really too smart to be a professor. I would expect this man to be working for NASA. I am blessed to have had him as a professor.
Professor has kinda complicated notes but he explains them well if you approach him about it. To get a good grade you really got to communicate with him. If you just sit in the back and don't pay attention it probably isn't the easiest class. But if you put the slightest amount of effort you will do well.
Dr. Bob is a real gentleman. He is respectful of all of his students. He is caring and thoughtful. He even speaks to the maple help services with kindness and respect.
Show up to class and you will pass. He is funny, if you have a problem with maple he will contact support for you. He is the best.
For people who don't like to use a textbook do not fret. He does not use one at all, everything comes from notes so don't worry about getting tricked with something from an obscure place in a textbook.
At the beginning of every class, he cracks jokes. They aren't that funny, to be honest but they do get some chuckles. I like how he attempts to bring the class together. He is truly one of the best professors I have ever taken. He changed my view on calculus.
Dr. Bob is a great man. His lectures are somewhat unhelpful in terms of material but as a person, he is very entertaining which makes class interesting. His pre-recorded lectures (due to pandemic) are always very helpful and clear. Homework is straightforward. Grades fairly with lots of partial credit. Allows a cheat sheet for all 4 exams.
Best calc professor I've had in a while. He explains calc very well. The homework can be a lot but it's just a matter of managing your time well. For my class, he gave us 2 extra quizzes and also for some tests he would give us extra points. The only thing that I wish he did was to go over the in-class worksheets.
He's great at explaining and has incredible knowledge fantastic feedback on tests and assignments. Generally speaking, he cares about you. The assignments are tougher than the tests. I enjoyed his class and would definitely have him again.
Dr. Bob is, without a doubt, one of the most inspiring men on the planet. Inside of class, he provides some of the most engaging content. It completely changed my view on calculus, in fact, Ive decided to change my major to mathematics in order to be just a little bit more like him. When the time comes to get married, I want him to be my best man.
He's the best professor I have ever taken. He is hilarious, makes actually funny jokes. He makes everything easy, let's you take worksheets home and work in groups. He is one of the few professors who you would miss after the semester ends.
Dr. Bob is a great professor. He makes the class comfortable, he gives people nicknames and he allows us to call him Bob if we want. He is the best professor I have ever taken. He has got a great sense of humor and I respect the man so much.
An awesome professor is there to help and explain things clearly. Grades exams are tough but if you do good in all the homework, assignments, quizzes, and worksheets. You should at least pass for sure. Definitely shouldn't miss class.
Extremely helpful teacher, great lecturer, great examples, everything you want in a math teacher. Highly recommended. I just wish he gave out more homework because I got a bad grade on one of my first exams and even though he gave me extra credit it wasn't enough for a comeback.
Dr. Bob's lectures are straightforward and it is clear that he knows his stuff. Overall, the class was not too difficult and I would take him again. I give him a 5/5
I really loved Dr. Bob. He's such a sweet guy and you can really tell that he loves what he does. I would say that this class is most certainly an easy A.
I love Dr. Bob's teaching style because it is simple and simple things are easy to digest. Albert Einstein once said, "If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, you don't understand it yourself. Dr. Bob practically lives by that in his day-to-day teachings that make math easy to learn.
Funniest professor I've ever had. He often goes off on tangents about some proofs that you don't need to know but the exams are fair and don't cover the proofs. If you are looking to actually learn calculus, this is certainly the right professor to come to.
Dr. Bob brings a lot of energy to the class. Nobody is more excited to use maple than he is. If you do not know how to use maple do not fret, neither did I. He taught me everything there is to know about maple and I will carry those lessons into futher mathematics classes. Thank you Dr. Bob
Dr. Bob is overrated, I can see why a lot of students like him but he doesn't fit some of my skillsets. I know not all students learn the same way which might be part to take in this but I am used to doing calculus the old fashion way (on paper) and he does too much of the technology stuff (maple).
If you are going to take Dr. Bob, you are lucky. You basically don't have to do any work, you don't even have to buy the textbook, and most of your homework is online and you can use maple to solve your problems without using paper.
Dr. Bob is overrated, I can see why a lot of students like him but he doesn't fit some of my skillsets. I know not all students learn the same way which might be part to take in this but I am used to doing calculus the old fashion way (on paper) and he does too much of the technology stuff (maple). But to each's own.
Dr. Bob cares about students, he gives us good feedback and is accessible outside of class. He also cares about how students are doing in their social lives. I am lucky to have had Dr. Bob.
Dr. Robert is one of the best teachers here at Villanova, and I surely hope everyone will have the ability to take him at one point in his career.
I love Dr. Bob, he is the greatest professor I have ever had. I wish he told us in advance that we didn't need to buy that textbook and that we wouldn't be using it in class. For incoming students: do not buy the textbook it is a waste of money. Besides that he is great!
I have had some great professors in my day but none of them have ever beat Dr. Bob. If you are able to take him as a math professor 'DO IT'! He explains calculus on another level. This professor is an easy A which is also good. So not only do you get a strong foundation in calculus but you have the chance to get a good grade too! EZ ��
Dr. Bob is a great professor! He explains Calculus so well and moves at a good pace. He gives extra credit on assignments and is willing to hear feedback about how the class is being taught if you talk to him individually. He'll also add in some humor every once in a while. Overall, a really nice experience in a Calculus II class.
Dr. Bob is the greatest Calc professor at nova! He explains Calculus so well and moves at a good pace. He gives extra credit on assignments and is willing to hear feedback about how the class is being taught if you talk to him individually. He'll also add in some humor every once in a while. Overall, a really nice experience in a Calculus II class.
Listen, for all those looking for an easy class. All you gotta do is show up with your computer, download maple, and smile. That is it! Do that and you will pass, you don't even gotta put money down for a textbook.
MAPLE MAPLE MAPLE! Get ready to use some maple. His entire class is basically maple. You will learn more about maple than you will learn about math. Besides that, great teacher. 100% recommend :)
Dr bob could be the very worst professor at Villanova, while taking calc 3 online last year he read off his prewritten notes in only a half an hour leaving no time for questions. He was condescending and unhelpful, could not teach a fish to swim if he had to!
Dr. Bob is the worst professor at Villanova without exaggeration. He overcomplicated his lectures and goes super fast to where there's no point in paying attention. His take-home quizzes are so hard to decipher and will take at least a few hours out of your weekend. Do not take his class.
Dr. Bob is the worst professor ever. Ignore the good reviews they are all a prank. This professor's score is actually 1.9/5 but the prank brought it up to a 3.6. Avoid this class at all costs.
He is the toughest grader and he has the toughest material without teaching us it. He takes relatively simple concepts and makes them impossible to understand
Worst professor ever. How could someone be so bad at teaching. I’ve been thought better by fellow students then him
Do not take his class ever. He is the worst professor at Villanova. I can’t stand him, he doesn’t even call us by name. He assigns us numbers instead
I came here to give Dr. Bob an honest rating of a 1/5 then I saw an option to put accessible out of class and I laughed. Dude is 100% not accessible out of class
I'd rather link the back of a toilet than take this professor again. He is literally the work professor I have ever taken. He has really made me reevaluate this entire 'education' thing.
Not only does Dr. Bob fail the hot chili pepper rating but he is simply a bad professor. Since he fails in both chili peppers and education he is automatically a 0. Unfortunately, I can not rate him a 0 so here by I give him a 1.
I have already taken this class before and received an A and this class was still impossible to get a good grade in. He took a concept I already knew and made me not know it. How could a professor do that?
Did you know that there are over 1400 species of grass or that 26% of the Earth is made up of grass? I learned that in a 1 minute google search. That 1-minute google search taught me more than an entire semester of Dr. Bob's class taught me.
Nothing really to say here. Scroll on. Simply had to review a bad professor.
Below someone said that Dr. Bob could not teach a fish to swim. That is an understatement.
To anyone thinking about taking Dr. Bob's class, I just want you to know: DR BOB IS A BOZO! Plain and simple
Bro I got scammed or something when I signed up for this class. Bro has gotta be at least a 1/5. I'm not even sure if this score is actually set to the right person or if it is a glitch.
He just doesn't teach. He just wastes my time and gives me bad grades. I am a hard worker and I still can't get a good grade in his class. I'm done bro, thinking about transferring.
Do not take this professor. If you take this professor you will fail. Drop while you can, this is not a request this is a command!
Dr. Bob is officially the worst professor at this school. He has more 1/5 on rate my professor than anyone else. All the 5/5 were made up to make fun of how bad he is of a professor. Do not take Dr. Bob
Came here to give Dr. Bob a bad rate my professor score that is it. He deserves one and we all know why. Nothing else to really say about that.
Do not take this professor. You have been warned, many have come before you think they could take on the challenge and failed. Do not be that guy, there is nothing to gain from taking his class. You won't learn anything and you will spend your entire time teaching yourself and then trying to figure out what could possibly be on the exam
Please no more, I can't take this professor any longer!
NO! I WOULD NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR AGAIN!
I don't think this guy could teach my fish to swim. I swear
Bro is a tough grader and frequently gives difficult assignments. Do not take him. Your dreams and aspirations will be crushed. I beg of you, divert from taking this class while you can.
DON'T DO IT! DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS! YOU WILL REGRET IT! LEAVE WHILE YOU STILL CAN! YOU STILL HAVE TIME! DROP BEFORE THE DEADLINE!
Do not take this professor, all I have to say --> Good Day Gents
Awful, no other way to put it
Good guy
Dropped his class after 2 days, impossible to following during lectures, MATLAB will be your enemy, weekly take home quizzes, and he is not a clear cut explainer and often rambles while facing the board the whole time.
No bueno
Dr. Bob talks to the board at lightening speed the entire lecture, so you will get absolutely nothing. Quizes are take home and he gives old exams and quizzes to study. Exams are open laptop. Easy A but he sucks at teaching so you need to read the book sometimes for homeowrks.
I highly recommend Robert for all but teaching. His course is like a pasta dish without the sauce. It has no taste.
Pretty cool. Dr. Bob has a bit of an issue explaining material in layman's terms, but he puts a lot of effort into trying to understand the fundamentals of diff eq. A lot of homework, although they don't have a due date (don't put it off). Tests aren't terrible. Great guy if you want to really learn the material well, but def not an easy A.
Dr. Bob is absolutely HORRIBLE. He talks to the board the entire class and messes up his own work constantly. He over complicates every topic and gives rude responses to student questions. I would never take Bob again if my life depended on it. I would avoid Bob and drop/switch classes ASAP!!!
A nice human being, a horrible teacher. His lectures are impossible to follow, and his notes are hard to decipher. He has a problem dumbing down content and speaking in layman's terms. He overcomplicates problems and is obsessed with creating an application for everything.. He is accessible outside of class, emails back quickly if you need help.
Dr bob is the worst teacher I've ever had, and I guarantee if you take his class, he will also be your worst professor you've ever had. Constantly confuses himself because he tries to "teach" at lightning speed. His "teaching" style is just looking at the board and doing examples. I didn't think there were teachers as bad as him. Do better Nova.
Hands down best professor Ive ever had. Lectures go at a slow enough pace for you to understand and tests are open note. Easiest A I've gotten!
The bestest teacher
Do not take this professor. Worse Calculus teacher
Sent me weird emails critiquing my writing... While misspelling my first name... He clearly has never formatted an email in his life and does not seem to know any basic etiquette when communicating with students.
Instead of writing a bad review, here is what you should do if you are stuck with this madman. Do not pay attention in class, instead get a head start on the homework on the web assign and use the text book, the "practice another", and "watch it", to your benefit. Read the textbook and perhaps some videos to build the concepts in your brain.
DO NOT PANIC. Don't trust the 5-stars, here is what you need to do. Go to the archive he makes available, some of the quizzes are exactly the same as previous ones he released with answers. Do not pay attention to the lectures, they're useless. Do the homework, check the archive and take the tests seriously! A is possible!
Dr. Bob is a tough teacher, but he loves math and really wants to help students- he is very accessible in office hours and will help you math/Maple Also he rewards improvement on tests by dropping early bad scores How to succeed in his course: Read his lecture notes Get very familiar with Maple Check your work on exams Ask for help esp. after exams
Disorganized, talks into the board and lectures are hard to follow. Succeeding in the class is doable but it will be much easier with a better prof. If you're good at math you'll be fine it will just take some extra work. If math is one of your weaker subjects drop now and get a better prof.
IF YOU STILL HAVE THE CHANCE. RUN. DONT EVEN DROP. JUST RUN. HE CANNOT TEACH, HE CANNOT SPEAK CLEARLY, AND HE CANNOT HELP ANYONE. IF HE TAUGHT ME HOW TO READ, I WOULD PROBABLY BE ILLITERATE. RUN FOR THE HILLS AND AVOID AT ALL COSTS. WHO LET THIS MAN TEACH.
Great guy, however, does not know how to teach. Looks at the board and he just starts to yap inaudibly. If you take his class, talk with him about food and politics. Also, class is pretty useless, you're better off skipping class and enjoying the beauty of nature.
The GOAT. Undoubtedly
The class was very challenging, in terms of material, but dr. bob made the class fun and funny. Definitely the GOAT.
dr bob is the king of calling both maple and pearson support to advocate for his students and make sure that any of the issues they experience get resolved. there has never been a problem dr bob could not solve. he is one of the kindest professors i have had and is available at any time night or day to help you
One of the nicest guys at Villanova. Incredibly smart and caring towards students. Very hard course material, but Dr. Bob truly enjoys it and wants his students to succeed. Enjoy retirement Dr. Bob!
If Dr. Bob taught Ancients, I would take his Ancients. If Dr. Bob taught History of Silverware in Paris, I would take his History of Silverware in Paris. Yes, the math is important to THIS course but the magic at the core of this course is found in the man, the myth, the legend: bob. Anyone could teach this course, but few could do it like bob
Dr. Bob is a maple-guru. He presents real world examples that are sometimes confusing and don't feel relevant. He changed my life #thankyoudrbob
If Dr. Bob were a superhero, he would be Maple-man. Whether his power would be advanced mathematics or have something to do with syrup, nobody knows. What I do know is that bob is a great guy who loves math and teaching. It's a shame he is retiring, but he deserves it.
Dr. Bob gives awe-inspiring lectures and is incredibly personable with all of his students. I am sad no other class will be able to participate in the dr bob experience but I am honored knowing I got to spend a semester in his presence. The content was tough but I wouldn't trade it for the world
there once was a man named bob working at villanova was his job he taught diff eq cared about his students too and now that he's gone i will sob
The previous review was meant to be a limerick but the lines didn't enter separately. calling rate my professor support to have this resolved as we speak: there once was a man named bob // working at villanova was his job // he taught diff eq // cared about his students too // and now that he's gone i will sob
Honestly Dr. Bob is a great guy. He cares so much for every student he has and is the best teacher at this school! What makes a good teacher is the effect they have on their students, and Dr. Bob made a good impression on us all. Retire well Bobby
Professor Jantzen's class can be a mixed bag. Some find his lectures hard to follow, while others enjoy his slower pace and open-note tests. Engage with the material, use study tools like unstuck study, and you may just land an easy A.
Very kind, but very harsh and doesn't use the textbooks assigned and gives pop quizzes DURING tests. Very confused😅
READ THIS AS HE IS NO LONGER TEACHING AT VILLANOVA. Dr. Bob only used maple for when I had him. Lectures were very very boring, you had to try your hardest or you simply weren't getting a good grade. He was a great guy despite all of them. Even if his teaching style was bad, he was down to earth. Very humble and calm person, never raised his tone.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
77%
Textbook Required
2%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
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MAT2705
4.3
(51)MAT2700
4.0
(1)MAT1051
3.0
(2)MAT1505
3.0
(32)DEQLA101
2.5
(2)Difficulty by Course
MAT1500
5.0
MATHANAL
5.0
CALCIII
5.0
DIFEQ000
5.0
CALCULUS
4.8