1.7

Russell Campbell

Mathematics - University of Northern Iowa

1.7
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
25%
Would Retake
148
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1.7
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
1.7
Helpful
1.6
Clarity

25%

Would Retake

148

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What Students Say

Words cannot describe how horrible he is as a professor

INTROSTATS - 2.0 rating

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH CAMPBELL HE IS LITERALLY THE WORST TEACHER IN THE ENTIRE WORLD

MATH1100 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

43%

Textbook Required

87%

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B: 5
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B+: 3
A: 2
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Reviews (148)
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MTH023
Jan 30, 2003

No Comments

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800060
Feb 3, 2003

He was so confusing!

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CALC2
Mar 26, 2003

Very confusing, very unhelpful... He puts you down, makes you feel like a complete idiot. He says things like.... well, you've been using long division to divide polynomials since the third grade... Yeah....right.

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STATS
Oct 28, 2003

Poor at teaching

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MATH
Oct 30, 2003

Is very confusing and does not know how to teach effectivly. Speaks latin half the time.

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800023
Nov 4, 2003

Tutors with masters degrees are lost with what he's doing. Makes things extreamly difficult. Covers material not even in the book. DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT take him!

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MATH
Nov 15, 2003

Very unclear and inconsistant

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INTROSTAT
Nov 18, 2003

His class was difficult but he made practice tests available that were basically the tests with different numbers was very willing to help with questions

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MATH
Nov 21, 2003

There's nothing good about this class. He's very odd and expects us to know things like pareto optimal that the people in the math lab with math majors never heard of. Also, someone got a 4 on a test which is a good indication he has no clue how to teach.

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800023
Dec 2, 2003

doesn't explain very well

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MATH
Dec 3, 2003

No Comments

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INTROSTAT
Dec 5, 2003

Kind of a crazy guy. Class isn't very hard just kind of unclear sometimes in lectures. 3 tests and a comprehensive final with 12 quizzes along the way, but he only counts best 7 of them.

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INTROSTAT
Dec 6, 2003

Hard class, very unclear.

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MATH
Dec 10, 2003

He is a very bad professor, very unclear. Never know what he is talking about. Do Not take him as a professor

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CALCULUS
Dec 11, 2003

I'm sure he knows what he's talking about, but he doesn't do a very good job of explaining it to us. A bit odd. The review tests were helpful, but a very confusing class.

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COMPLEX
Feb 24, 2004

Very amusing lectures. I enjoy the way he talks. A bit confusing at first, but once you figure out his teaching style, he's quite helpful, and his lectures are very informative. Funny guy.

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STATMETH
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Feb 24, 2004

If you love math teachers in tight 1970's pants and shirts then this is the teacher for you. It is sometime hard to understand what he is talking about, b/c of his voice. A very interesting character, he should be in Dazed and Confused not at UNI.

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MATH
Grade: B
Feb 25, 2004

His lectures are boring and hard to understand. Then he gives a quiz on what he thinks he taught that day and the next class he will criticize the class for doing so poorly. The pretest is the only good thing about the class (same prob. different #'s.

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MATH
Mar 16, 2004

No Comments

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CALC2
Apr 11, 2004

He purposely makes his students feel like idiots. Hard quizzes, hard tests. Very unhelpful. He makes me want to repeatedly jab my eye out with a sharp object. Avoid at all costs!

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MATHDECIS
Apr 20, 2004

The guy is weird, but he is kind of amuzing. Kind of hard to understand sometimes, and sometimes unclear with problems. No homework ever-inclass quizes everyday and are way easy.

5.0
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MATH
Apr 21, 2004

Best teacher ever

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INTROSTAT
Apr 27, 2004

You will laugh at him, and then you will get upset at him. Left class confused every day. Passed, but dont know how. Learned absolutely nothing about stats, was amazed when I took Bus stats at how much he DIDNT teach me about the same material.

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MDM
May 2, 2004

This guy is way too smart for a such a simple class. He can't explain things simply and he doesn't know how to answer questions. His tests suck if you don't get what is going on in class. He was one of the worst math teachers I have ever had! Take Duncan!

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MATHDECIS
May 4, 2004

I thought he was a good teacher, he's very knowledgable with what he teaches about, and will answer any questions you have. He is a little odd, but once you get used to it, it's pretty entertaining. The tests are EASY and the quizzes each day are easy pts

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MATHDM
Aug 24, 2004

I wanted to like him, but he's just too over my head. WAAAY too smart to be teaching---he can't relate to anyone not on his level. Stay away from this guy unless you are a genius yourself.

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MATHDM
Sep 1, 2004

He will not help you with anything. I even saw him make a girl cry because he didn't understand why she didn't understand. Stay away from him, he should not be teaching!

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MATH
Sep 20, 2004

He is way to smart...the class itself is easy if you teach yourself outta the book...his test's are really easy and he tries to help you with study guides but thats about all

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MATHDM
Oct 24, 2004

Expects to much. Go somewhere else.

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MATHDM
Nov 10, 2004

you do not want him. cant explain anything...im sure he's smart,but he makes way too many misktakes! overall, just very confusing! Tests are hard!

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MATHDECMAKIN
Nov 17, 2004

H is a horrible speaker, often gets confused and goes off on weird tangents. survivable class, but not the guy to go to.

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MATH
Nov 20, 2004

Does not explain things well. But has clever Halloween costumes.

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MATH
Nov 29, 2004

He is a very smart teacher, he just can't communicate very well with the students. Skipping class is also a very bad idea, there are quizzes everyday and they add up.

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MATH
Nov 29, 2004

I thought he did a great job of giving several times to ask questions. He also explained things many times if he needed to.

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MATHINDM
Nov 30, 2004

Worst teacher for math I've ever had. He has the stupidest sayings he repeats all the time as well as draws chalk on himself or sits on the chalkboard all the time, it gets all over his pants! He doesn't even get the right answers sometimes for the subject. He made up his own chapter too! Test suck!

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MDM
Nov 30, 2004

Confusing- I don't know what is going on EVER, really shouldn't be teaching this class, maybe he just shouldn't be teaching at all

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MATHDECMAKIN
Dec 1, 2004

He teaches information very well, you leave class knowing the days lecture... its just that he messes up from time to time, really no biggie though... tests sucks cuz there are very few questions so if u miss a couple it hurts... simple quizzes everyday 2 the end so don't miss, the points add up...

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LINEARALGEBRA
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2004

He would introduce something one day, and finish explaining it the next. Let's it sit in. If you do your homework before the quiz the quizzes are easy points. Tests are difficult and don't follow the pattern that homework and quizzes do (make it seem like they tests would be easy).

2.0
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MATHDECMAKNG
Dec 3, 2004

He doesn't explain the material very well. I went to him for help b/c I wasn't doing well on the tests and he didn't do a single thing to help me or offer any ways to boost my grade. Would not recommend. He also repeats the same ? everyday "Any problems, questions, matters arising of any nature?"

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MATHANDDM
Dec 14, 2004

Class was easy. I never used my book once. Study the tests from the year before. Almost the exact same. I got an 87% without trying. The quizes are also easy. Boring Class, but very easy.

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MATHDES
Apr 12, 2005

he tries to make jokes. He's really hard to follow. the math could pry be pretty easy if i knew what he was talking about. He comes up w/ really retarded examples & says the EXACT same thing every day. "Let's have a little quiz to keep us honest."

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MATHEMATICS
Apr 13, 2005

He is very unclear about his answers and can not explain the information in an understandable way.

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STATS
May 3, 2005

Gave quizzes every friday, tests were worth 100 pts multiple choice-25 questions each question worth 5, if you miss one thats -5 pts tests are harder but not impossible. I studied the practice exams-i think i'll leave with a c- I didn't try hard, barely went to class, hemesses upallthetime notclear

5.0
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STATISTICALMAT
May 12, 2005

professor campbell was a nice guy. The material was hard for me. I fought tooth and nail to get a B+. the quizzes are like extra credit for free. without them I'd have gotten a C+ max. Go to class everyday. enjoy the stories and study the math. that's why your there. the prof will help if asked.

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INTROTOMATE
Jul 17, 2005

This man should have stopped teaching years ago, you can't understand a word he says.

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MATH
Jul 25, 2005

I had him as a professor back in 1994. I can't believe this guy is still teaching. Class was a joke. It should have been called self study. He seemed more interested in telling his lame stories than teaching the class.

4.0
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STATICALMETHOD
Grade: B
Aug 21, 2005

He is soooo funny. He has practice quizes online if you do them the night beofre the test your will do fine. Quizes every Friday only records top 10 best scores, I thought he was hilarious.

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MATHDECMAKING
Aug 26, 2005

Man i hated this class. he was not a good instructor and he told lots of stories that did not pertain to class material. i didn't learn anything from him except how to teach myself everything about the class on my own time. that's what you have to do if you want to pass. it was a joke and i would say to AVOID THIS CLASS!

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MATHINDEC
Aug 31, 2005

Like everyone said, he is hard to understand. His stories do not really help you learn. Math can be confusing enough and he didn't really help the situation. Get help/study a lot outside of class and you'll be fine.

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MATH
Oct 3, 2005

All I can say is.....AVOID!!!AVOID!!!AVOID!!! HE IS GOD AWEFUL!!!!

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MATHDECISION
Oct 23, 2005

Wow, what a not fun professor. There wasn't anything blatantly bad about him or his teaching style, it was just his mannerisms that got to me. I found him incredibly annoying after just a couple weeks of class.

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CALCII
Nov 11, 2005

Terrible, terrible, terrible..... teacher. Take this teacher if you enjoy minimal clarity and teaching ability. The only reason everyone doesn't fail his class is that he curved the tests enough that even if you weren't learning much you'd still pass

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METHDSDECMAK
Nov 16, 2005

Worst professor I have ever had. He knows what he is doing(sometimes), but lacks the skills of teaching it to his students! He makes the material difficult. Better off teaching it to yourself.

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DECISIONMAKING
Grade: B
Nov 20, 2005

he is terrible..i would not suggest this professor to my worst enemy..trust everyone when they say this guy is bad and should not be allowed to teach

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MATHDECISION
Dec 11, 2005

No Comments

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MATHDECMAK
Dec 16, 2005

He's a horrible professor! If you can avoid him, please do! He makes something that should be totally easy really hard! His outfits are distracting, his handwriting is unbelievable messy...I don't know why this guy was made a professor!

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MATHEMATICS
Mar 9, 2006

awful teacher if he is the only teacher you can get into take it a different semester!! It was so hard and it is supposed to be an easy class i wish someone had told me not to take him. It was so frustrating and hard!

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DECISONMAKING
Mar 14, 2006

Just...no. He doesn't make sense and disregards his students when they ask for help.

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MATHDECMAK
Mar 28, 2006

Horrible. Avoid this man at ALL costs. He can't explain anything correctly, and when asked to help, he just directs you to either look in the book or talk to the graduate students.

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MATHFORDEC
Apr 2, 2006

AWFUL! He is very unorganized and extremely unhelpful. He does not explain things well at all! I have retake this class because of this man!

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MDM
Oct 24, 2006

He is witty and you can tell he loves Math. I did not understand it for the life of me. Then again, I have trouble dividing. If you watch a Beautiful Mind, you'll get the picture. I think he is so intelligent with Math that it's almost impossible to put it in lamen terms for us. Not for the Faint of heart but you can do it if you have the guts.

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MATH072
Nov 7, 2006

this professor can't explain things at all. you ask a question and he says what he already stated; he can't explain things differently for different people.

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MDM
Nov 8, 2006

Horrible. Don't take him...enough said. He doesn't explain things at all, and he is not helpful. He gets off subject, and his writing is terrible! There is a quiz almost every day, but they are pretty easy, and you never have to turn in homework. Unless you want to do practice problems, don't buy the book. One whole section isn't even in the text.

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STATS072
Nov 20, 2006

Do NOT take a class with Campbell! He has to be the worst professor I have ever seen. About half of his lectures are filled with irrelevant crap about pianos and the Greeks. His tests are hard because he doesn't teach you half of the material that is on them. Take my word for it, this guy is going to screw up your GPA. I got a B- & I'm an A student

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MATH680
Nov 27, 2006

the man has clothing style..miles and miles of clothing style....so many miles it's WASTING....but the man sucks...miles and miles of sucking...yikes..

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STATS980
Nov 27, 2006

he is a horrible teacher!!!! i regret taking his class!!! he doesn't explain the information, rambles on about nothing important and has HORRIBLE hand writing. although his does have quite the wardrobe. never uses the book, WASTE of money! gives quizes every friday. the tests are kind of hard just because he doesn't explain the information.

3.0
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MATHDEC
Nov 29, 2006

He is very tangent and can apply math to just about anything, at times he can be very comical......but you have to have some knowledge in math to pass. The class is hard at first, but when you get accustomed to how he does his lectures it gets much easier!

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MATHDEC
Dec 12, 2006

He's been teaching for so long he doesn't teach anymore he just repeats. He doesn't like questions and doesn't even realize he has a class of confused students sitting infront of him. I suggest not even listening to him and just reading the book. Do the homework assignments, thats the only way you'll understand what hes trying to throw at you.

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MATHDEC
Feb 20, 2007

Ancient professor with ancient ways of teaching. Does not explain concepts, very confusing! Rambles, can't read any of his handwriting on the board, hates when students ask questions and makes you feel stupid if you do ask questions. Very RUDE professor! I would not recommend taking this professor for ANY course!

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LINER800
Mar 29, 2007

He is the worst teacher that I have ever had. He doesn't teach anything at all, he just rambles. The only way to do good is to teach the material to yourself by reading the book. There is no possible way to learn anything from him, you have to do it yourself. Avoid him if possible, I couldnt and had to teach myself linear albebra

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STATSECT
Nov 3, 2007

He's not very good. BUT, I find him quite humorous. His apparel, mannerisms, and voice inflections are very hilarious. Having a few laughs during the class is easily the best thing about the class.

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INTROSTAT
Nov 3, 2007

Very funny man, bad teacher.

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STAT072
Nov 8, 2007

I find him really hard to understand. He jumps around alot and he's extremely hard for me to follow. But I also suck at math, so take that as you will.

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MATH8023
Nov 26, 2007

Campbell was such a good professor.. I would def. take him again! He gives study guides for every test. You take pop quizzes everyday.. but don't worry they're easy and you can get help from others! You should def. take him for your math classes.. easy quizzes.. you can cheat or ask for help from others and you get a study guide before tests!

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STATSSECT
Nov 29, 2007

Worthless. Most boring voice I've ever heard. DO NOT TAKE AN EARLY MORNING CLASS- you will sleep every day. Wore the same outfit every day to class, not helpful when you ask questions, he assumes you know and should remember everything he said last time.

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MDMSEC2
Dec 5, 2007

He is so boring and goes so fast. Wants you to remember everything but doesn't explain it well. He will also make you feel stupid for asking questions. I didn't even open the textbook the whole semester.

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MATH141
Apr 10, 2008

Russell really sucks. He has issues big time. I had him for Mathematical Analysis.

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MATHMATH
Apr 10, 2008

Worst teacher I have ever hard! Never gotten below a B in any class and helped to give me a C. Did explain anything and learned about dancing instead of music. Doesnt speak clarily at all and has the worst hand writing.

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MATHDEC
Apr 24, 2008

Found it really easy to learn - no homework necessary - multiple choice 20 question tests. no need for book.

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MATHDECM
Oct 8, 2008

DO. NOT. TAKE. THIS. PROFESSOR. RUN AWAY AS FAST AS POSSIBLE.

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MATHDM
Nov 6, 2008

first off, that picture makes me feel sorry for the guy! and 2nd DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS! you do oragamie! might sound ok, but try taking a written exam over it!!! worst teacher ever! i got an A- in the class, so it's not impossible i guess, but lets just say i had some help...he's weird, and his ties are dumb...the end, don't take!

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MATH5
Nov 14, 2008

He is a very bad teacher, if you get in his class get out. You will not be in a good situation at all. I would never, ever have him be my teacher again. This is suppose to be an easy A, and I barely got a B- more my you know what off. I appologize if you get in it. ANd if you think you can do it, really, you cant get out.

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MDM100
Nov 16, 2008

He seems like a really nice guy outside of class. He makes little jokes and are kind of funny if you can understand him. The 2nd half of class I find myself drawing all over my notebook not paying attention at all. He's not a good teacher at all. I think everyone around me is getting a C or D in the class.

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STATS072
Nov 26, 2008

This class was horrible.

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INTSTAT
Dec 3, 2008

NOT GOOD! he knows his stuff he just cant teach you! he's hard to understand and you can never read his handwriting i dont think hes good with students. if there is someone else you can take take them.

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MATH02
Dec 16, 2008

Could not read writing, Mumbles, Doesn't prepare you for test, bought a book and tried to do homework but useless

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MDM101
Dec 18, 2008

i was in his math and decision making class, just sayin, do whatever you can to not take this class, any teacher would be better than him, i've went in to get help before and he's actually pretty helpful but i wouldn't recommend taking this class with him.

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MATH101
Dec 23, 2008

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!! He was so hard to understand, I couldn't read a thing he wrote or said. He didn't know how to teach a thing. I went to every class and genuinely tried to learn the material but he was impossible. I wouldn't recommend to anyone.

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MDEC023
Jan 3, 2009

I hope you already know your stuff! Lectures are okay, but no outside assistance. He can be pretty vague when he's explaining things, but he's a really nice guy. There is a quiz every day that's worth three points; don't miss them! Three tests and final that can be tough if you don't study. Do the practice homework and tests and you'll be okay.

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MADM102
Apr 25, 2009

avoid. like. the. plague.

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MATHACCT
May 29, 2009

Terrible Teacher, So hard to understand and only explained things once. Made you feel stupid if you asked questions. Dont take any of his classes.

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MATH076
Aug 25, 2009

Very confusing and he makes VERY bad and slightly insulting jokes. Avoid if at all possible!

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MATH7
Oct 13, 2009

This class sucks so hard. All he says is gibberish as he moves from one idea to something else that has nothing to do with what we're talking about. When you try to ask him for help he tells you everything even his whole life story without telling you how to do it. He's funny and nice but other than i want to gouge my eyes out when i do to class.

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MATHDECI
Oct 13, 2009

Awful professor. Hard to follow, doesn't explain things at all. Would not recommend clsses with him.

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INTROSTAT
Oct 16, 2009

Not sure where to start. To say he is unusual cat is an understatement. Not the best teacher, but you can still do well if you pay attention in class. Not as hard as most make him out to be. My fav. remark, "remember that the way to a woman's heart is fresh fish".(after telling us the story of how his parents met)

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MATHINDM
Nov 19, 2009

Please for your sanity do not take this class...does not explain anything.

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STATS101
Nov 19, 2009

Probably the worst professor I've had so far at UNI. He never explained anything, and he just assumed that we knew what all the formulas he wrote on the board meant. Tests and quizzes were impossible. Has no idea how to teach a class.

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MDM03
Dec 8, 2009

WORST TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD! Doesn't explain anything and hard to understand. I would recommend not taking any class with him!

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MDMMATH
Dec 8, 2009

He is really hard to follow alot of the time with the way he explains things. His handwriting is close to illegible and it gets frustrating in class when you ask questions and they don't get answered.

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STATS072
Dec 15, 2009

Worst teacher I have ever had. I used to be pretty good at math and now i hate it. He doesn't teach. do NOT take him as a teacher.

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STAT072
Dec 20, 2009

Avoid at all cost!

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STATS101
Dec 24, 2009

common phrases to be heard in the class: "any comments, questions, concerns or matters arising of any nature?" "in the like" "yetch!?"

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MDM023
Jan 4, 2010

Mr. Campbell is not as bad as many students say he is. If you put in the effort to either go to a math tutor or approach him when you have a question, you will do fine. I myself appreciated his humor, though subtle and outdated. --cjm

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MATHDM
Jun 25, 2010

I'm not sure how this guy is still teaching at UNI. The best advice I can give you is to drop this class before the cutoff date. One "W" on your transcript looks better than a D or F. I took Stats the next semester with someone else and got an A. Drop it like it's hot!

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INTROSTAT
Nov 30, 2010

Horrible teacher, never ever take him! His lectures are so boring! We had 10 quizzes and 4 tests including the final. The material is easy, but he can not explain it at all! Tests are average, easy to get a B on them. Side note, he wears the same shirt, pants, tie, and shoes every day. Worst teacher I have ever had!

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INTROSTAT
Dec 1, 2010

The material in class is very easy. Not many like Campbell but honestly I thought he was a bro. Sometimes he doesnt explain concepts well but he gives practice tests that are basically the same exact thing as the real tests. I learned to like him over time

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INTROSTAT
Dec 9, 2010

A very nice, quirky, and eccentric professor. That being said, a very bad teacher, I have got a B on the class and I can truly say that I do not understand anything, I have learnt more out of my own reviewing than going to class. If taking intro to stats avoid him at all costs. Tests are super easy, but he can't seem to teach what he should.

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STATS01
Dec 11, 2010

He doesn't know how to explain things and when he does you don't understand what he's saying. He is monotonous and has a lisp kind of. GET OUT AND GET A DIFFERENT TEACHER.

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MTHDM01
Dec 28, 2010

The content was pretty easy, but this professor is very interesting. The whole semester we studied his theories on math and were tested on them (instead of the book). Really weird. He is a nice guy and a genius, but those qualities do not translate into his teaching...beware.

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INTSTAT
Apr 12, 2011

I know most don't like him but I did. I thought he was funny in his own way and while the material is moderate in difficulty, it doesn't take much work outside of class to understand it.

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MATH1
Apr 15, 2011

He's really nice, and he is extremely intelligent. However, he is not a good teacher. It's really hard to understand what he does, and he makes some slip ups. If you want to breeze through Math and Decision Making, take another professor. If you are a math whiz and love messing with numbers, this is your guy. Weird, nice, and bad teacher.

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STAT1772
Nov 4, 2011

His handwriting is impossible to read. He is way too smart for his own good. He does give practice tests before exams, but they only get you so far. I literally taught myself the whole semester and barely slid by. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

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MATHASDF
Nov 27, 2011

Worst teacher i have ever had. and i mean EVER! don't ever take him, switch out. He talks lke mush mouth, you cant read his hand writing and doesn't even teach material from the book he makes up his own math and problems that dont make sense! NEVER TAKE HIM! the only good part of his class is when its over

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MTHIDK
Dec 1, 2011

I took Math and Decision Making with him. He is god awful. Doesn't explain anything well, and his handwriting is so bad that I actually think he is writing in a different language sometimes. This class was beyond hard. It's supposed to be easy. He SUCKS

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MATHDECI
Dec 3, 2011

Mr. Campbell is a horrible teacher. I understand math just fine, but he put no effort into helping us with what we were trying to learn. His teaching style includes writing material on the board and expecting us to know it. For Math in Decision Making, he did not use the book once, so don't bother buying it for the $140 price.

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MATH1100
Nov 13, 2012

Professor Campbell is a terrible teacher. He is hard to follow, calls students out on mistakes in front of the whole class, critiques quizzes in front of the whole class and makes you feel like an idiot. He uses material that other teachers and tutors don't use and he uses things that aren't in the textbook. He is terrible.

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DCSNM01
Jan 15, 2013

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. I have never had problems in math until this professor. He is unclear, makes you feel like an idiot in front of everyone, skips steps, teaches things not even in the book.. Daily 3 point quizzes that are frustrating, test after each chapter, no homework.

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MATH1100
Jan 30, 2013

Professor Campbell is a really intelligent professor, he just doesn't know how to teach a class. I basically had to teach myself everything. You can't miss class because there is a quiz everyday. I would avoid him if possible. "Any questions, problems, matters arising of any nature?" You get used to hearing that about 20 times a class period too.

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STAT1772
Mar 12, 2013

By far one of my least favorite professors. He uses chicken scratch to try and communicate with his students and although the subject matter is not hard it is when he teaches it, and "teaches" is too strong of a word. Best part of the class is his curve, a 60% in the class bumps it to a C, i believe 80% is a B and 90% is an A. Avoid if possible.

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MATH1100
Oct 28, 2013

Campbell is honestly the worst teacher I have EVER had. I spend so many mornings and nights so frustrated by what he does. He has very snide, rude and offending "jokes" ad comments. He points out mistakes and makes some comment that makes you feel like an idiot and makes it so you don't want to ask question. DON'T TAKE THE CLASS WITH HIM.

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MATH110001
Oct 29, 2013

He is the worst teacher I have ever had. This is suppose to be the easiest math class here and so many people are failing. This man is not helpful, rude, and cannot teach to save his life. Things make sense in his head, but he does not know how to convey the information to us. NEVER TAKE HIS CLASSES UNLESS YOU WANT TO DO TERRIBLE.

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MATH1100
Oct 29, 2013

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH CAMPBELL HE IS LITERALLY THE WORST TEACHER IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. Plus, he wears the exact same outfit Every. Single. Day. You cannot read his writing. You cannot understand him. He will make fun of you for asking questions. He's an old, lonely jerk that simply CANNOT teach math.

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MATH1100
Oct 31, 2013

I am currently sitting in his class as I look up to the board I can't make out what even one word says. The course content is pretty easy but he makes it rocket science. It is a struggle to make it to class every Tuesday and Thursday because he is such a worthless teacher but you have to go as there is a quiz every class over stuff he didn't teach.

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MATH
Dec 19, 2013

Has anyone ever actually gotten an A in this class? I hate this man for ruining my first semester of college.

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MATH1100
Dec 27, 2013

This class did start off pretty hard. It definitely got easier towards the end.I'd say if you are reasonably good at math take him,if not don't. But hes not as bad as he seems just seems like hes confused but you can tell hes very smart. Don't buy the book we never used it. No homework, but quizzes are daily and are over material from previous day

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STAT
Feb 13, 2014

Class is fairly difficult for how basic the content is. At the beginning of the semester, it is all about graphs and basic average stuff. As the semester goes on, the content becomes more confusing, and very difficult to understand given his teaching style using some weird computer program. It is also difficult to read his writing on the board

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MATH1100
Mar 2, 2014

Horrible speaker. Handwriting looks like chicken scratches. Old school lecture prof. Engages with students, but don't get answers wrong or he'll let you have it. Does not have positive learning environment, puts students down. If you are fairly good at math you'll be alright, otherwise find a different prof. to take this with.

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MATH
Mar 7, 2014

Cant understand anything and he just bad

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STAT
Mar 12, 2014

This class was one of the worst ones I've taken. He was very boring to listen to, could be very unclear at times, and was quite unhelpful. It was all lecture, no homework, daily quizzes that were pretty easy usually, and then four tests which were difficult. I would not take him if I had another choice.

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MATH1100
Apr 22, 2014

He is really smart but he does not know how to teach...he uses his own examples on some weird computer program...he tries to explain but he just doesn't make sense...he can be snide and rude when you don't understand...my advice: find a different professor

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INTROTOSTAT
Grade: C-
Oct 8, 2014

He is a very smart man but an awful professor. Go to his office hours and visit with him to have a chance at passing the class! He is the best 1 on 1 teacher hands down if you ask for help.

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DECISIONMAKING
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 16, 2014

This is a professor who should be teaching Math for SENIORS majoring in math. Not Freshman taking the easiest course offered. Terrible at explaining subjects, examples are hard to understand. Rather than learning the subject IN CLASS, I have to use my own time which is very valuable and learn the subject at the ITTC instead. Not recomended.

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STAT
Grade: B
Nov 7, 2014

Lectures are long and boring, very hard to follow as well. Calls on students randomly for his questions that no one knows to answers too. Actually asked a girl why her answer was wrong and humiliated her. Only way I'm passing is through tutoring sessions.

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1100
Nov 18, 2014

Do not take this class!!! He is very hard to understand and you can't even read his handwriting on the chalkboard. He uses some weird computer program to demonstrate formulas. He is all over the place and talks like he has peanut butter in his mouth when he talks. The material is not necessarily hard, but the way he teaches makes it hard!

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INTROTOSTATS
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2014

Dr. Campbell is the worst prof I have ever had. He is awful at explaining concepts because he assumes that we can keep up with the shortcuts on his nonsense computer program and will leave the whole class confused. Only reason I did well was because of the supplemental instruction program but that took up 2 nights every week. Would NOT recommend.

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MATH1100
Grade: B+
Mar 6, 2015

If you pay attention in class, take good notes, and go over the suggested problems, you'll do fine. Math is not my strong suit and I still managed to get a B+ His hand writing was hard to read sometimes, but I got used to it. If you study, the tests aren't that hard; all multiple choice. Laugh at his stupid jokes; it makes him feel good.

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INTROTOSTAT
Mar 17, 2015

I was able to get an A in this class only because of SI sessions that were held twice a week. He does know his material, but is scattered and not clear while he is teaching. When you go into his office he will help you and it makes more sense. I wouldn't recommend taking him but then again I've heard the other Stat teachers aren't that good either.

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INTROSTATS
Apr 14, 2015

Words cannot describe how horrible he is as a professor. He is born in the United States, and English is technically his first language., yet he sounds like Ozzie Osborn with peanut butter in his mouth. He is not clear at all, he wears the same thing every day. The class is passable, but if you want to learn or enjoy yourself take Bin Lu.

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MATH1100
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2015

Easy, especially if you don't like math. 3 point quizzes every day, so don't skip too much. Tests are multiple choice, and are almost exactly the examples he goes over in class. The homework is optional - I never did it and passed easily with an A. Not a class for building a relationship with the professor, but easy to satisfy LAC requirement.

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STAT1772
Grade: B+
Feb 10, 2016

He's a decent enough guy but he is an awful professor. His lectures are very difficult to follow, his handwriting is terrible and his speech is hard to understand. He randomly calls out people to answer questions and embarrasses them if they don't know the answers. If you take his course make sure to read the textbook and use the ITTC help center

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STAT1772
Grade: B+
Mar 7, 2016

This guy is every bit as awful as everyone on here says he is. If there is ANYBODY else you can take your course with, avoid him like the plague unless you enjoy boring lectures and teaching yourself math. I personally found the book to be much clearer and understandable than his lectures. STAY AWAY! YE BE WARNED

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STAT1772
Mar 23, 2016

The only way I passed this class was because I went to tutoring twice a week.. I learned everything from that and the textbook. Going to class was a waste of time because I never understood anything that happened. He has a practice tests on his website that are very similar to the tests he give but that was the only helpful thing he ever gave us.

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MATH1100
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 20, 2016

The lecture is very unclear and the way he speaks makes it very difficult to understand the material. He has difficulty explaining the notes in a way that makes sense to everyone. When questions are asked, he restates what is already on the board. His voice is super monotone, so you can't tell what is part of the notes and what is a random story.

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MATH1100
Grade: C
Apr 22, 2016

Yep, it's as bad as it seems. I'm not good at math so I took the lowest course for the LAC requirement and got stuck with Campbell. On material that in reality is very simple, he is a master at making it WAAAAAY more complicated than it should be. I'm sure tutoring would help, but still, try not to get stuck like I did.

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MATH1100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Awful. He cannot explain things well. Makes things far more complicated than they need to be. The course should be simple, but he makes it incredibly difficult to follow along. If you generally need help with math, do not take this course, he will not help and even tutors don't know how to help you with his course. Find a different professor.

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MATH1100
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not a good Professor. He is really hard to understand and does not do good job-wording things. I think the tests and quizzes sometimes got difficult because of this. If you think you can survive go for it, but I recommend trying for a different professor. He just makes the material a lot harder than it has to be. Struggle with math? Do not take! :(

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MATH1100
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

To start on a good note, he's a nice guy. Now for the bad: he's very monotonous. He makes things much more complicated than they need to be (I'm by no means a math genius but the easiest math course offered should not be so difficult. I shouldn't struggle to get a C). You need to go to class. Miss a class and you'll be lost.

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MATH1100
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

Campbell isn't as bad as he seems! He TRIES to make things funny. He makes simple concepts seem far more difficult than they actually are. He gives 3pt quizzes every day over material covered during the last class and takes the best 17 (out of 20) scores. I went to every class and was still confused, so if you're a frequent skipper, don't take him.

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