Don't take this class if you expect to pass

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She is a tough tester but is helpful and clear during class. Calls on students during class for answers and sometimes puts you on the spot.

i thought she made this class very easy, she was very thorough with explanations and examples!

Way hard grader!!!

fairly hard professor, but compared to all the other math professors, is definitely the best. This was my 3rd time trying to take 211 and she was the first professor that I was able to pass

Very clear teaching. Always available during office hours to help students. Very demanding- expects a lot from students and wants to see them succeed.

Very difficult class to pass but she is more than happy to help answers questions about assignments

Very hard grader, and often puts you on the spot in class.

She grades really tough. Very clear and helpfull though.

She is a wonderful teacher I've ever had. She is very helpful, and her tests are always interesting. In the test, she give easy numbers so that we don't have to use calculator. Her tests always cover all what she taught in class. She taught how to use notation very clear. The best teacher!!!

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR!!!!

Very hard class. She is willing to help her students with the material. She is a very hard grader.

very difficult tests, much more so than the limited material covered in test. do your homework, thoroughly.

This was my second time taking the class. She was better than my previous professor. Tests are hard, and designed to not use calculators. If you do your homework and go to her for help (she's very helpful if you ask) then you will get a good grade.

she is very clear and goes over the material so everyone understands it the tests can be hard but i did well in the class..just make sure you study

Class is hard, but what do you expect, it's calculus. Helpful if you want to see her in her office. She was always very friendly in class. She can put you on the spot when asking questions. I think it helps though because it keeps you focused during class. If I had to do it all over again, I would sign up for her class.

She is a really caring teacher. She wont collect homework but the people who don't do well are the ones who don't do it. She makes you work hard but it's worth it in the end.

She expects a lot out of you, but if you show her you care, if you do care, she will notice and it will help you in the end. Do the homework, don't try to cram for her tests. Go in and ask her for help, she will appreciate it and she is also very helpful.

If you had a hard time with this professor, GET OUT OF COLLEGE. She did every thing expected from a prof at this level. The class is a little challenging, but all you have to do is attend class and do your homework and you'll be fine. I went to her all the time for help and she always took the time to explain exactly how to do it to me.

Difficult class and though attendance is not mandatory, if you miss a class it will ultimately affect your grade. The material is tough, but Dr. Buls provides clear and relevant lectures that with the aid of her office hours and the tutor lab should result in a good understanding of the material. Prepare to put a lot of effort in this class.

I am good at math but this class was very difficult! Most of the students in my class had failed it once before. She is very strict with her grading and expects alot! A ton of homework through text and web. Probably better if you take with someone else.

Can be helpful if you have questions but thats about it. She grades ridiculously hard, and its so much work for a 3 credit class, can be overwhelming at times. If your outstanding at math take her, but if not i would recommend someone else.

This teacher is very hard. She is helpful but is very picky on everything. If you don't do things her way you will fail. This class was over the top for work load for a 3 credit 100 level course. I would recommend that you don't take this teacher.

This class was pretty difficult, and she is SUPER picky about everything, but she is always willing to help.

really good prof. she just has hard tests, you need to make sure to do really well on the problem sets, if you do good on those and do well on the mathxl you should be sitting at least in a pretty good spot, the finance part was easy some of the other stuff can be pretty hard, she is really willing to help and wants you to pass

She is willing to teach 5 days a week if you will put in the work. Surprise 5-minute quizzes suck, but she will drive important points home and make sure you remember them, which makes subsequent lessons easier to understand. Work hard, she cares about her students!

The hardest grader of unimportant material ever. Will penalize you bigtime for formatting your answers wrong, even if you've demonstrated that you know the material.

It hasn't been a week and already people are dropping. I understand what she is trying to do, though. She wants students to be able to do homework a way that has them understand the material. However, she teaches in a way that is a different style than what most people are used to. All I can say is work hard. Oh and she does play favorties.

very strict teacher. expects a lot out of us. Her grading is not good. You can lose points for getting the right answer. Text book and math XL are used for hw. Test are rather hard. doesnt give you enough time for quizzes either. Take her if you want a real challenge. Perfection is the only way to do well.

If you take her class, expect a lot of work but it's very worth it. You learn a ton! Her MATH115 class is the class to take to prepare yourself for MATH221.

If you plan on taking MATH221, take Dr. Buls' MATH115. It is a lot of work but it's totally worth it! I feel well prepared for calculus =)

I took both her 115 and 221, and plan to take her for 222. She is amazing. Best teaching style. She actually explains things, so you don't just know how to do the work, you know why. As long as you make it to class ever day and show her you're trying, you will pass. She actually cares about the students. If you want to actually learn, take her.

There was more memorization in class than learning. Insane amount of homework each week and tests that were unable to be completed in a reasonable time. Half the class dropped. She told a friend of mine that it "wasn't her problem" he couldnt understand the material and was overall very rude to those doing poorly in class when they asked for help.

Shirley gives a ton of homework, but is still a good professor. You'll have to put in a lot of effort, but if you do she will notice it. Goes over tougher homework questions in class after you hand them in, which is really helpful. You will master the subject if you do everything she assigns. Only complaint is being called on in class daily.

She gives great feedback and will grade assignments accurately. She is a strict professor when it comes to homework and that's a good thing because it forces you to actually get a fundamental understanding of the concepts instead of a general idea.

Awesome professor. She made me love math. She's a tough but clear grader. She's very encouraging but doesn't put up with people who don't try. I would absolutely take a class from her again, actually makes me disappointed that I don't need any more math for my major.

Great teacher, tough material. She is passionate about really teaching the material.

Really amazing professor! Professor Buls is one of my favorite teachers. She really likes it when you actually try, and if you don't try, your grades will suffer. She is really kind and was fun to have. Totally recommend!

Dr Buls, is not the professor for everyone. She gives LOTS of homework. Her test are also quite difficult, but she loosens up on the grading for tests. She grades the homework quite strictly so you must pay attention in class and not miss so you know how to write up the homework. However, she is one of the best professors ive had at explaining math

Dr. Buls is extremely organized, that was especially helpful during COVID. Her requirements for assignments are specific but clearly stated. She does give a lot of homework but she is a very fair grader, and legitimately cares that you learn. If you are willing to work hard you will be successful in her class. Id give her 4.5 stars if I could.