3.1

Steve Huchendorf

Operations & Mgmt Sciences - Carlson School of Management

3.1
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
53%
Would Retake
107
Reviews
3.1
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

53%

Would Retake

107

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Steve isn't good at what he does

SCO2550 - 2.0 rating

Will NOT take with him again

STATS6120 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

13%

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Most common grades:
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B (7)
A- (6)
Grade Distribution
A(21)B(7)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(11)
Based on 45 reported grades
A: 17
B: 7
A-: 6
B+: 5
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (15)
Lecture heavy (11)
Test heavy (9)
TEST HEAVY (8)
Participation matters (7)
Lots of homework (7)
Respected (6)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (6)
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Reviews (107)
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MBA6051
Jul 25, 2003

Uhhg... An official syllabus was never given, the unofficial was never used. Assignments were given on whims. Lectures were tediously boring, unhelpful, and typically not related to test material.

5.0
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STATS2550
Feb 22, 2004

I thought he was great, very clear and detailed. Gave an idea, then an example of that idea, then had the class try a practical application problem. I have learned a lot.

5.0
2.0
OMS2550
Mar 21, 2004

Awesome Professor. I had already taken a similiar class in High School but he found easier ways to explain ideas. Class ran smoothly with the presentation of an idea, multiple examples, then business applications to show real life applications.

4.0
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OMS3001
Jul 28, 2005

Was proposed as a difficult class but ended up not being that way. Nice guy, fairly good teacher

5.0
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STATS
Aug 23, 2005

Very clear for an otherwise potentially complicated subject. Although homework was assigned for each class, it helps you keep up which is key. The project could have been excluded, but overall I would recommend him to others and am glad I took the class as it helped in courses taken in following semesters.

2.0
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OMS2550
Mar 25, 2006

I found his teaching style unclear and over my head. The course text is unreadable. He assumes everyone understands everything he says, and is unhelpful when asking questions during class and at office hours. Has turned out to be the most excruciatingly awful course I've ever taken.

3.0
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OMS1550
Jan 15, 2007

Assumed everyone should understand more than basics in this introductory statistics course. My attempts to get help were not headed, and he seems to speak over a lot of people's heads.

5.0
5.0
MBA6120
Jun 28, 2007

Great prof. A lot of hard work, but you learn a lot.

3.0
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MBA6120
Jun 29, 2007

He moves really fast through the material. Tries to be entertaining, but is NOT. This is kind of a tough class.

4.0
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MKTGSECT
Jul 2, 2007

A little goofy, but very effective and keeps your attention.

4.0
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OMS002
Sep 6, 2007

Dr. H was fabulous! I never thought that I would like a stats class as much as I did. He approached the material from in a variety of different ways and always kept it interesting. He's pretty funny too!

2.0
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MBA6120
Apr 6, 2008

Great guy, but there's barely time to notice. This was boot camp for statistics. Was A LOT of work. I don't know how I survived! If you have a good math background you might be alright.

5.0
3.0
MBA6120
Apr 22, 2008

Great professor! I took the online section, and he does a great job of presenting the material in a variety of ways to help different learning styles. He's very helpful if you take advantage of office hours and makes some pretty funny jokes! I didn't have a math background, but still got a B.

2.0
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OMS2550
Sep 21, 2008

His jokes are dumb but you laugh so he likes you. He's an elitest so he likes the kids who understand the material. He answers a question with a question. He puts people on the spot and has a tendency to single certain ind out. Semester project is unorganized and is hard for business applications due to lack of data. However, you will learn a lot.

3.0
4.0
OMS255
Nov 6, 2008

Very knowledgable, but transference is lost somewhere between his mouth and our brains, which are taxed by the rapid pacing. Deviates from textbook but provides online notes. Midterm makes or breaks your grade. Memorizes student names/faces and calls on them without warming. Go to lecture, read the textbook religiously, and hang on for dear life!

3.0
4.0
OMS2550
Nov 7, 2008

He is a nice guy and has a good personality but he talks over students' heads. He assumes that the material is known by everyone when it isn't. He moves very fast through topics and the course is pretty hard. There are a lot of frustrated students in this class! If you have a stats backround and love the subject I could see how he would be fun.

5.0
4.0
MBA6120
Apr 10, 2009

I thought that this class would be horribly boring, but I came out of it really having enjoyed it. Dr. H really pays attention to the different learning styles of the class and tailors his lectures to them all. Yes, this class is a lot of work, but it all contributes to a great learning experience. I hope to take another class from him soon!

3.0
4.0
OMS2550
Apr 18, 2009

you have to go to class, he goes fast through the material, the exam is m/c, he does not explain well

3.0
5.0
OMS2550
Jul 6, 2009

Extremely difficult class if you are a beginner with no prior knowledge of OMS. If the subject does not interest you, I would recommend taking OMS 2550 with another professor. Dr. Huchendorf goes into extreme depth and if you even want a basic understanding of the class, you must read the $250 book and study daily.

4.0
3.0
OMS2050
Sep 9, 2009

Without any prior exposure to statistics this class was a bit daunting at first. Dr. Huchendorf does tend to fly through the material and you really need to keep up. He knows everyone's names and if you look like you're day dreaming he'll call on you, so be prepared. He puts a lot of effort into his teaching and is extremely organized.

4.0
1.0
OMS2550
Nov 16, 2009

This class is not hard if you just read the textbook. Dr. H is a very knowledgable professor, his lectures are organized well and clear. He does move quick through the material though. He lets u know exactly what will be on the tests. He is fairly entertaining and humorous, I strongly recommend him as a professor very cool and smart guy

3.0
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OMS2550
Nov 18, 2009

this guy is a jerk. i'm sorry, but he flies through the material and shows not interest or concern in how much you actually are learning (although he tries to pretend to with all of his "accelerated learning techniques" and nonsense) DO NOT TAKE HIS COURSE!

5.0
4.0
OMS3001
Mar 26, 2010

He works you hard, but you learn tons. A really great class.

5.0
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OMS2550
Apr 21, 2010

I'm in Dr. Huchendorf's OMS 2550 class right now with only about 2 or so weeks left, and I can honestly walk out of there with actually learning the material. Great teacher and really knows his stuff. Class consists of mandatory attendance, alt-cat's (in-class group assignments), online homework and quizzes, 1 midterm, 1 final.

5.0
4.0
OMS2550
Apr 21, 2010

Furthermore from my comment below, he is a humorous guy. He will call on you in class, whether or not you know the answer - may be embarrassing. Do well on the first midterm otherwise you won't be looking at an A anymore.

5.0
4.0
MBA6120
Nov 7, 2010

Knows the learning process well and does a good job of conveying material so that all can understand. Tests and grading were somewhat difficult... but fair.

3.0
5.0
MBA6120
Jul 29, 2011

Terrible class. Smart guy. WAY too much work. He makes it impossible to keep up. I would NOT take another class from him.

5.0
4.0
MBA6120
Nov 2, 2011

Dr H knows his statistics, is an industry pro, and teaches to different learning styles. He actually makes statistics interesting to learn. I agree with most others though, he assigns a lot of work and does tend to talk over students heads at times (particularly when talking about calculus).

5.0
3.0
MBA6120
Nov 8, 2011

Best professor I've ever had hands down. I don't understand the negative comments I've read. Funny and approachable, he gets to know everyone, cares about your performance and adapts his teaching to everyone in the room. Lots of work, yes, but if you're looking to get the most out of your tuition dollars and are serious about your MBA, he's it.

5.0
3.0
OMS2550
Dec 30, 2011

Dr. H. What a man. Great teacher, be ready to learn, 'cause he gonna learn ya real good.

4.0
5.0
MBA6120
Jan 6, 2012

Very knowledgable proffesor. He really knows and cares about the topic. He involves the class and uses real world examples to make it easy to understand. Very heavy work load. Its a tough course but if you dedicate yourself you will learn the material.

2.0
5.0
STATS6120
Feb 29, 2012

Let's just say he doesn't understand that for part time MBA students, time is of the essence. I don't have 20+hours to dedicated only to his class when i am working full time and taking 2 other classes besides his. Way too much work and not helpful or understanding of time restrictions!

2.0
5.0
SCCO2550
Oct 17, 2012

Tough teacher. Very hard to understand. Get a different Stats teacher ASAP if you are signed up for this one. Other teachers are way easier and way lighter on the work load

5.0
5.0
MBA6120
Nov 14, 2012

Hutchendorf is actually a good Professor who gets a bad wrap because his course is difficult. He makes statistics, which would normally be very dry and boring, interesting and entertaining. There is a lot of work involved in the class but it absolutely helps you learn the material better.

2.0
5.0
MBA6120
Nov 27, 2012

If you are working a full time job, your life will suffer if you take this class. Expect 30-40 hours per week for homework. The midterm and final are brutal. This was by far the most time intensive class of my MBA, and there's no other way around all the work. I strongly urge you to find another professor. He is smart, but will drive you too hard.

5.0
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MBA6120
Nov 27, 2012

Huchendorf will challenge you. He is very good at trying to teach to different styles of learning with in class homework, out of class homework, projects, and quizzes. The culmination of all these things broaden your understanding of the subject matter greatly. Study more than just the night before the test. Not for slackers.

3.0
5.0
SCO2550
Jan 4, 2013

Dr. H is a cool guy with some interesting stories but his teaching methods are not the best. Despite what he says about teaching in a variety of ways, I found myself doing 95% of the work out of class with the text book. Dr. H is a very nice guy, but if you have the option, take a different teacher.

4.0
4.0
SCO2550
May 8, 2013

Covered a lot of ground and conveyed the importance of statistics well. It's a hard subject and his tests are ridiculously hard (pre-curve), but he's clear enough. Also, it seems like he's trying to trip people up, by only calling on people who aren't paying attention. His smug attitude might be annoying, but overall he's an effective teacher.

3.0
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SCO2550
May 13, 2013

After completing this course, I don't understand a good part of the comments on this page. This class is not hard as long as you read the textbook, do the hw, and do well on the quizzes (I had over 100% in it after the 1st midterm). I did find Huchendorf to be rude at times. That said, however, he is willing to answer questions/help you if needed

2.0
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MBA6120
Aug 4, 2013

TAKE A DIFFERENT PROFESSOR FOR THIS CLASS! The amount of work he requires for a 3-credit class is ridiculous. I easily spent 25-30 hours per week - and I got a B. Homework assignment and quiz every week, as well as a 3-part project, a midterm, and a final exam... REALLY?! Maybe a smart guy but not a good professor.

2.0
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SCO2550
Dec 12, 2013

Take different professor if you don't want end up getting C- or D. He is very confusing and his alt-cats are absolutely useless. Avoid him at any costs!

4.0
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SCO2550
Jan 17, 2014

Definitely not the easiest teacher I have ever had--he expects a lot of you, and this class is quite a lot of work. But, unlike other teachers, he actually cares about his students a lot, and will always work with you if you have questions. Try and fully understand the ALT-CATS, otherwise you won't succeed on exams.

1.0
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SCO2550
Jan 22, 2014

Avoid at any costs! His exams are HARD AS HELL! His ALT-CATs are absolutely useless, and it's extremely hard to understand what he is talking about. Medians on his exams are around 50%. A lot of students have no idea what is going on in the class. Just avoid him if you don't want end up getting C or D.

3.0
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SCO2550
Grade: B
Jan 12, 2015

Dr. H genuinely has his student's best interests in mind and clearly knows his stuff. Unfortunately he has difficulty conveying this through his lectures which can be dry and monotonous. Be prepared to work hard in this class and ask questions. Attendance is essentially mandatory since a good portion of points are earned in class.

2.0
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MBA6120
Grade: A-
Feb 26, 2015

Dry, boring professor. So bogged down in educational theory that he makes statistics more complicated than it needs to be. For a "Business Statistics" course, the emphasis is definitely on the latter word. Many class topics do not relate to the real world - examples are an afterthought, and are loose analogies. Feels like a high school class.

5.0
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SCO2550
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2015

Dr. H is the best professor I've ever had at CSOM. People love to say he's difficult and his tests are hard. Well, welcome to college. If you take the time to learn from him, you will realize he is exceptionally intelligent and very easy to talk to. I've taken two of his classes, and I would take a hundred more. Amazing professor.

4.0
4.0
MBA6120
Grade: C
Oct 22, 2015

This was a hard class for me. It was the first data and stats class I've taken, and I took it online. But Professor Huchendorf was incredibly helpful when I had questions, and even spent a few hours with me on the phone to help me out. This class is tough and he has high expectations. But at the end of the day, he is a great professor.

4.0
3.0
MBA6120
Nov 11, 2015

Dr. H. teaches a tough class, but he is incredibly passionate about it. It's a stats class - I've never heard of a "fun" one, but there were more laughs in this one than any other heavy quant class I've taken. He does a good - not perfect - job of getting to the essentials and application for the real world. Lots of work - be ready!

5.0
4.0
MBA6120
Grade: B+
Nov 19, 2015

His class is definitely not designed to be easy, but if you do what he says to do then you will learn a lot. Lectures are incredible, crystal clear and predictable format. Do your altcats and don't skip, prof's material is more useful than the book.

4.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2015

Dr. H is the man, he has been my favorite professor at Carlson. He truly does try to make statistics as interesting as it possibly can be by bringing in real world examples on his ALT-CATs. Definitely make you earn your grade, but if you try, an A is doable, for sure.

2.0
4.0
SCO3059
Nov 23, 2015

He goes through material extremely quickly and his lectures are really boring. He doesn't convey the material clearly as he rushes through all his lectures. He takes attendance through in-class assignments called Alt-Cats, so attendance is mandatory. Overall, I recommend taking another professor and trying your luck elsewhere.

2.0
4.0
SCO3059
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2015

He rushes through material and doesn't take time to explain topics. He expects students to know all of the material in class as he expects perfect answers when he cold calls. Also, he tests are all about the book which makes attending class pointless. However, he makes you attend his boring lectures as attendance is mandatory or you lose points.

3.0
5.0
MBA6120
Apr 8, 2016

If you're a part time MBA student with a full time job who wants to take more than one class in a semester, and you don't already know stats, don't take this class with this professor.

3.0
3.0
SCCO2550
Grade: B+
Apr 27, 2016

Professor H is a nice enough guy but he really takes this intro level stats class too seriously and often has gotten angry at students for not paying attention. Every class is mandatory because he makes you do these worksheets for credit every day. He often skims over difficult material and spends too much time on basic concepts.

3.0
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SCO2550
May 6, 2016

The class heavily rests on two tests: a midterm and a cumulative final. That being said he also had a couple of 5 point worksheets almost every class as an attendance method. He was a fine lecturer, I just really didn't like all his rules; no food, no cellphones, he'd randomly call on you, and he wanted all the worksheets and notes printed out.

2.0
5.0
SCO2550
May 10, 2016

Don't take this course with Dr. H. Tests are extremely hard - 1 midterm and the final. Students are graded on weekly reading quizzes, weekly online homework assignments, In-class ALT CATS, and the two tests. Dr. H goes extremely fast in his lectures, making it impossible to retain any information. He teaches by telling you instead of showing you.

3.0
3.0
SCO2550
May 12, 2016

His lectures are boring but there's in class points so it is kind of a necessary evil. His tests are not that hard, just study the lecture notes rather than the book. I didn't really use the book to be honest.

2.0
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MBA6120
May 15, 2016

Avoid if you can, but likely youre stuck. 8 credit class work load, a 1 credit class worth of benefit. Don't buy the textbook, you get an E version when you pay $100 for the busy work (HW) The online class was an old recording of a b squad instructor, talking quietly for hours. The consensus after the final was, wishing we went to St. Thomas.

4.0
5.0
MBA6120
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2016
Would take again

Good professor but tough class, I worked my butt off to get an A here.

Tough Grader
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MBA6120
Nov 12, 2016
Would take again

reading, pre-quiz, alt-cats, homework, team projects, two tests. All worth it. You get into a routine which makes you learn and apply the concepts.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
SCCO2550
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

He utilizes many different techniques in class to appeal to all different learning styles.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
MBA6120
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2017
Would take again

Really enjoyed his teaching style, it applied to all types of learners. From orientation people said this class was the hardest but as they told their backgrounds, it was history/english majors - no wonder they struggled. If you put the time in, you will find an exceptional professor and a challenging but not overwhelming. A++ class to be honest

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: A
May 22, 2017
Would take again

Dr. H is a great professor and really cares about his students. He takes the time to thoroughly explain everything and gives you the resources necessary to succeed. Go to class, and work hard. You'll get out of the class what you put in. Overall he is probably the best professor I've had yet at Carlson.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SCO2550
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2017
Would take again

Dr. H is definitely one of the best professors I've ever had. While the 1hr40min lectures can get long, they're broken up with in-class activities and group discussion so it's better than just a lecture for that long. Dr. H comes from industry which is a valuable perspective. He is very clear in lectures and I wish he was in the Stats department.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
SCO2550
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The class is hard and requires a lot of work The one midterm and final are 60 percent of the total grade

Tests? Not many
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
3.0
SCO2550
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Good professor who cares about his students. However, there are some fundamental flaws with the class. There is only one midterm, so if you do poorly on it, there is little chance to recover. The final was next to impossible. He also takes a long time to grade exams, considering they are only scantron.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2018
Would take again

Dr. H is a good professor and he cares about what he teaches. His lectures are so full which he would use every minute in the class time.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests? Not many
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
SCO2550
Grade: B
Mar 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Honestly once you get past the dad jokes he's kinda funny but the course is near impossible. There is only a midterm and a final and at the end of the semester I felt like I had learned nothing. Wouldn't recommend Dr. H but I hear the other prof's aren't much better

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
SCO2550
May 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. H is very knowledgeable about stats, but is not the best at explaining the concepts. The in class worksheets and online homework taught me the most in this course. The exams are heavily weighted and difficult so you really have to work to get a good grade in this class. The in class worksheets and homework are easy points though.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
SCO2550
May 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr H's course was by far the toughest course I've taken. His lectures take the entire time, he doesn't explain concepts well and he expects you to understand everything to the same extent he does. The final is impossible so good luck. Don't try to discuss your grade with him either, he will just be insensitive and blow you off. Avoid if possible!!!

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
SCO2550
May 13, 2018
Would take again

Dr. H is very clear with his grading and going to every class definitely helps your grade by getting the ALT-CAT attendance points. Too much of your grade is weighted on the final but if you do well on all the quizzes, homework, and do extra credit it is not impossible to get an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
SCCO2550
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2018
Would take again

His class is really well structured. Grades are heavily exam oriented and hence try performing as well as you can on the two exams. Some lecture material make no sense at all but that's just to cover syllabus and never come on the exam. Work hard, and go for office hours. He is even better and less intimidating one on one.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
STATS6120
Nov 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Youtube videos are MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH better than his class. Will NOT take with him again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
SCO2550
Dec 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Steve isn't good at what he does. He moves way too quickly, and expects you to print out the lecture notes in order to even attempt learning anything in class. You do participation questions in class, meaning you have to go. Tests are hard, and the TA's normally don't even know how to help you. Plz take someone else.

Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

I really enjoyed Dr. H as a professor. He makes lectures interesting and has a great sense of humor. He moves through the concepts very quickly, so at times it's difficult to keep up. Make sure to get a good team, since a lot of learning is done within the group. The ALT-CATs are a great study tool for the mid-term and final.

LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
SCO3059
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2018
Would take again

Good guy. He was always very prepared for class, and while class may get boring some times, you can learn a lot if you pay attentions do the ALT CATS. There is a lot of weight on the final exam, roughly 40%, and it is very difficult, so spend lots of time studying for it.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
5.0
SCO2550
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Class is very hard and the exams, constructed of all multiple choice questions worth 10 points each, make up most of the grade. Print off lecture slides and start studying the first day of class cause you're going to need it. Dr. H is a good guy but his lectures can get long and confusing.

4.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: A
May 30, 2019
Would take again

Lectures get long and can be boring but pay attention to the ALT CATs, it's where most of your learning is done. Start studying early for exams and go to office hours with questions, Dr. H can be very helpful one on one. If you do poorly on the midterm you still have a chance to bounce back with the final. Do all three extra credit assignments!

Participation matters
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2019
Would take again

Dr. H is very smart and at times left me behind in lectures. Fortunately he has activities that help you learn hands on. He comes off as very pretentious sometimes and he is not always the most likable professor but overall he did a good job teaching the material. The course was hard and it took significant effort to earn my grade.

Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MBA6120
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

Dr. H is an outstanding lecturer and focuses on application, so it's easy to learn the material and its relevance. ALT-CATs are key to understanding the content and are great for those who learn by doing. May be a bit challenging for people with non-STEM backgrounds, but the material itself doesn't go beyond a typical 1000-level stats course.

Respected
Group projects
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
SCO2550
Dec 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took this class as my required statistics class. The practice in class, the homework, and the tests are all very different. He doesn't make the homework and doesn't give good instructions for how to use technology with it. The tests are much harder than any of the practice, so that doesn't help with studying (don't expect more than a 60%).

Participation matters
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
SCO2550
Mar 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Huchendorf is one of the most dry and illogical professors I've encountered. He insists in memorizing formulas which is something I'd never expect a mathematics teacher to suggest, often never offering reasoning behind why the formulas or ideas exist as they do. His quizzes and tests are poorly worded and do not line up with homework.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
SCO2550
Apr 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Extremely boring lectures. We learn about a full section then do one problem (ALT-CAT) on it then move on to the next. As someone who learns by doing and working through problems I was very lost. Additionally, the only prep he gives for tests is just a list of everything covered by each section with no example problems or help.

1.0
5.0
SCO2550
Grade: B
Apr 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I'm not sure which other professors teach stats, but any of them would be better than Dr. H. He teaches very little and expects the students to learn everything on their own. Talks about TaylorMade golf drivers more than actual material.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SCO2550
Grade: B
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If I had the choice between yeeting myself into a volcano and taking this professor for another semester, I would already be halfway to the lava. Truly one of the worst professors I have every had. Shout out to Kahn Academy for teaching me the material!

4.0
4.0
SCO2550
May 16, 2020
Would take again

Dr.H Is a great professor. His lectures were interesting and useful. He was very understanding with this whole pandemic going on and continued to provide quality teaching. His class might be very tough for some, but if you do your work and seek help when you get stuck you will do fine.

5.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2020
Would take again

He is probably the best teacher I've met so far in college. His standards are pretty set and have very clear criteria and many pathways to achieve an A. The tests are pretty hard and challenging, but you'll get through it once you understand the material. DO the EXTRA CREDIT! Trust me, they will boost your grade 3%

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
SCO3059
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2020
Would take again

Very inspirational and bring lots of examples in the real world. Still remember his examples even after 4 years.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Inspirational
2.0
5.0
SCCO2550
Sep 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I dont know how he is in person be this is the worst profesor to take for online. He doesn't go over what actually matters on his video lecture that you need to do the ALT-Cats with. Quizzes and exams are hard for no reason because the quizzes/ALT-CATs/ HW are very different from one another. By far the hardest class I have taken in college.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you are a student who is used to not using lectures much and already have previous knowledge of the class you should be okay. If you know the material well and how to learn outside youre good. If you are expecting a teacher who wants to teach you in order for you to learn the material and pass assignments this may not be the professor for you.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MBA6120
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. H makes the assumption every student taking his course has a background in Statistics and Data Analysis. No pre-reqs or suggested prep work weeks in advance to help student's be successful throughout the semester. Online Stat lab is relatively useful but takes 4-6 hours to complete one attempt of Homework. Very hard- take a an intro class.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Group projects
2.0
3.0
SCO3059
Grade: B
Nov 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

His lectures are really dull and a terrible online teacher . For a major class I would assume he would do live zoom lectures with interactions. Instead he makes students watch videos, and learn the information yourself like it is a freshman useless class. The material is interesting for supply chain major and had amazing real world examples.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
SCO2550
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Dr. H, and this class, was very "meh" for me. The lectures were at best manageable and at worst annoying (3+ hours). I succeeded because I already took stats in high school, but if stats is new to you, you might struggle. Dr. H is funny and I found the quizzes easy, but I learned little. I still don't get why AP Stats doesn't validate this course.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
SCO2550
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. H was the worst professor I have ever had. He taught at levels way higher than he should have for the FIRST stats class. His exams were all multiple choice, and each question is worth 10 points - even though problems would have 7 steps. I would rather drop out of Carlson completely then have to take this professor again.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
SCO2550
Grade: B+
Dec 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

With distance learning Dr. H was easily the worst professor I had. His prerecorded lectures were boring and often didnt teach the content well at all. If you take the course with Dr. H be prepared to teach the content to yourself with the few resources he provides.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: B+
Jan 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. H is horrible. If you like to ask questions, he doesn't care. Exams are IMPOSSIBLE: class avg was 60%. His lectures are not helpful, and neither is the homework. HARD CLASS but this professor made is even WORSE. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR, if you have to, drop the class!!! No one in my class every knew what was going on. Save your time and $$!!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: B
Jan 20, 2021
Would take again

Dr. H is very helpful if you put forth the effort to go to his office hours AND put in the work outside of class. His tests are VERY HARD, so you'll want to start studying far in advance for the final. He's a super nice guy and very smart, but you are going to have to work extremely hard for your grade.

1.0
5.0
SCO2550
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I dread working on this class every single day. The homework is poorly correlated to what is taught during lecture. He is good at connecting content to the real world, and sometimes ok at explaining concepts, but execution of problem solving is poorly taught and I heavily rely on the textbook for this class. I feel like I'm teaching myself.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
SCO2550
Grade: A+
May 4, 2021
Would take again

Lots of lecture videos. Engaging, although could definitely be more concise. Majority of grade dependent on assignments which are graded leniently. Course is graded on a curve so it is fairly manageable to get a good grade as long as you apply yourself. Seems to be the best stats teacher for this class from what I've heard

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: A-
May 6, 2021
Would take again

Dr. H is a fantastic teacher. But his method of teaching simply is by loading a ton of material into student's hands. He is clearly a great instructor, but his class is extremely hard. Handful of weekly assignments are on your plate every week, expect to give this class a lot of time commitment. He's a great professor, but get ready to work hard.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
MBA6120
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2021
Would take again

Tough class, but Prof. Huchendorf was solid all around.

5.0
4.0
MBA6120
Grade: A
Feb 24, 2022
Would take again

It took a few weeks to pick up the momentum for this class, but by the end, I really appreciated Dr. H's structure in the syllabus/assignments. He was quick to respond to emails and clarify questions/uncertainty. Expect to put in a lot of time outside of class, but if you do, it'll pay off.

Respected
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
SCO2550
Grade: A+
Mar 1, 2022
Would take again

Dr. H is a cool dude and a nice grader. He lets you use notes and is a fair grader. He will put all the tools you need for an A right in front of you. Sometimes homework takes a while and his in class assignments get a little annoying. And lectures can get boring. But he is corny and funny, nice, helpful and offers extra credit often.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
SCO2550
Grade: C
Mar 28, 2022

You are tested in materials before he teaches them. He does not give good examples of problems and really does not put in much effort to help you understand the material. By far the worst class experience I have had at UMN. I would highly recommend not taking his classes

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MBA6120
Grade: A-
Apr 14, 2022
Would take again

I am very grateful for the chance to have Dr. H in charge with my class. He has incredible powerful experience in Data Analysis and Statistics for Managers and from the first module I was fascinated about this subject and Dr. H made it more captivating. Great knowledge addition for my business career. Thank you Dr. H

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
SCO2550
Grade: A-
May 5, 2022

Dr.H is is pretty bad at teaching the material. He talks so fast and doesn't really give you time to process and think about what you just learned. If you miss a class, GOOD LUCK getting caught back up because this class is fast paced. He isn't very helpful and doesn't do much for you to help you succeed. He doesn't do exam reviews either.

Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
SCO3059
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2023

Every 2 hour lecture is just information being thrown at you, there is one exam worth half your grade. No practice problems for this exam. A student in this class who had a family death and missed 2-3 weeks of class, the professor told him that he could not get any points for those assignments. Every time I asked a question I was more confused.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
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71%

Textbook Required

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