Well duh, you have to pay attention and go to class. The hardest part of the class is that the test includes definitions and explanations, something I never had to do in high school. Lecture notes are very helpful, and you get extra credit if you turn them in at the final. Tests accurately reflect what we learned in class, and I learned a lot.

This isn't as people make it out to be. You cannot miss a class or else you will be totally lost. There are homeworks that are extrememly high in difficulty, but you can work with whoever you want and they only grade 2 out of 5-6 questions. Office hours are a must in this class cuz they help you out a lot. Tests are pretty easy if you study.

My god, such a hard class. Had a panic attack after the first test and called my mom, sobbing. Good reality check, though! Ended up with a B+, finally. He is a really good teacher, though. Get to know him outside of class and he will help you.

Carty is a very intellegent professor. be prepared to study and do work. the homeworks are difficult, but very possible. if you go to tutoring you can get 100% on every homework assignment. the tests aren't that hard. never miss class, or you will be behind. overall, i really enjoyed the class and the material.

He tries to be funny, the class isn't difficult, an overall alright course

Must have some intelligence and work ethic to do well in this course. Attend ALL lectures. Hmwk is hard, but u can get A's by going to tutoring hours. The 3rd exam is the toughest, so do well on the first two. Make sure to study for the exams, they're tough. He's funny, intelligent, but intimidating. The professor is good, the course is hard.

Tough class, but if you work hard it will pay off. Go to office hours to get help on homework. He will never give you the answer, but he will make you think about it and learn. He's tough, but you learn better because of it. He's also more willing to help than it may seem.

much harder than it has to be. homeworks are nearly impossible to do on your own, and the tutor hours that cartys not at are useless. really nice and understanding guy though.

If you are willing to do the practice problems and go in for the free tutoring (five days a week, twice a day) for the graded homework, and attend nearly every lecture, you can get a B or above in this class. It's an extremely structured class! If you really want a good grade, you can get it.

carty is great. he's so handsome and sexy. he is such a wonderful professor.

Hard homework that's hard to do without tutoring. Normal difficulty exams. Don't expect notes on returned homework or exams. Coursepacket a must.

Here is an unbiased opinion: This class is a tough one, but if you work hard enough you can get an A. Probbly not the easiest class ever but it can be done. Go to the help sessions. Do the practice tests. Go to class. That's all you gotta do.

The class is pretty difficult, but structured. Some incompetent TAs but not Tom's fault. I thought he was very helpful outside of class hours and even bumped up my grade when he shouldn't have.

probably the most demanding class i have taken here, but also probably the one in which i learned the most. carty explains topics with the utmost clarity, and makes sure his students know what is expected of them. no surprises on exams, and homeworks are difficult, but helpful. overall, i'd say carty is one of the top professors on this campus.

This guy is fair. He answers questions when u ask. There are very helpful tutoring hours everyday for the class. DONT BUY THE BOOK; U DONT NEED IT!! GO TO CLASS! Sit in the front so you can pay attention. Dont be intimidated by what others say. There are old tests you can look at online, so you always have an idea of what to study for the test.

Great class, great teaching. All students saying that it sucked dont understand a single thing about business. Take an advanced econ/finance/logistics class and you ll see how extremely helpful and easy this class was.

good teacher, funny. Teaches and interesting class. Those who do poorly in this class must not pay attention because everything is very well explained in lecture. Not an easy class but is very enjoyable.

Carty is a great lecturer; highly recommended for students that want to learn. His tests are not easy, but they are fair content-wise. The textbook sucked thus making the homework assignments insanely time consuming. A problem in the homework required looking up a table of integrals to figure out, but of course the table isn't in the book...

Carty was a pretty solid lecturer and if you engage yourself in the material and actually go and participate in discussions, you will get a good grade. Also the exams are very similar to the practice exams that he posts.

Very solid lecturer. Go to lectures and discussion and be engaged in material. Carty is not a "coddler," i.e. he won't give you points on a test just for complaining. He has very thorough notes in lectures, so be sure to write down everything he says. Use class notes way more than the book.

Great teacher. Go to lecture, stay on top of HW and discussions. Wants you to do well and helps you to succeed if you take the initiative.

He is a funny teacher who knows his stuff. If you go to lecture and study for tests, this class is a breeze, and occasionally fun when Carty is on his game.

He's one of the best teachers i have had so far. Even though there are a lot of people who dont rate him hi on here, the only reason for that would be that they cant figure out that you have to study more than just the night before an exam. Do your homework and study and youll love Carty. Really nice guy and more than willing to help.

One of the best teachers I've ever had. He's really interested in teaching his students mathematics, not just helping them memorize formulas. Basically, with little to no effort, you will fail his class. But with a willingness to attend lecture and study, you will come out of his class with a real and thorough understanding of the material.

Great teacher. You can tell he loves what he teaches and he knows it really well. Discussion sections can be very helpful if you take advantage of the TA's knowledge. Also, to get a good grade on a test, you absolutely must go over all lecture notes, discussion solutions, and homework solutions. Do that and you'll be fine!

Carty knows his material. He is a great lecturer. To do well in this class you must study and study more. Most exam questions are right out of the HW problems. Challenging but good and fair class.

TC is a menace to society... everyone at the University of Illinois should take his class and know the mathematician inside TC... a professor to remember for the ages, and a name to remember for the future of mathematics. TC's calculus and comedy blend together to form the parametrization of a perfect class...

I hate when teachers post commments pretending they're students when it's obvious that the teacher is the one writing them. We're not stupid. Stop it Carty. Anyways, he knows what he teaches. To pass, you are gonna have to do and know all the hw probs, the discussion probs, the practice probs, and the lecture notes. The class is hard, but passable.

He is the right person if you are looking for a Calc 3 instructor who explains things well and has the patience to walk you through every homework problems during office hour.

In the beginning, Carty *definitely* tries to scare you, but after a while, you realize he's really a good guy at heart, BRILLIANT beyond belief, humorous, and compassionate. He will spend time helping you if needed. However, you need to actually put an effort in this class. He won't tolerate any BS from anyone.

Funny guy. He has ridiculously difficult tests so study hard. Other than the tests the class is not tough.

Excellent teacher if you want to learn. If not, avoid him. His tests are hard but fair.

Carty teaches you how college works. LIVE OR DIE.

Tom is definitely a good professor though his homework is very hard. But he is very awesome when you go to his office hour. I enjoyed it. He has very organized notes, but he doesn't follow the book's order. If you dont want to read the book all the time, take his class. In a word, you have to study hard in order to get a good grade.

If you skip going to lectures and discussion sections, and skip doing homework you will fail. He requires effort. He has a different teaching style from most math teachers because his class isn't cut'n'dry since he uses creative examples and humor. Everyone typically fails his 4th exam (Greens, Stokes, et cetera) so do not worry too much about it.

"Tough but Fair" is the best phrase to describe his classes. He is not like any other math professor I've ever had... that's a good thing.

great guy kind of an ass but still great guy one of the few non-researchers who teaches and loves to do it

Carty will make you work for whatever grade you get. That said, by having you put in the work, you take it on yourself to learn the material. Active listening a must. In his office hours, he's just a normal guy and will try his hardest to help you learn. I think he's funny

He is a good lecturer.Don't blame him if you get a bad grade...it's your problem.The past exams are really helpful.

Alright, all you hear is that Carty is terrible and the class is impossible. False. Go to class, take good notes, go to discussion, ask your TA questions, do the homework, study the practice problems and the practice tests. Use other resources to study (Pauls Calc Notes/Cramster/Friends). Carty's teaching style is different, not bad. Work hard!

It can be an intimidating course but if you put the work in, you can get an A

Great teacher, great guy, doesn't stand for complaining or excuses. A bit vulgar but funny. Very tough class, but worth it.

Teaches at Bradley now. His lectures link/flow together well, making reviewing for finals much easier. Tests can be challenging. He is extremely helpful in office hours; make use of them. He writes pretty much everything important on the board; make sure you jot it all down for good reference! He's also pretty funny. One of my favorite professors.

Surprised to see a low score. If you want to learn math and not just get an easy A, Tom is awesome. Gives easy to understand lecture notes so you're able to think about concepts, and not focus on writing. Best of all, he genuinely helps you out and makes sure you understand without making you feel stupid. One of the best teachers I've had.