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I have always been TERRIBLE at math. I saved my finite course for my final semester (stupid, I know) and was so scared to start it. Professor Whitt made it bearable. If I can pass this class with a B ANYONE can. Just do the homework, SHOW UP (quizzes). Whoever says he's difficult just doesn't try hard enough. I barely studied. You'll be fine.
I loved History of Math with Dr. Whitt! I really felt like I learned more "math knowledge" in this one class than I have during 3 years of CalDiff EQAnalysis. Seriously really interesting stuff. The paper he assigns is pretty difficult so start early! (Take him!!)
Easy to understand and had tests similar to the homework.
Awful teacher.
I used to be the best at math and now after taking his math I absolutely hate math. He explains things in ways that only he really understands, plus his handwriting sucks, I cannot take notes cause I cannot read it.
He is super chill and as long as you go to class you can easily make an A. He assigns homework but doesn't grade it; however, it is very beneficial to do. There are weekly quizzes with 2-3 problems and all of the tests have bonus points. Would definitely recommend.
hated this class
Awesome professor take him if possible
Dr. Whitt is a phenomenal professor. His lectures are coherent and very easy to follow. The homework looks very similar to the lectures and the tests look similar to the homework. He definitely wants you to succeed and to learn the material. If I could've taken him for every math class leading up to this class I would've. He's great.
I wish I could've taken Dr. Whitt for every math class up until now. He is amazing. His lectures are incredibly easy to follow and he doesn't add in a bunch of information that is irrelevant. There's a quiz every week which helps you not fall behind.
One of the more interesting and easier teachers to follow. Works fast, but really teaches his students the material. He seems to want everyone to do well but leaves it in the student's hands for the most part. Willing to help outside of class as well. His Diff EQ class seems to be a little harder than others, but still is a very good teacher.
Dr. Whitt is good at explaining how to do the problems he assigns. Typical lecture periods will consist of nearly half answering previously assigned homework problems, and the rest learning new material. He dropped our lowest quiz score and replaced our lowest test with the final grade.
One of the fairest teachers I've had. His tests are very fair, and if you do the suggested homework problems, you have a very good chance of getting an A. He takes questions about the homework at the beginning of every class, and is hella helpful. Highly recommend.
This class is not very difficult if you do all the homework. He spends as much time as possible working homework problems in class. He usually tells you when the quizzes will be and they are really similar to the homework. He drops the lowest quiz. Their are two exams, each with 15 bonus points, and the final will replace the lowest exam grade.
A good guy and you can tell he enjoys the subjects, but he relies on confusing books to make the problems and examples for him. 60% of the class will be on proofs, 40% on sets and probability. Two tests plus a final and a quiz every week. He'll replace lowest grade with the final (if better). Not a hard class but he made it confusing to me.
Good teacher for what is basically calculus IV. 3 Tests and weekly quizzes with the final replacing the lowest test (if better) and 2 worst quizzes dropped. Homework isn't graded but you'll need the practice. He'll expect you to remember a lot of concepts from previous classes with little to no review. Overall a great teacher for the subject.
Every day in this class he strived to give as many students as possible an understanding of a very abstract math. If you did his homework, which wasn't awful, he'd solve it in class the next day. His tests mimicked the assignments he gave and his grading policy was especially generous. Great teacher and explained everything thoroughly.
One of the hardest classes I have ever taken, although the material is hard, the professor is pretty good. Homework isn't graded but it is a must to pass tests. Quizzes every other week, open notes and homework but studying is a must. Be prepared the first test covers first nine weeks and is very hard. Curves well and final covers everything well.
He is pretty good. Sometimes he over explains things that make simple material seem more difficult. You will have a quiz every Friday that's either on web assign or in class on paper. The web assign quizzes will raise your grade because because you can use your notes.
He is a very straightforward teacher with his lectures, you could do well in the class and not show up however if attencence is low he threatens to give pop quizzes. The quizzes if not done WILL bring your grade down. Always answered emails and if you had a scheduling conflict would make time to meet.
Attendance isn't mandatory but its hard to pass without the lectures. Lots of homework but can boost your grade at the end of the semester. Quizes every Friday DO THEM! He drops your lowest quiz and test score which helps your grade a lot. Gives partial credit on tests. I would definitely recommend him for precal
He's boring as all get-out, but he teaches you what you need to know to pass. Please do the homework, and showing up to class generally isn't a bad idea.
Very good teacher but he seems to spend a lot of time on proofs and things that aren't very important. Was occasionally funny and always a very nice person. He was great at answering any questions, and gave many opportunities for bonus points. If you don't pass this class with at least a C, it is your fault.
I'm not very talented with math or science, but professor Whitt is thorough with his explanations and is open to discuss and help with any issues in his office hours.
He drops the lowest test grade. Homework assignments online are way harder so if you do those you'll be fine on the test. Not good about office hours
Very thorough in explaining new concepts during lectures, and is always welcome to questions or to re go over something during class. Tests and quizzes (most of which are online) are just like the homework on WebAssign
Dr. Whitt is a great guy and gives clear and understandable lectures. He has a raspy voice, which can make him hard to understand occasionally. Very personable, and cracks some funny jokes now and then. The material is pretty hard to understand so make sure keep up on homework.
Mr. Whitt is a great lecturer. He makes everything clear and does tons of examples. Textbooks are free which is an obvious plus. This class is by no means easy, you have to do the homework to pass. Homework isn't turned in, but it's obvious if you haven't done it. Put forth a decent effort and you'll make a B.
Pretty hard class compared to Calc I. Gives four tests and a final. Tests reflect the optional homework he assigns, but he tacks on a few hard ones. Final was easy and was just like the other tests. Quizzes every Friday during the last half of class. Drops two quizzes and replaces lowest test with final. Good lectures, but be ready to work.
Dr. Whitt is pretty good. You can tell that he loves teaching. His class was hard given that it was Cal 2, but doable if you put in the work. DO THE SUGGESTED HOMEWORK PROBLEMS. He sometimes pulls questions straight from the HW and puts them on his tests and quizzes. He also lets you ask questions about the HW at the beginning of each class.
I had never taken Calculus in high school, so the beginning of the year was rough. I went into Whitt's office hours multiple times a week to ask questions, and he was always more than happy to help me. I definitely recommend going into his office hours because he graded my things a little easier the rest of the year. Funny guy, great teacher.
Dr. Whitt is a great guy and every time I went to talk to him about my grade or ask questions I could tell that he really cared and wanted to help. All of his tests pretty much matched the homework but he would put one or two extremely hard questions on the test and if you didn't get them right it was impossible to make an A.
Very easy to understand and will answer hw questions. He gives lots of hw and doesn't take it up, but the problems are on the test. There's no extra credit, but he does scale the tests by making them 105-110 points/100. I had never taken AP calc in high school, but Dr. Whitt taught this class very well, and I'm glad I got him for calc I.
Dr. Whitt is a good professor, but this course at Auburn University is awful. We were only graded on 5 quizzes, 2 midterms, and a final. If you don't keep up with the homework all semester the quizzes will hurt your grade a lot. Dr. Whitt is very easy to get along with and he will always help if you go to him. Great professor. Worst course at AU.
Had to retake pre-cal first semester due to my SAT score. My high school class was a lot harder than his. Just go and copy the notes he writes, do the webassign (a lot but very easy), show up for quizzes/exams and you'll get good grades. Also drops lowest test score and reopens webassign at end to help you get higher HW grade.
It took me a while to get used to his teaching style, but overall he was a decent teacher. Doing homework is SO important! Hw is not mandatory, but he will give you about 70 problems you can choose from to practice after every lecture. The final in honors cal is NOT common, so a lot of the final looked very similar to tests.
Dr. Whitt is really good at relaying his knowledge to the class. I had never taken Calculus before in high school, and I struggled early on in this course because I didn't do the suggested (but not required) homework. If you do the suggested homework from the very beginning, you should do fine. He writes his own final and drops the lowest grades.
Dr. Whitt is laid-back and easygoing, tells you exactly what you need to know, and doesn't go over things that don't have practical applications. Test questions are taken directly from the homework (which is optional but highly recommended), and weekly quizzes let you know where you should be in the homework. Cool dude, would definitely take again.
very dif teacher as the subject of the course changes. first impression: strange guy. went to his office hours once, & he walked around in his once-white socks. 5 tests and the lowest score is dropped. these are the only grades apart from the corresponding lab tests that are equally as low as the lecture's. do yourself a favor, and don't take him.
If you're not good at science already, don't take this class, and def don't take Prof Whitt. The class is just a complete lecture for the whole class period on the chapter. Only grades are tests (5) of which he drops the lowest one and the lab grade.
I have never had a more confusing professor in my life. I have him for concepts of science. He tells you to read the textbook to pass the tests, yet the tests have little information that actually comes from the text or any of the material he teaches. I study my butt off and still make terrible grades on the tests. I would NEVER recommend him.
dr. whitt is a terrible concepts professor. it is clear that he doesn't want to be teaching the class. his lectures are incredibly boring, and if you want to make a decent grade on the test, you have to read the textbook. he ended up taking attendance every day, so even though you learn nothing in the lectures you still have to go.
Dr. Whitt is a terrible teacher for SMCH10101. I would never take his class again. This is not a class where the tests averages should be in the 60s. There is no scaling and no other way to earn point other than tests. His lectures are boring and honestly pointless. You can spend hours reading and studying the textbook and still make a B at best.
I hated this professor so much. he is very boring and lectures straight out of the book. tests are VERY hard and they are your only grade for the class. And he does not care about his students. Going to his office hours also does not help at all.
He could be a great professor for his actual expertise, but DO NOT TAKE CONCEPTS. Everyone I've spoken to took it thinking it was an "easy" class recommended by their advisor but it's the worst. Boring lectures with practically no information. Tests are way too hard, you could study for weeks and MAYBE get a B. Class average was a D for every test.
I took this class last semester because my advisor told me that it would be the "easiest" science, oh she was wrong. There were a total of 5 exams and that concluded your grades in that class. It did not matter how long I studied for I scraped a C on every test and the average for the class always came out to be at or around a D.
Dr. Whitt is very knowledgeable and has high expectations. He expects that you remember a lot from previous math classes. He gives homework online and it is not too difficult. The exams are hard. I always did well on the homework and quizzes, but the tests would have tricky numbers and operations. He is good enough, but I won't take him again.
I am pretty good at math and this class was extremely hard for me. Lectures go too fast and Professor Whitt expects you to pull things out of your brain from math classes you took in high school. Tests are pretty short but very difficult. Do the webassign every week and show up for Friday quizzes if you want a half decent grade
After taking concepts of science, I did not feel like I benefited from his teaching methods and i wouldnt take his class again. I had a really hard time with the class. However, I emailed him about my borderline grade at the end of the semester and he surprisingly bumped it up the extra point I needed.
Good professor. The class was extremely difficult but that's expected. Tests would cover things never seen before to see "who deserves an A." Have to know how to every HW problem even though there is a ton. Only bad thing is he could only cover so much in class so we mainly did easier problems in lecture while tests and quizzes were harder problems
Cal 2 is going to be hard regardless of who you have but he's the best choice by far. Although attendance isn't mandatory, he covers a lot in each lecture so make sure to go. There's a lot of hw so keep up because he will pull almost all of his test questions from that. The final is worth 45% of your grade. Hard class but really good at teaching it
This class wasn't easy, but if you do what Dr. Whitt suggests: go to class, homework problems, ask questions, then you will be prepared for the tests. Earning a B in his class is a good grade. Dr. Whitt is very professional, understanding, and easily accessible.
Dr. Whitt is impossible to get in touch with, does not answer emails, and does not seem to care about the class. Hes always makes excuses as to why he didnt get lectures up or isnt prepared. The study guides and quizzes are not at all representative of the tests even though he says in class that the tests are based on them. I would not recommend
Dr. Whitt was okay of a professor... hes horrible at responding to emails but his lectures were pretty self explanatory. I think hes more of a math professor than science.. seemed to always put our class on the back burner.
He's super hard and learning cal online really was terrible. No enthusiasm. He knows what he's talking about but doesn't know how to explain things well.
Dr. Whitt seems like he is genuine, but Cal is not a class to be taken online. He doesn't respond to emails. He doesn't put grades in so you don't know what you actually have in the class. You only know what you made on the test. One test no one passed except one person, so he didn't scale it. Before I dropped the class our test averages was a 45
this class was very interesting. Professor Whitt was not a great professor for this course which was super frustrating. I took this class thinking it would be an easy A, but it was not super easy, like I expected. The tests are not difficult, but you do have to actually try to get an A. I would steer clear of Professor Whitt though.
Good guys but is terrible at teaching science. If you are not a science major or are typically good at science, DO NOT TAKE HIM. I studied so hard and typically had 250 flashcards and would still make a C on the tests. He does drop some of your lowest grades but it doesn't really matter because test are 67.5% of your overall grade
Calculus is not a class that should be taught online and especially not by Dr. Whitt. Each class was spent going over the homework, but if you don't understand the lectures you will struggle with the homework. Do the problems in the textbook! Each test the class had a failing average and the only thing that saved me was partial credit and a curve.
I would not recommend Dr. Whitt. In his science classes he just briefly goes over the material, while you have to read the book and watch lectures on your own. He really did not teach us, and his tests were very difficult. However, he is always open to answering questions but barely anyone knows what questions to ask.
Do the homework and book problems and youll be fine. Hes a nice guy and enjoys what he teaches, but his tests can be a little difficult.
do. not. take. If you're looking for an easy basic concepts of science class, you came to the wrong place. Tough tests, lots of reading, and no mercy. Most of the class wrote formal complaints and got no emails back from anyone. Save yourself and skip this one.
Dr. Whitt is a very smart person but doesn't always explain things clearly. I took cal in high school, but I wouldn't suggest Whitt if this is your first cal class. His tests were very difficult with problems in their most complicated form. All tests were curved but not put into canvas to see what you had in the class. Lots of homework and quizzes
The class was overall really difficult. He went over homework in class rather than lecturing. The tests were very difficult with most problems being the most complicated ones possible. He does curve the test and he gives a lot of partial credit.
DO NOT TAKE CONCEPTS OF SCIENCE WITH PROFESSOR WHITT!!!!!! Hates his students, and does not teach
Took class online, with recorded lectures, then recitation at scheduled class time. His lectures were very proof-heavy, and his recitation period was mostly going over HW problems people had trouble with. Good dude cares about his students. Really struggled with the online format, in person would be better. Tests are hard but curved usually.
Cal2 is hard anywhere, but it was especially difficult online. I always considered myself good at math, but this class changed that. Whitt has office hours by scheduling and on Fridays, but he never responds to email. The class was asynchronous so I can't really blame him. Difficult class.
Save yourself.
Well DONT TAKE THIS CLASS. He doesnt teach us anything, every single lecture is an hour and a half but nothing he says is on the exam, only way to pass this class is to self teach with a textbook. He also says he takes attendance, thats a lie. I dont even know what else to say besides SAVE YOURSELF!
Ended up having to medically withdraw from this semester but Dr. Whitt is a good guy. He was very understanding and laid back about my accommodations unlike some professors. Definitely make use of the textbook & watch old lectures he posts to canvas to ensure a passing grade, also make sure to know your unit circle + trig BEFORE taking this class.
Does not teach. Just copies notes. Class problems are not similar to test. Would not recommend.
Don't take this guy. Is not understanding and just copies the notes. Does not explain what anything means or tell you when any tests are. Save yourself.
Immediately no. Started out the first day of the semester saying if he catches you cheating he'll get you kicked out of the university. Also said that if we took this class for an easy credit we were wrong. So he's really into his students succeeding as you can tell.
This course is pretty easy, he is very lecture heavy but as long as you read the notes he provides for each chapter youll do fine on his tests. Most of the test questions are from the reading checks also. theres really not a way to fail this class unless you just dont try at all
Worst. Professor. Ever. Great guy but does not enjoy teaching this course. Claims attendance is mandatory but does not check. 90% of your grade is on 5 exams (50 questions) along with small quizzes that only sometimes help. Be prepared to reread the chapters multiple times and to study A LOT to do well. Somewhat easy material, but very dense.
Took dual-enrollment cal in high school and finished with over a 100, somehow this class that you'd think I'd ace became the hardest class of my semester. He throws random things into tests that aren't on the homework, practice sheets, or in class. His lectures aren't helpful and his notes make no sense.
This class is supposed to be an easy science for non science people. Whitt makes this class ridiculously hard. He talks for an hour and a half and nothing he says is on the exams. Reading the book is the only was to do good and even still there are things on the exams that come from thin air. Save yourself and pick a different professor.
Tests are not at all parallel to difficulty taught in class. DO NOT TAKE.
Teaching style: lecture on topic & where it derives from. Graded HW: WebAssign (no point bc you need a calculator to solve parts of it when the class itself isnt allowed them); suggested HW problems per each topic (30-50) very similar to test Qs. Tests: 7 Qs with multiple parts & are majority of grade. Got B w/ tutoring & took calc AB/BC in HS
Prof Whitt is a good teacher, but you have to work for a decent grade. Easy to ask for help during office hours. You need to do the problems he recommends to really understand. Attendance is mandatory, and there is homework. Tests arent that difficult or different from the homework. The final is bs tho. Dont take if you want an easy A
Professor Whitt is a nice guy, he generally just works through problems during class and explains as he goes. There are 4 tests and the final, he is a more than fair grader and is generally pretty kind when grading tests.
I have never fell a sleep in class so many times, but his lectures were so boring. Half of the test questions, you have never been taught in class. His study guides are not accurate to the test. And he is not willing to help out with extra credit.
Professor Whitt is a good teacher if you're dedicated to passing. If you don't show up to classes and do the homework as well as the recommended problems before the tests you probably won't pass. The tests are pretty difficult but if you study you can pass pretty handily.
Tests are difficult but rightfully so if you want to be prepared for the final. He dedicates multiple lectures just for answering homework questions. Glad to help outside of class or discuss grading. Explains concepts mathematically and verbally for multiple learning types. Really nice guy if you put the effort in. Not easy but no calculus class is
Prof Whitt teaches his lectures by writing down every piece of info on a paper and casting it. Not everyone's cup of tea in teaching styles and his exams can be very difficult since he chooses the harder questions. If you've taken Cal before you should be fine but he sometimes over explains things and makes concepts harder than they need to be.
Dr. Whitt was a good professor for me in Calc 1, his tests are rather difficult and he makes this clear from day 1 that this is to prepare you for the final. He likes to use a lot of trig on both his tests and quizzes. He is very helpful outside of class and responds to emails in a very timely manner. He prepares students very well.
Dr. Whitt was a good Calc 1 professor for me. His exams are really demanding, and he makes it plain from the start that this is to prepare you for the final. On both his tests and quizzes, he utilizes a lot of trig. Outside of class, he is quite helpful and replies to emails in a timely manner. He does an excellent job of preparing his students.
After attempting to take an Honors Calculus I class first semester and dropping it after 2 weeks, Dr. Whitt's class was fairly easy in comparison. Dr. Whitt's tests are difficult, but he makes sure to let you know that from the very first day because of the difficulty of the final. If you do the homework and study for the tests, you should do fine.
Dr. Whitt is a fantastic professor. He's extremely well-versed in calculus. However, his tests are extremely hard and weigh a lot.
The lecures really arent worth going to because youll teach yourself a lot of the material anyway. Read the textbook for the test and you should be good.
Dr. Whitt is great. The tests are super easy and come right out of the textbook. The lectures can be a little bland, but he is a good teacher overall. He's a solid choice.
Terrible teacher for a supposed "easy" science class. Acted like he didn't care at all or wanted to be there. Said on the first day of class that this was a very easy class but he likes to make it extremely difficult. You have to learn how to take his tests which are unreasonably hard. Dont take him for concepts of science if there's another choice
The most boring lecture you will ever attend. Said class would be easy at beginning but the tests are not easy at all
I know many people don't like Thomas Whitt, but he isn't awful. I didn't pay attention to any lectures and still have an A. How well you do is mainly based on whether you read the textbook and memorize the practice quizzes. He also is pretty reasonable over email. Lectures are boring, but it isn't difficult to get an A.
i went to his class for a while, read the WHOLE textbook and took notes on everything is still got Cs and Ds on the test so i have no idea what to do to get a good grade. the first week the average test grade was 72 and he was impressed so that explains it. don't bother going to class just study the reading checks and study guide.
Lectures are boring and don't help much with the exams. Exams are hard so find the time and resources to study. Took this class because I thought it would be easy but he makes this basic level science class difficult for absolutely no reason. Labs are fine, kinda long and boring but it's only once a week so that makes up for it.
Really easy Pre-Calculus with trig class! I did great on every test but quizzes are only 3 questions most of the time so harder to make it a good grade.
Thomas Whitt is an irregular professor. It is apparent he does not care for the class that he teaches, and was generally unpleasant to speak to. On the first day, he attempted to intimidate students with the difficulty of his course. His lectures are long-winded and pointless. Tests are filled with random info from vague margins of the book.
Dr. Whitt was a strange professor. Tried to use scare tactics on day 1 to get students to respect him. Tests are a random tossup. There will be material never once discussed in his very boring lectures. Whitt was actively sweating during classes even late into November, and put as much effort into hygiene as he did our course.
Ah. Mr. Thomas Whitt. What a boring, uninspiring individual. He's strictly a math teacher, so concepts of science seems to be a class he dreads. This is very evident through the fact that his lectures do not mean anything when it comes to his exams. If you plan on making a B, then you just need to read the book. An A will require more of your time.
Attendance is mandatory and he is so hard to understand. His tests are directly from chapter quizzes and the study guide he posts. He is just an awful teacher but if you memorize the chapter quizzes the tests aren't too hard. He drops your lowest test grade which is nice and I never opened up the book once.
Attendance is mandatory but class is important to attend, if you miss a class you basically miss a quarter of the unit. There are 4 tests and a final with weekly quizzes on the math cengage website. Professor Whitt is a really good teacher and is amazing at teaching all the material you must know to succeed.
He is an okay teacher, the tests are a bit hard if you do not attend his class. He allows three absences, and will take off on participation if you miss more. I have tried using quizlet/study guide for his tests but they only help a little bit. He does reading checks for each chapter online and that is what kept my grade up.
Professor Whitt was a great Pre-cal teacher. He is very helpful and wants you to ask questions so you can understand and succeed. The homework is optional but if you want to do well on the tests it is mandatory. Go to class, take notes, do the homework and it'll be easy.
The tests are way too hard for a pre-requisite class. You don't gain anything from going to class but attendance is mandatory so you just have to sit through it. You'd be better off teaching yourself from the textbook. If you have the chance, take someone else but if not, his class is doable.
Never actually took attendance but says it is mandatory and it really is if you want to pass. Mostly online quizzes, and the tests are the bulk of the grade, but he gives partial credit. Good lecturer and if you study and practice you will do well.
Lectures are irrelevant to the material but attendance is required. The only way you will get an A is if you put in effort and read the textbook/ study guides for tests. Prof puts little effort into the class and it shows. Drops lowest test and 3 lowest quizzes which is nice.
His lectures are straight from the textbook, and he doesn't explain things well. His exams are significantly harder than his lectures or any practice material he gives, making it hard to do well on the tests. He is very accessible via email. He does replace your lowest exam grade with the final grade if it's higher so that's nice.
Overall decent teacher. I disliked his lectures so I used a free online course provided by another institution. His tests are fair. You can succeed in the course if you spend the time to do practice questions. I was able to get above a 100.
No attendance, but its advisable to go. Doesn't use the textbook, but topics match. There will be a quiz every week (usually online). Homework (online) is based on the chapter, so the amount varies pretty heavily. Tests are a mix of easier and harder problems. Approachable, easy to reach out of class and willing to work with you within reason.
Attendance not mandatory, but I would go. Gives pretty boring lectures, but is bearable. Not the best at teaching the information in a digestible way. 4 tests for whole semester, counting for a good bit of your grade, but final replaces lowest. Kind of grades tough. Not awful, but not great at actually teaching the information. Do the homework.
Lectures are mandatory but are basically him reading out the book. Tests consisted of material straight out of the book, some of which was not mentioned in class. If you do take him be prepared to read the textbook and be forced to attend a pointless boring lecture. Tests were all multiple choice.
He isn't a science teacher but random COSAM teachers are made to teach this class every semester. The lectures are pretty boring but if you just read the textbook chapters you should pass all the tests. He gives chapter quizzes and a lot of those questions are on the test. Pretty easy if you just read and he's a nice guy.
Absolutely awful and doesn't care about how students do in his class. The lectures are horrible, he doesn't actually explain anything and tests are very poorly written.
Very good lectures make sure to attend. Tests are medium difficulty just study. Partial credit is your friend. An A is easy with effort, a pass is guaranteed. Cal 2 is hard but you will be fine. Professor Whitt was willing to answer questions and work with you. Tests were 45% of grade and final was 25%. Be prepared and study. Good luck!
Dr. Whitt was my lecturer for cal 2 and did a good job of teaching a notoriously hard subject. He posts notes and videos of him going through them on canvas and there is recitation as supplemental instruction. He counts attendance and rounds up your grade if needed given you have good attendance. He is also helpful and accessible in office hours.
Dr. Whitt was a great professor. He explained everything clearly and he prepares you well for the final. His tests are difficult, but they really do ensure that you understand the course material. Would take again!
Very good teacher and lecturer, but he makes his test questions unnecessarily hard.
Taking a concepts of science course feels kind of like seventh grade science, but he didn't teach it that way. He took it seriously and provided numerous real-world examples for concepts. Teaches to textbook, but that's how concepts of science is usually taught. Sets you up very well to take other sciences later.
This is my 2nd time taking Cal 1, I decided to do it again for a refresher on Cal. I made a 101.7 the 1st time, and currently sit with a 71. Test are way too hard, he loves to use trig and even if you get the right answer on a test, you could have points taken off for dumb errors like showing your work. Overall awful experience, do not take him!
Worst class I've taken here. Class averages for tests are 70s or below. I go to class and study and still fail every test. makes zero sense. he's also so unapproachable, never answers emails and blames it on "the wifi at my appt was broken all week" every single time. he actually sucks. I shouldn't be fighting for my life in an intro to science
One of the best lecturers I have had (from my perspective). He poses interesting questions and follows a mostly intuitive route for solving the problems. If you just want to do, he won't be for you. If you want to understand, Thomas Whitt's your man.
He was the best math teacher I've ever had. He explains concepts in a way you can easily understand and logically solves new problems for the class to understand how you get the answer and where it comes from. If you just want to do the math, he's not for you, but if you want to understand why you're doing what you're doing, then take him.
This professor was the hardest professor I've ever taken in my life. All he does in class is go over definitions and give the simplest problems that do not compare to the questions on the test. He is really nice and understanding over email though. My advisor even told me that everyone does not like him as a professor.
Personally, had a great experience with him, as long as you do the homework and pay attention during the lectures, you'll do fine. The tests are pretty hard but if you do the suggested homework, he gives you in the book you should get an A or B on his tests. His lectures are pretty long and boring, but if you he posts his lectures online.
This is the easiest science class ever. All of the reading and lab quizzes can be found on quizlet. The tests are not hard-you just have to put in effort. His lectures are pointless but mandatory. He drops the lowest test and 3 lowest quizzes. I definitely recommend taking concepts
Lectures can be boring but explains things pretty well. Writes lengthy defs in lectures but just study the general concept. Gives lots of partial credit and always curves. Dropped the lowest test, quizzes, and homework. Online quizzes are two attempts and homework gives you 5 attempts per question with some tutorials.
I am an A-student but this class may be my first C at Auburn...and I'm a junior. The effort this class required is impractical for the most basic level science offered at Auburn. Dr. Whitt is cynical and doesn't want to be teaching this class, and the results of the class as a whole show this. Only one exam averaged above a C.
Easiest class ever, lectures are boring tho. Posts his version of lecture notes on canvas, along with the slideshow and study guides. 5 tests, drops the lowest grade. Tests are STRAIGHT out of textbook so just make sure you read. I spend my class time reading the textbook instead of listening to him. Lab is the easiest thing ever, just show up.
Straightforward class, lots of lectures.
this class was so difficult and you can't get behind. Whitt is nice though. study hella and good luck.
Not a bad teacher, but I could see his teaching style being difficult for some to follow. His lectures consist of him writing down a lot of long definitions and working a couple problems, showing you the right and wrong ways to do them. Also, I think how much you learn will also depend on who your recitation teacher is & how well they help
Take literally any other professor if you need a science credit. Thomas Whitt is probably one of the most unengaging teachers I have ever had. The class is 100% self-taught, his lectures were 100% useless in my opinion, and not to mention attendance is mandatory. Do not waste your time. I do not recommend him to anyone.
Terrible. You could tell he hated teaching the class too. Lectured literally by just reading the textbook. So boring and then tests were difficult. Would not recommend at all.
Pretty average entry-level science course. Lectures aren't super helpful for the test, but attendance is mandatory. I advise reading through the chapters during class since that is where you will find most of the test material. Overall not a terrible class but if you're looking for an easy A, I would probably take a different professor.
It was hard to figure out what material needed to be known for tests.
He is very good at teaching the material, and that is exactly what he does. Go to the lectures. Do the homework. As someone who has never taken calculus, calculus itself is hard. He will teach you calculus, and you will need to study it.
This class was horrendous. His lectures are fast pace and boring, if you don't already have an insight on the topics you'll struggle more. The TA's were terrible, and they are the ones who grade your exams and take off points for the smallest things, even though they say partial credit will be rewarded. Do NOT take him, the final was impossible.
Truthfully the class was not that difficult he drops the lowest exam grade, the two lowest quiz grades, and three homework grades. At the end of the semester, I went to talk to him about my final exam as I was a point off from making a B and he was really helpful and gave me the point back after I showed him that I understood the concepts.
He's fine if you've taken a calculus class before. If not, good luck. His lectures are boring and long and the TAs are hit or miss. Final was hard but his tests prepare you well for it.
This was my first time taking it after having barely any precalc courses. The bottom line is if you study, you will make a good grade. At the end of the year he does have some things to help your grade like drop lowest test score, etc. The final was hard so study everything. His lectures were helpful with understanding concepts and how to do it.
I thought the class was pretty easy and Whitt was pretty good, but a lot of people in my class thought it was hard. If you do well on the reading checks you will probably do well on the exams. I think he does a pretty good job of teaching the content, and there is no final, so I would personally recommend him.
I thought that SCMH 1010 would be a walk in the park for my science requirements but it was not. I ended up doing fine in the class but the exams were harder than I thought they would be. MEMORIZE the textbook chapters to do well on the exams. I was pleasantly surprised how easy Prof. Whitt was to reach on email, even with all of his other classes.
His class isn't the best but it's not the worse either. The lectures are pointless, you won't pass the test if you only study the slides. That is why it does suck that attendance is mandatory and the lectures are boring. You will easily pass if you read the textbook and study the chapter checks. There are 5 tests and he drops the lowest test grade.
Dr Whitt is phenomenal. He is well spoken for a math teacher and he genuinely hopes to help his students grasp the content. If you fall behind, he has an arsenal of videos at your disposal. This course is as simple as doing the homework and studying for the tests. The workload is certainly not excessive.
Dr. Whitt is a good professor. His notes are very in depth but aren't confusing. Lots of writing and explanations but you dont have to write everything and they're available online so you can catch up later too. There's 4 exams and he drops the lowest one at the end of the semester.
Taught calc well and very helpful. Tests were challenging but doable from his teaching. He creates the tests with extra points built in so there is room for error and potential for extra credit.
Worst professor. You would think he would enjoy CALC. He never actually graded just gave stuff to the TA's
Took this in high school so I was familiar with the material, don't think I'd do great in this class without that fact. You will be able to drop your lowest test score. He doesn't even grade the tests, the recitation teachers do and the grading and they can be inconsistent. You have an online textbook that gives you ample practice.
The lectures are awful. Spends lots of time writing lengthy definitions that don't help the student visualize the material. Some of the test questions are unnecessarily hard, but still easier than the homework. If you use other sources to learn other than the lectures, you should be fine in this class.
Worst Class I've ever taken. Would rather never graduate than take this class again. Trust me find a new teacher!
I had Dr. Whitt for my one semester of Calculus, and he was very good. The lectures were good, he did a lot of examples in class. But, there was lots of difficult homework, and I had to put in lots of effort understanding the material. I did get a good grade, but I had to work very hard on the homework and go to the tutoring services.
Dr. Whitt is a good teacher as long as you go to class and give him your full attention. Missing class is brutal because you could miss a whole section. Tests aren't bad if you know what you're doing. I know some people don't like him but I enjoyed his class.
While not the worst professor I've taken in the math department, I'd definitely avoid him if possible. His tests are harder than necessary, and his lectures make little sense, and he rambles on for a long time.
Dr. Whitt's notes consisted of many conceptual paragraphs that I never wrote down, but I still did well enough in the class. Recitation helps A LOT. Takes attendance, but it isn't a grade, only if you want to round up at the end will he take attendance into consideration. He probably wouldn't be my first choice in a professor, but he's not awful.
The harder Cal professor(harder questions/deeper into topics) but not a very hard class. lectures aren't great, sometimes he goes fast or writes a lot, but has video recordings of every single thing posted(use these). Recitation really helps. iClicker for if they'll round your grade up, not as a grade. Gives a lot of partial credit on 4exams+final.
Lectures are very wordy and definitely need more examples included in them. My recitation class was very helpful and I recommend working out the suggested homework problems before tests.
His class really isn't that bad. The lab with it is super easy too. Just study up for his tests and you'll be fine. I never read the book once and just used quizlets and came out with an A.
words cannot describe how annoyingly difficult this class was. his lectures are boring and wordy, he attempts to teach math with words. he also FLIES through his lectures to the point you have to focus more on copying what he's writing instead of understanding it. he does easy in class examples then puts extremely difficult questions on the exam.
Dr. Whitt's lectures were very long and sometimes more complicated than needed to be. However, if you do the "suggested homework" it will be very similar to the test. Also, before each test he goes through how many questions it will be and what each question will cover. His class is not impossible and not awful but it will require some work.
First off, if you are going to take Calculus 2, he is the professor for you. His lectures are detailed and he is thorough in making sure that you understand why something works and when to do it. So overall, just go to class, do the work, and listen to his lectures and you'll do great.
Loooong lectures. I think the most important part is to just focus on understanding the homework and staying on track. He was very clear about when tests would be, what would be on them, and how it would affect our grades. Overall not bad, just make sure you're trying to get concepts rather than just doing problems by rote.
In my opinion as someone who had taken calculus prior to this class, I felt the class was made to be much more difficult than it needed to be. He really likes to hone in on the pre-calc side of calculus and get really picky and specific with algebra and trig. Super annoying because at least for me, I actually knew the calculus side of things.
He made calc 1 enjoyable and understandable. He goes over the base things in class so be ready to practice before exams, but recitation helps with that. Overall a good experience.
Lectures can be long, but focus on understanding homework. Prof. provides clear test info. unstuckstudy and the online textbook were helpful for practice and study prep.
The worst math teacher I have ever had, lectures are wordy and useless, the only way I was able to learn anything was through self teaching. He flies through lectures, uses easy problems in class and then puts extremely difficult ones on the test. He makes calc 1 way harder than it needs to be. Do not take this professor.
pretty chill teacher attendance is mandatory, and a lot of reading will get you through the class
Overall a super chill guy but made exams really hard for no reason. He is very definition and why based in lectures instead of showing you how to actually work out a problem.
He's honestly a kind soul and seems very passionate about what he teaches, but the way he goes about it can make it difficult for many to understand. He is very great at explaining why something the way it is, but hardly will ever go over good example problems (which is something you need in a math class). Not a class for the light-hearted.
Whitt seemed kind of disorganized in his lectures. He writes a lot of definitions instead of actually working problems. I took Calc in high school and I'm still confused sometimes. Exams aren't too hard. There's usually homework due online every week. I'm not sure how good of a professor he would be to students who have never seen calculus before.
Lectures are very long and he gives examples with the easiest questions but on homework and exams he gives the most insane questions. He overcomplicates things also. Tests are almost impossible if you don't study 24/7 and haven't taken calc before.
Be prepared to literally study for days on end and still be confused on the exams. He chooses the most difficult questions to test on and his lectures are mostly talking with little math. Even the SI questions are a lot easier than his so they don't really help.
Worst professor I have ever taken. He made me drop and change my major. He does not care about the success of his students, he is hard to understand, and makes this extremely difficult. He over complicated every little thing for no reason. AVOID AT ALL COSTS
He's mean and so monotone and not a good teacher.
Please don't take this class.
Dr. Whitt's lectures are long, monotonous and not really engaging or informative. He goes into very specific examples which fail to appear tests while neglecting the overall concepts. When approached outside of class for help Dr. Whitt seems to be bothered and annoyed. His tests are also notoriously difficult and not at all alike to homework.
He mumbles the whole class and you can only really hear him when he is complaining. There is a test like every other week and there were a few tests where he would say that it was the highest scores he's ever seen and the class average would be like an 80.
If you've never taken Calculus before, don't bother with trying to learn from Whitt. He makes it EXTREMELY difficult to understand and the explanations are overly wordy. His tests are MUCH harder than any of the example problems/homework he gives, and then is shocked when the average is low. I have to retake the class because I'm so confused.
Arguably the worst teacher you could learn calculus from. You could do all the homework/sample problems and understand the material completely and he would put something unrealted on the tests. If you haven't taken cal before understanding his lectures is near possible. Over 70% of the class i was in dropped.
DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!! The tests are ten times harder than any problems you do in class or recitation. Mumbles when he speaks, doesn't explain where he gets anything from or how he does any problems. Algebra on the test is insanely hard to do without a calculator so if your not used to having one you will struggle. Overall just so awful
I have never ever in my life had a teacher this bad. Having this man working here is an insult to Auburn. He does not care about his students in the slightest. The T/As do all the grading, and mine did not care either. As for his lectures, they are wordy and conceptual, his tests are extremely difficult to the point where most people drop.
Learned almost all the class material on my own or from reciation. Lectures are useless but uses iClicker for mandatory attendance. Tests have a built in 10 point curve (ex 110 point available but graded out of 100) but are notoriously difficult. Quiz every week there's no test. Boring and not a great teacher, wouldn't recommend
He gives very unnecessarily long lectures and emphasizes the use of difficult pre-cal concepts more than how to do the calculus itself. Exams can be unnecessarily difficult because he constantly emphasizes pre-cal concepts. Extremely exam heavy class, however he does drop your lowest exam and lowest two quiz grades.
His lectures are just him trying to teach math with words. He has suggested homework on top of homework. He purposely made test 4 impossible to do. He gives problems on test that you have never seen in your life and definitely were not taught in class. The only way to do well in this class is going to SI! Just don't take his class!!
The lectures are thorough and he posts notes and lectures online if you miss. He can be hard to hear in large lecture halls.
You'll be fine if you've taken AP Calc before this. He's not a great lecturer, just writes long paragraphs for concepts. Go to recitation and that will help you understand it better. Tests are stupid, try to trick you, and are just hard for no reason. Do the hard problems out of the suggested homework and that will best prepare you for the tests.
Don't take him if you need Concepts credit. Lectures are so boring and don't help at all for the tests. This class was surprisingly hard, and the test questions often came out of left field. TAKE A DIFFERENT PROF
Concepts of Science with Whitt was the worst choice I've made as far as classes. beginning of the year he told us that the tests would come out of the book word for word. they do not at all. 5 tests which make up the the majority of your grade and easy reading check quizzes that barely boost your grade. what everyone is saying is true. do not take!
Lectures are horrible and have nothing to do with the tests. Tests are simply impossible and harder than anything you ever went over in class. mumbles and doesn't speak clear in lecture. writes paragraphs instead of working problems. stay away from this class for your sanity.
Dr. Whitt was my least favorite teacher during freshman year. The tests and quizzes include lots of information that isn't in the book or taught in class. "Concepts of Science" is a misleading title because this class is a jumble of random facts with no concepts. The one upside is that you can skip class by using iclicker right outside the door.
Horrible lectures and does not teach well. Would avoid at all cost and take online or over the summer, ruined my gpa and almost caused me to lose my scholarship.
Coming into this class he expects you to know how to do A LOT of what we learn (meaning he doesn't go over any concepts to refresh). He doesn't do a good job explaining anything. His lectures make you think you're in English class. I do not recommend to anyone UNLESS you feel so good about calculus and have at least taken it in high school.
Actually the worst teach I've ever had. You can't hear him in class no matter how close you sit to the front. You learn absolutely nothing in this class and will have to teach yourself everything.
Do not take him oh my gosh. The tests are always way harder than any examples or homework given and the concepts are never fully taught in class. You can't even hear him when he lectures and you will have to teach yourself everything in the class.
His test are really hard. Lectures are fine but he makes it seem like the tests are going to be easy. Beware of the 3rd exam
Nice guy, super quiet and often hard to understand at the beginning of class. Doesnt go super fast but does not do a ton of examples. Also has long fingernails
I have taken calc with previous knowledge, so that was definitely beneficial. Even with this extra knowledge, this class was incredibly hard to pass. The tests have little consistnecy/pattern so you have to be able to study everything. The homework does not align with the tests. In addition, he expects you to know ALL OF PRECALCULUS.
The professor speaks very quietly and covers topics that are too broad and have nothing to do with the homework and exams. The exams are so hard that you wonder if you have ever really learned math. You will not be able to pass this class unless you are a calculus whiz.
actually one of the worst teachers i have ever taken. his tests are ten times harder than anything you will practice in class or recitation. he purposefully tries to trick you on exams and unless you are already so insanely good at calculus you will have to teach yourself everything. his lectures felt like an english class. SO AWFUL DO NOT TAKE
Whitt's style of teaching seems to only work for few people, but I am one of them. You may be better off taking another professor if Calculus won't come naturally to you. Note and example-heavy lectures, very challenging tests. Attendance is taken, not part of your grade. I still recommend you attend.
Probably the worst teacher, I HAVE EVER HAD. Take any other teacher. Test questions are the most complicated problems you can do without a calculator. Most of the class averages on exams were failing grades. Exam #3 which he claims to be his hardest exam (and most people use it as their drop test) made the girl next to me walk out crying.
Please do not take Dr Whitt for your own sanity. The questions on the test are 10 times harder than what is practiced on homework problems and in class. I wouldn't say he is an awful teacher but he just makes his test way more difficult than they need to be. Do not take this class if at all possible.
Dr. Whitt seems like a good enough guy but his class is unnecessarily hard. He tries to explain everything with just words and does hardly any examples in class. Most of the test questions are way harder than the assigned homework questions, often leaving you more confident in your knowledge than you should be. Take someone else if at all possible.
Do not take him for SCMH 1010. He does not like teaching the class and that is extremely reflective in how he operates. He will talk for an hour straight and none of the test material comes from the lectures. Be prepared to READ.
In my opinion, Dr. Whitt was an amazing teacher. I had never taken calculus before, but after some studying, I felt completely prepared for each exam. The exams are difficult, but he grades out of 100, and 110 points are available. I rarely resorted to resources outside of my lecture notes and the textbook. Go to recitation.
Unless you want to learn Concepts of Calculus instead of the actual material or already know how to do it, DO NOT TAKE THIS. Mr. Whitt writes out paragraphs explaining the why and then says "and you know how to do this" on the first problem. If you email him, it will take 5-7 business days for an answer and it will be unhelpful.
Was just a tough professor. His lectures are very theory based, which does not help if this is your first time taking calculus. Also, very boring and hard to stay attentive through. But hey, the class is so hard that the final should be a breeze as long as you study for it.
He is a really nice teacher, but his exams are unlike his homework and class lectures. In class, we do easy and basic problems while on the exams we dive into the deeper and more complex problems. If you do bad on his exams, you do bad in his class.
Whitt attempts and fails to teach the average person calc. Do you like numbers in notes? You don't get that here(its paragraphs of words). If you love trig and logs, this class is for you. You cannot hear him during class because his mic is at his pants. He makes this class INSANELY hard for fun. AND if you forget () on the exams, you lose points.
if you took sci in high school, an A or high B should be really attainable. If you do his reading quizzes and memorize the questions, you are guaranteed a 75+ on every single test. Any textbook reading or basic understanding of the subject material (which is never that deep; it is literally called "concepts of science") will bring that up.
Final grade consists of homework every week, quizzes once a week, 4 exams, and the final. He reuses notes from previous semesters and isn't the best at explaining the math. I learned more during recitation since the TA was better at explaining. You only get 3 absences and then your grade will drop 10 points.
Whitts tests are awful. He makes everything the hardest possible version it could be. The actual calculus isn't bad, but makes the algebra extremely difficult to do in your head. Teaches you one simple problem, then expects you to know how to do the most complex version of that problem without showing you how to do it. Not a good professor.
Awful. Read off the slides, would not respond to my emails, and would go off on tangents. People would do the iclicker and leave. Extremely dull and boring class made even more dull and boring by a dull and boring professor.
This class is way harder than I thought it would be. Lectures are SO boring, so it sucks that attendance is mandatory. I read the book in class instead of listening to him because it helped me the most on tests to just read. He mumbles and is very hard to hear. Lots of easy reading checks. 5 tests, and he will drop one. DO NOT TAKE
Absolutely awful, wouldn't wish this class on anyone. Mumbles during lectures and has awful handwriting. Tests are absolutely awful, and he does not teach to them. Way too much trig for no reason. Do NOT take this class with him, he does not prepare you for the final. If you get so unlucky that you have to, use Highpoint tutoring to prep for final.
AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! so terrible. prides himself on hard tests, he knew one of our tests students always struggle and he still did nothing to help. tests are ten times harder than any problems you do in class. i learned nothing.
Professor Whitt is a very good lecturer, lots of people do not show up and do bad, then get angry. Go to lecture and recitation and you will do great. He is very clear about what is on tests and quizzes.
Good teacher if you actually pay attention. Gets a lot of unnecessary hate.
Awful. Before you see the 5 star ones, read this. This guy mumbles and gives the hardest Calculus 1 tests there could be. I went to every lecture and recitation, but could still not do well on tests even though I took Calc AB in High School. Don't take him, take any other professor that has open seats (besides Zalik, he's somehow worse). Avoid it.
Thomas Whitt was a decent teacher for Calculus. He records lectures, but also has a mandatory attendance policy. The policy is only there for rounding consideration. He does mumble during lectures at times, but again, recorded lectures. The best support in this class is the recitation leaders, providing example tests and questions. Tests are hard.
The class is very fair, put in the effort (read textbook and half pay attention in lectures) and you'll be fine. Very straightforward, not much more you can ask from a huge mandatory class.
Test are nothing like the homework or any other materials given to prepare. Unless you watch his lecture videos along with going to the lectures you won't be able to understand. Restatation is your only hope if you have a good leader (some suck). Attendance is mandatory but not for a grade. Text are almost ur entire grade.
Having taken AP Calc in high school is very helpful as his lectures are rather fast. He writes lots of paragraphs of notes which is confusing for math concepts sometimes. Everything is graded by recitation leaders. Go to recitation and SI to do well in class. Do not get behind on homework. Tests are typically harder problems than hw and notes.
DO NOT TAKE WITT. I took PreCal-Cal II in highschool I took this as a GPA boost. Test are nothing like the hours of hw and r worth almost ur entire grade. Attendence is madatory but not for a grade and your only hope of understanding is a good restitation leader (mine was not). His lectures drag on about definitions and not actual problem solving.
If you took calc in high school you should be fine. It is a challenging course but you can tell he cares about his students. Homework is barely worth any of your grade but is helpful in preparing for tests along w/ suggested hw problems. Be prepared to put in the work outside of class in order to get a good grade & reach out to him with questions!
The class isn't too terrible as long as you study a decent bit. Whitt's exams are also pretty difficult, so make sure you do as many of the textbook practice problems as you can, preferably all of them. Exam #3 is awful so study hard for that one.
Go to class and recitation and the material isnt bad. Multiple HWs will be due the same day so dont wait to start them. Exams are hard but not impossible, and he drops your lowest test, just be ready for the applications of differentiation exam, its the hardest one. He doesn't write the final but it was around the same difficulty.
He wasn't terrible. His class is definitely designed for students who have taken calc before, so if you haven't good luck. Go to all recitations since that's where you can understand it. Drops your lowest test though. Just pay attention because he mumbles a bit too much
Do not take Calculus classes with this guy, he reads off every single thing from the learning module, solves some very basic examples in class and casually gives you 200 questions to solve as a homework. If you dont manage to complete them, guess what? They show up on your next test which is going to be hardly related to what you learnt in class.
Thomas Whitt is an okay teacher. Not one of the best, but definitely not the worst. Be prepared for a lot of written paragraphs to explain a concept. Highly recommend attending class. It is structured so that you have to take the initiative to learn. There are plenty of resources, you just have to use them.
Lots of people are saying he is hard, which he is, but as long as you go to the lectures and pay attention etc. etc. (The bare minimum), you will get a good grade. I loved his lectures and never had a moment on tests or quizzes where I was given material that wasn't covered in-depth in class.
His teaching style is just mumbling through a few problems and going on tangents. Had to self teach. But if u do textbook problems and webassign and fill in the blanks on what u don't know with youtube tutorials, ur recitation leader, or a tutor then u will be fine.
IMPOSSIBLE to understand during lectures. Doesn't work through examples very well in class. He doesn't take questions during lectures, and his grading was CRAZY hard. 1 small mistake on the exam and you lose half the credit for the question. This class was terrible. Thank god for the recitation session. Devin if you're seeing this thank you so much
Tons of homework, and attendance is mandatory. He is a good professor just be prepared to do extra practice outside of class. He hits concepts in class but does not do much practice help, so make sure to do the homework and do extra problems to prepare for the tests. Tests are graded pretty hard and you will lose credit for small things.
Decent lecturer would recommend actually learning how to take notes as he is not the best teacher. Very fair tests and is transparent about what is on them. Make sure to know your Calc 2!
IGNORE ALL THE CALC1 REVIEWS, he is a good professor for diffeq. Lectures are meh, but if you get the overall concept or process you should be fine. Do the homework problems on the textbook to study for tests. There are weekly quizzes but they are nothing crazy or too hard, only 2 -3 questions.
His lectures are monotonous, and often times he writes a lot of words or explains a hypothetical to a problem that would be easier to understand if he had just worked an example. Diff Eq is a hard subject, spend time doing his practice problems and study in advance for the exams, they are difficult. If you have him, you'll be just fine.
He's got a quiet voice, so its easy to zone out during lectures, but they are still pretty helpful. One or two weekly online hw assignments that can be pretty difficult. Weekly quizzes, but the majority were online. Tells you pretty much exactly what is going to be on the test, so they are easy to study for.
Just terrible at his job. I didn't learn anything.
Not my favorite but definitely not a bad teacher. When in lecture he writes down every word he says which sometimes makes the notes hard to follow. Test are very fair and similar or easier than homework. Has quiz every Friday sometimes, they are sometimes online and sometimes in person. Homework every week.
Idk what else to say
His teaching style is great for visual learners. He nicely demonstrates how each problem works through the steps.
Not the best. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE IN CALCULUS AT ALL DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! You will be teaching yourself, relying on others to teach you, or will be in tutoring a LOT. My recitation leader did most of the teaching for that class. Also rambles a ton.
Whitt is such a fair professor. He tells you exactly what is going to be on the exam and will grade it out of 110 instead of 100, so you can make a better grade.
Dr. Whitt is fantastic for DiffEqs. I never took him for any calc classes so idk how that is. Only attendance required is for tests and a few paper quizzes, but I'd recommend going anyway. Tests are tough but consistent (85% of your grade including final).
Dr. Whitt is a great professor. I definitely would recommend him for diff eq, as long as you're willing to go to his lectures. He's a great lecturer, but with DiffEQ, it's so important to see and hear the material from the instructor. He will tell you exactly what is on the test and is very straightforward and willing to work with you.
Lectures are average at best and he seems very worn out. If you do all of the homework and quizzes you'll probably be fine. I had to attend some tutoring for extra help. Unfortunately, the reviews he provides do not always reflect exam content. He's not as horrible as other people say, but I also already took Precal in HS which might help.
This class is a lot of work to understand the material, however, Whitt provides access to lots of study material. The homework is due every sunday at midnight. Whitt is a good teacher for diff eq but don't miss a lecture, you can fall behind very fast. He goes over tests the class before so you know what to study for. Anyone can do well if they try
straight to the point. easy class. didn't really ever go except for quizzes. lol :) he is good at teaching the material but it makes it easier if you have a good grasp of cal 2.
Everything you need to know: Curves every exam 10 points. Quiz every Friday. Exams are moderate difficulty, similar to the harder textbook problems. Nice guy. Lectures can be hard to follow, but overall not too bad.
I can't warn anyone enough. Absolutely do not take him. He takes pride in making his tests very difficult and likes to watch students struggle. You cannot hear him speak during lectures unless you are in the front row. There was a whole letter grade difference in grades from other professors. I would hold off taking math if he is your only option.
His lectures are not good at all. He often goes off into small tangents and it's hard to follow along. I recently took calculus 1 with a different professor and got an A. I got a D with Thomas Whitt WITH background information in calculus (and I'm good at math). That should speak for itself.
You'd pretty much have to just do everything by yourself. Don't rely on this professor as he doesn't really cover much in his classes.
Took a couple weeks to get used to his teaching style, but this class isn't hard as long as you go to class and take notes. Gives a 10 point buffer on every test, gives a quiz every Friday with the majority being online, couple homework assignments every week, but nothing too crazy. Study and you will be fine.
Whitt is a phenomenal teacher- had him for calc I and diff eq. He works through examples in class and recommends ones to do for extra practice. Homework and a quiz every week. Before tests he told us what kind of problems to expect, point distribution, etc. Just go to class and understand the hw, you'll be fine. Very chill guy who knows his stuff.
Whitt was a great professor! He gave a built in 10 point curve on every test. He is also very generous with partial credit. He does give a few homework assignments a week with a quiz every friday but they are usually online. Make sure to do some practice problems from the textbook and go to class!! Super chill guy and would take again.
10 bonus points on every exam but thats ALL the extra credit he gives. The exams can be hard but most of the questions were reasonable. Your entire grade is basically exams. Webassign homework and a quiz every friday (some in class). I would take him again but just be ready to study alot. His voice is very monotone so lectures can be boring.
His class wasn't necessarily hard but for a required science course... bro.
I would be wary of taking Whitt. He's nice and very helpful when you have questions, but you are only graded on your once-a-week homework and tests. He gives "study guides" but most of the stuff on the study guides isn't on the actual test, and he also works the easiest problems in class and gives you the most complex problems on the test.
Might be the worst lecturer i've ever had. His hand writting is illegible and his lecture style is hard to follow. Every example problem is strectched out accross multiple pages with lines of unreadable math theory making it impossible to follow. He does upload his notes from years past on canvas but those are even harder to read. Don't take him.
Whitt is the best teacher you are going to get in your core math courses. Very clear expectations of the class, never messes up in his lectures, very nice/willing to help. Pretty much a hippy Dumbledore. Sure, the material is kinda hard (especially the homework, which is harder than the tests), but come on, we're in college.
Difficult course. The tests are much harder than the practice test online. A lot of tests that end up becoming every 2 weeks near the end of the course. Lecture note examples are the easiest and the hardest questions are on the test.
His lectures can get boring sometimes, and he has a pretty quiet disposition. He grades very particularly, which can both help and hurt you. You need to show every step when showing work, or else it will be points off. The helpful aspect of this is if you mess up a small algebra part of the problem, it won't be too many points off.
hes a chill dude that goes on big rants now and then. if you've already taken a calc class its pretty easy. make sure to show every step of your work during a test.
He teaches what is most interesting to him, not what will be on your test. He does not clearly claim what you should study to do well on a test. Majority of what you will be tested on will not be anywhere in the slides, textbook, or material. I would take any other professor before him.
He writes and teaches very fast. I took AP Calc AB in high school and felt like it was a review, and I thought this class was not bad at all. Not very much homework, and the recitation classes are very helpful to practice what is learned in the lecture. There are definitely worse teachers to get, so I would recommend taking him.
Avoid him if possible. You'll be teaching yourself the material or relying on material you learned in high school. He literally said, when asked how his day was going, "Well, it's the last day I have to teach this week, so I'm happy about that," in front of 300 students who need this class to get their degrees. Terrible. Lectures too fast and long.
Showing up to lectures is basically useless because nothing he teaches ends up on the test. You're better off just reading the textbook, but even then a lot of the tests feel like they were pulled out of thin air.
weekly quizzes not online, lectures useless
He is a professional mumbler, unless you sit in the front you won't be able to hear him. Freshman science one of the easier classes you will take, but his mumbling and own personal opinions on the world, through science, made me want to drop the class. I couldn't stand it.
This class was a nightmare my freshman year. Very unenthusiastic and was really hard to pay attention to. The tests weren't bad. The practice questions were usually accurate to what was asked. I'd pick a different professor if you can help it.
He has a mumbling problem, and he rambles a lot but, in my opinion, it wasn't that bad. I had to teach myself everything outside of the lectures because he's very hard to pay attention to and absorb the knowledge. The tests were never that hard as long as you have a decent understanding. The attendance hurts a lot of ppl.
not meant for teaching, and its worse because he knows it deep down.
Calc 1 is a hard class and having an apathetic professor does not help. Unfortunately, you don't have much choice in taking him, so good luck. Youtube and ChatGPT will be your best friend for studying, plus practice textbook problems. Book those study rooms early, you'll need them...
If you want an easy science credit, take him! The people that have C's and B's probably study the night before. The lowest test is dropped and the lab is a joke. Three lab quizzes are dropped and you can use ChatGPT/Google. Look at the Quizlets or read the textbook and you will get an A in this class.
If you pay attention you'll be fine
He lets you drop your lowest exam and homework which is nice. His exams are difficult, but he automatically gives 10 bonus points, so it evens out. He spends a good portion of his lectures covering proofs which are never on the tests. He has a very monotone voice so the lectures can be boring.
He is not a great teacher. The only reason I did well was that I took Calc in high school. He just does the same lectures he has done for years and feels like he just knows how to do the examples. He does have prerecorded notes on Canvas, which is helpful. Would not recommend, but if you have to take him, it won't be terrible.
You can't hear a single thing that he says during lectures, he consistently mumbles. He posts notes which are helpful and mainly what the test is on, but reading the textbook is highly encouraged. I study a lot and struggle with this class.
he would explain things in the lectures that don't actually matter, and while i did good in the class, he demonstrates a wrong problem just to then show us how to do it right, also the tests have the hardest variation of every unit, some being irrelevant and you just have to know how to do it without him explaining it do not take him
He reads off the slides the whole lecture and you can't hear him at all and mumbles a lot, he posts everything on canvas but you have to teach it to yourself. I would suggest reading the book and going over the reading checks.
The si sessions helped so much but if I didn't have those I would for sure be stuck. Wouldn't personal recommend taking him for calc 1.
He is Lowkey a good teacher not going to lie. If you go to class and pay attention and write along side him you will do good. THIS COURSE DOES GO OVER STUFF AP CAL DID NOT. I highly recommend him he is really good don't understand the hate he does not grade the test the recitation teachers do so get in good with them for sure.
This guy blows. Yaps all class in a tone that simply echos across the room so you can't understand him. This is a beginning science class that your friends will say is an absolute cake walk yet you will find your self studying hours for a test for the CLASS AVERAGE to be in the low 70s. Take this class but use ANY other professor imaginable for a A
Thomas Whitt was a horrible professor. He spoke very quietly and didn't use the microphone even after being told we couldn't hear him. I studied and attended every class and still struggled on the tests. The tests were ridiculously hard with the averages for every test being a C or D
This class was impossible to crack. You can barely hear anything he says, even at the front. The one time I emailed him about a test, he never answered. All is based on exams, so be ready to have to study hard every two weeks for a C+< tests. He says that lectures won't help on the exam, and you have to read the textbook, but class is mandatory.
Honestly, just drop the class. It aint even worth it
I hated this class and did not put that much effort in and still passed. Lectures are a little hard to understand at times but he gives you a lot of resources to study on your own.
The test questions are so random; they have nothing to do with content in lectures and little to do with the textbook. Study guide is vague and not reflective of test content very much at all. Do not take this class; find a different teacher.
By far the worst math teacher I have ever had. He assigns pretty difficult tests that he doesn't prepare you for at all. If you've taken calculus before, you will fare better but this class will still probably be difficult. Also, there's no calculators allowed in this course so if you actually wanted to apply your learning then think again.
He knows his stuff but he expects you to be a master a concepts that you've only known for 2 weeks. His tests are unreasonably hard. I understand that you should be able to know the core concepts but he punishes you for not knowing every possible combination. Would not recommend him but if you have to take him, be prepared to study on your own.
Whitt is somewhat underrated imo. He requires a high level of mastery from previous coursework (think obscure trig identities etc.), and his lecture style is pages of writing, which can be frustrating. But, if you practice a lot of problems and try to understand, you can succeed and gain a strong mastery. Also, he is helpful in office hours.
The class itself is not hard, but he is not the best teacher. Be prepared to read the textbook for every test, bc the lectures are not helpful at all. Attendance is mandatory, but I would do the iClicker and leave. Study the reading checks bc a lot of those questions are on the tests. Lab is SO easy. No final exam + lowest test grade dropped!
The lectures are iclicker attendance. I would check in and leave. He has his lectures on canvas and notes. Tests make up most of your grade and are unreasonably hard. He expects you to understand the concepts to the fullest extent, the test reviews he puts out don't help, you need to study the more difficult problems from the textbook.
He is honestly not as bad as a lot of people say he is. Coming into his class, I was unsure because of his rating, but it really isn't that difficult. His lectures can feel long and boring, but he knows what hes talking about, so approach the class with an open mind. Attendance somewhat mandatory. Go to your Recitation and SI, very helpful!!!!
he was not as bad as everyone says, the class moves pretty fast and it could definitely be a lot more challenging if you dont have any background in calculus. i wouldnt bother going to lectures, do the iclicker and then leave, i learned most of the content through my recitation class and looking at his posted lecures. hw is sooo long and unhelpful
I think Whitt is a very smart guy, but he doesn't teach the best. I had to learn a lot of the material outside of class because he talks so extremely quiet and his “notes” are just paragraphs, which is not how I learn math. However, I don't think this class was super hard and he drops lowest test grade, lowest homework, and 4 quiz grades.
Dr Whitt is one of those professors that makes students hate math by making his class so much harder than it has to be. Tests are obnoxiously difficult compared to the homework and almost always have curveballs you haven't seen before. Lectures were dull and confusing, and filled with “you should know this from pre cal already.” Take anyone else.
He taught me absolutely nothing. His lectures would focus on how not to do the problems. I did not learn anything in the lectures. I learned ALL the material from the Organic Chemistry Tutor and my TA. Tests were very difficult and relied very heavily on knowing trigonometry. Watch YouTube videos, do practice problems, and dont care about lectures.
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