2.6

William Heierman

Mathematics - Wharton County Junior College

2.6
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Would Retake
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2.6
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3.8
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Would Retake

90

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What Students Say

No homework for Calc 1 and 2 when I had him

MATH2414 - 3.0 rating

I took PreCal, Cal I, and Cal II with him

MATH2413 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

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A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 11 reported grades
A: 3
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A+: 2
C: 1
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Reviews (90)
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ALGEBRA
Jul 29, 2004

I found him to be a great teacher. Others did not! You really have to pay attention, he goes a little fast. Out of 30 in the class about 15 were left at the end. He gives reviews and has a notebook in library with old exams!

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ALGEBRA
Sep 3, 2004

I liked his class. Some people found him to be hard. But if you listen and go home and go over notes you'll be fine. He leaves notes and past tests in library. You'll know what you made in the class the day of exam. Don't miss a day or you'll be lost!

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CALCULAS
Dec 6, 2004

Don't take him ever for calculas or you will end up droping the course..........

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ALGEBRA
Dec 14, 2004

If math is not your subject do not take him. He is not helpful and is frankly just rude.

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Feb 11, 2005

He speaks very fast, and is very hard to understand. DO NOT take him if math is not your subject! Not a very interesting class...

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ALGEBRA
Apr 1, 2005

Eh, he likes math a lot, but can go kinda fast. I got a B and never used the book. Not too hard of a professor, but not very interesting.

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Apr 11, 2005

too hard to understand

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
May 8, 2005

Mr. Hierman is great! He leaves copies of tests in the library and just uses different numbers for the actual test. If you study those it is easy to make an A.

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MATH2413
Jun 29, 2005

Wonderful professor, goes pretty fast, but allows for questions after he is done. He grades depending on how hard you work and not so much on how you do on the tests except for the final. If you are willing to put in the effort, take this professor.

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Grade: C
Aug 4, 2005

I hated this teacher, and I can't say that about many teachers. He was so rude and obnoxious to other people in my class that I hated going to class. On the first test, I got an 85 although I got every answer right, I didn't work it out the way he wanted me to. I dropped him. Not worth it. Take Brink!

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STATISTICS
Grade: B+
Aug 5, 2005

He had never taught stastics before. It was too hard to understand him b/c he would talk fast. He was very rude. We started out with 40 people in the class and ended w/20. If there are no other teachers to take and u have to take take the class with him go to the library and make copies of his notes & test they will help u get throught his class.

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COLLEGEALG
Aug 25, 2005

By far the rudest professor I have ever had!

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Aug 30, 2005

this guy is soo boring and he is jus too hard to understand and goes through his lessons too fast to keep up..

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MATHMATICS
Aug 30, 2005

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Aug 31, 2005

He thinks math is exciting. He starts screaming out equations and laughing, very odd. oh yeah and he has a whiney, annoying voice.

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CALC12
Sep 1, 2005

Explains things at an intellectual level that should be done in technical classes such as Calc 1 and Calc 2. Wish he could be my Calc 3 teacher. Explains things in a way that are typically easy to understand.

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2005

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MATH
Grade: B
Oct 10, 2005

He is to smart to teach. He think every one is a math teacher. If you do not understand math realy well do not take his class. He will not explane any thing to you.

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COLLEGEALG
Nov 2, 2005

he SUCKES!!!! he trys to teach you that math and english go hand and hand. he talks way to much about things, not a good teacher

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COLLEGEALG
Dec 7, 2005

in class today he was trying to explain a way he does something to another math teacher, and the other teacher didnt even understand what he was trying to say. wtf man!

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Jan 11, 2006

The crappiest teacher on earth for entry level math.

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ALGEBRA
Jan 25, 2006

This teacher taught many techniques to do problems and make it a lot easier and a lot less work to do the problems he assigned. Had him first semester. Really easy tests because they show up on your review which he will go over if you ask questions.

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PRECAL
May 16, 2006

He is a good teacher.

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CALCULUSI
Jul 6, 2006

Omg what a horrible teacher... I thought people were joking when they rated him badly but he really sucks: -if you ask a question he will lead u in circles -doesn't listen to the sudents questions -makes at least 5-6 mistakes while teaching you per day -and makes mistakes on his own hw keys

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TRIG
Jul 21, 2006

If you are bad in math or you are just taking math because you have to, then you shouldn't take him. Otherwise, I highly recommend him. If you have ANY questions, ASK!!! He is willing to help. Overall, Mr. Heirman is a great teacher.

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ALGEB1314
Nov 7, 2006

Although he does fly through his lectures, it is hard to fail the course if you are there for every class. If your not retarded, it's easy to understand his explanations. Also, he leaves the key to all homeworks in the library, and puts sample tests there too. If you study the sample tests, you will pass because he just changes the numbers.

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MATH1
Nov 29, 2006

It wasn't that he was a bad teacher, he just wasn't very helpful. If you ever tried to ask a question he would make you feel like a fool for not understanding. He tried to encourage participation but when you do he will openly mock you. He is an odd man who is really REALLY into math. He does teach many diffrent techniques and his tests are easy.

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MATH1314
Dec 19, 2006

Heierman is very nice and cares about his students, but he talks like an auctioneer even after establishing that you're lost. He is willing to help, but I can't understand him anyway. Don't bother with the book. Attendance and notes are mandatory - participation helps a LOT. The course was too challenging, although he was very kind to pass me.

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CALC2413
Jun 27, 2007

One of the worst teachers I have ever had. He does not use the textbook at all, so dont buy it. Avoid taking him, but if you have to, just hang in there until the end when he does final grades. Test 1 and 3 are easy, the others are very unfairly set up. You will do fine as long as you have someone else teaching you outside of class,dont rely on him

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ALG1301
Nov 30, 2007

Anyone who is reading the post below this... DO NOT LISTEN. HIERMAN IS BACK. he is the worst teacher by far. when teaching, he expects you to know everything before he even says anything. he starts to ramble and most people dont even know he is speaking english. HORRIBLE teacher. you would do better just doing the work on your own.

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TRIGTRIG
May 9, 2008

just do your homework and sample test(original is same with change of numbers) and you will be good...simple teaching tech...i liked him is taking him in for summer for cal 1 will write more on how it went...

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MATH1325
Jul 11, 2008

I took his Business Calculus class over the summer. He has put a sour taste in my mouth about WCJC, and mathematics. He knows a lot about math, but does not know how to teach it. There should be gaps between student knowledge and a prof knowledge, so don't expect us to know it! He never took the time to learn any of the student's names! SUCKS

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CAL2314
Aug 6, 2008

Horrible professor. Always had a negative comment to say when someone would ask a question. Do yourself a favor and do not take this guy....

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MATH2413
Sep 24, 2008

GREAT TEACHER...SEEMS TO TEACH AT A FAST PACE IN LOWER MATH COURSES BUT SLOWES THE PACE DOWN QUITE A BIT ONCE YOU GET INTO CALCULUS.

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CALCU2413
Dec 14, 2008

omg this is the worst teacher in WCJC have never seen this type of math teacher in my life imagine a teacher telling students to say YES when is question is not even clear i you hardly hear him cause he speaks with his nose.However he never understands that we are student and we just learning he thinks the students understand math to his level and

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ALGEB1301
Apr 5, 2009

He is seriously the WORST teacher inhistory that i have ever had..don't take his class please unless you want to be tortured lol

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CALC2314
May 8, 2009

A very effective professor. I find him to be one of the best teachers I have had. This is my 2nd time taking one of his classes, the first was his trig course, and I received an A in it. He is always available to help out and will never turn u down. I find the ones that say he's a "bad" teacher are the ones looking for a free A. Excellent teacher.

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ALG1301
Jun 29, 2009

The WORST TEACHER EVER..he never goes slow..he always goes fast.and he thinks hes a n Harvard Professor..dont take him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MATH1301
Oct 1, 2009

hes very confusing and doesnt explain well

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ALGACCT
Oct 15, 2009

This guy is kind of crazy. I strongly DON'T recommend him. Heierman talks down on students when they ask a question. He's very sarcastic and he also doesn't explain well at all. I'm taking College Algebra and he's making it very very diffucult.

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MATH1310
Nov 4, 2009

Absolutely stay away from this guy. I agree with the comment directly below mine-- he is a condescending moron face. Wish I could put what I really think but "libelous comments will be deleted." I roasted him on my teacher review. Terrible teacher, does not deserve title of "professor."

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MATH1314
Nov 9, 2009

Easy class, but I sometimes wondered if it was worth going to. His class was extremely boring, and to make matters worse, he tends to insult you and treat you like a 4 year old. If you do the homework you'll do fine. It's pretty much the same pre-cal class you took in high school though. Oh, and he has an extremely annoying, sniveling voice.

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MATHALG
Nov 12, 2009

Worst teacher in HISTORY!!!! never take this guy, he can't teach for anything, i don't know how he got hired. Just stay away from him!!! Trust me

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COALG1314
Dec 7, 2009

this guy thinks that he is a math genius, when clearly he isn't. he makes a lot of careless mistakes when going over a problem, makes everyone in the class agree with him about what he is talking about (even though must of the class doesn't even know what he is doing because he goes way to fast). in conclusion, i didnt learn anything. dont take him

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ALG407
Jan 21, 2010

Super weird. Really rude. Perfectionist and hard grader. BUT, he has a catch. If you do terrible in the class and make a good grade on the final, he'll give you a better grade. I passed only one test but made a B on the final and he gave me a B for the course!

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ALGEB1314
Aug 19, 2010

This professor is for mathematicians only! Very skilled math teacher. After you get out of his class you feel like you are ready to solve any math problem thrown at you.

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ALG1314
Oct 25, 2010

He is a very challenging teacher. We never used the book, but he does have an answer book in the library that is helpful- you basically have to teach yourself in this class. Because when you ask questions, he makes you feel like an idiot. Luckily, i passed because i sat in the front and know math well. Don't take him if you struggle in math

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ALG1314
Nov 17, 2010

NOONE TAKE THIS CLASS. I HAVE ONLY GOTTEN A'S IN ALL MATH CLASSES EVER TAKEN AND THE THINGS I WAS TAUGHT TO DO IN HIGHSCHOOL AS SIMPLY AS (BOXING MY ANSWERS) HE WOULD COUNT OFF 12 POINTS WHEN ALL THE MATH WAS COMPLETELY RIGHT.HE TALKS TOO FAST,THINKS HES COOL WHEN HE DOES THE PROBLEMS ON THE BORED SO FAST TO WHERE YOU CANT UNDERSTAND. YOU WILL FAIL

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MATH1202
Nov 19, 2010

Take him if you're good at math. DO NOT if you're bad. He moves very fast and you won't be able to keep up if you're trying to learn what he's saying. He seems harsh, but even though I failed EVERY test, I made a B on the final and he gave me a B for the whole course!

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TRIG1316
Mar 31, 2011

this profesor is a great teacher. he's very smart and knows exactly what he's doing. DO NOT take him if you're bad a t math, he's fast paste and hes horrible at answering questions during class. people that give him bad ratings are the ones looking for an easy class. do his homeworks and youll do great.

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MATH2312
Apr 13, 2011

Fast paced and to the point. Grades accuracy and connotation. By no means an "easy A", you must listen carefully and pay close attention. Great mathematics professor, not for the slacker.

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MATH1301
May 17, 2011

Had for College Algebra i thought the class was fairly simple...all the homework answers are in the library if you didnt understand it ask him..bad thing is that you have to do the math his way..or its wrong..if your pretty good at math take him..if not dont

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ALG2301
Nov 4, 2011

An amazing teacher! interested in the how and why, a fast paced environment and a point based mathematical system. Take it, do not drop it. He is extremely helpful, a long as you do the math.

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MATH1314
Nov 9, 2011

its his way or no way. he tries to be funny but fails badly

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MATH2413
Nov 10, 2011

Very fast paced teacher. General pattern of teaching is 2 days of teaching current material and 2 days of new material with the occasional Q&A session on Friday at his discretion. If math is not something that you quickly grasp, he is NOT the teacher for you. Not the best question answerer, so you're pretty reliant on notes and third-party help.

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MATH1316
Nov 15, 2011

I took him for Trigonometry and he is very passionate about math. Make sure you listen to what he says because its easy to make simple mistakes on the tests. I enjoyed his class. There are 4 tests and a comprehensive final. Sometimes you have to turn in homework. He always gives a review before the test with the same type of ?s

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MATH2413
Dec 14, 2011

Mr. Heierman IS a great teacher, you have to get on his level to understand. A LOT of work. There were 8 A's in the class and the only reason I did not receive one was because I was VERY lost in the beginning of the class. I got through by watching instructional videos on Youtube. You must be ready to give 100% from the first day until the end.

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MATH1314
Jan 20, 2012

I have never in my life DISLIKED someone as much as i have this teacher. I walked out of his class twice. I am good at math and worked so hard just to make sure i passed. He makes his students feel stupid if you ask a question. Rude. Sarcastic. Weird. Hard. I would NEVER suggest anyone to take him. Get out if you can there are WAY better teachers

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MATH2413
Dec 19, 2012

He is fast-paced at times and you need to be committed to the course or you'll fall behind. However, if you don't understand something just ask him, he 's helpful and clear when explaining stuff. He expects you to completely write-out every step to each problem on his exams. He takes out lots of points for not showing enough work

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TRIG1316
Jan 22, 2013

Take Hierman if: you truely care about learning math, and are smart. Do not take Hierman if: you are dumb, lazy, or taking a math class because 'you have to.'

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MATH2312
May 16, 2013

He is a great professor, and obviously very smart. He is willing to help as much as you need. Just hard to follow in his class. Take him if you really want to learn math.

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
May 17, 2013

He is hard, not helpful at all, almost like he talks down to you, he is smart, but can't teach, he should be in research or somewhere not around others

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MATH1325
Jul 10, 2013

I actually liked this class. It's not the funnest but you actually learn the material. He is very clear, just study for the tests. I am taking him for my future math classes. I would recommend him if you actually want to learn.

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MATH1316
Aug 19, 2013

If you are already amazing at math, you will love this teacher. If your major is math, you will love this teacher. If neither of those apply to you, TAKE SOMEONE ELSE. He is hard to follow, offers no help, and when you ask a question, he will make you feel stupid before answering. He knows his stuff but you better already know most of the material.

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MATH1316
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2013

Having all A's in math, I was expecting an easy class. However, his explaining techniques didn't work for me. When I asked him for help, he just said the exact same thing he said before. His class takes a lot of patience and lots of trial and error. In the end, if he sees you trying, he'll be good to your grade.

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MATH2413
Oct 16, 2013

I had prior knowledge of calculus before in high school so right now I don't find his class extremely difficult to get an A. As long as you do your homework and stay awake in class every day you'll do fine. Also If you go to his office for help you will succeed.

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MATH2413
Oct 16, 2013

I had prior knowledge of calculus in high school so I think getting an A in his class is not that hard. As long as you do his worksheets, go to class on time, stay awake each day, and go to his office if you need help you will succeed. If you don't understand something in class don't be afraid to ask, b/c he talks fast.

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CALCULUS1
Grade: B
Oct 17, 2013

He is does not know how to teach . He expects you to know all the material and DON'T YOU DARE asking him any question.I just finished my third test and I think I will drop the class. I am an A student and this is my first drop. I have been stressed all week.. Don't take him. Drive to another campus if you can.

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MATH2413
Oct 31, 2013

Hard to keep up with. He will make fun of you and get angry if you answer a question wrong or even ask him a question. Can be very rude and discouraging, wouldnt recommend taking him as a teacher, but if you're taking Calc 2, you pretty much have no choice...

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MATH1301
Nov 5, 2013

Literally one of the most confusing people to talk to. He says such random things and when you ask a question he tells you to reword what you say bc its not formatted correctly for him. DONT TAKE HIM. interrupts your question and doesn't help.

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MATH1301
Dec 1, 2013

His tests are just like the review he gives you so study! However, he is isn't very clear when explaining material and talks wayyyyy too fast! Interrupts in middle of question and can come off as rude. Take at your own risk.

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MATH2413
Dec 11, 2013

On the final, you only have to do 8 out of 11 random calculus questions that are based off his test reviews and worksheets. Each question has 4-6 subquestions. If u did those and some textbook problems u will do good on the final

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MATH2413
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2013

Heierman does not teach out of the textbook, so u have to study the textbook and do some practice problems over the material he teaches in class so u can succeed

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MATH2414
Jan 23, 2014

One of my favorite math instructors of all time. Ultimately, if you just want to get credit for a math course and move on, he is NOT the professor for you. However, if you're goal is to understand the math completely, he is EXACTLY the right professor for you. If you go to class, pay attention, and show that you care, he'll take care of your grade

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MATH1414
Apr 27, 2014

HORRIBLE!!!!!!!! I took him for Trig, he goes way to fast. Doesn't explain things well enough. If you're a novice or not very well in math and want to learn. DONT TAKE HIM. He teaches for experts even though, Trig is a beginner's class.

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MATH2414
May 5, 2014

Would not suggest to a friend. He is not that helpful and goes through the material way too fast. If someone asks a questions, he cuts them off and makes the student feel like an idiot. It is possible to make a good grade in the class if you study a lot on your own.

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MATH1314
May 12, 2014

I do NOT recommend taking this teacher. He's very rude, impatient, and fast paced. When you ask questions, he gets belligerent. When taking exams he wants you to show your work exactly how he teaches you to on notes.

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MATH2414
May 13, 2014

Most of his lectures are of no help when doing the worksheets for the tests. No homework for Calc 1 and 2 when I had him. It's better to watch YouTube or form study groups to get an A or B in his class. And the Calc 2 final is harder than his 5 tests. I made 4/5 As on his tests; failed the last one. I got As for both Calc 1 and 2 with this guy.

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MATH1314
May 23, 2014

I do NOT recommend taking this teacher at all. He becomes rude when you ask questions about what he's teaching. At first he made it seem like he would help us understand whatever he taught, but did the total opposite.

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CALC1
Jun 23, 2014

He isn't helpful at all and will treat you like you are dumb if you ask questions. He'll ask for answers in class and when you give a correct answer, will find something wrong with it and then proceed to claim that as the right answer just minutes later. Don't take him unless you want straight lectures with no help. Avoid him.

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MATH1304
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 10, 2014

If you are good at math then take him, if not then don't. He is very particular about everything, from the way you fold your paper to the format you display your work. Things MUST be done EXACTLY as he says or else points are taken off.The way he explains things is, at most times, confusing. makes himself available. Take at your own risk.

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MATH1414
Jul 14, 2014

Offensive, unhelpful, and arrogant.

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MATH2413
Sep 14, 2014

I took PreCal, Cal I, and Cal II with him. His lectures are very dense in material. I was not able to follow in class most of the time, but the notes from the class were great for review later on. He was available to help during his office hours. I really liked his attitude and attention to detail. I felt like he was generous with the final grade.

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MATH1304
Sep 16, 2014

He makes me fall in love with math. Great instructor!!!

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2312
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2014

He's a nice guy with an aggressive attitude. He wants to help you succeed by getting you to participate in class. If you pay attention, you should do well. He gives plenty of time for questions and review before tests, so take advantage.

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2312
Dec 7, 2014

The good comments on this professor are not true at all ! He is very offensive and when he wants students to participate the students participate but he ignores their response. I am failing right now I have not even taken the final exam yet but I am pretty sure of the outcome. He also does not give you a correct answer. DONT TAKE HIM!!!!

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PRECAL
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2014

Hes very picky in the way that he grades. Its basically his way or the highway. However, if you pay attention in class, there's no way you won't get an A. The review sheet he gives before all his exams are the exact format of the exam itself. The only grades he takes are test grades, no homework grades. If you study you're bound to get an A.

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MATH1316
Feb 13, 2015

What else is left to say about this guy? 1. He speaks to students like they have a PhD in mathematics. 2. Following his lectures will leave you exhausted and unsatisfied. 3. He genuinely seems to enjoy making you feel stupid for not knowing the subject, despite his shortcomings in actually teaching it. 4. He makes you feel stupid when asking a que

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1316
May 13, 2015

Thank goodness he is retiring. Seems like a nice man. End of the semester, and he has yet to learn most of our names. He would say he would cover something next class, but at the next class he lectures and gets mad that we do not know the things he said he would lecture on. Taught a lot of things that would not be on any tests. Frustrating. Rude.

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1302
Grade: C-
Jul 20, 2015

Very bad at explaining the current subject and moves too fast paced to understand.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

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Based on 11 reported grades
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A+: 2
C: 1
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