The best aspect of this course was the incredibly knowledgeable professor who was able to teach the students a new form of calculus with ease. The worst aspects of this course included the excessive number of proofs that were reviewed in class, and the fast pace in which the professor taught the extremely abstract material. Students also found the homework assignments and exams to be very difficult. The course would improve if students were provided with more practice problems and practice tests relative to the level of difficulty on their exams, and if they had a better supporting textbook. Prospective students should be aware that this course can be chal enging and that a solid background in Calculus I & II is imperative. 201

Students praised this course for its chal enging subject matter and for having an instructor who seemed to actually care about his students’ success. However, some students found the course had a heavy workload. Suggestions for improvements included a desire for the instructor to give more examples in class. Prospective students should know that the course was difficult, but a background in Calculus or Linear Algebra was helpful.

Students felt the best aspect of this class was the lectures which were taught with clarity and challenged students in a way that reflected the instructor’s passion for the subject. However, the course moves quickly, and homework assignments require a lengthy amount of time. Students also felt that a different textbook could improve the course. Students should expect to set aside a substantial amount of time for study and homework for this class and be well prepared in calculus I and II before taking this course.

The best aspect of the course was the clear and informative class lectures. The professor was very effective in teaching the concepts and always assigned homework assignments equivalent to the type of content they would come across on tests. The worst aspects of the course included the lengthy homework assignments and difficult exams. The course would improve if the concepts were taught at a slower pace and if the more difficult problems were discussed and worked through in class, so that students wouldn’t be caught off-guard during exams. Prospective students should be prepared to encounter some really challenging material and should endeavor to stay on top of the homework and concepts.

This course had several highly rated aspects. The top was the instructor, who students thought was engaging, entertaining, and overall an effective teacher. The subject was interesting overall, especially for students going into physics, and special mention was given to Sfin the class pet. Many students gave the amount of homework and the pace of the class low marks. Many students suggested a different textbook as a possible improvement, while others suggested a more logical pace to the homework. Students interested in the course should know that it requires a lot of work, but taking the class with this instructor makes it worth the hard work.

The best aspects of the class included the intellectually challenging and highly applicable subject matter, the helpful PILOT sessions, and the TA’s who helped reinforce the material. Many students found it difficult to follow the professor due to disorganized lecture notes, confusing explanations, and the professor’s tendency to face the board while speaking. Many students agreed that the material covered in class was not good preparation for homework assignments or exams. Suggestions for improvement included spending enough time on the final chapters, and giving tests that better reflect the work done on homework and in class. Prospective students should be prepared to do a lot of independent learning.