MATH 115A
Linear Algebra
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Requisite: course 33A. Techniques of proof, abstract vector spaces, linear transformations, and matrices; determinants; inner product spaces; eigenvector theory. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Spring 2017 - I took Math 33A with Andy in Spring 2017. I struggled with the material, but that's probably just a me thing. Andy was an okay professor. His lectures were a little dull, but he explained the material pretty well. He assigned a lot of homework. The midterms were fair, and the final was significantly more challenging. I'd take him over most other professors, but he's not the best professor out there.
Spring 2017 - I took Math 33A with Andy in Spring 2017. I struggled with the material, but that's probably just a me thing. Andy was an okay professor. His lectures were a little dull, but he explained the material pretty well. He assigned a lot of homework. The midterms were fair, and the final was significantly more challenging. I'd take him over most other professors, but he's not the best professor out there.
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Winter 2019 - Professor Manning was a really nice guy and I definitely enjoyed being in his class. He gave clear, concise lectures that went over the material very well. I Perhaps the thing I liked least about his lectures is that sometimes he will ask a very simple question just to check our understanding and no one will say anything because the answer is simply too obvious. Maybe that's our fault and not his but it was kinda funny to see it happen sometimes. Regarding his tests, they were of average difficulty in my opinion. I got reamed by the first midterm and consequently decided I would study much harder for the second one and the final. I did well on both of those. If you prepare for the exams well you should be fine. If you think you know the definition of linearly independent, but you don't know how to prove it, you won't be fine. So yeah if you have the option of taking Manning I certainly think you should (unless its at 8am of course).
Winter 2019 - Professor Manning was a really nice guy and I definitely enjoyed being in his class. He gave clear, concise lectures that went over the material very well. I Perhaps the thing I liked least about his lectures is that sometimes he will ask a very simple question just to check our understanding and no one will say anything because the answer is simply too obvious. Maybe that's our fault and not his but it was kinda funny to see it happen sometimes. Regarding his tests, they were of average difficulty in my opinion. I got reamed by the first midterm and consequently decided I would study much harder for the second one and the final. I did well on both of those. If you prepare for the exams well you should be fine. If you think you know the definition of linearly independent, but you don't know how to prove it, you won't be fine. So yeah if you have the option of taking Manning I certainly think you should (unless its at 8am of course).
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Fall 2019 - Marco’s lectures are nothing more than him jotting down his notes on the board and trying to cram as much in as possible before the end of the class period. He goes so quickly that you can’t comprehend anything, just race to write your notes down. Unless this course is required for your major, don’t take it.
Fall 2019 - Marco’s lectures are nothing more than him jotting down his notes on the board and trying to cram as much in as possible before the end of the class period. He goes so quickly that you can’t comprehend anything, just race to write your notes down. Unless this course is required for your major, don’t take it.
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Fall 2020 - This review is for math 120A. I'm a senior in pure math, and I've been writing proofs during most of my undergrad years. I lost points in an exam just because I used "=>" in my proof instead of the English word "so," even though she uses "=>" in her lectures as well. This is the most ridiculous thing ever happened on me, lmao. (Btw, I also lost points in ALL exams because of "incomplete sentences" and "lacking explanations" without any comment from Dr. May. I suggest math department open a Writing I for Dr. May to fulfill her dream of being an ENGLISH professor. :))
Fall 2020 - This review is for math 120A. I'm a senior in pure math, and I've been writing proofs during most of my undergrad years. I lost points in an exam just because I used "=>" in my proof instead of the English word "so," even though she uses "=>" in her lectures as well. This is the most ridiculous thing ever happened on me, lmao. (Btw, I also lost points in ALL exams because of "incomplete sentences" and "lacking explanations" without any comment from Dr. May. I suggest math department open a Writing I for Dr. May to fulfill her dream of being an ENGLISH professor. :))
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Summer 2019 - I had a class with this person and otherwise. He will take advantage of people. He is also flakey and has a hard time following through with things. Likely someone who was raised to believe they were blameless. If you are working with him, make sure there is a clear plan and expectations laid out, so you are not taken advantage of. In fact, you're probably better off to stay away from this person altogether. I wish I could say more.
Summer 2019 - I had a class with this person and otherwise. He will take advantage of people. He is also flakey and has a hard time following through with things. Likely someone who was raised to believe they were blameless. If you are working with him, make sure there is a clear plan and expectations laid out, so you are not taken advantage of. In fact, you're probably better off to stay away from this person altogether. I wish I could say more.
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Fall 2022 - Professor Min is super clear and concise in lectures and would often give hints for specific homework problems during lecture as a "reward" for attending lecture. The tests were extremely reasonable and we had one page of notes to reference. I would definitely recommend him for this class!
Fall 2022 - Professor Min is super clear and concise in lectures and would often give hints for specific homework problems during lecture as a "reward" for attending lecture. The tests were extremely reasonable and we had one page of notes to reference. I would definitely recommend him for this class!
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