MATH 34B
Xin Zhou
2.5
12 reviews
LANDRY T B
Therese Landry
3.2
18 reviews
Bohan Zhou
3.9
36 reviews

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MATH108A . 3 Months Ago

This is my first upper course. I worried about failing this course but prof Zhou asked us to focus on learning fundamental. In the end, he curved generously. 59% of weight grades get C.

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MATH108A . 3 Months Ago

This class was really tough for me, but Professor Zhou did an amazing job explaining all the complicated terms and was super generous with grading. Plus, he is such a kind person that I never felt nervous about asking “silly” questions about basic math stuff during office hours. Hard class, but an awesome professor!

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MATH108A . 3 Months Ago

Honestly nothing to complain about. You're expected to know lecture + textbook content and that's what's on the exams. Exams consistently averaged 50-60% but curved GENEROUSLY at the end.

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MATH108A . 3 Months Ago

Well-organized lectures and clear explanations. Give make-up points for midterms. Put efforts and time to help students understand course materials.

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MATH3A . 4 Months Ago

The course was well, I wish it wasn't an 8am

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MATH3A . 4 Months Ago

Pretty clear on grading, offers a couple bonus points on exams. Practice exam and hw is almost identical to real exam-allows full page cheat sheet. I'm not the best at math but I've done just fine in the class so far. Drops lowest two hw scores and also bumps your grade for attending section. Does not curve exams however. Is fair, just put in work

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MATH108A . 5 Months Ago

The professor adhered closely to the textbook but presented the material in a way that never felt like he was simply reading from it. He constantly provided examples, highlighted connections between concepts, and posed questions to deepen our understanding of the material.

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MATH117 . 5 Months Ago

:):):):):):):):)

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MATH117 . 5 Months Ago

I thoroughly enjoyed his class, especially the engaging step-by-step teaching style and the helpful class materials that really supported my learning. Bohan's courses have deepened my understanding of mathematical proofs.

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MATH108A . 5 Months Ago

It took me a bit to get used to his lecture style. But he keeps a good pace and makes sure his notes are really clear. He's probably the most understanding and supportive prof I've had in the math department. He gives lots of chances to ask questions in class, and if you do, he'll take the time to explain things.

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MATH6B . Landry T B 9 Months Ago

Explained all concepts very thoroughly, and gave practice materials that prepped you very much for the exams.

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Math6A . Landry T B 9 Months Ago

Did not give clear responses to a lot of relevant questions. Focused mainly on teaching formulas as opposed to building actual understanding of vector calculus (you might or might not prefer this). Tests were EXACTLY like the practice tests, drawback is that there's 0 partial credit.

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Math6A . Landry T B 1 Year, 3 Days Ago

Fantastic professor. Lectures were organized and the exams are basically the same as the practice exams. She gives A LOT of extra credit, my final score were actually 106%. HW are not very hard and she explain one or two of the HW questions during class. If you spend time in doing HW and understanding the practice exams then you are guarantee an A.

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MATH3A . 1 Year, 9 Days Ago

Bad grader. Horrible at explaining concepts. Speaks very quietly in class and gives bad examples during class. The class is very easy, but the homework problems do not compare at all. I would not take his classes again.

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Math6A . Landry T B 1 Year, 10 Days Ago

Makes math easy. Make sure to cover the practice tests before midterm/final. Don't mess up the final like me and go down a letter grade. Doesn't offer partial credit on exams so triple check you didn't make any calculation errors.

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Math6A . Landry T B 1 Year, 15 Days Ago

I tried taking 6A with two other (bad) professors before sticking with Landry. I found her lectures to be a little all over the place, but she would always upload them to Canvas. Homework is on Webwork. Two OPEN NOTE midterms and the lowest score gets dropped. Final was take home. I barely went to class and got an A.

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Math8 . Landry T B 1 Year, 25 Days Ago

Just focus on the practice exams and you'll be fine.

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Math8 . Landry T B 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

Worst professor ever

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MATH3A . 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

unhelpful lectures and badly formatted tests

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MATH3A . 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

Homework is worth 25% and exams are worth 75%. No curve. First day of class he said it should be "easy". Beware.

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Math6A . Landry T B 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

UCSB MATH DEPARTMENT'S FINEST!!!!! A true diamond in the rough I love Therese. Midterms are exactly like the practice and open note, so if you go to lecture, take notes, and do the practice test (aka bare minimum for a math class) you will get an A. ALSO 2 midterms, lowest score dropped. She speaks a bit quiet when lecturing, but easy to follow

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MATH3A . Landry T B 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

Took her for MATH34B. The only reason I got an A was because her practice tests were exactly like the midterms, just with different numbers. Lectures and homework were focused on different material, and she did not teach it well. She did not know how to answer questions in class. To pass you must teach yourself the material.

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Math6A . Landry T B 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

Probably the easiest A I have ever had. Go to her office hours and she literally gives away the exam problems. 10/10 recommend.

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MATH3A . Landry T B 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

Professor is horrible! She could care less about her students and their concerns. If you have any questions she will literally stare at you for 5+ min straight and say that she doesn't have an answer to your question. Her lectures do not allow you to learn, they confuse you way more. Please for the sake of your education do not take this professor.

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