Basically study 4 definitions before the tests, and all the study guides would be the same as the test. Not the best lecturer, but hilarious, come to class if you want to have a fun time, cause he makes jokes every 5 minutes. Special hw are hard but just ask your TA. got 6,7 for the 2 midterm, but 9.75/10 for final, end up with an A. 50% for final.

Terrible lectures but tests are similar to practice tests so study those

Horrible in lectures, but tests are very very similar to practice tests, so if you do the practice tests a bunch of times you're guaranteed to do well on his tests. His tests have definitions, but they come from a small pool that you can figure out after seeing the first definition. You hav self-teach yourself, but no homework + curves the class.

Professor Akemann served our class as a volunteer teacher because the school couldn't find anyone to teach us. Although grateful that he stepped into this position, he was the worst math teacher I've ever had. I think he is a very sweet guy but just not a good teacher what so ever. Tests are very difficult, highly do not recommend

Very unclear lectures, I felt like going to them made me feel more confused. Midterms were relatively difficult but with hours of preparation they were doable. DO NOT RECCOMEND AVOID IF YOU CAN.

Chuck is a nice guy, but he really is not trying to pass anyone. He wants you to be able to do the hard problems, so he is going to test you on the hard problems. He is willing to help outside of class. Be warned, he as online midterms and those are annoying as heck. Also do the homework because every test question comes from there.

Unless you'v prepared beforehand or are willing to self-study, then prepare to suffer a bit. Talks about his own family, dog, and life a lot in the middle of lectures. Tells funny stories, and is a great person to meet outside of class. Your grade can't be lower than your final.

Had I taken calculus in high school this would have been easier. But this guy's quirks makes the class seem harder than it is. He stumbles over his words, makes simple mistakes cuz he can't read his own writing, & is useless in office hours. Oh, and you might have heard about his curve policy & fail rate. Retook and got a an A-. Better than an F.

His lectures are useless. His homework is ok, but the tests tend to be unrelated to the homework and the lectures. Avoid if possible.

had him for math 3b and 60% of the class failed. i dont know what wrong with the world, but in all honesty, 60% must have been a little mentally challenged. the tests were difficult, but not ridiculous to the extent people claim. study, do the homework, and you will get at least a B if you have any background in calculus.

He's a terrible teacher and then refuses to curve. If you go to lecture you won't learn anything. He failed 50% of the engineering majors in the class. I would never take another class from him.

This class was ridiculously hard. Many people failed. His curve barely helps. I would avoid at all costs. During lecture, students would constantly interrupt him to point out all his mistakes, so I ended up leaving campb hall more confused. Take CLAS for sure

TERRIBLE

he's terrible.

This guy commonly spent lectures talking about random things that have nothing to do with math. when he does talk about math, he spends the majority of time talking about how NOT to do problems. Also made 30% of the final something he said he wouldnt test on.

I always did well in my math classes. Until I had Akemann.

terrible waste of tuition money. i need a refund.

Horrible, failed a very large percentage of the students, most unfair tests u can imagine, with no curve! what ever you do don't take AKemann. There was even an article on the nexus because he failed so many people.

I used to like math, but he basically ruined it for me. Tests have a little bit of a curve, which helped some, but not much. Lectures were boring and confusing. I'd suggest you avoid taking his class if you can.

enroll in CLAS and do all homework assignments if you want to pass this class. akemann has illegible handwriting. cannot teach well at all!

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funny as hell at times but the class definitely screwed me over. Him farting in class apparantly didn't make up for his hard tests. Maybe i should have done the homework.:/

Funny guy, really nice, but you really have to work yourself. He doesn't collect homework but almost 100% of your grade is based on the final! So don't mess up.

good class format, taught well, take home midterms