MATH 132A
CASTEELS K L
Karel Casteels
4.3
42 reviews

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4.3
MATH108A . Casteels K L 5 Years Ago

Really enjoyed his 108A class. The lectures are well organized and his notes were clear. The midterms were pretty easy and he gave extra credits for the final. Always available during his office hours and even gave extra office hours right before the exams. Great Professor! Definitely will take his class again

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108A . Casteels K L 5 Years Ago

Karel is a super nice guy. Lectures are understandable and test are fair, but hw can be graded harshly. Would recommend taking for any math class at UCSB.

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MATH108A . Casteels K L 5 Years Ago

Professor Casteels is organized, clear and easy on the eye. However, I dont know whether hes just busy with other things in his life that whenever I try to talk to him, I couldnt tell hes being shy, offended, or straight up doesnt care....(it could be my fault). Trying to talk to him is sure a frustration, but beside that all good.

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MATH117 . Casteels K L 5 Years Ago

Best math professor

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MATH117 . Casteels K L 8 Years Ago

Karel is good professor but he could be more engaging to the class, it seems like he's talking to himself when lecturing which can cause him to go fast and miss important details. Other than that he's helpful in office hours(he's a little awkward sometimes) and tests are pretty fair just know your definitions inside and out.

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MATH117 . Casteels K L 8 Years Ago

Math 117 is like Math 8 on steroids. It's challenging, but Karel is more than aware of this and tries to make this class manageable. He's knowledgeable and his lectures are relatively organized. Difficult exams, however he gives extra credit and preps you with similar exam questions. He's really friendly guy and easy on the eyes. I recommend him.

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MATHCS120 . Casteels K L 8 Years Ago

He is disorganized... But he gives out great scores on a class that used to be hard... And he is a kind teacher...

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MATH8 . Casteels K L 8 Years Ago

His lectures were very clear and very structured. Some of the homeworks were a little confusing but not impossible like other profs. He answers questions very well, and definitely wants you to understand the material.

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MATH137AB . Casteels K L 11 Years Ago

Casteels is an awesome professor. His lectures were always very clear and structured. His problem sets were extremely fun to complete; he never failed to provide interesting questions. The final included computing R(3,4), and he broke the proof into manageable parts. UCSB will miss him!

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MATH3H . Casteels K L 12 Years Ago

He is a good professor.He can explain the theorem clearly. He gave some challenging question as the homework. At first, I think he is a boring guy but after a quarter, I think his class is interesting.

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MATH3H . Casteels K L 12 Years Ago

Really, really, enjoyed the honors seminar with Karel. The man knows his stuff and offered a great intro to pure and advanced mathematics. Don't expect integrals or derivatives in this truly engaging math class. Thanks prof!

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MATH3AB . Casteels K L 13 Years Ago

Awesome professor, explain things very clearly. Willing to help if you aren't afraid of asking. Tests are very reasonable, i really recommend this professor. Had him for Math 3A,3B, 3Honor and will be taking his Math 5 Honor in winter.

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MATH5C . Casteels K L 13 Years Ago

He's a pretty cool professor, slightly awkward sometimes, but tests are reasonable and he's much more clear in office hours.

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MATH5C . Casteels K L 13 Years Ago

Casteels is a great professor. Very thorough explanations. Gives PLENTY of help if you're not afraid to ask. Useful in office hours AND by using the "email professor" button on webwork. Receieved an A- in his class. Tells it like it is and with effort, you'll get a solid grade. I reccommend as a math major :)

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MATH3B . Casteels K L 13 Years Ago

Casteels is the best college math profesor I have had so far. He is new, but he is an excellent teacher. Great clarity in explaining concepts, and he is very approachable if you ever have doubts. Go to lecture, do your homework, study 1-2 hours for exams, and the class is an easy A. I had him for both Math 3A and 3B, aced both classes.

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MATH3A . Casteels K L 13 Years Ago

Professor Casteels is a great math professor.

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MATH5C . Casteels K L 13 Years Ago

Professor Casteels is a cool guy. He is clear in teaching and is fair. He speaks English fine, unlike a lot of Math teachers at UCSB I heard don't. Math 5C is very difficult. Do his homework and study it for tests as well as study old tests for the final. He is clear in what he will put on tests, and don't be afraid to look in the book for help.

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MATH3A . Casteels K L 13 Years Ago

Professor Casteels is by far the best math teacher I have ever had. He is very clear and helpful, his test are fair and he only test on the material he goes over in class. Attend lecture, work hard, do the homework and you will get an A. I enjoyed his class so much that I am going to be taking his class again during the winter quarter.

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