Let's say math was your business in high school. All A's and no extra studying for tests. And then carlos comes into your life. understanding him is impossible and unless youre a math major you dont need to know the proofs and derivations of these formulas. Lectures are pointless. I'd rather have my limbs cut off than take his class ever again.

If you're taking this class with Garcia, you MUST take CLAS. Lectures are no help at all, so if you miss a lecture (or all of them) it doesn't matter. The only way to do well on his exams are by doing many many many practice problems and by knowing the material like the back of your hand. Also, GO TO CLAS!!

Worst professor on the face of the Earth. He is worth absolutely nothing and grades like a nazi. Shows absolutely no compassion towards any human being whatsoever. He is one of the rudest people I have ever met and without a doubt the worst professor I will ever encounter. If you have to drop out of college to avoid taking this class, do it.

Professor Garcia is very intelligent and undoubtedly shows a profound understanding of the material - but neither of the aforementioned traits are nearly as important as the ability to articulate concepts and methods in lecture, fairness (both in grading and making clear what is to be on the test), and a character even slightly above apathetic.

Ridiculous as to how poorly this class was taught. Consistently jumped around in lecture. Did not follow the book nor help much with homework. Went to office hours even worse. I would bring back the Holocaust if it meant Carlos did not teach this class

This man should not be teaching.

Lectures are difficult to understand and examples usually are not complete or clear, so lectures are not very useful. Grading and difficulty level is very inconsistent. Taking a CLAS class along with this course is necessary.

Wasn't here for the first 2 weeks. The sub we had before he came in was way better at explain things and actually gave us time to ask questions during lecture if we didn't understand something. When Garcia came back, you couldn't ask a question without him basically responding, "Are you stupid? You should know this." Would have gotten another prof.

Quite possibly the worst professor I've ever had. He told my class that he expects us to be better than him at math and gives no curve at all.

Lectures are completely irrelevant to tests & extremely long, fast, and confusing. His homework was hard & worth few points, but do-able (definitely helped me learn the material). Mostly learned the material on my own and through CLAS and TAs. Tests are really tough, but not totally impossible if you 100% master every topic (and are lucky)

Horrible... This teacher, if you could call him that, is the worst I have ever had. I am a hard worker and study often. He does not care about his students. I have gone into office hours and he has made me feel like an idiot because I couldn't understand a topic. Awful a disgrace to the University...

The worst math professor I have ever had. Lecture is useless and he does not curve. Avoid him at all cost. His midterm and homework are really difficult. The average of the midterm is 55%. I will never ever take a class with him.

The worst professor ever. Absolutely no need to go to his lectures. I learned so much more from my CLAS tutor and TA. Can't understand anything he says. I've always been pretty good at math, and I failed his midterm. Avoid him at ALL COSTS. Do NOT take a class with him.

Easily the worst math teacher I have ever had. His lecturing ability is non-existent, his tests and homework are monotonous and very difficult. Homework only worth 5% of grade, rest is final and midterms which are very hard. I got an 800 on the math SAT and have always done well in math but failed his first midterm. Would avoid at all costs.

Worst teacher I've had by far, if you miss class you will be fine because he doesn't teach a thing. Ive received straight A's my whole life almost never getting below a C on tests... I got a 38% on his midterm I thought I thought I did well on. Please do not take.

35% midterm 60% final 5% homework midterm was 5 questions (each 10 points), gave out no partial credit many students dropped after midterms, the average was 55% but he doesn't curve. Overall, he is smart, but he obviously does not know how to teach.

He shows proofs more than actual math work.

He has fair tests but is perhaps the toughest grader I have ever had. He is very helpful if you go into office hours and is willing to work with you to earn back points. But he is a very tough grader... so unless you are prepared to work your butt off, don't take it with him

Carlos teaches a really hard class. Avoid him as a professor if possible. Took 118a from him. To do well on exams you need to know the definitions word for word. Also, you need to be able to prove any of the theorems from Rudin's text. The average on the midterm was 56% but he grades with no curve. Two thumbs down.

He teaches with a theoretical approach, which is what makes him hard to understand. He really knows the material and knows how to teach; I just wasn't used to his teaching style. Maybe he'd be better for UD classes. CLAS helps alot. Midterms & Final were manageable as long as you knew the material like the back of your hand. You can't slack off.

He's a genuinely nice guy who really cares about his students, just not a great professor. He clearly knows what he's talking about, he just can't communicate it effectively. Midterms were easy, final was difficult but reasonable.

Lectures are pointless: just a lot of rediculous proofs. kind of helpful in office hours. Tests are fair if you know what you are supposed to be learning, which isn't an easy thing to know. Got an A because of a LOT of studying and CLAS

He's passionate about teaching and will help you understand if you have a question during lecture or in office hours. Exams are easy if you understand the material, and you will if you go to lecture, he is wonderful at explaining. I'll take one of his classes again if I can!

You almost have to learn another language with him. The course is difficult, but extremely doable. I hardly did any of the homework but if it weren't for stupid mistakes, I would have done much better. Go to office hours. His lectures are somewhat useful, but sometimes he skips too many steps.