It is not until I started taking upper-div math classes that I noticed how helpful her math 8 was. Her lectures are easy to understand. She explains everything clearly and everyone can see what she writes. I recommand taking her class also because math 8 is important for upper-division math courses, so you need someone who can teach it right.

Great professor who really cares. Tough on rules and grades, take it if you really are into maths

I learned A LOT. Go to all the lectures and read every sentence in the textbook. The syllabus scared me off: 3% for going to the sections, 97% made up by 2 midterms and final. This made me put so much time into this course. I was so pressured. But I indeed built a solid foundation. She is a great professor. The textbook is also useful. .

she's a very good teacher, the class material is just very difficult. super kind and helpful during office hours, and make sure you go to class!!!

She always stops to make sure everyone is keeping up with her so the lectures are easy to understand. Homework is much compared to other Math classes at UCSB, but all those practices are kind of necessary. The exams have a huge curve up, so even 100% is not impossible.

Birge was not very helpful at office hours. Her lectures are super scattered and difficult to comprehend. There is way too much homework which is only worth 5 points of your total grade. Avoid!

Bad just bad homework load is insane made me hate math

H-Z is a wonderful math professor! Her lectures are clear, albiet somewhat fast/rushed. There is a toooon of homework, but it pays off since all of her exams consist of problems from lecture/homework. Definitely take math 8 with her!

Professor Birge is the best professor I've had yet. She makes sure everything is very clear and teaches how to solve problems and think like a mathematician. There is more homework than other classes, and it will be worth it. If you have the opportunity to take one of her classes, you really must do it.

She really is an excellent teacher who really wants to help you understand the material. She sometimes goes too fast, but she asks the class frequently if she is, and then will slow down or explain again. The midtermsfinal are homework problems, but grading is kind of on the harsh side. HW is optional but you should still do it.

Birge is the best math professor I've had so far. She makes the class easy to understand and her class structure helps you get a good grade. No study guide or cheat sheet though so learning the material is still essential.

Best professor I have ever had in UCSB so far. She is extremely smart and helpful.