If you actually want to learn Calculus, DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE. Teaches solely through examples and doesn't explain theorems. Backtracks frequently, unorganized, and takes a very roundabout way of teaching. Grading system is cool though. Attendance and book aren't necessary.
Extremely clear expectations for exams and grading. Some lectures could have been planned and rehearsed a little bit, but mistakes were understandable for a newer instructor.
Couldn't understand a thing in lecture. Disorganized and hard to access. I think we all had a general confusion every time he spoke in lecture. Midterm and final were graded very lightly, if it weren't for that I would not have passed. Homework is alright just a lot of questions. Not the worst ever.
Very unorganized canvas, pretty bad at explaining topics in depth. Only good part about his class was he drops your lowest midterm score and considers a curve if necessary.
He is kind of disorganized and his handwriting is hard to read. Exams are worth 80% of your grade, though he drops your lowest midterm score. Also, he likes complaining on Canvas announcements but is pretty chill in office hours.
I'm definitely not a math person and struggled a lot with Professor Lam. He's pretty funny and personable but he explains topics in weird ways and would sometimes just solve a problem incorrectly. I honestly never showed up to section but if I would've I'm sure I would've gotten a higher grade.
Lam seemed to really care about helping his students learn. There were some technical issues with the homework and he made sure everyone got 100% on those homeworks. I think he explained the concepts pretty well, but I had also taken calculus before in high school. Tests were very reasonable.
He is a really nice professor and drops lowest midterm and homework grade however his teaching methods are confusing as he goes back and forth on problems and examples.
Very willing to answer questions and make concepts clear within lectures, but at times he goes fast which is a little difficult to follow. He is helpful and accessible, and nice with final grades (curved the average final course grade for Math 8 up to an 80).
He teaches strictly through examples which can be nice because his tests are like his lectures but if you want a solid foundation for the concepts, then you have to teach yourself. He doesn't really teach you step by step or give you solid definitons. But he is kind and very lenient and will always help you.
Really friendly professor, easy to talk to in office hours and within class. Listens and implements feedback and is very generous when it comes to grading. Cares a lot about the class and made learning the material engaging and fun!