Brian Emond - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Professor: Brian Emond

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Makes what he teaches more difficult than the material actually is. It's Math100- Basic Math skills and he is treating it as if its rocket science. A very easy class but that has nothing to do with him. He makes the class more confusing than it needs to be.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lectures were relatively short and easy to follow. He was always happy to explain in a different way if you didn't understand. All homework was online and easy to keep up with. Sometimes willing to extend due dates if there is a time crunch. Only 3 tests, including the final. Possible random attendance quizzes. Would definitely recommend. :)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I'm just finishing the class now, and I can certainly say that he's a great professor. Unfortunately he's retiring at the end of the semester, but fortunately for my class, as a gift of his appreciation, he cancelled our 8 A.M. final. Very effective teacher, I certainly learned a lot.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Cool teacher. Last semester teaching, he is retiring. Sometimes confusing lectures. Lots of homework on MathLab, which I enjoyed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH101102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Brian is a really great guy and tries add a little humor into his lectures. He's very helpful and gives you a lot of chances, but he doesn't tolerate people who don't pay attention. Awesome professor!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH101AND102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great professor, he is a wonderful person to be around. He finds ways to make students laugh, and even if his jokes are not funny, he genuinely tries to make us laugh. He is a very fair grader as well. Study and attend lectures and you will do really well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loved this class. Emond is very helpful. He explains things very thoroughly. Homework is every night and is usually harder than the problems done in class, but he is very very lenient. Grading is very fair. He will act tough (he hates cell phones!) but for the most part is really kind. Also tells jokes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Cons: Strict with electronics, teaches in circles, doesn't always teach the material covered on the homework which is mandatory, Pros: Friendly and keeps class interesting, Reviews before tests show an example of each question, helpful, easy if you keep up with the material

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Brian is very nice and goes through the material slowly so it's easy to understand. I'm bad at math and I got an A. He's ridiculously strict when it comes to cell phones though. He'll kick you out of class if he sees it even sitting on your desk. He tends to treat everyone like they're dumb and he makes a lot of mistakes, but it's not a bad class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he scared me at first. hes super strict about electronics and will throw you out if he catches you, but hes the only math teacher ive had that cares. hes actually very helpful and nice although he puts up such a tough front. id recommend him. as a side note, he tells slightly inappropriate jokes, but it does help you remember in class material.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is very nice and makes class super easy, but he always makes mistakes. He thinks everyone thats in his class is stupid because how low the class level is. He doesn't respond to emails and is late putting up your grades. as long as you do your homework you'll get an A+

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ALG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great, professor, knows what he's talking about and explains it very easily to the class. Has a tendency to write mistakes on his projector but he corrects them pretty quick (a plug instead of minus, etc..). Homework and exams are easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Online class easy if you do your homework. You are able to work through the MML which is easy to follow. If you don't understand something professor will respond to questions timely. He lets you know exactly what will be on the final exam so you can prepare. Go over homework examples and final review. Final will be an easy A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He was a very easy professor. Gave us the questions on the exam prior to the exam. Made it impossible to fail. Must do your homework each class though. EASY A!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever had. He explains the material very well. If you don;t understand he will help you. Exam reviews are very helpful. Exams are easy if you pay attention in class and review.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Nice guy. He gives test review seets that are the test questions but w/ diff #s: very helpful!! Other than that, he doesn't know what he's talking about, makes a lot of errors, often argues with students about those errors/their questions and what he teaches in class is different from the hw, which you have to pay $80 to access mymathlab.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Emond is the nicest guy. He is extremely dedicated to helping his students do well & is pretty laid back. If you do not understand something in lecture go to his office hours - Professor Emond is extraordinarily helpful during this time. Do the homework & use the practice tools provided on MyMathLab to prepare for each exam.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Emond is a sweet, sweet man. He's very lenient with deadlines and one of the nicest professors I've had since being at UMass. He was very helpful and truly showed an interest in helping us understand the material. As long as you do the online homework, you'll be fine. Good R1 GenEd!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Makes class very easy, and is attentive to helping students learn and get good grades. His grading policies give more than they take, he reopened hw just to be nice. His tests are easy as long as you do the study worksheet before them. Genial guy with a great sense of humor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great teacher! Patient and thoughtful presentation of information. Answers questions thoroughly. It is important to go to test reviews.