Dale Rolfsen - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Dale Rolfsen

Department: Mathematics

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Okay... I actually thought he was SO friendly and approachable. BUT! I agree with everyone here, when it comes to teaching, he is useless. He didnt write the exams, but they had nothing to do with what we learned, so he didnt prepare anyone. I only got an A because the final grades were scaled a loooot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

txt oriented; goes over same ex. as in txt (helps in hwk). Notes are usually clear. Walks back and forth frequently. Boring classes usually, and u don't need to go to class. I used memory from high skol calc to get through.Questions on the MT are hard,diagrams given make more confusing.Avg MT1:45% MT2:58%. Will scale after final (not taken yet).

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst math prof ever! do not take this class thinking it will help towards med school, it will not! the average for our midterms was 45%. He has no clue how to teach. When u go to his class all he does is copy the exact examples from the textbook (online, cant buy). The problem sets have no comparison to exams. Exams are ridiculously hard. Take 105

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Rolfsen... What a guy. Really nice, and really helpful in office hours, but if you want to make a horrible life decision sign up for his class at 8am. He likely has the most boring voice ever. Exams are ridiculously hard too, but he follows the textbook almost exactly.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He basically just repeats the same examples that are given in the text. You could easily skip the lectures and just read the book. His lectures are useless...

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He uses most of his examples from the text but explains them clearly. Since I transfered sections to get away from a horrible prof he was like a savior to me >.>

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• 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:

Pretty decent prof. Midterms and final exam were both not too hard, but not easy either. As long as you do the suggested homework, read the materials b4 going to lecture, and prepare for his weekly quizzes, you'll definitely ace the course. I really liked his class. A tip for studying for mts and final: Buy math club's exam booklets and do them!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Disregard for the medical health of students. Should back up what his website says in regards to being compassionate. Not compassionate at all!

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is very kind & caring of his students. Very helpful during office hours. Not sure if he teaches great, but he surely does what his students want, like cutting down the # of hw questions and postponing quizzes during exam week.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's just a poor voice recording of the textbook; he repeats examples from the book, adds in mistakes, but leave out the important points. His midterms are very inconsistant; the class average for the 1st midterm was 68%, while the 2nd one dropped to 40%.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I hate him!!!!!!!!! Very annoying person. Doesn't know how to teach. Inconsiderate of students. He sux!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a cute teddy bear of a man, but he can go from clear to outer space in one lecture. Still, seems like a really nice guy. Interesting braid research

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is not a good prof! ... he doent care whether you understand the materials or not even in the office hours, but the book is the best guide ( math 253) ... you ll get everything from book ( no need to attend class!)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gosh I hate him. Very inconsiderate of students. So unhelpful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you want a good mark, take his class. All quizzes/exams are straight from the notes. He is not a good lecturer, though. Frequently makes mistakes in his examples and often seems confused by the course he is teaching. However, he is a very nice man. Made cookies for the class and gave out candy canes before the final exam!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I dun like him. So inconsiderate of students

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

great

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is okay...the final is hard..the homework is a lot..okay useful lecture notes

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A very nice man. He's willing to help you, so go to his office hour if you're stuck.