Darren Narayan - Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Professor: Darren Narayan

Department: Mathematics

College: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH441
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very caring and good teacher. He tries really hard to make sure his students learn the material, even if he doesn't cover much.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH190
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Narayan's discrete class. He clearly knows what he's talking about. Fun lectures taught by a fun professor. He sometimes struggled to answer questions asked in class. Super helpful with questions during office hours. Tests and quizzes weren't difficult. Very relaxed with homework: if you didn't understand, you can ask for extra time.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's very available for help and is a really kind and smart man. He makes the class bearable and I would love to have him again!! Awesome!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH190
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He sometimes confuses himself on the material and will say something wrong, but overall he is very clear with his teaching and says things in a way so that everyone understands.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Discrete math with Dr. Narayan was really easy. His exams are fair, his lectures are clear, and he provides helpful office hours. The lectures can get a bit boring, but as long as you pay attention you should be fine. His grading isn't too harsh and the assignments are generally pretty easy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH190
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor sticks to the material he has planned, therefore anytime he is asked a question he struggles to answer it. I found his tests rather difficult because he does not teach concepts, but instead he wants you to memorize his examples for the test. He also did not give us the grade breakdown until more than halfway through. Avoid!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH190
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Isn't entirely confident with what he is teaching, but gets the point across. Sometimes what he says must be taken with a grain of salt, however. Super easy class. Explains the basics 10 times over.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took graph theory with him. should of failed the class and he gave a me C after studying my ass off the final. Despite that he is a very good math professor and I wish he taught more of my math classes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, I failed Discrete I but he taught Discrete II so well that I passed, I plan to take him again for Graph Theory because he teaches that subject really well. He's a fun guy too, he doesn't try to joke around but he is really easygoing. CONS: Cant pronounce any part of his name? :( I just called him Professor all course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HNRSDISC
• 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:

One of this guy's greatest strengths is that he's crystal clear, in both his English and presentation. If something doesn't make sense he's glad to answer your questions. His quizzes and tests are exactly what you cover in class and feel very fair.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I had Narayan for Discrete Math. Its a hard subject, and I believe he made it as easy as possible. His grading is very fair. His tests are exactly what is covered in the lectures. No surprises. He isn't boring to listen to for 2 hours, and he is nice and approachable. I'm taking him for Discrete II because of it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: DISHN1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. He is extremely smart, and really cares about teaching. His quizzes are easy, but the tests/hwk are challenging. I am taking him for Discrete II next quarter.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I don't know how I made it through his class to get an A. His first exam was challenging to the point where I still don't understand some of the material. However, he lit a fire under me wherein I got 100% on all of the following quizzes and 90's on the tests. In short he is challenging but very bright and fun. He is very helpful in office hours.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: DISC2
• 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:

He is by far the best Discrete professor in the department. It is easy to learn just from the lectures, but he assumes you read the book before doing the homework. In his office hours, he is extremely helpful. I will take him for Graph theory. I really enjoyed the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: DISC2
• 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:

Amazing professor. He's in it because he enjoys working with undergrads and teaching, and not just for the money. He's amazingly helpful both in and out of class. He tries his best to get students interested in the material. Tests and grading are very fair. Take him if you get the chance.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: DISC2
• 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:

Had him for both Discreet 1 and 2. I got an A in both classes. Quiz's every week but they are on topic and stuff you learned in class. Super easy. I actually learned a lot and managed to enjoy myself. I definitely recommend this teacher.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: DISC265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, very clear to understand. The grading is more than fair since you can drop 2 lowest quizzes and your lowest test grade. Just trust me on this next part though: Don't miss a single class, the textbook is useless. I missed 3 classes and wound up with a D and I'll regret missing those classes. Will be signing up again in summer

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Prof. Narayan is the best math teacher I have had at RIT. He provides several examples to make sure you learn the material. He was always available outside of class. If you have the chance, definitely take him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: DISC1
• 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:

One of the best discrete math professors I had so far; provides multiple variations of a problem so you understand how to solve them and explains each step. Test and quizzes are med-hard difficulty and HWs are on the light side compared to other disc math profs. Also his office hours can be very useful outside of class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: DISC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy overall-- lectures can be a bit boring but he'll do a million examples till you understand. Really big on the "technical" side of math so if you can't do proofs, you're gonna be sunk in his class. Replaces early test grades if you do better on later ones. Moderately easy HW and weekly quizzes.