Doug Holmes - College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Professor: Doug Holmes

Department: Mathematics

College: College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holmes is an awesome teacher. As long as you do the homework, pay attention, and ask questions when you don't understand something you will pass this class. Also if you end the semester with a 90 or above, you do not have to take the final which is awesome.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAT104
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor overall. The homework is optional, but is vey helpful if you do it. Nice guy, but does like to talk about how smart he is. He is willing to go over things if you don't understand them in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! I am not a fan of math, but he made me really enjoy stats. Probably one of my favorite professors at the college. He knows his stuff and is willing to help you if you participate/talk in class. Homework is optional, but the questions are almost the exact same as the test so do it! Would totally recommend this class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty arrogant (spent the entire first class telling us how smart he is), but if you ca get past that, the classes aren't that bad and it's not too difficult. However, office hours are WAAY far and few between. He teaches as a side job, so you have to make an appointment to get any assistance.. Does NOT use a textbook, and make sure to do the hw!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Holmes may seem a bit conceited at first, but overall he's a nice guy. All the HW is online on his website. Weekly HW, no quizzes, just 4 tests. If you pay attention and rework the problems done in class and the HW, you will do just fine. Just do the work! Oh yeah, no textbook!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved him. Was nervous going into stats but he was so clear and helpful. I got an A, which means I exempt the final. Homework is not mandatory, but is sooooo helpful if you do it. He's funny too. Take him!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easily the best math teacher I've ever had. He explains everything in such a way that it just makes sense. Also hilarious

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 10851
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor will be really sarcastic and is not always the nicest when it comes to you making errors. But if you ask for help he will help. To be honest, i have mixed emotions about this guy. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK, you dont need it! And he picks who HE wants to exempt the final, so talk to him and keep an A average for a higher chance.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 14020
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Holmes is awesome! He only teaches one class because he is a real estate agent. He loves seeing his students succeed. He also has a sense of humor and is one of the only teachers I know that came back the second day knowing all of our names. He's brilliant. He also doesn't use a textbook, so thats a plus!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 104
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Holmes is the best math professor EVER! I was terrified going into a college math class but this class has been great due to his teaching skills. He is the master of explaining things on a level each individual can understand. He is funny and doesn't hold a boring class. TAKE HIM! He is passionate about what he teaches and it definitely helps.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took stats last year and had an A the whole year Holmes teaches the class differently from my high school teacher and it's either Holmes's way or the highway so I've been doing terrible this year. He's very confusing makes class harder than needs to be.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He will clarify anything you do not understand, all you have to do is ask. You do NOT need the book, bc all the stuff is online. He is one of the nicest math professors i have had. He has a sarcastic side, but it is all in fun. I would recommend him to anyone that needs to take stats and havent had any prior knowledge in that subject.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• 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:

Easiest math class I've taken in college so far, and great professor. There's no textbook, and his teaching style is different, but as long as you pay attention, do the hw, and practice the classwork, you can easily get A's on tests with minimal studying. If you have an A average on the tests by end of semester, he will let you exempt the final.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 104
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If math is not an easy subject, then take Holmes. He is more than willing to explain any question you have and redo problems for the class. He is extremely cocky but it doesn't take away from the fact he is a really good teacher

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class. He makes it very easy to understand if you go to class and is very clear on what he wants from you. I would take every math class with him if I could. Definitely recommend him!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really great teacher! He tells you exactly what he wants and exactly what will be on your test. Very straight forward and as long as you come to class and do what he tells you to do, you'll do great. Even though he doesn't require you to turn in homework, DO IT!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Loved Holmes!! Got an A..so easy to do well when you pay attention in class. HW is not mandatory and he never collects it but if you do the assigned hw, you'll do well. All up to you in this class but it was easy overall. Holmes always explains everything very clearly and is funny and helpful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• 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:

Holmes is the man! I would take another one of his classes just because he is funny and is a great teacher. He teaches in a way that is easy to grasp. The way he goes about teaching the material is in a way that he builds on ideas. He puts every lesson in the right sequence. His IQ can be found in P sub 99. Take his course!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not at all a math person, but he makes it make sense. He is the best math teacher I've ever had. Some people may not like his attitude, but I think it makes the class interesting and makes you as a student WANT to do well to prove him wrong!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• 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:

Pretty arrogant, but very helpful. He will explain it to you until you understand. No textbook. Has detailed notes on his website. Uses studyguides that are right on the test. Homework is harder than tests so don't freak out. Doesn't really take attendence but remembers faces. More helpful to go rather than not. Overall, good experience.