Jan Collins - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

Professor: Jan Collins

Department: Mathematics

College: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MA220
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Collins is a great guy and a good teacher. However, if you have never taken Calculus or Advanced Algebra you will struggle in the course. Your grade is made up of 4 test including the final (400 points) and homework assignment (50 Points) so he is test heavy. Get your homework done and go to the board early in the year. Good life lessons.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MA220
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Collins is a very poor professor, although he is hilarious as a guy. His class is very dependent on 3 test grades, and homework doesn't count towards a grade nor does he give quizzes/extra credit. Spends most of the class picking on the sports kids while being confusing about the course material. Unfortunately he's the only guy who teaches MA220.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I did not like the way Mr. Collins taught his class. I understand that he enjoys picking with students and having fun, but I did not feel comfortable asking questions in his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MA220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice professor. Class is pretty easy. He is also really funny.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MA220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Prof! Very Engaging! Do his homework faithfully n get up on the board to get extra credit! Enjoy the teaching and you will do well. Try your best to show up, its math... Tests r somewhat straight forward! Really funny prof loved him. Also loved the calculus content too...! highly recommend. I Dnt think i got less than 100%. but i love calc!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MA220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Collins is a great math teacher. He gives the lecture in a way you will understand. Although there is no extra credit or a test retake, he is still a good teacher. I would only take if you like math!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Collins is one of the best professors I've ever had. He makes math easy to learn. He won't bore you with lectures. The optional attendance is great if you already know the material or have an emergency. He has review days and helps out during tests. That doesn't mean you can slack and pass.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• 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:

Probably one of the best teachers at ERAU. He's head of the tutor department, which explains how natural it is for him to teach. Many people struggled in the class, but thats because they didn't understand pre-requisite material. Collin's isnt there to reteach you MA112 or lower. He's an excellent teacher and made calc and derivatives easy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you struggle with math, do NOT take this guy. Homework is not required, and neither is attendance. No homework may sound awesome, but it severely hurts your grade. I do not recommend this guy for people who need assistance with math.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CALCMA11
• 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:

He was funny, yet informative.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• 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:

If you took Calc in high school, as I did, this class is a breeze. Aside from that, he's awesome. He's funny as hell, and he's a great teacher. He simplifies everything to the most basic form possible.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Thirty years later, Jan Collins remains the best teacher/professor/instructor I have ever had. He's always had the rare knack of transporting the knowledge in his brain into others' brains with ease.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• 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:

This is not a complex math course and he doesn't teach it like one. He shows you the basics and is more than willing to put extra time into helping you. He doesn't take attendance so if something comes up you can "strategically" skip class to get other work done. Oh yeah and he is pretty funny too.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• 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:

Great/Funny/tries_to_be_serious Professor, will not only teach you math, but how to put your socks on and how to make words British. Avoid Oh-Shits and do 5 problems on the board, gives you the tests to study before hand, easy A!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an OK guy but as a teacher... I have had better..

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• 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:

Great teacher... base you classes around him.. never learned more in all years of math.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• 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:

Great teacher. Gets your attention and teaches good. The homework is not collected or graded. Just have to do 5 problems up on the board by the end of the semester for full homework grade. I thought his class was fairly easy. I didnt really use the book but the supplement is very helpful. Take his class if you have the chance.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• 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:

Great teacher. Gets your attention and teaches good. The homework is not collected or graded. Just have to do 5 problems up on the board by the end of the semester for full homework grade. I thought his class was fairly easy. I didnt really use the book but the supplement is very helpful. Take his class if you have the chance.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Collins after reading good reviews about him on here and ended up dropping his class. He is an OK guy but his voice and his shouting in class got really annoying over the course of the semester. Attendance is not taken and HW is not collected/graded. Practically trips over himself to help the ladies, tries to make guys look stupid. Hah

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MA112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good guy on the outside. Teaching style is so-so. Course material is a little hard for the non-AP or engineer types. Homework isn't mandatory, but you will suffer if you don't do it. Loves visitors and side stories. Overall, just average.