Kunquan Lan - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Kunquan Lan

Department: Mathematics

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MTH108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unless you come from the same cultural background as Prof. Lan, there's no way you will understand him at all. His midterms were decently fair, but the exam was next level hard. His textbook is a ripoff, I paid 30 bucks for an early edition instead of 100+ for the newest one. The textbook is full of mistakes but somewhat decent at actually teaching

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CMTH231
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved him. Best math professor I have ever had. Makes learning hard concepts very simple. Works VERY hard for your success but that can be too much for some people since he is not as "chill" as other professors who do not care as much. You get out of the course with him, as much as you put in. 100% recommend if you can get over your accent issues.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The midterms are actually so easy like I could've got 100 percent on them if I wasn't so stupid. Just take good notes during his lectures, review his lecture notes before the exams and do all the assigned homework questions. Don't over complicate things on the exams and be aware of the shortcuts you can take.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The worst math teacher ive ever had.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMTH140
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His "book" on linear algebra is verbatim copied from other sources, with only the easiest examples left. All challenging material/theory has been removed. This is pretty much what this professor is: a shallow shell with a cavity where knowledge should be. A prime example why tenure should not be given based on seniority. Worst RU has to offer.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CMTH108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He explains the content really well but his accent can sometimes be hard to understand. Attendance and homework is VERY important if you're looking to get a good grade. Theres opportunity to participate which I HIGHLY recommend because he explains where you went wrong. ITS VERY HARD TO GET A GOOD GRADE IF YOU MISS CLASS!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CMTH131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Keep up with every day work and review before you go to class, and participate in class. Take good notes and practice!! He has a bit of an accent, but he is a real gem and he truly cares and definitely want you to do well. I wish I could take this course again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MTH231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although I did not do so well grade-wise in his classes, when I took his transition class, he really cares for his students to pass. Please do take his transition classes because he is teaches more clearer and he makes you practice rigorously just so you can get it. One problem is that he gets upset and expects that you know his content already.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely will need the textbook as reference because his teaching methods aren't the greatest. Very Very Very difficult to understand and often gets angry when you ask him to answer a question or to clarify a question. Assumes all students learn at the same pace and doesn't accommodate for much. Do not recommend.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lan is the best!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MTH231
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Lan is a good teacher however he is hard to understand because of his accent. If you want to pass this course with a good mark, get ready to do a lot of practice questions from the textbook. The midterm and final were pretty easy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Math used to be my lowest grade, now its my GPA booster!!! Dr. Lan is the best!!! Although he can get unclear and fast during his lectures, GO TO HIS LECTURES!!! His notes are the best and tells you exactly what to focus on for tests. You must practise questions in order to be a pro at everything. This course is easy you just have to work for it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MTH108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor is good, but his accent is very bad. That doesn't mean you have any right to disrespect him. If you have to take this prof, take notes on the topic (he gives you a course outline and chapters he will cover) before you go to the lecture. That will make the lecture much clearer. Also, don't buy his book, just use the free online one.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MTH108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Teaches what you need to know, and does it a faster pace than the other professors teaching the same course. Confusing in class and it was quite difficult, but when I actually opened his textbook and did the homework, it was very straightforward and simple. But go to his lectures! If he tells you to buy his textbook, buy it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MTH108
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I will not take any courses with this professor again in my life. First he is very disrespectful to students, secondly, his teaching style is extremely poor and disorganized. What concerned me the most is that some very important material were skipped which will show up in the future courses. Take this course from other professors instead.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MTH108
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy class. Literally ripped questions from the textbook (which he wrote). However, he doesn't teach many things. We didn't learn Eigenvalues at all, for instance, and even though I scored well in his class I find myself having to do a lot of background reading for vector Calculus.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MTH108
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He " teaches" the absolute bare minimum of the material. If you do not need math in the future and this is the only course you'll ever need to take, he is fine. You will ace his incredibly easy exam and be on your merry way. But woe is you if you like math and plan on having a career in it. You can't teach what you don't know, right "Dr" Lan?

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MTH231
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was GREAT, in class he gives you all the necessary tools and insights to do well, but you have to meet him halfway by working hard on the course on your own. In my experience if you do all the recommended questions, like REALLY DO them and ask about the ones you don't get, you'll be fine. I didn't go to a single lab and still got a B. Stupid me.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CMTH108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very lazy, and hard to understand (english) and still prefers oriental students. Who puts multiple choice in midterms and exam in a math course. The course cost over $1000 and he is too lazy to mark them

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MTH231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Accent makes understanding difficult during lectures. Doesn't provide an overview of the topic, just dives into doing examples, which makes it hard to follow at home days later when reviewing notes. Tests are a little rough but not insanely so.