Leigh Atkinson - University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC

Professor: Leigh Atkinson
Department: Mathematics
College: University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MATH394
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Do the optional homework and you will do well.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CALC3
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Getting a straight answer from the man is impossible. He talks in circles. Grades are erratic, bordering on random.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MATH191
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Atkinson is really funny and has the ability to make a dry subject exciting. He's also good at brightening up the mood of the class through his lame jokes. He's an easy grader. He truly loves calculus, and if you have an open mind about maybe it will rub off on you. He doesn't believe in climate change, though, soooooo.....
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MATH191
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He speaks very fast and a bit incoherently. You will often have to ask him to repeat himself if he asks you a question. His grading is fair in my opinion, if you show effort you will at least get partial credit.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MATH394
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Funny guy, but this is the first math class that I've ever really struggled understanding the material. He just flies through material and doesn't explain things well. But not to worry - grading is very laid back. Attendance not mandatory and don't have to turn in homework. So overall....not a terrible experience but not the best at teaching.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MATH191
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a little off-putting and eccentric, but grades very easy. He's hands down the funniest professor I've ever had and really knows what he's doing.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CALC3
  • 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:
I had both calculus 3 & linear algebra with Atkinson. He is extremely intelligent, and probably the funniest guy I've ever met. He lectures at a pretty fast pace and gives homework after every class, but if you pay attention in class and do the homework, you will do well! Plus he gives a lot of partial credit! HE IS A GREAT TEACHER. I SUGGEST!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH191
  • 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:
Atkinson is a great professor! He is really funny, and keeps the class engaged. You have to pay attention because he moves really fast through the material, but he also grades RIDICULOUSLY easy. If you write something down (even if it's just the equation) for every problem on the test you will probably get a C. Definitely recommended!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CALCI
  • 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 is a great professor. He made calc fun and he definitely graded leniently. If you pay attention and attempt your homework it should be easy to get an A. Take him for all your calc classes!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CALC291
  • 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:
By far, my favorite teacher of all time. He is vivacious to say the lease, but his enthusiasm draws you in. The tests and quizes are difficult, however, he grades very leniently. If you attempt any problem you will receive half credit, if there is a real honest to god attempt you will get almost full credit. You will learn. You will have fun.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MATH341
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
By far my favorite professor ever. Had him for both Calc II and III. I did very well on all of his quizes and tests, though the class average was in the C's. He is a very fun teacher, but if you have trouble with math he might not be the best. Class will be interesting to say the least. He is highly recommended by me to everyone.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MATH193
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Atkinson is quite a character. He's an oddball for sure, but he makes class entertaining and worthwhile. I found it hard to follow his style of teaching, but I still managed to learn a lot. His tests are hard, but don't let that discourage you b/c he is a VERY lenient grader. I think he just likes to challenge his students. Highly recommended.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HUM124
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Maybe he's a good professor for his subject (math), but don't take him for Humanities. He ended up making the class teach itself and treated it as a joke. Sorry, but I don't like to waste my money. I pay for college to LEARN, not to sit back and do nothing while the professor makes lame jokes and tries to recruit you to math club. I give him an F.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HUM124
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Has no volume control. Either talks too loud or too soft, hardly ever normaly..
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MTHPCAL
  • 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:
I hate math, but Atkinson made it worth showing up to class. He has a weird sense of humor and wears a different hat every day to class. His lectures are hard to follow, but his grading is VERY lienent. I miss 2 out of 3 questions and got an 80 on a quiz.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MATH291
  • 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:
This teacher is funny, and uses hilarious anologies for his math problems, such as his hatred for geese! However, tests are pretty hard, but you will definitely learn.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HISTORYOFMATH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great sense of humor, but I found his lectures very frustrating. He didn't seem to have much respect for the topic and I felt like his assumption was that everyone was taking it for an easy A. He didn't seem to like answering questions and tended to present everything in very black and white terms. I also got tired of the random political rants.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CALCIIIIII
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is an excellent professor. I liked him so much that I took him for all my calc classes. I tried one other professor but it was awful. I dropped it and took Atkinson the next semester. If you have the opportunity, take him.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SEVERALMATHS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Atkinson demands respect and attention in the classroom. He will call on individuals to answer questions and will point you out if you are not paying attention. But he is very funny and makes the class enjoyable. I was always excited to go to his classes.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CALCULUSI
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
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