Paul Wilson - Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Professor: Paul Wilson

Department: Mathematics

College: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MVAR01
• 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:

Had him for multivariable calc. He was a great professor, tough on the students. HW was not mandatory, but doing the problems really helped, quizzes on the material every class. Exams were fair, but study was necessary.

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guys awesome, older man who likes to be funny and his head is on straighter than mine and he's gotta be 80. He's a bit of a trickster though and he likes trolling his students. Do not try and suck up to him or else he'll call you out on it. Go to class, be chill, pay attention, smile, and you'll do fine. Auto +25% of points lost on exams/quiz

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH305
• 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:

I really enjoyed this class. He is a tough teacher, but he answers questions when asked and he really knows what he's talking about. You can see his love for math when he's teaching. He does really hate phones and hats, but that isn't so bad. If you do the homework and ask questions if you don't get it, you'll do fine on the tests and quizes

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MV305
• 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:

Doesn't know how to convey information. Talks to the class, no one understands, he moves on. On most occasions, he sees we don't understand, and he says that we look lost. And that he "sees it clearly." Good for you, dips**t, then draw a picture and show us what you see! I work ridiculously hard in that class, like 10 hours a week, easy. Skip him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is absolutely one of the worst professors at RIT. Extremely unorganized. Quiz every day that everyone literally fails. The textbook doesn't help with his quizzes or exams. Don't take him if you are an 'A' math student and want to keep on that 'A' track. Had to withdraw for an easier teacher next quarter.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LA2
• 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:

Very knowledgeable and helpful.If you are a math major or you love math,then definitely take him at least once. However, not an easy A only with hard working, you have to be good at the subject in his class to get A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MTH432
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worse professor for ever....don't wast your time with him....i am a math major, but i drop his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MTH432
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a worst professor for ever. He always give you a quiz in class...those form not covered chapters. most student end up withdrawing his class. Don't wast your time with him....Really BAD TEACHER. Don't take with him...

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MTH432
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he is really crazy pro..i ever had....never organize his notes...every day quiz..but you never know where is the quiz come from. I am a "A" student for math..but this class make me really sick...Don't take with him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LNALG1
• 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:

Worst prof ever. I ended up withdrawing from the class. I went to my advisor and she said she cannot wait for him to retire because he gets some type of pleasure from failing the students. DO NOT TAKE!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy amused me at first, his lectures were entertaining, but as soon as I needed some help, he was very demeaning and rude. Plays favorites for sure, and if you are on his bad-list, even if you know the material, you will get graded harshly. Would not ever take a class with him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ABSAL531
• 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:

You either love or hate his teaching. If you want an easy ride, don't take him. If you want a to learn a lot but not be handed any grades, take him. He does grade harshly, but it makes you proofread your work and be more careful. If you don't like to work hard, find another professor. Dr. Wilson always has good stories to tell. No hats or hoods!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MULTI1
• 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:

He is alright, I feel like alot of the homework material is not covered that will in class. Also I prefer to have formulas derived in front of me rather than just bluntly memorized, but no doubt he knows his stuff, and is approachable. I just wish he would teach what he preaches, understanding over memorization.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CALC283
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had this teacher for Calc III and it was extremely difficult. There is a 2-4 page "quiz" every week. it often covered material that was not fully covered until after the quiz. Very strict about attendance, sleeping in class, and cell phones. Was a really smart guy, but a very harsh teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CALCIV
• 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:

Mr. Wilson is quite entertaining as well as interesting. He will try to help whenever you ask. Unfortunately his quizzes are ridiculously hard and he doesn't curve at all. You will learn the material, but your grade will probably not reflect it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MULTI03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher really good lectures learned a lot from them. Absolutely horrible quizzes some of the material on them was not even covered in class no partial credit. When asked for help his responses were not even remotely useful office hours useless. Felt talked down to and in office hours his back was turned very demeaning.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LNALG432
• 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:

First off, you CAN get an A in this class but YOU WILL WORK FOR IT. I and one other person got an A. He has no mercy for stupid mistakes, so DON'T MAKE THEM. Simple! That said, if you enjoy a challenge, Wilson is one of THE BEST professors I've ever had. GREAT lecturer and really pushes his students. You will learn A TON - if you can handle it. A++

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PBCAL03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's the one of the most interesting/smart professors I've seen at RIT. I enjoy just talking with him. His class is VERY difficult though, and he is a harsh grader. You will not get the grade you hope for , but it's almost worth it just to hear him lecture. Very entertaining, and you'll learn a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PCALC23MU
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wilson comes to class everyday enthusiastic about teaching us calc, and prepared to entertain us with birthdays and the history of math. You have a weekly quiz on everything you've ever learned and homework due every class. The workshops are hard but always relate to the real world. Very approachable- definitely one of my favorite professors at RIT

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PBCAL2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At first I hated this teacher but after awhile he is pretty good. Not the best ever but pretty good at explaining and willing to help, although he seems intimidating. Not the teacher to get if looking for an easy A. His tests are mostly review of previous chapters, not what you just covered. Overall a decent teacher, just hard.