Vadim Shilov - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Vadim Shilov

Department: Economics

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very nice professor but was very unorganized and there was absolutely no structure to the way he lectured in class. Most of the time I had no idea what was going on. He has a very thick Russian accent so he it can be difficult to understand him, but he wants to make sure that his students do well in his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. He has a thick russian accent but has no trouble explaining the concepts. If you try your best in the class you wont fail regardless, he is all about giving you a chance. No homework is collected and grade is based off 4 tests and a few labs. Great dude and teacher. I did well despite feeling like I failed every test lol.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Buy the textbook or attend class. Thick accent. You can tell he wants his students to do well, but his lectures are so dry I find it hard to pay attention. 4 tests in total and you can use a formula sheet. No homework is collected.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a really sweet man but he has such a heavy accent and is all over the place when he is teaching. I literally lost the entire class and didn't even know what we were learning.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Shilov has an amazing heart. He is passionate about the subject and his smile is contagious. Unfortunately his accent is very heavy and hard to follow. Listen hard and you might be able to catch a few words. Due to this I typically spent the class period playing games on my phone. An A is possible if you pay the utmost attention.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's the kindest. He let me for extra time to take a test. His Russian accent is really so it took me a while to get used to it. Plz study after class that will help. he is willing to help u before n after class. His jokes r funny. he's really chill. he is tolerant on tests. Only 3 tests n 1 final n u can use a formula sheet except for the 1st:)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shilov truly means well. He's a sweet man with the thicket russian accent you will ever hear in your life. Occasionally I'd be convinced he's speaking russian to the class. He's passionate and knows what he's talking about but it extremely hard to follow. Too often I got distracted by my laptop because he doesn't care what you do.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shilov has the best intentions for his students but his russian accent is SOOO deep. You can barely understand him half the time but he's a sweetheart. Only 4 tests, doesn't collect "suggested hw." Half the class is labs but he's going over them with you. Gives 6% as a gift.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His accent was very thick which made it hard to concentrate, and would get distracted on my phone and computer. Attendance does not matter, but would highly recommend showing up. I found myself doing poorly on the exams, but that is my fault for not studying hard enough or paying attention. Very sweet man, and cares about your grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shilov is such a sweetheart. He wants all his students to pass but he has a DEEP russian accent but besides that, he is a good teacher. If you miss a class, it's not a big deal. Plus he gives you time to re do the work. 4 exams that make up the majority of the grade (including the final). and the labs are 6% which he gives us as a gift.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall pretty confusing teacher who is very laid back and has a good sense of humor. May be intimidating at first but don't worry it's not a hard class at all. Just tests and some labs (that were graded for completion). I pretty much taught myself the material before the tests and I was fine. If you put forth an effort it should be an easy-ish A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the nicest guy ever! The class was so easy and relaxed compared to other statsmath classes I've had in the past. He really wants you to succeed. Everyone should take him for this class if you can. For summer at least you don't even need the textbook and there is no homework.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his class during the summer and he is SO nice. His accent makes lectures a little hard to follow but if you spend some time outside of class to understand the material it's not hard. We didn't have any assignments, just 4 easy tests. We did labs in class but none of them were actually graded. He also handed us points "as a gift"

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shilov is the sweetest man ever!! This class is not hard if you pay attention in class and he curves all of his exams. Not a tough grader at all! He really cares about his students - take him!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice, kindhearted man but not the best professor. I have no idea how I passed to be honest, I was more confused in this course than anything. Alot of outside tutoring helped.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice man and helpful. But his accent is very thick! He is willing to help you and he doesn't grade to harshly. Test are similar to exercises in the book for each chapter. Mini-tab is hard on its own so read the section before lab. He's nice but hard to understand sometimes and he moves fast in class. I would take him again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great guy but his accent can be a bit confusing. Statistics is a very hard class on its own but if you have to take this class take it with him. Only take this class if you have to! You have to work in this class do not expect an easy grade. If you work you will pass it though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• 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:

Very nice professor. He's willing to work with you outside of class to make sure you understand the material. He curves alot on exams.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• 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:

Very nice professor- can teach fast at times- willing to help you with questions. Attend class, and you will learn. He is a funny guy and means well... just prove to him that you are trying and attend class, and he will notice.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you go to class at least once every week then you will pass. His accent is a little tough sometimes but he is a very funny guy and very easy going. 3 tests and a final, he lets you use a formula sheet for them. I enjoyed his class.