Dave Meng - Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

Professor: Dave Meng

Department: Mathematics

College: Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hes nice, but if you dont get the material he will look at you as if you are dumb. Only take him if you have a well understanding of math. He will try to help you, but will answer you sarcastically. He once told his classes that if you dont get it by now, you arent trying hard enough. Also directly copies from a piece of paper for notes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH240
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of notes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH245
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He tells you exactly what to expect on the tests. His explanations are clear and it was easy to understand in class without having to rely on teaching yourself or Khan Academy. He also posted his notes online so it was helpful for review. I hope I can to take him in future math classes because he makes concepts a lot simpler to understand.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH240
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Most challenging professor I've taken. Highly intelligent. Gives many examples and is patient. He is very easy to talk to, and happy to help you outside of class time. If you can handle a challenge, take him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGR221
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, speaks clearly, and he knows what he's talking about. He runs the class like you'd expect, but his accent is hard to understand at times. Exams carry a large portion of the grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH240
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Meng is a very fair instructor. The class itself is graded by homework, 3 tests, and a final, so you need to make sure not to slip up. The tests are similar to notes, and he even warns what to make sure to know the class before. I would definitely take Meng again as he is a very fair and structured teacher.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH240
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Meng is funny and open about his personal life during class, but he also knows when to get down to business. You don't really need the book except for extra practice. Tests are hard, but he takes every test limiting himself to 25 minutes and makes up for it with partial credit and great teaching skills. Would, without a doubt, take him again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH245
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, I would definitely take him again. He's a fair grader, his tests are fair. Also has a good sense of humor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH24X
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Meng is organized, crystal-clear, and very funny. He basically has all of his lectures memorized. I can tell he cares about his students. I wish he could teach all of my classes. English, biology, etc... I took him for 4 math classes in a row. THANK YOU Dr. Meng!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH242
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Meng knows his stuff but be ready to read up and use Khan Academy to help you out in his class. He gives lots of good examples and he never tests over things that were not covered in class or on the WebWork. He gives 3 tests and a cumulative final so every grade MATTERS. You need to study and stay on top of things if you want to make an A

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH242
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Meng has become one of my favorite math professors at Louisiana Tech. The class was challenging but the test are fair. If you ever need help just go to him during his office hours and he will help you out no problem. He also gives a lot of partial credit on test but no curve. I would have taken him again for 243. Would recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Meng is one of my favorite professors at Tech. He gives plenty of examples in class, and actually tests you on what he teaches you. Anyone a decent way in to Engineering knows that is a rarity. I've had him four times and I would still take him again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher and pretty funny sometimes. I'd take him for every math class if I could. Explains material really good, my grade in 241 was a C but that was due to me being lazy, not his fault.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH240
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had Dr Meng for 3 math classes; one of my favorite professors. Brilliant lecturer with a subtle but genius sense of humor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Meng is a great teacher. English is his second language, but he works really hard to make sure that he is understood. Knows the subject really well, and is very good at explaining it in a way that's digestible.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't like surprises so his test are fair.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH240
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Meng is a very smart man, but is a little too smart for his own good. He gives a lot of notes and a fair number examples, but it is pretty hard to get the process down because you never do practice work in class. His tests are BRUTAL. My class went from 45ish to 17 after the drop date. Not an easy teacher but will help you. Read the book though

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Meng is an ok teacher. But let me tell you when its Dr. Meng "NO means NO"

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst teacher I have taken. He does not teach, you write notes all class, he copies straight from a piece of paper that has all of his notes and examples that are already worked out so you don't get to actually see the math being done, and you can not understand him because of his accent.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Meng is a very good math teacher. You have to get use to accent but the examples he shows helps A LOT! He is also very helpful, if you have a question, ask him and he'll gladly help you. We didn't have book work to do but I did use my book to do suggest problems while studying.