David Wolfson - McGill University, Montreal, QC

Professor: David Wolfson

Department: Mathematics

College: McGill University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH447
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took stochastic with Professor Wolfson in Winter 2017. He is great. Exactly what a professor should be. He actually teaches the material, and chooses his assignment questions wisely so that you can actually learn. Not super easy, nor overly difficult. Also is very kind and up to just discussing life in general and your future. Take him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wolfson was great! Seems to explain concepts more qualitatively than other math professors which is really nice and easier to understand. Probability can be very tricky but Prof Wolfson makes understanding it simple.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! Super clear lectures and notes (the textbook was optional). Also very responsive to student questions and emails. Overall a very pleasant experience. Easy assignments and straightforward midterm but a challenging final exam (though it ended up being generously scaled). Likes to test proofs so make sure to go over your notes!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wolfson is brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. One of the best prof of Mathematics I've ever had the pleasure of working with thus far. Crystal clear lectures, always available outside of class, approachable, patient, humorous and pleasant to listen to. His notes are amazing; but he tends to be proof-focused, so keep that in mind.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Simply amazing. Literally best prof I've ever had. He doesn't follow the textbook at all so you have to show up to class, but his notes are very thorough and clear. He really doesn't overcomplicate things and is very clear about what to expect on exams. Easy midterm but hard final. Would 100% suggest taking 323 with Wolfson. Such a gem

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David Wolfson, what do I say about him. They say his teaching techniques are insured for $10,000. Jokes aside, a gold standard professor. Incredibly caring. He JUST HAS A WAY of teaching that is so darn effective. I genuinely learned so much, without feeling like my head is going to explode. Bonus: He's like a funny and adorable teddy bear :')

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm awful at math but needed to take stats and he made the class very enjoyable and user-friendly. If you're bad at math and need the class take him. Good at explaining, very detailed examples, clear, and tells you exactly what to know. Regular assignments help you see how you're doing. Midterm and final were very fair. No surprises.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professor in McGill! Passionate in the subject, extremely helpful. He gives detailed notes and grade fairly. Really nice guy and nice prof. He cares for his students. Highly recommend taking any course with him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH324
• 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:

Very helpful with statistics, I came in worried that I would fail another math course but I understood everything we did in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• 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:

Concepts aren't difficult except for the proofs. Make sure you have the notes

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• 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:

A very good prof, he cares a lot about his students, always here to answers students' mails. Even though the course can be challenging in terms of proofs, especially the post-midterm material, you can still get an A. It is mandatory to attend the lectures. Also, the textbook is very useful when it comes to practice exercises! Good luck everyone!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

one of the better math profs at mcgill. course itself can be challenging, though most complain because they don't attend the lectures.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest mathy class at McGill

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• 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:

Everything was fine in this class until it got to the final. Prof Wolfson was good in class, and explained things well. His final was 60% memorizing proofs from class, 10% doing new proofs, and 30% actual probability work. Probability should be an applied class, not a memorization class. AVOID IF TAKING PROBABILITY.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: STAT100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

good

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found him great. Super knowledgable, very clear, he gives good notes, and is always willing to help you out. Hard exams though

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• 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:

Gives detailed notes, Good speaker

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives wonderful notes. Cool guy. No BS. But midterm misleading, hard final.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 189323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Suggestion: Avoid reading your notes at all cost. Stick to the books.