Dennis Watson - Clark College, Vancouver, WA

Professor: Dennis Watson

Department: Mathematics

College: Clark College, Vancouver, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Being a fast-paced course, college algebra is on the difficult side all the way through. Prof. Watson is always willing to explain questions from the book, WAMAP, and study guides as needed. He works a lot of humor into his lectures, which keeps them engaging. Everything gets posted online for reference and study. Notes & test drops make it easier.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors! This class was a struggle for me. I would not have made it through if he wasn't so willing to put aside extra time to help his students succeed. I wish there were more professors like him. If you're struggling, let him know. He'll do his best to make sure you make it through.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dennis was a great teacher and it was clear he really cared about seeing his students succeed. He is funny and kind hearted and is very much willing to help students who ask for it. Homework was all online and tests were open booknotes. I really enjoyed this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

BEST MATH TEACHER EVER! He assigns homework on WAMAP and I really liked that because he chooses the questions. He provides study guides so STUDY THE STUDY GUIDE. He also lets you have notes the longer the exam the more pages of notes you can have on the exam.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A bit disappointed... lectures are very dry and tough to follow, and tests are challenging.. although you are allowed 1 page of notes. Be prepared to do some independent studying!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He posts all the lectures online and he allows you to drop your lowest test score. Would recommend to anyone.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FINITEMATH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was tough, but Watson taught it in a way that you will be able to understand the material. We were allowed to have 2 cheat sheets per test, and a partner. The final is comprehensive, but he tells you what will be on it during review day. Also his lecture notes are online so attendance isn't mandatory. He drops your lowest test score.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MTH105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was a great teacher! he allowed notes for tests, and gave ample time to finish homework online. I wish he was teaching Business Calc next quarter so I could have him again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BUSCALC
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you want to take a hard class but want a good grade, take it with Watson. Don't get me wrong, you're going to have to put in the work. BUT HE'S SO NICE!!!!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Watson is a fun guy! Attendance is not mandatory at all. All the lecture notes he goes over in class are put up online so you really don't need to go. However, the rare times I did go to class I found him to be quite funny and an oddball (but in a good way). All exams are allowed 1 page (1 side) notes, while final exam is open notes. Hmwk online.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH148
• 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:

Bus. Calc. is a tough class but Dennis was funny and kept the class interested. He curves tests A LOT so that every one has the opportunity to get an A. He is an older guy, and a little slow, but he makes up for it in humor and class. Some people didn't like his lectures. (Again, he is dry which not everyone likes.) But they are really helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dennis is a great and easy professor. He is a really easy grader, and the HW is on Wamap so you can reattempt the HW as many times as you want. During lectures he sits behind a computer screen and draws on the screen and then projects the computer screen so we could see it. overall just do the the HW read the chapter and you will do fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAT111
• 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:

Dennis is by far, one of my most favorite teachers. He is a fair grader, provides extra credit opportunities, exams allows notes on & genuinely tries to make the class enjoyable. He is also more than willing to put in extra time, if needed, to help his students grasp difficult concepts. He cares about student success,and is truly one of the best.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Watson is the best teacher I ever had so far. Not only he graded 25% on homework on WAMAP, but he also gave a few extra credits for those who didn't do well in the first test. On the test, he allowed us to use 1 page of note and calculator. and on Finals, he let us to have 4 pages of notes and calculator. Sweet! I applaude to MR. W.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CALCISUMMER
• 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:

Great guy, good teacher. Good for him on his soon to come retirement. His type will be missed. When material is made fun I think its easier to learn it. He made it fun, not easier, just fun, which made it easier. Calc. is Calc. so I had to study my booty off. Took me a while to warm up to Wamap, hated it at first, still kinda do haha...Cheers Mr.W.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Math 107 was the easiest A in my life! Attendance is not required so I only came to class for the exams. The homework is online which makes it really easy to get 100% on.the exams are open notes and textbook so getting less than an A on the exams is really hard. His lectures are hard to follow so dont even bother, go to the tutoring center for help

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH107
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I JUST LOVE TAKING CLASSES WITH PROFESSOR WATSON HE IS A GREAT TEACHER AND VERY ENTERTAINING. HE WILL GLADLY GO OUT OF HIS WAY TO ASSIST THOSE THAT ARE STRUGGLING.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• 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:

This teacher is amazing! He's really good at explaining difficult problems. you have only four tests and one final, they're all really easy and he drops the lowest score, btw he lets you use notes on all test. Homework assignments are due every two weeks. He gives you a lot of time to finish it. Don't slack off. I would recommend this class. Easy A

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• 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:

He is really funny guy, and nice guy. His class is kind of easy, basically you just have to do your homework. He even lets you use notes for the test/quiz. He also drop your lowest grade. Its your choice to take or not take final. His lecture is really clear and easy to understand. I didnt need to use my text book. I recommand to take his class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved this teacher! Seriously I actually enjoyed going to class and I learned alot! He makes math easy to understand! Definitly taking him again for Business Calculus!