Frank Bauerle - University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Professor: Frank Bauerle

Department: Mathematics

College: University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 19A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

19A is pretty easy if you do the practice tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 19A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

curved me to pass the class, so nice

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 19A
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is absolutely ridiculous. Don't take it. The textbook doesn't help with anything, and there's no way you can prepare for the exams without simply reading everything a million times. If you're someone who is not good with tests, DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS. THE TESTS ARE WORTH 70% OF THE GRADE.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH23A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My experience in this class was terrible. Their online textbook isn't even complete and they charge you for 80 dollars for it. You are pretty much forced to buy it because you need it to do the homework. I also ran into a lot of errors with the textbook which made the homework and quizzes a nightmare. I definitely don't recommend this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 19B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely hated this class. The subject is really hard and the professors and TA's aren't helpful. The online videos that they provide are often useless and unrelated to the homework. You are also forced to buy their online textbook in order to do the homework, however it is both expensive and glitchy. Go take this class in person.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH19B
• 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:

Had him for online 19A/B. Very clear, thorough teacher. Understanding, caring towards students. He wants you to pass. Initially adverse to online classes, after taking 19A/B with him/Tromba, more open to them. Very intelligent, respectable man. Great professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH23A
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is clear but the work is hard. Frank is available in office hours. His TAs are usually motivated to help.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH19B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Harder than 19A but still like it

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH19A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The first class I took in UCSC. Make me unforgettable and get an A+ with works.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 19A
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very test heavy (70% of grade). I took this online and it did not suit me or many other students as well. The final is extremely tough and the midterm is half as tough but still pretty hard. The only students who did very well were the people who took calculus already in high school. Piazza is very helpful, however, for any questions on homework.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH19A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online and mostly used the e-book to learn out of but the lecture videos were helpful as well. Pretty good class with lots of in person resources if needed. I've never taken a Calculus course before and I ended up with an A+. Just make sure you spend about 15-20 hours of studying during the days leading up to the midterm and final

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 19A
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was pretty difficult online, but I don't think that is an assessment of the teachers. I think its just because it was offered online and its harder to learn. Don't take the midterm for granted it will save your grade and study hard for the final. Average for the midterm was 77% and the final was 66%. Study hard and you should be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH19A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Midterm and final don't relate to course material. Online video resources aren't great and leave a lot to be desired. Skip the online class and take it in person if you haven't taken calc and want to pass.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH23A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took the class online. I felt as if everything that was covered in the class was fair. There was nothing surprising on the midterm and there were only one or two questions that caught me off guard on the final. Answers to questions on Piazza were helpful. If you do the homework and actually read the ebook, you'll be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH23A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the professor dose little real time work in the class. the resources provided are generally worse than what pops up on a google search. Frank gives problems even his TA's cant solve, and the book wont let you reread easily. the third party website cost extra and is the worst. just do a community college course online. I'm sure it cant be worse.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 19A19B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The video lectures that Professor Baurele made were very helpful and great for supplementing where the textbook falls short. He seems like a nice guy, but I never talked to him. He enjoys the subject and is good at conveying the topics.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 19A19B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Frank does his part as a teacher to make sure students understand the material by making example problem videos and sending out announcements. I think he's a good teacher because he tests what you should have learned in the class, not what he expects you to know or what you might know from prior knowledge..

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH019A
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this online, got a D, retook it in person with him and got a B. The online version of 19b was terrible. I was in the first class ever. In person Frank is a great professor who really cares about calculus. He wants to share its magic with you. He does so at a good pace. The exams are strange as none of the work is graded, but it's alright.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH19A
• 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:

Frank is a really good professor. His online lectures were pretty clear and straightforward. However, I've only had him for the online classes (19A and 23A). He doesn't seem to teach in the classroom as much anymore. Homework and online quizzes were easy. Midterm was really easy and had extra credit. The Final was really hard so definitely study.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH19A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took Math 19A Online the class was pretty difficult, but the curve on the overall grade helped. Online videos were somewhat helpful, I mostly relied on Khan Academy and the online textbook though.