Igor Chitikov - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Professor: Igor Chitikov

Department: Mathematics

College: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAP2303
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have taken this guy for calc 2, calc 3, and am currently taking him for differential equations. He is clear what is going to be on our exams, the class right before the exam he reviews everything and tells us exactly what kind of questions will be on the exam and there are never any surprises. Exams are easy, and he rounds grades up. Easy prof

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAC2282
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

1. Dr. Chitikov tends to mumble so it is hard to understand him even after adjusting to his accent. 2. Dr. Chitikov's lectures were about 95% examples, which is good to learn how to do the homework but not good for inspiring interest in the subject. 3. Dr. Chitikov has some interest in the success of his students, but not much.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAC2282
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes a great calc proffessor. Most of my friends agree and people wish they had taken him instead. Very straight forward, hes not confusing and he shows helpful methods of doing the tests. Test questions looks like the ones from the book. If you undestand the questions in the book then you'll get an A on the tests. His accent is easy to get used to

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAT2033
• 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:

I took him for MAP2302 or Differential Equations, there wasnt an option. Hes a little soft spoken and had a thick accent but knows his stuff. Sit up front and take notes and you'll be fine. Exams are based on homework. Fair grader

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MTG3212
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good mathematician but a terrible teacher. His accent is very difficult to understand and his use of English is poor. He very obviously understands what he is doing on the board but he can't convey that to his students. The only redeeming quality about his class is that all of the tests are memorization Don't take his classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAC2281
• 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:

I took him for Engineering Calculus 1. He lectures and assigns homework out of the book, but its not graded. There no web assign or anything. The only grades he has are 7 quizzes (he gives 10 and drops the lowest 3). His quizzes are given every Friday but are usually only 5 questions. If you do the homework and attend lectures you'll do fine!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAC2233
• 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:

Awesome teacher who does not design his class to fail you. The content is difficult because it is calculus but if you master the homework and the in class examples then you should do great on the exams. like all higher level mathematics its about how much effort, and time, you put into the class. I am an A, B student. highly recommend

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAC2233
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class. The professor has a very thick accent and whispers. You will be learning from online videos and not the lectures. Igor is very smart but cannot communicate his ideas. There are 5 tests and a final that make up the overall grade. The averages for the test never got above a 59, and there is no curve for the class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAC2233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I struggled a lot with this professor. His tests are based off the homework he assigns but the homework is optional. Igor teaches at a fast rate, which can be a struggle to follow because of his sloppy handwriting, heavy accent, and body that covers his work on the white board. I wouldn't recommend this prof if math isn't your best skill.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAC2282
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Chitikov is a good guy who isnt out to fail you. Accent heavy but easy to adapt to it. Content was difficult, but that could just be me. Tests were only 10 questions each, but he did not grade them. Grader did give partial credit however. attendance was 10%. 5 tests altogether. 1st: 10% 2nd-4th:50% (one dropped) final: 30%. He takes attendance.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAC2233
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Long boring lectures, speaks very low which makes it very hard to hear him. Hard to understand. Only goes over textbook example problems in class and doesn't seem to have any sort of passion to teach.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAC2283
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

As mentioned in the below comments, he has a thick accent. If you can get past that, he's quick and to the point, his tests are pretty basic, and he's definitely not out to fail students. This is my second time taking Calc III and I've picked up more material off of him than the last professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thick accent but you get used to it. Tests are easy if you know the material. Attendance IS A GRADE, although not mentioned in syllabus. Drops one exam (not final). Allows personal formula sheets. Not a great teacher but if you got through calc 2, this should be a breeze. Never taken notes or opened text book for homework, holding a mid A. Take him

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAC2283
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Chitikov has a thick accent but if you pay attention you shouldn't have a problem understanding him. His math class (Calc 3) was the easiest I've ever taken. You can use a formula sheet on every test which helps a lot. Attendance is optional but recommended so you can see what will be on the test and watch him do thorough examples.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAC2241
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am so glad I took Calc with Dr. Chitikov! He gives amazing lectures and explains the material way better than any textbook. There are 6 exams, one dropped. He does not check your homework but you should definitely do it on your own - the problems are very similar to those on the exams. He also gives you an idea of what material will be on exams.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAC2282
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest Math teacher I have taken. I literally got an A with only showing up to class on tests and review days. His tests are very easy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MGF3301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Takes attendance. Concepts seem really easy in class but his tests are 5 questions long and not so easy to pass. They're not straight forward questions, but proofs on the material that he expects you to learn. REALLY fast pace. We covered 6 sections in one day at one point. He drops one test. No graded homework or quizzes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAC2241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I got over his accent the first week of class. Although the class was fast paced and I was a nervous wreck before 1st exam, I ended up doing really well! His exams are so straight forward, exactly was is practiced in class and HW and they are really generous with grading. Attendance was not taken and HW was just for practice. SUPER cool guy!!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAC2282
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Chitkov is one of those professors that seems intimidating to go up to, but once approached is more than willing to help you. I struggled with Calc 2 but I took Summer A. Worst decision EVER. I attended every lecture and worked hard, he noticed and although I was originally supposed to get an F, he gave me a C. :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAC2283
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very, very hard to understand. Shows up late every class. Makes mistakes on almost every example that he shows on the board. The final is completely different from what is taught in class or hw given, which is what he tells you to study, And its 40% of the grade. Missed a C by 2 points, because of his final. Avoid if possible,