Jim Lepowsky - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

Professor: Jim Lepowsky

Department: Mathematics

College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CALC135
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice professor who really cares about his students. Do the extra hws problem or else you won't pass and go to office hours if you need help. It's easy to fall behind in this course. Overall, he is a good teacher but this requires a lot of self-studying. Three exams that you must study for and you'll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had a Rutgers. He seriously cares about everyone too. If you don't do the optional homework you won't pass, but math classes are about practicing anyways. Easy A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 640250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very kind person and he genuinely wants his students to do well. I can tell he cares a lot about this course and his students. If you keep up with the work, you'll be fine. If you need any help, just ask him! He might not understand your question in lecture but talk to him right after class and he will make sure you get it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 250C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor! Even though he teaches the Matlab section and people tend to avoid Matlab it's definitely worth taking his class. He's VERY clear, his notes are great. During class he'll tell you what to expect on the final. There are no surprises or curve balls on the exams or quizzes. He genuinely wants people to well in the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH250C
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

He's really organized and is a fair grader.Although he tends to stutter, he does a good job at making the info as clear as possible. If you keep up with the work, the quizzes will be really easy. Hw's take a few hrs but is easy. Also, make sure you understand theorems very well for exams. There's always a question to state some rule word for word.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATHC2
• 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:

A great professor. Has a little trouble communicating but taught all of the concepts very well throughout the semester. Gives out old exams for review and held a review session with another professor. Go to the lectures, and do your HW and you'll do fine. Also, one of the very few professors that tries to remember everyone's names.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH244
• 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:

Nice guy, but really hard exams. The TA wasn't helpful either. Studied hard, but failed everything. Wish I didn't switch professors thinking I would have an easier time. Hopefully retaking the course with a different professor

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATHD244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is really approachable and friendly for the most part. His exams are awful. I failed them and I studied a LOT for them too and did not slack..I rather have a mean teacher who grades well than a nice teacher who makes hard exams. Just sayin.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He does seem to fumble around a little, but he has an interest in students doing well. He knows his stuff, just has a hard time communicating it. If you do the HW, and ask him questions, you'll do fine. Know what the proofs are about in 250; his exams don't ask you to prove things explicitly, but you need to know them.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LIALG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He should not be teaching this course, He should be teaching 151, 152 or 251, Linear Algebra does not fit him. He gives hard exams in this class. I don't think he's a bad professor, just Linear Algebra does not suit him well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CALC152
• 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:

Very kind and encouraging to his students. If you're not doing too well, make some time for his office hours and he will help you, and I guarantee you won't do as bad as you may think. Easy to get a hold of him before class if you have questions, but he tends to take off like a bullet after class ends! Overall, a nice, non-intimidating guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CALC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an easy professor but his lectures are extremely BORING!! He teaches right out of the book. So use the book and you will be fine. Do the HW for practice for the exams. Exams kind of hard and based on HW problems. Remember this is one of the hardest math courses offered here.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CALC3251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the type of professor who writes abstract formulas/proofs on the board and expects you to understand them. Lectures devoted to understanding material-very detailed. 2 Midterms, most from homework and few from Lecture discussions. His TA is really good too. Final exam not too bad- the homework was harder than his final.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CALC151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were pretty dull and the class size dwindled down, but it wasnt because of him. The material is just boring. He is a great professor though, shows you exactly what you need to know for the exam and exam problems are very similar or identical to textbook problems. always willing to help students and stays late after class daily to help

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CALC151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

h is very nice and takes an interest in his students. His test are very easy and straight from the book. His curves are great as well. This was one of the best math teachers I've had at Rutgers. If you have to take 151 take it with him. You'll find it much easier.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CALC151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher. His exams are straight from the homework and I even found the same exact exam problems in the book. If you do the homework and attend lecture, the class will be a breeze.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

over all good professor...grades mad easy...but not very helpful...exam is from homework problems...definitely recommend

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CALCULUS152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very good professor, genuinely cares about whether or not you learn the material

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MTH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. He gives wonderful exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CALC251
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had this professor for calc 151 too. He is one of the best professors at Rutgers. Try going to his office hours u will find him very helpful. definitely helps to do the homework exams are very similar, and no we are not screwed on the final he makes it too. am sorry I won't be taking him again.