Joseph Chavez - California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA

Professor: Joseph Chavez

Department: Mathematics

College: California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are organized. Homework is not graded, however, quiz questions are directly from hw. He definitely prepares you for the tests, and knows his stuff in this subject. He is also a magician (a pretty decent one I might add). He can gauge how well the class is understanding, which is good because he will adjust his style to your needs.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes a great professor and his very funny! His lectures are good and is a fair grader. His lectures are enjoyable because hell throw in a joke or two and anyone who hasnt taken him, youre missing out. Recommended!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH345
• 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:

Dr. Chavez is an amazing professor. He is always available to answer any questions & is ALWAYS open to office hours. His test and straight forwardand his lectures and fun when you participate. I would recommend taking him any chance you can. He is one of those few professors that teaches with passion.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH372
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chavez is one of the best Professors at CSUSB. He is passionate about learning and education. He is straight forward and does give weekly quizzes (1or2?) and hw which is not collected. He is ALWAYS open for OH and is always willing to answer questions in class too. He's easy and you LEARN. (CANT BE THAT IN COLLEGE.)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH372
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, very funny. He knows how to read his class, and how to interact with his students. Gives you homework that you will see on the quizzes, and the tests are very similar to practice tests. Not a difficult class when he teaches it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH372
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Chavez goes too fast when he teaches there are quizzes every week and homework doesn't count but you have to do it in order to do good in quizzes and the exam. He gives study guide before the exams. If you want to take with him, make sure you should brush up the Combination and Permutation related stuff. He's good prof.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH212
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the few professors here that is dedicated to the success of his students. He is beyond helpful and an amazing teacher. Clear teaching style and great personality.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Beware of pop quizzes and do the homework. The quizzes are questions from the homework. The tests not so much. Study! Ask questions! Good luck!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH212
• 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:

Dr. Chavez is an amazing professor, he truly cares for the success of his students. He offers several office hours throughout the day, which is great because you will definitely find a time that works with your own schedule. In regards to his character, he is kind, positive, and funny. I recommend him to anyone searching to succeed in math.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH372
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are fantastic. Breaks problems down to very simple, understandable parts. Assigns homework as study material, but doesn't grade it. There's an exam every week, two midterms and a final. Absolutely would recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH329
• 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:

Dr. Chavez teaches in terminology that the class can relate to. He's very understanding of the demands of college life, and creates a manageable though consistent workload. Expect frequent (but short) anecdotes about family or current events to break up the tedium of upper division math! By far my favorite professor at CSUSB.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH320
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love this guy Just a pleasure being around him. There is a certain kind of aura that makes you feel he is here to help.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 465
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily the best professor CSUSB has to offer. Extremely lenient grader, and his exams and quizzes are straight forward. He doesn't assign a lot of homework, but the problems take time to finish. I would recommend him for any classes you need. I wish he taught 545 and 553 more often.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chavez lectures are from the book, word for word. His quizzes and midterms are straightforward. No tricks. If he does do a trick-ish question, he is lenient on the problem. You do need to attend class because you never know when he might quiz you. Study the homework and you should pass.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: M251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you do your homework, so Dr. Chavez can review it in class, otherwise you might fall behind. There are weekly quizzes, but he tries his best to keep it simple, much like his exams. He goes over a lot in lecture, but only the basics are asked on the exams.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: M251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you do your homework, so Dr. Chavez can review it in class, otherwise you might fall behind. There are weekly quizzes, but he tries his best to keep it simple, much like his exams. He goes over a lot in lecture, but only the basics are asked on the exams.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can get by without having the book, he doesn't check homework anyway. You just need to show up for class and keep looking back at your notes. He does decent work of lectures, he is entertaining enough and he will answer any questions, but you really need to show up for class if you don't plan on getting the text book.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH372
• 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:

He's one of the best!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• 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:

Honestly, the best math professor I've had thus far. Explains concepts clear and concise, is very clear with all explanations. Hw assigned but not collected, quizzes are 1-2 hw problems, word for word. Quizzes every other class or so, depending on how he feels the class is doing with the material. Drops lowest quiz and grades on his own curve.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• 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:

Homework is not mandatory but his quizzes are directly from the homework questions. Quizzes and tests are straight forward and easy if you pay attention in class. He's very clear and teaches what you need to know; sometimes he makes little mistakes when doing problems.