Mark Kon - Boston University, Boston, MA

Professor: Mark Kon

Department: Mathematics

College: Boston University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MA561
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was so helpful and nice

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MA242
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and guy overall, but it is almost impossible to get an A in the class. Curves fairly for those who struggle, but those who want to excel in the course (get an A) then get ready to not get one.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MA411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures can get a bit boring, and he keeps covering information you already learned in previous courses a few times. Definitely helpful if you go to his office hours. Some of the homework assignments can be a bit long, but usually aren't too hard, and his tests have a range of problems, and are sort of middle-of-the road.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MA242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

SO MUCH HOMEWORK!! ;(( I've taken two of professor Kon's math class and they are HARD. Professor Kon is nice and kind to offer help though sometimes his chalkboard writing is hard to recognize. Anyway He is a really good professor but again, SO MUCH HOMEWORK!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MA124
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

A really good professor! Even though it is really intense, I actually learn a lot just from his lectures. You don't even need the book like previous reviewers had pointed out... Overall, you should definitely take his class for a deeper and more complete understanding of calculus.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MA124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His homework is extremely abundant.You will have over 70 questions to do per week. And all his questions are hard and U may have to integral something that even Google don't know how to do. His lecture is super intense. He talks about a kind of questions within 3 mins

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MA411
• 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:

His class is really clear. He is really helpful. His class is dry but not boring. Overall, he is one of the best I ever met.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MA779
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Very smart and patient. HW problems are really difficult but useful. But he ensures that everybody can work the problems out. Really gained a lot from his course.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MA242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Kon covered the material in a very organized way-if you pay attention you will get almost all of it. very logical presentation-I really feel I understand the subject now. Hes a very good professor,one of the best I've had here

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MA242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Listen in the lectures because he can go really fast (most of the stuff is in the book though). Homeworks can be long, so start them early. Overall, he's a decent prof. and it's not too bad. If you're not really a math person, be prepared to spend a lot of time working on it outside of class to get a good grade.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MA411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this course was what I needed to understand calculus and more advanced stuff -- prof was very clear - I feel like I'm really ready to do more advanced math. one of the best profs here--

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was unsure of myself before this class but I did above average in my math courses. Kon is the best in terms of explaining and helpfulness. I improved my math understanding and I think I'll continue as a major becase of him

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MA411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is good-clearest lecturer Ive had here. Homework can be hard- I learned the most in this class from any other one. One of the best here.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MA562
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor presented the material in a clear and lucid manner. The material was somewhat difficult, and a fairly thorough comprehension of concepts was essential for making any headway in the homework. Exams were all take home and of reasonable difficulty. Word to the wise: drink plenty of coffee beforehand - prof. can get rather boring.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MA412
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was difficult material especially since I was on the road a lot during the semester with sports. Kon made hard material easy he is clearer than any other prof and also very helpfull. I feel I like this material now

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MA411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This material is hard- get ready to do a lot of problems. Hes the best professor I've had in terms of clarity- he knows what he's doing adn he knows how to explain it - excellent overall.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MA411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

start doing every single problem in the book wright now because chances are it is assigned in one of his horribly long homework. Unfortunately the tests are made for a marathon runner and are pretty much the hardest hw problems u didnt get anyway made more confusing and harder with additional sections, stay away if u possibly can. oh and hes boring

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MA411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kon has some pretty funny math jokes and sure as hell knows what he's talking about, but the material is so dry (and 90% of it is crap any MA 225 student already knows) that it is almost impossible to keep interest in lecture. FAR too much homework (one was 23 pages long when finished). Exams not easy. Mandatory attendance is a major drawback.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MA411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very smart and willing to help. Class is often boring as he goes painstakingly through long proofs that take up hours. The practice tests were far easier than the ones that were actually given, but overall not too hard of a class with a reasonable workload.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MA411
• 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:

Although his presentation of material is surely clear, rather large amounts of homework are given, athough not without the useful advice to start early. Claims that your calculator will reject you if you attempt to use it to prove the divergence of the logarithmic function.