Mike Prophet - University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Professor: Mike Prophet

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CALC2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didn't enjoy prophet at first because of how much he jumped around during lecture. But he really grew on me in the end. He's awesome. Homework is optional but do it anyway because if you don't you won't do well. Tests are pretty hard but you should be fine if you do the homework and listen in class. Don't be like me and miss class. I got a D.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prophet is one of the best! He gives incredible lectures and explains everything very well. His tests and quizzes are very fair, and he is not a tough grader. Also, he is very funny, and I often find myself laughing during his lectures. I highly recommend taking a class with Prophet.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the most confusing professor I have ever had. He calls the EQUATION a RECIPE and acts as if he is a math dictionary. He does a terrible job of explaining problems and has continuously messed up simple problems and has not caught himself. Many of my classmates fail his tests when this should be an easy class I would NEVER take him again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Crazy good professor. Had him for Calc 3 and would take him for any other math class in a heartbeat. Quizzes accurately depict test material, homework is optional but helps. I didn't bother to do it and got a C on the first test, did some and aced the rest. Quizzes can only help you, study them and you will do fine. Great professor, great guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's notes on the board are really confusing, he jumps around a lot. Will often start an example problem and not finish it. Not the worst math professor I've ever had but he could definitely be more clear.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Prophet's greatest asset is how he relates to his students. He is down to earth, approachable, and competent with his instruction skills. He does all of this while being well-versed and scarily intelligent in mathematics. He is the ONLY prof you should take calc 3 with. He has a lot of experience doing it and has gotten quite good at it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALCIII
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Prophet's class is tough and you have to be prepared to put in some effort. However he has a great sense of humor and tries to make the lectures less dry which helps. He explains things fast but thoroughly. If you need help he is always very flexible and actually cares about how his students do in his class which is sometimes hard to find. N

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1421
• 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:

Dr. Prophet was a good math professor overall. His tests did not match the homework given at first, but he worked to change that. Every time that I had a problem or a suggestion, Dr. Prophet took it into consideration. He is one of the better math proffesors at UNI.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CALC01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard class but he is a good teacher. He gives note sheets to help you follow along in class and get the info needed.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• 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: N/A

Comment:

He was awful. Taught through the textbook BACKWARDS. If you've taken a calc class in high school and want to take it for college credit... DO NOT TAKE WITH HIM. He will confuse the living daylights outta you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a GREAT teacher! I hadn't taken calculus before but it was pretty easy to understand. He doesn't assign much homework, but it helps to do the practice problems. He leaves the answer manual in the library to check your work. 4 tests- the 4th one is a non-cumulative final.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CALCI03
• 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:

I've been really impressed because he learns everyones name and stops to ask for questions often. It's up to the students to come to him with questions so being quiet in his class isn't helpful. I like him because he expects his students to attend and study, and keeps the homework fairly minimal. Leaves the solution manual in library for anyone.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CALCII
• 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:

Looking at him, you'd never guess that this guy is a math professor. He seems way too good looking... like an actor playing a math professor good looks. Well, it turns out he is a darn good teacher. He gets the class involved and makes sure everyone is caught up. Pace can be a bit fast at times, but he covers the material well and is understanding.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had to withdrawl after a month, like many others, due to the impossible nature of this class. If you have never taken calc before, do not take it with Dr. Prophet. I'm not the most mathematicaly competant person, but this guy is not the one who will change that if it's true for you too. Get ready to study if you do take it with him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MADECMAKI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Interesting man, but funny. Must attend class for daily notes he gives, which completely explain everything you need to know. Tests are easy with minimal studying. Easy quizzes often. I would highly recommend taking this professor if you are just willing to come to class and pay attention.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He teaches the material then does a lot of example problems to make sure you know what to do. he has a quiz about every other week and homework problems too. homework & quizzes count for very little of your grade and he only puts them in if it will help your grade. tests are sort of tough but he gives your a study guide for each. good teacher

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

interesting personality but knows what hes talking about-explains well. does not take attendance but if your not strong in math, go to every class and if you go quiz and tests are not too hard. 4 units..test after every unit..1 quiz per chapter.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Funny and approachable. Doesn't try to trick you on tests- ques are just like assignments so make sure you do them. The book is awful, and he goes through a lot that isn't in the book, so if you need to read it to remember it like I do, then find another Calc book as a reference. Overall, the class was much easier than Calc II.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CALCIII
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. Some tests were pretty easy, Final was difficult. Pretty tough to get an A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CALC060
• 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:

Excellent professor, very dry sense of humor. His class inspired me to change majors to a mathematics major, and I'm loving every second of it. HIGHLY recommend taking his class.