Richard Lucas - Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Professor: Richard Lucas

Department: Mathematics

College: Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lucas is an amazing professor. His math 118 class is so easy if you try. He gives samples exams which are very similar to the actual exam. Homework is optional, only 3 exams and a final is optional. Going to class is beneficial, he goes over the problems. Super nice and helpful professor. Would recommend!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lucas is a nice older gentleman with a real passion for math. If you try in his class I have no doubt you will get an A. He is accessible outside of class and via email. He also gives practices tests so you can have a good idea of what the actual test is going to look like.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• 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 think he is a very good teacher. Pre-calc is pretty easy for me and he gives a lot of examples in class and makes sure you get it. The class is based off three exams and the final is optional which is nice. There is homework everyday but he goes over things you don't understand. I would recommend him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's the nicest and best math teacher I've ever had. His course is just based on exams but he teaches the material very well so you'll be prepared. He goes over assignments in class and gives good study guides! Take him for math!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's such a great teacher! I highly recommend taking him! Your whole grade is based on 3 test and that's it. And for every test, you can bring a whole sheet of notes he won't collect. Homework is optional, but he goes over it every class if you have questions. Attendance is only needed if you don't understand the HW. Plus he's very nice!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PRECALC118
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lucas is an amazing teacher. Class is not too difficult if you have some math knowledge. Participation is optional but I would recommend going because EXAMPLES THAT HE DOES IN CLASS ARE THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THE TEST. We did not have any homework so the grade is based on 3 tests and a midterm. Pretty chill professor. Easy grade if you try

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAT117
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Only graded on webassign assignments, which are very easy and pretty short, and 3 exams. The final exam is optional. It can only improve your score, not hurt it. He's pretty chill and he ended class early like almost every class so that was sweet.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lucas is a great option for Math 118, as long as you do the web assign homework you should do fine. Prof. Lucas makes it really clear what will be on tests and you get A WHOLE SHEET OF NOTES! I just needed the math credit for the business core and he made it really accessible for me!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAT117
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this man is the greatest math professor I've ever had. he is a great at explaining material and reviewing for tests. 3 tests, little webassign, and the final is optional. also you can bring in a sheet of notes for every exam. the bonus is his cargo pants and sassy remarks. a true gem.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAT117
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Only three tests and a little homework. His billowing cargo pants and New Balance shoes would make my day. You can bring a sheet of notes to the test and the reviews are just like the test. He is the most amazing professor and an adorable bald old guy with a huge white mustache!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Richard Lucas is a great professor! His course was super easy, you really just show up, copy down his examples and then you're ready for the exam! No quizzes and he allows a cheat sheet for each exam. I highly recommend him, super easy A!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest Math class I've ever taken. Barely passed. If you are bad at math and require a lot of instruction, DO NOT TAKE LUCAS. He is a really nice guy, but you are only graded on 3 exams and webassign. His exams are open note which is nice and he gives you practice exams that he says are identical to the exam, but they are MUCH harder.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LOVED him!! He made the material easy to follow and explains everything with great detail. He loves when his students ask questions, and is eager and ready to help. Overall he's such a sweet guy and I really didn't mind going to class. I highly recommend taking his class, especially if you're not very fond of math, he makes it bearable.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Level of difficulty is definitely not a 1.9! It should be a decent 3 and above. Since he doesn't really explain concepts well and really thorough but rather goes quite quick you will have to sit down and teach yourself the material with the book and go to tutoring if not gifted in math since he is very intimidating to talk to at his office hours!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Definitely a very overrated professor! Most of the reviews on here are from a while back and their mostly made from math majors who took him in the upper level math courses that only math majors take who are very knowledgeable in math. If your taking MATH 118 with him and haven't had a good experience with math before then avoid at all costs!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Takes Attendance every Class Period that makes up 10% of your grade at the end of the semester. Gives pop quizzes from time to time and is very test heavy. Also isn't a very approachable person very intimidating to talk to. Goes really fast in lecture and doesn't explain clearly like other professors do at Loyola. Take another professor!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH118
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was a bad professor. He rushes through problems and writes all over the place. Gives practice quizzes which help somewhat. Tests are really long and he's a hard grader. Probably a very overrated professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH132
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

EASIEST MATH PROFESSOR EVER!!! I suck at math and I easily pulled an A in this class. If you do the practice problems he assigns then you'll be fine for the tests. Optional final which was nice. Take him

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH132
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor. If you do his practice exams and understand them you will do well in this class. They are nearly identical just different numbers. The final is optional and can only boost your grade. 300/325 points are from the tests so they are extremely important and he doesn't drop any. A lot of homework but paper hw is not graded. 10/10

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH132
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He makes the class pretty easy and doesn't require any memorization. You get a sheet of notes on every test and the final is optional. The grade is comprised of 3 tests and an optional final. no extra credit