Stephanie van Willigenburg - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Stephanie van Willigenburg

Department: Mathematics

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH442
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

super smart, a bit condescending but if you can get past that enough to feel comfortable then she can be helpful. midterm was fair final was HARD. subject matter is interesting and fun. textbook definitely not necessary. assignments are tough

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH444
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

When she pretended to be enthusiastic, she was bearable, but beware of her many mood swings. She can be incredibly condescending to her students. The lectures are dull and unengaging. She spends entire lectures asking the class what they do when they get stuck on problems and then writes it on the board. Beware: you present a lot in this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH444
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Im a 4th yr math student and she definitely ranks in my top 2. She was great! I would go to office hours and not even talk math for the fist 10 mins. An she is always on cloud nine at 9 am in the morning. For a course that was mainly focused on prject research, there is no one else I would have taken it with.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH442
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taking graph theory with her was a real treat. Lectures are given at a manageable pace giving you time to write everything down and process. She has a great sense of humour is and approachable. The combination of great subject matter and a good prof made this one of my favourite math classes to date.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH442
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Condescending and full of herself!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH444
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have ever had at UBC ever. She is extraordinarily intelligent, and helpful. Not only will she spend the time to help out on projects, she will take time in her schedule to meet with you outside of office hours just to talk about the project, not just send it in an email. INCREDIBLE. Love her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Steph is a very engaging professor. She explains that course material clearly and will always provide applicable examples. Students know clearly what to expect on exams so there are no surprises. Homework may be a little time consuming but it prepares you for tests. Steph is very easy to approach and makes you feel welcomed. She is amazing!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is nice, but you should be careful since her homework is hard and final exam is very hard.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is nice, but homework is hard and final exam is very hard. You should attaend the class since she usually does not use textbook.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH442
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good prof. Builds our intuition throughout the course with lots of inclass proofs. Very fast returning hw & exams, and answers our questions next day if she doesn't know it on the spot. Very fair marking. Well-dressed, but always wears all black...

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH342
• 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:

I thought overall she is a good teacher. However in her notes she lacks clarity and her teaching style is basically to write non stop for 1.5 hours. Very easy midterm, very hard final. You decide

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The material was pretty difficult, but the exam was way too easy. At least she was quick to hand back homework, running up and down the aisle etc.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were dull. Made snarky remarks about her students.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is one of the best math professor's you will ever come across.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH322
• 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:

Awesome!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATT322
• 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:

Stephanie is a great prof. Her notes are absolutely great and her use of the textbook is just right. Can't find a better math prof at UBC (maybe anywhere.)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very enjoyable and energetic lectures. Presentations are clear and interesting. Very helpful and nice to talk to. Homework is quite long but if you spend your time you learn the stuffs.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH442
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very clear lectures. The homework isn't too difficult and if you understand all the problems you'll be more than prepared for the midterm and final.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH322
• 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:

Steph is a great prof, she explains everything very clearly. Her midterm was not very difficult but the final was hard. Overall great prof. A lot of people agree that she should publish her notes as a textbook, they are so well written.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH322
• 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:

Steph kicks math butt. She was extremely clear and precise and told us what she wanted, a rare gift in honours math. I understand that material very well now, thanks to her.