Brian Wick - University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

Professor: Brian Wick

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH055
• 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:

Dr.Wick was great. If you hate fractions as much as i do, TAKE HIS CLASS- he hates them as well and will immediatly show you how to get rid of them first thing in every equation. Attendance not mandatory, but a good idea as tests are pretty much from lecture. he actually cares if you understand or not, very cool guy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• 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:

I love that he uses a tablet and uploads pdf files on blackboard so you can review later on. His voice is monotone and boring but his class is really easy and attendance is not necessary if you can keep up with the material. He drops the lowest test score. I didn't even show up for the last test before final because I had an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH272
• 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:

Useless at teaching. Grades were determined by your best 4 out of 5 test scores. No notes were allowed on tests, he does not collect homework, he doesn't care if you show up, and he doesn't explain the math.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATHA055
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Most postings i read really nailed it. Homework not required he's very helpful and breaks down equations in easy to inderstand ways. Monotone..oh yea. I drink 4 shots of espresso right before class to stay awake, but then he IS a mathmatician. Overall though he's very helpful. I highly recommend his class (If you have a solid coffe supply)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATHA105
• 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:

Homework assigned but not collected or required. Do the homework. Ask questions, very helpful. Tests will fall into place... class is to be expected for a math class, but a decent one to take if you can understand a math book

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATHA272
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Maybe a little bit boring, but very clear in showing how to do math problems.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH055
• 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 professor is not "easy" but he is extremely helpful. I learned so much from him because he will stay on a question for an hour if that's what it takes for everyone to understand. He is incredibly smart and articulate and I was grateful to have been in his class. No multiple choice tests, but he gives credit for work.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH055
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a good teacher and i recommend him but try to get a class later in day. He has a monotone voice that can put you to sleep. He writes all notes on board and post them on Blackboard. He's an easy grader and goes over every problem in class, step by step. If you don't get math, take him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• 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:

He's a little bit boring but overall he explains each problem step by step. Gives a lot of homework but if you do, it his tests are pretty easy and you can get partial credit. Also he drops two of your lowest test scores. Would definetly recommend him but not in the mornings

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAT272
• 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:

boring, go over lesson then just go over problem by problem. but it cant be helped i guess.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH272
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Does all class notes on a digital notepad and post all class notes on blackboard. Smart teacher, answers all questions. If you dont ask questions you will be lost. Wick also watches class facial expressions, and if you look confused he will go over the problem another time. But usually not more than once unless you ask. Overall Great Class and Teac

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wick is very helpful, wanting his students to do well. He has easy office hours, and posts a practice exam online before each test.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Wick was very helpful and friendly. He was happy to help you. I'm not sure how the class would've went if it wasn't all review for me, but I enjoyed it none the less.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH272
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't care, doesn't teach well. Going to class is a waste of time. It is all self study. His practice tests do not reflect the tests that he gives.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BA272
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Assigns homework but doesn't collect it. Exams are only hard because it's Calculus not because of the professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wick is very smart, I'll give him that. Some of his explanations, however, were not as clear as could be. He did not make me feel completely at home in his office, either.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His class was pretty easy.. but i remembered most of the stuff from highschool.. if you had any questions he would go over them at the beginning of class... he is kind of boring.. but hes a good teacher

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His voice is monotonous, and his method of teaching is doing problems out of the book for all of class.I gave up on goin to class. Better off teaching yourself.Class is excruciatingly painful. Do homework & you'll pass, gives part. crdt on problems. Take Haig if u can.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH272
• 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:

He's like Ben Stein without the TV show. I would rather hold my breath for an hour and a half than sit in his class again. Homework is due before he teaches the unit. I had a passion for math until I met Dr. Dick.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MTH314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

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