Vladimir Shtelen - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Professor: Vladimir Shtelen

Department: Mathematics

College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CALC251
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His exams were so hard especially the final. He didn't prepare us enough for the exam and was a bit unclear and hard to hear during all lectures

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is very quiet. Sit front row. He is not very hard and helpful in office hours.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy, boring, slow pace and quiet lectures. Exams are very similar to the examples he does in class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CALC152
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good professor. He explains the concepts really well/ I just wish he spoke louder during the class, it was hard to hear him at times.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CALC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very knowledgeable and goes over many helpful example problems in lecture. Although he has an accent, it is pretty easy to understand. His exams are also pretty reasonable; as long as you do the homework problems you should be prepared. He is also very willing to help outside of class if you have any questions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LA250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is not a good choice for linear algebra. He always talks about theory. Make sure you self-learning a lot if you have him. Another thing, he speaks softly and has a strong Ukraine accent. Good luck if you have this man.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his intro to linear algebra class and it overall wasn't bad! Nice guy and his lectures are decent. Tests are fair, if you think he took off too many points for something go plead your case and he'll probably give some points back! Doesn't check homework but do them if you wanna do well!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CALC251
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think Shtelen is underrated as a professor. He isn't the best i have ever had but he is a solid teacher and wants his students to do well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad guy and knows his stuff but as a professor, NO. He grades really hard, a small mistake can cost you more than half the points. His lectures have a lot of proofs which are irrelevant on homework and exams. When you ask him questions he can be really unclear and sometimes unhelpful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very kind and helpful man. speaks softly so sit in the front. But you have to basically learn all the material on your own. Study the textbook, do all the homework problems multiple times. Easy B harder A. two quizzes, two midterms and a final. Take this class with him because he is one of the few profs who doesn't give proofs on exams.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CALC244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Makes Calc 244 a nightmare compared to other professors. Class has a decent curve, but the exam material is gruesome. Puts a lot of hard calc 2 integrals on his exam, and some gruesome algebra; so prepare intensively besides just the calc 4 material. Otherwise, he is a kind guy who has some pretty good lectures.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LA250
• 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:

Very good professor. Quizes are fair and so are exams. Voice little soft so sit near the front. But he's nice guy. Go to his office hours for any help and hes very helpful

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is absolutely horrible for math 152. He doesn't prepare you for the exam at all. It's better to read the book or go to omeone else's lectures.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Gives easy exams but the final from the department was harder. Doesn't prepare you well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor for linear algebra. 2 quizzes, 2 midterms, and a final. Quizzes and exams are similar to what he does in class and the homework problems. He's very clear about what the exams cover. Homework optional, but if you're good on the homework, you'll be set for the exams. Very friendly guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CALC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a horrible professor. He doesn't teach you anything. He spends so much time doing proofs even though we're not tested on that. He also just talks to himself the entire lecture. His exams are easy compared to other professors but everyone is so unprepared for the exam it doesn't make a difference. You have to teach yourself EVERYTHING.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CALC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Reading the textbook is optional, but his lectures are straight out of the book. He is not very good at answering questions and speaks very quietly. If a religious exemption is needed, talk to workshop TA. He is not the best at answering emails. He does prepare you for the exams that he gives, but it is a very homework heavy class (web-assign).

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't teach you proofs and you have to memorize a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CALC251
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought he was a pretty solid teacher tbh. I felt his tests were fair, his grading was fair, his lectures were well paced, that he had a complete understanding of the material, and that he was effective in conveying the structure and contents of that material to the class. Hope to get him again for differential equations.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He writes theorems on the board, doesn't prove them, then solves some problems. There is no explanation why this theorems are true, at least intuitively. Wish he did more explanations. Nice handwriting.