Donald Ransford - Florida SouthWestern State College

Professor: Donald Ransford

Department: TBD

College: Florida SouthWestern State College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I honestly thought he was a good teacher, I just hated how the class was graded. 40% of the grade was from tests and 60% was from the final exam, so there was little room for error if you had a bad test. If you did all of the homework (a lot), you could turn it in for 5 points on the test. If you take him, do the review problems from the syllabus!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was okay, but I wouldn't recommend him unless you're good at math and can teach yourself. He doesn't TEACH. He only knows how to solve the problems and he doesn't actually show you how to do the problem. Worst class I have ever taken.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him for Calc 1-3. He is a great professor who knows what he's doing. It's a math class so there are errors occasionally, but if you ask him a question he will absolutely go back and reexplain or correct when necessary. The homework isn't graded, but if you turn it in on test day you can earn extra credit for that test. Same book for calc 1-3.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was okay.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CALC2312
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ransford is very knowledgeable on what hes doing. Hes a very sweet guy and will help you when you need it. However he doesnt teach, class lectures are just him completing problems countless of times and he doesnt actually show you how to do the problem. I wouldnt recommend unless your good at teaching yourself math yourself.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAT1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Does not give enough help out to the students, and does not explain topics very well. Also, feel like we don't need to do both paper and online homework. We could do one or the other.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAC2233
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst class I've ever taken. Tests are all short answer, no office hours, and the notes don't correlate to the test.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CALC2233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had, he goes way too fast on lectures, just copies notes from previous papers, and grades are strict.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of my worse class ever. He is such a nice person but his teaching is not that great, at least at FGCU. He is an adjunct so he doesn't have an office on campus. He doesn't teach at all. He comes to class and just solve exercises without giving a proper explanation. When you ask for some, he tells you it will take too long to explain.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Your whole grade is pretty much dependent on test. If you can't pass test, youll barely pass the class, no curves whatsoever. His routine is a lot of homework, a lenghthy quiz and then a test. All of the homeworks online and he doesnt hold back. If you take this professor... STUDY FOR THE TEST. Good luck i would never take again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor by far is the worst professor Ive ever taken. Theres a lot of homework and he doesnt do any reviews. Heavy grader and lectures a lot. If you try asking questions he likes to belittle people in class instead of trying to educate them. He also doesnt allow people to use the bathroom during class. Be ready to teach yourself!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a kind guy. He requires you buy online software for homework which comes w/ an e-copy of the book (DON'T buy a physical book, you'll NEVER use it). Print and bring in his slides, it helps! I'm 10yrs out of school & bad at math. I needed multiple tutors. Expect 20+ hrs a week outside of class to study. I put in 40+ & rarely got above a C.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His tests are very straightforward. You can succeed in his class even if you miss a few bc all notes are online, but BEWARE: attendance counts for a portion of your grade and can really bring it down. You also get an extra credit point for the tests for every class that you attend so IT'S WORTH COMING TO CLASS, especially if you struggle w math.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As math professors go he is a good one. Pay attention during the lectures, do the homework, it's a lot but do it. Do the practice tests. If you put the work in the tests are easy if you don't you will struggle.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Very organized (class notes with answers for each class, pre-test resemble the test), he builds the study material in a very logical and understandable way. do the homework and pre-test and you will surely succeed. Caring and very pleasant! If I will need another course it will be only with him! one of the best!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAT1033
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ransford, though monotone and somewhat strict, is a solid choice when it comes to choosing a professor if you are willing to work for your grade. He does not give easy A's, and can be confusing, but deep down he cares about his students and wants to see them succeed. I would recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Ransford is a nice guy, but does not explain criteria very well and lectures are very boring. Tests are like study guides and there is lots of homework, in which lots of help is offered on in MyLabsPlus. Tough grader but does give partial credit.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was really simple as long as you go to class and do the homework! You are able to print a handout of the notes that allows you to easily follow along during class, & he provides study guides that are very similar to the test. As long as you do what you're supposed to and pay attention, you should be okay!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAT1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult for an introductory math course.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAC2233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult grader on hw and exams.