William Gearhart - California State University Fullerton

Professor: William Gearhart

Department: TBD

College: California State University Fullerton

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

walks you through the hw. exams are same as hw. read his notes, understand the main concepts + the hw get an A. he's helpful in office hrs. if he sees you're trying, he'll let you turn in hw late. I thought the exams were easy but some ppl didn't. 2 midterms + 1 final 85% of grade. go to class, he'll say what will & won't be on the exam

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• Grade Received: 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:

Best teacher I've taken yet. Aside from having many years on his, the professor is clear and helpful. The class consisted on three exams and a final. The best part is that the exam questions are a replica of the notes taken in class, so if you study (memorize) the problems you will be fine. I recommend this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• 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:

Dr. Gearhart is a great professor -- extremely knowledgable and passionate about the subject. Go to class and do the homework on WebAsssign and you will at least pass. I did all of that, and studied for tests and got an A+ in the class. Take Dr. Gearhart, you'll love him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took him over the summer. He really understands calculus and is motivated to help students understand. Calculus is hard!! But if you listen to him, study, and really do all the homework problems you will do ok. He is very nice and patient with slower learners, he wants to make sure everyone understands. Recommended!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH250A
• 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. Gearhart is one of the premiere mathematics professors on campus. He grades extremly fair on the exams, I swear it must take him 45 mins to do one. He teaches the material well and is always open to questions. He also boosts your grade slightly if you try hard and show interest in the course. I haven't got my grade yet but I'm on route for an A

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I just took Gearheart Fall 2009. He is a pretty hard teacher. The class only has 3 exams and a final and there are about 5 questions for each exam. All the questions on the exam are based off the questions he does in the class, book, and webassign. If you have interest in math and go visit him during his visit hours!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult teacher, try to avoid. Makes a lot of mistakes and skips steps making learning the difficult material hard. Doesnt teach theory, just does lots of examples on the board.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• 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:

At first his lectures were a bit foggy, since he has a bad habit of skipping steps while teaching new material. The trick is to ask questions so that lectures are more comprehensive. The tests are only 4-5 questions so study hard!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

took him in summer and it was hard as hell. rarely goes over concepts and just does a lot of examples on that topic. you have to teach yourself some methods that he doesnt cover. tests are pretty hard and very short, so STUDY!!!ended up with a C bc i got a B on the final and tht final was hard. you have very little room for error in his class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

very easy teacher but learn little to nothing. He only had few large questions with multiple parts so you gotta know little bite of everything, even something he only talked about once. Funny and relaxing got a B without studying much

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His exams only had about 4 to 5 problems, screw one problem up, you screw it all. He would tell us to try our best and he's take care of us, but he didn't =(

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are okay, no theoretical stuff and no proofs but doen't really stick to his word about test material and curving. =( Will be taking this over with someone else.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

At first, it would seem the semester is going to be twice as long with the way he lectures. But once it gets going and people participate, the class flies by. He is very knowledgeable and has a subtle sense of humor. The tests are average in easiness and his lectures are mostly examples with not too much theoretical jibba jabba. Recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH250A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

WOW! He's the genius of knowing how to teach Mathematics. Highly recommended if you're one of those top 1% math students.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

An... entertaining man, I suppose, but not exactly a skilled at getting difficult subject matter across to his students. Despite seeking help most every day before class, the tests were still mindblowingly difficult. I've always been an outstanding math student including taking the 1st half of Calc in HS, but this instructor/class combo killed me.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I did not learn a thing in this class. I felt like everyday was a waste of time. Gearhart is nice, but he does not explain things well. The tests were easy with the exception of the final which came out of no where.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH150B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great man who knows his material. The subject is difficult but one could pass if he or she seeks help from him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I would say that Dr. Gearhart is the best professor in mathematics department. He really knows that material and explains crystal clear. He motivates students to study and get interested with mathematics. I liked his lectures. If there is a chance, I would like to take whatever courses that he teaches in the future. Thank you Dr. Gearhart!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MTH500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

WORST prof I have taken ever. I am a grad student, and he cares very little about us. Never helps, and always makes us feel dumb. Tests are impossible

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH250A
• 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:

Extremely Helpful visit him during his office hours and he will help you out alot. He is really clear in his lectures and only teaches you what you NEED to know...Calc 3 is an easier class than calc 2 and he makes it even easier...2 thumbs up!