John Nedel - Columbus State Community College

Professor: John Nedel

Department: TBD

College: Columbus State Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH1130
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was not a fan of his lecture style, speaking to the whiteboard the whole time. Very specific on grading and goes fairly fast. If you don't enjoy math at all, avoid this class. Also, he is very monotone, thus this class is prone to leading to naps. Don't need the book for anything.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH1130
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you got by with ease in high school math classes then you will in this class too if you truly apply yourself in class & out. He goes super fast when doing notes. You usually have a quiz every week and a test every 3 ish weeks. His grading is strict so make sure the answer is crystal clear. Homework doesn't count for a grade, just for practice.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Decent professor, no hw and he tells you what kind of questions will be on the quizzes/test so you know what to prepare for in advance

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH151
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Was honestly the worst class I've ever taken. Once he started writing on the board you had to keep up and hope he turns to see if there's any questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1152
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Nedel is an adequate professor. He relies heavily on example problems to help you become more fluent in each topic. Before each test and quiz, he tells you which question is about which topic, so you know what to study in advance. Not only that, but his tests were fair and related to the lecture. His lecture was just a bit dry sometimes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He will get upset if you try to dispute a point on a quiz or test, even if you are correct. Many times he says that the author of the text book is wrong. Home works are out of the textbook, but lectures are his own notes. Any grades are usually posted the day you turn it in. Reviews what topics will be on the quizzes and tests the lecture before.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC1151
• 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 prof ive ever seen. takes off half your points for a question if you miss one thing. his way or no way even if you show your work. ive had to teach myself the entire class because his lectures are overcomplicated and confusing. he literally said "the author of the textbook is wrong" after i gave an answer in a format he didnt like. 0/5 WORST

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you like math and are good at it, this class will be easy. His lectures are long and boring. He tends to over-explain a lot and it gets boring. There is little homework required and he tells you what is on the test/quiz.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a good choice. He writes all notes on the board and explains how to do everything. He tells you exactly what will be on the quizzes and tests (even the final). No homework.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CALC1152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fair professor. Tells you what is on the quiz and gives good examples. Easy A or B if you just pay attention in class and do your homework. It's not even necessary to do all the suggested problems just make sure you get the examples in class. During exams make sure you show your work and you will be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CALC1152
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Smart prof but not a good teacher. Solving an example on the board from the textbook examples is NOT teaching. If you dont show complete silly work dont expect any credit, tough grader. DONT TAKE HIS SUMMER CLASS if you want to pass the class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CALC1152
• 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:

DON'T take summer class w/him! End of my 2nd yr (all A, not with him!) Calc II in 9 weeks not easy class, w/him a nightmare!LONG lectures w no interaction or time to process all what he quickly writes on board! Tests: his way or it's wrong! knows math but.. not very interested in student success! Be Aware Hmwk 0% if is not how 'he' wants them!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1149
• 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 test heavy as well as note heavy. Hard grader and is not willing to work with students. Gives any sort of study guide just one class before test. Also told classmate and I to get out of class if we were going to talk, and we were discussing his notes. Could not read his writing, so half of it was needed to be explained to me by classmate

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH1149
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is not capable of sympathizing with anything aside from a math book. I had a concussion and he made no moves to assist me in staying on track in his class. He doesn't teach either, he talks and scribbles without explaining. Sir, we know YOU know how to do the math, it's your job to teach US how to do the math. 0/0 would not recco...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH1149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not willing to work with you and is a very hard grader. If you make one little mistake he'll take off multiple points. Terrible socially.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH1172
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He teaches at a high speed. Very note heavy. Class is very test heavy. As for grading he's overall tough. On a quiz worth 40 points, a problem was worth 8 points he took one point off for not abbreviating pounds/foot. Showed work, right answer, but 7 of 8 points. I talked to him after class and he refused to give me the point. Bad social skills.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH1130
• 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:

Professor John Nedel, though very unique, he is a real gem to the math department and every student that walks through his door! He is not there for silly side conversations or to goof off. When I walked in his class, it was 100% structur to the second. I complained about that, but it got me thorugh a tough course, and I have now grown to miss it!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CALC1151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is fine, doable

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH1149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Weak social skills. He writes on the board so small and does the problem so quickly you're just trying to write everything down without actually thinking and trying to understand what you're doing , which leaves you confused in the future. No homework but that means your grade is based off tests and quizzes. Quizzes are usually once a week.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH1172
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

John fundamentally misunderstands his role as a teacher. Other people have mentioned, but have not adequately conveyed, how inconsistent his grading is. He does not provide a dynamic classroom experience. There is no group work. There is no interaction, really. He will not work with you. If you have some kind of problem, you're screwed.