Gary Barksdale - University of Oklahoma

Professor: Gary Barksdale

Department: TBD

College: University of Oklahoma

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CALC1743
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gary is a great professor. While his class may seem fast paced, it's just what he's gotta do to get through the content. He likes to crack jokes every now and again. I would definitely recommend taking him over the other biz calc professors.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH1743
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Barksdale may seem hard to approach outside of class, but it's worth it. Barksdale was always really concise and clear with the concepts he explains in class. He grades everything by hand which means he can be a bit nit-picky at times, but you eventually adapt to what he's looking for. If you can't make office hours, use the Math Center!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1743
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Grade is made up of a few quizzes, classworks and 4 tests. He always announces if there will be a quiz or classwork the class before. Homework is not graded but helps. The quizzes can really make or break your grade so don't overlook them. Highly recommend going to office hours as he is very helpful and will be more willing to round your end grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1643
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Throughout the semester he was very easily to find in office hours. he is always willing to help you learn and figure out the best methods for you. sometimes he can grade kind of hard, but he just wants you to perfect your work.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CALC11743
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Garys amazing if youre on his good side(thankfully I am) he definitely graded each paper differently. A friend of mine had the same answers as me and got a 102 and I got a 95 sooo yeah but Garys cool.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH1743
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lecture outlines were a great resource. Has a considerable amount of office hours, so you can always pop in for help. Offers tons of resources and makes subjects easy-to-understand. Would take again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC1743
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Professor Barksdale for Calc 1 and even based my entire schedule the next semester to make sure I had him for Calc 2. He goes quickly in class but it is kinda necessary in order to get through all of the material. He gives you all of the tools to succeed (great outlines, extra worksheets, extended office hours, etc). Great professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1643
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You have to stay on your toes for his classes but hes a great teacher

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1743
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Barksdale is funny and you can tell he really cares about his students learning and the material. He goes quickly in his lectures which may make things harder to grasp, but he often extends office ours and gives lots of study material and is very helpful when you need it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1743
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barksdale is wonderful to have. Ask questions, do the homework, and occasionally attend study hours and you should be able to earn an A. Even in large lectures, he takes the time to engage with students and get to know them.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH2123
• 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:

He was the best MATH professor I have had in my entire life!!!! TAKE HIM!!! His class notes are THE PERFECT resource for studying, many times he would take questions from there to formulate quizzes. Exams are VERY similar to quizzes and old exams, so if you study through those (quizzes and old exams) and his notes, you'll definitely pass.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH17432123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gary Barksdale was my professor for three semesters. 1643,1743,2123. If not for him and his extra effort outside of class and his enthusiasm that is obvious in his lectures, I would not have made it into Price College. He is awesome, unless you do not work and show effort. His motto is true, Tenacity beats Talent when Talent ain't tenacious.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1743001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do the work and go to class. He provides lecture outlines that are extremely helpful to taking notes. He is very accessible outside of class and genuinely cares about how well you do. Go to his office hours. He is nitpicky about wording, but from what I understand this is a requirement of the course director. He is great and i highly recommend him

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH1743
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you put the work in, he will go above and beyond to take care of you. Office hours highly recommended. If you dont show up to class good luck.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CALC1743
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barksdale is passionate about calculus and really cares about his students, but the quizzes in this class completely wrecked my grade. He'll warn you about when the quizzes are, but the material on them was almost always new (also they were all about 3 questions). Make sure to at least look over the hw from the book to prepare for them!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH2123
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In lower math his class was much easier, the higher up you get you have to work for it! He is always adding office hours and provides good feedback on tests and quizzes. He cares about all his students, but like I said if you dont work for it you probably will get about a C. Always funny and happy, and does partial credit on work!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CALC1743
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He graded 2 of my tests wrong costing me 20 points on my test scores, luckily I noticed and when I went into his office hours he somehow blamed it on me? He also gives quizzes that "he told you the class before" but never did. This class has very little partial credit and I recommend staying away from Barksdale or your GPA will be at risk.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH1743
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your grade is made up of 6 quizzes, classwork assignments (which are basically quizzes you can work together on but they are timed), 3 exams and the final. The final can make or break your grade. If I hadn't taken calc in high school I would have been very lost. Barksdale is a good guy but there is probably better options.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CALC1743
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

professor Barksdale is a fantastic professor. Yes, his class is very hard and sometimes he is a little unexpected, but overall he is a gem. Do the HW and practice tests!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH1743
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was not an easy one, but Gary Barksdale only wants the best for his students and is always willing to help out in his class and in his office hours. The homework and classwork he assigns in class and for homework really help with tests and quizzes. If you do your homework and take notes, you are prepared for all tests and quizzes!!