Karen Champine - University of New Mexico

Professor: Karen Champine

Department: TBD

College: University of New Mexico

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor told my class that she has tenure and that she doesn't care if she fails the whole class. Extremely rude to students, especially freshman. Over half of my class failed the first test and eventually over 75% dropped the course over time. Do not take her for College Algebra.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH1522
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor that makes you work for your grade, through a decent amount of homework and tough tests. She explains concepts well and will probably prepare you better for the final and future calculus classes than any other professor. Only con would be that her handwriting on the board can be hard to read so try to sit near the front.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She rarely singled people out for doing something super harmless like being on their phone or whatever, but I took them as isolated incidents. Yes, there was a lot of homework, but she made herself extremely accessible and was happy to explain things again. Don't miss class. She let me take the final even though I was super late.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her for calc 2 and her class was a joke. Classmates i talked to were all failing, Her lectures consist of her throwing things on the board in 10 minutes with no explanation. Don't bother taking notes because they won't make sense and the TA's are just as useless. If you have taken calc 2 before or have all week to study you'll pass maybe

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

karen was an amazing teacher. this was my 2nd time taking this class but the first time with her, my last professor was awful. she's really kind, she wants people to pass. she really knows her stuff and can explain things well. Show up to class. Do the homework. She will help you if you actually try.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• 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:

Never taking any courses with this instructor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

would not take this class again, she is too mean instructor I never had. 2 people found this useful 2 people did not find this useful

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: M129
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is fantastic and very willing to help students with their struggles with the material

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her class will seem intense at the beginning. Do NOT fret. Attend class and don't slack on turning in homework or studying for exams. Even if you do bad on one test, Karen is really generous near the end and will personally look into your grades to make sure you're treated fairly. She cares for ALL her students and is a great lecturer to study with

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH129
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I suck at math and took 129 because of that reason. Karen is very good at explaining the material and really cares about your understanding of it. Definitely do the suggested homework probelms if you do the homework and show up to class youll pass. There is an essay, start on it early the due date will creep up on you. Careful not to slcack off!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• 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:

I would not take this class again, she tends to skip a lot steps in her lectures and expects you to know the material before hand.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH264
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is going to seem very tough at first, but don't let that intimidate you because she is a sweetheart. Basically, to pass this class you are going to need to read the sections and do the practice problems. A lot of practice problems. This is a very difficult class, so expect to put in a lot of time outside of class to do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH264
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She really tests you on your knowledge of the material. If you do not have a solid grasp of calc 1 and 2 you will not pass this class. Her lectures are very good and can teach you a lot on the material that other instructors will not teach you which will help you pass the final.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH129
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Champine is a fantastic professor! She is a great lecturer and makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on, and will go through several examples for each concept. Be sure to attend class, if you don't im not sure how you expect to pass. The class is comprised of online hw, a paper, and 3 exams. Overall, I would recommend.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Karen's a spectacular professor. She wants to be sure you actually understand the material: This isn't a class for people who want free credit. If you do your best, this professor is understanding and provides feedback on ways you can improve, or study better. She changes her teaching to accommodate the class's needs. Very clear on what to study.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: M129
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm really glad I chose to take math with Prof. Champine. She comes off as a hard ass at first but as the semester goes on, people drop the course, and your class grows on her, she loosens up and it nice and funny. If you get any C you pass, offers extra credit, and there's a paper worth 20% of grade (so helpful). Take her if you struggle w/ math

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH264
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Easily accessible. Great teacher, dont let the reviews fool you. I was not expecting a good time in here and she made the course (Math264) very understandable. Shes sarcastic whos is pretty funny and overall a great professor. I would definitely take her class again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH129
• 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 Dr. Champine for 129 and received an A in the class. I'm not a math person, but she made this class achievable. Don't skip, class is where you learn material-and she takes attendance. Do the extra credits because they help your grade. Tests are not easy, but she tells you what to expect on each. Overall, don't slack, do study, ask Q's.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

she might be the hardest teacher i have ever had, but after taking her for 162 and 264 i really understand and can use calculus. she will destroy your life, but you will learn calculus. she is very engaging and will help you if you ask and work hard. she is a great teacher and i respect her more than any teacher so far at unm.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: M129
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

class was very stressful. exams are really hared and there are pop quizzes