Jonathan Cohen - DePaul University

Professor: Jonathan Cohen

Department: TBD

College: DePaul University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAT251
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far one of the worst professors at DePaul. He didn't prepare for any lectures and showed an overall disinterest in the class and his students. He'll barely look up from reading from the book to you and he avoids answering questions (it's unclear whether he just doesn't know how to answer them or he just doesn't care). Do not take him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAT
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I admit that I struggle with learning math but this guy did not help me at all :/ he expects you to already know what he knows and he gives an in class exam before the final! I had to try and teach myself math and go to the tutoring center to understand the lectures. He seems all over the place and is unsure about some of the problems he works out

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAT140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love this guy, but I have a feeling the people who will come out of his class having learned (and laughed) the most are fellow math nerds. I can see how people can get confused by his teaching because he can easily skip a few steps from one thing to the next, but if you think like a mathematician, like him, it is pretty easy to follow.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAT150
• 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:

He can make corny jokes in class here and there but overall I was very happy to have left his class because I found it nearly impossible to understand a lot of the material. During class lectures he talks in a very monotone voice which is very hard to pay attention to and he doesn't explain the material that coherently.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cohen really knows his stuff. You cant expect him to hold your hand and walk you through everything. You actually have to ask questions and make connections on your own. Overall he's pretty funny given he's semi old. Gives review for test that are very helpful and homework online and written. Semi easy grader

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAT150101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class was pretty much self taught from the online book and textbook. He really knows his stuff, but he is a horrible teacher. He just doesnt really explain things very well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAT351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He really knows his math but no one understood what he was talking about in lecture. You have to do a lot of learning on your own. The class was easy to pass because he gives you study guides which are almost exactly the same as the exams.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAT152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a very nice funny guy who's tests are relatively fair given the tough material. That said, he is not very easy to learn from. I have had more luck typically just trying to get through the book by myself, but not the WORST you can do if you can teach yourself some

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAT335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you're capable of learning on your own, the class is cake. Your grade = 30% HW + 20% midterm1 + 20% midterm2 + 30% final. He tells you exactly which problems will be on the exams so...no reason not to get near 100%. As a professor, Cohen is not-the-best (to say the least). Reading the book for 1.5 hrs is more useful than going to lecture.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAT335
• 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:

It's hard enough to learn real analysis without Cohen teaching it. He is a great and funny guy who means well, but as a professor he is confusing and sometimes unprepared. However, he's very knowledgeable and willing to work with you, so if you have a strong interest and work ethic, then a class with Cohen is manageable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAT352
• 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:

He's allright, but makes mistakes constantly. You'll have to do some serious work in his classes- they're not easy, but not impossible either. He doesn't care if you show up to class, but it can be worth it just for his dry sense of humor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAT161
• 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:

He seems to help out the ones that are in danger of failing the class. If you do your homework you get to drop one of the three test or half of the final, so it's best to do it but it's not mandatory.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAT625
• 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. Cohen is a great teacher. He explains things well and is tuned in to his students. His tests are fair.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Way to hardy and boring. don't take him! He is not clear at all.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAT262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cohen is probably one of the coolest professors out there. Because he's a real teacher. He won't do the work for you. But if you collaborate with others, do the work, and ask questions: You actually understand what the heck is going on!! Rock on Cohen!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAT151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy sucks!! Cannot hear him through his beard. Very unclear. Too smart to teach!!! Homework is easy but quizzes are very hard!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAT151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great sense of humor and good prof. He makes jokes and smiles a lot. Not the easiest prof, but a good person.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAT151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His tests are not too difficult, they are just like everything that is on the objective sheet and he goes through those problems in class! The homework is only 10 problems a week and you get to drop your homework grade or a test grade! I thought he was a decent teacher and was helpful outside of class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAT262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take this teacher! He is very unhelpful and not clear at all! He doen't put the section on the board and you never know what he is doing or why. I had to switch matht teachers in the middle of the quarter because he refused to teach me and told me to go figure it out myself.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAT261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's not the best lecturer, but if you can get used to his teaching style, then he's fine. He's any easy grader and very fair (he looks for what you know, and not what you don't). Also, his jokes are so bad you just have to laugh at them. He seems like a nice guy, just a little disorganized.