Kurt Overhiser - Valencia College - East and West Campus

Professor: Kurt Overhiser

Department: TBD

College: Valencia College - East and West Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAC1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Used mymathlab for hw, not a big fan as I dont think he reviews enough of what is actually in the hw in class, just the very basics, i learned more/ quicker in the textbook. spends a bit too much time explaining how an equation was created rather than using that time for more examples on it. 3 exams, lots of hw, and a cumulative final.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take professor Overhiser! I took Calc 2 twice before him and failed both times. He makes things make sense to you and he always stayed after class if anyone had any questions. He is also the only Math professor that I have had that tales the time to know his students. His tests are a little long, but also very easy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you aren't good at math, don't take him. He expects you to get the material down after going over one example, and calls it, AND I QUOTE, "a waste of time" to go over questions you have in class. He definitely cares about his students and tries for everyone to understand, but we aren't all calculus professors.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very confusing 3 tests 12 quiz. go to every class, do not be late or half credit for the day in attendance. will change attendance grade mid class if you leave early. goes off on tangents wastes time, no breaks in a 2 and a half hour class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Highly recommend. He is the only professor to make me think critically about how different formulas are related to one another and to concepts learned in previous math classes. He is always willing to explain a concept until you get it, but you have to actively participate and ask questions when something isn't clear. 12 quizzes, 3 tests & final.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overhiser really cares that students understand the material. He gives regular quizzes and homework that are extremely helpful preparing for tests. Does test reviews before every test to let you know what will be on it. If you show up and don't procrastinate on the homework, you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• 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 think that he is a great calculus professor. He really tries to make you understand the lesson with lots of analogies. There is a homework assignment with every lesson and a quiz every other lesson. Never a time that there is something unexpected. He even literally tells you what's on the test. But don't take it to easy, calculus is still hard.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want extra credits, don't take him. if you want an easy A, don't take him. if you are not good at math, don't take him. if you will play with your phones in the class, don't take him. quiz every week. attendance is mandatory. he gives some helpful tips. he is caring and funny. if you really put in efforts, you are fine no matter what.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAC1114
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took a 6 weeks class and I had to drop the class. He gives Awesome lectures and makes you understand everything. Homework is by hand and its alot but it helps alot!!! Dont wait till last minute to do it, it wont work. His test were the problem. They are 23 questions. First 20 were no partial credit and the last 3 are. Failed all of them.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

As confusing as calculus is, he does a great job confusing you further than you were before. He is not accessible outside of class and when you do try to show up for help during very limited office hours he WILL NOT help you as he is working on something else more important. Take him ONLY if you already know calc. STAY AWAY you've been warned!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I teach myself for all my courses. A very important skill to have as you will run into professors with bad teaching methods. With Prof Overhiser, I noticed that this was not the case. Even though I didn't need the teaching, his lectures were easy to follow, things explained well making the derivations not explained well in the book understandable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Is very clear with his teaching but if your not sure on something he'll explain it. All his test are in the classroom and are on problems that he tells us are on the test before hand. The homework is all online and helps with preparation for the test.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAC1033
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Very accessible if you need help. Will answer questions and tries to make sure you understand it. Has some funny stories (his laugh is even more hilarious). Easy A if you take his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really don't recommend taking this professor. I took him for a 6 week class, but he goes incredibly fast and does not take time to review and go over material. He is sassy and doesn't seem to care about students passing. I had to go to the tutoring center a lot, to fill in information that I didn't get in class. Would not recomend him at all :/

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Did class Spring 2017. No extra credit. Math Lab is mandatory, if spent a lot of time on it, & help of tutors, it will lift grade by making sure it's 100%. 3 tests15%, weekly quizzes10%, math lab20% and final exam25% is the whole grade. % is approx of what I remember. He's clear, but only able to reach in office hours outside of class. Grades Fair

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Did class Spring 2017. No extra credit. Math Lab is mandatory, if spent a lot of time on it, & help of tutors, it will lift grade by making sure it's 100%. 3 tests15%, weekly quizzes10%, math lab20% and final exam25% is the whole grade. % is approx of what I remember. He's clear, but only able to reach in office hours outside of class. Grades Fair.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his class on campus. He gives homework for every lesson and there is a quiz every week. 4 tests counting the final. He teaches good and his quizzes are very easy, easier than the homework. His tests are not hard either. He gives extra credit. He cares about his students and he is great! TAKE HIM!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His homework is much easier than his tests. Gives time to a few questions before the class begins. Lots of homework!! But if you do it on time, you will definitely will pass with an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is super smart.... and he doesn't know how to dumb things down and that's what got me... his homework or lectures won't actually prepare you for the test I learned everything I learned this semester from Khan Academy.... and then I made my own study guide...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAC2233
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had a great semester with Professor Overhiser. His course is structured and planned out upon the start of the course so you always know what your going to learn before class has even started. I would definitely recommend taking this class with Professor Overhiser if you are willing to put in the work. Overall great professor! Highly reccommended!