James Wooland - Florida State University

Professor: James Wooland

Department: TBD

College: Florida State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SO MUCH extra credit (I literally had 110% quiz average) by going to class & answering the questions (with an iClicker) correctly.. One weekly HW, but you get 3 attempts, that I suggest doing before taking the quiz in lab b/c the questions are the same type. He has a website that generates random questions which is EXACTLY like the quiz/ tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This math class is super easy if you go to the lectures. He's pretty nice and accessible outside of class if you need it. If you can use common sense, you'll be fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures every class, if you don't go you won't pass. Very confusing man, but over all taught well. You'd think a class designed for non-math majors wouldn't include hard math, but you'd be wrong. We didn't even work with numbers until halfway through the semester. He takes hw questions before every class. Hw assignment and quiz every week.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAD3105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wooland gives you so many examples in class and in worksheets, tests come from just that, so you should be ready. His lectures are pretty on point, and if you don't get it, he's really approachable during office hours and very patient too. Essentially, come to class and take notes and ask questions if needed, and you've bagged an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was by far the best math class i have taken in my life, He was very clear in lectures, went over problems slowly (lectures are usually 1 review problem from the previous lecture and 5 or so problems on new material, which he usually walks you through). If you sit up front, take notes, and work the problems out as he does them, it's an easy A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAD2104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wooland is a fine teacher. He obviously knows what he's doing but in his lectures he will beat you over the head with the same idea over and over again, often repeating the same sentence three times within a few minutes. You get extra credit for participating in iClicker questions but dont get quiz/test grades back until after you take the next one

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a pretty good professor. Cared about his students and was passionate about Calc. He makes his exams a little hard but his lectures are KEY to receive a good grade in the class. There's a lot of homework, so if you consistently study throughout the week and be on top of hw, you should get a high B or A!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAD2104
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really love his exercise generators on his website. I wish I had something similar in other math courses I've taken. I found his lectures easy to follow along with and they helped me understand the material. Overall, the class was pretty difficult for me but I really enjoyed Wooland's teaching style and the help of the TAs.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes a great professor. If you don't go to lectures, I don't think you'll pass, but his lectures aren't boring. He goes over material very thoroughly so its almost hard to fail as long as you pay attention.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Wooland was a good person at heart; Could tell he really likes calculus. However, he has no regard for students' successes. Had a bad grade on my first exam and when I tried to go to office hours for more 1/1 help, he made me feel like I was stupid for asking the questions I did, and for my test score. Don't recommend unless you already know calc.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Every Monday you have to take either a quiz or a test in a lab.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAD2104
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Was scared about taking this class, but it is organized so well that you will do fine if you put in the time and effort. Clear examples are given in class and lots of extra credit given,

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't say I am the worst at math so this class wasn't that hard for me. It is lecture style and can get boring. There are 5 tests (including a final), a quiz every week and a homework assignment every week. There are multiple chances for extra credit with the iClicker questions, just go to class! Easy to get an A if you put in the effort.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad class but the lectures were very boring and it was pretty difficult. The only grades are on tests and quizzes, so if your bad at tests this class isn't for you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Mr. Wooland was one of the best math teachers I have ever had. His lectures are easy to follow and his notes are clear. You have weekly quizzes to help your grade which aren't that hard.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MFG1106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Wooland has a very cut and dry process to his teaching structure. He is very fair but you must show that you are taking his course very seriously. I entered his course hating math but he made it as painless as possible. As long as you follow his directives and actually study you will do fine. Lots of homework and quizzes but helpful.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wooland was by far the best professor I have ever had at FSU. Not only does he take the time to be there for his students but his lectures are so clear and concise, they make such a difficult class like calculus easy. I wish he taught every class at FSU

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm not good at math, but this class was breeze. He does lots of practice problems during lecture which is super helpful and gives ample iclicker extra points throughout class. If you just show up and do the work you'll definitely pass.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAD2104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are thorough and he provides numerous examples with great explanations. He has practice problem generators that give you extra practice with detailed solutions, and all of the tests and quizzes have problems exactly like the problem generators. No homework except for a few online quizzes. Also, clicker points are extra credit.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class was truly easy. He was sort of boring explaining the mathematics but if you show up and take notes on how to do it you'll be fine. Attendance wasn't mandatory. Missed class for 3 weeks and still passed my final with a 97%.