Joseph Kirtland - Marist College

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Joseph Kirtland - Marist College

Professor: Joseph Kirtland

Department: Mathematics

College: Marist College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: STAT130
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kirtland is such a great professor! You will have to put a lot of work into his class but it is manageable. He made stats very interesting and clearly explained every topic. He offers a lot of office hours and gives helpful feedback on assignments. Do all of the non-graded hw assignments, they are helpful when it comes to quizzes!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MATH310
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very similar to discrete mathematics, if you've taken that before. Nothing will be found on Chegg and he is very specific about how you word things. Use the textbook as a guide on how to write the proofs and you should be okay. Overall, he is an amazing man who made writing about even integers fun.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CALC12AND3
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lets get right to the stuff you need to know, shall we? 1) Moves very fast 2) No review before exams (including the Final), he expects you to come in with questions for him, not the other way around. 3) Not much required hw, but there is a lot of "optional hw"; Exams are almost straight from required and optional hw 4) REVIEW ALGEBRA, please

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CALC2
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kirtland is my favorite math teacher by far. He is funny, assigns one piece of homework per week and is available very often for extra help. Calculus is not an easy class, it is on YOU to do the work. His lectures are informative and if you put in the work outside of class, you will have no issue. He also lets students shoot the chalk into th trash

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CALC1
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:

A fantastic teacher. He truly cares about his students and wants everyone to earn as much as possible.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CALC1
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:

My Favorite Professor by far. He is awesome--TAKE HIM! Tough grader and a lot of homework, but it helps bc Calc is not so easy. Always there for help whenever, even if it doesn't say he has hours then, but he's so helpful. He really cares and he tries so hard to make the class interesting, & he does. BEST class; he's so funny!!! Would take again!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MATH210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My favorite math professor! His notes are so helpful and his lectures make sense. Tell you exactly what to expect and he makes class interesting because he is so funny. You can tell he has a passion for what he teaches. Def take him for ANY math class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: 130
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the greatest professor in the world. 1010 would fail class just to take him again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CALC1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! I've had him 3 semesters. Sometimes goes through material quickly but is always willing to help, he usually has extra help almost everyday. Homework can be a little much but if you start it early and ask him for questions, it's not that overwhelming. Put in the effort and you'll be fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CALC1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take him! He goes over materials way too fast and half of the students can't even keep up and he doesn't care whether you pass or fail. He gets pleasure for taking points off on exams and hw. His homeworks are nothing like what he taught in class. If I were you I would avoid his class. Also he never reviews a material before an exam.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MATH310
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. Kirtland is the best math teacher I have ever had. He explains everything in detail and makes sure to answer all questions. The homework is time consuming, but worth it. He is really nice and funny and makes the class bearable despite the boring subject.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CALC1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kirtland is extremely helpful. Always available when you need him, but he is an extremely hard grader and his tests are pretty hard. He loves to take off point.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CALC1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are not a math person like I am, be ready to put a lot of your time and effort into this course. I worked harder than ever before and just barely got a B-. You have to know the material cold in order to do well on the tests. He is the best math teacher I've ever had in my entire years of schooling.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: STATS
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:

Basically a useless professor and assumes you know all of the material not only beforehand, but to the level of an expert. Do not take stats with him, he will ruin your life.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MATH242
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kirtland is one of my favorite professor at Marist. He is such a dedicated professor and he strives to help all of his students to the best of his abiltiy. He does give A LOT of homework and his test are fair. Def recommend taking this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MATH241
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Way too much homework, very tough grader, do not recommend.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MATH241
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Joe Kirtland has a vast understanding of calculus. He is very good at helping out on problems during office hours. However, he does give a lot of homework that take a while to do. Overall, very nice respectable professor that is enthusiastic in class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MATH241
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kirtland is a genuinely good guy and knows a lot more than he gives himself credit for. He's also one of the rare math professors who can teach and not just read out of the book. However, he handcuffs you with a lot of homework which is graded (problem-by-problem) and counts it as a large portion of your grade. Tests are very fair. Work hard!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MATH241L
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Makes learning Calculus so much easier. Provides examples and homework that allow you to practice and really get a hold of the material. So helpful in office hours. The passion he has for math really comes through in his teaching. Take him as often as you can, and you'll really enjoy math more than ever before.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MATH131
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Kirtland is by far the best teacher I've ever had, ever since Pre-K. He has opened up new doors that I never knew could possible. Even if you don't like math, I highly recommend this class. You'll be surprised at what a extreme pleasure you'll have just by stepping through the classroom door. Such a genius teacher, and very likable man!

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