David Groisser - University of Florida

Professor: David Groisser
Department: Mathematics
College: University of Florida
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MAA4211
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He has graduate expectations for undergrads. That is not a bad thing, and the quality of his lecturing and knowledge and professionalism he carries in teaching is unparalleled. Do not take if you procrastinate, have a heavy courseload, or want an "easy A". Take it if you want to be heavily prepared for graduate study in STEM.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MAA4212
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you plan on grad school, you have to this sequence with Groisser. He teaches it like Real Analysis, and gives every student a glimpse of what true mathematics really is. He seems tough, but if you go to his office hours he is beyond caring and accommodating. His class was the toughest one I've ever taken, but I can't recommend him enough!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MAA4212
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Groisser is excellent if you are are serious about mathematics. I'd highly recommend him if you are interested in the theoretical aspects of math as he is a very thorough and detailed teacher. He also prepares very hard for his lectures and puts a lot of effort into teaching. Highly recommend him for serious students.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MAP2302
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He doesn't teach the class to prepare you for the exams. He teaches the class to prepare you for graduate level math. This is not an easy class by any means and in fact he makes it difficult by including these difficult concepts. "The class GPA was 2.49. The class GPA for the last MAP 2302 section I taught (Fall 2016) was 2.32" (from his webpage)
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MAA4212
  • 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:
Groisser is absolutely the worst professor in the mathematics department at UF. He is completely unprofessional, often exclaiming obscenities in the middle of class when he accidentally erases something or forgets to bring something to class. His comments on graded assignments are degrading and the level of his class is MUCH harder than necessary.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MAP2302
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you're looking for an easier diffeq class with a similar format to Calc 1, 2, and 3, this is not it. Took me too long to get used to his teaching and grading style. However I know for a fact I am a lot better at diffeq than friends who had easier teachers.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MAC3473
  • 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's a really good professor, it's just that the class and the content of the material is a little difficult. Homework isn't graded but if you do it every night, it'll really help you on the exams because those exams are ridiculous! He's not kidding when he says he expects you to put in at least 8 hours a week just studying for his class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MAP2302
  • 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:
If you actually want to learn differential equations, take this class. He doesnt make it easy for you but you will definitely come away knowing something. Professor Groisser can come off as a bit harsh initially but he's really a good guy that cares about how you do in the class (as long as you care enough to try!)
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MAC3474
  • 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:
Honors Calculus 3. Difficult, but only because the subject is so. He doesn't pull any punches, and so the class may seem difficult, but he's really just showing you all the applications of Calculus 3. It was REALLY fun having him. He's been the best math teacher I've had so far. SMART guy, REALLY caring, and will treat you like a human being. GREA
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MAC3474
  • 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:
Everybody who goes to college needs to have a professor like Groisser at least once in their college career to see what smart looks like. Definitely bring your A game, because you'll learn calculus more thoroughly than anyone else at UF.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MTG6256
  • 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:
Took the 6000-level differential geometry class (MTG 6256) in Fall 2005. He used the book "Elementary Differential Geometry" by Barrett O'Neill. This is a 6000-level GRADUATE class! His exams were difficult as hell! How does he expect students to learn from an undergrad textbook and answer questions at advanced graduate level?
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MAC3473
  • 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:
This guy makes calculus harder than necessary, but if you survive, you'll know your stuff. He doesn't have much tolerance for mistakes, since the grades are only 3 exams throughout the semester and a final. All free response, and he'll take points off if you screw up somewhere but get the right answer. Regardless, I ended up enjoying the class.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MAC2302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Groisser cares so much! He puts a lot of effort into teaching the class, he also expects a lot from you. Even if you receive a lower grade than you would like, you learn more than you would in other professor's classes. He teaches through tough love- do not miss class- all material needed to pass is gone over in class. Good Luck!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MAP2303
  • 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:
very articulate, very intelligent. his class is not easy, but he knows what he's doing and expects a lot out of the class. very challenging, and makes class interesting. he also takes extra time out and is willing to help anyone who has questions during review sessions. i love dr.groisser! go to class everyday.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MAP2302
  • 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:
Anyone who left bad comments here does not belong in a differential equations class. This guy is very meticulous, does not tolerate incompetence, stupidity, or laziness. He is very thorough and lays a good math foundation. Take his section only if you're interested in actually learning the math. And if you do, do homework for hours!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MAP2302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His class is boring. He gives out very little partial credit. He overcomplicates every situation and doesn't teach from the book. Then, when you do the bookwork, you find the concepts seem easier. Remember, though, he makes the tests using the same format from class, which sucks. DO NOT TAKE HIS SECTION. Even a geinus could only pull a B.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MAT1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very hard, very brilliant. Bring your a-game, no room for sloppiness. He is very very particular. You will learn a lot. Understand, for this guy breathing is a waste of time much less a bunch of clowns learning math at the UNiveeersity. Once you get in the higher level classes he is more human.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MAP2302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he's super hard and difficult to understand but if you learn in his class, then it really pays off later in engineering courses and math courses. he gives a good foundation. definitely go to office hours, he helps a lot then.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MAP2302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he is not from around here, and I mean our planet. for a while I was thinking is he talking or what . I could swear he was trying to tell us something but darn if I knew what... they should put him on a job behind a huge desk away FAR away from class...
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MAP2302
  • 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:
No doubt... the worst professor in the UF Math Dept. DON'T TAKE HIM IF YOU HAVE A CHOICE. He is by far the most anal prof I've had. You can count on falling asleep daily in his class.
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