David M R Jackson - University of Waterloo

Professor: David M R Jackson
Department: Mathematics
College: University of Waterloo
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CO330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Old school style prof. Doesn't tolerate slackers in class, but if you get to know him he's actually very approachable, and genuinely wants you to do well.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MATH249
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He seems to be very hard at the beginning, quite a few people dropped the course (8 left by the final). But he is a very approachable guy, very friendly, and likes to give out hints for this very difficult assignments. Tends to push students to their limits.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CO330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best. Prof. Ever. If you love math, you will love Prof. Jackson. Be prepared to work hard and learn A LOT of math! He can be very helpful if you are struggling, but has little tolerance for people who don't want to do the work.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CO330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
no doubt the smartest and most brilliant man at uw. extremely interesting and comes up with fascinating ideas and examples. he's quite funny too. however he cant teach and if your average isnt above 85 stay out of his class or you'll fail.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MATH239
  • 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 **** put one of the hardest questions on the midterm that most of section didn't cover. Way to bring our class average to 52%! Really mean spirited individual who cares about nothing.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MATH249
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
absolutely outstanding professor. He's made me seriously consider switching majors. His ethusiasm for enumeration is contagious... One of the few terms where I feel I receieved more than my tuition's worth. Jackson or bust :D
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MATH249
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Everything is awesome about jackson's advanced section (11 ppl now). I am rating in the middle of the term because I just dropped down the MATH 239 course. Make sure you don't overload yourself when taking his advancd section course. (I am on 6 with other adv math + TA)
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CO330
  • 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:
Being out of University for several years now, D.M. (Dungeon Master) Jackson is one of the few professors that stick out in my mind. His unorthodox humor would wake up the class in a heartbeat. He had such passion for C&O that it really got you into it.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CO330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you dont like him you're not a mathie. Teaches to the top of the class and is damn good at it; well once you get used to his handwritting that is.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CO330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
knows his stuff, very nice, but hated him as a teacher. Most student can't understand a word out of his mouth, or what he wrote on the board. terrible at answering questions in public. Says "um" in many weird ways. Hilarious, but can't teach for
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CO330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really good prof but only for really good people in Math. If you are just an average student you will be lost in his class. He deserves only the best and only the best deserve him!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: 249239
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Definitely one of the best profs, but it takes a lot of effort just to get through the lectures and assignments. Take his class if you like C&O and don't have CS/other math24* and don't want a life. VERY INTERESTING class though (exam too). Curve exam mar
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CO330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This will probably be my best and favourite undergraduate course. He delves straight into the mathematics, no hussy fussy. Great detail, and enthusiasm. Quite challenging.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MATH245
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The coolest prof. I've had. The assignments are *extremely* demanding, but he's loves the material and knows it very well. If you invest time in the course, you'll learn a lot.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MATH249
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Jackson or bust
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CO330
  • 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 teaches just to show off that he knows the stuff, but not to communicate knowledge. Mumbles, in monotone, confusing.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MATH235
  • 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:
Good lectures. An orthodox-style prof. I like him. Rrrrright
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2459
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The best professor I had.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CO330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Teaches to the top of the class, makes things seem harder than they are. boourns
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MATH249
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
In his class, we actually feel like we're at the top university in Canada.
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