Matt Bognar - University of Iowa

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Matt Bognar - University of Iowa

Professor: Matt Bognar

Department: Statistics

College: University of Iowa

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: STAT2020
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:

Matt is kind of a polarizing prof I think, people either loved him or hated him. He was definitely very serious about making sure nobody cheated, but otherwise, the class was fair and nothing was a curveball. Don't skip lectures and stay on top of it and it should be fine, he was accessible outside of class and responded to emails fast.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: STAT2020
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Given the current state of the world right now, a pandemic, I had hoped Prof Bognar would be a little more emphatic towards his students. He refused to allow any flexibility towards hw deadlines or makeup quizzes and exams. He also seems to really enjoy catching kids for cheating, its almost an obsession. Do not take this class with this professor

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Matt has made me genuinely enjoy Stats. He is super charismatic and enjoyable to listen to. Put in the work and time, and you will do well. Studying previous quizzes and exams will also help.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bognar is awesome. One of my favorite professors at UI. He is engaging, funny, and wants every student to do their best. He also makes apps and websites which help with calculations. Every assignment is told in advance and is laid out well. I highly recommend going to office hours. He is great to talk to.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt has been great! He truly cares about his students, writing his own textbook and then uploading it to ICON so no one had to pay. He posts practice exams on ICON that are excellent study materials. Even with COVID, his online lectures have been clear and easy to follow. The only downside is that his handwriting is hard to read.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: STAT2020
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, very clear teaching. Practice exams were very similar to exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: STAT2020
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt is a great teacher with a 10/10 personality. Lecture notes aren't online, so show up to class. Study exams/quizes from previous years posted on icon (not his website) and you'll do fine. While part of the class was online for COVID, he posted videos of his bird eating yogurt to boost moral. He also calls answers cute after solving problems.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt is a great guy. He's created various useful tools for his students to use for free, and you can tell he cares about his lectures. He makes a kind of dull class a bit more exciting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bognar seemed liked he genuinely enjoyed lecturing, which is sometimes hard to find with undergrad professors. He made lecture worth coming to, which is pretty important for STAT 1030. Bognar also had the generosity to upload a PDF of the textbook to ICON so no one had to spend a single dollar. He also posted exams from previous classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are a student and you have a disability.... good luck. No exceptions made.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
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:

Hes a good teacher and funny guy

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: STAT2020
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Matt is a good guy. His lectures are good and engaging and you can tell he loves what he teaches. Most of the time he is relaxed and funny. However, with a couple weeks left he revoked our curve due to poor discussion attendance AFTER the drop deadline passed. He is very hot & cold. Also his office hours are not particularly helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: STAT2020
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Matt is emotional and his feelings towards the overall class will effect your grade heavily. He revoked a curve following an unexpected rant on attendance in a non mandatory section of the class. Expect a low grade. Would recommend avoiding STATS 2020 with this prof. Good Luck!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: STAT2020
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A great professor who cares about his students. Will put his foot down when the class isn't putting in as much effort as they should be. Lectures are informative and easy to understand, and his in-class examples are exactly like what you see on quizzes/exams.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Matt really cares about and respects his students. Created an entire equivalent to a textbook for his class so that students wouldn't have to overpay for one from the university. Whenever you need help, he is happy to do so. Loves to crack jokes in class to make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone. 11/10

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
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:

Matt is just generally a good person and professor. He cares about his students' success. Go to lecture and attend office hours when you get stuck and it's an easy A! Such a funny and awesome guy!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt Bognar is an EXCEPTIONAL professor. The course is structured in the best way I could possibly imagine. As long as you are able to stay engaged in the lectures (which really isn't difficult at all considering Matt's funny, friendly personality) then you will pass this class no problem.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have had. Not only is he a great teacher, but he also makes lectures interesting by cracking jokes and even provides a free text book! I had Whitten my first time taking the course, had to buy books, got a D, & hated going to lecture. With Bognar, I enjoyed lectures and got a B. I wish all professors were like Bognar!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really great professor, he really cares about his students. The exams are really hard but you get what you put into the class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: STAT1030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bognar is the best professor I have ever had. He cares so much about his students and I would recommend anyone take a statistics course taught by him. Going to lecture is really beneficial for your learning, and he is fun to listen to so it isn't a pain. Utilize office hours if you have any questions, he gets so excited when people visit him!

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