Doug Shaw - University of Northern Iowa

Professor: Doug Shaw
Department: Mathematics
College: University of Northern Iowa
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Shaw really cares about his students and wants you to succeed. He also understands that his class is not one people choose to take so he teaches you a lot of real world things too. He is a great professor and if you get the chance take his class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Shaw was a super nice guy who was always entertaining and available to answer questions. The class was fairly easy with short assignments and video/reading assignments, as well as straightforward tests that always followed the content we'd been learning. As long as you do well on the homework, you'll do great on the tests.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr Shaw is so funny. He makes the lectures really interesting and fun to listen to. Take notes. If you show up to class and ask questions you will pass the class. Such an awesome and caring professor. I would 100% take his class again.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He was helpful with questions when classes were face to face, once it turned to online classes he wasn't as helpful with answering questions or showing us how to solve problems.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • 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:
Very funny guy. For those who aren't strong in math, he makes the understanding of concepts easy. His humor makes the class very enjoyable. Homework every week, but it isn't terribly difficult. Tests are what you'd expect from a mandatory math class. Would DEFINITELY recommend taking his Math1100!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's actually one of the best professors I've had at UNI. He applies his lectures to real-life concepts that make sense. As long as you show up to class (and listen) it is impossible to fail. He assigns 1 homework per week on blackboard based on class discussion. He is REALLY FUNNY and has no books! Highly recommend this professor to any student.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a really cool guy and super funny but this class was very difficult. The material wasn't always explained well which could have been because this was his first time teaching a big lecture for this class. If this class was taught in a non huge lecture format then it would have been better. Amazing guy, but class format made it difficult.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Was one of the worst experiences I have had with math. He is a nice/funny man, but man he doesn't make any sense when he lectures. All of his tests are questions he makes up and they are VERY confusing. Never specific. I went to a lot of seminars to get help, but I still really struggled in this class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Seems like a nice enough guy at first but actually is a bit arrogant. First unit is very difficult but it does get easier after that first test. He explains things well but is a very tough grader. Only reason I passed the class was because of the Peer Mentor. Go to class, go to the peer mentor, only other option is dropping.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Shaw was a great professor. He really helped me understand the content and went out of his way to make math more understandable. If you want to do well in this class, participate and don't be afraid to ask questions.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a fun professor which is rare to say about a math class. He's goofy, nice, encouraging, and focuses on things you should just know in life. Kind of a semi-tough grader, but nothing is too unfair. I would recommend Shaw; I was expecting college math to be so much worse.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Really cool professor, made math in decision making entertaining and interesting, if you don't like math or are bad at math take class with Doug.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He expects you to know the material already, he hardly will answer peoples questions and often goes over tests and homework quickly
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MATH3530
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Difficult class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MATH3530
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Difficult class. Material very hard to grasp. He's helpful but doesn't teach the material well enough. Even the graduate students agrees with me. Get ready to spend over 10 hours reading every week just to keep up if you want anything more than a C. AVOID!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Expects you to know the math right away, doesnt teach it much, but is very helpful when you ask questions
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: UNIV1092
  • 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:
I took an improvisation class from Doug Shaw. He is a wonderful man. He loves what he does, takes a very realistic outlook on life, and has a hilarious sense of humor. His personality has allowed me to open up and I am so glad I took his class.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
TAKE HIM! Such a great professor, I'm not a big math person but he mad it fun. He explains things very well, you have about 1 assignment a week but you get it Monday and have until Friday at 4 to turn it in. The math isn't terribly hard at all and he's hilarious! we also started class of with a joke.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1100
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you can't stand math take Shaw. He is so funny and makes it interesting. He is super easy to understand and very helpful.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Shaw is one of my favorite professors! He makes sure everyone understands the material. He likes to make class as enjoyable as can be with his dad jokes that are actually really funny. Shaw is a GENIUS and know a lot about a variety of topics. He helps relate the material to real life situations. HIGHLY recommend!!
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