Zbigniew Nitecki - Tufts University

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Zbigniew Nitecki - Tufts University

Professor: Zbigniew Nitecki

Department: Mathematics

College: Tufts University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MATH0039
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is designed to be hard. It involved Calc 1 & 2 in one semester and is theory based. Nitecki is brilliant and passionate, but he has trouble conveying the material to students at times. He often goes back on himself and can be somewhat insensitive in his comments. Grades are 50% homework so it's not too hard to get a good grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MATH0039
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Nitecki really, really loves math, and you can easily tell that. Unfortunately, he's not always the best at explaining the concepts, so I relied heavily on the textbook for that. His class is difficult, but if you ask him questions, go to office hours, or email him he can usually help with any misunderstandings of the material. Hard class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MATH0039
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Nitecki changed my entire view of math. However, you must focus intensely in class; he moves quickly. Coming from a high school where we were just taught to memorize formulas, Prof. Nitecki's style of teaching was very refreshing. He proves everything he teaches. Homework (worth 50%) can be tough, but if you do it right, it helps your grade!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MATH0042
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nitecki is overall a great math teacher. His lecture, like others have noted, can sometimes be confusing. However, if you take the time to go to his office hours, or just stay a few more minutes after class to ask for clarifications, Professor Nitecki will explain the same topics unbelievably well--trust me.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MATH51
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Solid professor, though not my first choice. Good at simplifying methods into several steps, but this makes the class feel very plug-and-chug. Overall reasonable and not disappointed

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MATH0039
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor and very intelligent man. You will learn way more than you expect and you will enjoy every moment of it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MATH51
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was switched into Prof. Nitecki's class against my will, however, this class was amazing. He knows so much about math, and is willing to share that knowledge with anyone who is willing to put in the time. He explains topics clearly and makes great jokes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MATH51
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very interested in Math, and his book is really good. But he doesn't prepare before his lecture, and makes few mistakes everyday. The worst is when he starts thinking and reading before presenting the topic, which wastes a lot of the lecture time.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MATH39
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nitecki is very excited and awed by the beauty of mathematics, and really tries to share that with his class. Though he can often explain things in a rather confusing way, you can always seek clarification via office hours or other means. The workload is constant but seldom overwhelming. A very good course and prof for math enthusiasts.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MATH39
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nitecki really loves math and tries to convey that love to his students. The topics he covers can, at times, be confusing, but his office hours and textbook do a wonderful job of clarifying. If you want to solve equations, do not take MATH 39. If you want to really understand math, take his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MATH51
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nitecki is very enthusiastic and dedicated to teaching students the intricacies of mathematics, but is often somewhat absent-minded and is slightly unclear during his lessons. But overall, he's an excellent professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MATH0039
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nitecki was a very knowledgable professor who is very dedicated to math. His course is difficult, but he is willing to help if someone doesn't understand the material. Make use of office hours, he clarifies the subject a lot more if you seek him out then.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MATH2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nitecki is a very enthusiastic teacher, a helpful mentor, and in general, a nice person. Although he often made arithmetical mistakes during his lectures, the content and delivery of this course was always very precise. I am excited to take Differential Equations next semester under his instruction.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MATH0042
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:

Despite mistakes in class, if you look past them to the points he is trying to make lectures are very useful. I learned a lot from this class and am excited for diff eq with him. It seems like he really cares for his students. He has an interesting sense of humor. All in all, a great professor and a great class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MATH167
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:

He made some pretty bad mistakes in lecture, and as expected he scared me off from asking questions. That being said, the course was good because it allowed for student presentations of the material, which is unusual for a math course, and made for a good introduction to a grad-school-like experience. I'd take it again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MATH18
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nitecki may be intimidating throughout the course, however he is really sweet. I chose him as my adviser, because although his class may not be the greatest learning experience (or easiest, although he curves most of the tests) but he really does care for his students and their understanding and interest of math.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MATH17
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:

A lover of true mathematics, Nitecki makes no concessions to aspiring engineers and businessmen, suiting the material instead to the needs and abilities of the future mathematicians and theoretical physicists in the class. He has great respect and affection for students who grasp and enjoy the material, and little sympathy for those who don't.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MATH17
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

worst teacher i have had at tufts. made me hate a subject i considered majoring in. i'm sure he is a brilliant mathematician but he is a horrendous professor. mumbles proofs to himself as he writes microscopically on the board. useless at office hours as he spends an hour explaining things in the most unapproachable way possible. avoid if you can

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MA46
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 Good.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MATH46
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:

Not for the weak of heart or of mathematical abilities. He explains things in the most comprehensive and full (hence difficult) way. I was also very uncomfortable with asking him questions; he answered them alright, but made it pretty obvious that he thought they were stupid.

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