David Austin - Grand Valley State University

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David Austin - Grand Valley State University

Professor: David Austin

Department: Mathematics

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MTH201
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took calc 1 as an online course meeting for 2 hrs twice a week and class was v boring. Professor Austin explains concepts for 10 minutes and then gives a worksheet to you to work on in small groups. The worksheets were extremely hard because you don't know what you are doing. Ask for help from him in small groups. Wouldn't recommend taking him...

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MTH201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Could not ask for a more caring professor. He really wants you to learn and gives lots of positive encouragement. I have never had a teacher care more about their students than professor Austin. Lots of in class participation is needed with weekly quizzes but everything helps learn the material. Homework isn't terrible. 10/10 recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MTH405
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best Math professors and professors in general. Is always there to help you and is flexible with due dates. (He understands we have a life outside of school) If you can take him do!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MTH202
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:

Definitely the best math professor out there. He made everything look so easy and he knows where every student is struggling and hell reach out in class to help you understand. Be ready for a lot of fun exercises in class

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MTH202
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He really helped me to understand the material. His tests were very similar to the practice questions he gave out. Used a lot of handouts. There were a few graded assignments and he graded them all very fairly and wasn't particular about the way you got your answer. Very friendly and never made you feel bad about asking questions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MTH202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor likes to make jokes, funny guy and cares about students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MTH202
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes a good guy and I feel a nice grader

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MTH327
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:

David Austin is one of the best teachers at GVSU. I had for LA 1 and 2. I never thought he liked me, but I always had a great deal of respect for him, because of his skill in both math and teaching. Take a class with him if you can.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MTH227
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor I've had at GV. He does a great job communicating ideas and connecting them throughout class with the activities every class period. He was very helpful in class and very accessible in his office hours. He is always in a good mood and makes it easy to come to class, making the hour fly by. Homework was very manageable

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MTH227
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you don't like being lectured, then this is a good teacher to take. He lectures for about ten minutes of class and then gives you activities to do with a partner. His tests were a little challenging but fair. He was always willing to meet outside of class. He used a lot of real world applications that were interesting and engaging.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MTH227
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Austin genuinely cares about student understanding and success. He gives weekly quizzes and the exams are fair. He structures the class in a way such that you learn the real world applications of linear algebra which makes the class worth going to. I'd highly recommend Professor Austin.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MTH227
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really great teacher! He truly wants you to be successful and will put in the time to make sure you get there. If you are willing to put in the effort and try then you will have no problem passing his classes. You get worksheets to fill out everyday in class and whatever you don't finish he sends out the answer key so you can finish.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MTH227
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Preview activities are very helpful as well as the in-class assignments. Weekly quizzes are not super difficult and he tells you exactly what to expect. He explains things well and genuinely cares that you understand what you're doing.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MTH202
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No one has inspired me more than Professor Austin. This semester he was on sabbatical, which made me very sad. Each day I would sit at the table outside his office hoping he'd stop by, but he never appeared. My life has been empty without him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MTH203
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! Nice, caring guy who loves teaching math. Easy to understand and ready to answer any questions. Worksheets to work on during each class after 15 min lecture. Very little homework outside of class. Weekly lab done with partner. Tests were difficult but if you studied you were fine. Weekly quizzes were pretty easy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MTH202
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Austin has very helpful thought processes that he shares each day. He is always reminding students to think about the problems differently. Tests always have a twist in them, but they are never a surprise. He ensures that you know what you are doing.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MTH202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This prof is awesome! I don't know how he makes math funny, but he does. I hadn't taken a math class in over a year and calc 2 wasn't bad with Dr. Austin. Take him if you get the chance!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MTH401
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly difficult course material made simple by Dr. Austin's fantastic teaching style, drawing connections from basic concepts to advanced techniques. Always excited to be in class and teach us new material. Great professor

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MTH401
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:

Dr. Austin does a really good job of explaining difficult concepts in ways that are easy to understand, but if you don't understand he is very helpful when asked questions, both in class and office hours. Very friendly. Grades assignments promptly and gives helpful feedback. As the last few reviews say, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MTH227
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Linear Algebra's easiness and understanding all depends on the professor in my opinion - as do most mathematical courses. Austin not only excelled in translating the course well for the students but made me enjoy the class as well. No one in the class seemed to struggle much at all! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

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