MATH 2315

Quite a challenge but certainly rewarding if you're willing to put the effort in. Good for anyone thinking about taking higher level math courses.

Rapinchuk was a great professor and he really loves math but this course is just simply too time-consuming. Even if you think you're great at math, this course will consume all your time. The take-home exams are not easy either so don't expect this to be an easy A because of that. Good course for prospective math and physics majors but just be warned that this class is time-consuming af (I really can't say this enough)

This was an extremely difficult course. I found Rapinchuk to be very unhelpful.

I think this class is absolutely perfect for prospective math majors or anyone who loves math in general. It can be a good amount of work, but honesty as long as you budget your time well, it shouldn't be an issue. Both the midterm and final exam were extremely fair and the structure of the course is rather clear from the onset. The quizzes could be a bit tricky, but both the TA and professor Rapinchuk taught the material well. I cannot recommend this course enough to people who want to continue on in math.

I always say it was the luckiest thing for me to take Mr. Rapinchuk's class in my first year. The course material really showed the beauty of mathematics. Prof. Rapinchuk explained concepts clearly, and his comprehension quizzes and homework were fair. The TA, Andrew Kobin, was responsible and approachable. Although his quizzes were a little bit challenging, he was willing to answer students' questions and give some points back on those quizzes. The mid-term and final were take-home exam; they kind of relieve the stress for my whole exam period. What's more, both Rapinchuk and Kobin seemed to master a software called LaTeX, which could also be some useful *extra* experience of taking this class - if you spend some time to learn it and type your homework or math paper with the software. A very worthwhile and rewarding class overall.

This course will likely ruin your first semester! And it is not because Prof. Rapinchuk or the TA Andrew are mean, or poor teachers. It is just that the nature of this class is one of extreme rigor and independent study. You truly will teach yourself Calculus 3 and Linear Algebra. Assignments in this class are relentless, as the second you finish one thing you're on to the next. To First-Years, I know you think you're good at Math because you were good at it in HS with AP Calc and the like, but MATH 2315 is a different ballgame. If you do decide to take this class (for some God forsaken reason), you will likely end up with a fine grade, but your other grades will likely lag from all the time you must devote to this course!

Professor Rapinchuk is a wonderful teacher. His lectures were planned out clearly, logically, and skillfully. Class was always pretty interesting, and his pace was quick enough to maintain our attention but not too fast. He answered student questions very well. His examples and proofs, while sometimes lengthy, always made sense and helped explain concepts. His weekly comprehension quizzes are easy and are very beneficial to the final grade. His midterm and final are both take home, and the final is open notes. Both exams weren't too tricky; they were definitely good evaluations of the students' command of the subject. The only downside to taking this course is that you run the risk of having to deal with the worst TA ever, Mr. Morgan. Aside from the TA, this class was 100% great and worth it. Rapinchuk is the bomb.

I'm telling you, this class sucks, I put so much time to get an A in this class my grades slipped to C's in others, believe me this A is not worth it, you lose your Sunday Monday Thursday and Friday because of this course, my gpa is at a 3.0 because of this time sink. Rapinchuck and Morgan are also pretty cruel to their students. You will hate your life if you take this course.

This course is tough!! However, if you manage to make a good study group, you will all manage to get high grades in this class. I studied alone and this became such a pain and the workload bordered on other subjects. That said, Rapinchuk is a great professor and can makes the class really interesting (when you get there he is VERY enthusiastic about calculus)! One word of advice, YOU NEED TO PROVE IN THIS CLASS!!! Don't think its geometry high school proof, it is logical argument that you will be tested. I highly recommend those who have taken Multivariable to take this class.

I have found this class to be pretty easy, but I've always been pretty good at math. I think reviews on courseforum tend to be more negatively biased than they should be. This class requires students to take initiative in their learning, and a lot of independent work.