Craig Benham

School: UC Davis
Department: Mathematics
Location: Davis, CA
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Pros: greattt professor, way of teaching is amazing. i was able to grasp everything said in lecture
Cons: must do homework, quiz problems come straight from the homework assigned, sometimes gets behind in lectures
overall he's a great professor :)
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Pros: he knows the material very well and easy midterms
Cons: but he just can't teach it well to most of the students
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Pros: Nice curve, tests are reasonable
Cons: Make sure to look at the textbook, do the homework, make sure you understand the homework, especially the difficult problems, go to office hours for help
I recommend taking this class when you get used to the college type of atmosphere so you have a better chance of getting an A, I got a B since I was unprepared and did not know how to study :) goodluck
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Pros: Friendly, offers a lot of help
Cons: Not really too great at teaching math, but I understood it without taking that much calculus in high school
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Pros: Exams are fairly easier than other 17A professors
Very friendly
Cons: For those who never took calculus in high school or have no background knowledge of calculus, it may seem like his teaching pace is too fast for you.
The curve is so low, it doesn't help your grade much.
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Cons: explains as if we already know calculus
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Pros: He was a nice professor that was willing to help during office hourse
Cons: I had him at 9AM and he always seemed rushed and tired and never very collected during lecture. I remember thinking that if I hadn't gone to the math workshops I would have failed the class.
I would recommend trying to get someone else or if you get him make sure to take good notes and do the suggested homework problems.
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Seems like a nice guy, but very unenthusiastic and is difficult to learn from. Had I not taken AP Calc in high school, this class would be near impossible.

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