Douglas Williams at Arizona State University | Rate My Professors (2024)

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• 117

  Jun 13th, 2024

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  1.0

  117

  Jun 13th, 2024

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : B

  Textbook

  : N/A

  It's an online class, even though you're in person, you still do all the work on the computer. Overall, it's an easy class. Think of it like high school algebra. The only way to fail is by not doing the work or not showing up for the test. You also have the opportunity to finish the class early.

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• MAT117

  May 10th, 2024

  Quality

  4.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  MAT117

  May 10th, 2024

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Textbook

  : N/A

  He is kind, but can be harsh to students who don't put the basic effort into the course, which is understandable. People don't understand that it's not the professor that chooses to do ALEKS and it's not their fault it's structured that way, its ASUs fault, overall he's really great, understanding, and will help you if you need it, just ask.

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• MAT117

  Apr 30th, 2024

  Quality

  2.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  MAT117

  Apr 30th, 2024

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : F

  Textbook

  : N/A

  I am unsure why this class is taught as an in person class when everything is online. The ALEKS system used is terrible. I find it insane that we are expected to learn like 60 topics per unit but the test is only 10 question. So you have to learn all just in case it is on the test. Also professor is rude and does not follow SAILS accommodation.

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• MAT117

  Apr 29th, 2024

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  5.0

  MAT117

  Apr 29th, 2024

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : D+

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Would not let me retake a pratice quiz to boost my grade. I needed 3% to pass the class and emailed him politely explaining the situation and was given a "sorry hope you have enough points to pass" and brushed off. Terrible professor to say the least and does not care about his students. Never teaches and you sit in class to do work on a computer.

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• MAT117

  Feb 27th, 2024

  Quality

  3.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  MAT117

  Feb 27th, 2024

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : B+

  Textbook

  : Yes

  The class involves you working online on ALEKS and the website itself can sometimes be annoying with its way of grading. He offered in class lectures but if you struggle with time management and are working on homework in class it can be hard to follow along. He goes over the study guides in class as well and will offer to answer any questions.

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• MAT117

  Dec 7th, 2023

  Quality

  2.0

  Difficulty

  5.0

  MAT117

  Dec 7th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : B-

  Textbook

  : N/A

  He is nice himself but the class is not run well material is not taught.

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• MAT117

  Dec 4th, 2023

  Quality

  4.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  MAT117

  Dec 4th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : C

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Professor Williams does a good job explaining things.

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• MAT117

  Nov 27th, 2023

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  MAT117

  Nov 27th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : C-

  Textbook

  : N/A

  All MAT 117 classes are a joke. They are all online through ALEKS.

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• MAT117

  Nov 21st, 2023

  Quality

  3.0

  Difficulty

  2.0

  MAT117

  Nov 21st, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : A+

  Textbook

  : N/A

  The professor was very uninvolved when it came to class, but he is still very nice. All work is done on your own online, yet you are still required to go to class, with very strict attendance. The math you do in this class doesn't get much higher than algebra II. The reviews he gives for the tests are exactly what you will see on the test.

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• MAT117

  Nov 2nd, 2023

  Quality

  2.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  MAT117

  Nov 2nd, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : D

  Textbook

  : N/A

  He is ok. Class is self taught. Attendance is mandatory (IA's take attendance at start and end of class and you have to complete a quiz for attendance as well). Wouldn't take again tbh. If you are bad at math and need a teacher to actually teach it, this isn't the class for you. 2/5 tbh.

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  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  5.0

  

  MAT117

  Oct 2nd, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Grade

  : C

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Online Class

  : Yes

  Dr. Williams is very rude and makes you feel horrible if you even attempt to ask for an extension due to a medical situation. He does not follow accommodations given to him by SAILS and is so critical if he doesn't see you have done 135 hours in this class, but yet doesn't take the time to think about if people are taking other classes.

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  MAT117

  Aug 18th, 2023

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  1.0

  

  MAT117

  Aug 18th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : B

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Online Class

  : Yes

  This professor was very responsive to emails and did adjust all test and quiz grades to benefit the students. I appreciate his willingness to give an extension with a small penalty on test. This was super helpful as I had 2 unexpected surgeries during this class and the extensions allowed me to still do well in the class.

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  MAT117

  Jul 12th, 2023

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  

  MAT117

  Jul 12th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : B-

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Online Class

  : Yes

  Dr. W is active with the online class, sending out announcements on the regular. He checks your exams on ALEKS, adding points where he can. He's not going to take a BS excuse, but is considerate if you have a legit issue. He responds promptly to emails. His expectation are clear and consistent. I wish he taught precalc so I could take it with him.

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  MAT117

  Jul 12th, 2023

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  1.0

  

  MAT117

  Jul 12th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : C

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Online Class

  : Yes

  Professor Douglas Williams is a wonderful professor! I have never came by a professor who responds in the manner of time like he does. I appreciate that he is very reliable and also a kind professor as well

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• MAT117

  Apr 16th, 2023

  Quality

  3.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  MAT117

  Apr 16th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : B-

  Textbook

  : N/A

  This class is easy as long as you know how to pace yourself. It's entirely self-taught, but help is there if needed. About 20 topics per week, but most can be finished in 10 minutes. Tests are graded on a curve, but are in-class and use lockdown browser.

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  MAT117

  Feb 25th, 2023

  Quality

  3.0

  Difficulty

  5.0

  

  MAT117

  Feb 25th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Online Class

  : Yes

  The class was very difficult and if you're a person who needs to see videos in order to solve the math problems, you may find this challenging. It only shows you the solution so you will need to teach yourself or search for video tutorials yourself. There are 4 heavy exams - no notes, timed 50 mins to 1hr, video & audio recorded via honorlock.

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  117

  Jan 25th, 2023

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  

  117

  Jan 25th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Grade

  : Rather not say

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Online Class

  : Yes

  rude and unsupportive. I have never been disrespected by a prof the way he disrespected me- I am not going into detail but do not expect to do anything extra for you. He ends every email with a smiley face and it is very condescending. I never felt supported in his class at all. I am retaking this course with a supportive teacher and have an A.

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• MAT117

  Dec 11th, 2022

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  5.0

  MAT117

  Dec 11th, 2022

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : Drop/Withdrawal

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Professor generally had little interest in students progression, and was not accommodating. He served more as an observer and a disciplinary, and did not ever teach in his class.

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• MAT117

  Dec 1st, 2022

  Quality

  4.0

  Difficulty

  2.0

  MAT117

  Dec 1st, 2022

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A+

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Honestly I think I talked to Professor Williams about 3 times during the whole course. He is nice and pretty funny, but definitely seemed very stressed in some interactions I had with him. This class went really well for me and I actually finished a few weeks early, but I know a lot of my peers are failing or barely passing.

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• MAT117

  Nov 30th, 2022

  Quality

  4.0

  Difficulty

  2.0

  MAT117

  Nov 30th, 2022

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : A+

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Professor Douglas wasn't very involved in MAT117 because the class is all based on an online program, but he responded to emails quickly if you needed any additional info, and he was always supportive of his students - the class was a little annoying though

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