Mueller, Jim  

Mueller is a ver nice teacher. The class only consists of needed and relevant material. The lectures only dip into the homework problems and sometimes leave you hanging without examples. The next day in class, though, he goes over most of the problems that the students ask for with complete explanation. Every homework assingment is due two days later and it turned in by a flip of the coin. There are two big tests with one give-me question, but otherwise the questions are rather difficult if math is not your thing. The final is two hours worth of questions with an emphasis on the last chapter. Also, a sheet of paper can be used on the final with anything you want on it.

Mr. Mueller is one of the best professor I have ever had. He made sure everyone felt comfortable coming to them if they ever had any trouble. He went over everything in class in detail. His sense of humor made class pleasant. Homework was not overwhelming. I would definitly recommend him to someone who has difficulty understanding math.

The tests are a little hard. If your having trouble just talk to him, he will go over the material with you until you know it.

WOW!!!!!! "Is it time for fun with math?" THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT! I was so lucky that I got this guy as a professor. "Why?" CAUSE HE SPEAKS OUR LANGUAGE!!!!! Dr. Mueller doesn't get all mathmatical on you. His lectures are very straight forward, organized, and EXTREMELY easy to understand. And even if you do have a question, he will never make you feel like an idiot; if anything, he'll make you look brilliant! Also, I need to emphasize how very compassionate he is and how willing he is to help you. The guy will bend over backwards for you, you just gotta take the initiative. He is, by far, the best professor I have ever had at Cal Poly and I've been here for 3 years! Nobody compares! TAKE HIS SECTION, I'm willing to bet that it will be one of the best decisions you will ever make in your college carrer.

VERY GOOD GUY! Helps you a lot and when always has funny stories to tell. Even came in for a study session on a Sunday before final. The class is never boring and midterms/quizes are nothing unexpected. OVERALL THE BEST MATH 118 professor to get.

This professor is the best you can get. He explains math so clearly that when you go to do your homework you already know exactly what to do. He has a fair amount of homework and determines if it will be collected or not by a toss of a coin. He does have quizes every Friday but he drops one so its ok if you miss one. Every problem on his quizes are from the homework. He gives you a thorough study guide, if you can do all those problems than you have mastered the test. He answers all questions in class and is even willing to take the entire class period if need be. He jokes can be corny at times but he is seriously the best professor. He makes understanding math pretty easy! If you have a chance take him! Everyone that I know that has ever had him thinks he is the best in the school!

Ok, YES, I did get a D, but not cause the class was hard, just cause I am so mathematically challenged you won't believe it (or maybe you will). Prof. Mueller is THE best math teacher at Poly, all the evaluations before mine that say that...believe it. We need more math teachers like him. He conducts all his classes about the same, with coin tosses for hw, etc. What I want to add is that if you fail a test or think you're not going to pass, he will want to help you in every way possible so that you will pass his class AND learn what you need to. He is faithfully at every office hour on time, and if you fail a test or just want to go over it with him, he will actually schedule a meeting JUST FOR YOU. D is barely passing, but I wouldn't have even gotten that had I not taken him. If math is not your strong subject, take Mueller! He's a nice guy and a whole qtr. of math won't seem so long. There's hardly any math theory crap unlike some of those other profs' classes too, which makes things understandable. Looks like it's time for fun with math!

mueller is a good teacher he makes sure that everyone understands what he is talking about. it is almost ridiculous how much he tries to make sure you understand everything. his tests are all graded on a curve and he gives out really good study guides for the tests. i would definitely recommend that you take any class from him because you will almost surely pass if you do most of the homework.

I wish I could take him for every math class until I was done. This is what a math teacher should be like. Don'cha know

the most helpful teacher i have ever met, everything seemed pretty remedial, but he made sure everyone understood before moving on. he was very approachable and jolly. there was homework pretty much every day, which was collected and graded. he goes over the homework in class the day before it is collected. i recommend this man to everyone, his class was truly a pleasure.

Great, funny guy. Test are straight forward and usually based on hw and examples. Gives you sample questions before test to help you study, what else could you ask for.

Mueller is awesome. He makes sure his students undrestand what is going on and presents his material so that you can follow it well. His exams are just like his study guides that he gives you. He definitely preps you well and cares about his students. Definitely take him if you get the chance!

JIM IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! Every day he comes into class saying "It's time for fun with math!", and you know what, he's usually right. He brings a friendly atmosphere to his classes and you learn far more than math in any of his lectures. His tests are a little tough, but the quizes and homework are very easy. His class fills up quickly, for good reasons. If you can get Jim, count your blessings, he's one heck of a great teacher.

JIM IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! Every day he comes into class saying "It's time for fun with math!", and you know what, he's usually right. He brings a friendly atmosphere to his classes and you learn far more than math in any of his lectures. His tests are a little tough, but the quizes and homework are very easy. His class fills up quickly, for good reasons. If you can get Jim, count your blessings, he's one heck of a great teacher.

The man. The legend. His heart is as big as the pocket in front of his overalls.

Dr. Mueller is awesome. That is it - he is a wonderful teacher. He makes it obvious that he cares so much about his students and how they do in his classes. I would recommend him above any other teacher. He makes sure that you know and understand the material and he is more than willing to provide extra office hours any time he can. Not only is he very helpful but he is very entertaining; whether it is his overalls or is oh-so-humerous math jokes, you will find that it is always "time for fun with math."

Mr. Mueller clearly explains every concept, and goes through each step. He collects homework 50% of the time, and has weekly quizzes on problems from the homework. He is eager to teach and help students.

I'll make this short... Great as far as instruction, in fact, outstanding. Merciless on the tests. They are so far off from what we cover in class, it almost cancels out the fact that he is great at teaching what's on homework and quizes.

Dr. Mueller is awesome!!!he makes math FUN. I would expect someone of his skill to teach at a school like CalTech, exceot he is too cool ofr them. Actually, i hear that he went to school there. I have also heard that he is the smartest professor on campus, i would believe it. He is very layed back and VERY easily to talk to. Definitly take advantage of his office hours, even if you dont need them, they will still help. All of the other comments are right on, he is the best prof. at Cal Poly!!!

Hands down the best Math teacher at poly. He's knowledgable, friendly, approachable, funny, and always well dressed. Plus he plays the fiddle. I wish I could be that black guy who plays the fiddle on the Dave Matthews Band.

Mr. Mueller is one of the best teachers you will have at this school. He makes sure everyone understands the material, and will always answer any questions you may have. Also, if you are still struggling after the class, you can ask to make an appointment outside of his office hour to go over more of your questions. He is an awesome teacher and and a great guy. Take him no matter what and you will learn the material!!

He is an incredible teacher. He knows how to communicate the subject and offers plenty of help for any willing student. I recommend him over any other math teacher. The only problem was that his quizzes were a cake walk but his exams were very difficult.

Best math teacher I have ever had, I have a much better understanding of the coursework now, take Mueller if you have the chance!

If you've read the other reviews, believe them! Dr. Mueller is a great professor, and this was the best math class I have ever had. His approach makes the lectures not only understandable, but interesting. Somehow, even though he spent at least half of every day helping the class with homework questions he was still able to stay on track with the material. We had trouble with his grader, who may have known less math than those reading this, but when there was a problem he would look over the question and regrade if appropriate. Going to his office hours didn't only help with the questions we had, they helped with stuff I hadn't even thought of yet. I have never had a professor this good. "It's time for fun with math," so take his class.

Prof. Mueller is the BEST teacher you'll ever have!! A lot of people here at Poly have taken Calc in highschool and I'd never done so, yet Jim was able to provide clear lectures with LOTS of examples. He didn't expect we knew everything, like many teachers tend to do. In our class he happened to give a REALLY hard mid-term and realized it, so he used a HUGE curve. Most teachers would just say, "Oh, sucks for you," but Jim realized he'd expected too much of us 141 students and so compensated. He's so friendly and I frequented his office hours, and EVERY time it helped me understand the material better and better. He's able to communicate really complex ideas on a simple level, and relate things to real life so you can put it into context. No matter what you have to do to get into his class, DO IT! It's worth all the trouble and more. I wish I could have him for 142 but unfortunately for me he's not teaching it this quarter...If you need to go on in Calc Jim will prepare you, but expect a lot of work. It's not a cake-walk, but well worth the time and effort.

Definite Recommendation. He is a funny, happy, approachable teacher. The class was hard but he was really helpful. He slowed down when we had trouble and always had study guides with pratice problems. 3 tests total and the second one was the hardest. I think I got a C, but with the curve, I got an A. Imagine how hard it was. I'd recommend him to anyone for a math teacher. Good math teacher sare very hard to find. Too bad I don't have to take anymore math courses or I would. Math was actually fun.

Mueller was sick as f*ck! He is the nicest teacher I've ever met. Mueller teaches clearly so you can understand exactly what he's trying to say and his grading scale is fair; every test is curved. He is by far the bst teach I've had at Cal Poly, and I would go as far as to say that I would let him pound my future daughter; he's that legit.

This guys is awesome for sure. Nicest guy I've ever met, and he is the best math teacher I've ever had. Take if if you can!

GREAT!! Very down to Earth. Easily approachable - actually cares about his students. Take him if you can!

Jim Mueller is probably the best math teacher at Poly. He is dedicated to his subject, and he will help out any student that needs help. He doubles his office hours before midterms, and has sunday review before the final. His Honors classes are extremely hard, but if you work hard, you will do well. Just a great guy with a jolly personality. Take him if you can.

Excellent teacher plain and simple. I might've gotten a B, but I learned more in his class than any other math class I've ever had. His tests were hard for the time that you are given, but then again its an honors class.

DO NOT TAKE HNRS 142 PERIOD. Although Mueller was a nice, amicable guy and all, he got too far ahead of himself thinking that honors students can do math at his level and have no problem with it. He assigned tons of homework problems that delt with theory and applications and whatnot (problems at the end of the section) so that you wouldn't understand the basic principles of a section before being asked to perform the impossible. Think about just taking regular 142 instead.

Got a C+ in Honors 142, took a regular section of 143 and got an A. His tests are almost impossible, even with a study guide. I was able to do almost all of the study guide, got to the test, and could only do a 3 problems the whole way through, and barely manage a few others. It is honors, and students should be challenged - but not the way he does it. You could obviously tell he was good at what he was doing, but the theory behind doesn't help, and there were some homeworks where I could do about half of the problems. Sure, he goes over them and has a lot of office hours, but the tests were just plain hard. I admit, I was fooled by his good ratings. I really wish I never would have taken his class, no matter how nice he is.

Jim comes with my highest recommendation. My favorite professor here at Cal Poly, hands down. He presents material very clearly and he can teach it to you very well. He considers it an honor to teach his students and is sincerely committed to their success. I know this because he spends the majority of his lecture time doing problems that we had trouble with from the previous homework assignment. He takes the time and effort to get to know each of his students individually. Going to his office hours is not only helpful, but also a great way to know one of the friendlier professors here. The homework prepares you well enough for the midterms; I say "well enough" because they're usually slightly too long and there will often be one difficult problem out of the seven or eight, but he curves generously enough to compensate, so it's hardly a concern. He frequently tells math jokes, which are really corny, but they make you laugh, so it makes the lectures enjoyable. He also likes to talk about his beekeeping and talk about some of the history of the school, which is really interesting, although it can sometime detract from valuable class time. Simply put, there are too many good things for me to say about Jim. If you can, take his class without hesitation.

This guy is awesome. You will have a great time in his class. He is always willing to spend time on subjects that students don't quite understand. Begins every day bey coming into class and saying "Time for fun with Math"....funny thing is that it's true.

The best math teacher that I have ever had, Prof. Mueller (pronounced "miller") is an all-around awsome teacher. His laid-back style makes you learn without knowing exactly how much it is that you are learning. Very helpful in explaining weird calc. concepts, you will love his class. Beware his math jokes, though.

This guy is great. A very exuberant person. Conveys the material exceptionally well and is entertaining at the same time. I would not hesitate, no, I'd go out of my way to have this guy again. Don't get too built up, though. He's a professor, not a clown. You'll still have to do your share.

Hands down the best instructor I've probably ever had. From his morning greeting..."Time for fun with math," to the conveying of material to his helpful freebies and math jokes J. Mueller is the man. Hes got a good heart and is always willing to help you out. If you're fortunate enough to capture one of his classes youll be stoked.

HE IS THE BEST!!! Only thing is that his office hours are sooooooooo crowded!!! But, he makes the most effort to get to everyone's questions!

As you can see, I failed the class, but Prof. Mueller is still an awesome teacher. My grade was totally due 100% to my own problems; professor Mueller's office hours are very helpful, and he's willing to work with students until they get the material. He'll even give out old tests to give you an idea of what will be on his exams. His tests are a bit difficult, though; but, if you're willing to talk to him about problems/difficulties you might be having, his tests aren't a big deal. Overall, a very understanding, capable professor, and all around cool guy.

This is by far the best math teacher i have ever had. He understands the material very well and he really wants to help the students. If you have a choice between Mueller and any other teacher chose Mueller. He wasn't an extremely hard teacher, and he gives you a ton a partial credit on the tests. If you do all the homework he assigns you will nail this class.

mueller is an excellent instructor. he relays the material, has a weekly quiz to keep you on top of your studies, has two midterms and he curves very fairly. i definitly recommend him

Mueller is an excellent teacher. Explains topics very clearly and is very organized. Tells math "jokes" if no one asks question s on homework as form of punishment! Tests are tough, but the study guides he gives you are worth working on! Very approachable and helpful in office hours, but expect a crowd.

This guy is awesome. I mean, it was the second quarter of calculus, and i was suprised...this guy actually teaches!! I had Delany before, so compared to that this guy was my hero. Anyways, he teaches, comes to class with a positive attitude, he's never like "i hate this place, i don't wanna be here" like some other professors. All in all a real cool guy and i would definately recommend him, I know i'll be taking him again if i ever have the chance.

Man, what an awesome teacher. I can't say enough about how great my experience was in Mueller's class. He is very clear with his lectures and he always tried to make sure EVERYBODY understood the stuff. Mueller is a very caring guy, and he was always more than willing to help. His tests were tough, but his curve is very generous. I think he's the best teacher in the school...no doubt about it.

TAKE THIS GUY!!!! Im a soph and had him last year and still i havent had math prof that is anywhere close to him. If you cant take him I feel bad for you. Jim is what every math prof should model after. Everyday he walks into class and says "its time for fun with math" and wears kick ass suspenders with a hat. If you DONT ask him any hw questions he will threaten to tell you a really corny joke. His office hours are insanely helpful and his tests are very fair. You will do well if you do the hw. No tricks just straight from what he teaches. I order you to take him.

Jim Mueller (pronounced Miller) definately is the best Math teacher Ive had so far, he will go out of his way to help students understand the material, and had I taken more advantage of it I would have came out with a better grade. The homework is not that hard and the tests are straightforward. No calulators though, but he makes sure that they are able to be done with out them. If you can get his class, DO IT!

Jim Mueller is the best teacher I have come accross at Cal Poly. His ability to clearly present material is superb. If you ever leave his lecture confused, definately go to his office hours. Not only is he an extremely pleasant man, he is an even better teacher one-on-one. I never walked out of his office hours confused. He even goes the extra step as to prepare helpful handouts for more difficult topics, as well as practice midterms and a practice final. I suggest you go out of your way to get this Proffessor.

okay, so here's the deal. mueller is an awesome prof. really. the only reason i got a D was because im a horrible test taker and there were extenuating circumstances right before the final. he explains the material, and has a really fair way of dealing with homework. he assings a reasonable amount of homework, and its collected and graded. his tests are medium difficulty, and he has a pretty fair curve. take his class. repeat. TAKE HIS CLASS. he really is an awesome teacher, and a hell of a lot less boring than most.

He is an excellant teacher. My grade does not reflect him, only me. Math is not my thing. He will help you a lot.

Mueller was the most awesome Calc prof I've had so far. His class isn't too hard, you just have to keep up with the work. You should do anything and everything to get into his class. His tests and weekly homework quizzes are all fair, so he doesn't try to fail anyone. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone. It's great when he walks in the room saying, "It looks like it's time for fun with math!" everyday to start off the lecture.

MR.Mueller is the BEST teacher EVER!!! Do NOT take a math class at Cal Poly unless he is the teacher. He explains the material in an easy, understandable way and he really wants his students to learn. He has the best attitude and is willing to break his back in order to help you. He is so good that many times in his lectures I wanted to stand up and bear hug him because I finally understood a concept all past teachers were unable to teach. Once again, BEST TEACHER EVER!!! Take him, take him, take him...take another math teacher (Weinstien) for calculus and you will regret it!

Although I have not yet completed this course, I can HIGHLY RECOMMEND Professor Mueller because he displays every salient characteristc possible. His lectures are didactic, and he uses many examples. He is a tremendous asset to this university!

I CANNOT believe that Mr Mueller does not have a 4.0!!! Who could possible rate him less? He is by far one of the greatest teachers I have ever had. I am almost done with this quarter, and will get an A for sure. I get to have him next quarter which which is great. He gives a very fair amount of work and he is one of the most approachable people I have ever met! He will do just about anything to help you too. He is super helpful in his office hours and if you cannot make them or if they are inconvient for you, he will schedule an appiontment for some other time. He will try his hardest to help you learn anything, and he is also a really fun guy to just talk to. He really knows what he is talking about unlike some other teachers that just write anything on the board. Plus, he will derive formulas and such for you, so you know that they were not accidentally stumbled upon, but that someone actually figured them out. He shows you ways to do things without memorizing formulas, so that is always another plus. He is by far one of the best (if not the best) teacher/professor I have ever had! If you get the chance to take him, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR LUCKY OPPORTUNITY!

There are too many good things to say about Jim Mueller. If you have the opportunity to have him as a prof then do NOT pass up the opportunity. His tests are difficult, but he curves, so it's okay. I just had a bad year for 141, so jumping into 142 was difficult. Mueller is the best math professor I have ever had.

Mueller is a friendly guy who likes to see his students do well and understand the subject. He is very friendly in his office hours, so make use of them if you don't understand a topic. He flips a coin as a way of deciding weather or not to collect the homework each day, so it's harder to miss class. He loves getting feedback from students saying where they are having problems or which concept is giving them grief. Three tests, and a study guide for each which are good representations of what is on the actual tests. He even gave us a cheat sheet on our last exam. GREAT GUY.

The BEST teacher I have ever had. Hands down. THis guy knows his stuff, and he knows how to relate it in an interesting way to his students. He is the only guy that can make calculus funny. On the other hand, the class is not easy by any means. You have to work for your grade, although Jim will offer you all the help you need to pass. I am currently in 143 with him and will be taking 241 with him next quarter!

"It's time once again for another thrilling episode of fun with math" is what you're going to hear at the beggining of each class if your one of the lucky people who get Jim as a teacher. This fiddle playing Wisconson sure knows his math, and he will make sure that each one of his students knows it as well. He is an excellent teacher who has no trouble breaking his subjects into small and easily comprehendable pieces so his students never feel overwhelmed or lost. What's most amazing about this overall wearing giant is his friendly attitude. He is by far the easiest teacher to approach if your having some trouble, he strongly encourages his students to come to his office hours (which happen 4 times a week) and if you can't make one of those four times, he'll happily make time out of his own schedule to fit your needs. Jim is definately the best teacher I have ever had, and quite possibly the best teacher at Cal Poly.

Professor Mueller cares about his students, explains things clearly during class, and is helpful during office hours. His tests are very difficult and really force you to know the material well, which is fine. The only problem I have with Mueller's grading is that he doesn't take into account that he is teaching an honors course, where everyone is extremely smart when he curves at the end. Mueller says that he'll give grades in the same percentages as the math dept averages, but this is not fair because if we were all in normal classes we'd be getting higher grades because we'd be well above the averages. On the upside, there is almost nothing you can do to get below a C- if you're working hard. Most poeple seem to get B's.

Mueller is great. He teaches math really well and is very easy-going. Take him if you can.

Great teacher. Very approachable. Take him! He prepares you well for his tests and is very good about helping students who need it.

Jim Mueller is simply the best math teacher i have ever had. Get him if you can. He does everything in his power to help you LEARN the material and pass the class.

Jim Mueller is quite possibly the best teacher I have ever had. He helped you out in any way he possibly could, and his lecturing ability is the best that I have seen.

Jim is by far the best professor I've had at Cal Poly. So far, I have had him for calc 2 and 3. He presents the material clearly and does a great job of explaining it. He will prove why things are, and offer real life applications for what he is taking. He recognizes when students are having difficulty and will postpone homework and exams if he feels he has not completely taught the material. He's an entertaining professor, so you won't be falling asleep every period. He also recognizes that class is not a top priority for college students. His tests are semi difficult, but he curves them, and he gives a huge packet of sample questions for each exam. GREAT PROF! take him!

Mueller is one of the best profesors at Poly as far as I know. He really cares about the individual student and will go that extra mile to help you out. Take him if you get the chance.

BEST PROF EVER!! Dr. Jim was amazing, I had him for math 142,143,and 241. His lectures were great, he made the material incredibly easy to understand. I never really had to use the book. I had him for honors calculus and he taught us an extra *bonus* topic every quarter (something to do asymptotic analysis in 143 and infinite series in 2 variables in 244...), the subjects were pretty challenging, but i really enjoyed learning the material!! TAKE HIM IF YOU GET THE CHANCE!!!!

I have had Dr. Mueller for honors math 142, 143, and 241. I have gotten an A in each of them. He is a wonderful teacher and person. You will spend extra time on homework, but it is worth it. He curves fairly with all the honors students. Take him!!!!.

The most amazing teacher I have had the good fortune of meeting. If you don\'t believe me, simply read on. I have never heard a bad thing about him, and i have nothing bad to say about him myself. Do NOT miss out on your opportunity to be his student!

Awesome teacher!! Presents the material very clearly. Knows his stuff very well, but is still able to explain it. Periodically asks class if he needs to clarify anything; answers questions fully and clearly. Explains concepts then backs up with examples. Prepares a study guide for both mideterms and final (also set up a review session for final on a weekend). Cares A LOT about his students and how well they are understanding the material. Never cancelled a class or furloughed because he \"values our education to much for that.\" If you\'re ever confused, go to office hours, he is happy to explain stuff again. Doesn\'t make you feel dumb even if it is a stupid question. Every once in a while gets off on a tangent about this or that cool thing behind a concept we\'re learning. However they\'re always interesting and give a better understanding of that particular idea. TAKE MUELLER!!!!

Jim is one of the best professors I\'ve had in my college career, which is saying a lot since CalPoly is the third University and the fourth college I\'ve attended. Jim is very easygoing, wears overalls every day, and is capable of explaining difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand. Homework is collected every class based on a coin toss. Last quarter we had thirteen tails in a row, meaning home work wasn\'t collected! To do well in his class, though, you will need to practice enough that you actually understand the material. This class is not easy, and practice is key...mathletics! Jim does not give away grades. He is a very fair grader and gives credit weighted heavily towards understanding of the concepts, meaning he will not dock you half the points for a missing negative sign, etc. I highly recommend any math class taught by Dr. Mueller.

Dr. Mueller is a very good professor. Presents the material in a very simple way and if you go into office hours he is a great guy to get to know. Highly recommend Dr. Mueller...

Mueller is the best math teacher I\'ve ever had. I highly recommend taking him for every class you possibly can!!

Jim is seriously the nicest guy you will ever meet. He\'s extremely understanding if you need extra help on homework or clarification as to what you did wrong on tests and never makes you feel stupid. His notes are thorough, and he\'s constantly presenting you with multiple ways to solve problems, which is super awesome. He\'s probably the best math teacher I\'ve ever had and I\'d recommend him to everyone. He makes you love math, and calculus a little bit more.

Jim is absolutely the best professor I\'ve ever had. He makes all the problems seem incredibly simple and easily understandable. He\'s very helpful, allowing you to ask questions on any homework problem during class, and if he doesn\'t get a chance to answer it during the class, he\'ll help you in his office hours. He assigns homework every day, and it\'s definitely harder than high school math homework, but it\'s still not terrible. The homework is due two class meetings after it was assigned (Tuesday\'s homework is due Friday for a MTRF class). On the day that the homework is due, he flips a coin to determine whether he\'ll collect the homework. Tests are fairly difficult, but he applies a pretty heavy curve if the class did poorly. On our second midterm the curve was A: 84-100, B: 70-83, and C: 52-69. Overall, he\'s an excellent teacher and I would highly recommend him to anyone who gets the chance to take a class with him.

He is the best ever- don't think about it- just take his class!

Prof. Mueller is without question the best professor that has ever been. I had him for an honors class which made the course much harder than average, but he is more than fair and provides an immense amount of help for any who need it. He is fun and entertaining in class and his lectures are flawless. He is completely consistent throughout the quarter and no matter how hard the class gets, he is there to fall back on if you are really struggling. Started off the class with a C- on the first midterm and turned it around to pull a solid B in the end with his help. TAKE PROF. MUELLER!

Jim is a great teacher. Haven't had a teacher who cares more about helping his students or who can convey his material so well. Definitely take if you get the chance. Excessively nice (sometimes annoyingly so) but wouldn't want to take math anywhere else.

Jim is simply one of the best professors at Cal Poly! Do not let my grade deceive how awesome he is, that is entirely my fault. I came into his honors class after having the same math teacher in high school for two consecutive years, and wouldn't think that I would be able to get attached to Jim, but his sweetness, fair grading, thorough lectures, and flexible planning won me over. I am taking him now for Calculus III Honors and have no regrets, so much that I am sacrificing a class next quarter just to stick with his class. Being in honors calculus, the course is intense, and the difficulty of the problems range from medium to headache, which clearly shows on exams, but he does an awesome job at recognizing difficulties and takes a curve to prevent anyone from failing. If there is any way that you can take his classes, take them!

(I also had him for 143 and 241) Let's just say, Dr. Mueller is the MOST INCREDIBLE, AMAZING, FANTASTIC, INSPIRING, EXTRAORDINARY, and SPECTACULAR professor to ever live!!! The education system in this country would be the best in the world if Dr. Mueller taught every single class at every single college. I swear, it was an honor being taught by him, and he is the reason I had such an awesome freshman year. BEST tEACHER TO EVER WALK THE PLANET!

If you get into this class it means that you were invited, period. So that must mean that this is a pretty special class, it is, after all honors level calculus. As a rebuttal to the evaluation below, honors level students SHOULD be able to do math at this level, which is, unlike that person's claim, quite a ways below Jim's level. The point of honors classes like this one is to challenge all the students and stretch their limits, and that means giving the harder problems for homework, he gives less than 20 problems for homework, which is pretty managable, and he is open for questions during class, after class and at office hrs. Granted you should not be in this course if you aren't adept at math, but he covers all the basics of each section and then some during lecture and even if you miss lecture he'll be glad to explain during office hrs or even give you a photocopy of his notes for that day. If you want a truely excellent professor, take Professor Mueller's class!

Jim Mueller was the best math teacher I've ever had, hands down. He was definitely a teacher for the students. It was an honors class, and like said below, he moved quickly. Even with his fast pace though, he always asked the class if they were ok with what he was teaching, whether he should explain more, or move on. If you thought he moved at an unaccomadating pace, you should not have been in the class in the first place, the whole reason for honors was so that he could move quickly without needing to retell the basics or overexplain anything. I've had him every quarter at cal poly, and I'm going to be taking my last class with him next quarter. I HIGHLY recommend taking his class, if he lets you in.

Mueller is by far the best math teacher I have ever had. He is brilliant but he is still able to explain complicated topics clearly. If you go to office hours he will help you work through example problems, even completing the smallest of steps on paper. He then gives you the papers when you leave so you can see step by step how to tackle that topic. His grading is very fair--he does curve things, although only slightly because this was an honors class with a lot of smart kids. His tests are easy to do well on if you prepare properly--a majority of the problems on each midterm and final are similar to the practice exam packets and homework which he assigns. For the final, he gives you both sides of an 8.5 by 11 piece of paper for a cheat sheet. Take him if you can!!!!

Mueller really is a good teacher, and as long as you do the homework and do the study guides you should be able to understand everything. If not, he is very helpful in his office hours, which I would recommend going to, especially the ones before tests. He grades everything on a curve, which can help, but the tough part about his class is that if the 400 points your grade consists of, 150 comes from the final, 100 from the first midterm, and 100 for the second, so if you bomb a test it's hard to recover. Knowing this, I think I'll do better the next time I have Jim.

Jim knows his math, and is very effective at explaining concepts. Also during office hours he is one of the most helpful teachers I have ever encountered. Most everyone else here has attested to his excellence, so I'll keep it brief: the course isn't easy, but Professor Mueller does what he can to help everyone succeed.

This guy is soo awesome. possibly one of the best teachers at Poly. I learned so much through him, but his midterms are kinda hard. He's the best!!1

All I can say is wow. Not only is Professor Mueller extremely talented at presenting math in an easy to understand and even entertaining manner, but he has seemingly unlimited patience and goes way out of his way to make sure each student understands the material. He truely cares about his students and makes sure to always be there to help. He is very accesible and huge help during office hours. Tests are refelective of the course, pretty hard, but he goes out of his way to prepare you for the tests with review packets and review days. Overall a beyond excellant teacher, my favorite at Cal Poly yet. If he teaches the class you want, TAKE HIM!

This guy was by far the best math teacher I have ever had. My problem was that after I scored a high A on the first midterm, and watching the teacher's flawless examples, the class seemed easy so I didn't study as much as I should have... This is of course my fault not the teacher's, but I know other people who have done the same thing. While the professor is awesome the class is hard, so be prepared to study...

"It's time for fun with math!!" will forever be remembered by me because of this man. He makes it just that way. Even more fun is that he flips a coin for whether or not to collect homework (!!!!-HINT!!!!!! have him "spin" the coin instead of flip, you get more tails that way). Great guy, I'm lucky to have him for 3 quarters straight!!!!

Mueller is, in one word, awesome. Not only does he make the class interesting, but he knows his stuff and relates it to students really well. If you ever get the chance to take a math class from this guy, DO IT!!!

excellent!!!!

Professor Mueller is the type of professor who likes to make friends with his students, which may or may not bother you. He's a fabulous instructor and always makes things perfectly clear during lecture. He doesn't assign dozens of repetitive problems, only the meaningful ones, which is great when you're swamped with other homework. The only complaint I had was that he's an applied mathematician, so he kind of skipped over a lot of theory in favor of practical applications. Plus he was late to class every day, so some of the homework involved concepts we hadn't discussed yet. He also wasted an insane amount of time telling stupid jokes and going off on vapid tangents, EVERY DAY. But he does curve the tests generously. I would recommend him because he's truly an awesome instructor, once he shuts up and actually teaches.

Mueller is a very nice guy. But, he spends so much time trying to be nice that he wastes about 10-20 minutes of class. But, he knows math very well and can cover the material thoroughly. He only gives you two midterms and a final. For some, 2 midterms is perfect, not too many tests. But for me, 2 midterms was not enough. He collects homework, but there are no supplemental quizzes. So your sole grade depends on the 2 midterms and the final. I wish that he gave quizzes or more midterms or someway to redeem yourself if you fucked up once. Another thing is that he makes the tests fair, but tough. Remember: you are in a class with a few very smart students, and Mueller needs to make the tests hard enough to challenge them. So, do not yawn before tests - always be prepared. Mueller will teach you well. Just ask a lot of questions and never get behind.

Best math prof I've had. I got a C because I fell behind a few times but luckily for me he reviews homework enough for me to grasp everything. The two midterms and final are a challenge but not impossible. Honestly, if I was wasn't taking such a heavy load this quarter, with Muellers very impressive lecture ability, I would have gotten an A in this class. No joke, if you've ever thought that math lectures were a waste of time, Mueller might just change your mind. People knock him because of tangents, etc. but there are WAY worse profs. Some like to hear themselves talk, Mueller tells stories that he thinks we'll find interesting. About 85% of them are too, so don't make that your reason for skipping this guy.

BEST math professor at Cal Poly!!! If you have the chance to take him - do it! He is one of the most inspirational people I have ever known. He holds many office hours and it works great if you go once a week because he gives so much help with homework questions. He also gave me guidance on how to register for math classes for next quatrer. He offers past students all the help they can handle, even if they aren't in his class at the present time. The tests are straightforward and come mostly from the review sheet. Homework doen't take up too much time, but is a good way to learn the material. He grades the tests on a curve and the final has some questions similar to the midterms. I wish that he'll teach one of math math classes in the future.

Great teacher. I based my schedule around taking Mueller because of his high Polyratings and I don't regret it. Homework is graded by picking 5 representative problems and scoring them 0 points for no attempt, 1 for a failed attempt, and 2 for perfect. He drops the two lowest homework grades, and there is a day lag between the time homework is collected and assigned, so homework can be reviewed in class the day before it is collected. My advice is to always get all the problems right on your homework; it will help you out a little if you bomb one of the tests. There is homework every night except during dead week. Mueller has an excellent teaching ability and keeps his lectures interesting. He tried to not go off on tangents because people have complained about that, but I wish he would have more. I found the tangents the most interesting parts of the class. Mueller is an applied mathematician and it shows. When we were superficially covering an advanced topic in class, he would mention other courses you could take if you wanted to study that topic in more detail; I found that helpful, I'm almost considering taking some of the courses and maybe even persuing a math major. Helpful during office hours. He'll work out a problem and let you keep the sheet. And he held a Sunday night study session for both of his Math-143 sections. You could either attend the "early show" or "late show"...he didn't mind...I thought that was cool to have the opportunity but didn't take advantage of it. Overall, Mueller wasn't what I expected, but he lived up to his reputation.

Mueller is the chillest teacher ever. He wears overalls and a hat everyday and says "its time for fun with math" everyday at the beginning of class. He is very helpful in class and office hours. The homework is relatively short and always study for the 2 midterms and final. For the final he let us have a cheat sheet. He curves everything and gives you a review sheet for all three tests which is really helpful. Take Mueller.

awesome professor. he made sure that everyone understood a concept before moving on. and if you have any questions he really open to helping you. the only reason i got a B is because i didn't spend enough time studying for the midterms. great teacher, if you really want to learn this is the professor.

Grading seems fair, the tests aren't too hard... Homework is assigned evry night but only turned in (randomly) about once every other day. There isn't much homework... Tests are easy and intuitive, very fair with partial credit, etc. I am amazed at his ability to present material clearly, ina number of different ways. Concepts that I didn't understand from previous classes were explained thoroughly and effectively. He goes over homework every day if people have problems. He also has a great sense of humor and is flexible with office hours. If you want to learn, take this teacher. He is simply and undeniably the bast teacher I have ever had.

Great. Explained so well. Tests and final were in the fair-to-easy range. Homework was tough, not the amount but the subject matter. Everyone says hes the best, I definetely agree. Funny guy with a cool wisconsin accent. Get this guy if you can, if not Newcomer and Kato are great also. A+ mueller

Mueller was sort of a frustrating professor for 143. I'd learned 90% of the material in high school so I sort of checked out for the class, but it made me crazy to sit through that lecture every day because he made it me feel stupid. He would stand in front of the class and clarify things that people should have learned in math 141, like the simplest little derivative stuff like the power rule. Half the time I was actually paying attention, I wanted to just scream "DUH!!!!! We ALL know this!!!!!!!!! THAT'S WHY WE'RE IN THIS CLASS!!!!!" He was a really nice guy, but I don't think that I would choose him again. Don't be too scared to take his class, but you won't like him if you learn quickly and get frustrated when people assume you don't know anything. If you took AP calc BC and feel comfortable with the material, DO NOT take his class unless you really feel like having a nap period.

I cannot begin to explain how much I love Professor Mueller. He is a total character. He's a big guy who wears overalls and a baseball cap every day, uses a pocket watch, and speaks with a Wisconsin accent. The work can be tricky and the tests can run long, but he is more willing than any other teacher I know to help you fully understand the material. He has plenty of office hours during which you can drop by for help, and the true gift Professor Mueller has is his uncanny ability to answer questions in such a way that you understand the answer perfectly. I'd never seen a teacher that good at identifying a student's issues before. In addition, he's one of the nicest people I know, genuinely interested in his students and their personalities... I just can't say enough. He may be the best teacher I have ever had.

I took the honors 143 and 241 (Calc III and IV) from Jim, and he was incredibly helpful throughout the year. The only criticisms I have of him are that he often gets onto off topic (albeit interesting) subjects during lecture, and as such, the last two weeks of class we played catch up. Also, if you ask him a question, expect to have all of math theory explained to you in the context of the problem. Warning, his tests are incredibly difficult, but if you enjoy math and knowing the derivations of the formula's and theories used in calculus, take Jim.

If only we could clone Mueller and have him teach every class at Cal Poly.

Honestly, take this guy at any cost. He presents material at a good pace and clearly, answers any questions you throw at him, and makes it very clear what is important to know and what isn't. He answers your questions above and beyond what you asked him and it is very clear he loves his job. Do the homework, pay attention and you are fine. Master his practice exams and you are guaranteed a good grade on his midterms/final.

Professor Mueller is a great professor. Just take him and you won't regret it as long as you pay attention in class and do everything he tells you to do, trust me.

He's the man. Because you have to do the homework every other day, you are able to learn the material and ask him questions the next day. I really like him. In the beginning, I thought his teaching style was pretty bad, because we do our hw and we can ask questions about it the next day and most of the time we have really little time to catch up on lecture because all the lecture minutes went straight into homework questions. i went to office hrs and he was really helpful and nice. He loves math, and he is really nice to his students. I would take him again.

Mueller is a great professor and generally cares about his students. He always explained the material very well and made it easy to understand. Get Mueller if you can.

Dr. Mueller (pronounced "Miller", by the way) is perhaps one of the greatest professors I have ever had. He is able to present concepts more clearly than any other calculus instructor I have had. And on top of all that, Dr. Mueller is incredibly friendly, easygoing, and willing to help out any students that have trouble. When you come to office hours to ask questions, Dr. Mueller seems to really enjoy helping you understand. <br><br>Grading: Dr. Mueller's midterms vary in difficulty, but you can rest secure in the knowledge that he will apply a generous curve to any exam that he "accidentally makes too difficult". Unlike other calculus professors, Dr. Mueller does collect and grade homework (for correctness). If you are diligent about homework this can be a significant grade booster, but failure to devote at least an hour to doing homework assignments every night can really hurt your grade at the end of the quarter.<br><br>Overall class difficulty: Dr. Mueller's clear and concise lectures and reasonable tests make getting a passing grade in this class relatively easy. However, significant study time and diligence on nightly homework assignments will be required if you want to get an A.

He is TOO good.

Mueller is a VERY good teacher. If you are at all like me, and struggle tremendously with math, and it pretty much makes you want to cry instantaneously, Mueller is the professor to take. He will help to make math much less intimidating. He seems to put things in perspective which no math teacher has ever accomplished with me...or even attempted for that matter. I still struggle with math, and always will, but I am thankful for the few breakthroughs I've had this quarter and am extremely happy that there is a math professor out there with so much heart! He's just a good person...period. And for all of you out there that are more concerned with the technical stuff: -He does'nt allow calculators on tests, which pretty much made me shit my pants when I first heard...but, honestly it isn't that bad, even for me. He provides a practice packet for tests, and they are very helpful Always willing to help, even outside of office hrs -He completely reminds me of John Candy:Mid-west accent, overalls, funny, very endearing! -You'll like him, I promise!!!

dr. mueller is an amazing professor!! he is always more than willing to answer questions in and out of class. he presents the material very clearly and does not try to trick you on the tests. he is one of the few professors who actually care about his students and want them to do well in his class!! i would highly recommend taking one of his courses!

AMAZING MAN. AMAZING. JUST AMAZING. TAKE HIM. i had him for calc 2, and aced that shit! hes bomb!

Professor Mueller is amazing. I'm generally pretty skeptical to believe too much of what I read on PolyRatings since the reviews here are sometimes gross exaggerations (whether they be good or bad) but Professor Mueller is definitely one of the top three if not the best teacher Ive had in my short time here. He provided really helpful handouts for some of the lessons to supplement the lecture notes. Additionally, he also held extra office hours during finals week and even took the time to arrange a study session on the Saturday before the final (non-mandatory). Be sure to study the practice handouts he gives out before each exam. For a math class, his his lectures were fairly enjoyable, and his grading is pretty fair. His class is structured with 50 pts. in homework, 100 per mid term (there's two), and a 150 point final.

Dr. Mueller was definitely the best professor I've had at Cal Poly. I've never liked (or done well) in math, but Dr. Mueller turned all of that around. I took him for Calc 161 and 162, and over the course of those two quarters, he completely changed my outlook on math. These were not easy classes, but Dr. Mueller is the best out there to help you understand the material. He is extremely well rounded, compassionate, and genuinely cares about his students. Take him, you won't regret it.

I took Jim for Math 162 class and he is AWESOME. One of the best math professors you can have. You have to do your work and go to office hours the second you don't know how to do something though or the material just piles on top of itself and you get so discouraged because you are so lost/confused. He is super helpful in office hours and he schedules EXTRA office hours the week before midters/finals. I got a C because i didn't work hard enough. Jim is great...if you get the chance TAKE HIM!

Jim Mueller is honestly one of the best teachers I have had in my entire life. He is the most genuine and caring person I have ever met and really teaches because he loves what he does and loves his students. He is nothing but supportive and his office hours are so helpful he will add extra hours whenever someone needs it. He also makes packets of review questions before each midterm and final that are literally replicas (harder versions) of his tests so that it is super easy to know what you need to know for the tests. He also has the best sense of humor and gets off topic sometimes to talk about his life but it actually is super entertaining and he really has a cool life. Take any opportunity to take this teacher because he truly is the best!

Mueller is one of the best math teachers I have ever had. He explains things slowly and clearly. Sometimes he goes so slow, you get bored and wish he would just finish the problem. But most of the time, you need the extra explanation. Plus, he is always more than willing to answer questions. He tells bad jokes and his lectures didn't rock my world. But he's a nice guy, and, for a math class, it was pretty entertaining. Do the example problems he hands out before each test, and you'll do fine on all his tests.

Best damn math teacher I have ever had. Take him!

Mueller is the best math teacher I've ever had in my entire life, and trust me, I've had more than my share of math teachers over the years.... I just barely passed MATH 141 with a D-, and really had almost given up in Calculus when I was enrolled in his class. I didn't know how to do anything except for basic (and I mean basic like the derivative of x squared is 2x) differentiation and nothing else, but it was all good in Mueller's class. Every day, I felt like an even bigger genius because I finally was understanding calculus! He made every class time worth it, was always availabe for questions, and went more than out of his way to help everyone. He is really like a big 'ol overall wearing scruffy Santa Claus. He has this system of having homework due two days after it was assigned, and he always always always does a good job with homework problems. Homework being due is solely based on the flip of a coin (heads=turn in, tails=don't turn in) so you are always pretty much forced to stay on the ball, and he has a quiz of usually two problems from each week's homework...usually it's on stuff that he's gone over in homework review. Quiz scores kind of add up at the end of the quarter, so try not to slack off on those. Also, everything he does is curved based on the performance of all of his classes, so don't share any answers of hints with the later class if you have the "early show" as he likes to call it. He has two "midterms" actually, they're just chapter tests and not cumulative, and one final that is cumulative. If you hate math and just always end up feeling stupid, take Mueller...he will totally and completely demystify any problems and anxieties that you've ever had in math. Take me, for example, I had a miserable D- in 141, and ended up with a good and solid B!

mueller was the best math teacher i have ever had. i actually understand calc now because he takes it very slow. the midterms and final are hard, but you'll be prepared if you do the work

Mueller is a really good teacher and a really nice guy who cares about his students and he cracks a lot of math jokes. I thought he explained all the material really clearly but the material is still difficult and he takes off a lot of points on tests even if you get the question right. All the work needs to be right on the tests if you want full credit, not just the answer. Homework is collected based on the toss of a coin and there are 2 midterms - each worth 20% - and 1 final - worth 30%.

Jim is an awesome teacher. I got a C+ in the class because i didnt study enough for the first midterm which started me out bad. Also on the tests i messed up arithmetic since i was so caught up in the calculus of it all. but Jim definately explaines everything really simply and clearly. TAKE MUELLER! youll have a great time. and he's a funny guy too!

Take this guy if you can!!! He best math teacher I have ever had! He explains things so you you actually LEARN IT, but he isn't overbearing or boring. HW is short and simple. He likes it when you ask questions and loves to tell stupid little jokes. He grades extremely fairly and is very willing to help you if you need it. Jim has a true gift of teaching math!

Jim is the best math instructor that I ever had. If you put your all into what he throws at you, you learn the stuff you need to know and it sticks with you.

Jim is great, he really simplifies Calculus and you learn all the material. He is a fair grader and a nice guy. If your going to take 182, take Jim. You will not regret it.

Mueller is the best math professor I've ever had. The tests are a little challanging but pretty straight-forward, and Mueller is always willing to help. He is super nice, and very interesting as a person. TAKE HIM. HE'S GREAT.

Do not let the grade I received fool you --Jim Mueller is an excellent professor. He is very timely, clear, and engaging in his lectures. He made things very clear to us and encourages you to ask questions so he feels needed. What a funny guy! He will tell you jokes and make you laugh, and still accomplishes his learning objectives. Jim also goes well out of his way to make himself available to you outside class by exceeding the minimum 5 office hours per week. Yes, homework is due every day, but it's fate is determined by the flip of a coin. Who else does this? Only Jim can pull this off successfully. He also does a fine job preparing you for the midterms and final exam by providing you with a practice packet along with answers well in advance. Overall, Jim Mueller is an above-average professor for mathematics. I am no good with math, and I thought for sure I would fail this course. But his instruction methods are above par and he helped me through the class with ease. If you struggle with math, have no fear with Jim Mueller --I strongly recommend taking a course from him.

Milldog is the man, take him if you can.

I hope you're reading this Professor because I can't thank you enough. This man has a heart of gold. He is the perfect teacher for any course and i swear he could make advanced brain surgery sound simple and get you to understand it. He wants every student in his class to succeed and if you go into office hours he will go so far above and beyond to help you it makes you want to worship the man. He is the ultimate homie. I'd definitely crack open a cold one with him and talk farming.

Jim is the best teacher I have ever had. He does an excellent job of explaining the material so that everyone understands what is going on! On top of this, he does a great job of preparing everyone for exams and homework by offering very helpful office hours. Not only are they a great time for learning math, but also an awesome time to get to know a great guy! If you have the opportunity to take Jim's class, do it. I'll never forget the lessons I learned from time my in "Fun With Math"!

I hated math, but Jim changed that, I looked forward to going to a math class for the first time ever. He explained everything very well and his tests were more than fair. He's also just a great guy, take him, 100%.

Jim is a super nice guy with a very easy-going attitude. His sense of humor is always inviting, and you can tell he truly cares about his students' success. I would totally recommend taking a class with him is you can. Plus, his overalls are always on point

I could not have better things to say about this professor. I had to take Calc 1 twice and came out with a general understanding for calc 1. I was really worried that I would not understand anything more complicated though. Jim could explain anything and make it understandable. I would take him for every class at Cal Poly if I could. Not only is he good at explaining things, he will never make you feel bad if you don't understand something, no matter how simple your question may be. I took the workshop too which definitely really helped me in this class. I just want to thank Jim if he ever reads this because I've really struggled through a lot of my classes at this school and after taking this class I feel so much more confident in my abilities.

FIRST: Jim is the kindest, grandpa-like, overall-wearing man on campus. HIS CLASS: There are weekly homework assignments that are graded. Good news is, all of the answers are on the online PDF so there's no reason to not get a good HW score (which is a good portion of your grade). Jim is an above average teacher, sometimes a little confusing, but will hold office hours at any time you name. His midterms and final were really hard, but he curved them fairly. Lastly, going to class is 100% optional.

The best professor on this campus by far. He makes math easy and has no problem helping anyone in need. Too bad he has retired! Cal Poly needs more professors like him!

Absolute best professor at Poly. I wish I could take him again! So helpful and fun. Explains really well and goes over everything before the exams. Even answers questions and helps you when you're stuck on something during the exam. Absolutely love this guy. Would recommend if you struggle in calc

He is an excellent teacher. The homework isn't too bad and he flips a coin each lecture to decide if it will be collected and graded. If you miss a day just go to his office hours and he will give you a photo copy of the notes from the day you missed. He is very available during office hours and truly wants to help you succeed. I highly recommend him.

I was lucky enough to have Jim for three quarters in a row my first year here at Poly, for 142, 143, and 241. Mueller is an AMAZING professor who really puts forth his best effort when trying to help you understand the material. Great personality, challenging work load, interesting lectures. My advice is to take a class from Jim every chance you get.

THE BEST MATH TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD AT CAL POLY. I had this man for 3 quarters and I milked it for all it's worth.

I absolutely LOVED Jim as a professor. I had him 3 quarters (MATH 142, 143, 241), and can't even begin to say how much I am going to miss having him for 244. I enjoyed his teaching style.. he doesn't give you examples that will be a cookie-cutter formula with which you will be able to plug the homework problems into, but instead will give you examples that demonstrate the theories, and then ask different style questions that make you apply the ideas present in the class examples. If you are ever stuck, use the office hours- he's awesome in them. He gives 2 exams and a final, and before each, hands out a packet of practice problems that prepare you extremely well for each test. If you take honors, he will stretch your understanding of math a lot more than a regular section of the class would (I took Calc BC in high school and got a 5 on the AP test, but opted to retake 142, figuring it would be all review, but I was really challenged by the class and the additional material he teaches). Overall, WONDERFUL PROFESSOR and I would HIGHLY recommend if you like math.

He can tell when students need more time on a subject, and is always willing to help on an individual basis. I highly recommend him.

Awesome, awesome teacher. I just wish I could take him next quarter for 242, but alas computer science doesn't require it...

Jim Mueller is by far the best teacher I have ever had. He gives weekly homework and flips a coin to decide if homework is collected. The exams and final aren't too difficult. If you go to class you will be fine because he teaches the material very well. I highly recommend him.

Below I meant he gives weekly quizes, not homework. Homework is given everyday.

Jim Mueller rules! Best teacher I have had at Poly so far. He is a great guy, funny, and really takes the time to make sure you know the material. His class consists of daily homework that he collects two days after assigning it so you can ask questions on it the next day, weekly quizzes, and two midterms that he curves very fairly. Oh yeah, and he flips a coin to see whether or not homework is collected. Go to his office hours! Get to know him! You won't regret it!

Professor Mueller was perhaps the best teacher I've ever had. I worked really hard and got a B-. Look at the other ratings, people who did well or did not, all gave really good marks for Mueller, and for good reason. He is jolly and presents material very clearly. He doesn't want things that were supposed to be learned in other classes to trip you up on exams. Like in 241 you don't see nasty by parts or trig subs on his exams. No calculator, no notes, except for the final you do get one sheet of paper to put whatever you want on it. We had 2 midterms and a final. 100 points for each midterm and 150 for the final. HW was collected on a coin flip and was worth 50 points weighted. He curves exams so the average is around 78, unlike some teachers who like to see a 70 average. The most helpful and caring professor I've ever had. Utilize office hours because he is the least intimidating teacher ever. He really wants you to learn the subject and gives sample questions to prepare you for each midterm and the final. If santa clause did walk among us, it would be him. (One kid who came to his door on halloween thought he was santa, both by looks and personality I'm guessing). He gave us leftover halloween candy and dressed up as a "math teacher" for halloween! All fancy with a tie. Every other day he has overalls and doesn't look all that formal. Don't let that fool you, this guys knows his stuff front and back and is an asset to cal poly. He has a skill in teaching that not many others possess. To easily explain complicated topics. Stay on top of the homework because it adds up. Tests are not easy so study the sample questions well. Teachers need to study this man and be more like him, for he is the best and brightest i've had thus far in my college career. Don't let the high marks fool you on level of difficulty though, its not a cake-walk, but put in the work and you'll be fine. He is really hilarious! Very funny man. Take him!

best math teacher/nicesst man in the world

TAKE THIS TEACHER HES AWESOME! Mueller looks like a lumberjack but he's a genius. His class is hard but you will learn and retain way more than you would with any other teacher. His homework policy really helps you learn. Do the homework, it's good practice. His tests are hard but he prepares sample questions that are really, really similar to his tests. Go to his office hours, he is really helpful, nice, and funny. He also bends over backwards to help students.

Mueller is a very personal, helpful professor. Much more interested in teaching students than getting a paycheck. 2 midterms, 1 final, daily hw.

Professor Mueller is hands down one of the best professors Cal Poly has to offer. I took the calculus series with him for the honor program, and he was amazing. He really knows his stuff. His explanations are clear and he presents the material in such an easy way to understand. He also takes the time to go over hw problems every day in class for like 20 minutes so you can ask him anything and he'll tell you how to approach and solve the problem. He's also super helpful in office hours. He's willing to sit there and help you understand what's going on. TAKE HIM IF YOU GET THE CHANCE. he is the best.

Jim, as he will tell you to call him (automatic coolness points), has been the best calculus professor I have ever had either in hs, community college, or Cal Poly!!! He is extremely clear in his instruction of the material, and conducts his class in a very fair, fun, and entertaining way. I would recommend him over and over again if I could. By reading some of the very first Poly Ratings (1999-2000) I can see he hasn't changed a bit over the past decade (his first words in class everyday are still "It's close to the start of fun with math!"). TAKE MUELLER! That is my only advice. 5/5 10/10 100000/100000

Jim is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He presents extremely organized lectures (which seem slow at first, but he know's what he's doing), is very helpful in office hours, and gives very fair tests. The tests are fairly hard, but he curves them. If you get invited to his honors class, do yourself a favor and take him.

This guy could could drag 30 chairs, a black board, and colored chalk to the top of Half Dome, then teach a class on how he derived an equation for the view on top. To get back down, he would base jump and use his overalls as a wing suit. He doesn't need a parachute because he can outsmart death. At the end of the day, the students left on top of Half Dome will have decided to transfer into the college of Math and Sciences as Math majors. True Story.

I came into his office hours quite a lot for help and this man goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to help his students understand the material. Numerous times he went beyond his scheduled office hours and scheduled for times that weren't even listed. He was extremely clear in lecture and made a difficult subject like Calc IV easy to understand. I give my STRONGEST recommendation to do whatever it takes to land a seat in his class.

Best man ever. Saddens me that he is retired. He amazing. He gave a bunch a resources for students to study from. He tailored the class to each individual student and he is so great in lecture as well. He deserves the rating that he has. I would highly recommend this guy for any math you need to take, if he is offering a class. He might not be around for much longer.

The one and only!!

Jim, is not only a great teacher, he is a great guy who cares about his students, even after taking the class. There are usually 2 -3 mid terms and a final that is about two midterms combined. A quiz every friday on 1-2 homework problems collected during the week. If you take Mueller, you will enjoy class, and learn the material. You must do homework because the day after he assigns it he will take questions about the assignment from the students. He will always go out of his way to help you outside of class. I reccommend him 100%, i only wish the math dept would keep him out of meetings and let him teach. He has loads of great stories!

"It's time for fun with Math!" That's the first thing you'll hear every day as soon as the over-all clad Dr. Mueller walks thru the doors. He fulfills that quote with his humor and lax teaching style. The Single Greatest professor thus far in my Cal Poly career. Professor Mueller is extremely thorough in his explanations, and will go over a subject/question as many times as needed until Everyone in the class has an understanding. His notes are very organized and every example is easy to follow. I got a C, but I was literally 2 problems away from a B in the class. Even still, I've never been more comfortable with math material as I was in his class, and I'm an engineering student. He does collect homework "every day." Each assignment is due 2 days after assigned (tho he often extended dates for longer assignments), and the fate of the assignment being collected or not rests on the daily coin flip. (Note: request to have tails side pointing up before the toss haha). Dr. Mueller was the most helpful teacher I've ever had in office hours. Highly encourage going to office hours, the man is brilliant and memorizes almost everyone's name after the first visit. And do your homework slackers.

At the end of week 7 now, almost time to register for winter 08...I've had the privelege of having Dr. Mueller for FOUR STRAIGHT QUARTERS (142, 143, 241, 244). It's truely disappointing to realize that I will probably have a different professor for the rest of my math courses. This man is perhaps the best teacher I've ever had. If you EVER have the chance to take one of his classes DO IT. His class is challenging (the four classes I took were HNRS) but interesting, and even if you get a C, you feel like you've learned a lot. In fact I bet I could fail his class and still get quite a bit from it. If all teachers were like him, we'd be in Utopia. Not only is he an excellent teacher, he's one of the nicest people you'll meet, he even gave the class a 5 lb bag of chocolate because he'd given us the wrong assignment (as well as candy for Halloween), how sweet is that?

I had a different math teacher for each math class at poly and out of the 4 teachers, mueller is by far the best one. mueller's a genius and also one of the nicest guys. I had him for honors 244 so the material was a bit challenging at times, but I enjoyed being in the class so much that I didn't mind

Jim is the greatest teacher at Cal Poly. Bar none. Go to his office hours even if you don't need help, he's awesome to talk to. I had him for honors math (142, 143, 241, 244) and got C's to B's in all of them. I would take him again in a heartbeat. 2 midterms and a final, homework is collected based on the flip of a coin (literally). Everything is curved pretty nicely. I really can't say enough about how much I enjoyed his class. I'm considering a math minor because of him. "Now it's time for fun with math"

He is also the nicest person alive. Its almost unbelievable.

Jim is the most amazing prof at Cal Poly. He dresses in overalls and a baseball hat every day. He knows far more about math than I could ever imagine. Incredibly good at explaining the material. He does dozens of examples, ranging from simple, easy ones to ass rape hard ones. The tests can be fairly difficult, and getting an A may be tough. However, he curves them very significantly. Usually a B goes all the way down into the low 70s, and he curves it so the lowest grade is a D-. Incredibly friendly, fun to talk with, available for office hours. Simply an awesome professor.

Dr. Mueller is very dedicated to his students and is serious about his profession. He grades all the homework himself and provides (also neatly scripted himself) homework and exam solutions for students to follow. The additional outside effort he puts forth to assist students plus his clear and organized lecture presentations make Dr. Mueller an exemplary professor who should be rewarded his own corner office along with a Christmas bonus paycheck every single year. However, the expectation he has in store for students go hand in hand with his own high standards. He is extremely intelligent (from Cal Tech) and knows the course material inside out. He is fair but difficult. His exams sometimes require extensive knowledge of the subject. Nevertheless, he has every right to generate complex problems in his exams granted his exceptional teaching skills. Dr. Mueller is one of the best math lecturers I

Dr. Mueller is a saint! He gives two midterms and assigns weekly homework which he collects and grades. After graded homework is returned, he hands out copies of the complete worked solutions to every assigned homework problem. Both midterms are curved so that the average is a B-, the final is also curved. St. Mueller is able to clearly and efficiently explain the material. Do the homework and study some for the tests and you will easily get a B. What other math teacher does all this? I can't name one, thats why Mueller is a saint.

Dr. Mueller is fun, exciting, and loves to teach and loves applied mathematics! He is an absolutely amazing man! Take him if you have the opportunity, never a dull moment!

Jim Mueller is by far the best teacher I've had at Cal Poly. If he's teaching a section of a class you need to take, make sure you take his section. Rearrange the rest of your schedule if you have to. It's worth it. He's great at explaining troublesome concepts and is always willing to help students during office hours. And hey, you just can't beat his famous 'Cal Tech stories' on Fridays.

He is one of the best teachers on campus ( and smartest too). He is very hard, and you will have to do a lot of work, but even getting a B I feel that I know so much. Even though he expects a lot, he is very fair and honestly one of the nicest people that you will ever meet. If you have a chance to take him, do it as quickly as you can.

He made partial differential equations seem easy... \'nuff said

What the guy/gal below said. Amen. I too took this class and have long since graduated from Poly, but I was cruising Poly Ratings for a kick and thought that I should pipe in and let you know how much of a joke this prof is.

You guys are idiots if you take this guy