Reviews of professor David Swart

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Overall I thought Swart was a decent prof. The problem with this class does't lie at fault with him, but with how the department has set it up. The hybrid set up doesn't work for me. I learned best in class but bc of the amount of material, not everything can be covered in class due to time. If you put in the effort you will do well

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Doesn't know how to convey material in an effective manner. He spends most of class time going over the most basic of material on a topic and never goes over the confusing things that people want to know. Lots of stupid busy work. Ive never given a teacher review before but felt compelled to because of how horrible Swart is.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Swart was a good lecturer and tried his best to help with questions. However, the class was usually unresponsive and disengaged. The material can be difficult at times. If you go through the course pack material and the posted review slides you will do just fine. Also, they give you pretty much the exact format of how questions should be answered.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Swart is a good professor, even though he seems awkward at times. He genuinely cares its just stats, and the department sets up the class. The hybrid form of the course isnt the best for me.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Like everyone has said, Mr. Swart is not a bad professor, it is the class itself. He tries his best to help us and is understanding when it comes to online portion difficulties. He is lighthearted and tries to make jokes in class. The hybrid portion can be confusing as the material isn't always matched. Teach yourself, go to hw help, you'll be fine

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Swart is alright guy but is incapable of making students understand the material, as well as being very unclear as to what exactly is going to be on exams. Very awkward, quiet, and boring lectures and the class is totally disconnected from anything he is saying. You will walk into every exam with no idea as to what you are about to be tested on

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Swart *IS* a good professor, STA 261 is just a lot of work. Every time I emailed him with an issue he was able to help me by explaining what confused or even offering me an alternative assignment due to outside factors. The key to this class really is just doing the work--reach out to him if you need help, he is a nice guy.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The class is largely based on outisde of class work. The notes, homework and quizzes are all done independently. The professor explains things and gives good clarifications in class through minor lecture and practice problems. This class is half run by the professor and half by the assigned TA.