Massoud Tavakoli - Kettering University, Flint, MI

Professor: Massoud Tavakoli

Department: Engineering

College: Kettering University, Flint, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MECH551
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I hated Tav for Dynamics, but would highly recommend him for Crash. He loves the subject and teaches it well. You work with a partner on the homework BUT make sure you do it before the soft due date, it will save your hide. He respects hard workers and will definitely help you out if you show that you're paying attention and taking notes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MECH310
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you don't enjoy teaching yourself the material, don't take Tavakoli. He really wants you to understand the material, but he wants you to learn it before you come to class. Test are out of the book and he's a very generous grader.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: INEN201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

INEN-201 is the third level of the i2e program (eship). This class was a case study on the book, The Disciplined Entrepreneur. If you schedule allows, you should definitely pick up the i2e minor. Just because you're an engineer, doesn't mean you can't be an entrepreneur. Engineers are innovators, which makes you an entrepreneur. Its an easy A too.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MECH312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't be afraid of the name, his english is better than most students. Easily one of the best profs I've had here. Basically holds your hand through every problem and not only shows you the "how," but more importantly the "why." KNOW YOUR FBD's!!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MECH551
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you can do trig and algebra, you will ace this class. Wrong answers but correct methods on the exams give you great grades. This guy does the best job, of any professor, of making sure you don't just do it right, but you really get it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MECH312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This dude grades pretty easy and you use the book on exams. His only downfall is that if you don't understand the homeworks, he refuses to do examples in class so you must go to his office. If you go to his office he is extremely helpful.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MECH312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I was a little worried when I heard his name, but he speaks perfectly clear. The homework is collected, but you can work in groups and he writes the test from the homework. Three tests and final drops the lowest of the four, (he did in our class). He doesn't take attendance but you should go, he keeps it short: homework review then new concepts.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MECH312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Easy class, still learned a ton. Very helpful and fun to listen to. Tests are super easy. Collects homework, 1 or 2 problems a week. Final was optional, replaced our lowest of 4 test grades.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MECH312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very good professor that is always willing to help. Do the minimal homework and the tests should be a breeze. If you do good on the tests you can drop the final. Class is an easy A, but you still learn a lot.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MECH551
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very good at explaining subject. Makes applications extremely clear. Only gripe is that final project is assigned at very end of semester when everything is crazy..

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MECH310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Makes every effort to ensure that you understand the material. Good lectures in class, really helped me understand the course. Tests were difficult but plenty of partial credit was given. Highly recommended.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MECH554
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great Prof! I've taken any class I can with him. Easy to understand, and very helpful. Capstone class is interesting, and he keeps you on your toes!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MECH551
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

very down to earth prof and easy going guy. knows his stuff, teaches the course well. some material is difficult, but he does what he can to help you. basically, the class is really cool and a nice change of pace from all our regular stuff, and tavakoli would be my first choice for any mech class (i never had him prior to 551 though).

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MECH310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Likes to show off his mastery of the material (hey I would too). He's eager to understand why concepts don't "click" with students. Tests weem largely unlike the practice problems. Dynamics is a tough subject to be taught, and it requires the student to invest the time to learn it properly.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MECH310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wants you to learn topics ahead of time and then spent the whole class period going over the homework problems. He was not very helpful when I went to his office. Exams and final weren't bad, think he curves at the end of the course.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MECH554
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a good guy, capstone is an easy class and he is an easy prof so it works

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MECH554
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

cool guy

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: STATICSAND210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great teacher. If you are struggling, ask for HELP! He will not move forward unless the class understands the concept. If you go to class everyday, high 90's are no problem to get. By far he is the best prof I've had at Kettering. I would Highly recommend taking him for either of these two classes!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MECHANICS12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tavakoli is awesome! He covers material really well, and his tests are easy. I went to about 20% of the classes and was still able to maintain over a 90!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MECH551CRASH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Notes given to you with missing pieces that are filled in during class. Too many useless speakers that were impossible to listen to. Project was pretty lame. Doesn't really tell you what's on the midterm or final, but gives you a chance to improve your midterm grade. Homework not worth the time usually. Great guy though. Interesting class.