Moe Bidgoli - Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Professor: Moe Bidgoli

Department: Computer Science

College: Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bidgoli is a real programming instructor, you have to work hard on his homework problems which is the point of taking programming courses. I have seen people genuinely interested in subject matter doing well with him. And there are always the students who just want grades and learn nothing, for them he's not the one to go with.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bidgoli ranks 2nd in my favorite CSIS professors. I had him for 116 a year ago and I am glad I had him for the course. He is challenging and the quizzes are rough. He offers chances for extra credit with each program he assigns. The best thing about Bidgoli - he truly cares, hard ass hands down, but he pushes you because he wants you to succeed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bidgoli is the guy to take if you're serious about programming. Does he give out a lot of homework? Yes. Are the tests difficult? Absolutely. Work for it and you'll get the grade you deserve. No one will prepare you to become a programmer more than he will. Go to the tutoring lab for help frequently and do research outside of the lecture.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're serious about learning how to code, this is the worst professor you can go to. He is very rude, his instructions are unclear and his lectures are the worst. I'm hoping I don't have to take him for any other CS classes. By reading your textbook, you'll learn way more than what you'll learn from him in class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's difficult and intresting.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the most difficult class I've ever taken. If you successfully pass the class, it is GUARANTEED that you will learn. I feel like he could explain things better. Every time I went to the tutors, they ALWAYS explained it better and in a way I could understand. He also SLAMS you with busy work. It can definitely affect your other classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'll bet money most that wrote negative posts about Bidgoli either failed his class because they didn't put in the work and are mad. Or they got scared and dropped out before finishing his class. People saying he makes you come early are wrong. He ALLOWS you to come in early. Just show up, LISTEN, and think. Honestly, he's the Yoda of programming.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bidgoli is extremely tough on his students, he suggest coming early for test and quizzes and you should do that. If you come in on time on an exam or quiz day, expect not finish. He goes a little fast, and his accent can sometimes make things confusing, and his powerpoints are not much either. Make sure you read your book it could help you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He wants students come one hour early on quiz and exam day. He won't respect student that he doesn't like and even look for trouble on them. He goes over the ppt slides on every class. Most of the work you will still need to do it by yourself outside class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is my second CS class. I rarely listen to his lecture, but I still can get a decent grade. Asking questions to the tutors from CS lab is a better way to study instead of wasting time on him. For me, this class is more like a autonomic learning. You need time to work on his programs, quiz, exams.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I want Bidgoli to teach me CS216 next semester ! Don't leave us please !!!! He is the one who knows what's best for your future. He raises you on a good programming foundation.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mohammed Bidgoli or "Moe" is really tough on students, but everything he does is for your FUTURE !!!! HE WANTS YOU TO BE GOOD

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Positives: He teaches well, he's fun, he cares about his students, he has a good mix of lecture/activity, the tests reflect the material, he makes it interesting and you'll learn a lot. Negatives: He's intimidating sometimes, can be confusing because of his accent, assigns a lot of work (kinda), and makes you do flowcharts with every program.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS216
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he is one of the rudest, professor you are going to face in your life. if you have a littlie knowledge he wont respect you. if you go to his office he might yell at you just because you have a question from the previse class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS216
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Moe really cares about you and your future. He will go out of his way to help you and he is always available if you need him. It's unfortunate so many people have rated him poorly. He is strict which scares people into performing to the best of their ability.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CIS
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Bidgoli is really a great teacher in CS/CIS department. His jokes are little annoying but there is not doubt that he really wants you to learn something from his classes. He cares about his students a lot."All right..All right"

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bidgoli is and will remain one of my favorite professors, but this class was a tad bit "outdated" material wise. Some slides had mistakes on them and some assignments had invalid SQL. Hands down though, you take a Bidgoli class, expect to put a lot of work in. Bidgoli cares about his students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CS411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. He has high expectations of his students and really pushes you, but that teaches you to turn in better quality work. You learn so much in this class, and I don't know if anyone can teach it the way he does. He really does care about his students and I feel like that is a rare thing these days. Take the class and learn!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He expects you to know and remember everything he taught. If u don't, he will be mean to you and make fun of u. He won't respect student that he doesn't like. U can learn many things if you get his class. However, u need to endure his attitude. He expect high quality works. Extra credit would be given. DOn late. He want people to come an hour early

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CS116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take him if you have little knowledge of programming before this class. He expects you to come into it knowing everything. He does not answer questions or actually teach anything, his lectures are extremely confusing and fast-paced. He disrespects students. He is VERY intimidating. Don't take him if you want to keep your self-esteem intact.