Nancy Acemian - Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Nancy Acemian

Department: Computer Science

College: Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tests only had stuff that was seen in class. She's a great teacher and really hammers in the material, she also makes an effort to learn your names and loves questions. Would recommend (for context I'm not some nerd I struggle in school a lot, so if you do too she's who I recommend).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

COMP248 is really an interesting class, and Nancy make it even more interesting. She's really caring and gives amazing lectures. Honestly show up to class and work seriously on your assignments at home and you pass. Last but not least, fair grader.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher. Knowledgeable. Seemed to have tech issues every class. You will need the iClicker. Cares if students understand. Cares to learn students' names. My final assignment was so much harder than the others; I literally couldn't complete it. 3rd assignment was also difficult. Very nice and approachable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nancy is a great teacher to give you all the fundamentals of programming. She is clear, approachable both online and offline and cares about the understanding of her students. Not the easiest exams but neither are every exam after 248. I would not take anybody else for 248 if I could do it again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My first ever programming class and thanks to her I absolutely fell in love with programming and Java! Such a fun and interesting class. Such a nice, funny, lady. Would recommended to anyone!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMP218
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were uploaded from the in-class COMP 218 and she only gave basic information while cutting the students' questions. One week there would be 3 hours worth of video and an assignment due, and the next there would only be 30 minutes. She gave good feedback on tests but to fully understand most of the material, you're on your own.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMP218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

gives useful lectures

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm taking her class this term. I love her! She's caring, organized, and respected.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

fair, nice, good lectures.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall she is fine. VERY unfair when it comes to grading. Regarding the lectures, she presents the course material very well ..... TOOOO strict and specially not fair in grading (Forget partial marks) plus her exams are HARD.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• 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:

She is one of the best. I was scared after my midterm grade when I found the exam really hard. The she told me to go through all the tutorials and the course materials. I ended with a B+ at the end. I wish I could take her for comp249 but I had to take it in the summer. She is very passionate about what she teaches. Would highly recommend her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She explains well in class however she is not fair grading. Forget about partial marks.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOEN287
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is great! Her slides are clear and extremely well put together. She's friendly and has office hours almost every day of the week. This is my second time with her, and i don't regret it at all. Her exams can be a bit tricky though. She always asks the questions you hope she doesn't so learn all the material.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMP249
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is good but for me she should actually do some coding in class, just showing slides was note useful for me. I had to put a lot of extra hours studying. And too fast passed in some important parts.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Nancy for comp comp 248 and 249. I honestly was disappointed not to have Mr. Hanna since I read so much about him but I think it is unfair to Nancy, she is one of the best teacher I met in my life. She works very hard to make the material understandable and you can see that she gives her 200% for her students. It was two fun classes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class! One of the best professors ever! She manages to make every lecture so clear and interesting. Once again, she's the best prof!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMP248
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of helpful i-Clicker tests every lectures. They make you realize that you did or didn't understand a concept. She's a passionate teacher. But this is not an easy class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMP249
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

TAKE IF YOU CAN! One of the better teachers I've had at concordia. If you go to class, you'll pass without having to study. Put in a bit of an effort at home and you should get in the A's

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMP352
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

tough exams, not a very clear teacher

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMP249
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's a great teacher, explains material well and is always open to questions during class time even if it requires a good bit of explaining. Makes some mistakes on lectures & slides occasionally but is quick to correct herself. Answers emails but not always right away. Took her for 248 and 249, taking her for 287 again next term.