Ikramuddin Ahmed - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Professor: Ikramuddin Ahmed

Department: Engineering

College: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ME521
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Definitely one of the best instructors I have come across. His lectures are amazing and unmissable. Attendance is a must otherwise you'll feel like you missed a whole chapter. Class load is heavy and requires a lot of practice. Challenging exams and very tough grader.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ME522
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough class, pay attention do the homework and it will be ok. Go to office hours, he is a cool guy

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ME522
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ahmed is hands down my favorite professor in the ME department at Wichita State. He is a tough grader on his tests and expects a lot out of his students, but I have never learned so much from a class at WSU. His classes require a lot of studying on your own time and you need to attend every lecture. He has a passion for teaching students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ME522
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I respect this guy! He may seem intimidating, but he is actually funny & helpful if you talk to him. Needless to say, he's really smart and knowledgeable. Sometimes he can be savage if you ask unnecessary questions, but that's how you learn & grow. My friends & I studied for this class until midnight almost every night, but we learned so much!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ME521
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He speaks and covers material very quickly. Often skipping steps while solving problems and not even mentioning it. Sometimes he gets stuck on a problem so he doesn't end up fixing it or makes a mistake and erases it all. Very hard to keep up with. I found its best to self-teach at home. Dont skip class, random quizzes and homeworks assigned.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ME750F
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Ahmed for Fluids and Heat Transfer and really liked his teaching style, which is why I took this class. I was extremely disappointed when I realized that he was mostly just going to be using his slideshow and talking. Worst part was that the tests had tons of random questions. His advice for studying was "look over all the slides."

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ME522ME521
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ahmed is the jewel of the mechanical engineering department. He comes into class seemingly totally unprepared, and after glancing at the book gives a lecture worthy of YouTube. Don't think the class is easy though, it isn't. I enjoy taking his classes, but wouldn't consider taking 2 at once. He expects total comprehension, his tests are tough.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ME522
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sometimes segways from his lecture material, but if asked he will explain the material in another way rather than just repeating the same words.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ME521
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy rocks. Awesome lectures and he is really funny. Best professor I've had in a while. Definitely not as hard (at least for fluids) as he is made out to be. However the material is tough so studying is a must. Highly recommend taking his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ME522
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

People who dislike Ahmed's classes are the lazy students who expect to have everything handed to them. He doesn't go easy on you and expects you to actually apply your critical thinking skills to learn the material. He's also pretty funny and will help you if you're struggling. Biggest minus of his courses is the delay in returning testsHW.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ME521
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would say it is probably one of the hardest classes I have taken, but it really was an incredible experience. Ahmed knows his stuff, and although he is disorganized and gives tough tests, he really wants you to learn the subject. Put in the effort and you will succeed. Don't blame it all on Ahmed's flaws. The real world is hard, too.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ME522
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You will learn more about heat transfer or any other subject taught by Dr. Ahmed than from any other WSU teacher. He makes the basics clear from an engineering perspective and derives every pertinent formula in class. He expects you to participate and does not spoon feed the material. Excellent learning experience!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ME522
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is no joke. I studied a lot for his class , you will learn a lot from him. Review your Calculus, read the materials . Go talk to him in his office , he is extremely helpful to students, take me a little time to get used to his style. I ended up with an A his class , the proudest thing I have accomplished in all my engineering courses.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ME541
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His grader is a ridiculously strict, loves to wave the red pen around. Tests are hard. If not for giant curve he throws at end of semester 34 of class would fail.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He makes me feel guilty any time I ask a question. don't waste mony and time, take the class with some one else.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ME398
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Knows the subject very well. Not sure if the subject is tough or he himself has strict course structure. Covers the complete syllabus. You leave this class with a broader knowledge of engineering.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ME522
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ahmed is a great guy who really cares if his students succeed or not. Extremely hard tests but he gives a generous curve at the end of class. Overall really teaches well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ME522
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a hard teacher. Pay attention and actually do that activities in class and the homework and you'll actually learn something rather than just a grade.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ME521
• 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: N/A

Comment:

This guy is the hardest test grader I have ever seen get used to seeing the class average in the 30's. Avoid at all cost

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ME398
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Knows the subject very well, although there were a few times where he had trouble making the concepts clear. If you go through the homework and review the problems discussed in class you should be able to get an A. He does enforce a very nice curve for the final grade.