Iraj Sabzevary - American River College, Sacramento, CA

Professor: Iraj Sabzevary

Department: Computer Science

College: American River College, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He should have a chili pepper.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CISP350
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Students said they were confused by his lecture and needed additional explanation but Iraj basically told them no. He lectures out of his book then expects students to volunteer and work the concept Check questions in front of the class. Be prepared to teach yourself. He doesn't always respond to emails..

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CISP360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Iraj is a cool guy, but I didn't like his teaching style much. There are no labs, but you get a lot of assignments after every class, which are just 1/2 pts each. So your grade depends on how good you do on the 3 exams which are all worth 100 pts. The class was boring but kinda easy, so take him if you already know programming and just want an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• 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:

prof Iraj is the best teacher I ever had in my college career. He is organized, understating, and you won't feel the time in his lectures. I took all the CISP series with him. He usually gives a practice test. The questions in the practice test are usually the same style as the exams. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is the best professor I have ever had. Didnt even have a final. Only two tests throughout the semester. Most assignments were discussions that he would give almost two weeks to complete. Take this class if you want an easy A

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CISP360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Iraj is an awesome professor. He has a great sense of humor and is accessible at his office hours (although he's not good about responding to emails). He is a great instructor, and is willing to repeat concepts or demonstrate it in a different way to make sure you understand it. Lecture heavy, many 1 & 2 pt HW assignments, 3 exams. 10/10 recommend!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• 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:

Iraj is a fantastic professor and I encourage all losrios students to take CISP430 with him. He is hilarious, straightforward, and great at teaching this class. The grading is composed of 20 assignments and 3 tests. If you put effort into the homework and study the practice exams, you'll do well on exams.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CISP350
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class is very chill. Some of the hw was hard but the textbook helps you do the hw and the hw helps you prepare for the exams. His grading was on the more lenient side. He tries to keep class interested and gives good advices on careers. Would highly recommend him for any CISP classes. He also answers emails quick. Quite a lot of hw but it helps

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• 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:

This professor is my favorite at ARC. Took him for 360 as well and got an A. The way he visualizes his data structures are clear and easy to understand. He is so hilarious if you love dark humor and sarcasm. His projects can sometimes be difficult, but they are always interesting. His lectures are probably the best lectures ever. Also, no lab.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CISP360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This dude is funny. Makes learning enjoyable and entertaining. There were times I felt a little lost and confused but if you ask him to explain, he is patient and understanding. Homework takes a bit of time but if you work with others, it's a lot easier. Definitely would recommend and take again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer, very good at explaining concepts clearly.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His homework is straight forward. Literally implement basic concepts learned. ie you learn about trees or doubly circular linked lists, you make one in c++. Tests are exactly what is in the lecture notes. Test 2 is completely the sorts, but you sort by hand.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• 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:

One of the best CS professors I've had. He explains complicated things very thorough and clear. He makes lectures fun and interesting. Very understanding, you have projects every week due but they are not that hard. Tests are doable as well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CISP350
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, keeps the class lively, trikes to understand students problems.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CISP350
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Iraj is one of the best professor, I am taking his class right now his lectures are all easy and clear, and organized. There are no weekly quiz just couple test with open notes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CISP360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Iraj is very nice and funny. For some reason I'm not a fan of his way of grading. Projects are not important and your grade is based on exams. There is no extra credit and if you do bad on one test, it will have a noticeable impact on your final score.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The MAJOR issues with iraj are not his lectures. Number 1 homework basically counts for nothing towards your grade. 3 exams 100 pts each. And he is an EXTREMELY HARD GRADER. Questions will not be clear. Written with the goal to trick you. No makeup extremely slow grader. Will not give exam back. Think of homework as mandatory studying with 2 pts.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• 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:

This guy is great. He knows how to explain things. The subject is complicated as hell. I am glad I took this class with Iraj.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CISP360
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

JUST DO NOT TAKE HIM! YOU WANT A CLASS TO LEARN, HE IS NOT A GOOD OPTION. HE IS GOOD ONLY IF YOU KNOW EVERYTHING BEFORE TAKING THE DAMN CLASS

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CISP430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Iraj is a worthy professor who deserve a better institution then that of ARC. He is on par with what you see from MiT lectures. His explanations make so much sense and I truly feel blessed to have him for data structures. I feel like I am getting a world class education from him - you actually understand why code does what it does and how to progra