Mahua Sarkar - Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY

Professor: Mahua Sarkar

Department: Sociology

College: Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As the semester went on she got lazy and put on a documentary everyday then forced people to talk about it in lecture. Test open ended questions are impossible because if you don't write the exact answer she wants you get a lot of pointa off. She wants people to participate but then makes you feel dumb for answering. Got an -A because of my TA.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Knowledgeable professor who makes the info interesting. lecture ranges from her verbalizing information to watching movies or discussing readings. only two tests and the final essay plus participation and attendance are counted for the total grade

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She isn't prepared for lectures, and will randomly call on people to participate when she runs out of things to talk about. She encourages questions, but will make you feel stupid. She gives confusing lectures, if you ask her to clarify she'll refuse. The only reason I did well was my wonderful TA Busra, who explained everything during Discussion

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your grade is based on three things - two midterms and one final paper. I've failed both midterms. Weekly tutorials are boring and drone on forever. I've done the reading and studied lots and yet I can't seem to pass this class. It's for a gen ed, but honestly... I wouldn't recommend it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If I could give her a zero I would. She's such a tough grader with no information on how to get good grades. Absolutely hate this class. Studied over 4 hours for the last test and barely got a 70.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mahua is one of the worst teachers I've ever had. I wish I followed the feedback telling me not to take this class, but I'm in it now and I'm miserable. Your whole grade is based off three grades and she doesn't explain where you lose points and all of the questions are so oddly specific. She is extremely judgemental and degrading, don't take it!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst class in my four years at Binghamton. I would not suggest taking this course with this professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had on this campus. She is boring as anything and it has to be her way or no way. Her two tests are useless and have nothing to do with some of the movies you watch or reading you do. Your grades are based on two tests, a final paper, and discussions. Horrible avoid at all costs. AVOID IT I WARN YOU

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC262
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

unclear grading criteria, doesnt follow syllabus, isnt receptive or openminded, boring lectures for 3 hours that made no sense, i regret not listening to rate my professor when i signed up for the class - dont take this and make the mistake i did

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC100B
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're not "synthesizing" information and writing word for word answers on the tests, you won't get a decent grade. Tests have no curve and awful grading criteria. Super difficult readings and boring lectures.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC100
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is not the best at connecting the material. The tests are not always related to lecture notes, and the textbook is not helpful at all. I attended all of the lectures and tutorials, studied for hours on tests but still did not do well in the class. I wouldn't take this class because you learn nothing about sociology.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 100B
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this class thinking, hey this seems cool. Nope. So many books and movies (watched in class) that you need to know. Tests: only two - all short answers which if you don't know key points you're screwed. Final being only two three page essays, not bad if there was any more detail given. 0/10 wouldn't take again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 100B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are taking this class for an easy gen ed, THINK AGAIN!! This professor is very unclear during lectures (no powerpoints) and you have no idea what is going on half the time. DO NOT take this class, the TA's also aren't very helpful. Buy the textbook if you do take this class because it might guide you in the right direction of what she wants.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC100B
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take this class because she will ruin your GPA. I absolutely hate this class because her lectures are all over the place (she goes out of order, there is no visual presentation to follow, and she just repeats the textbook), her tests comprise of 3 extended response questions, and she is NOT open to different opinions. Worst decision I made.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC262
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sarkar is definitely one of the harsher professors, especially for underlevel classes, but she's by far one of the greatest and most interesting lecturers. She keeps things hilarious and to the point, and might come off condescending at times, but she knows her stuff.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC262
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor - she's a bit harsh for an underlevel class, but she's very principled and hilarious! Definitely makes the class topics interesting. I will at me she's a harsh dresser, but if you pay careful attention to her lectures, you should be fine. Really a personable and inspirational professor!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sarkar can come off as condescending and she can get snippy with people who share their opinions. Her grading criteria is very unclear and she usually can't explain the grades that she gives you or how to improve. There are also very few grades which makes it hard to do well. Still, the class was so interesting I'd take it again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC262
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sarkar definitely knows what she's talking about. You can fall a little behind in class but be sure you've read everything for the tests. Almost nobody in my class got a good grade on the midterm and a lot of people dropped the class. Still, the class was interesting and she gives good feedback on everything you do/say.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC100B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. Her final is insane and she gives such a short amount of time to complete it. She does not prepare any slides and talks at her students. Studying for tests are impossible because there is no clarity in her notes. She is snobby and scary. Don't take any class with her! Worst professor I've ever had.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 100B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I basically passed this class thanks to my TA. I barely learned a thing from lecture, she can be difficult to understand. In addition, she does not prepare any slides so it's hard to go along with what she is saying. She also skips around a lot. I don't think she's a terrible teacher but she definitely does not extend effort to help you out.