Marwan Abu Sawwa - Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

Professor: Marwan Abu Sawwa

Department: Mathematics

College: Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very good professor, a little fast paced but that's because of the material that he needs to cover.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAC1147
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He wants to see you do well! It's by no means an easy A. It's one of the harder classes you'll take, it's just a lot of knowledge to retain, & memorizing a ton of formulas. You definitely want a study buddy, go to math lab, do the HW, and do test reviews. HW helps you a lot. DO NOT MISS 1 CLASS! It's hard to keep up just by missing one lecture.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really makes calculus easier to understand. Also provides study guides and plenty of time for review before tests. He gives a lot of homework but it's optional and just to help reinforce the ideas from the lectures. Lastly, he drops and replaces lowest grades.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is the Professor to take for any math class. He explains things well through examples. If you take good notes, do the homework & ask questions youll do great. He wants to answer questions & make sure you understand. His test questions are more straight forward than the homework problems. Hes a brilliant professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAC1147
• 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:

He is a very good professor. He would stop a lecture to answer students' questions. He explains everything as clear as possible. This class is very challenging. Be ready for a lot of tests and quizzes. Homework is not required, though. Mr. Abu Sawwa is great, overall.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

GREAT prof. Take his class and calculus will be interesting. If I weren't moving to a univ I'd have taken him until Calc 3.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC2311
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Perfect professor ever!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAC1147
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Perhaps my favorite prof so far. That being said this was also the hardest class Ive ever taken. Cheap txtbook, relaxed lectures, would go over material again in case it is not clear. BUT be ready for the workload. Do the hw, go to Math Lab, and know the test reviewers like the back of your hand. Not an easy A, but it is likely with enough effort

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• 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:

1. Would stop lectures to answer your question 2. Easy for me (altho i already took calc in HS) 3. No HW checked 4. I do notice he does go a bit fast and if hadn't learned calc before, I would be confused. Don't worry about asking questions 5. Funny and responds to emails if you had Qs a day before the test- he does the problem and sends you a pic

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAC1147
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This will be your hardest class for the semester. I am not a math person but Marwan is an understanding professor and will answer your questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions in class or during his office hours. There is homework after every lecture and his tests are similar to the homework, test reviews and quizzes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MGF1107
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Marwan Abu-Sawwa taught me one of the most important things I have learned in my lifetime. That specific piece of information I am referring to? The Condercet method! For years the ancient Greeks toiled over finding a fair way to elect a ruler, but it was not until Marwan-Abu-Sawwa discovered the Condercet method, which must satisfy the CWC rule.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Abu-Sawwa is great! He is so kind and helpful. Takes attendance for a small grade. Tests are medium difficulty, but the questions are VERY similar to the homework and review assignments. He gives regular quizzes which help you keep up with the class. Go to class, and do the homework/reviews (even though theyre not graded) and you will be fine!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAC1147
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

4 tests and bunch of quizzes he drops lowest grade from both hw not graded but some questions on test. don't skip a test or you will get a harder version. he does teach and a great man. don't skip attendance for points. practice ur math to get A . if u get 80 or up o final, it will replace ur lowest grade for test or quiz other than dropped

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Abu-Sawwa is a fantastic professor I highly recommend this professor to anyone who needs a good foundation in calculus. However he does expect you to know algebra, trig, and precalc so if you do not have a good foundation in those courses you might struggle at first. However he is very helpful in any questions that you might have.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAC1147
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Sawwa will expect you to know your college algebra in the beginning, as he is pretty fast covering the first few sections. After that, he does a great job in teaching you the new materials. If you put in the effort, he will work with you. I highly recommend him. I received an A even after being out of math for 8 years!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Abu Sawwa is a great professor. After taking his courses I feel more confident about my math ability. His lectures are great, and he is very helpful during his office hours if you have any questions regarding the chapter. Homework is optional, but necessary. I highly recommend him to anyone who really wants to learn Calculus.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAC1147
• 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:

If you aren't math smart I don't recommend. He doesn't really teach and skips steps and goes really fast. Gets kinda fussy if you ask questions "it's so simple why don't you get it?" Expect to teach yourself the material. Notes aren't helpful. Some extra credit and drops lowest quiz and test. Homework is optional but I recommend to learn concepts.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAC1147
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Abu Sawwa amazing! It was a bit overwhelming at first being a 5 credit course, but manageable if you do the work. His lectures can be fast but he teaches in a clear manner that is easy to follow. He loves math and it shows. If you have to take Mac1147 or higher take this class! Don't take this class if you don't do your homework.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAC1147
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Abu-Sawwa is an amazing mathematics professor. He gives you every chance to succeed, even if you are not good at math. As long as you do the homework and the study guides, you should do well in the course.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAC1147
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best math teachers I have ever had. He knows his stuff and helps you learn as well. He is very blunt, straight to the point. Homework is optional but important if you want to understand the material. Graded on 4 test, 4 or 5 quizzes and one Final. If you study you should be fine.