Mehmet Barut - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Professor: Mehmet Barut

Department: Business

College: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: DS755
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Project Management as a pre-session class. Since the class was only two weeks, there was a lot to do. We had a group project, quizzes every other day, role playing, midterm, and a final that had two parts to it. Don't be afraid to ask questions via email or in person. He's pretty friendly and brings snacks for his students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Watch your grades, does make mistakes on grading. does expect you to open all links to videos and documents, he tracks them.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DS 350 is a good survey course that synthesizes a lot of what you learned in your advanced standing courses at WSU. Having a done well in ACCT 210220 and ECON 231232 helps a lot, as this is a very math-heavy course. You use a lot of statisticsprobabilities. He is a decent lecturer, very knowledgeable, and always answers questions in class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• 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:

I've never been in a class where the syllabus caused so much confusion. He teaches you the basic way to do things, assumes you have an exceptional understanding of statistics, then you're on your own. In order to pass you have to read chapters word for word, spend hours on confusing practice problems in order to possibly get a average grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor inside the classroom. Outside of the classroom, he NEVER answers emails or makes time to answer student questions. Extremely frustrating.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

When I enrolled for this class I was worried because his name sounded foreign and I don't understand heavy accents well. Came to class and we easy to understand so don't worry about that! Class was tough, must attend and pay attention to pass but definitely recommend the 2 week class. Overall good professor!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this course online. He had no office hours and you could only talk to him on skype or e-mail. Homework was tough. Exams were even worse. There are 3 modules, each with homework, an essay, discussions and 2 exams, one conceptual and one problem based that takes 3-4 hours. Except to spend a lot of time on this course. Easy grader though.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Only makes himself available through skype, so no office hours. You are on your own with this course. email responses from him are not clear. Assignments are tough and tests are almost impossible to do well on. Take DS 350 from a different professor if you can.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is such an intelligent professor. His class was online. You need to manage your time really good for this course. He grades easy and gives partial credits even if you show your work. I suggest this class if you want to learn something at the end of semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was absolutely terrible. Due dates are spread out over a bunch of random days throughout the week so it's easy to miss things. Doesn't respond to all email and only makes himself available through Skype. This class requires way too much time! There is a 10 question test worth 10% of your grade at the end of the semester. DON'T TAKE THIS!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the wort class I have ever taken. I got a 100 on all HW assignments and quizzes, and still received a C+. This is because with the tests you have to round every step perfect to two decimal places. That seems easy, but if you mess up the first part, you miss the whole question because everything is wrong. DONT TAKE IT ONLINE

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I strongly recommend to not take this class over the internet. There is too much math. The prof also did not make himself readily available as you were to only contact him by Skype. His videos were hard to understand. For a 350 level course it is very difficult compared to the other 300 level courses taken due to the math and I love math.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mehmet is one of the worst professors at Wichita State. As a senior, I am in 3 other 600 level courses and this course makes them look easy. He has 900 points within the first 2 modules and assigns so much work that I am spending more hours on this course than my other one. He is awful. Don't take this class online.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE A CLASS FROM HIM!!! He is the worst professor. You will have more work than all your other classes combined, he puts vague questions on tests, he will ignor emails about grading. I wish someone had warned me before I took a class from him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• 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:

Probably the worst class experience ever. He actually docks points for answering questions in too much depth because it hinders discussion. I took it online and his videos are difficult to understand because he can't speak English well and it is impossible to get his questions 100% correct.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: DS655
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Barut is a nice enough guy but he has some major failings as a professor. He is not clear on what he wants for his projects and doesn't explain why he gave you a certain grade. His lectures were practically non-existent and he is not clear in answering questions. This was a pre-session and I would not recommend it unless you have no choice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MIS395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this class online. Very hard to understand what he is looking for in his homework and discussions. Even if you think you answered every part of his questions you probably didn't.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online. It took way more time and effort than you would think.I couldnt get an email response the two times I had a question. You should avoid this guy and this class in the online format if possible.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: DS655
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very argumentative and not helpful at all! He got his PhD to do research, not to be a teacher. That aspect definitely shows. He scolded a group for completing their project two days ahead of the deadline. His tests were pretty difficult, and he is not helpful in learning the content. Have to take another one of his classes, less than thrilled.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: DS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He seems like a nice enough guy, but I would definitely not recommend taking the online course from him. He takes too long to resond, and the clarity of what he wants from you is poor. You never know where he gets his examples from, and its too hard to find out whathe wants for the homework.