Mohamoud Ismail - The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ

Professor: Mohamoud Ismail

Department: Sociology

College: The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ismail is so funny and really tries to liven up the class with his humor. You don't really need to read the textbook as long as you show up to class and pay attention. His instructions can seem unclear, but he literally gives you a list of everything to study for the midterm and final. He wants students to do the best they can.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ismail is very unorganized and does not give points easily. His grading seemed very arbitrary. His instructions are confusing and very scattered.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC370
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

*Sociology of Islam course* Dr. Ismail is a very nice person but his lectures were a bit scattered and difficult to follow at times. Gave us 3 out of the 4 quizzes, all were very easy. One short paper on a field trip, one long comparative paper, and a final exam. Go to class simply because the videos he plays will come up on quizzes/final.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HON230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ismail is a hilarious professor - he has a big heart and a passion for Islam. The class is a pretty easy B+, but you gotta work to get an A. Some of the material can be difficult if you're not familiar with the religion, but overall I found it really informative. My only gripe - I wish he gave clearer instructions and expectations.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He basically tells you what he expects, and tells you what you should go over for papers, and exams. We had one group project, was easy. He does give several readings but most of the time were short and explained in class. He's funny, people complain about him but could only be if they don't go to class. Gives a little of extra credit sometimes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has a great personality and his stories are hilarious. He tells you exactly what will be on the tests and quizzes. As long as you read you should do fine on those. The group project is a huge part of your grade. Don't wait until the last minute to do it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an easy professor, 3 quizzes, 1 group project with a 6 page group essay and presentation, not a lot of homework makes you read some articles you can get by without them besides for exams, one 5 page essay

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ismail's quizzes can be very difficult, fortunately they do not count for much. He speaks with an accent but can be easily understood. The readings he assigns are important to class, but you can get by without doing them. He has a tremendous sense of humor and is one of the funniest professors I have had at TCNJ.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Deviates from syllabus very often, unclear with directions for assignments and quizzes/tests. Overall a nice guy, but class is dry and during lectures he does not clarify topics he is trying to discuss.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: STA115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful in class and office hours. Helped a poor math student succeed in statistics. Great professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ismail is very confusing with his grading and disrespectful. When you try to present a contrasting viewpoint, he shuts you down and mocks you. There were many times when I left the class extremely mad or upset. He also refuses to justify the grades on the paper and the project. One of my worst experiences in the classroom at TCNJ.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: STAT115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stats is not my subject. sometimes a bit unclear, but he is very willing to help. Come willing to learn and prepared, because the class goes by quickly. Limited grade opportunities, but he is very fair. A great guy with a delightful personality. Take advantage of his office hours and tutoring if stats is not your class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: STAT115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty funny and isn't that boring. I thought some of his grading was a little unfair. Overall, you need to come prepared and study for this course because it goes fast. I would take a class with this professor again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is funny and a good guy, but often unclear with what he is trying to say and with assignment requirements. Pretty easy A but boring classes

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A great teacher with an infectious personality. Has an accent, but it does not affect overall class. Make sure you do readings because they show up on quizzes and tests. A great class; he really loves what he teaches. I would definitely recommend.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He always is entertaining in class. He has an accent but it isn't that bad. The tests and quizes are kind of hard though.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: STA115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took stats 3 times before i finally got the grade that i needed for my major. I hate math and he really helped me alot. If you do not understand something, he's always available to help. I don't know if he still does it, but he let my class write the needed formulas on index cards for exams and quizzes and that really helped.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The accent isn't bad, you can def. understand him. The work isn't difficult if you actually put forth some kind of effort. He's opinionated but not malicious and his stories crack me up. He's a funny old man and I thought he was a pretty good teacher

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He isnt that bad. Hes funny and very easy. And his accent isnt very thick. You CAN understand him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HON230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ismail probably isn't one of the best professors, to be honest, but his personality is so infectious that you have to take at least one of his classes. Plus he tells funny stories and has class parties a lot. If you're looking for a serious intellectual class, don't bother, but if you need an easy, fun A, go for it.