Sai Chidambaram - Canisius College, Buffalo, NY

Professor: Sai Chidambaram

Department: Biology

College: Canisius College, Buffalo, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHI101
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The man, the myth, the legend. Chidambaram was sent down from the heavens from Zeus himself. Some say his looks will paralyze a girl and make her weak at the knees. Even men will swoon for him. His hair flows like the wind (depending on the setting the fan is on) and his loins have planted many seeds.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO109
• 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:

The worst college professor ever! He is the definition of a narcissist. Out of 40 people in our class 20 had dropped out before the add/drop date i felt like I was on survivor and people put out their torches and walked off the island. He tests material that he spec. says he wont and he gives you HW that is in-class after exams. You will fail

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO109
• 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:

He is aweful. he's not nice, doesn't care about his students. basically wants us to kill our selves. DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• 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:

He is condescending, his teaching method and notes are messy and confusing, and his tests are difficult. He also expects your to memorize all of his pointless analogies. Don't take his class. Don't put yourself through the pain.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• 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:

Horrible teacher, was so mean and inconsiderate. Made no sense and tested on material that wasn't taught. Sprung pop quizzes on stuff we hadn't learned yet. Overly obsessed with the female reproductive system and sex. Short little conceited man worthless if you have a question. Makes fun of students who don't understand.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• 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:

To much information each class, very hard to keep up. If you review your notes and textbook you should be okay. Plan on attending every class to do decent in this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very little work but the tests are very difficult. He follows the syllabus. He can be rather condescending at times. He's usually fairly understanding if you talk to him in person, like after class. A lot of notes and the tests are mainly based off notes. He is a fair grader overall though.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• 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:

terrible- dont take him!!!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• 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:

Possibly the worst teacher ever, Sai Chidambaram is a a self centered little man who tries to make it seem like he cares as he offers help in his office but rather decides to insult ur intelect and talk about random b.s. I def do not recomend this mess!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Chid's class is difficult if you don't study or do the work. He wants to see you do well, all you need to do is talk to him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I get the highest grades in this class but still have a B. It's an Area Studies. He is mean, and he actually makes fun of people with eating disorders, i hate this man.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Chid is the worst teacher ever! arrogant and self-serving, he is power hungry and not worth anyone's time! do not take this class, EVER!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you follow his directions, you'll be fine. If you don't, he'll make it hell for you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this class is aweful, your grades deffinately do not reflect your efforts. If you want to work ridiculously hard in an area studies course to recieve poor grades, then i recommend this course. However, his stupid little anecdotes can be amusing at times.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST TEACHER EVER IN THE WORLD....dont take it if your in it drop out b4 its too late...tests are worthless fails u on hmwk

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

SOOOOO HARD DONT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HIM NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chid seems like an awesome guy, but this class is so hard. I study my ass off and I'm failing the class. Talking to him gets me no where either, DONT TAKE A CLASS WITH HIM.. its not worth the stress over a 100 level course.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't know what everyone is talking about b/c he really isn't bad. He tells you what will be on the tests/quiz in advance and even let my class sub their second quiz grade for the first if it was better. The material itself is a little hard and is a lot to know but he helps illustrate with stories. Also very friendly & tells jokes. NOT THAT BAD!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

interesting material except whatever he tells you to study isn't on the tests! BAD!