Stephen Bitar - Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

Professor: Stephen Bitar

Department: Engineering

College: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EE2201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Makes class fun, clearly enjoys teaching students and does a very good job at it. Does demos of concepts on fridays. He genuinely wants students to succeed and he is very easy to talk to. His homeworks are straight forward and the exams are clear and dont try to trick you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECE2799
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's literally the nicest professor I've had at WPI. He cares so much about the material as well as helping students learn. I know a lot of people dread ECE 2799, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECE2201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great, friendly, super smart professor. Class was super organized, with great labs. Bitar really cares about students, and is super helpful in lab. Homework and tests are all challenging but fair. I wish he taught more ECE courses.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECE2201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Among the greatest professor I've ever seen. Really care about students and love to deliver all his knowledge. Exams are okay, lots of homework and labs are long. Overall, Great professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECE2201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Labs don't take longer than 2 hours each. There is a lot of homework buy its only worth 10% so it helps you learn but it also won't hurt to skip a few. Tests aren't too bad. He gives you details about each question before hand. Labs were really unorganized (missing equipment, TAs didn't care).

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECE2201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor makes material seem easy. Go to class do the Homework. If you start the HW early in the week you should be fine. HWs and labs constitute the test know both the HW and the Lab.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECE2201
• 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:

In class he seems like a great guy, if you meet him outside for help or projects just Ehh.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECE2201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bitar is a great professor and his class is clear and straightforward. However, be aware of TAs during the lab report.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 2201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. He makes lectures entertaining by adding sound effects, demonstrations, and hilarious analogies. Lab reports are super long though. 20 pages is the minimum. You really learn something in this class. He gives tough homework assignments weekly, but they are relevant and he is willing to help you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECE2201
• 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:

Brilliant Professor. Had him for 2799 and Micro 1. You can tell that he really loves the content, and has cool demos in class that will make a history major want to switch to ECE. Tests can be a little tricky, but always solvable. Go to class, help sessions,and understand the homework well, and you'll get the grade you want.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECE2799
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the few professors at WPI with a genuine interest in helping students become successful. He talks a lot, but he listens as well. Tests are medium difficulty but with a curve ball at the end. He's the closest teacher in AK to Bill Nye (nerdy jokes included). To get him on your good side, talk about honeybees.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECE2799
• 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:

I've had the privilege of having Professor Bitar for ECE2201 and ECE2799. I heard horror stories about 2799....but to this day it's still my favorite class. Very helpful for MQP too! He has a good sense of humor, but don't let that fool you his exams are tricky. He wants you too think. You'll find out for yourself in 2799! Have fun with the course!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECE2011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take a class from this professor; he is an excellent teacher. He assigns a fair amount of homework, but not too much (took about 5hrs/week). His tests asked questions based on the theory; some students considered these "trick" questions. Do the work; listen in class; comprehend the labs. You will learn. You will get good grades.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECE2011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy! I mean come on, in how many classes do you learn to make a guitar amplifier within 7 weeks AND get to see it in action? Yea try topping that off!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECE2201
• 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:

Terrible. Like the guy before said but with a sad face.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECE2201
• 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:

This guy like sucks. I had him for 2201 and 2011 and both times i thought on all the test he tried to trick his students. His scale is good but he just sucks. Inconsistent lab grading between classes. Remember, if you have him, He is trying to trick you as we speak. Plus he had a 4.0 at wpi. That makes him better than you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECE2011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely phenomenal professor. Teaches well and grades fairly. Includes one difficult problem on tests, but scales. Homework can throw a few curve-balls, but doesn't take longer than a few hours. Do the homework ALONE and the tests are a cakewalk. Overall excellent professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECE2201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor, knows his stuff very well. Knows how to pace the course and makes lectures fun. If you take a class with him make sure you are ready to do A LOT of work. Labs take forever to write up and the tests are 50 minutes long but would take any normal person about 2 hours to finish, so you better be able to put in the time or u'll NR.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECE2799
• 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:

just not worth the work, he wont give you what you deserve

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECE2011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher that tries to keep your interest in the material. Can be very difficult though.