Syed Taher - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Professor: Syed Taher

Department: Physics

College: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS214
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Taher is not one of the worst teachers I have ever had, he is THE worst teacher I have ever had. He was not even present on the first day of class, and was late every other time. We did not follow the syllabus because we were weeks behind all the other classes. To make up for it, he basically taught 5 chapters in 2 days. Didn't post any grades.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS214
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

We were behind other Phys classes. He was late often and he sent in other people to give exams. He forgot to administer a test that could have been very helpful to my grade. He did not post updates on blackboard, so you were clueless on what your grade was. He did not responded to emails. It was by far the worst class i've ever been in.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHY213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He went through the materials at a speed of light, you won't be unable to read as fast. Attendance is not necessary, he doesn't like to be asking questions. This class is designed to weed out real A students and with good ethics.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHY213
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Syed knows his information and tries his best to be a good teacher, but quite frankly teaching is just not one of his strongest skills. He is very nice and tries to help his students do well. Though I do wish there were a better teacher alternative, I am okay with taking him again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS213
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Taher is one of the worst professors I have ever had. He shows up to class late, doesn't respond to emails, and gives no beneficial lectures. Going to his class is a waste of time. Pretty much everything is online. He even gets his test questions of the internet. Very lazy and grades hard. He gives no credit for work if you get the wrong answer.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS214
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want an A you either have to cheat or study 20 hours per test. He doesn't respond to emails and the in class tests are extremely difficult. You'll be spending hours per homework each week. As a straight A student I found this class very difficult and this professor not worth taking. PLEASE seek other options, for I wish I did.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS213
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Physics1 with him. The whole class is online except for a quiz after every ONLINE test. The final is also in class. Honestly,He's a really nice person, just can't teach very well. He let me redo tests and hw. but he doesn't reply to emails, he just reads them. The class is an easy A if you put in a bit of effort, but barely anyone shows up.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHY213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not clear about homework due dates. He doesn't answer emails. He doesn't let you redo anything even with a reasonable explanation.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS213
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Here is the most objectively nice review I can give Dr. Taher. Taher seems to know the material, but is pretty much incapable of conveying it. He usually doesn't seem interested in being at class, and maybe that's because there is at max 10 people there for the 50 person lecture. Avoid if at all possible. If not, the whole thing is online anyways.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty much an online class. Teacher very disorganized and was late to class. Anything you learn in this class you will learn by yourself. Everything is online so the class is fairly easy though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had Taher two semesters (U.Phys 1 and 2) in a row. Once I figured out his system this class was easy and interesting. Simple: sit at the front of the class, learn from the book, keep an organized and smart notecard for quizzes, and interact with him. If he knows your face, your grade improves.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What a joke. LOL I feel like I'm wasting my life even writing a review for him. Don't take his class if you don't have to. I learned nothing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS213
• 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:

You would be better off teaching yourself physics! This teacher is absolutely ridiculous.. Always late for a class and not to mention he FORGOT when the final was and showed up an hour after it was supposed to start! Save yourself the grief and do not take Taher's class. Waste of time and waste of money.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS213
• 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:

He was awful! He never responded to any communication. He forgot when tests were, screwed up homework and grading. I'm still sure he screwed up my final grade, but he didn't even keep the final exams, so I couldn't contest the grade. He couldn't properly work through the homework problems he assigned when we asked questions in class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Run away from this professor! If you liked physics before, you will hate it after his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely don't recommend taking his class if you really want to learn something

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

IRRESPONSIBLE, CARELESS, DOES NOT CARE ABOUT STUDENTS WHATSOEVER. LOST 2 OF MY TESTS. I started calling (15 times) and emailing him, never responded back untill i called and left message "i don't wanna take it up to dean" he returned my called the next day but screwed up my grade. I've been called since then ADN STILL NO RESPONSE. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHY213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

THIS PROFESSOR IS USELESS.. HE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT STUDENTS WHATSOEVER. HE SCREWED UP MY GRADE BIG TIME AND I KNEW IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN SO I STARTED EMAILING AND CALLING(15 TIMES) HIM A WEEK IN ADVANCE. NEVER REPLIED BACK NO RESPONSE AT ALL UNTIL I SAID "I DON'T WANT TO TAKE IT UP TO THE DEAN". HE CALLED BACK AND SAID "OH, I M RETURNING YOUR CALL

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS213
• 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:

He reads directly from the PowerPoint presentation that accompanies the professor's version of the textbook. If you take his class, use HomeworkKansas.org, the study group that's assigned to only HIS physics 213 class, and visit professor Behrman. She is awesome and will be more than happy to help you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS213
• 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:

Terrible. Impossible to understand. Do whatever you can to avoid.