Manzar Saberi - MacEwan University

Professor: Manzar Saberi

Department: TBD

College: MacEwan University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261263
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you DONT want to spend hours watching Khan Academy and teaching yourself AVOID! Loved chemistry before her class, she takes off marks for little things, most of the class you try to focus on what she's saying. You'd be better with ANY other teacher. If you choose to take her just go through the slides and do ALL her practice questions.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Chemistry is hard for sure for sure. Unfortunately, Manzar is kinda boring. I would attend the class and have to fight to pay attention. Her slides have a lot of info which is really nice and her practice tests were helpful. Honestly, if you don't go to class just make sure you do LOTS of practice and I'm sure you'll make it! Goodluck

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesnt know what shes doing half the time. Always trying to find words to try and articulate but always comes off as not being prepared for the lecture. Asking questions and critiquing her practice exams is useless as she is unwilling and denies the faults within her out homework material. Youd have a better time teaching yourself the course.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261263
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such a good and caring prof, I don't understand why so many people dislike her. Her tests are similar to the practice exams, questions at the end of her slides and the textbook questions she assigns. She is accessible and very helpful if you go to see her outside of class. Manzar is the best!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In my opinion shes not a good teacher, her lectures are hard to follow and its hard to pay attention while she talks. Her tests are AWFUL the questions will ask one thing but her expectations of the answer are completely different. I dont recommend taking her class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261263
• 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:

Manzar can be intimidating at first but she really wants people to succeed. Her questions are similar to her powerpoint examples. Her notes are exact to the textbook. She clearly outlines what you need to understand and what not and the types of questions. Her exams are shorter now, given you know what you're doing. This is o chem, put in effort!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261263
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her exams are long, and it's not clear what she expects in answers. She's a very rude, old, grumpy lady. Doesnt like being proven wrong. The chemistry department definitely needs to start looking for new professors that dont hate their job like she does.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Manzar for 261/263. She really wants you to understand the material and will do tons of examples in class until she feels the class understands. She also usually has a review class before each midterm and the final where you can ask her any questions and go over the practice tests. She provides answers to all the examples on the slides

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her exams are unnecessary too long and she is a very strict marker. For example, I don't think it is necessary to have a 6 page exam for a 50 minute exam (and each page has at least 3-5 questions on it). It isn't enough time for some of the students. Her lectures can be very confusing but the lecture notes are informative.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, I was super afraid to take Manzar's class after reading the reviews and knowing I struggle with chemistry. I found her classes to be lecture heavy but she wasn't a tough grader and the exams were straight forward. Just be sure to put in effort to study and do the practice exams/questions.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's a nice lady but can be confusing in class. Her exams are long, and it's not clear what she expects in answers. I ask why I lost marks, and she has to think about it, which makes me think the way she grades exams are random. Again nice lady, can be funny, but apart from that don't expect much, maybe take it with another prof.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She gives you clear expectations of what to expect on your tests. All of the examples she uses in class are very similar to the ones she uses in exams. Genuinely wants all of her students to do well. Her accent can be hard to understand but you get used to it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Manzar is an okay prof and she can be funny. But her exams, oh man, they are fair, but VERY LONG, you have no time to recheck your work. Lectures can be boring, and a little unclear, so I taught myself most of the concepts. She is a sweet lady, but unless you are an ochem wizard, I suggest you take it with another prof

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She doesn't teach very well in lecture so you must read the textbook and do practice questions. 3 midterms that were very easy and were all similar to her practice midterms. She's a sweet lady but can come off as rude sometimes. She marks hard on lab reports but will help you if you're confused

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Manzar is a solid prof, but can be confusing at times. I relied more on her notes than her explaining concepts (she skips a lot from the powerpoint). She can be a tough grader and hard to ask questions, but overall she's accommodating of questions or need a mark changes. You need to attend her lectures and should do the textbook homework to pass.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM263
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Manzar is a very caring professor. She wants her students to do well and always asks how she can make the midterms better for us. Unless you are naturally good in o-chem you need to put in a lot of time and hard work to succeed. You need to read the text and do practice questions! She is a fast lecturer but thats needed to cover all material!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM263
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Manzar definitely cares about her students and the course but her method of teaching needs work. Her lectures are much too fast and contain too much information that you don't need to know and serve little purpose. Basically you need to be well prepared before lectures and then be constantly testing yourself from the textbook to do well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Manzar's in class examples are very helpful and she tells you what you need to know for tests. Ask questions because it makes it easier for her to teach to what the class doesn't understand. Sometimes she goes on rants or tangents from her slides that don't make a ton of sense but the examples help.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

After seeing the reviews on here I was definitely scared. But after being in her class she is the sweetest lady and quite funny! She throws little jokes in once in awhile. Yes she has an accent but you get used to it. Shes definitely willing to help you when you ask and explain it until you understand! I would take her again for sure.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I heard bad things about Manzar and was worried, however I found her t be a great prof. She knows what she's doing and tries her very best to make sure we understand the matter as it can be very difficult. She is pretty accessible outside of class and her tests are fair. Also super cute and funny, makes lectures more bearable :)