Sako Sefiani - Los Angeles Valley College

Professor: Sako Sefiani

Department: TBD

College: Los Angeles Valley College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COSCI802
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend this professor because he dose explain very clearly what he is teaching does not know how to explain properly at students. will not respond to any email. I recommend taking another class if you're a beginner.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS840
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sefiani is a decent prof. We dont have alot of CS profs atm. His directions for the assignments can be very confusing at times. Be sure to get a better book than the one he suggests, he doesnt suggest any good books. Read and watch videos dont rely solely on his own lectures or modules. Lavc CS dept isnt that good, you are better off elsewhere.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMSCI802
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't take his class if you're a beginner. He teaches us like we know everything already.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CO802
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't know where all the bad reviews come from : maybe from those who don't understand any Computer Science or got bad grades from the class. He is explaining the same topic a few times in different ways, so if you do not understand the first time you will get it during the course. There were only 4 assignments with average difficulty.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS836
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an ok prof didn't really give us too much explanations for his online classes, 840/836 His directions in the assignments arent the easiest to understand. He teaches almost every CS class at the school. He is way better Prof Moja... To me he never really covered CS material all that well. Go get some really good C++ books and study yourself

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CSIT836
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sefiani is an ok professor, he inst bad but could be a lot better. He is a lot better than 95% of the other profs for comp sci at LAVC but my problem is that he teaches every Comp Sci class at school. The Comp Sci dept has very few profs right now so for sure you'll get him in either 802, 839, 840, 836 or 816. He teaches 3 of these a semester.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMP802
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Everybody warned me that he was not a good professor. I am baffled. I really enjoyed his class and I learned to start coding in C ++. I had to study and I watched a lot of videos on YouTube. Being prepared helped me excel in his class. He is very helpful and will explains things as much as you need him. Test and assignments are easy if you study.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMP816
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Will answer all questions even if it has been repeated a few times. If you ask a question it will be answered to your satisfaction. Do not want to miss class as every topic will be needed for his hw assignments.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COSCI802
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Solid professor, moved at a brisk pace, but seemed to genuinely want to know if people were "getting it". Not so much structure to the class, but with such an easy class it's forgivable. If you put in the effort and speak up during lecture he'll help you understand and it ends up being a very easy A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COSCI839
• 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:

format of tests and homework is just convoluted and he turns simple concepts into lectures that are hours long for no reason. The homework can take hours because instead of testing your knowledge on the concept he poorly words a code that you have to write to do an incredibly specific thing and the tests are just timed versions of the homework.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COS839
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i believe, he is a good programmer but he is not a good teacher. he got lack of teaching skills and who ever know the programming they understand but others not. you must have years of experience in programming before you taking his classes. IF YOU WANNA GET A BETTER GRADE FOR YOUR COURSE, DONT TAKE ANY CLASS WITH HIM.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COSCI839
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

After my horrible experience at Pierce (I took this same class at Pierce and failed), Im very happy to take this course with Sefiani. Experience in C++ is strongly recommended, but if youre a CS major then this type of pace is expected for transfer. Ask for help, he wont criticize you! Has a helpful tutor and his assignments arent very hard.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COSCI802
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was fine I guess the biggest problem here is that the class is very long. There are homework assignments every two weeks, and three tests during the semester. He is a tough grader and will take points out because of small miscalculations or code issues. Start doing the assignments as soon as he posts them, sometimes they're very tricky.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COSCI839
• 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:

Honestly his reviews are far too critical. Yes he is not a very good communicator but he always tries his best. Just ask a question a second time and he will happily explain.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS839
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Sefiani is a bad prof. Despite his classes only consisting of 4-5 assignments and 3-4 tests, what makes his classes very hard is his directions. His directions will drive you crazy because they make no sense and can be very ambiguous. He is a good programmer but lacks the communication skills to translate his knowledge to his students. AVOID!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CSIT840
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Confusing examples. Not quick to respond to emails. Belittles students who don't understand material. You really have to study hard and practice to get an A. High stress environment.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COSCI839
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

5 programs, and 3 tests. Programs are DIFFICULT, 1 week to complete but he extends deadline if necessary. Tests are watered down versions of his programs (open book, notes, programs, etc) Doesn't respond to emails or accept late work. If you can do his assignments, the tests are relatively simple. Doesn't curve, but is a lenient grader. STUDY HARD!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CSIT802
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had. SKIP HIM!!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COS839
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this prof is the worst, i took CS 82 and 839 he was the only one available in both semester an d believe me i hate it. he so unorganized and all over the place.. he wont give feedback he will miss classes without informing you and he will use his phone during the lecture DONT TAKE HIM UNLESS U REALLY IN NEED

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COS839
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

- Poor communication: impossible to get replies - Confusing instructions: in an exam, Sefiani still drew the board to explain his idea for 15 -20 minutes in 90-minute of programming exam. When students knew his requirement for the exam, time was running out - Unprofessional: ridicule some "dumb" questioners, use his business phone during lecture