hisham Haddad - Kennesaw State University

Professor: hisham Haddad

Department: TBD

College: Kennesaw State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CS3402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is stubborn and not willing to change. He has issues recognizing any possibility of change to his way of grading assignments. Takes more points off for code outputs not lining up, then actual errors with the code, which, if you spend a decent amount of time on the work, are relatively straight forward.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS1301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is a nightmare. His program requirements are not exact, he takes random points off for things that were never in the description, and tests are super hard and lacking in specific details that make or break the grade. Don't expect any help if you ask questions, but do expect condescension. I had previous code experience and struggled!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS5040
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The final exam counts for 35% of your grade and is 5 questions on material that was covered in the last week of class. DO NOT take for summer semester unless you are a super student. If you are taking this class you probably have to get a A or B for it to count toward the level 5000 foundations courses.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS5040
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Haddad is a good guy and professor. His program requirements are usually not exact however and this leads to confusion and issues sometimes. Overall he gives great feedback regarding your programs and is active in the D2L discussions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I came in to this class with previous programming knowledge and barely made a B. His assignments are poorly worded/confusing. He adds random requirements into the assignments when he's grading them that you never would have known about. He relies on postings to tell you what the homework actually is, so you have to ignore the assignment as written.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CS1301
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He might work for those programming nerds who already have some knowledge on how to program, but if you are starting fresh like me, stay away from this professor. He doesn't teach anything. And his tests are so much harder than the assignments.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CS1301
• 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:

Dr. Haddad is the best programming instructor at KSU. I feel its my responsibility to let budding nerds know which professor to take to learn Java. If you want to just get by and not learn anything, take someone else. This course will teach you a ton, and I owe Haddad a lot for the knowledge gained. Great lecturer, extra content not in book. $$

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CS1301
• 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 professor for an easy class. Tells you what you need to know for the 3 tests. All powerpoints are on his website and are easily accessible. You'll know your grade for the labs and assignments before you turn them in based on whether they work and whether you listed what part of the program did what.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CS1301
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Haddad's CS class was rather difficult. While he is very good at teaching the information, his tests are very difficult (only two exams). The class requires that you put in a lot of practice/studying. There are weekly assignments/labs that are important to do to learn the material, and these make up a good portion of your grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CS5000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take with another professor if possible. He makes up his own assignments which are often twice as difficult as the textbook, and if you don't do it exactly his way he takes off a lot of points. Never ask for help, he'll refer you to a textbook page or a slide.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CS5040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took 100% online class with him. His lecture videos are prerecorded from previous semesters. He doesn't help you if you email a question, just says to refer back to the powerpoints and videos. Both the midterm and final were handwritten code, which made the tests really hard. You have to follow the directions exactly or he will give you a 0.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CS5040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Stay away from this professor! Slides and lectures are difficult to learn from and he grades tests insanely hard. Had many classmates who got a D or F in the class and have to retake because of test grades alone. He is condescending many times when you ask questions over email. Good luck if you take this class with Haddad. You will need it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgable. I would take him again if I have easy classes. Theres a lab and assignment due every week. Tests are kinda difficult if you don't fully understand the material. He takes attendance, but it's not mandatory. The book has a free pdf online. You're going to have to learn a lot of material on ur own. Learned a lot from this course

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CS1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Reviews should be higher. You cannot just show up though. You really do have to put in some work, you really get the grade out of it exactly what you put into it. His grading can be a little harsh. You need keep up with the labs and the assignments or you will fall behind. Know what you're doing for each assignment and the tests aren't too bad.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CS1301
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a terrible teacher. If you don't understand something he says to look at the slides that he READS STRAIGHT OFF OF! No helping, tough grader, quizzes often and if you do poorly on them there is no way to make it up. I came into this knowing nothing about programming, and i'm learning more from google then the professor. Don't take his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CS1301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's condescending, difficult to understand and doesn't give feedback on anything. If you don't understand something after he explains it, he just gives up & tells you to seek a tutor. Tests are ridiculous, his lectures make everything seem more confusing, & he takes everything interesting out. Great start to my major...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CS2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a good professor and genuinely cares about his students. He is good to take because the department bases their tests off his, if you have never takenseen one of his tests, you are in a boat that is sinking! Homework assignments easy to keep up with, fall behind - helps you catch up so your grade doesn't plummet. Plus- you will have a TA! :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CS2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, Dr. Haddad isn't what the ratings say. He gives no study guide, doesn't fully explain the material (Very ambiguous) and takes forever to get to you for help. He belittles you if you ask for help and don't know what he's talking about. Tests are extremely hard and makes you study off of assignments. No feedback is given from assignments.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS2301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely clear in lecture and helpful in lab, & teaches well, at least this course, in a very through way. Though it is not "HARD" I was challenged by it. The tests were not easy, and I had to STUDY and PRACTICE my programming. I EARNED an A. You can do this, IF you aren't lazy. Its NOT "HARD" if you just do your part.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CS3610
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Memorize list, recite list. Memorize list, recite list. Professor Haddad took a subject that is important and drained it of any real usefulness. Take it with someone else... Or read the book to your pet; You'd learn just as much.