Chitra Nayar - Lehigh University

Professor: Chitra Nayar

Department: TBD

College: Lehigh University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Nayar isn't really helpful; she just knows what she's talking about. The first test is usually the hardest test but it gets easier with second test on Excel and third test on Access. Don't be tricked with the idea that her tests are open book: you still need to study as if it weren't.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIS111ONLINE
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took her class online over the summer. Content isn't very difficult. A majority of the class work is done on access or excel. Basically everything about the class is frustrating, especially for mac users. Half the time her text book instructions are wrong and you'll have to figure it out yourself. Isn't much help and just directs you to IT support.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• 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:

Professor Nayar is a good professor... the Tuesday portion of the class is almost pointless, but the Thursday lecture is great and you learn valuable computer skills. She tries to make it interesting. Pretty tough to get an A but easy to get an A- B+

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor. Makes stuff interesting and 8 ams just bearable. The class is graded very fairly. Not easy but certainly far from difficult as long as you understand the excel/access assignments for the tests. Tests are open notes and open book which is great because with the sheer amount of info tests would be really hard otherwise. Solid prof

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• 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:

I love Chitra personally, she's a really good person to talk to if you have questions about BIS. Her class is pretty fair for the assignments I went to the TA, she was very helpful. Overall Chitra cares about her students and I really enjoyed her as a professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attendance isn't mandatory but helps you with end of semester curve. Lots of easy hw. Open book Exams make up 60% of grade. Excel and Access assignments are easy As if you go to class and pay attention when she demonstrates the material. Don't be afraid to talk to her/ask questions after class; she's pretty cool

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Nayar is pretty straightforward. She grades back assignments really fast. There are quizzes every Friday due before midnight, so beware. Tests are open book , but you should still review before the exam. She is fast paced with excel so make sure to slow her down if you don't get it. Take notes for excel, and access is pretty simple.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't care about her students. At at really. Easy to get a good grade if you try at all but she's unhelpful. Honest truth.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very nice and responsible teacher. Grades are posted for every homework and tasks. Tests are reasonably written and graded. As long as you follow her in class. Everything will be fine. some of the material in this class is quite inspiring, too.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly easy class. I got the highest scores on each exam without studying too much. While the tests are open-book, I recommend skimming each tested chapter somewhat thorough, which will get you to memorize the text so you can quickly knock out questions, and if you dont know an answer, you at least remember around where to find the answer.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

First test and first assignment are biggest hurdles in the class. Make sure you know where everything is in the book before taking the test. No need to memorize since tests are open-book, but be sure to study adequately! Actually learn Excel and Access because you will need them later. Nayar does a good job of presenting topics.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest class. Exams are multiple choice (open book) with an online quiz every week. The only tricky part is learning Access.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A class. Tests are all open book. Exams are all multiple choice with an excel or access part. Access is hard to learn. She teaches is quickly and poorly. Def one of the easiest business requirements. Keep in mind you won't learn a thing about actual information systems.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MKT111
• 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:

Sweet and really helpful. Tests are relatively easy but textbook-centric, so be sure to do the reading.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• 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:

Great class to take during the summer. The work takes awhile, but I have been able to do it all. Don't do this class if you will not work. I have people in my group that are slackers and it is really annoying. Test are difficult, but I wouldn't change them. Hopefully there is a curve.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BISBIS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was a great class. However, it was difficult and did require alot of time. But it was manageable for a summer class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good class for the summer if you keep up with the workload and pace of the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• 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:

Great class just keep up on the work and it will be fine. Prof Nayar is great at teaching the class and gives good information. Test are fair and the assignments take time, but can be done.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• 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:

Good teacher, great for online

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does not teach to my style of learning. Good for some, but I have had to work on it.