Massood Otarod - University of Scranton

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Massood Otarod - University of Scranton

Professor: Massood Otarod

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Scranton

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MATH108
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class ever. Do not take if you want to be successful in life.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MATH221
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Homework packets are very similar to tests. Super easy class as long as you pay attention. I did little-no homework from the textbook and passed the class by reviewing notes and homework packets. Professor Otarod is super chill and helpful! Be sure to participate.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MATH106
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was super easy! We had three tests and three graded homework assignments. We didn't have to take the final because our class average was pretty high! He is kind of boring but the class was easy and he was dedicated to the success of all the students!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MATH204
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really cares about his students. Can be challenging at times and makes ALOT of mistakes but as long as everyone is vocal and persuasive he can be understanding. The textbook will be your best friend in this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MATH106
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take him! Absolute worst math professor I've ever had. His boring, dry, and extremely rushed lectures do not prepare you at all for the exams.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MATH106
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but an absolute horrendous train wreck of a teacher. Every review I have read on Dr. Otarod is 100% accurate.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MATH107
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely boring and unclear lectures that do not prepare you for the exams at all, which are impossible as it is. I took another professor for the same class the next semester and got an A. Avoid this professor at all costs.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MATH103
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

smart guy but really does not know how to convey his knowledge to other teachers. his test are the absolute worst and he does not prepare you for them at all. his take home final took me over 20 hours and i could not complete it. overall he doesnt give you the knowledge you need to pass

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MATH204
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful teacher. Tests are nothing like homework problems and the guy makes mistakes all the time in class. Puts in almost no effort into teaching class and pretty much bs's his way through the year. Nice guy but absolutely horrendously bad teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MATH103
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is extremely difficult. Pre-calculus was taken to the most extreme level. Do not take this class if you struggle with math in even the slightest way. Lectures are long and dry. Also he moves extremely fast, so ASK questions if you are lost or else you will remain lost. Exams are very difficult. I would strongly advise against taking.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MATH106
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

first piece of advice is to get a tutor. masood talks at 500 mph its impossible to understand him. also - everyday was an anxiety attack for the whole class bc he gave pop quizzes so for the first ten minutes before class started everyone used to scramble and try to teach each other the material before he came in so rip

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MATH106
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice guy but I would never take this class again. I should have dropped the class when I had the chance. Definitely do NOT take this class if you have it! I have no idea what I'm learning in any class and I go to them all...

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MATH106
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst teacher!!!!!!!!!! i had to leave his class. If you get him switch out immediately!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MATH114
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Otarod may seem intimidating at times, but he is very genuine in wanting his students to succeed. I took Calc over intersession, and although it was fast paced, I felt he taught the class fairly clearly and was always willing to help you if you asked for help. Lots of practice & hw problems just like the tests. Highly recommend taking him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CALC114
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Dr. Otarod for calc over intersession. His lectures are helpful and tests are fair. With some previous background in calc I was able to get an A with a reasonable amount of effort. Highly recommend.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MATH114
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Math 114 over intercession and was very pleased. Although it's 3.5 hrs a day, you will be able to focus on calc exclusively. I found him to be a very clear lecturer. He does plenty of practice problems during class and gives review guides before tests w/ practice problems. Test every Thursday over intercession but one was take-home. Recommend

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: 005ALG
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:

Really nice guy -- should not be teaching algebra. Doesn't wait for his students to solve the problem and moves on way too quickly. Giving us the answers to everything isn't teaching, it's lazy. Seems like a brilliant man, however, he is not the greatest teacher. I would sincerely not recommend taking him for this course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: STAT251
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I dropped Mansour's stat class and took Otarod instead. Much better. Heavy use of minitab but as long as you figure out how to use the program you can do decent in the class. We use it for tests as well. Got a B- which was one of my highest math grades in years. He gets confused a lot during lectures but he's always willing to help. Nice guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MATH107
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very strict and tough professor. I definitely recommend a tutor if you HAVE TO TAKE THIS TEACHER. If you show effort he helps you out but this class is very confusing and A TON of work!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MATH204
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:

Makes a lot of careless mistakes. Took him for stat and the course was fairly cut-and-dry. Way better than Mansour (though that's not saying much). Usually one graded homework packet due before each test, but it's virtually a copy of the test so it's very helpful. Uses minitab a lot which was great because I suck at math.

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