Rao Tummala - Eastern Michigan University

Professor: Rao Tummala
Department: Business
College: Eastern Michigan University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SCM611
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
4 GROUP case studies but no tests. 60% grade is case studies, 20% participation, 20% HW (only a few assignments but he did grade based on whether it was right/wrong). Get a decent group and you'll do well. Easy A- Super easy B+ . I liked his personality but the powerpoint lectures were pointless considering no tests. I did learn about SCM though.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: OM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Compared to other OM classes, this is a lot easier. 2 tests, a few assignments, & a lot of threaded discussions. When asked questions or corrected (he makes A LOT of mistakes), he gets very sarcastic & rude. Refuses to post grades online- you must make a private appt to see your grade. Don't expect to learn anything; you have to teach yourself!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: OM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It seems too much to take in at first, but as long as you look over the exam review he gives, you will be fine. Pay attention to the class, that is what he will test you on exams.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SCM611
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His syllabus was hard to figure out and his instructions were not always clear but I learned a lot in his class. I would take another class with him if one was offered and I considered doing an independent study with him.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: POM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very limited abilty to clearly explain concepts and what objectives are to be learned
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: OM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Do not take him!! He is very rude and picks on students when they do not know the answer (isn't that his job to teach?). and he holds class over a few minutes every day, but finds it rude if you start to pack up! Be expected to pretty much teach yourself the material.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: POM504
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lot of work, but the exam is basically just a repeat of the earlier assignments, and he grades very easily. Do NOT go overboard on the presentations, its not necessary.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: POM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Avoid this professor if you can!!!!!!!!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: OM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Its a tough Class, but he was better than average.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you study and do the work, you won't do so bad. Attendance sheets are passed around at random. He is willing to work with you if you don't tkae advantage of it. Quizes are mostly qualitative and tests are mostly quantitative. If you understand how manufacturing or service operations work you will not do bad in this class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: POM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very boring class!! The best part of this class was the online threaded discussions. You get to miss a few days of class which is a good thing. Majority of the quiz questions are based off the answers in the course pack which he will go over in class. He also provides a study guide, so this class isn't too bad!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: POM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He has a rotten attitude, but he softens up for those that speak up. Speak up. The coursepack is garbage, and come test time you only really need to study a fraction of the material covered. Rudimentary ****ization of the core statistical methods learned in 265 -- a frustratingly simplistic take on an otherwise rich subject.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: POM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Repeats himself several times causing lectures to move sluggishly and he is difficult to understand. He wrote the coursepack and all the information you need is in it; the syllabus states that the textbook is optional. Conducts himself as a professor very poorly, insulting students who do not understand something or give a wrong answer.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: POM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A real jerk. Expects you to understand course material thoroughly without lecture and makes you feel like an idiot if you answer questions wrong, then gives you a poor participation grade for the day. Assumes that if you don't know the answer to his question then you didn't read the material.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: POM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very hard class. Next to DS 265 this is the hardest class that the COB offers. A lot of work, including homework assignments, several quizzes, treaded discussions and two exams. He really grades hard on the assignments so make sure you take your time.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: POM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tough class, a lot of work regardless who the instructor is. Test are tough, Tummala is a hard grader on assignments little room for error, but can be helpful if you ask. This is one of the toughest COB classes you will take. It's good stuff just difficult to master and apply without practice.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: POM374
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
THis class is very hard, but if you work hard you will do good. His grading scale works in your advantage. I got an 84 in the class and that was an A-. He is hard to understand, but get on his good side, and he will help you, even answer questions for you on projects and homeworks. This will be the hardest class you will have in the COB
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: POM
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He sucks... doesnt help you .... offend you in front of the class if you dont pay attetion 1 sec. His exams are hard. Dont Take HIM!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: POM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
hard class, good teacher! a little hard to understand but should be the best of the POM teachers! You have to work for your A
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: POM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class is hard because he is so unclear. Doesn't speak English well. The whole class dreaded the class. He is always late and expects you to stay late.
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