Kumar Sinniah - Calvin University

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Kumar Sinniah - Calvin University

Professor: Kumar Sinniah

Department: Science

College: Calvin University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CHEM210
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sinniah is a wonderful teacher. He truly cares about his students and goes out of his way to make time for you outside of class. I will not lie, Analytical Chemistry was the hardest class in my college career. For exams review online homework, lecture problems, and any handouts he gives you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CHEM201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super nice guy, teaches a semi-tough class. He's got good jokes

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CHEM201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sinniah knows Analytical Chemistry, even if sometimes he doesn't understand questions asked in class. When class is mostly on track, he does a good job of teaching well. He has a lot of good teaching methods to supplement lecture and homework, and gives good studying advice.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CHEM104
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was lost in that class most of the time. He assumed students knew things that he hadn't covered. The whole class was struggling, and when we asked questions he didn't answer them well. Kind human, but going to that class took a toll on my mental health more than any other class at Calvin has for me.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CHEM103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

amazing prof -- puns leave you rolling on the ground laughing and almost peeing your pants

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CHEM104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very well educated Prof. that knows his material quite well, and he's very funny. He can struggle to explain some concepts to those who are confused. He has an accent, but it was not an issue for me. His tests require you to know the concepts forwards, backwards, and sideways to get a good grade. A very passionate Prof. that demands lots of effort.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CHEM104
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:

Hilarious, nice and engaging, but that is the extent of what makes him a good prof. Super smart, but he cannot for the life of him explain content to those who ask questions. His lectures are riddled with small mistakes, and he rushes through everything. His tests are absolutely brutal and he grades harshly. Some questions 15+ points at times.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CHEM201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

201 is an easy class, but sometimes Prof Sinniah makes it harder than it needs to be. Tests have few questions worth a lot of points, and the multiple choice is quite difficult to answer based on what we have been taught. I often feel that he expects me to know content that I have not been taught, which makes the class difficult to enjoy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CHEM104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sinniah is an excellent lecturer. His lectures are clear and informative. Homework and weekly quizzes are easy. His tests are an issue; questions are worth far too many points, so missing 2-3 MC and 1-2 short answer can get you a 70 on a test. Test questions do not reflect lecture and are unreasonable. Would not recommend his course for that reason

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CHEM-201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Thinks he's a bollywood star with his excessively corny humor. He tries to make a joke out of serious subjects by which he inaccurately portrays being very unorganized and making countless mistakes on the board. All the pre meds sit there and laugh as if they're getting extra credit before getting their B's and C's. Skip class, read book A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CHEM104
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sinniah is hilarious and really smart. His lectures are important and go over past tests and practice problems. Definitely go to review sessions that he sometimes has. People say 104 is hard but if you take it with him, it will be fun and actually very manageable. His accent wasn't a problem for me.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CHEM104
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really good prof once you get used to his Indian accent. He's a really nice guy who loves puns. He also explains things very detailed and is very helpful if you need extra help or for him to re-explain something. Weekly quizzes and tests aren't too bad but not easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CHEM104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best chemistry profs. He explains things very well, but tests and quizzes are fairly challenging. I had to come in after class and ask for lots of help. The course is hard, but he really wants you to succeed. He pronounces his "v" like "w", so he might be talking about something you know and you mishear. He is awesome though. Take him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CHEM104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sinniah is a great guy, very funny, pretty fair grader. I had him for 104 and would recommend him. One thing is he has an accent that makes him a little challenging to understand. Otherwise, nice guy and he grades crazy fast.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CHEM104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sinniah is a hilarious guy. He is incredibly helpful. Take advantage of all of the practice problems that he sends you. He's always willing to help.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CHEM104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sinniah is great! He is so funny and tries so hard to bring it down to the students' level. He always lets you know what's important for med school, too. Just make sure to go over his daily questions online and pay attention in class. Quiz questions come right from his internet site

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CHEM103
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:

Professor Sinniah will be the best and easiest Chemistry professor you can take at Calvin. His teaching style is spontaneous, interactive and crystal clear. He is also VERY FUNNY..with him, Chemistry is not difficult. If you study hard, you will pass the class. Also, with him, homework isn't mandatory!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CHEM201
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 prof to have for A-Chem. He is funny and spontaneous in lecture and lab. He doesn't require that much from you except that you can use the equations which aren't too difficult if you just do a few practice problems. It's a 200 level class; just put in a little work you'll do well. Requires good grasp of Chem 103/104 concepts.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CHEM103
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:

Really great prof! He's really funny and his lectures are easy to understand. I used to hate chemistry but he made the content of the class really simple. The tests and homework are easy if you study and do the work. Take Sinniah!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CHEM103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was such a good prof i thoroughly enjoyed this class, he made me think about becoming a chem major. he is so good and so clear. And REALLY funny too.

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