Malik Magdon-Ismail - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Professor: Malik Magdon-Ismail
Department: Computer Science
College: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MACHINELEARNING
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Really great lectures, super helpful and passionate, homeworks were hard but graded easy
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CS2200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Good
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's definitely got the enthusiasm and he's pretty good at explaining certain concepts, but it's harder to understand his explanations for the harder concepts and he just throws really hard problems at you and expects you to not seek external help to solve those problems. I think he should provide more examples of where the concepts can be applied.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CS2200
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Malik is my favorite professor at RPI. The enthusiasm that he brought to FOCS despite it being online made me excited to attend the class every day. I genuinely cannot express how much of a pleasure it was to take a class taught by him. I highly, HIGHLY recommend taking FOCS or Machine Learning with him specifically. Those who don't are missing out
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CS2200
  • 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:
Professor Ismail is impressive. He gives amazing lectures and you can actually learn a lot from his lectures. His exams are kind of skills based but as long as you put effort in his homework, you should be fine.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI4100
  • 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:
Phenomenal professor. Makes you really work to get the grade you want - but with lectures as engaging as he offers, if you put in the effort, you'll get a lot out of the class. I know I did.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Absolutely fantastic. FOCS is not an easy course under him, but you feel very rewarded when you do well. He clearly cares and puts effort into his teaching to make the content interesting.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2300
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
don't cheat.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2400
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His lectures are decent, but the tests are kind of bad. It was basically a math class and a ton of points came from multiple choice questions that didn't have any partial credit. That being said, if you put in more work, it would probably be a solid choice.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2200
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very good lecturer, and YOU WILL LEARN. He doesn't make it easy, though. In fact, he makes it hard. You'll really have to work for a decent grade.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2200
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Honestly, one of the best professors I've ever had at RPI. I have yet to see a professor as passionate as Professor Malik about the material he teaches. While this class will definitely make you work for the grade you get, it is a phenomenal learning experience and I hope to have Malik as a professor again.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2200
  • 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:
His class was one of my favorites. His lectures are very specific and you can really tell he wants you to learn. If you're having trouble he is there for you and will make sure you leave happy. If you put in the work you will definitely see the fruits of your labor as he is a great professor. Also there is extra credit if you just go to class!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2200
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I took FOCS with Professor Malik, and he is extremely knowledgeable. He's very patient with students who don't understand and will take his time to walk through problems for them. He also uses easier problems as an example to help students understand the more difficult ones better. He is by far one of my favorite professors at RPI!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2200
  • 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. Malik is so funny, engaging, and passionate. When you ask a question, he makes sure to turn around and check that you're following. His quizzes are fair in my opinion, most questions are similar to back quizzes and all the homework assignments and such are relevant. Not to mention, he wrote his own textbook which he gives for free. Love him!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2200
  • 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:
Good Prof
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CS2200
  • 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:
Grading scheme is awful and does not promote "trying." Exams are multiple choice with work being required, but no partial credit for this work. Homeworks are long and worth little. Your entire grade is pretty much determined by your answer on the few "hard" (non-gimmie) questions on each test. This has been my absolute worst experience at RPI.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CS2300
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Fantastic lecturer, one of the best I've ever seen. He has super high expectations, the class will be difficult. But you will learn a huge amount of material that is all very useful in CS. Malik is super intelligent and if you listen to him you will learn more in his off comments than in some other entire classes.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI6100
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the smartest professors in CS. Very challenging course and homework. It's not easy to understand everything, but at least I'll always remember some basic concepts in machine learning that would be very helpful if I'll use them one day.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CSCI2200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great guy, engaging lectures. Course is paced well, but a bit challenging.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CS2200
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
TOUGH GRADER... NOT RESPECTFUL FOR STUDENTS
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