Mohammad Alam - University at Albany (SUNY Albany)

Professor: Mohammad Alam
Department: Physics
College: University at Albany (SUNY Albany)
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PHY240
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This man does not teach. He went over the syllabus every day for about 2 months! and spent the rest of the time talking about djinnis and other personal stories/religious beliefs. The first two tests he gave us the answers for! The last test covered material that was never covered in the course at all in order to lower the grades. Horrible.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHY353
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Awful professor. Asks for programs for homework without showing how to use the language (x86 MASM). No help to be found on his website, and asking him directly will get you nowhere. Often gets sidetracked for an entire class and talks about djinns, his failing kidneys, and how he lied his way into the job. Simply unfit to teach.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PHY353
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Absolutely horrible professor for the class I took. Not only is he a physics teacher, and this is really a computer science course, he freely admits he lied that he knew how to teach the course since he needed to teach it to get a promotion. Horrible clarity, mostly talks about djinns, why science proves god, and other things that have no place.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1200
  • 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:
I had 0 interest in taking this class and hate physics but Alam was extremely laid back and made it tolerable. He goes over exams with the exact questions it will have. Lecture is extremely boring so I rarely went. Labs were a little boring to but we always got out early. If you have to take this class, I would definitely take it with him.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PHY240
  • 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:
He is a great guy and very into the modern physics. Most classes were spent talking about theoretical physics such as time travel and alternate dimensions. Overall the class was easy, questions for HW and Tests come directly from the book and the tests are take home. He does bring religion into physics a lot because he does believe in a creator.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: APHY240
  • 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:
Too all who rated him in 07-08. He had his kindeys replaced AND HE STILL TRIED TO TEACH. The reason he doesn't clarify well in class is because hes so smart. Take up his research project and you will see. He will help if you need it. Just because a student can't read a text book doesn't mean this guy should get a bad rating. 3 Take home tests...
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PHY353
  • 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 is not a clear teacher,he does not use a textbook,and he talks 70% the time about his family,ailments,and "pawticle physics." Despite all his shortcoming though, you will NOT find a more helpful teacher in UAlbany! Exams are easy,he is a VERY easy guy to talk to,and he's very smart! And did I mention he's helpful? God Bless Saj!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PHY353
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
for physics 353 unless you know how to do computer programming your going to really struggle. Little to no help on the internet except for his " Website." .His modern physics course is a easy. His test are take home.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: APHY250
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
In professor Alam's class, I learned about his new found fascination with biology, his health ailments, his financial status, djinns, and how particle physics has convinced him of the existence of God. Hmmm...I'm not seeing much physics in there. Nice guy who wants his students to do well but a terrible professor.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: APHY353
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor is well intentioned but too opinionated and has very poor cohesion and clarity in lectures. His conduct is unprofessional as well.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PHY104
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
worst prof i ever had....never gave a syllabus.....never stuck to his word.....changed class time and room twice....missed 5 or more classes and was an egotistical tool.....would never reccomend for anyone unless they are willing to be frusterated and bored and masochistic
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: 150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Hard working professor. Gives clear presentation.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PHY105
  • 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:
He didn't teach my physics class but he did sub for one, and I was appaled by his ego!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PHY454
  • 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:
gives an oral exam, then bases the grade on wether he likes you or not. (people he likes get easy questions and no follow ups and people he dislikes get impossible questions that would make IBM engineers stumble) no 2 oral exams are alike
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PHY150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
knows his stuff and tries hard to help students pick it up.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PHY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I think he speaks English very well.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PHY353
  • 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:
No Comments
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHY454
  • 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:
count how many times he says it turns out thats really funny.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PHY454
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
a quote"if more people knew boolean algebra,there would be less rape in america"
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