Mazi Shirvani - University of Alberta

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Mazi Shirvani - University of Alberta

Professor: Mazi Shirvani

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Alberta

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MATH228
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good prof, homework is something you wont have to stress about in this class as he only has 5 assignments all of which are doable. The final was literally taken from a set of practice problems and practice finals that he gave us with answers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MATH228
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely chill class, is very very VERY axiomatic with how he explains things so if you're new to proofs you will be okay, is extremely nice in office hours and in lecture, and is an extremely organized lecture. If you put in the time you will get the grade you want; tests are extremely fair.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MATH228
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is really nice, and if provides constructive feedback if you ask. His exams are fair too.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MATH228
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

surely he was a very organized lecturer. But I don't think he is a very good teacher. No homework assignment. pull out math from nowhere. No example from his abstract nonsense. I don't think you will learn anything in this class other than memberizing couple formulas for the final. And yea, expect to get fu ck in the final

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MATH225
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good prof. Notes are detailed and well prepared. If you don't understand something, he explains things extremely well in officer hours. Does an amazing job of preparing students for exams as questions are very nearly copied exactly from homework assignments and the midterms for final.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MATH225
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Found his course relatively easy, but it was also easy to lose marks as his midterms as he only has a few questions. Make sure you know the core concepts. I enjoyed the lectures. Interesting applications towards the end of the term.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MATH225
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mazi is an amazing lecturer. He did a superb job this year and was very organized. Dont listen to the haters, Mazi rocks.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MATH225
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Potentially the worst math prof I've had in 4 years.. I have no idea why he has such a high rating. I guess because tests are easy, he copies exact questions from homework and practice tests onto the actual tests. Does absolutely no review of calculus or linear algebra. Pulls things out of nowhere without explaining. You will be so lost in class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MATH225
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take MATH 225 with him. Makes you hate math.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MATH225
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

love this prof. Make things as easy as possible

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MATH120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy made linear algebra fun and interesting. I had no interest in the course other than I had to take it (mandatory subject). Within a week I was loving the class and was fascinated by the subject matter. I was helped along as well from a mediocre student to finishing in the top 3 in my class! The man is a legend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIST101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

he is both intelligent and supportive.I have been affected by his knowledge and personality.so i pased his course with flying colors.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MATH113
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wow. When I took his course, he had a bad anger management problem. Maybe he's calmed down in six years...

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MATH228
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is the best prof I have had at U of A. He is energetic and thorough, although sometimes he did recover material from the previous class in too much detail. I wish I could have taken more classes with him. Fair exams.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MATH228
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MATH228
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The pace was far too slow! The course was "Introduction to Ring Theory", and by the midterm we had not defined a ring! That being said, he was very friendly and clear. Definately a good prof for ed students, but too slow to challenge math students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MATH228
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Interesting, engaging, and fun! He really goes out of his way to make sure students not only enjoy his class but also really understand the material.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MATH422
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

good prof, easy going, and respect student a lot

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MATH228
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Funny in class. Knowledgable. Helpful outside of class. Doesn't get upset when you don't pay attention to him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MATH228
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really thorough

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