Ashraful Chowdhury
Computer Science - Georgia State University Perimeter College - Decatur
3.1
Quality2.8
Difficulty53%
Would Retake91
Reviews53%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
5
31
4
15
3
10
2
8
1
27
What Students Say
“if you go to his office hours hes really snobby”
1111 - 2.0 rating“He is very really great lec for MATH 1001”
MATH1001 - 4.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
91%
Textbook Required
22%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
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Improving
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1300
5.0
(2)CSC1300
5.0
(1)ATECH1203
5.0
(1)COMPUTER
5.0
(1)MATH097
5.0
(2)Difficulty by Course
COMP
5.0
CSI1300
5.0
COMSCI
5.0
MATH93445
5.0
1111
4.3
Reviews (91)
This professor gave us a dying language to learn in 6 days, and it was C++. He was no help, refer to my notes was all he offered, and half of the notes were missing!
This guy was awful!!! Absolutly NO HELP!! Wouldnt give me the time of day! If you need to raise your blood pressure, take this guy!
Taught us C++ so when I got into 1301 I had nothing to go on in JAVA. He sort of knows what he is talking about. Moves quickly. Expects you to know everything.
Very good if you already know what you are doing in word processing. Definitely picks his fave students.
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It's not easy to pass his class with an A. His labs require detail works and are very hard if you don't know the material (6 hours require each week to finish his labs). And his lectures are boring, and he doesn't have enough flexible office hours.
Online class was really hard. Must learn C++ and he is no help. Advises to go to computer lab but, they are no help either. FELT LOST!!! Had to get a GA State C++ professor to tutor me.
He sucks, he don't teach
I had him for a hybrid course and I got an "A" because I busted my tail and earned it. The toughest part about his class is the participation: it is required! He is helpful...but won't give the exact answer!
If you want an easy A, take him a half semester. I took him this summer and I got the easiest A in my life!HE has a cold attitude,talks very quickly and doesnt really care about your questions. But still u can get the easiest A ever in Atec 1203!
The class is fairly easy. He seems to have sort of a short fuse, though. I asked him a question about something and he acted like I was challenging him or something and I was just confused about an assignment. Take the half-mester. It goes by pretty q
Has a bad attitude!Does not teach,expects 1 to already know the material,THATS WHY WE R IN THE CLASS!If we knew it already we wouldnt need to be there.
i have a 3.7 gpa, have made the dean's list twice, have never previously dropped a class, and still talk to many of my previous professors like they're friends. i had to drop chowdhury's class because he was so boring i couldn't pass. bring a pillow to class.
he is mean and tells you if you dont know something then ask your class mate the class is easy cause you do basic stuff on the computer but if you take this class DONT talk to him cause he got a bad attitude and is REAL hard to understand hes chinese, asian or somthin
Horrible teacher, Tries to do a chapter a day and doesn't explain things correctly but still holds you liable!
The worse professor ever! Horrible teacher, doesn't his own subject. Complete moron!
thats right ..!! dont take him
Doesn't speak good english. Won't answer your questions when you ask. TERRIBEL EXPERIENCE WITH HIM.
this man dont know what he is talking about ...plz take him if u want F .
Needs to take English class himself before teaching another class. He'll destroy any interest you had in computers. Once on a project he told us what to do for bonus points. Hardly anyone went for the bonus and he decided the "bonus" was a requirement and everyone got points deducted. RIDICULOUS!!
He is really cool teacher! All his quizzez and tests are straight from the study guide. He is easy and helpful too! I would take him again. He is highly recommended!
He is not very articulate. His english sounds like a different language. He has a superior attitude and is not very helpful. I don't recommmend him to anyone.
He's not really this bad, his test come right from notes and lecture. The material is hard by itself.
Chowdhury is a decent teacher. He does give a good bit of work though. And I have to agree with the comment that he does pick his favorite students. Luckly I was one of them.
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Great professor! Straight forward and easy on the gpa. Just do your work to the best of your ability and you will do fine. Tests are directly from his study guides. Anyone who says he is a bad instructor never cracked the book or studied the notes he gives. Take him! I understood him easily.
Ohh ... dont take him . he does not know what he is talking about ...plz dont take him he is just JEARK and RUDE teacher.
easy class (atec1203) basically there is 5 assingments and no test. He will give you a chance to fix your mistakes so an A is guarateed if you do the work. only possible grade is A or F and there is no reason why you should get an F if you do the work.
VERY, VERY EASY. NO TESTS, ONLY 5 ASSIGNMENTS, NO ATTENDENCT POLICY, LETS YOU FIX YOUR PROBLEMS, U CAN WORK ON THE ASSIGNMENTS IN CLASS. THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE VERY VERY EASY. NO WAY TO GET ANYTHING BUT AN "A". MOST LAYED BACK CLASS EVEY.
I am currently taking his half semester Math 1111 course, he is a awsome teacher, very easy, explains everything, funny, helpful. After the first test he said that he will add 3 points just like that and also he gives us a lot of tests, extra credit, a lot of chances to get an A in Math
dont take his calss unless u want F in ur cours !!!!!
Easy class. Tests and quizzes covered the stuff in the notes he gives and was rarely difficult. Those complaining of problems in the CSCI classes should probably learn a bit more about computing before taking CSCI. Compared to classes in a 4-year school, his CS classes are a breeze.
Great Teacher! I dropped 1101 with a "C" and then took half sem. w/ Chowdury/1111. He made things much clearer. I got an "A". Great sense of humor, helpful and kind. Please no childish nonsense. It is annoying to us all! He wants to teach, not babysit. Be respectful and he will bend over backwords to help you out! Would love to take him again.
HIs very hot
EASY CLASS! I took the half semester course and it was so easy. There is no attendece policy. You can do all the assignments the 1st day of class and turn them in and you are done. Make sure you bring a floppy! TAKE!
I think he's ok but it seems that he doesn't care about his students. However, i made an A in his class so what i want more?
he made sure that everyone had a good grasp on the material before moving on.
He is an excellent professor, very intelligent and knows how to impact knowledge to his students.He is very patient and explains the course material clearly. He is the best Math teacher I have ever had. I recommend him to every stuident
Mr.C is AWESOME. He is passionate about making sure his students succeed. I was apprehensive about mastering Algebra, but he explained step by step, and he even stayed after class sometimes to ensure students understood a Math problem. He expects his students to fully participate in class and work hard, and he will give you 110%. Enjoyed his class!
This professor is a caring individual who will go to great lengths to make sure that his students understand a math problem. He will even stay behind after class with students who may have questions. He is thorough, but fair. Since taking his class, I am beginning to enjoy Math. Take his class - you will be glad you did.
If you know what your are supposed to do as a student, this is the right prof. to take. He simplifies the work load.His slides summerizes the book.For an assured easy A by just a little bit effort, I would strongly advice you take him.
I hate this class. This is the second worst class I have taken this semester. This is one of the most difficult classes ever. There needs to be SIX teachers teaching this class at once. I hate ATEC!!!!!!!!!!
I took his class fall semester 2005. It was an easy A. If you just study the information he provides to you; there isnt any excuse to get an A. Just dont procrastinate and if you dont get the labs; network with other ppls; then if you still dont get; ask professor Chowdhury. Take my advice and you may get an A at least you should pull a B. Its on u
Mr.Chowdury is at times vague,but if the student does all of his or her assignments effectively, and attends class, they will definitely pass this course. Overall this class was easy because if the student knows how to type and work on powerpoint, they will make an A in the class.
He's the man for this class! But like any other class, dedication and and quest for knowledge are the keys sucess. So sign up for his class and enjoy the course.
This class is very easy for anyone who has a bit knowledge about computer. The professor is very nice helpful and accessible for additional help in the lab. He is always prepared for every class and has good notes for every chapter. Making an A is easy if you do all the labs.
The professor is very nice helpful and accessible for additional help in the lab. He is always prepared for every class and has good notes for every chapter. Making an A is easy if you do all the labs.
I haven't been in school for 6 years, but this professor really helped me out a lot. He's patient and helpful. Looking past the language barrier, he's a great professor!!!
Very good ... challenges you to think and problem solve on your own ... an enjoyable class
AWESOME! And very helpful he is a fantastic teacher...and very funny. One of my favorite college professors! His class is not hard...if you deserve an A you will get an A! Likewise with an F! but YOU WILL GET AN A! great class...fun and learned a lot!
Brilliant MAN!
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It's not really a hard class, if you go to class, take good notes, and do all your work than you should come with atleast a B. However, if you have absoluelty no interest in computer nor have any basic knowledge than maybe this class is not for you.
He is generally a nice person! But if you plan to take this course, dont take this professor! He expects you to know everything and his accent is thick! i personally had to drop this class because i didnt understand anything that he was teaching!
This professor was very helpful, very funny. If you plan to take this class - stay a chapter ahead of him, you will breeze through this class. I'm upset he is not teaching Math0098. He is a UNIQUE Instructor. vb
Heavy accent. I am told that he is trying too hard to keep students from dropping out. He can become obsessive with some alumnae. One should be very careful since one may just pass the grade without really learning the substance.
He is very helpful! He knows his stuff, gave extra time for the project and even tests! Noone is better professor than him for CSCI 1300,,, I truly recommend him, EASY A!!
This class was an easy A.. REally Recommended even if you don't know anything about computers. If you don't finish your work on time, you can do it the same day its due in class, he's flexible
Very hard teacher even though we speak the same language. He knows his materials but cannot teach them properly.
Great class. Wondeful professor. I learned much to carry me through my career.
You will just have try to do your best in terms of making the sacrifice so as to accomplish your goal in passing the class. I dont think he is that much of a great teacher, but can be a little lenient with regards to making up your grades. For persons like myself who struggle with the subject,one would be better with a professor who has more patien
Professor A C is great. Very helpful, explains clearly,and he gives you all the tools you need to pass his class. Take this professor
he's a great teacher, kind of thick accent, but still very clear, a moron who can't learn because of his accent is truly an idiot because it doesn't make a difference at all because he speaks so well. nice guy, helped a lot. will def. try and take him again.
he is really good!!! hes a lot better than dr.wolf. i wish i wouldve taken him before.
Mr. Chowdhury is a pretty decent teacher. Although he teaches pretty fast and the language barrier sometimes made things difficult, he is still a pretty good teacher. I had some problems at first, but towards the end of the semester I had a better undertanding. He lets you know ahead of time what to expect on the test, which is a plus!
Very helpful teacher, will help you if you help yourself. would advise anyone to take him,and be respectful, if he sees you caring mutually will do his part.
He is very smart. knows his stuff, but his syllabus and other files are all over the place and somewhat confusing. i took the hybrid course for this class so he was able to explain it. I wouldn't suggest taking this class online though since his information is not very clear. Accepts late work and gives bonuses. tests are long and difficult.
he's a great teacher. keeps you focused and amused. he is not hard to understand, and gives you the opportunity to ask questions, or tell him when he's "not speaking English. my only complaint is that he assigns too many assignments to be due at once. i.e. we have 13 assignments and one quiz all due(on one date)before our next class. Overwhelming!
i had to drop his class -_- he is very rude and hard to understand. if you go to his office hours hes really snobby.. no help
I liked this professor. However, he was not the best at explaining certain topics so I had to supplement with youtube and the textbook.
I am an international student in the U.S so i just start speaking english for a year. I can understand him clearly.
He is very rude. Whenever i asked him a question, he would reply with a smart comment. He talks, he does not teach.
I took Algebra in 8th grade, so the class was pretty easy for me but I would say that 80% of the class was struggling. If you don't show up for class and take good notes, you will definitely not pass. He also has a very heavy accent that is very hard to understand sometimes. He seems to care a lot, but maybe not enough. Expect LOTS of online hw.
He is very really great lec for MATH 1001. He really cares for his students and wants everyone to get a good grade. He has 4 tests, midterm and a final test. Be throughly prepared with the review tests he gives you before the tests, try to make a 100% on homeworks (unlimited trails) and do good in quizzes and you will get a easy A for sure!
Mr. Chowdhury is a great professor. He doesn't want to see anyone fail his class. His tests aren't every hard if you actually pay attention and practice the work you will do fine. He gives out a few extra points on tests to help your grade out too. He explains everything clearly and is willing to go the extra mile to make sure you get it.
He is a good professor, he breaks it down to the simplest level and the work he solves are very easy to understand. I will say he does his part as a professor the rest are up to the students to do the work.
Professor Chowdhury is a great teacher overall. If you consider yourself to be good at math, quantitative skills will come easy to you. We completed homework and quizzes on MyMathLab and had four tests plus a final. He would often add extra points to tests to help the class average. He really cares about his students but you have to work too.
I did not like this professor AT ALL. He doesn't explain anything well, and I literally had to go home and LEARN the material instead of just reviewing some notes. I basically taught myself in this class. He is pretty rude and condescending and when you ask a valid question, he'd say "It's right there on the board" or "I just said it". Don't take.
I struggled a LOT in this class. His accent is hard to understand sometimes, and I can only remember a handful of times when I actually learned something in his class. We had a sub ONCE and I learned more from her than from him. I barely got a B. He did give quizzes for 5 bonus points for each test, but he wouldn't apply all 5 points every time.
He is an awful teacher! he expected everyone to know everything already, he would also explain everything differently, I learned more from the textbook than from him. I wouldn't recommend taking his class. I skipped his class a lot and went to the tutoring center to get help, i'd show up to class and try to give him a chance but was always confused
He is very caring. His way of teaching is supernatural. He simply summerizes the hardest parts and does not like his students fail at all.
Please do not hesitate to take him for any of your classes because he teaches in a way that is understandable, like he shows all the steps and cares alot about the marks of his students. He will even give bonus points or quizzes for exams where students have not performed well. Also, you can approach him if you have any problems.
Good teacher, he gave us several extra credit opportunities and even reopened the online homework for those who missed it. He can sometimes be a bit confusing when explaining difficult concepts, but if you ask him questions he will always explain further. If you seriously struggle with math he may not be the best bet but otherwise i recommend him
You get lots of homework, but you get great preparation for tests. I would love to be in his class again if I got a chance.
His class is extremely hard, there are no quizzes only testing every week. No extra credit, heavy homework every night. Close due dates for every assignment, You can earn credit only by doing tutor sessions. I never in my life had a professor extremely hard as this class was. Good luck to future students you will most likely fail this class.
Crazy amount of homework. Expects you to learn almost everything outside of class.
There is alot of homework but if you have time to do it it's very easy. The proffeser has everything you need to learn in the content tab in Icollege and everything else is in MyLab very easy. You should not struggle in this class. The only reason i saw myself lacking behind is when i didnt study so seems pretty simple... Just Study.
DO NOT TAKE HIM FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA if you want to learn. He doesn't know how to teach and teaches you as if you already know the material. Any question you ask him will be met with a response, such as why you are asking him. Lots of homework On MyLab, which you will have to pay for at the beginning to have access throughout the course.
Honestly, my suggestion to anyone who has to take College Algebra(Math 1111). DO NOT TAKE ANY OF THE PROFESSORS AT THE CLARKSTON CAMPUS for this course unless you have no other choice but the Clarkston Campus.
RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN AS FAR AWAY FROM HIS COURSE AS POSSIBLE
I honestly don't get the negative reviews . I was hesitant to take his class because of the reviews, but my experience was completely different. he explained difficult concepts in a way that was easy to understand and he always answers my questions during class and helped me when i'm stuck. he also gives bonus quizzes.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
91%
Textbook Required
22%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.32 avg changeRatings by Course
1300
5.0
(2)CSC1300
5.0
(1)ATECH1203
5.0
(1)COMPUTER
5.0
(1)MATH097
5.0
(2)Difficulty by Course
COMP
5.0
CSI1300
5.0
COMSCI
5.0
MATH93445
5.0
1111
4.3