This is a new, young teacher, so he's still ironing things out with his teaching style. He really expects class participation, so reading the text he assignes is really important. He is also really funny!

He's new to teaching. I've done well in his course, but numerous students complain about his tests: Some multiple choice wording is confusing/misleading (believe he's adjusting his style on this). He's entertaining and goes out of his way to research student questions! Wouldn't *highly* recommend him just yet, but you can tell he's trying hard.

Very helpful, he is very interested in history and will answer all questions or go an find the out the answer if he does not know, very aproachable.

professor Hamkar was great, he was really funny, made lots of funny gestures, he engaged the class on a very comfortable level, If you want a good history class experience take his class. He is brand new to teaching and feels like he hass been doing it for years, better than many veteran teachers I have had. A real asset to the educational system.

AMAZING! One of the most helpful professors I have ever had. He really tries to have a relationship with the class. He is open to suggestions and willing to do what benefits the class the most. If you need a good history class take this class!!!

Very kind and understanding. Also very straight foward.

I have no interest in history but professor Hamkar's class was fairly enjoyable. He is a new teacher, very enthusiastic and very funny. The textbook was boring but the class discussions were good. Midterm and finals were easy because of the clear study guides. I think he is developing a good teaching style that will only get better with time.

Great teacher, loves his subject. Quizzes are somewhat difficult, it is important to take good notes in addition to reading the book. Tests are very easy, comprehensive study guides given and a 3x5 cheat sheet allowed as well as EC opportunities. He likes class participation so try to read the text before class sessions. Funny teacher, recommended.

I've been at Sierra for years, and this is by far the best professor I've had yet. He may be new but he knows his stuff and he has a real passion for teaching. Plus, he kept us laughing since day one. An A wont come easy, you have to work for it but it's not hard to try since he really gets you involved in the topics. Overall, highly recommended!

Fabulous teacher! he is really funny and has great hair! Attendance was mandatory, but he's so hot that I always wanted to go!

The tests are difficult and you must pay attention to the details. There is a lot of material that he covers so don't miss class and read your book.He's very helpful and willing to work with you. He brings a lot of energy and passion to history which makes it much more enjoyable. If you are looking for an easy class this is not the one for you.

Prof Hamkar is a great teacher. Lots of passion for his subject and tries to make it relevant to today. Enjoyed his class immensely and recommend highly. Works hard to make each class fun and interesting.

Professor Hamkar is my favorite teacher at Sierra. He has a great passion that you uses to infuse his class with alot of energy and interesting topics. He is very clear and is willing to alter his teaching to what students are interested in. Professor Hamkar should get a teacher of the year award in all honesty.

He is such a laid back teacher! He really works hard to keep the class interested, by far the best teacher I've had at Sierra. Take him and no one else.

This teacher is by far the best teacher i have had. hes young and knows how to relate the subject to his classes to make it interesting and hes funny. his midterm and final are labor intensive (they are full essays) but he gives you a full study guide that he pulls the question directly from. quizzes have no study guide so take good notes!

Great teacher that enjoys what he does. He was a student not to long ago so he really relates. He is the mold other teachers should follow. He really cares and it shows.

Behzad is by far the best history professor and possibly the best professor I have ever had. His lectures are fun and engaging and he always answers any and all questions you may have. His quizes are difficult but he provides all the teaching neccesary for you to pass them if you study. I definitely reccomend taking his class!

By far the best professor I have had. Effectively blends current events and humor to keep class interesting, and current. Before taking his class, I was dreading taking history, but now I look forward to going to his class. Plus, he has great hair..

One of the more energetic professors that I've had. He keeps class interesting, and seems to actually care about the subject he's teaching. Midterm and final are in class essays, but he gives a study guide beforehand, so it's not so bad. Homework is mostly reading, a few short typed assignments. Lectures don't cover all of reading, though.

Behzad is a great teacher! Loves what he teaches! Make sure you do your homework carefully, he grades moderatly hard on it. No study guides for the quiz's but thre is one for the big tests.

Awesome class. He is extremely helpful and made history fun and interesting =] Definetly take him!!!

My favorite teacher at sierra thus far. great energy keep the class interesting and he's pretty funny. the quizes are a little tough but just pay attention in class and take good notes. If ever you get a chance to bring up Michael Jordon or complement his lovely hair i would recommend it.

Hamkar is an awesome teacher. There are never any surprises on the quizzes he gives which is 3 and the midterm/final are essays but you get a study guide and they aren't hard at all. He is a really good guy and loves history. Even if you aren't a huge history person he will get you interested.

Professor Hamkar is the best history teacher I ever had. I hated history until I entered his class. He made history so fun to learn. He relates to students, makes you laugh, and is just a joy to be around. There are never any surprises at quizzes and tests and he explains everything so clearly. If you have questions he is always happy to answer you

Hamkar is the BEST history teacher out there. I learned tons! Would take him again and strongly recommend his class to others. I hope he'll be back at Sierra.

Awesome teacher. He has a great way of teaching the subject that makes it interesting. History is usually not my favorite class but this one was great. Some homework but not much, a couple quizes, lowest gets dropped, and a midterm and final in essay forms in a blue book. If any class is available with him, definitely take it.

BEST BEST BEST BEST history teacher ever. I HATED history until i took him as an instructor. Everytime he told a story about history it was so interesting I always WANTED to come to class. Barely used book to read since it was boring, but he made it so interesting I even considered changing my major. LOVE him :) Take him you will not regret it!

The Best Teacher at Sierra College hands down. Passionate about history and knowlegeable at the same time. Has homework to keep you up to speed on the reading and is very clear on his directions. If you have the option, take this teacher. You will not regret it.

Hamkar is awesome and makes learning history interesting and fun. He is very knowledgeable, thorough, objective, and gets the class to participate in groups and as individuals on a daily basis.Definately keeps it interesting.

Awesome class! Best teacher I've ever had. He's knowledgeable and hilarious and very motivated to teach! If you can get his class, you won't be disappointed. There is daily homework but it's not tough and he gives you study guides for the tests. If you do your homework and pay attention in class you'll get a good grade.

One of the hardest working professors at Sierra college. He truly cares for his students and I cannot respect him enough for that.

He is the best teacher! I was not excited about taking a history class but he makes it fun and is very clear. He always gives you "pearls of wisdom" as he calls it. haha He is so passionate about history, I RECOMMEND!

The student that posted on 12/6 is mad because he had to read a text book for homework and tests. Hamkar is an amazing teacher and is passionate about his history. His enthusiasm is infectious. Yes, he expects participation, but it's only 0.05% (25pts) of your grade. Younger, cleaver, energetic teacher. Recommended 100%.

Professor Hamkar is an incredible instructor. I took Professor Defoe for 17B, and I enjoyed Professor Hamkar's teaching much better. Hamkar is very passionate about history. He truly wants his students to get their moneys worth. Professor Hamkar's work ethic is unparalleled. Read the text and study, and you will have no problems with this course.

Fantastic instructor!! Limited knwldge prior 2 class & finished wanting more.Teaches in clear & relatable way.V personable & funny.Helps students consider 200+ y/o events from modern perspective.Not just lectures& memorizing, involves you in learning.Clear expectations.Must read txtbk, yes.(2/13 rater.Ur in college)SG's 4 tests.V highly recommend!!

A little left of center in some of his narratives on history, but all around a great guy. Very funny, loves to help his students, and keeps class engaged. Definitely would recommend him.

A fantastic teacher. Very passionate and will go out of his way to research questions he doesn't know the answers to. A great guy who keeps the class engaged and goes into deep detail in some usually glossed-over areas, though at the cost of skipping over some big yet still key events. He does make meme jokes though, and you will groan.

He's a very good teacher who is very organized and has the class completely outlined. All the material is right in front of you, and the lectures are very easy to follow. I definitely would recommend.

This guy may be the coolest guy on campus. His teaching style is combo powerpoint and video, he answers all the questions he can and researches the ones he can't to answer them the next class. The class is well paced and fun because of the interaction, I recommend him to everyone. PS he has more styles than a hotel has towels.

Great professor. Motivating and inspirational.

I loved Professor Hamkar. I enjoyed his class and his way of teaching. He's really funny and makes class not so unbearable. The homework is really easy and he gives out a lot of extra credit opportunities. Downside to his class though is that his quizzes are soo hard. The class is really easy-just STUDY for the quizzes and you'll get an A

From jammy-jams, to pearls of wisdom, Professor Hamkar is the real deal. Easily the best teacher I have had in my entire academic career, let alone Sierra College. The guy genuinely cares about his students and their education. Sierra is crazy not to have him teaching full time. I wish he taught more classes just so I could take him again.

I loved Professor Hamkar. His lectures are interesting, engaging, funny, student opinions are respected. I didn't think the tests were too hard, but then I liked the lectures so much, I actually listened and took notes. Plus he provides slides on Canvas, they are helpful too. I love his style too!

Great outfits. Fun. Take EC Opp. Read the book even if it is optional! Maybe pop quizzes. I took over the summer and learned a lot. But focuses more on negative aspects less of as he calls "Disney History", nice change of perspective. Will write a couple papers. Study, PARTICIPATE, not lot EC, and attend and you will pass with a no less than a BA.

Had this class in the morning and it brightened my day. Do the work even decently and youll get a B no doubt. Study for an A. Hes a great teacher

He is hands down the most amazing history teacher I've ever had. He's funny, interesting, and genuinely cares to get to know his students. I don't like history, but he makes it much more interesting for me. Sadly, the tests and quizzes are not easy at all. I pay attention and study what he tells us to, yet I just can't seem to do well on them.

Hamkar is very passionate and pushes you to be a great student. His lectures were engaging and very fun. Absolutely loved this class.

Professor Hamkar creates a great learning environment for students that will not become History majors (while maintaining enough meat to keep the buffs interested). The lectures were engaging. There was a small assignment each week; just to make sure you were reading the materials. Overall the class was fun and easy.

Pro. Hamkar is a bit full of himself, but he knows it! He jokes a lot, but what I appreciated was how involved his lectures are. He's very engaging and makes the material interesting. History is my least favorite subject. He focuses on the why and the effects instead of just dates and names. Tests are tough though, you need to know the material!

Hamkar was very lively and spunky professor. This class was extremely entertaining! I left every signle day feeling like I learned something, and it was a wonderful feeling. He is not a professor that you can really just skate by in his class.. It takes work. There and random "reward for your reading" quizzes.. Yellow sheets will save your life!

He totally keeps the class interesting, he is a fair and tough grader, doesn't take late work unfortunately but he clearly states that in the syllabus. I like his outlook on history and his sense of humor that he injects into his lectures. However, I hated how much we had to read in the textbook. Thank God it was interesting cause it was a lot!!

Professor Hamkar is a down to earth, nice guy and a great professor. He cares about history and he caters to his students interests. History is stereotyped as boring but he makes it relevant and if you come to learn, you'll love his class. He is good at lecturing and he has a very narrativeconversational style. Prepare to read and have quizzes

Professor Hamkar is a great teacher, he is very passionate about his students, and very passionate about history and he's funny. That being said this is a very difficult class. There are random reading quizes, and the tests are hard. If you're looking for an easy A, I wouldn't recommend. If you really want to learn history, this is a great class.

Warning: You are going to have to work for your grade. You cannot use notes on quizzes, or tests, and they are not easy. You will need to be able to write comprehensive essays on a variety of topics from memory. Professor Hamkar is an excellent instructor with a strong knowledge of history. His classes are fun and his lectures are very interesting.

I took History 17B as a sophomore in highschool and had no troubles. There are no surprises and is hilarious during lectures. He does tend to be a hard grader on the one essay you write and some people had troubles with their midterm and final . There were only a few quizzes but they were word for word his lectures.

I took 17B in class last semester and I loved it. His lectures are not only hilarious but very interesting and inclusive. He does give pop quizzes BUT he lets you use notes. He gives you the questions word for word a few days in advance and lets you use that. HIs online course is a lot of work and more challenging, definitely requires more reading

Hamkar is definitely the best professor I've had so far. I was not looking forward to history but he made it interesting. The assignments aren't too difficult but I took the class online in the summer and you do have to keep up with the work. He keeps up on grading and is a fair grader. Everything he gives you to do is clearly described.

Honestly, in 8 years of college, two JC's and one university, he is one of the best professors I've ever had. As a nursing major, I HATED history, I had zero interest in it, and now I cannot wait to take another history class, with this professor. He's awesome. Also, his pearls of wisdom are on point. I created a RMP account just for him.

I took Professor Hamkar for the Summer 2015 and he is the best professor I've ever had! He's really passionate about History and he give a ton of extra credit:). Also he gives reading quizzes so be prepared for a lot of reading but another then that he's totally awesome and good looking:D. I would definitely recommend taking him.

Professor Hamkar is by far the best teacher I have ever had. Hands down. U get a study guide each week that outlines the chapters to read, he gives a summary of those chapters, gives you the key terms, and 3 questions to answer. Read the chapters, define key terms, answer questions, Guaranteed A. Wish every teacher was Hamkar aka MJ aka GOAT

I love his class he is a teacher that really helps you understand what you're learning, he is pretty funny I highly recommend this professor he makes you work for the grade you want but if you do the readings and the little homework he gives you, you will have an A easily.

I loved Professor Hamkar! I love history, but he makes it interesting for anyone not interested in history as well. Has very thorough and clear lectures, not too much homework, and provides interesting video clips with his lectures which is nice. He's a very funny man, if you love sarcasm you will think this man is hilarious! Great teacher.

Great teacher, always willing to help, always made the class fun and interetsing, especially when your like me and not good at history. Do the homework, study and tests wont be that hard, but definitely tries to get you thinking and challenge you. "reward you for reading quizzes" are an Easy A, he uses a lot of videos w/ lectures. Would take again.

Great Professor! Offers help to students who want to learn. Lectures are unique so listen for main ideas. Offers extra credit. Able to connect with students. Exams are doable. Reading is a must if you want a passing grade. Makes history interesting, and entertaining as well. Very knowledgable, and approachable man! Would recommend him to anyone!

Hamkar makes this class way easy for students. He provides material before the lecture and occasionally assigns pop quizzes based on that. His tests and quizzes can be a little difficult, but understanding the material should make it easier. Do the homework, read the material, understand how he works and it's an easy A.

I took this class ONLINE. Discussion boards, a couple short essays, and multiple choice tests based directly on the reading and his lectures. I LEARNED A LOT in this class and I really enjoyed Professor Hamkar's assigned material. I wouldn't say it was easy but I earned an A with room to spare.

It was my very first Semester at Sierra college so i wasn't sure how things would be, but Professor Hamkar definitely made me realize that if i just work for what u want i can get it! So no this class is not an easy A, but if your willing to put in the effort, if your open minded, and actually want to learn, then take Professor hamkar!

One of my fav professors!

This is probably the best teacher I've had so far. The class structure is ON POINT. You know what to read, what to know before class, what to know on the quiz's and tests. Its all up to you what grade you want. He provides the material in an easy to understand manner, and does not overload your brain with non sense like other survey classes do.

Professor Hamkar is funny and likes to make his lectures interesting.

Behzad honestly cares about the material and the students willingness to learn it and it shows. He makes the lectures very entertaining. (was very nice for an 8am class) he encourages everyone to participate too which is cool. 3 very easy homework assignments but lots of pop quizzes that will sneak up on you but he gives study guides. 2 tests

Professor Hamkar is my man, possibly the best teacher i've had. He cares about the student not his/her grade. He's very relatable and is always willing to answer any questions. He loves his subject and makes it fun. If you don't like history you probally will after taking his class.

I loved Professor Hamkar! He was absolutely awesome. Very clear with his grading rubrics, and always willing to help. I wish he was teaching online for 17B! I would take him again in a heart beat!

Easy class Online. You can do the weekly HW in 3hrs tops! You have to post on a discussion board with a mini essay, 300 words, weekly after reading his lecture notes and the book. You need the books to quote from but don't read them, just pull quotes from them! Re read his lecture notes before the exam and search the exam ?'s on google and quizlet!

A truly great online professor. Provides material for students to read to get several point of view, then poses a discussion question that requires critical thinking. Also has a great sense of humor, gives specific feedback, grades by the rubric, and gave all students a 10/10 on a discussion board without requiring a response.

I or 2 weekly discussion boards on topics. Due midnight Saturdays. No late work taken because he already sets you up for success & gives ample time for completion. It's not tough, just read the book/lecture, do the work & it can be an easy A. Procrastination got me a B, but I learned a lot! 5 simple online tests, 10 boards; lowest of each dropped.

Grades tough on essay posts, even when all criteria is met. Class is well structured, consistent, lectures easy to follow and the work is not difficult.

One of the best teachers I have had during my time at Sierra! Professor Hamkar managed to make his online class a pretty personable one. He provides a written form of his lecture and you can hear his voice come across. His online class is one of the best online classes you could take and I highly recommend it!

Hamkar does a great job of engaging his students, even in his online class. He provides a written form of his lecture that creates a more personable online classroom. He is arguably one of the best online professors at Sierra, and I am sure he is great in person as well! However, be sure to stay on top of things since it is easy to fall behind.

Awesome teacher! Made history enjoyable. Great sense of humor and as long as you do your weekly reading and show up to class, he makes it very easy for you to succeed. I can't recommend him enough.

Great professor! All I can say is take him!!!! He makes learning history fun. Lectures are not boring at all.

Professor Hamkar is amazing. He takes a subject that is dull to many students and makes it interesting and informative. He makes you work for your grade but sets you up for success. 4 tests.. 2 are 25 multiple choice and the midterm and final are both 25 multiple choice with one essay question. He is a must take.

I took this professor for 17A and 17B and he's awesome. His lectures are very interactive and it's a reasonable amount of work for an online class. Doing a thorough job on the discussion boards is pretty adequate preparation for exams. He's fair and not such a tough grader, but he is attentive to detail. There is small extra credit at the end.

If you are not confident in with history I strongly encourage you to take Professor Hamkar's class. His class is simple yet so engaging and you learn so much. It comes with a fair amount of work (to be expected in a college class) but he goes out of his way for his students. He by no means "spoon feeds" the class to you but he is there to help you.

Compared to other classes I have taken Professor Hamkar was an easy, easy A. But like everything in life you do need to work at it to pass.

Great professor, she drops lowest discussion board and exam!

By far the best professor I've had. His written lectures were often long, but never boring. His 8-week class consisted of ten discussions (300-500 words, 10 pts) and five tests (25 q's, 50 pts). He drops the lowest disc. and test grades. Eeeaassyy A. As long as you can dedicate time to the class and follow the rubric, you'll be just fine. :)

One of the many great things about Hamker is his sense of humor and the great stories he incorporates into lectures. He makes history interesting & relevant, relating historical events to the modern day. He pushes the class to really think about how the past has influenced us. I never used to enjoy history until I took Hamkar, now I love it!

Hamkar is the man. Definitely take him for any history! Read, do the posts, you get an A

I really recommend this course to anyone who is looking to knock out a history class. I took the online 8 week course and I will definitely be taking him for 17B because this was a breeze if you manage your time. He drops a post & a test so if you do the work its an easy A. No essays & yes you have to read. Loved it though!

I like Prof. Hamkar, but his online 8wk history classes are fairly tough. Its very fast pace, LOTS of reading, and SUPER test heavy. Sometimes the exams had questions that were impossible to answer from the readings/lectures. The only assignments you have are discussion posts and tests, so thats nice. But do poorly on either and you're outta luck.

History sucks, he makes it easy. I took online so theres going to be excessive amounts of reading. But he narrows it done to specific pages and its not that bad. Discussions every week and exams every other week usually. Best professor for history. Take him!

Love, love, love Professor Hamkar! He is a truly amazing person and the best professor I have ever had! His classes are well structured and he is fair with his grading policy. I wish that all my professors could teach the way Prof Hamkar does. I was lucky to have taken a few of his history classes. Highly recommended! -A former student at ARC

Very good lecturer and extremely personable. While he can be a tough grader he has a clear passion for the subject and will help you succeed. Some of the best discussions I've ever had in a class before.

Professor Hamkar is one of the best professors I've had. He is always prepared, gives outstanding lectures and often has the whole class laughing. He does a phenomenal job presenting the information. He inspires others to learn and gives them multiple opportunities to prove what they've learned. You'll get the exact grade that you work for.

Very great prof- answered my emails, was clear, graded fair. Wasn't a lot of weekly work, took 4-5 hours each week. His lectures are informative, funny and tells WHY it matters. Such a great experience in his online class. Read+DB every week and respond. He made the online class very simple. Would highly recommend. Drops lowest DB and test. Awesome

Took him for 17A and now 17B- even easier now that I knew exactly how the class goes down. His lectures are great, very interesting to read (I usually scanned over it and the GML reading). A weekly discussion post of 300 words. He is an easy grader if you answer the prompt. Quizlet helps. Tests can be tough. He's fabulous- would highly recommend

Great professor! Consistent amount of work and due dates, and very easy to reach outside of class (he is in regular contact with his students). Easy homework, easy exams, very easy class. Definitely take this professor if you need a history class; you won't regret it.

Professor Hamkar is a top notch professor. This man is not only brilliant but very witty. He will pretty much make you laugh each time you are in class. Even if you might not like history, Hamkar will definitely get you interested. If you don't study the tests can be hard. Overall amazing professor.

I took the eight-week class, so there definitely was a load for the eight weeks. The professor has a clear grading area, and always replies to emails. He has a very good and organized class. You have to actually try and not slack. The exams are a bit hard, you need to make sure you actually read and highlight the review up. Managable to get an A.

I loved this class, and Professor Hamkar is fantastic! His assignments are clear and simple, lectures are easy and enjoyable to read, & the required text is really interesting. We had one final project that we worked on throughout the term & received feedback on, which was so helpful. I don't have a single negative thing to say, take his class!

Make sure to read the lectures and the textbook. The exams were very difficult so make sure to read the material. There were a total of 4 exams, 4 essays, and 8 discussions. He drops the lowest score in each category. Professor Hamkar also offered extra credit which really helped my grade.

The class itself is a lot of work to do in a very condensed period of time, a lot of your time will be reading with considerably less writing. No particular part is hard if you pay attention and care, and the professor does the best job anyone could at making this course streamlined, easy to understand, and easily manageable. The book's good also.

3 exams, 3 short essays, 1DBQ- lowest score of each is dropped + final paper. The ungraded quizzes & lectures were really helpful. This class didn't demand a whole lot of time, prof gives good feedback & is understanding. Overall an interesting and pretty good class! Just do the work + take notes and you'll get an A.

Loved this guy even tho never met since took online. I could tell he actually read my papers and gave great feedback. Never expected to enjoy this Gen Ed required class, but I really did. Weirdly, I liked the text- Fonors. Also, he uses John Green lectures- fast way to learn. He drops lowest scores which is very generous. Highly recommend.

Prof Hamkar is THE best. I took his class back in 2017 and I'm writing this at the end of 2024; that's the impact he made. I was going through a really tough time and he was always checking in with me to make sure I passed and that I was okay. You won't regret taking his class. Not only does he care about what he teaches, but he makes it fun too.

If you put in the work, you will get an A.