3.9

Bhushan Kapoor

Information Systems - California State University Fullerton

3.9
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
88%
Would Retake
88
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3.9
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

88%

Would Retake

88

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What Students Say

As long as you pay attention to his lectures, and follow with the examples and do the homework, you will understand the material and get an A

ISDS361A - 5.0 rating

Short HW, a case study, e/c quizzes

ISDA361A - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

13%

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Reviews (88)
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ISDS454
May 24, 2003

He is nice and class is so easy.

5.0
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ISDS361A
Jun 27, 2003

clear, helpful, makes sure that everyone understands the topics

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ISDS361A
Jul 15, 2003

He is a great teacher, especially compared to the other ISDS teachers I've taken at CSUF. He explains everything well, and is very willing to help. He even lets class go early everyday. I wish he taught 361B.

5.0
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ISDS361A
Oct 1, 2003

Very helpful, makes sure that entire class knows the stuff, very flexible, easy lab work and tests.

5.0
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ISDS454
Nov 19, 2003

VERY HELPFUL & KNOWLEDGEBLE

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ISDS265
Dec 21, 2003

Great professor. He is very easy going and extremely knowledgeable. Easy to get a B but must work hard for an A.

5.0
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ISDS454
Apr 21, 2004

great instructor! really outgoing and helpful when needed. also very lenient and understanding as far projects and term paper. short 15 minute presentation on a group project, only one person can present not everyone is obliged to talk.

4.0
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ISDS265
May 1, 2004

took him in the summer...sweet man always looking out for his students...its a highly passable course...

5.0
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ISDS265
May 10, 2004

easy!!! dont even buy the book (you do need the excel and access books for the hw). but dont read! just study/print quizzes from the books website before the tests/quizzes

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ISDS265
Jun 3, 2004

nice guy, but retarted tests. test excel & access thru scanrons rather than in class labs which means that you'll have to memorize ALL the detail steps (data, sort, ascending, etc) for excel & access.

3.0
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ISDS265
Jul 19, 2004

An absolutely USELESS class. I didn't know excel & access before, and know even less after taking the class. EASY B. NOT EASY A. Whoever rated this guy HOT?!

5.0
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ISDS361A
Sep 6, 2004

very clear.Helps everyone.Clear notes in class> Test is not hard and you can take a page of hand written notes, which helped me a lot.No homework collected

4.0
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ISDS
Sep 20, 2004

Easy Class, don't buy the third book, just do the homework and you'll pass without showing up for class.

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ISDS265
Feb 1, 2005

He's very easy-going teacher. Not a lot of student pay attention in his class b/c of that. I wish I take this class online. I got an easy "A," only study from practice test <textbook didn't help>. But, you will definately need to do your HW, in order to get a good grade. It helps!

3.0
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ECON335
Feb 1, 2005

Boring, but easy class. Don't need a book, just study out from his study guide(he gave it b4 the tests). Just remember and write it all(tough grader) to get the good grade on exam. 1st exam was scantron, 2nd and final were essay. Term paper is very easy. He's very easy-going teacher.

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ISDS265
May 9, 2005

You really don't need to atend class, but show up for tests and turn in homework. If you don't go to class read the book! Everything you need to know is in the sylabus. Tests aren't easy but not really hard either, if you read (or attend class) and did the homework you should get a reasonable grade.

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ISDS361A
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2005

One of the Easier Teachers for ISDS 361A. He is a very nice teacher. His tests are fairly easy if you did your HW. He doesnt collect HW & Tests are all Multiple Choice!! Take Him! You will Pass!

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ISDS361A
Oct 21, 2005

DR. KAPOOR IS THE BEST ISDS PROF. HE EXPLAINS IN PARTS WHERE STUDENTS UNDERSTAND BETTER. HE IS ALWAYS HELPFUL, CAN ASK HIM QUESTIONS AT ANYTIME. HE HAS OFFICE HOURS TO HELP OUT STUDENTS. I REPEATED THIS CLASS WITH DR. KAPOOR AND LEARNED THE THINGS I DID NOT LEARN THE FIRST TIME. HE DOES NOT COLLET HW, M/C EXAMS. EXAMS ARE EASY IF YOU DO THE HW.

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ISDS265WEB
Dec 29, 2005

TAKE this class online, piece of cake. The homework is soooo easy, all you have to do is FOLLOW directions and your guranteed an A on the homework. As for the exams I think 50 multiple choicE ?'s. Exams were more focused on the IST book then the other 2, there were ?'s regarding Access and Excel, but just do the online quizzes and you'll do fine.

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ISDS265WEB
May 14, 2006

The homework is not hard at all. His tests are based mostly out of the IST book, but the questions are totally random. First 2 tests were'nt that bad, but the 3rd one was competely random and had nothing to do with what was studied. Did not enjoy the class at all and did not learn anything by taking it on the web.

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ISDS551
May 25, 2006

Entry level IS/IT class for grad students. If you are an IS major you have no excuse to not get an "A" - this is an easy class. No H/W, 1 group report, 1 mid term and 1 final (all m/c). Report can be on mostly any business related IT technology (security, MIS systems, etc). Professor is good, but seems some info he gives is outdated.

5.0
1.0
ISDS265
Jun 1, 2006

I took the online class and got an A. Homework is really easy and tests are based on the text and similar to the practice exams online.

5.0
1.0
ISDS454
Aug 29, 2006

E A S Y!!!!!!!!!!!! summer class! wow, I was expecting huge projects! turned out to be a walk in the park.

5.0
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ISDS361
Oct 12, 2006

The most patient prof. I've ever seen. He will explain things over and over, until you understand. 3 tests and 2 sets of excel assignments (which are very easy). Tests are fair and he lets you use a page of notes. Do the homework and you should get a A or B

5.0
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ISDS361A
Dec 12, 2006

He gives 3 tests and 2 Excel assignments. The first and third tests are easy, but the second test is a little more difficult. The Excel assignments are a breeze. He allows a sheet of notes for each test. You have to take Dr. Kapoor. He is very nice and extremely patient. Go to class, do the homework and you should be fine. Dr. Kapoor is the best!

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ISDS361A
Dec 20, 2006

Dr. Kapoor is great. He makes sure the class understands the material before he moves on. You still have to know the material. The tests can be tricky at times. I'm glad I took him...great teacher.

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ISDS361A
Dec 25, 2006

This is hard/complex subject. Practice the problems over and over. Go to class, his exams are straight out of his lecture notes. Dr. Kapoor is best prof. for ISDS. M/C exams, two easy XL take home project. He is great, take him and you'll be glad you did.

5.0
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ISDS361A
Jan 9, 2007

OMG!! I don't think I've ever met anyone as nice/patient as Dr. Kapoor. Take him he is absolutely the one to take for ISDS peroid. Add the class early b/c he will NOT add ANYONE regardless of any excuse or reason first day of class so Act Now and register for this class while you still have a chance to take him. Good Luck everyone.

5.0
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ISDS361A
Jan 24, 2007

I didn't pass his class and I feel like a total idiot. He's a great teacher and has taught this subject very well. It's not that hard to study for, but just don't be lazy. Kapoor will help you out a lot if you need it, never hesitate to ask him questions. I'm trying to add him right now, hopefully I get in again for a 2nd shot at this.

5.0
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ISDS361A
Apr 26, 2007

He is the best ISDS professor. Go to class & make sure you do the homework, easy bucks. MC tests and he pretty much gives you the test questions on the review day.

3.0
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ISDS361A
May 22, 2007

PRACTICE THOSE HW PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY COULD BE ON THE EXAMS, 2ND EXAM WAS PRETTY HARD, I THINK IT WAS TOO LONG AND WE DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO FINISH. THE FINAL WAS BETTER THAN THE 2ND EXAM, MUCH EASIER AT SOME POINT. DO WELL ON THE 1ST AND THE FINAL AND YOU SHOULD PASS THE CLASS!!!

3.0
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ISDS361A
Aug 6, 2007

Exam 1 is easy. but exam 2 is hard! Also he really didn't teach the material of final exam becasue we didn't have time. I asked him if I can visit him in his office to ask him some question on the final week. He said he doesn't have any office hour on final week....

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ISDS361A
Aug 10, 2007

Dr. Kapoor is avery patient teacher. If you don't understand the materiaal, he will go over it with you. Do the homeowrk, though!

3.0
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ISDS361A
Aug 23, 2007

You can pass the class if you put enough effort into it, otherwise it could be challenging. 2 exams and 1 final, 2 hw which doesn't count much. Try to do your best on the first exam because it WILL get harder in the 2nd exam. He lets you use 1 page of notes for every test so take that advantage. goodluck!!!

5.0
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ISDS361A
Dec 15, 2007

Class was fair, most questions on tests were from lectures, attend class and just make the effort. Include definitions he gives during lectures and examples on your cheat sheet. I got an A in the class.

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ISDS361A
Jan 10, 2008

You have to attend class, if not you will miss out on concepts and theory. Frist test was easy, second test, very hard, the final, I aced it (28 out of 30). Ended up w/a B in the class, no curve whatsoever, what do you expect, he is a math professor! You have to listen very closely to him, he speaks softly and with a thick accent.

4.0
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ISDS361A
May 21, 2008

In my honest opinion, Professor Kapoor wasn't a "great" teacher. Pros-he's a nice man, patient with students, and his lectures are pretty understandable. Cons-not very approachable in office, only goes over HW questions 3/5th of the time, it doesn't seem like he really prepares for the class, and tests aren't much like homework. Wish I took Skordi~

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ISDS361A
May 28, 2008

I thought ISDS was going to be harder. You have to go to his class, pay attention, and take good notes. The two projects were fairly easy. Hes a good, patient teacher. Never did the homework and i dozed off alot and i still came away with a C. Make a good cheat sheet that you actually understand. Good luck.

5.0
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ISDS361A
Jun 8, 2008

I thought he was great. He was really clear and extremely patient. He definitely went over all the HW. I never studied until the evening and day of, which i don't recommend, but I still walked away with a B. Make sure you go to class, take notes, and make a good cheat sheet.

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ISDS361A
Aug 28, 2008

Can't understand what the man is saying. And very hard to look at the professor. You will see when you take him. The Chair of stats.

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ISDS361A
Nov 9, 2008

HARD. i dont get many Cs, but i might even fail this class. get a tutor or a group and understand everything. not just know how to do the homework, but UNDERSTAND why ure doing it. class average is a D. heard he does not curve.

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ISDS361A
Dec 26, 2008

worst professor ever!!! make sure you see up front-heavy accent and writes TINY!!! claims to help but he's useless. exams are hard nothing like the hwk or lecture. dont take him!

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ISDS361A
Jan 7, 2009

I've never got a "D"! I understand math operations, but his examples were confusing. You have to strain to hear him, and I sat in the front! I agree, unless you're in a study group or have a really good tutor, I do not recommend taking this prof., and since I have to take the course again, it will definitely be with one I can understand.

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ISDS361
Jan 12, 2009

I had NEVER failed a class till his class. The material is REALLY hard if you don't understand it. Get a tutor from the beginning and you'll do fine. If you understand STATS, you're fine, but if you're like me and don't, get a tutor ASAP. He gives you a cheat sheet for every test, USE IT.

2.0
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ISDS361A
Jan 14, 2009

I'm not gonna lie, stats is hard subject. Although this teacher is nice, it is kind of hard to understand him. He writes small and sometimes stares aimlessly at the class for a long time. I dont know if he is the best professor for this subject but he is definitley somewhere in the middle. Even though you wont want to, go to class!

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ISDSA365
Jan 27, 2009

One of my favorite teachers. He give good lecture notes (should go to every class, otherwise you'll be lost). Give good examples and willing to help with the homework problems. Be sure to do the homework if you want an A. 2 computer projects, 2 exams, and a final. Exams are require you to understand the subject well.

1.0
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ISDS361A
Feb 7, 2009

worst professor! i have never failed a class until now. he can't teach and writes small.

5.0
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ISDS361A
Oct 8, 2009

Professor Kapoor's notes are crystal clear, though written small. Pay attention in class and make sure to do the homework and you will be fine. Super easy homework and projects. His explanations make a difficult subject simple. A page of notes allowed for his multiple-choice midterms. A breeze!

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ISDS361A
May 22, 2010

HW is optional but test are drastically worded different than class lecture and HW. He explains the material fairly. I wouldn't say he's a bad professor but he sure could improve on explaining the material better. You are able to use a 1 page cheat sheet on the exam. Overall, exam questions are tricky and the lecture and HW doesn't prepare you.

1.0
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ISDS361A
Jun 2, 2010

Sit in the front row or you won't hear him. Test is nothing like the hw or lecture. Boring class but you should go. Now that I have to take this class again, I wish i would have done more to prepare. Very hard.

2.0
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ISDS361A
Jun 25, 2010

His notes are not bad at all, they're all really clear and hw is not graded. Unfortunately the exams are way off from the hw and if you visit his office hours he'll refuse to help you get a better grade

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ISDSA
Jul 8, 2010

Kapoor makes Stats an easy subject. The KEY to getting an A in his class is to attend EVERY class and take down notes on everything on the board.. and I can't emphasize enough how important it is to DO THE HOMEWORK!! the homework helps you a lot!! I got an A in the class :)

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ISDA361A
Jul 9, 2010

2 midterms, 1 final, and 2 small projects, all of which are ambiguously difficult. He gives out homework every class which helps understand concepts but does not help with the exams. Exams are curved so just try to do better than your peers. The content is difficult so this professor gets an average at best assist students do well. He helps though.

5.0
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ISDS361A
Jul 15, 2010

He was okay teacher, he tries to help you with hw materials a lot and his notes are really helpful for the exams. Just attend class everytime and go over the homework and the notes and some examples in the book you will get an A.

3.0
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ISDS361A
Aug 3, 2012

This summer course was extremely difficult. Be prepared to study at least 4 hours a day for one month, if not more. The subject is hard enough. You only get a midterm and final and bunch of online hw and quizzes. The quizzes and hw help but not much. You must really ace those tests. Final worth 46%.

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ISDS361A
Nov 8, 2012

he makes a difficult subject very easy, and the rest is on you. you need to study and do the HW or you WILL forget

5.0
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ISDS361A
Aug 13, 2013

As long as you pay attention to his lectures, and follow with the examples and do the homework, you will understand the material and get an A

5.0
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ISDS361A
Dec 16, 2013

Professor Kapoor is a great instructor. The course subject is tough, but you can achieve success if you stay on track with lectures, homework assignments and quizzes. I can usually glean information without having to study; not the case with this class. I studied very hard for each exam and will end up with an A or A+.

5.0
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ISDS361A
Jan 4, 2014

While this is an online class, the exams are given on campus. Professor Kapoor tapes his lectures and posts them online. While he will answer your questions via e-mail or the class forum, he also has office hours if you need them. Most of the points in the class come from the midterms and final. Do the homework and STUDY!

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ISDS361A
Grade: B
May 7, 2014

Excellent teacher! Would recommend to my friends. If you have questions just ask and he will gladly help you.

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ISDS361A
Grade: B
May 31, 2014

Exams are not easy. First one is easiest and the next 2 are hard. Make sure to study a lot for them. Textbook is confusing but the online lectures are very good. I did not understand anything until I listened to the lectures. Project, homework and online quizzes are relatively easy. Focus most of your time on the exams for sure. Recommend him.

3.0
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ISDS361A
Dec 29, 2014

I don't recommend him. 1 Project+Online HW&Quizzes+3 Tests The tests were pretty hard. You get 1 cheat sheet. Some of the questions were similar to the quizzes and hw. His video lectures are out of date, hard to see and understand since they were from 2007 : The textbook is EXTREMELY vague and does not have solution explanations :'(

5.0
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361A
Dec 30, 2014

This was the first time I have taken an online course where the professor uploaded video lectures. Dr. Kapoors video lecture proved to be extremely helpful when it came to understanding concepts in statistics and with the online homeworkquizzes. I absolutely LOVED that he went over many examples from each chapter and homework questions. This help

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361A
Jan 5, 2015

Given that this hard topic is hard to learn even more when you dont have direct face to face time with the professor - I got a lot from watching the recordings several times until I understood the concept. The professor was very helpful and was willing to meet a different times to go over any questions.

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ISDS361A
Grade: B
May 14, 2015

I admit I pretty much screwed up by not doing anything every week for this class. Being online, you really need to be diligent to be able to keep up with the material. Exams are tough but you get a cheat sheet. I recommend watching his lecture videos weekly to understand the material instead of learning from the textbook (steps were not clear).

5.0
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ISDS361A
May 14, 2015

Dr. Kapoor is a really nice person. The hardest part of the class is the material itself. He gives you a month or so to finish each set of homework. He has lecture videos available for each chapter. Allows a cheat sheet which helped a ton during tests. All tests (2 midterms, 1 final) were on campus. The course was very organized and clear.

4.0
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361A
May 27, 2015

Good professor overall. Clear and concise. Makes sense when giving lectures. You really have to study because the material itself is hard.

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ISDS361A
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2015

Great teacher. Tells you exactly what is going to be on the exam (through practice test and lectures). If you don't pay attention it will be very tough because things build off of each other. With that being said, put in a little effort (It is an core business class), go to office hours, and you'll be good.

2.0
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361A
Jan 28, 2016

out of date lectures, very boring. I regret taking this course online, book is very confusing

5.0
2.0
361A
Mar 22, 2016

He very knowledgeable and cares about students. He is very prompt in answering your emails. He sends very frequent reminders for the deadlines and wants you to do well in the class.

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ISDA361A
Mar 31, 2016

Lectures are very clear and organized. Read his online material, it will help you do well in the class. Read instructions carefully. The course has two portions, Excel and Statistics. Statistics is based on Excel.

4.0
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ISDS361A
Grade: A-
Aug 10, 2016
Would take again

This class didn't seem easy at first, but that's only because I didn't study well enough for the first midterm. But after that I did great on the other exams. His exams are not hard at all if you read his Powerpoints and do the practice problems he gives you. Make sure you do the extra credit because it really does help. He answers emails quickly!

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ISDA361A
Grade: C+
May 15, 2017
Would take again

For an online class Kapoor did well in giving you everything you need to pass. Short HW, a case study, e/c quizzes. Only used book a couple times. I'm generally a decent student who does put in effort to study, I ended up with a 79% by writing out hw problems, reading all slides, watching his ex videos, verify problems in excel, hope this helps.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
ISDS361A
May 20, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Kapoor is a nice man, but this class is EXTREMELY difficult. Be ready to spend 30+ hours a week on this class alone.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
ISDA361A
Grade: B+
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

2 midterms and a final, about 9 homework assignments other than the excel part. Got a D on my first test and a B on the next two tests ended up with a B in the class. Great professor, will help if you go an ask him. He posts videos that help, take this class online, so much easier.

4.0
4.0
ISDA361A
Grade: C+
Dec 28, 2018
Would take again

2 midterms and a final. 9 homework assignments (you get a month to complete each). 5 easy excel assignments. 1 short case study report. 3 extra credit quizzes. Try and pad your grade before final! Got D on first test B on the 2nd and a D on the final. Still passed due to 100% on hw and quizzes.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
ISDS361A
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Tough course and was nervous taking it online, but the powerpoints are amazing. Teaches you step-by-step which you can write on your cheat sheet. the first exam had more write-in answers, but the second and third had more multiple choice questions. STUDY THE PPTS REALLY GOOD and make a good cheat sheet ! take his online course!!

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
2.0
2.0
361A
Grade: B+
Oct 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I am current in his class for ISDS 361A and doing remote learning. I would not recommend taking his class for online learning. His lectures are dry and unclear, to the point that we (the students) are essentially self-teaching on Discord. STAY AWAY IF IT'S ONLINE. I'm sure he's better IRL but he is completely lost for remote teaching.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
ISDA361A
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2020
Would take again

Don't listen to people rating him badly for this semester. I'm in his ISDS361 A and it's the easiest class I've taken. The people using discord to "teach" themselves aren't taking good notes and are too busy chatting during class to copy the basic formulas you need. This professor is super nice and does a great job overall, just take good notes!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ISDA361A
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2020
Would take again

I'm taking his ISDS361 A class rn and it's pretty easy. I don't understand why so many people try to complain about him. I guess people dont like how blunt he is? He's pretty to the point and gives us everything we need during the lectures and in the notes. Just show up and write everything down, like formulas and stuff, and you'll pass.

Lecture heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ISDS361A
Feb 17, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Kapoor is a great 301A professor. He lets you use a cheat sheet on each exam and does have some extra credit opportunities. It is a hard class, but he provides all the important formulas in class. If you know what he goes over in class, you should be fine with the homework and tests.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ISDA361A
Grade: A+
Nov 1, 2022
Would take again

This is one of the best professors I have had! He has an old school teaching style but makes it extremely clear what will be on exams! He also has projects and if you put in good effort you will get extra credit! By far one of my favorite professors and I would urge you to take him in this subject!!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
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3.0
361A
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2023
Would take again

His lectures are very informative and goes over examples of every type of problem you will encounter. Super nice and always willing to help out if needed. Just make sure to take good notes and do all the work in order to get a good grade.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
ISDS361A
Grade: C
Jun 14, 2024
Would take again

Best professor I've had. His lecture style is old school, he has a book with his notes and writes everything on the board in great detail, which is much better than talking through a PP, so take good notes. Allowed a 1-page note sheet on exams, homework doesn't take much time, and there's one project towards the end.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
2.0
2.0
ISDS361A
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2024

Few assignments graded easily, two midterms w/ a project. Professor does lecture old-school style but most of the times we were stuck lecturing the same example for more than two class sessions so class can be redudant. Material isn't too hard, barely any extra credit offered. He claims he can't be easily angered but is sometimes passive-agressive.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
ISDS361A
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Professor Kapoor's lectures are helpful in understanding the material, but sometimes there are lags or pauses because they are Zoom meetings. The study guides and practice problems he posts are helpful in studying for the exams. The project (Phase 1 and Phase 2) is somewhat time-consuming so start early if you can.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
ISDA361A
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Kapoor is a good and caring professor. Attendance is not mandatory, but going to class helps he goes over many examples. You are allowed a cheat sheet on exams, and the exams are not difficult, but they make up most of the grade, so studying is highly recommended. There is one project divided into two phases, and it is really easy.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ISDS361A
Grade: B+
Dec 26, 2025
Would take again

Notes are written out every class, and he go over examples clearly. Excel is taught through videos and there is a test on it. Not many homework assignments, 4 exams. Very clear professor, textbook access is needed for assignments.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

13%

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