He is at times difficult to understand, but very good at helping when you need it. Must attend class and pay attention to succeed.

he may be hard to understand in the aspect of his accent but, his willingness to clarify concepts was EXCELLENT!!!

Great professor. He posseses uncanny ability to make difficult subject easy. He accomplishes this through versatility. He will continue to give new examples and different approaches to a problem until everyone understands. Attend class and tests aren't that bad. Best professor Ive had at ASU.

Really nice prof. Helpful, clear, fair, etc. I was so impressed that I took two math classes from him. Hard accent but get past it and its worth it. EXCELLENT!!! Best prof I had at ASU.

I usually hate math and took Prof. Serhan's course to satisfy requirements. However, he made the class not only interesting but clear as well. I actually enjoyed his accent because occasionally he would make me laugh at his funny expressions. He is also very generous, I missed an exam and it was entirely my fault and he let me make it up!

I hated math and really sucked at it before I took his class. He made it easy and was very clear on the subject matter. So far, I am passing the class which is a first for me in Math. He is also very funny at times.

so ihate math more than anything on this earth... but i was able to actually understand and even do well in the class. best math teacher i have EVER had. just go to every single class and take note, youll do fine.

He is an amazing teacher. He makes math easy to understand and he always answers all your questions. Also, his accent makes the class funny.

Sit up front, you'll pass.

great professor, learn a lot, fairly easy

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I took Arabic Culture and Islam from her online. Very easy class. Easy A if you post to the board when needed and hand in your assignments. I have 100% on all 3 papers with much work put into them. I did the reading for the first unit and then the book sat on the shelf the rest of the semester.

Great prof. He may be tough to understand, there is a slight learning curve, but if you keep asking questions, he will keep answering them. He does his best to help the class understand the material and is especially helpful in his office hours. Would actively search for a course from him in the future.

Best teacher I have ever had. He is fair and clear. EXCELENT!!!!!!!

Dr. Serhan is a great teacher. He goes over examples from the book, which are your homework as well. He is very helpful and if you dont understand something he is more than willing to help. Tests are pretty easy and all homework is online. AWESOME TEACHER! I really liked him and recommend him.. i wish he tought math 170!

Awesome Professor, not a hard class at all. Prof Serhan wants his students to pass, he is very helpful and easy to talk to, i noticed people were complaining about his accent, but his accent is very clear i had no problems at all understanding him. Great prof and very good personality! take him if you can

Professor Serhan is an excellent teacher. He really cares about the students, offers extra credit, and encourages people to come visit him during office hours. His accent isn't that bad, and he's a really nice guy! Wish I could take more classes taught by him!

Has an accent that may be a shock at first, but you get used to it quickly. His tests are all multiple choice and he doesn't give half credit so it's frustrating when you do one little thing wrong and miss the whole problem. He gets frustrated when students answer questions but overall he is helpful and a good teacher.

Wicked good teacher. Has an accent but it does not get in the way. Funny guy and allows 5 absences. Easiest math class I've had since about 6th grade.

Serhan honestly is the coolest teacher ever. I studied just right before the test the day of, and aced them. He also gives random extra credit opportunities which rocks. He is super helpful, and makes everyone in the class laugh, and his accent just makes the class even cooler. Overall a super easy class, really fun... definitely recommend it!!

I LOVE THIS CLASS!! Yes it is hard if you don't attend class or pay attention, but he is more then willing to help and cracks a few jokes every now and then to lighten things up!

I have never liked math but he made it much easier to understand. The online homework is a little tedious but it helps out a lot when it comes to quiz time. This ended up being the best math class i have ever taken. He offers little extra credit but he is very willing to help students that make an effort!

He was a good professor. Very clear lectures. A little bit of an accent but not bad. Helped me understand things I learned in high school but never knew why. I appreciated how he built the next day's lecture on what he already taught. Told some good jokes too. Overall, GREAT class and GREAT teacher, as long as you try to put in a little effort.

Professor Serhan is a great teacher that I really enjoyed. He teaches clear lessons and uses many examples to get the point across. His tests are not that hard as long as you go to class, pay attention, and do the homework. He seems very serious and has an accent but that makes him more fun to have as a teacher.

He's a really great. I had some problems first understanding him, but later on i got used to it. He teaches very clearly. Although this class is a math class but it was kind of interesting. I honestly recommend him.

Serhan, great personality. Very nice and helpful. He will repeat anything you need. Don't be afraid to ask him for help. Do NOT text in his class, that's the only thing he really gets upset about. Make sure to study, and dont blow off the homework (you have unlimited tries=free points).

Dr. Serhan is an excellent professor. His class is pretty boring, but attendance is mandatory. A huge chunk of your grade comes from homework, and there's 3 tests for the semester. He is extremely willing to answer any questions on homework or quizzes/tests, and takes the time to explain it all to you. Also, has a huge sense of humor.

Professor Serhan is a great. His lectures are clear. You have multiple chances to complete the homework online. His tests are not that hard and they are similar to the examples given in the class.

He is a great teacher and will explain math concepts in a clear manner, but he assigns TONS of online homework.

I have taken this professor 2 times now and I love him. If you want an easy A, good luck finding any math teacher that is like that. But if you want to learn and really understand Calc. this is the professor. Accent was a bit hard to crack first week, but then he is a super funny and SUPER FORGIVING grader. he makes 60's turn into 80's.

He is a great professor. I had him for brief calculus and he is easy to understand, and he is not intimidating. If you have questions about the math, go to his office hours. Make sure you do the homework online. And make sure to STUDY for the exams because they are harder than the hw. The quizzes are in groups of 4 people.

thick accent. very funny if students interact with lecture. group quizzes. YOU ACTUALLY LEARN THE MATERIAL. always asks if there is any questions before moving on. helps students realize that you do need to remember prior math because it all connects.

This professor holds you to the standards, but is more than willing to give further explanation IF QUESTIONS ARE ASKED. Your effort is noticed but so is cheating, so don't do it. He has an accent but it helps to pay close attention during lecture. I would defiantly opt for him on further classes

Excellent professor. Very smart and witty. The test questions are usually derived from the group quizzes taken in class. Gives extra credit on tests questions that are missed.

He's quite strict at first, but when you get used to his accent and homework you'll get into the routine of it. Group quizzes are helpful and easy- questions from his worked examples in his lectures. Some of the homework questions are difficult and aren't well explained. The exams are all questions he's taught before. Come to class and you'll pass.

From all the horror stories I've heard from other math classes, I'm grateful to have a simple teacher like him. He's very straight to the point and offers different methods on how to solve things. The homework was very easy and helpful to use. Show up to class and the group quizzes and midterms won't be a problem.

He was honestly such a great math professor. he really cared about his students passing and really did his best at explaining the material as easiest as he can for people to understand. the homeworks are key to passing for sure since the exams are pretty tough.

Has a bit of a thick accent but you get used to it pretty quick. He starts the semester saying that if you do all the homework and get 60% on all the tests you'll pass, and he's right. Do the homework. The tests are quite difficult but he sometimes offers extra credit for them.

Attending the zoom meetings wasn't necessary unless you had a specific math question or wanted to take a test, but he made sure to keep us all engaged. I took the class through ALEKS, and It was great because I finished the class in a little over a week, so you can work at your own pace! Really great professor!

Very cool guy - had him for an online summer class and he was super helpful. He let his classes be entirely self-run, you only had to show up to class if you needed help or were taking a test. Great teacher if you're trying to take pre-req math classes.

At first he does come off as strict but honestly he's really nice and actually funny. He wants to see the students succeed. I find his lectures easier to understand than the prerecorded ones, He will show you the easiest way to learn the material. Ace the HW and Discussions you will still pass with a C. Tests are 35% everything else is 65%.

Despite Dr. Serhans heavy accent, the class was easy. 65% of the grade is based on assignments and 35% based on tests. Just do the homework and you'll pass! Tests are similar to the study guide given. Easy!!!!!

Homework on canvas is worth a lot of the grade and you either do it and get full credit or miss out on 50 points. Homework on Pearson is standard stuff and the tests are kind of hard. I felt that I got harder throughout the semester, but he's always available for questions. Solid teacher even though the class is hard.

Very knowledgeable and passionate about math. Offers a ton of extra credit. Overall nice professor who cares about his students.

Best math teacher I have had. Makes lectures entertaining. Although his tests are very hard he is fair and gives extra credits sometimes. His teaching is good and clear. Would definitely take it again if I had the chance and 100% recommend it to people who have trouble with calculus.

MAT117 is entirely online using ALEKs. The class is general review of an Algebra II class. You'll get the same experience out of any professor; Serhan is helpful if needed. Attendance points are lightly weighted. You can complete all topics/exams and finish the class within a few weeks (you won't have to go anymore) if you understand the content

I did the Mat 211 online course, so there wasn't much work and you could easily earn an A+ with only the assignments and discussions.

Professor Serhan was very supportive throughout the semester. Even though the class was online, he always managed to provide support and guidance. You have to teach yourself a lot of the topics. Exams are similar to practice exams, they are not too bad. I would take him again.

Derar might be one of my favorite teachers here at ASU. His lectures were very engaging, professional, and honestly kind of funny! Homework is due only about every 2 weeks and there's plenty of time between Exams to study. 10/10 guy

This was a great choice for MAT 211. The homework is straightforward and you get multiple attempts for each question to earn full credit, although the course is exam heavy there is only 3 tests total including the final and the questions are identical to the study guide. 10/10 recommend. Great professor, super responsive and straightforward

Dr. Serhan facilitated a pretty seamless class. Provided clear expectations and coursework layout from day one. Was communicative and engaged. All coursework (except for class introductions) was done through ALEKS: (7) weekly topic goals; (8) practice exams; and (4) module exams. Module exams proctored through Honorlock. Highly recommend.

You practically teach yourself with the videos because everything is online. Attendance is mandatory due to there being groupwork at least once a week which counts as your attendance/participation for that day. The TA's are extremely helpful and will explain something thoroughly if you don't understand how to do something.

I enjoyed class with Dr. Serhan. Would recommend going to class, his lectures were a little confusing but he does examples on the board to help and prep for the homework. You get multiple attempts on the homework and he does review for the exams. Watch out for wording on them though because it can be a little different than the study guide.

I took MAT 117 online with Professor Serhan and had zero issues. You teach yourself in online classes, but he replied within hours if I ever did reach out via email. Lots of homework but lots of opportunities to pad your grade with all of it. For an online class, take him! Do all of the participation grades and you can still pass with bad tests.

He wasn't very involved, the TA's handled all of the Inscribe questions and tutoring. Three of the tests only have 12 questions and the accumulative final has 18 which I hate because missing one question counts a lot. The exam reviews are just like the exam, if you can master the reviews you will do well on the exams.

Be prepared to do lots and lots of homework for this class especially if taken in the summer. I didnt watch any lecture videos just went off of ALKIS and did really good on my exams and final. If taken this course online it is mostly all self taught but pretty straightforward:)

The lectures and videos aren't recorded by this prof, but he was very willing to work with students by giving lots of helpful advice on any problems encountered. I assume a lot of the class was struggling and he gave us more extra credit too. The math itself can be a bit tough but use the example videos in Edfinity to help w/homework and you're ok.

I really enjoyed this class with Dr. Serhan. There were 3 exams, 2 reviews for each, and one final with 2 reviews as well. Lots of homework. Completing the reviews will help you so much for the actual exams. He also allows you to turn them in up to 2 days late with only a 10% dock and counts your scratch paper as partial credit. Would take again!

If you are good at math take this teacher for sure. It's all done on aleks so you can work ahead at your own pace, and can even stop attending the mandatory attendance classes once you complete everything on aleks. He also lets you take all the tests but the final early. I did every test early and he would look it over and give me partial credit.

This class has a lot of homework, and you teach yourself everything. If you find any difficulties, you can ask him or the TAs. It's a self-study class, no matter who the professor is. Easy math class for me, but you need to study for exams to get an A+

Nice guy and wants you to do well but the class is 100% self taught and online. If you struggle with math like I do, I definitely do not recommend.

Easy class but mostly self-taught. Exams are Honorlock. Homework is busywork. Professor doesn't lecture; use the module videos. Watch the lecture videos and study the practice exams to get an A+. Practice exams are similar to the real ones, just not identical. No notes or TI-84 allowed, but you get scratch paper and Desmos.