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CIS3474 - 5.0 rating“Mr Siddiqui is a great teacher, really down to earth, casual and friendly”
CIS13 - 3.0 ratingClass Info
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77%
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56%
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He is nice to answer to questions, and care about students a lot. He gives 3 tests and the second one is most important; don't miss it; it worth 40% of the grade.
He gave us 3 take home tests and lab tests. But he is very willing to help students.
Very well prepared for class each week, also quite helpful to students during lab. A lot of class participation during lecture. I would have preferred that the teacher explain concepts rather than other students.
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Being a foreign student and not a computers major, I found Mr. Siddiqui's class very helpful. He kept telling us about the importance of the computers in all fields. And yes, he is attractive to look at too.
He is a nice guy and the easiest professor there is. He isn't demanding and you will end up with a good grade without much effort.
EASY! EASY! EASY!
go to his to get an A...and that's all u need to do during the whole semester
Easy is the word. No challenge, not much info but a sure A if you attend.
He is so easy. It is a waste but you will get an A. He is nice and if you need the class, take him but don't expect to learn much.
Best Professor at the college! The subject is easy, and he makes it fun. Be sure to take all of the test, the second one is the most important. He should teach all of the classes there.
Awesome teacher, I know my stuff already, so I dind't really learn anything but the other people in my class who didn't know anything learned alot from him. If yo know yo stuff already, answer a question in a way to express yo knowledge so he knows.
Very easy teacher. i had him for a wed. class that was like 5 hrs long, he gives u a looooooong lunch break and lab n lecture are short if u know computers you wont learn anything new.
he's a very nice guy. shows that he cares about the students. tries to simplify the class to make it easier to understand. labs are pretty helpful. he's covering too many chapters but overall, is a really good professor.
He is super easy and funny. gives the answers to the midterms
He is a VERY nice teacher and explain things very well. I highly recommend any class he teaches.
He is fair and explains everything well.
He gives a lot of freebies on the exam, but sometimes the scantron machine that he uses marks a lot of stuff wrong, so be sure to watch out for that. Extra credit is also available, it's only worth doing if you're boarder line. He also has an accent for anyone that cares, still understandable though. Attendance is mandatory.
AWESOME!
This class was pretty easy. He lets you bring a 3x5 cheat card for tests. I didn't study for any tests and got a B. The first month will bore you if you have any computer experience..He's funny, I recommend taking this class.
An easy "A" if you have prior knowledge of computers.
He is good and tests are Ok, midterm test from book, make sure your study he tells you what will be on tests. He is nice and funny sometimes but I don't like his asisstant :(
He is nice person, tests are OK, lot of lab work 3 major tests, he is helpful you learn a lot from him, I do recommand his class.
Great Teacher!!
GOOD TEACHER BUT HIS ASSISTANT IS SOMETIMES ANNOYING...
He is good teacher, exams are kind of hard and tricky, only first midterm was easy rest are hard.Try to do good on first test. test questions comes from book just few from his lecture PS. I can't stand his assistant she pisses me off
Good teacher, book is very important he doesn't cover everything on the test. Surprising and tricky questions,read the book before tests, will be OK
EASY!!he gives you the questions that are going to be on every test.4 tests.no homework.
the worst and not helpful teacher i ever seen at elcamino college.becarful dont never as or talk to this teacher.he dont like anyone talk to him at all. he treat students like trush.no respect at all to students. i was stressed out in the class.every time i need help, or have question i have to go somewhere else.class with this teacher is like jail
Easy going teacher. The tests are tricky because he will do a review before a test and say these are the questions on the test. Then come test time and you see a few questions that were not in his lecture or in the book. Overall, he is really nice and tries to be funny. Read the book, take notes, come to class and you should get and easy A or B.
He never helped me when I ask him something during lab class. I do not understand whe he comes to class if he is just going to sit in his computer and do something else all the time.
It was a simple class if you had prior computer knowledge. I did all my labs but didn't attend lectures so I got a C, but I always made sure to attend the review session because he basically told what questions he was going to ask. Your notes will only help you with 75% of the test so be sure to skim the chapters for more specific answers.
Nice person and a knowledgeable instructor. I highly recommend any class he teaches.
the wors teacher ever, not helpful and caring, dont never take class with this teacher you will be sick...
Very easy but boring. he is not helpful at all
WORST INSTRUCTOR EVER..
HORRIBLE.
Undoubtedly the worst teacher I have ever had in high school or college. Has a huge chip on his shoulder. Does he like to teach? Does he think he wasted his life by ending up teaching at ECC? With teachers like him, no wonder politicians want to cut community college funding. Avoid at all costs!
Learned a lot from his class. Teaches in a different way and tries to involve/encourage students. I liked his stories too :-) Final was hard, but midterms were easy.
Mr Siddiqui is the Best! Very educated and caring. I learnt a lot from his class!
Easy and very little work. He seems like a nice man but doesn't care about teaching,
Worst teacher ever. The good news is he lets class leave early. Take anyone else
He doesn't teach me He sits on the computer and doesn't like it when you ask him anything.
The worst! Find someone else.
Mr. S is the BEST!!!
This class is tough. His tests are really hard and his study guides doesn't help. To pass this class, you must read the book. The notes won't help you here.
Horrible. The good news is he usually lets you out early and doesn't take roll.
Being a Psych major, I didn't know a lot about computers. Mr. Siddiqui changed that. Lectures were interesting (connection to real life). Second Midterm was easy, but other exams were tough. Great class overall.
Professor Siddiqui teaches with a lot of enthusiasm. Technical discussion becomes user friendly. Enjoyed his class. Highly recommended!!!
Good professor, he stops and asks if the class has any questions constantly. Just take notes on the key points he covers in class and the class won't be hard.
Kind and caring. I like his lectures (very informative and he also jokes sometimes). Also full of knowledge on many topics. GREAT Professor!!!!!
He is not good in lab or lecture. He never helped anyone or answered my questions. His lectures don't seem to cover the material and you won't learn much from him. I just read the book and worked on my own.
Good instructor. In the lab if you need help he has no problem helping, he grades lab work very smoothly. In lectures he makes learning relate-able with real life so it's easy to understand. If you don't understand he goes over the topic again. I hated that he never cancels class lol. But sometimes he lets us leave early. Very laid back
Professor is really good with students and he teaches with a lot of passion. I liked it when he taught the same topic from different angles. Usually I doze off after one hour of lecture but he kept me awake :-) Gave extra time to finish lab assignments. Overall nice guy and I like him and recommend him!!!
Professor S is so Cute!!! Here is one professor who you can talk to and who cares about you!!! Almost every week he talked about money saving deals and jobs. Thanks to his advice my brother found a job!!! nice lectures and cool stories too!!!
Dr. Siddiqui has a wealth of experience and knowledge. He can explain you the same concept from many different angles and gives you plenty of examples. I love his kind and caring attitude, Nice person overall.
Teaching style is good. professor shared his professional experiences in lectures. that was a big help. In labs he let us work at our own speed which was nice.
I learned nothing. Everyone knows that he doesn't care. I wouldn't trust a good review. I did and then took a worthless class. I got an A without attending He seems nice enough if you don't ask any questions or need his help.
I read the reviews and they are somewhat right. You learn nothing, I knew everything from high school before I took the class. He does just sit at his desk and you get no help. But the class is easy and he is a nice guy. He lets you work with your friends and he only grades sometimes. It didn't seem like college.
Professor S is very knowledgeable and experienced you will learn and enjoy in his class.
Prof. Siddiqui offers very good knowledge with excellent lectures I learnt a lot from his course.
He's lecture heavy, but clear when explaining the material. I'd definitely recommend this class if you want a clear understanding on the basic fundamentals. He's helpful and cares about his students. He's a great teacher, take good notes, and study hard. Complete all the labs and show up for all the lectures. It's as easy as that.
I got a B but enjoyed his class because Instructor was good and I learned a lot.
Class consists of 1 hour lab/ 2 hours lecture. In lecture he gives you notes that are important for tests but in lab he literally does nothing. His grading style it seems is also really subjective. I'd definitely have chosen a different teacher for CIS13 if you have the opportunity when registering.
I dont personally think much is learned in this class. Mostly self taught and book taught.
He's not too fair in grade assessments so I would advise you to not take this class. He outlines what you need for a grade but then doesn't follow it.
AWFUL Describes him best. Take someone else
I liked this professor. Seemed like a nice guy. His lectures were always interesting. I learned a lot in his class.
Mr. Siddiqi has lots of knowledge and real-world IT experience, Great professor.
His grading criteria isn't clear at all. I wouldn't bother with this class.
He doesnt teach in his labs just tells you to read the book and is bad at explaining when you have issues. Also he he attemps to whisper your grade to you in class to show your grade progress and ends up making a fool of some people.
Very good professor who took care of me when I was ready to drop the class. Very helpful too.
Mr Siddiqui is a great teacher, really down to earth, casual and friendly. The only issue really are his test. It's all regurgitated from the text book, if you aren't into computers the test will be brutal. The lecture part is all IT / Computer while the lab is Access Excel. Tries hard to get everyone to pass though, will help w extra credit
His grading criteria is unclear. He also has a weird participation policy.
He is very good and very kind
He seems totally unprepared. Not a nice guy.
Professor Siddiqui is really a nice professor. I took CIS 13 from him and got an A and currently i'm taking CIS 11 from him. He's really respectful and helpful. If you attend lectures and do your labs on time, it's an easy A. I would definitely recommend this professor.
I am taking CIS19 with Mr S. I like his lectures because he gives a lot of professional examples. Keep it up.
A very respectful professor. If you are interested in information technology, it will be an easy class to take. Make sure to study for the midterm and final as those two tests will make up much of your overall grade.
Professor S is a real "gentleman" I loved his class. Thank you so much for everything.
Prof Siddiqi is very accomodating if you are a working adult. He is very knowledgeable and helpful as well.
I didnt learn much from the lectures. When it came to the labs, the book is what taught me the most.
Got stuck with this teacher 4 weeks into the semester. His online class was horrible! He posted YouTube videos that werent helpful.. some videos he would post didnt even have sound. He waited til the last 5 weeks of the semester to cram a bunch of tests and work due. He clearly has never taught an online class. Worthless teacher. A complete waste
BORING. Doesn't stay in touch. No help--no contact. Worst class to take. Uses videos that are obsolete. Waste of money. Friends in other classes get better education.
I like this professor. He updates us with announcements (sometimes too many) and his summary sessions are very useful. He's easy-going and very understanding. I will take his class again.
I really, really like Mr. S. He made the online class very comfortable for us. Very understanding prof. to have in these weird times.
He is the best and most caring professor I have ever taken in El Camino College. His class was the easiest to pass. He is very understanding and down-to-earth. Take his class and you will not regret it!
Definitelt would have chosen another professor given the chance.
6/22, Spring,We covered Excel & Access. All assignments are long. If you need help outside of class go to lab, very helpful. Teacher is helpful and kind. You must do all assignments, take lecture and lab test. Busy class but it is very easy to pass. Plan ahead to finish assignments. Microsoft 360 did not have all the features, need desktop version.
Professor Siddiqui is straightforward and forward he is a caring professor. I went to the computer lab if I got stuck on any assignments the tutor is kind and helpful. I wish more professors were as caring and understanding as he is.
Excellent professor and excellent class lot of focus on jobs and career.
Professor is very passionate about the subject and he talks a lot about jobs in CIS. He also tries to engage students. Gives a lot of time to complete assignments, overall a very good class.
I took this class in the summer 2022 hybrid and he was a very chill professor. The tests are open-note so you don't need to stress too much about it. Lecture and labs are all from the textbook, so it is a textbook-heavy class. He likes to take about "living a fast-life" but that just means he likes to tell stories about his life.
Class and assignments were easy ONCE you understood how and where to access the assignments. Everything is straight out of the book when it comes to completing the labs, tests and quizzes. Make sure you figure out in the first week how and where to access the lab assignment steps for Excel and Access. He does not make it clear in the beginning.
Professor is easy going, would take again. Liked his teaching style. Gave good examples that we could relate to in real life. Assignments are not hard if you follow directions.
I would not take this class if you are not indian or pakistain , this pro seems racist. He refuses to answer questions asked in class,he cares less to respond to emails. Terrible grader do not take if your niot indian he wont like you to success
Professor was great. He helped me get more time on online assignments and exams due to my accommodations. Also, he is a good help if you wanna ask some questions regarding the lecture and assignments
Very good professor. Very helpful I highly recommend him.
i really liked him. but he really f'ed me over. i had an A in the class and he claimed that I had a B. i am still so pissed about that. he literally has no common sense or empathy. but his class was easy i guess
Class is straightforward with the assignments, labs, and exams. Half the coursework focuses on Excel then Access during the semester and does demonstrations during class. If you have any questions, he's ready to answer. All exams are based on the textbook and pretty easy to pass with an A. Manageable workload!
Professor Siddiqui was pretty easygoing and very understanding. Very manageable workload, and is very transparent about what will be on the tests. Lots of little assignments, but they all add up, so it is important to do them to maintain an A. However, he only answered 1/3 emails I sent throughout the semester.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
77%
Textbook Required
56%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.35 avg changeRatings by Course
CIS133
5.0
(1)COMPUTERS
5.0
(1)CIS3474
5.0
(1)CIS46
4.5
(2)CIS3466
4.5
(2)Difficulty by Course
CIS3435
5.0
CS200
5.0
CIS
5.0
CIS3534
4.0
CIS3474
4.0