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He was somewhat ok, gave his own notes that was just hard to read, if you want to learn, take him, but if you want to be bored out of your mind, find another Professor.
Night Class - Only 4 tests each was 5 chapters. 50 question tests. Provided power point notes. Information he told us to study is about 30% relative to the notes. Hardest tests I believe I have taken because there is too much information at once. Willing to help ALWAYS! Gives extra credit for each test and project. I would not take again.
The teacher is really nice. The class can be interesting but he is hard to understand so I lost focus. If you study your notes that he hands out every lesson then you'll do fine on tests. he offers extra credit and an easy A on a project.
This teacher is so nice! He is very helpful whenever you need him. His tests are easy, the final was a breeze. He gives you all the answers, just read all the underlined info. on the handouts. Drops lowest test grade and attendance isnt mandatory at all! Gives extra credit and one easy, easy assignment all semester. Take him!
Easy class. He's really nice. Gave out printed notes for each chapter. Reviewed before every test. All you had to do was follow along and highlight what would be on the test from the notes. I got an A. Highly recommend him.
This teacher is nice. But he sucks at teacher..he just reads everything off the textbook. You dont learn much.. and he lets us highlight things that will be on the test. Good thing bout him his that he will drop the lowest grade. Oh and he has an indian accent but u can understand him..but hes sooo boring..
He was my lab teacher and he was so nice! He was so helpful and although he was hard to understand sometimes when it came to the test he always let you know what was going to be on it. We had a quiz every other week a difficult midterm and an easy final. He was so sweet and intelligent. I would definitely take another class with him.
I took his class for Bsc1105 lab, he is a really bad professor. If you want to learn and also get a good grade or just want a good grade, I strongly suggest that you take another teacher. He is indian with a heavy accent, so it is hard to understand and he expects you to know everything.
He was very knowledgable and funny. He is not that hard if you study the handouts. Just one research paper.
got him for lab. he was not really helpful as far as teaching goes, but if u need to pass bsc1010l then hes ur guy!
Easy A drops lowest grade one paper everything on the notes he tells you to highlite is on the test.
Really great professor. He is very nice and helpful with materials. Has an Indian accent..but if that doesn't bother you than it's fine. Tests come from notes he gives. He tell you to hightlight certain things and that's what comes on the test. Very good teacher...
GREAT teacher!! So helpful. He tries his best to let everyone in class understands the material and gets good grade. I highly recommend if you can take him for your class.Love him!!!
Professor Anwar does a very good job involving the entire class in discussions. He always adds relevant topics from current events to make the class more interesting. Excellent class and very enjoyable environment that is conducive to learning.
very knowledgeable scientist, traveled a lot and has interesting opinions on controversial topics, very fun class if you participate. teaches from the book, good because tests are from the book. essay due at the end of the semester but it is a very easy class. has an accent but most of his lectures are online. great class!
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Lectures do not match test. His test are hard and tricky.He'll tell you to study notes but then when you get the test its something completely different don't take.
Of all my instructors he took the most interest in students.. When I had problems he helped me by suggesting study techniques and actually trying to help the students with problems. We all bombed a test and he went over it with us and had us retake it. Wants us to succeed.
I took him for Biology Lab.He is the best comical teacher;he makes your learning experience fun! He give two quizzes and two practicals. Come to class everyday, because if you don't it is very hard or you to make up a lab. I showed up to class everyday lol! Study your lab book for your practicals and you will succeed. :-)
Nice guy & somewhat funny. Difficult to understand sometimes due to his heavy accent. Test usually consist of 4 or more chapters which can be overwhelming. He lectures from the book & also offers notes. I did not like his teaching structure at all. It was difficult to figure out what to study between the book & the notes he offers.
This is a great prof. I really enjoyed the way he teaches, it makes me want to learn more. I'd recomend him to anyone. He is a fair teacher all the way. Just make sure to highlight everything he tells you to, because it will be on the test/quiz.
Use his notes that he has online and sometimes he prints them out for the class. He's kind of hard tounderstand but he gives a good review before the test its just the amount of stuff to study is a little overwhelming but doable and he gives easy extra credit assighnments for the test and if u can cram with what he gave you, you can pass.
Anwar is a great professor overall. If you have difficulty in any aspect of the class he will go over it to make sure that you understand it and do well.
Great Teacher. Professor Anwar is such a knowledgeable person. Traveled all over. He really knows his stuff. Funny guy, lectures are not boring. Indian Accent, but you can understand him. Great for Dual Enrollment! Loved this Class!
The class is fun and you actually do lab assignments and experiements which I love.I gave a "2" for clarity because his accent is very hard to understand at times but doesn't affect the challenge of class. There's lots of learning and exciting new specimens to see. As a whole the class is fun and great. Professor knows his Biology
He is a great teacher who outlines the parts of the book you need to study right before the test which narrows down a lot of the information.
All he does in class is read from the book but u can barely understand cuz of his accent. He's funny but it doesnt come out much cuz all he does is read.I found his class boring even though I am an environmental major. He rly downplays alot of environmental issues and he offended many students w/ his attitude. read more thanwhats highlightd 2get A
He is hard to understand at first, but you will get used to him. Most people get low grades on the first couple of quizzes but then you will get the hang of his style- he reads out loud all of the exact things from the book that will be on the test! If you need help, go to him after class and he will tell you what to know for the test! He is good!
He is one of the best at PBSC!
He is hard to understand at first, but you will get used to him. Otherwise, he is one of those who you want to go back and take him again for other classes. He is a GREAT teacher.
Great class, would highly reccomend.
I highly recommend professor Anwar. Took him summer A for Lab and lecture, he really does want to help you understand. The book is used a majority of the time and he gives extra credit. Study and you should pass with a decent grade "B" or A. You really should study, he gives Great reviews of the tests.
LOTS of STUDYING AND READING. Come prepared from the first day work hard and you should be fine
Do not takehis class online. It is more than HARD and he doesnt help at all
I took this course online and it was a bad decision. This was a very painful experience all over the symester.If you think about taking this course online please DO NOT DO IT. This teacher is unclear, unhelpful, and he does not seems to know much about blackboard. His tests are hard and unclear. You may spend days doing a project, and get 15/50.
Literally my worse experience with a professor. His whole entire method of teaching is reading from the book for the whole entire class period. I made the unwise move of taking a 3 hr class with him which consisted of him reading word for word straight from the book. He gets offended if you ask a question, or ask if he could repeat himself.
ok lets get it straight.. i did BSC1010L with him.. he gives a quiz after every lab and will expect u to read the lab before class.. his mid term and final is not difficult. you work in groups. so you have help. he wants you to ask questions. some did complain that his class was difficult,, but if you study you'll be ok. 20 pts for attendance. gl
Class requires a LOT of reading. Chapters r long; many students complained they didn't do well due to his accent; but they studied 1-2 days prior to test .Instead of taking responsibility for their actions, they blamed instructor. His class was interesting. I take my classes seriously, so I prepare myself well for tests. My rating for him is A ++
He was one of my favorite professors at this college. He even stayed after class with me when I was having difficulty with the subject.
awful professor, nothing on the test was taught in class. if you failed his test it was only your fault and not his.
Strong accent, always telling him to repeat the text. Trys to be funny but no one understands.
Can anyone tell me how hard his lab tests are? Does he provides a review before every test?
Rough accent. Quizzes were difficult in beginning of semester, but got easier as course progressed. He will tell you exactly what will be on it if you ask him one on one. Midterm and final were not created by him but they are doable if you study. A lot of people dropped and I didn't understand why - I thought this class was really easy.
This professor is hilarious. I earned a B in his lab because i was being lazy this summer but he does give you 20 points extra credit towards your final grade. Only if you a good student and always present. I just hate the fact that he refers to you as people if he doesn't know your name. Beside that he helps you out with the quiz and everything.
He is hands down, one of the kindest, most caring professors I have ever met at PBSC. He does everything in the best interest of his student.Does he have an accent? Yes, but his accent does not interfere with how he conveys the course material. There are many professor who fail students because they don't like the student. What u get, is his best.
There is a quiz every week and you must comb through the previous lab and study like crazy to pass. Professor Anwar is slightly confusing when explaining the lab and you're pretty much on your own for the practical section. Professor Anwar is friendly and nice and isn't out to get you.
I loved my lab with him. If you know what you're doing and study the lab book, you will do perfectly fine! He's very funny and will help you if you need anything.
Professor Anwar is very caring and helpful towards his students, but he is very confusing when explaining any lecture. He reads straight off the powerpoint and doesn't go into details about any lesson. He also has a heavy accent. Quiz every class and his exams are tough if you don't read and learn the material on your own. NOT an easy A.
Nice professor, talks to you if he see's you not doing well in the class but lectures were unclear & hard to understand also quizzes were kind of hard & tricky. His accent is very strong!
There is a quiz every class, but they're easy as long as you pay attention and ask him questions regarding what to expect on the quiz. The midterm and final are based on the materials and results you use and obtain, respectively, in each lab. Also, if you tend to miss class in general, don't take him.... Attendance is mandatory.
Professor Anwar made this lab very easy to learn and understand the material. He is a fair grader. You have to study to earn your A! He will help you with anything you need. I definitely recommend Anwar! 10 question quiz every class (so attendance is mandatory) and midterm and final.
There are quizzes (10 questions) every week on previous Ch. Midterm and final require knowing labs. Holds students accountable for their own grades and will help when needed but expects you to study and know the labs. His sense of humor is dry but he is pretty funny. Marks off your lab Ch before you can leave class. DO NOT MISS CLASS YOU'LL BE LOST
Professor Anwar was pretty easy, in my opinion. We had ten question quizzes every class but if you paid attention to the previous lab, he gives a lot of hints to what will be on it. I'd say the toughest part of his class was the midterm for me because it was on NOTHING I had studied. Most likely my fault though. I still passed his class with an A.
Dr. Anwar was one of the best biology professors I had! He was very knowledgeable and structured when it came to the labs. As long as you pay attention and take notes the lab was an easy A.
I enjoyed learning biology in Professor Anwar class. He is very sincere and knowledgeable, you must do your part in order to pass the class and not rely on his lectures .if you do that you will be fine.
Dr. Anwar has a great personality, but I don't agree with his teaching methods. everything you study for the Midterm is not on the Midterm. Did not really teach the class. He just checked your lab book and that's it never really explain anything. I'm really good at Science, but his teaching method I don't agree at all with.
Dr. Anwar is a very knowledgeable professor, u have to pull ur weight & study if u want an A grade. Pay attention he give u hints & some answers of what u will need to learn for his weekly quizzes. He drops a quiz & creates an extra quiz to raise ur grade. Has a very nice personality & sense of humor & is always willing to help. Would take again.
Dr. Anwar is honestly one of the best professors at pbsc. He gives one quiz at the beginning of each class, a mid-term, and a final. The quizzes are easy if you pay attention to hints and actually study the book! He is always willing to help you and has patience. As long as you show up and pay attention you will pass! Also, he is hilarious!
If your're looking for an easy A do not take this class. Dr. Mahmood makes you work for your A. You take a 10pt quiz every class and if you read the textbook and study it, you will pass. He's very friendly and knowledgeable. There are only 3 test, and sometimes he gives extra credit. His powerpoints are long, and can get boring. Read and you pass.
The lab is easy. Specimens are put out for you to draw or take pictures of and you must remember what they are (scientific classification speaking). There is a quiz every class testing you about the specimens from the last lab so don't be late. An assignment is given every class and is easy. Two test (Midterm/Final) They are hard if you don't study
Very nice professor and is willing to help you get a good grade, BUT I'm writing this to help those pick classes that will help you learn. He has a Very THICK ACCENT and honestly I could not understand anything he would say in the class. I don't feel like I learned what I was suppose to learn in Bio, only a bit from the labs. :/...
very tough grader.
He is very rude in his lab. I do not find him easy to approach or would even ask him a question. He does a test at the start of every class on the lab before. He does let you copy whatever you want out of his lab book. It is not an easy A or an easy class since he expects you to know every part of the lab
Dr. Anwar is an interesting person and I would take his class again ASAP. He's straightforward, the lectures are clearcut, he gives you all the notes printed out, and you just have to study for the 10 question quiz each week. 3 exams total. You'll need to read the textbook. Lots of really funny discussions and stories will happen in his class.
Dr. Anwar's lab is easy when you listen to what he says. The lab book from the school is not written well, and he guides you through the labs himself, so that you actually learn the material. The labs are fun and as always Dr. Anwar is hilarious.
Took him for bio lab I & II! He is so caring & nice. He has been in our shoes & he knows the route to passing. You MUST study, its all memorization. Put your time into every lab. Whether your looking at specimens/ dissecting, you have to take your time learning it in class. Take advantage of the lab. Dont be loud & dont talk back to him. :)
This is the truth, believe it or not. He doesn't know one single thing about biology. You will pass his class if you kiss his ass. If you're an ass kisser, you will pass. All of his quizzes he stole from another Professor. He didn't contribute to the midterm or final because he knows nothing. Basically my whole class reported him to the dean.
While explaining a lab, you couldnt understand what he was saying.
Professor Anwar is a good teacher, despite his accent he sends you notes so you can follow along with his PowerPoints. 10 question quiz on what you learned the previous class period. Study guides for the 50 questions 3 exams as well. His notes and quiz questions do pop up on the exam word for word sometimes. We had two easy extra credits as well.
Gives you pop quizzes every class on the lab you took the last class. Has a weird sense of humor but doesn't mean any harm. If you do well on all the pop quizzes you'll pass the class.
Hes an AWESOME professor. He is hard, but he tries his best to help you and pass the class. He gives lots of hints, you just need to really focus and youll be fine. Im not sure why he has this low rating. hes great. TAKE him!
I took his bio 2 lab. The entire course consists of memorizing organism's phylum and species. If you have a good memory, this will be extremely easy for you. The downside is that he is not clear AT ALL as to what he wants. Make sure you clarify, but even then you might not be prepared. His final was 50% things we'd never covered. Nice guy though.
I passed all my quizzes with A, and my midterm's grade brought all the way down to D. I had to drop that class. This professor is not good at teaching at all. All he did was sitting down,reading the lab book. If you are not careless about your GPA, do not take him.
This professor expects a lot from his students, especially when its comes to the labs. He doesnt explain well when you ask a question, it just makes you even more confused and lost. He can be funny at times but he just sits in class and the class is extremely boring. My advice is to find a better professor.
This professor is no joke. He will bring your gpa down without hesitation. I have all my classes A EXCEPT HIM. He gives you quizzes every SINGLE WEEK, all fill in the blanks! If u care about your GPA DO NOT TAKE HIM. Im smart with 3.8 GPA he brought down to 3.7. Im smart but I dont have time to study every week for his fill in the blank test weekly
It was a bumpy start with professor Anwar but our class ended up all working together and succeeding. He worked with the whole class and helped us figure out what ways we will learn the material best. Biology was actually easy with him and there was no lab needed. Perfect science credit if you are a non science major. His accent can be tough.
His class is sort of tricky because he gives quizzes (10-15 questions) that are fill in the blank, so listen closely to what he is saying during the lab & to read the lab textbook & highlight what he asks you to b/c the questions come from the textbook. If you read the lab book + listen to what he says you can easily get a A. wish you good luck!
Worst professor at PBSC. He does not care about his students. His quizzes do not match his poor excuse for a lecture. Finds it a chore to answers questions. Lies to students about grades, etc. I am convinced he knows nothing about biology. I promise this is not a professor that you want. I do not have enough characters to describe how bad he is...
I took this class because it was a requirement. The only things you are graded on is a midterm and final exam, and attendance is extra credit. He can be last minute and doesn't always explain labs well. I got an A but did not love this class. He gets frustrated a lot if he doesn't understand what you ask immediately. Not my favorite.
You can't reach him outside of class. We made a group chat to try and study to pass but his quizzes were too hard. He doesn't even make his own quizzes. Stole my 4.0 don't take him he will only do the bare minimum he has to do as a teacher he doesn't really care. He dislikes meeting people outside of class. Gives quizzes on stuff he didn't teach
The semester started off kind of rocky , but once you learn what hes expecting youll be fine! Quizzes before every class whatever he tells you to mark in your book or do in the assignment is what will come up on the quiz. Know the specimen name , be able to identify it and the phylum. Take pictures of all the specimens he shows during the lab.
Anwar gets easily frustrated and usually doesn't understand your question. He does have an accent, so beware. Quiz every day on specific details on the lab manual that he doesn't emphasize enough. 2/3 of your grade is on the final/midterm. Those exams stress procedure and the slides over the prelab background. He did curve grades.
Buy the lab coat online because I learned they're cheaper and rent the book if you can. Always bring both to each class. Only two exams in the semester, the midterm and final. Attendance is a grade. Prof. Anwar is very kind, but his lectures are oftentimes disorganized. He wants you to learn though. The labs were fun and interesting.
Hes an average professor the only thing I have problem with is his mistakes that he often makes in grade. He seems confused when you ask him a question then gets frustrated. He always makes mistakes on quizzes and gives you wrong grades.
He's okay.
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