I also took DVM 2105 which he taught. He is a passionate professor who invites students to share their views and takes on the subject. His assignments and exams involve exploration of our understanding of what we've learned in the context of world events. The course is still new but I enjoyed his courses thoroughly.

I was in both of his classes: DVM1100B and DVM2105 and I enjoyed his lectures.

His class was very interesting and you can tell that he is very passionate about what he is teaching. He tends to go off topic but can be very clear about the material. He speaks very quickly so be ready to take concise and lengthy notes during the lectures. There are no visual aids or online notes but, despite this, I enjoyed his class.

He was absolutely amazing! Very passionate about the subject and kept the class pretty entertaining most of the time. He is very approachable and pretty funny! If you do the readings you'll do great in the class

A very knowledgeable, approachable. and organized professor

Professor Mahmoud is an amazing professor. He is very intelligent and cares a lot about his students. He is always available to talk to and is eager to help his students. For a theories class, he did an excellent job of clearly explaining all of the concepts! I would definitely recommend this professor, one of the best!

This prof is an absolute sweetheart. He is such a nice, caring, grandfatherly man. Very helpful when you need it. You have to work for this class but it's rewarding. Only downside is that he is often hard to understand due to his accent, and stumbles over his words when he lectures because his notes are in Arabic and he translates as he lectures.

He is my favorite professor, he is the nicest guy ever, and I want to be his best friend

OMG! YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR. HE'S SUCH A KIND A GOOD PROFESSOR, CARES SO MUCH ABOUT HIS STUDENTS, EXPLAINS IDEAS LIKE A STORY FOR YOU TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HIM. HE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! FIRST FINAL EXAM I GOT 30/30.. VERY HELPFUL MAN.

A little hard to understand at times but a great professor. passionate and just an overall genius. also willing to help.

Very passionate when speaking. Respect him a lot, appreciate what he does for the world and what he is doing for us. However, haha... he gets off topic, and gives us complex answers when we are just looking for one solid, concrete one

the professor gets his points across effectively. Makes an effort to see if students understand the matter.

The prof. was amiable and enthusiastic about the subject matter and he was approachable.

Lots of critical approaches. encourages critical thinking. Professor Masaeli very personable and approachable. Always willing to give feedback and answers emails very promptly.

Very excellent prof.!!!

He is an awesome prof! He is super passionate and soo friendly. He doesn't push his political views on the class, he encourages us to think critically and have our perspectives and opinions. Great prof and great person as well!!!

He is a really smart and nice person.

Great prof!

Stimulating, energetic, enthusiastic, open to discussions, approachable, willing to help in any way possible, and the best prof. I have ever had.

Prof. was delightful to be around and made himself very available for questions/extra help. He was always prepared for class. Slides are perfectly organized and lay out what he expects us to know/understand.

Masaeli seriously works so hard. He is a little difficult to understand at times, but if you sit at the front, it's fine. He is so passionate, it is awesome! If you do the readings you will be golden! And his midterms go pretty indepth so make sure you know the topics well.

Masaeli was very passionate about what he was teaching. He was always available to help students outside of class.

Amazing prof! I had him for DVM1100 and then again for DVM2105. He is very helpful, and understanding. He really wants his students to suceed! His accent is a little hard to understand at first, but once you get past that you'll notice how great of a prof he really is. Dont bother buying the textbook. Just use his slides.

Professor was super nice and always willing to help us and explain concepts. The text book was very relevant and the price was low which was nice.

Everyone loves this prof. He is a bit hard to understand at first, but you'll get used to it. He is always happy and is just a very genuine person. He cares and is easy to approach for help. Some very funny moments in class. Good enough that I registered for his second year course.

Lots of content, but intriguing and amazing lectures. After the 1st class understanding the accent becomes easier to understand.

The best prof ever! A very ethical and a cosmopolitan man, Respects! Super friendly. Go to class and take notes thats all you need for this class to get an A+.

I like it

His giggle makes going to the lectures worth it. Long readings, but his lectures covers the main points of each reading. Really nice guy who is genuinely interested about the material and his students. Busy prof but always eager to meet and help his students

hes a great teacher but he has an accent ... i would recommend him to others!

He is fantastic prof who is extremely passionate! He is such a joy to be around. Although he has a very thick accent and speaks very fast. Slides are very clear and straight to the point. Mid terms are easy, but very concept based. Course is a bit content heavy, but totally worth it. Would definitely recommend.

Really good prof, sometimes hard to understand, but he's very clear as to what you need to know, and he always emphasizes the important things. He repeats all the important concepts so you understand perfectly, Great man.

Excellent and passionate prof. You have to attend lectures, or you won't pass tests. Reading material is barely related to exam material, however, you won't grasp the depth of the lecture material without it. TA's mark everything, if you get a bad grade, discuss it with them. DGD's are easy marks, just show up! Masaeli is always willing to help.

This class was definitely not an easy one - but it was one of the most interesting courses I took! As long as you put in the effort, an A is possible. Professor Masaeli is VERY passionate is willing to converse and help his students. Sitting in the front definitely helps with absorbing the content of the lectures! Make sure your term paper is good.

This professor is excellent! Exams are not hard, course materials need you spend time to read and understand. He is very nice and I got A on this course at the end.

I took this class as an elective and loved it! He is very funny and wants to help you succeed. Sit in the front for better understanding. I also didn't do the readings and finished with an A, just make sure to understand. The midterms are straightforward and he even gave us a chance to get bonus points. You need to work hard to do well though

I loved this professor! You can see the passion he has when he's teaching the class and so funny. I do recommend sitting at the front to have a clear understanding and to stay focused because his lectures are heavy.

Extremely nice professor, though he can be hard to understand at times with his accent Not mandatory to attend class but they are useful. Cover lots of important stuff that his PPTs don't really explain Gives chances for easy extra credit w/ brief 1 page papers Fair amount of work, easy with enough prep Not necessary to buy/read course pack

Prof Masaeil is a very nice guy. He loves to help his studenTS. Although his class is boring, he give extra credit in class. His coursepack is $20, but is unnecessary for tests and exam. There are two mid term exams all related to his class slides, but final take home exam is not easy, you have to prepare it. Take his class again in winter for 2350

"Please be advised"... Basically a Persian version of Winnie the Pooh. Cute old man who knows his topic well. He covers a lot of content in a short amount of time and sometimes has to rush, so do the readings to keep up. Lots of opportunities to earn marks and succeed, including an early first midterm to help you get used to university. He cares!

He is such a kind and passionate prof, classes are interesting and always make for a good laugh. He posts everything on blackboard which really helps to prepare for the midterms. Definitely go see him for questions he is so happy to help out! His class is easy if you put in a little effort.

Professor Masaeli is knowledgeable in his field; however, he's hard to understand in his lectures. If you do manage to make out what he's saying, he simplifies the concepts in the readings/ppts quite well. It's easy to get a good grade if you attend lectures and DGDs. DGDs are helpful. Easy bonus questions too. Overall easy and interesting class

He is full of passion about what he teaches, but unfortunately is kind of hard to understand. His lectures go kind of everywhere, but if you follow the power points that he posts you should be fine. He also gave a lot of opportunities to improve your mark so look out for those.

SUPER SWEET! He gives bonus questions to boost your grades. Super caring, smart.

Professor Masaeli is easily one of the kindest, and most caring professors I have ever met. Both courses I have taken with him have been content-heavy, but Masaeli offers simplified explanations of concepts in the lectures - recommend taking notes on what he actually says, rather than copying down slides. One of my favourite professors at uOttawa.

Had Prof Masaeli before for DVM1100. With him again for DVM2110. Again, I believe he is the best professor at the university. He cares about his students, gives them good feedback, and always available after class. Be careful! Attendance is matter! He will give extra credits if you attend the class and willing to answer his question in one-page.

Prof Masaeli is willing to help you after class if you go to his office. His exams are all based on the class slides. Take good notes in class and write good short answer for extra credit, you will get an A plus!

Somewhat difficult to understand, do the readings, they explain everything much better than he does in lectures. There are 3 tests, 2 are difficult multiple choice, questions are small details from the slides or something he said. The last test is short answer questions. Offers extra credit questions in class.

Overall a passionate teacher that knows the course material very well. Be prepared for a lot of readings that help understand his lectures in class more. Likes when you asks questions and get involved with class lectures. Honestly, one of my favourite professors. Listen when he speaks, prior knowledge in some sort of politics helps a lot too.

Such a good teacher, but hard to understand sometimes. Do the reading before class and take notes. He doesn't follow exactly with the powerpoint which is nice so it is engaging.

good class

He is very knowledgeable about the subject and cares about his students. Not only teaches material but also tells you about his personal opinions which is interesting. Exams are short answer/essay questions and you get good feedback on your exams. Readings are a must if you want an A.

Professor Mahmoud is an amazing professor. He loves what he does and it reflects in everything around him. He makes learning fun, encourages his students to think critically as well as outside the box and I definitely recommend this class to others.

I think he gets a bad rap, because I enjoyed this course and thought he conveyed the material just fine. Don't skip readings because they'll more than likely be on exams, and participate in class and (especially) DGDs for easy marks. Really approachable prof that likes to help students.

lots of paper need to read and remember

Super nice prof. Basically told us throughout the semester exactly what would on our midterms so i wasnt that surprised when i got a 95 on the first one. Interesting lectures although he does have a thick accent so you need to listen carefully. He wrote the textbook and says its necessary but i never used it

Masaeli is a great guy who cares about his students. Textbook is good for specifics but is not necessary, all midterms and exam are based on his slides. It's good to go to class as he gives good information about assignments and tests. Overall a really great professor.

Lectures are full of content and super theoretical at times. Prof can be a little hard to follow, but really nice, warm guy who knows his stuff. Can easily be a really interesting class if you put in a little bit of effort.

This class was one of the harder classes I took in first year but really worth it. The exams are pretty difficult unless you really know the material. There are DGD's that help boost your mark as long as you show up and participate. The lectures can be a little fast paced but he posts the powerpoints beforehand, just be sure to take notes still.

HE IS AMAZING! Not going to lie, you need to attend his lectures. They are heavy but super easy to follow and understand. He has light humour and cares for all questions. He explains things clearly and is very passionate about his learning. only 2 midterms and exam however if he notices attendance is low he will give the people attending extra cred

One of my absolute favourite professors at the University of Ottawa! He gives very clear expectations for exams, midterms, etc. As long as you have the slides you can succeed in his courses. Attending lectures is useful because he will say "this will be on the exam" or "remember this for the exam". Filmed lectures when he was unavailable to teach

Prof. Masaeli is super passionate about what he teaches and keeps us interested and engaged during the lectures. He sometimes offers extra credit which can boost your final grade a bit. He has a great personality and teaching style... I would definitely take another course with him!

A very passionate lecturer. If you don't pay attention, the tests will be very difficult. Grading was based on 1 multiple choice test, one short and long answer test, a take-home exam that consisted of 2 essay length questions, and participation in discussion groups.

Great prof, really passionate about the material he's teaching. He wrote the textbook and is an expert in his field, which is really cool for students who care a lot about international development. Easy enough course, the lecture slides sum up the readings really well.

Definitely my easiest class of the semester. The first midterm is tough but there are bonus assignments throughout the term that can mean up to 4 extra marks for your lowest midterm mark. The discussion groups is marked only on attendance so you don't even have to participate to get an A. Prof Masaeli is a really nice guy and makes the class laugh.

Lectures can get a little much, but if you pay attention the exams are SO easy. Very clear criteria for what he expects on tests. Final exam was a paper so that's great too. He's very passionate and it makes his material interesting!

Literally my favourite Prof yet! I had him for DV1100 in first year and finished off with 92. He is a very passionate prof with very interesting lectures.