4.1

Mohammad Merhi

Computer Information Systems - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (all campuses)

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He is one of the best teacher I've ever had

CIS1301 - 5.0 rating

The best professor I have had

CIS1201 - 5.0 rating
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Reviews (98)
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CIS1201
Oct 11, 2012

The best professor I have had. Loves what he is doing helps you understand the topic and actually knows his stuff. He is very challenging and motivating to come to class. Overall he is a great professor.

5.0
3.0
CIS1201
Oct 17, 2012

This teacher has an excellent knowledge in computers and gives you the information in a very interesting way. He is wonderful, he challenges students to think, work in teams, and actually learn, not just study for test and quizzes then forget after we take the quiz or exam. Attendance is mandatory in his classes, and he is very serious about it.

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CIS1201
Nov 2, 2012

This Prof has a unique style in teaching and making you get involved in the material. He is very friendly, helpful and encourages students to participate. He is always there to help, support, explain more, and make learning an interesting thing.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 1, 2012

He is very sweet and will go out his way to help you. Everything you would need to know is in the Computer Concepts book and does require plenty of reading but he gives alot of extra credit and many many chances. its hard not to pass his class. oh and attendance is mandatory!

5.0
3.0
CIS1201
Dec 8, 2012

Great and very professional professor. He helps a lot and he wants every student to be successful and he does everything to make that happen.He knows the material very well and expalins it in an amazing way. Highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 8, 2012

Very Professional Professor...You have to take classes with him. He is totally different than other professors. He has his own way to make you love the material. Attendance is mandatory in his classes and there is no waste of time in his lectures. He is the best professor that I've had in this university.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 8, 2012

Great professor, I took this class a couple semesters ago and failed it miserably. Not only did I do better this time, but I understand and know more and I know it’s not all because of me. Professor did a great job of teaching, helping on assignments, quizzes, and tests

1.0
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CIS1201
Dec 10, 2012

Very boring!

5.0
3.0
CIS1201
Dec 10, 2012

Extremely helpful professor. I highly recommend you to take him. He has a very unique style of teaching which makes it so easy to understand the materials. He also uses many examples from real life that clarify things.

1.0
4.0
CIS1201
Dec 11, 2012

This prof makes easy things look confusing. He is inconsistent and if you don't read the book you don't get thatmuch and the dog won't hunt! Take him only if there are no other sections.

2.0
5.0
CIS1201
Dec 11, 2012

Not recomended!though i'll have an A.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 11, 2012

I feel like I learned a lot throughout this class, I liked the different teaching methods this professor used. Overall GREAT teacher, I highly recommend taking his classes.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 11, 2012

The professor was extremely helpful and made the course very interesting.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 11, 2012

I can honestly say that I have learned and used what i've learned in this course. I really enjoyed it. Overall the best professor I ever had.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 11, 2012

highly recommended, great professor, great class.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 11, 2012

this is my second time i take this course, I can really tell that the professor do care about his students and wants us to get the best possible grade and benefit from this course.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 11, 2012

Great teacher, very helpful, very clear. Highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 11, 2012

Here are some advices: attend all the classes and pay attention to the lectures, take notes, read the course powerpoints, and you should easily get a B or higher. This professor is very clear, he knows his material and he knows how to teach it so that it is retained. Definitely a great professor!

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 12, 2012

I cannot say but GREAT PROFESSOR!!! He is my best professor ever, he cares a lot about his students and he makes sure they understand the material in an easy way that is related to their real life stories.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 12, 2012

Professor Merhi is just awesome and so special just as the date today.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 12, 2012

Taking the class with prof Merhi is very interesting and useful. He knows how to make you enjoy every session. VERY PROFESSIONAL, I highly recommend taking a class with him.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 12, 2012

Overall this class is great. Instructor knows what he is teaching and describes in details. You wont regret taking the course with him.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 13, 2012

Very good teacher, very disciplined, always available if we needed help. The best of all he makes you understand and know more.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 13, 2012

I actually enjoyed the class, I believe we need more like professor Merhi at school, his enthusiasm to want us to learn not just study for a class, his energy is contagious, and the course was structured and organized which helped a lot.I really think other professors should learn from him.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 13, 2012

excellent professor, explains material very good, most of my questions were answered without even asking.Nothing to complain about.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 13, 2012

very enthusiastic about the subject, very knowledgeable about the material, teaching style is very easy to follow.I've really learned a lot in this class.Mr Merhi's style helped me obtain knowledge I didn't have before.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 13, 2012

I really appreciate prof Merhi's efforts,his high expectations,the well explained content, the encouragement and motivation to get the best out of us.He is just AMAZING and the course is very informative.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 16, 2012

My BEST professor ever. He is GREAT!!!

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 16, 2012

Excellent Professor. He makes you understand everything in class if you pay attention. His class is amazing especially his way of teaching. He gives many examples from our daily experience. He makes you read news and articles related to the topic explained.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 17, 2012

he's an amazing teacher, very informative and supportive , he gets you interested in this course.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 17, 2012

Interesting course,interesting teacher he explains in very unique way makes sure every body got the idea, gives lots of examples from real life,all you need is to read the chapter before coming to the class and do your assignments and you will get a high grade.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 17, 2012

OMG..He's adorable, i really enjoyed this class, all you have to do is do your work and from his side he is very enthusiastic about the material, explains in details and do his best to make you get the best.I love him so much highly recommended

5.0
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CIS1201
Dec 17, 2012

I learned a lot from this class, though I have no background about it before.The teacher is super amazing,helpful inside and outside class,explains very well,provide us with all information needed,shows interests in our success,if you follow him at class and do all the exercises then you'll find the tests easy.The best prof at UTPA.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 20, 2012

This professor is AWESOME. He really explains everything in a very nice and easy way. If you have to take this class, take it with him. Highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 20, 2012

I loved this teacher! He is always willing to help students out. He truly cares about his students! His tests are tricky and his lectures are never boring. He's funny and makes class interesting :) I didn't regret taking him!

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 20, 2012

Possibly one of the best professors I've had so far. A great man who knows much about the subject and is very passionate about it. He will help you through it all and helps you to step and make things happen for yourself. Easy class but you have to do your work in order to succeed.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 20, 2012

One of the best professors I have had at UTPA so far. He is a very unique person, with a strong understanding of people. He gives you all what you need and more from this class. He makes everyone feel important and constantly tries to makes class fun and interactive.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Dec 22, 2012

BEST TEACHER EVER. Prof. Merhi will open your eyes to things that you would never think of. Absolutely love him. The people on here who are complaining are the ones who are stuck in their ways. Would you really want a teacher that doesn't have a strong passion for the subject he/she teaches? TAKE HIM!

1.0
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CIS1201
Dec 24, 2012

I got an A in this class, so I wasn't "stuck in my way" whatever this means. The instructor is not professional at all, and doesn't know how to teach. Not Recommended!

2.0
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CIS1201
Dec 24, 2012

I didn't like this class at all. This instructor doesn't teach. he doesn't know how to teach. it's a freshman course, but still he can't teach it.

5.0
2.0
CIS120
Dec 26, 2012

I simply LOVE this prof. He is super sweet. Let's you voice your opinions because He does respect what you have to say and will challenge it. I LOVED coming to his class. He is very clear about what he teaches. Passionate about computers which makes him an awesome teacher! Highly recommended.

5.0
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CIS1201
Dec 26, 2012

TAKE HIS CLASS!!! I can't even begin to explain how amazing he is! You want to get up and go to his class. He is so understanding, and truly one of the nicest prof I have ever met in my entire life. Class is not hard, just pay attention.

5.0
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CIS1201
Dec 26, 2012

This class is really easy and interesting. what makes it much better is prof merhi, he is really very helpful and explains every single detail to assure no body gets out of class with a single doubt about any thing discussed at class. highly recommended.

5.0
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CIS1201
Dec 26, 2012

He has been the best professor I have had so far! his class is so interesting because you can relate to the material which makes it easy to remember. He is really great about helping you out if you missed class for a valid reason.take him he is great!!

5.0
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CIS1201
Dec 26, 2012

My best teacher, very passionate about the subject,gives real life examples to make things much easier and above all he is very informative about this class, it seems he enjoys teaching.I wish he can teach all my classes.PS attendance is mandatory.

5.0
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CIS1201
Dec 26, 2012

I'm an A student and i can honestly tell that no one can get an A without the teachers big effort and his high standards of teaching,focusing on the lecture, attending classes,and pre-class preparation.GREAT PROFESSOR, keep the good work up.

5.0
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CIS1201
Dec 26, 2012

If you really wanna learn from this class just go with this instructor.He teaches you in a way to learn not just study for a class! i guarantee that you'll carry this knowledge thru your entire life. absolutely one of the best professors!

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CIS1201
Dec 27, 2012

you'll regret it if you take this class with other professors. I took this class 3 times before, professor merhi is the best.

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CIS1201
Dec 28, 2012

Very boring. He reads straight from the powerpoint to teach computer concepts that he himself doesn’t fully understand. It’s an easy class, but he’s just boring. I got the A because it's an easy class. this awful teacher has nothing to do with it.

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CIS1201
Dec 28, 2012

you'll regret it if you take this class with this merhi. I took this class with him, but took computer courses in school. This merhi is the worst.

2.0
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CIS1201
Dec 28, 2012

difficult to understand, unclear would not suggest him to worst enemy

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CIS1201
Dec 28, 2012

Horrible Teacher!

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CIS1201
Dec 28, 2012

Fortunately i'm not a cis major and this is the only computer course i have to take. I think he should not teach.

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CIS1201
Dec 28, 2012

He might be good, and he tries to help, but this is his ability level. he can't give more than this. so i think he should not be in the teaching career.

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CIS1201
Dec 28, 2012

No Recommended! Funny teaching style!

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CIS1201
Dec 28, 2012

It's only a freshman course.it's very easy, byt he doesn't know how to teach it. Do NOT take him.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 28, 2012

I am glad that I took his class with professor merhi, he is my best teacher i ever had since elementary school.It's so funny teacher to get more than 10 poor feedback's in one day. How stupid and unethical the one writing those.You are the BEST, keep it up.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Dec 29, 2012

I would definitely go with all the courses taught by prof Merhi.Simply amazing.

5.0
3.0
CIS1201
Dec 29, 2012

This class is not really easy, but the instructor tries his best to make it easy to understand and not to get bored,he is strict with the attendance and insist on reading from the book.In general he is a good teacher, I learned from this class.

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CIS1201
Dec 30, 2012

The class is very easy. the material by itself is not that difficult. the teacher however complicates things to make the course look important. Not Recommended. Mr. Johnk is way better.

5.0
3.0
CIS1201
Jan 2, 2013

Begin this year with a fresh start, choose your professors wisely to end up with a successful year.Awesome professor i recommend him.

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CIS1201
Jan 2, 2013

Not a good course. I got a B only because the course is easy. Do not choose Mr. Merei. Not recommended!

2.0
4.0
CIS1201
Jan 2, 2013

Not Recommended!So Boring!

5.0
3.0
CIS1201
Jan 9, 2013

Really good professor, very motivated,knowledgeable and helpful.Recommended

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Jan 9, 2013

This class was pretty good, the teacher has a great teaching style,he explains in details.I believe his enthusiasm makes us involved in the subject and class goes without getting bored.Plus he is very helpful and available any time we need him.I highly recommend him.

5.0
1.0
CIS1201
Jan 15, 2013

He is awesome!! very flexible and understanding.His lectures are easy to understand. Mr. Merhi loves teaching and he is very passionate about Information Systems and Technology. He is a teacher who understand that we have a life outside college, work, family, health issues. I highly recommend him.

2.0
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CIS1201
Jan 15, 2013

He tries to help but his explanation is not that clear. Not very recommended.

5.0
2.0
CIS1201
Jan 24, 2013

I cannot say but GREAT PROFESSOR!!! He is my best professor ever, he cares a lot about his students and he makes sure they understand the material in an easy way that is related to their real life stories. Take his classes!!!

1.0
2.0
CIS1201
Jan 25, 2013

I didn't like this class at all. This instructor doesn't know how to teach. It's boring... he makes it so boring!

5.0
2.0
CIS1301
Apr 17, 2013

Simply he is my best teacher, very passionate about the subject,gives real life examples to make things much much easier and above all he is very informative about this class, it seems he enjoys teaching.He responds very fast to the e-mails and he can be reached always in his office. I wish he can teach all my classes.

2.0
4.0
CIS1301
Apr 27, 2013

I don't agree with what is written below. Mr. Merhi is not passionate and is not informative. He has a parrot-teaching style...

5.0
2.0
CIS1301
Apr 29, 2013

This teacher is very helpful. He's always there for you,you'll benefit a lot from his class, I'm glad I took this course with him.

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
Apr 29, 2013

Mr. Merhi is really a good instructor,very knowledgeable,helpful,gives so many examples to make the material easier, always available at his office and answers all the emails immediately.I recommend him.

2.0
2.0
CIS1301
Apr 30, 2013

The material is fine and I learned new things from the slides and the book, but the class is so boring.

5.0
2.0
CIS1301
May 6, 2013

I liked this class because I did finish it with a good amount of knowledge about computers. Prof Merhi did a great job in explaining the material and he helped all students to understand the chapters and get high grades.

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
May 6, 2013

I first thought that this class was going to be boring but it wasn't because professor Merhi did a great work. The lectures, assignments, quizzes, and labs given by Dr Merhi were very helpful and they didn't only improve my knowledge but also helped me to get a high grade.

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
May 16, 2013

This professor is very helpful. He offers a lot of help himself, other professors don't care, or they'll simply have students tutor you. He is strict but fair and cares a lot about his students. You have to study though. From 1-10 I give this class 10.

5.0
2.0
CIS1301
May 16, 2013

Prof. Merhi is one of the best professor I've had. He tries to help the students not only with their grades but with their lives too. If I have the opportunity to take another class with him, I'll certainly do it. At the beginning I was doing really bad but I end up doing awesome and it was not only because of me but it was also because of him.

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
May 21, 2013

I've learned a lot of new information in this class that I didn't know before. The class was a little complicated for me since I'm not a big fan of computers. However with the help of the leader it was easy to understand. Thank you Dr. Merhi for helping me out as well as my fellow classmates.

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
May 21, 2013

I found this class very good, great to understand what was going on. I simply enjoyed it and had fun time in class as well learn a lot. Mr. Merhi is a great professor, I highly encourage you to take his classes.

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
May 24, 2013

I very much liked this class. I used to wait for Mr. Merhi class. He is one of the best professor in this university. He encourages all students to ask questions and answers all the questions in a fantastic way that makes things easier. If if you have to take this class, make sure to take it with him.

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
May 25, 2013

I have taken this class before and I didn't learn anything.This semester I re-took it and I honestly learned how a computer works.I enjoyed this class and was very pleased with professor Merhi and his desire to help us better understand and perform.

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
May 28, 2013

I liked how the professor gave us the information, he gave everything so we could learn.Every thing in particular was good.I would definitely like to take other classes with Mr.Merhi.

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
May 28, 2013

Personally, i would like to thank you professor merhi for your dedication and effort.You were one of the best professors i've had, you really try to help us not only with getting new information but with our lives too.

2.0
3.0
CIS1301
May 29, 2013

I don't know anyone in my class section that was waiting for this class. Merhi is not a good instructor.

1.0
2.0
CIS1301
May 29, 2013

You can understand the material with no help from the instructor. He tries to make up for his poor teaching by putting some effort during his office hours, but the class experience is not a good one. Not Recommended... a very boring class:(:(

5.0
2.0
CIS1301
Jun 3, 2013

The only word that can describe this professor is amazing.He really puts so much effort to make lectures easy to understand by simplifying the material and giving real life examples.You can easily get an A by attending the class, following the lectures,doing the quizes.Highly recommended

2.0
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CIS1301
Jun 10, 2013

The instructor is not professional at all. The material is nice and useful though. If you read the book, you can get the A very easily. This instructor doesn't make a difference in the class. Attendance is mandatory. So attend so that he doesn't bring down your grade for that. If you don't have to sign up with him, then DON'T!

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
Grade: B
Aug 20, 2013

This is the best professor I've ever had in my life. Thank you Dr. Merhi for all the effort that you make for the good of your students.

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
Grade: B
Aug 20, 2013

Best teacher ever. Explains well, advices students, and listen to them. If you want to register for CIS 1301, take it with Prof. Merhi

5.0
1.0
CIS1301
Sep 4, 2013

I really miss Prof. Merhi teaching. I wish he is teaching me this semester. He is one of the best teacher I've ever had. He explains the material in an excellent way. He links all class materials to real life cases to make sense for us.

2.0
4.0
QUMT3343
Oct 9, 2013

This is by far the worst professor at UTPA. He made you raise your hand in order to go to the restroom, and you couldn't understand he's accent.He tries to help you out but he will never understand that students have a life outside of that class and have to work. I DO NOT RECOMMEND HIM.

5.0
1.0
QUMT3342
Oct 29, 2013

My best professor at UTPA. Dr. Merhi creates the best environment for you to learn. No student stays behind, he pulls everyone to understand and pass the class. His teaching methods is amazing. I highly recommend him if you want to take this class next semester.

5.0
1.0
QUMT3343
Dec 14, 2013

Fabulous professor. One of very few who care about students. He is an amazing professor and the best at UTPA.

5.0
1.0
QUMT3343
Jan 7, 2014

Exellent exellent professor!!! He is very very clear! He explain until students understand the topic; he makes students too participate. If I could take another class with him, I will.

5.0
1.0
QUMT3343
Jan 7, 2014

Great Professor he loves the subject and wants all the students to learn it as well, he is always willing to explain further has tons of patience though is strict when sees no intrest in the course. Professor Merhi encourages team work and to communicate with our classmates.

5.0
1.0
QUMT3343
Jan 9, 2014

Enjoyed class. Professor gives his individual attention to all students. He tries to get more personal with students by knowing their names and knowing their pros and cons in the material. By doing this you feel you get a one to one experience all the time. Very caring and helpful person.

5.0
2.0
3343
Grade: A+
Sep 5, 2014

Very helpful and would meet with you after or before class. you have to work for your grade but goes over the problems until you get them.

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
B (2)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 3 reported grades
B: 2
A+: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.28 avg change
Aug
Sep
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

3343

5.0

(1)

CIS120

5.0

(1)

QUMT3342

5.0

(1)

QUMT3343

4.4

(5)

CIS1301

4.3

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Difficulty by Course

CIS1201

2.2

3343

2.0

CIS120

2.0

CIS1301

1.7

QUMT3343

1.6

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