4.5

Mohammed Abouzahr

Philosophy - Wayne State University

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PHI1050 - 5.0 rating

They make the test much easier

PHI1050 - 5.0 rating
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Reviews (163)
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PHI1050
Jul 14, 2007

Engages class well. Gives ample opportunity for q & a. Needs to iron his shirt.

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PHI1050
Jan 7, 2008

Very good TA, if he offers study sessions, go to them, because they often help a lot. They make the test much easier.

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PHI1050
Mar 12, 2008

This class was ridiculously easy. The final was easy too. He made everything very understandable by using funny examples. I recommend taking him to get a free ride out of a gen. ed. requirement.

5.0
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PHI2320
Sep 15, 2008

Great professor, seems like a Linux geek, uses the book like mad, but it's okay to have a previous edition. Do the reading, pay attention, and you'll do well.

5.0
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PHI2320
Oct 29, 2008

This dude is legit. For those of you (like me) who think philosophy is boring, take him! You don't have to go too in-depth with the subject. You just have to do the readings, know the basics, come to class for the quizzes and review, and write a few simple essays, and you'll have an A. (Trust me, it's not as hard as it sounds, he makes it easy!)

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PHI2320
Dec 17, 2008

He can be confusing at times. There is a lot of reading to be done and there is a quiz everyday there is not a exam. He is a little full of himself and loves to talk about his personally life even when it has nothing to do with the topic of discussion. Hates to be wrong and does not give clear reasoning to why he thinks the way he does. Stay away!

4.0
2.0
PHI2320
Jan 17, 2009

Great prof, take him. you can kick it with him. he teaches well, just particapate and that really helps your grade. write a good paper and he'll reward you for your effort.

4.0
4.0
PHI1030
Jun 7, 2009

Funny guy, relaxed atmosphere.

5.0
3.0
PHIL131
Dec 19, 2010

I really enjoyed this teacher, he's very helpful and can be funny sometimes. For those he think this class is hard really NO IT"S NOT. i hate philosophy i took the class for the credit and i still got an A. This prof. is really great i recommend him for those interested in phil. Awesome teacher!!!

5.0
1.0
PHIL131
Dec 19, 2010

Really cool guy. He's very professional yet laid back at the same time. Thoroughly goes through the material and structures the class so you know exactly what will be on the test and how to do it. More than willing to help you if you need it. Really friendly guy and great professor. HIGHLY recommend him.

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PHI105
May 6, 2011

Good instructor. Extremely helpful, at the end of each class he announces his willingness to help. Even though material is boring and a tid bit hard to grasp by the first try, he tries his best to make easy and interesting to know. He attmepts at making sarcastic jokes, however it is unsuccessful but it is funny to watch him try.

5.0
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PHI2320
Dec 11, 2011

Mr. Abouzahr is a truly excellent professor. He is attentive, clear, highly intelligent, and more than willing to help. Regardless of your prior interest in philosophy, he will make it intriguing and easy to understand. I absolutely recommend him!

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PHI2320
Jan 9, 2012

Professor Abouzahr is absolutely amazing! He makes the material easy to understand and very interesting. He is always willing to help and is extremely passionate about philosophy and teaching in general. I would definitely recommend him as a teacher. You will love his class!

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PHI1050
Apr 14, 2012

Good teacher, good sense of humor that made class fun to be in. Material was a bit challenging but he was always more than willing to help anyone understand it better.

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PHI1050
Apr 14, 2012

very good teacher. Always a smile on his face and not picky at all. If u just go to class and understand the materials u should be more than fine because he supports his materials with alot of examples.

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PHI012
Apr 14, 2012

Mr. Abouzahr is amazing instructor, very helpfull, make everything understandable, fair in the tests, his class is fun and interesting with his smily face and his humor . he is the best preffesor I saw at WSU. I engourage every student to take this course

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PHI1050
Apr 15, 2012

A great professor who is willing to take the time to help out any student who needs that help. Great sense of humor. Overall gifted teacher.

5.0
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PHIL1050
Apr 15, 2012

This teacher is awesome. Really makes something as dull and boring as logic a lot easier to pull through. Overall easy class. Go to lecture and just listen, you'll pretty much absorb the material through the way he presents it. Thanks for a great semester.

5.0
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PHI1050
Apr 15, 2012

Professor Abouzahr is one of the best professors at WSU. He is well mannered and very funny. This course is typically difficult, but he made it easy to understand. Attend class and do the optional homework assignments and you should get a decent grade. Overall great teacher!

5.0
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PHIL1050
Apr 15, 2012

An awesome teacher who is willing to help whenever a student does not understand a concept. He does take attendance so as long as you go to class and follow along with homework, the class will be interesting. Great teacher overall!

5.0
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PHI1050
Apr 15, 2012

real good professor, very helpful and easy to understand. Very straight forward, maybe a little tame. Good exams, not too tricky, practice exams, 1 midterm, i final, and every other week short quiz. But overall very good, RECOMMEND for all CT classes or other philosophy classes

4.0
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PHI1050
Apr 15, 2012

I really enjoyed this class! The professor makes everything very easy to grasp and understand! However,I did not like that he takes attendance every class period. Overall, a good experience :)

5.0
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PPHI
Apr 15, 2012

May God bless him. He is a very nice professor and is always there for those who need help. Always pay attention, study and read the text or you will be lost.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Apr 15, 2012

Overall great teacher. Follow along in the beginning to get a grasp of each topic and the rest is just practice. Attendance is mandatory, but it helps to be there.

5.0
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PHI1050
Apr 16, 2012

He really is an awesome teacher, he makes things very clear so you can understand the material in class. If you do not understand the material there is always the text which is always online. His quizzes are very helpful and prepares you throughly for the exam. Attendance is mandatory to succeed.

5.0
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CRITIMWF
Apr 16, 2012

Mr.Mohammed always made himself available to me outside of class time to help me understand the lesson better. He showed how much he cared about his concern about all students making it through the course with understandig. I think more professors should take the same attitude toward their students as Mr.Abouzahr has towards us.

5.0
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PHI1050
Apr 16, 2012

Lectures and course assignments are made super clear. He is always more then willing to give individualized attention if its needed. Great teacher, very smart and helpful.

5.0
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PHIL012
Apr 16, 2012

Mohammed is really cool and tries give everyone a fair chance at getting a good grade in his class. Sometimes he can be a bit confusing but other than he's really passionate about philosophy. The text was created by him so if we had questions he knew exactly what we we're referring to. The tests aren't hard at all you just NEED TO STUDY PEOPLE!!!!

5.0
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PHI1050
Apr 16, 2012

Great professor. Really knows what he is talking about and makes philosophy very interesting. I would highly reccomend him. He is also very funny and easy to talk to.

5.0
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PHI1050
Apr 16, 2012

Excellent professor. All you have to do is show up to class and pay attention to the work and you are guaranteed an A - Luke

5.0
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PHI1050
Apr 16, 2012

TAKE THIS PROF!! One of the best I've had at WSU! Nothing bad to say. He's very helpful and an extremely fair grader. The material isn't too interesting but he makes it fun with his examples. He wrote his own text, so no need to purchase materials. Truly wants you to do well in his course. I will miss attending this class!!

5.0
3.0
PHI001
Apr 16, 2012

Great professor. Definitely take him

5.0
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PHI1050
Apr 16, 2012

Mohammed is a really great professor and has a wealth of knowledge. He always asks if we have questions to make sure we know what we're doing. Plus he's got a pretty good sense of humor. If you like nerdy professors (and I mean that in the best way possible) he's your guy :)

4.0
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PHI1050
Apr 16, 2012

Decent professor. Attendance is mandatory. Grade is based on attendance, quizzes, 1 midterm and 1 final exam. Key to do well is to pay attention in class and practice. Has a dry sense of humor and weird sense of style which makes the class decent.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Apr 16, 2012

GREAT PROFESSOR! Funny and very clear, do the work and you'll pass

4.0
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CRT012
Apr 16, 2012

He' s a nice prof whi wants his students to pass and do well. However the clarity of how he presented the work Thts me for a loop quite often and understood better when using outside resources. However he is nice and will do just about anything in his power to help you and very understanding.

5.0
3.0
CRTHK0000
Apr 16, 2012

Very straight forward. Lectures are interesting. Helpful if you dont understand something but challenging if you do. Good professor.

5.0
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PHIL1050
Aug 12, 2012

He is a good instructor, he is so much concern about his students getting clear understanding about his lectures, he organizes before and after class meetings with students who need extra help. I will recommend him for whoever need to take this course.

4.0
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PHI1050
Aug 12, 2012

In my opinion he wawa good prof. Straight forward and willing to help the students understand if they didn't get it the first time around. Pay attention in class and do the online quizzes and the class is easy.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 12, 2012

Great Teacher and very open to help you in any way that he can. Kinda funny and he makes logic pretty easy to learn.

4.0
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PHI1050
Aug 13, 2012

Very enthusiastic professor willing to help students on his own time. Attendance is mandatory. Quizzes are pass fail which can really help your grade and overall a good teacher to take for this class

5.0
3.0
PHI003
Aug 13, 2012

Quite easy-going and very enthusiastic about class. Attending is a must for attendance grade and some parts can be dragging if you don't know the material that well. Quizzes are not too bad but make sure to get practice. Also, no textbook needed. All the notes are online based, but some examples are only done in class.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 13, 2012

Very good professor, knows what he is talking about. he is also very willing to help you out whenever you need it and his grading is very fair. quizzes are pass/fail which is helpful. overall good professor and a pretty easy class

5.0
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PHIL105
Aug 13, 2012

The class isnt as frightening as I thought it would be. Attendance is a must. Grading is very fair. The instructor makes himself available if you need extra help. Class is easy as long as you are serious and willing to put in the work. If you have to take logic, I definetly recommend taking it up with this instructor.

5.0
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PHIL1050
Aug 13, 2012

An extremely good teacher who is thought provoking and engaging, however, come prepared because he enjoys group interaction.he asks a lot of each student but if you pay attention, he prepares you as well.

4.0
2.0
PHI1050
Aug 14, 2012

Good professor, makes logic easy. He is open to questions (best to ask questions with an example problem) and wants his students to pass. Logic isn't the funnest subject, but his class isn't boring. He also does a lot of examples in class for clarification. Textbook online. Final exam can replace class grade. I would recommend him for this course.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 14, 2012

Very good professor. Always willing to help in class and outside of class. Responded to emails immediately with kindness and great help. Would recommend 100%.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 14, 2012

Good Professor. Uses a lot of examples.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 14, 2012

Professor Abouzahr is a great teacher. He knows the material very well and very enthusiastic about class. Attendance is required and quizzes are fair game. I would highly recommend him.

5.0
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PHIS1050
Aug 14, 2012

Professor Abouzahr is a good instructor. Logic is a pretty hard class to take but he makes it understandable. Always asks if students are understanding and is willing to help with questions. Recommend this prof!

5.0
3.0
PHI1050
Aug 14, 2012

Professor Abouzahr is a good instructor. He is willing to explain to make sure the students understand clearly. Online quizzes and 2 exams. Fair teacher and would recommend.

5.0
3.0
PHYLO1030
Aug 14, 2012

very good

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PHI1050
Aug 14, 2012

He is a great teacher, very helpful, he respects all the students. He tries his best to make everyone in the class understand the material. Moderate exams and quizes are very helpful in understanding the material.

5.0
4.0
PHI1050
Aug 14, 2012

Fantastic professor! Lecture is horribly boring, but he teaches very well and very clearly. He is always willing to help if you're having trouble/if you have questions. You also don't have to buy a textbook for this class! He provides a PDF that serves as the 'textbook'. Weekly quizzes on Blackboard; no other homework. If you're going to take Critical Thinking, Prof. Mohammed is who you want.

3.0
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PHIL1050
Aug 14, 2012

This class is definetly a lot of work.The teacher is explains the subject well. The subject itself is boring as heck. The attendance is mandatory and the book serves no justice so take a lot of good notes. Overall, DOABLE.

5.0
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PHI1050
Nov 29, 2012

Lecture is boring but he does a good job at explaining and ensuring that everyone understands the information. No need to buy a textbook since he wrote his own and distributes it for free as a PDF. Attendance is mandatory but you will easily pass just by sitting in class.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Nov 30, 2012

The material itself is very dry, but he's good and explains things clearly. Class consists of a midterm, final, and weekly quizzes on blackboard. No textbook needed for the course because he provides you with a PDF version. Attendance is mandatory,but it's mainly for your benefit to learn the material. Overall the class was pretty easy.

5.0
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PHI1050
Dec 1, 2012

The material for the class isn't hard, but it is very different from anything I've ever learned before so it took a while to get used to it, but he is a really good teacher and explains everything thoroughly. He uses a lot of examples and talks through the problems in class and will answer any questions you have.

5.0
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PHI1050
Dec 2, 2012

Great instructor if You want a class you can enjoy, learn and pass then pick him. Quizzes are pass fail but are easy if you come to class and read the text that he provides. The test is on a grading scale but just as easy as the quizzes. There are 2 test last one is cumulative.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 2, 2012

He is different than any professor I have had, but in a good way. Overall the class is easy just show up and do well on the quizzes and you will be fine.

5.0
1.0
PHI1050
Dec 2, 2012

Overall an easy A. Just show up for class and complete all the quizzes and you will do just fine. All the lectures are very helpful for the quizzes and give you good examples.

5.0
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PHI1050
Dec 2, 2012

Overall an easy A. If you complete all the quizzes and show up for class you will do just fine. The lecture notes also have great examples to help you with you quizzes.

4.0
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PHI1050
Dec 3, 2012

The class subject itself is boring but the professor does his best to make it interesting. The quizzes are based on pass and fail and there are two tests.Overall I would recommend this professor.

5.0
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PHI1050
Dec 3, 2012

Really good professor, attendance are mandatory, I recommend it for grade and knowledge

4.0
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PHI1050
Dec 3, 2012

great teacher,easy to understand, tests are like the homework assignments or quizzes.

4.0
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PHI1050
Dec 3, 2012

A really good professor, gives great examples and explains everything clearly

5.0
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PHI1050
Dec 4, 2012

Extremely helpful. Willing to meet outside office hours if needed. Which is incredible considering the manner which WSU treats its adjunct & grad student instructors.

5.0
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PHI008
Dec 4, 2012

A very helpful, cool and easygoing teacher, he always made sure I was doing ok and was always open to questions from the class. I would defiantly recommend him to anybody looking to take this course.

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PHI1050
Dec 4, 2012

Always kept lectures as interesting as possible. Has a great sense of humor in some of his quiz questions. Use the online textbook during the quizzes and pay attention and the class should be no problem.

5.0
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PHIL1050
Dec 4, 2012

A very interesting class. He's prone to go on tangents when you ask too many questions that get him derailed, but all in all, he knows his subject matter and will try different tactics until you understand it.

4.0
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PHI1050
Dec 4, 2012

This professor really knows his philosophy. Some concepts were hard to understand because of the way he explained them, but I was able to comprehend when I took the time to study on my own. He also uses a book that he himself put together. Overall, it is an easy class if you take the time to understand the concepts

3.0
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PHI1050
Dec 4, 2012

An overall interesting and friendly prof. At times he stumbled in trying to teach tricky topics. WHAT IS WORTHY OF NOTE is that he has compiled a very well organized E-TEXTBOOK that is free of charge. The class is interesting...and if you pay attention you should get an A. I'd take a higher level class with him.

3.0
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PHI1050
Dec 4, 2012

He was a pretty good teacher. Attendance is mandatory and will affect your grade if you miss more than two classes. There are weekly quizzes online, and only two test the midterm and the final. Overall the class was interesting and but sometimes difficult.

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PHI1050
Dec 5, 2012

This class was interesting, but very hard to comprehend because of the way the material is explained. It really helps to seek one on one attention from this professor.

5.0
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PHI1050
Dec 5, 2012

Great prof. Very politically aware. Very well versed in the subject matter. The course is easy if you pay attention. He's willing to explain and answer questions. Overall, great class and interesting material. A must take.

3.0
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PHILRELIGION
Apr 15, 2013

He is a pretty chill guy and the course is pretty easy. I got through the entire course without buying the textbook and needless to mention, never reading a single thing. Going to lecture helps although he is not good at explaining concepts. Sometimes, i think he makes things complicated to sound smart. Overall, pretty good prof, and good course

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RELIGEON
Apr 15, 2013

This guy has quite the sense of fashion/style. I admire his facial hair and his style of clothing. Oh and a pretty nice professor too. Read the book, it helps, but you will do fine if you don't too. easy exams, but it still forces you to learn the material. did i mention he is good looking? Overall, a great human being.

5.0
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PHI2400
Apr 15, 2013

Really great professor. I found the material challenging and fairly difficult but he was always willing to answer my questions. Very helpful, willing to clarify the material, and really tried to get the class engaged. Exams are straightforward. Read the material before class or it might be difficult to understand the lecture. Highly recommend.

5.0
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PHI2400
Apr 17, 2013

Super funny! Great guy with a great teaching style! Always clear and is wiling to explain if needed. Is flexible and willing to work with students. Read the text because it does help, and is needed for tests. Exams are't too challenging, just show up to class, take notes and read though the book.

5.0
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PHIL2400
Apr 18, 2013

He is a very helpful teacher and will go out of his way to give you the necessary feedback for guidance. The workload is not too difficult and he is not very strict on attendance, most lectures are engaging and he encourages participation and involvement. Overall, a really well-rounded and awesome professor.

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21863
Apr 18, 2013

Phil of Rel is a thick subject matter, but Mr. Abouzhar always stops for questions and is very patient. He is a good teacher for people who need one-on-one assistance, too.

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PHI2400
Apr 18, 2013

great teacher. strives to make difficult subject matter understandable and succeeds. treats all students and their questions with respect as he would a peer.

5.0
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PHI2400
Apr 20, 2013

Interesting lectures, taught clearly. Always open for questions and clarification. Lots of reading was assigned (like 30+ pages of dense/dry writing) which I think caused people to blow off reading assignments. Maybe would have been more helpful to go a bit slower over less arguments than to go quickly over a lot. Great prof. tho, would take again.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 8, 2013

He makes it feel like your being taught by a friend not a strict professor. If you don't listen to the lectures and read the book, the material can be hard, but he is always willing to help. Another positive is he posts the book online so you don't need to buy it! The way he grades the quizzes make it so you can't get lower than a 50%.

5.0
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PHI
Aug 10, 2013

Good Teacher

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2.0
PHI1050
Aug 10, 2013

Great teacher... Always helpful, he is able to keep a dry class interesting.... The textbook reads like a Honda civic's mechanics manual so ask questions!

5.0
2.0
PHI1010
Aug 10, 2013

Very nice and helpful. However, the contents of the course is very difficult.

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PHIL1050
Aug 10, 2013

Mr. Mohammed is very helpful in anything you do not understand. This course is difficult for me, but I wouldn't have choose a different teacher for it. perfect teacher for Phil 1050.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 10, 2013

Took this class during summer so lots of content in a short period of time, but it turned out okay. Gives quizzes from every lecture on BB, but they are short and help with the exam. Professor is very helpful, just need to ask questions or reach out to him if you need help.

4.0
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PHI1050
Aug 11, 2013

Misleading professor. He gave us the impression that it would be an easy course and it's not. A lot of pointless information that you will never use in real life. However, he is very fair and cares a lot about his students' performances. He will go out of his way to help you too. He is also quite humorous in his lectures.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 11, 2013

An okay class. He really likes math, so we spent a really long time on truth tables as opposed to REAL arguments.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 12, 2013

Over all good teacher, willing to help out if you're struggling during office hours. Goes over all HW in class. I suggest you attend the lectures. Quizzes taken directly from the HW. Not doing well on the exams will hurt you, just study. The exam questions are based off quiz questions, which are based off of the HW... You do the math.

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PHIL1050
Aug 12, 2013

This class was so hard, and the material we covered was painfully boring. However, the professor was very helpful if you needed if you needed clarity on anything. Very personable and down to earth guy, and quite handsome.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 12, 2013

The course requires a lot studying the book and doing example problems/hw. The teacher, however, explains the problems very well and is always willing to help. He is also very down to earth and makes the class enjoyable.

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PHIL1050003
Aug 13, 2013

Overall, nice teacher. He highly recommends office hours and doing homework. BUT i took the course in the summer so shorter semester. VERY HARD! i definitely underestimated the course pace of the class and everything felt like its gibberish. Honestly, don't know when I'll ever use this in real world experiences. Make sure to study! or u will fail!!

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PHL1050
Aug 13, 2013

Summer class very compact. Although it is easy to keep up with lectures and given, you must attend regularly. Mohammed is an easy going professor always willing to help. I'd recommend him and with other professors were as insightful as he is.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 13, 2013

Professor explains things very thoroughly and provides lots of examples and tips to help understand the concepts. Definitely recommend, even the compressed Summer course :)

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PSY1050
Aug 13, 2013

Good instructor. Enjoyable class. Learned a lot.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 13, 2013

Super nice teacher. Very helpful and prompt. Logic is not easy to teach, but I understand now.

5.0
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PHI1050
Aug 13, 2013

i took the summer class. its very compact but its not too difficult. the teacher is very friendly and fair, as far as grading goes. Doing the homework is not required but if you complete it your more likely to get a better grade. all in all he is a great teacher.

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PHI1050
Aug 13, 2013

Mohammed is very helpful. At times, because it was a 3 hr summer class for me, lectures would drag on. But overall, I don't think there is a better teacher that can teach this material. You really have to put in time to study. It's definitely NOT a blow off class if you think it is.

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PHIL2010
Nov 30, 2013

Altogether, he was a rather pleasant teacher, but I wish I had more feedback about my grades and maybe more guidance about my assignments. Though I'm sure I would have gotten more guidance if not for rude students mocking me for having "dumb" questions. If I'm asking, it's not dumb to me.

5.0
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PHIL2200C1602
Nov 30, 2013

I enjoyed this class (Introduction to Logic) much more than I thought I would. As long as you attend class, do the homework, and ask any question to Mohammed that you may have, you will find this class interesting and enjoyable.

5.0
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PHIL2010
Nov 30, 2013

Very interesting class though it can get hard really easily. He offers help if you seek it.

3.0
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LOG1000
Nov 30, 2013

confusing at time

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PHIL2200
Grade: C+
Dec 2, 2013

Flexible grading and willing to help. Could be confusing at times and must attend each class or you can fall behind fast.

4.0
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PHI1050
Dec 2, 2013

He is very helpful and makes the material easy to understand.

5.0
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PHI1050
Dec 2, 2013

Awesome Professor. Very helpful. Homework problems helps a lot to learn the materials.

4.0
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PHI1050
Dec 2, 2013

A terrifically insightful professor. Will always give ample examples, but often races through the material. Attend lecture, study, and you'll do fine.

4.0
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PHI1050
Dec 2, 2013

Be prepared to spend some time on the homework if you really want to understand what is going on in the class. Quizzes are online and they are pass/fail, which is very helpful.

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4.0
PHI1050
Dec 2, 2013

Not an easy class at all, you need to attend lecture and discussion in order to keep up with the homework problems. The quizzes are online and are pass/fail which is really helpful. Mohammed cares about his students grades and seems really interested in the material he is teaching.

3.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 2, 2013

This class was actually really interesting and the material is stuff you will use in many aspects of life. Mohammad is a nice guy, too. The class is fairly easy if you attend and pay attention.

5.0
2.0
PHIL1050
Dec 2, 2013

Great guy, very down to earth. He will always pause and wait for everyone to catch up while answering the questions of those who are confused. Online quizzes are easy if you do the homework. Exams are fair nothing to confuse you. Not an easy A but a fair amount of studying and it's very possible.

5.0
1.0
PHIL1050
Dec 2, 2013

Great guy, very down to earth. He is very straight forward, if you do the quizzes and show up and put some time to study from his text you will be fine. Not an easy A but definitely a nice class to get away from all the other classes like math, chemistry, physics, etc.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 2, 2013

1 midterm 1 final, about 16 quizzes in total make up the points for this course. Although attendance is mandatory, It is very helpful to attend lecture because Dr. Abouzahr goes over many examples in class and clarifies any confusions. Overall, good, helpful, clear professor and easy class if you put the effort!

4.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 2, 2013

He was good in his teaching, although sometimes it was hard to follow him, because he would use vague examples

4.0
3.0
PHI1050
Dec 2, 2013

Very knowledgeable and helpful. Encourages questions

4.0
3.0
PHI1050
Dec 2, 2013

Great teacher, knows what he is talking about. Very easy to listen to, uses good analogies to convey his lectures.

5.0
2.0
PHI1010
Dec 2, 2013

One of the better mandatory classes I have had to take. He makes a complicated subject easy to understand because he does not beat around the bush, you know what is expected of you for the class. Very easy to listen to his lectures. Funny guy and understands what it is like to not understand a subject which other professors have a hard time doing.

5.0
1.0
CT015
Dec 2, 2013

helpful

4.0
1.0
FREEONLINE
Dec 3, 2013

Mohammed's a funny guy, and very chill. He knows what he's talking about has plenty of examples. He pronounces some of his words oddly sometimes. Very helpful if you have questions. This class is pretty easy; mostly common sense stuff.

5.0
1.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

He was very informative on Critical Thinking knowledge.

4.0
3.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

PowerPoint examples made everything clear. Nerdy sense of humor. Entertaining.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

Very good instructor! Very helpful when I asked him questions. Very knowledgeable of the subject material

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

Overall a very enjoyable class. Lectures were very informative when he was covering the material and also kept us engaged by throwing in a few jokes here and there.

4.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

He was very thorough going over the material which helped me better understand it.

3.0
4.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

He is very interested in the subject and provides homework to help you. There are quizzes due once or twice a week based on the homework assignments. It can be difficult to understand if you do not keep up.

5.0
3.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

The course material was at times a bit challenging. If you are good at math that will benefit you in this class. He used a lot of good examples to keep the class interested. He takes the time to answer whatever questions you have so don't be afraid to ask, as much of what you are learning will have to be used and applied to the entire course.

3.0
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PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

i liked the class sometime he has a problem with explaining things that are not important like more advanced things that will not be on exams. and i have a hard time following along because the class is boring. but he a great dude and he is passionate about what he teaches! he kinda looks like adrian brody :)

5.0
1.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

I took PHI1050 with this professor. He is really good easy going also helps a lot. Really explains well and I love coming to class. I have an A quizzes are easy and the midterm/final are not bad at all

4.0
1.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

Quizzes are really easy as long as you pay attention to lecture, as for the exams, he will give many hints as to what will be on there. Overall, enjoyed his class very well

5.0
2.0
PHI050
Dec 3, 2013

Material is difficult at times but he knows the information well! He is very helpful and gives good examples.

5.0
3.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

Great teacher. One class I was actually excited to go too.

5.0
3.0
PHI1050
Dec 3, 2013

He is a very cool teacher. Helpful and is keen to see all his students succeed. He has a great teaching style, the subject is dry but he makes it fun. He teaches us as if we were at his level. Very knowledgeable person. Must take him.

5.0
1.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Exams are like the homework and all matching or multiple choice. Quizzes are pass or fail. Helps boost grade. Good guy. Take him.

5.0
1.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Great teacher, good guy. Is seriously interested in the subject matter, and uses real life situations as examples. Pretty funny, and a great speaker. Would suggest him to any student taking this required GenEd.

4.0
3.0
PHI1050
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 4, 2013

This class was very interesting, especially the chapter on sentential logic. I prefered that chapter because it relates to computer science. Some of the quizzes were difficult mainly because of the way that the sentence were presented. This professor looks like a small superman.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

he's fun.

5.0
1.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

I am not interested in logic at all, but he does his best to make it interesting. He's a really nice guy and very helpful. He wrote the book himself, so everything is online and you don't have to purchase it. Don't blow off the class though, you must study to obtain an A or B. If you get an A on his final he'll give you an A in the class.

5.0
2.0
PHIL1050015
Dec 4, 2013

Great teacher, good guy. Interested in the subject, and uses many examples to help you better understand the material. He's a great teacher. I would suggest him to any student.

5.0
2.0
PHIL1050
Dec 4, 2013

He is very good. He is extremely helpful. As long as you attend the lectures you will pass his class no problem. He sets up the class in order for you to pass.

4.0
3.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Easy to understand, exam is base on lecture

5.0
4.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Mohammed is a great instructor. He takes material that can be difficult to understand and uses real life examples to make it easier. He's very intelligent and knowledgeable on the subject. He's a really nice guy too and is very approachable if you have any questions.

4.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Mohammed is an awesome professor and often very funny. His jokes makes the class a bit more interesting. He tailors his class to make it the best possible for his students. Attendance is mandatory so show up, pay attention and you'll do fine. Offers plenty of examples!

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Very helpful professor. His enthusiasm in the topic makes you interested, even though the topic is confusing and boring at times. I wouldn't take the class with anyone else but Mohammed. A great professor is an understatement.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Professor Abouzahr is amazing. He's very clear on his lectures and tells you what you need to know to ace his class. his enthusiasm makes the class fun and countless examples prepares you for quizzes and exams. I recommend taking it with him!

4.0
4.0
PHI1010
Dec 4, 2013

Content of class is fairly difficult, professor abouzahr makes it easy to grasp. Class is often let out early. The textbook is online and written by him so you don't have to buy anything which is a great help. The lab is kind of pointless but if you need extra help it's there.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

great professor! clear and detailed on lectures. gives you the info needed to pass quizzes and exams.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2013

Very good professor, easy to understand and very helpful as well. Exams are pretty straightforward and are based on the lectures. If you attend class regularly, then you'll do well. This professor is recommended!

4.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Good class.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Really good teacher.

4.0
3.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Class wasn't what I expected, harder than anticipated but overall not terrible make sure you do the readings and if you can test out of it

5.0
1.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Very nice and helpful.

5.0
1.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Can't imagine how this class could have been easier. He pretty much walks you through all the material, much of which seemed like just common sense to me (it is a logic class). Fluff points in the form of online quizzes and chapter review sheets, which help you learn the material for the test. Best part is that he made his own book, and it's free.

5.0
2.0
PHI1020
Dec 4, 2013

Great professor! Explained everything in detail and with clarity. Homework assignments and quizzes are helpful, concise, and actually cover material that was taught in class :) Professor is very comical and easy to understand with his analogies and explanations. Awesome.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

Great Professor. Totally would recommend him. Homework and quizzes are given out weekly, but they are actually easy and cover ONLY the material you JUST discussed in class. No tricks to his teaching or tests. His comical personality and awesome analogies makes the class so much easier and enjoyable.

5.0
1.0
PHIL
Dec 4, 2013

make sure your early before he passes out the quizzes.

5.0
2.0
PHI1050
Dec 4, 2013

You don't have to buy a text book for this class and the material that was given was right to the point. Make sure you do all the online quizzes they will hurt your grade if you don't do them. The exams aren't extremely hard as long as you have been studying or paying attention in class. Overall i would recommend taking him as an instructor

5.0
2.0
PHI1010
Dec 5, 2013

True to his word, great professor and decent material. YES its boring but he does A GREAT JOB

5.0
2.0
PHIL2200
Dec 10, 2013

very knowledgeable DOCTOR of philosophy. will go out of his way to make sure his students succeed. Even having a study session out of class for students who wish to attend. exams were hard, but he gives you the material and time to study for them

5.0
2.0
PHIL1050
Dec 12, 2013

this class was dreadfully boring. Can not keep your eyes open boring. However Mohammed was pretty cool. class is simple if you remember rto do online homwork and attend

5.0
3.0
PHI1012
Apr 9, 2014

Amazing teacher, always willing to help. Attendance is mandatory if you expect to grasp the material. Extra plus that he gives you his own pdf textbook so you don't have to shell out $100+ dollars for one.

5.0
3.0
PHI1050
Aug 3, 2014

One of the best professors. Highly intelligent. At the time I've taken him he did not get paid for office hours but he helped me anyways after class and others. Also, he's written the class textbook. On top of that he provides coffee for study sessions!! An amazing professor. I HIGHLY recommend. :):)

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