"et de flesk" = "heat the flask" tough to get past the accent, but a good prof nonetheless

Those who say that they can't understand Professor Islam are retarded. If you pay attention and listen to what he has to say, you will find him a helpful teacher. He wants to pass students. Give him a chance and you will find his class worth it. Make sure you study for his exams. They are not easy.

Good teacher, always makes himself and the resources available that you need. Tests/quizes can be a challenge, but are nothing that's not in the book. He's a fair grader who teaches the material well. Our class average was always above the average of the others on common exams, so you'll know what matters.

Though he is a little tough to understand at first, he's still a very good prof and actually pretty funny. Don't believe all the rumors you hear.

Don't believe the rumors you hear, Dr. Islam although tough is a great teacher, he gives you a lot of material to make sure you are well prepared. If you are lazy don't get him.

He is getting better. Reading the book helps so one can follow his lectures and know what topic he will be talking about.

This guy really is great. He cares a lot about his students and really tries to make sure that you get a good grade. He is a little hard to understand at times but just listen to him. If you do the homework that he assigns and take the notes that he gives you will have no problem getting a good grade.

Dr Islam is awesome. He understands that he has a bad reputation and has turned everything around. HE DOESNT ASSIGN OWLS! HE is the man when it comes to extensions, his labs are EASY! great prof

He's a tough teacher because he expects a lot from the students. However, he will help if you ask. He'll even have class fiday evening the weekend before common exams.

OMG GET THIS TEACHER

He's actually pretty damn good.

Don't believe what most of these other guys are saying. Islam is a good guy and cares about his students. Yes his quizzes are tough but the tests are a joke in comparison. Anyone who is complaining about him just didn't try hard enough

Not nearly as bad as everyone says. His quizzes are very well written and prepare you for the test, even though they are hard. Also his teaching style forces you to read the book, and do some work on your own. If you struggle that is your fault.

I have had Dr. Islam for both semesters of plebe chemistry and he is an amazing teacher. Although his quizzes are hard, they make the common exams look easy. He gives out alot of practice work and optional EI sessions. Has told us he wants all of us to do well. DO NOT BELIEVE THE RUMORS! Getting this teacher will be the best decision you make.

Prof. Islam is a fairly good prof. despite what other people may say. His quizzes and worksheet resemble the test very well, making his test average for his class well above the other teachers. He is also available for optional EI alot.

Despite what students say, he is one of the nicest professors I have had. Professor Islam will answer any questions you have and will schedule as much EI as you need. It is true that you need to do a little research and studying on your own, but it will pay off in the end. The common exams will be much easier for students who have Professor Islam.

Despite what students say, he is one of the nicest teachers at USNA. He will answer all your questions and provide as much EI as you need. It is well known that students who have him do better on the common exams and the final. Don't be afraid..Professor Islam is a great teacher. His class is enjoyable as well.

Great prof. He really cares about the students and wants them to learn the material. His quizzes will prepare you for the exams. He is also very lenient on your final grade if you work hard. He grades labs easy and will let you turn them in late. He mispronounces words but that makes the class funny. I highly recommend this teacher.

Overall good teacher who understands Chemistry perfectly. It is usuful to read the book in addition to taking notes during his lectures. Islam rewards students who work hard and complete their OWLs. If you show some respect and don't get annoyed by his English, this Chemistry class is easy to get a B or better in

Great Professor who spends his time making sure that the students understand the material. Quizzes can be tough but they prepare you for the exams extremely well. Overall good professor that rewards good grades to students who work hard. He is very reasonable and understanding.

He is hard to understand at first but if you give it a few weeks you will understand him fine and enjoy his humor. He gives very helpful EI sessions when it comes time for tests. His quizes can be hard but he gives you a chance to still get a good grade and it better prepares you for the exams. He will help you get through this pain of a class.

Great overall teacher who really cares about his students learning. If you work hard and take notes, it is a very easy class to get a B in. If you put in extra effort and attend EI sessions, an A is easy to obtain.

Prof Islam is hard to understand at first but it gets better. He is a really nice guy who wants to help students who care. If you show him you care and work hard you have nothing to worry about. If you try, you really shouldn't get anything less than a B. Quizzes are hard but they keep you ready for the tests. It was great having him in the spring

I began Chemistry II with absolutely no interest in the subject for the first grading term, and my grade reflected it with an F. Dr. Islam was quick to offer frequent EI; as a result my quiz average rose. I failed the the 6 and 12 week exams, but was able to pass the Final with a Low C thanks to Dr. Islam coming to review the day before the exam

Do not go into Professor Islam's class with a negative mindset. Anyone that is willing to work hard and listen in class should get an A. He is a genuinely caring professor that wants to see his students succeed. I would definetly take him again

Prof. Islam is a very nice and smart professor who gets a bad reputation. He expects you to work and read outside of class and lectures are more of reviews of the book's reading. If you work outside of class, it is easy to get an A or B. He gives extra credit to boost quiz scores at the end of the semester too. Just keep a positive attitude.

He is an interesting teacher. Because of his bad reputation people assume his class will be bad. You just need to enter without any sort of bias or misconceptions. He works very hard and is always willing to provide E.I. and work with the students. Towards the end of the semester he is much easier and lightens the work load to accommodate everyone.

He is a good teacher. He will definitely make you work, but if you are willing to do so you will be fine. If he sees you have been working hard, he will definitely help you out.

Professor Islam is a very helpful professor. Although his quizzes are generally hard, it helps prepare you better for the chemistry finals. He literally knows everything about Chemistry. The grade you get is the grade you deserve - it's proportionate to the effort you put in. Great professor, would definitely take his class again.

Dr. Islam is a good teacher. He is soft spoken and has a bit of an accent, so it is beneficial to sit in the front. His reputation is harsher than he deserves, he is friendly and willing to help, he may just be a bit too smart for chem 1.

Reading comments prior to having him scared me a little, but there is no reason for it. In class, he is a little vague on some chemistry concepts so expect to have read the book. His EI is very helpful! If you get his as a teacher be thankful because many in the chem department are much worse. Seem like you like chemistry and he will like you.

Very nice, genuine professor. His class is hard only if you have a negative attitude. Despite a bad rep around the yard, he is an excellent prof. Once you get used to his accent, you will learn to appreciate his classic "hard nosed" teaching style. Do all the HWs and labs, study for quizzes and you will not get below a C, prob end up with a B.

Great Teacher. Humorous professor. He cares a lot about his students; unfortunately a lot of students have a poor attitude in learning chemistry and will blame their laziness on the teacher. He is a great teacher and is always available for extra help.

Professor Islam is a great guy. He is very funny and he really cares about students. Sometimes his class lectures are hard to follow, but he really knows his chemistry and if you ask for help he is very willing to help. He wants students to succeed.

He's a good guy. Lectures are boring, and long. Sometimes hard to understand, but overall cares about his students and is a funny guy.

Dr Islam challenges us as students but in doing so allows for us to learn the material very well. Dr Islam makes his students earn his grades. He is very fair in the grade he gives. It is also very evident that Dr Islam genuinely cares for his students. He is available outside of class and always holds group EI sessions before tests. Great teacher

Dr. Islam is a tough but fair grader and expects his students to rise to the challenges he offers. He gives students the opportunity to improve through hard work, and is extremely helpful and available for EI whenever needed.

He is a fair professor and a great dude. He can be frustrating and first but stick with him and he will help you with whatever you need. He doesn't like stupid questions so think about what you are asking. He's an awesome professor especially if you use him as an EI resource.

Great professor. He was a hard grader but really felt like that prepared me for the common exams. Rare in that he actually cared about student learning. Wish him the best of luck in retirement.