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Nirmal Gupta

Marketing - Toronto Metropolitan University

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CQMS202 - 5.0 rating

He tries to be funny but he is'nt

QMS102 - 5.0 rating
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MGT200
Jan 29, 2002

No Comments

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MKT623
Feb 20, 2002

You only need to work 4 nights to pass this course. Lectures are useless.

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MKT623
Feb 27, 2002

Memorize the text and write the tests. EASY!

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MGT402
Feb 28, 2002

No Comments

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MGT402
Feb 28, 2002

No Comments

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MGT402
Mar 2, 2002

No Comments

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MGT200
Mar 16, 2002

lectures=pointless, tests=hard...uncanny resemblance to mini-me

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MGT402
Jun 13, 2002

Good guy, but unorganized

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MGT100
Feb 18, 2003

useless lectures makes you do a lot of work for few marks

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MGT
Feb 26, 2003

No Comments

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MKT200
Mar 11, 2003

He's great!!

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MGT100
Apr 21, 2003

No Comments

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MGT100
Apr 21, 2003

Horrible.

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MGT401
Apr 30, 2003

Good prof, but he doesn't know his calculus, so don't ask him any questions on it.

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MGT402
May 4, 2003

Overall, unclear professor. He would be lost without teachers manual and test bank. He is not strong in math, but teaches economics... Your tuition dollars at work. Useless prof for a useless class.

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MGT100
Jun 25, 2003

I didnt see the point to mgt100. He was an OK prof. Looks like Doctor Evil.

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QMS202
Aug 18, 2003

He's better at teaching stats than marketing by the looks of things! He explains theory really well so you'll actually understand. Needs to improve marking though. Best prof to take QMS@)@ with at the school...all the other sods should be fired!!!

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MGT402
Feb 5, 2004

No Comments

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MGT100
Apr 17, 2004

Nice Chap

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CMGT402
Apr 30, 2004

Tests are so hard also hard marking. Horrible Instructor. He would put hard questions for the less marks. Also he is so weak in calculas.

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MGT100
Aug 18, 2004

Has an evil look.

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MGMT100
Dec 3, 2004

Very good professor. If you want all theory , read the book. If you want real life experience and a very interesting professor, go to Nirmal. He makes the course very enjoyable.

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MGT402
Dec 17, 2004

It's a good thing Nirmal's teaching this since I can't read myself. Nice guy in all, it was hilarious to see how pissed he got because of all the fire alarms during tests. Booo to classes with participation marks.

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MGT402
Dec 28, 2004

It was fun to see his face after the Fire Alarm during our testsss...hahaha.. He was a hard marker, give out hard and tricky final, probbably just to bring students' marks down.. DAMN HIM!!!

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MGT402
Feb 6, 2005

I hate this professor,He can not teach at all.His tests are not based on the books and he barely teaches the Quants in class so you are screwed on the Quants questions in the 1st Test.There is no Quants in the textbook also so the textbook is not too good.Overall his class is very boring,do not take

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MGT402
Mar 22, 2005

What a horrible prof. I should've heard when people told me not to take it with him. He's unhelpful and his lecutures are very confusing

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MGT402
Apr 7, 2005

You dont have to read the text if you listen to his lectures. This is easier than ECN102 or 204. He explains everything well, and the quantitatives are easy if you stay for his review.

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CQMS102
Apr 10, 2005

He is a horrible professor,who is unorganized and unclear.Do not take any classes with him.All he teaches is how to use the calculator that's all.His teaching is one of the worst of all.He doesnt not follow the book at all,he does his own thing which is very unclear&screws u over for the tests/final

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MGT402
Grade: Pass
Apr 21, 2005

Nirmal was such a nice and understanding prof. Those of you who complain about him probably barely attended class. His lectures were so helpful that it supplemented the text rather than the other way around. Once you went to class and paid attention, you'll do well in his class.

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MGT100
May 4, 2005

A very nice and down to earth prof.

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MGT402
May 12, 2005

he's one of the most terrible instructor I've seen at Ryerson. I hate he's teaching style, not to mention, he's brutal and quite unfair marker.

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MGT402
Jun 10, 2005

Very friendly guy who's enthusiastic abou the course. Problem is the lectures don't help at all and the tests are not based on his lectures so it's tricky. Unless you use the workbook, you're screwed...either way some test questions come from no where. Don't bother with this class

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QMS202
Aug 9, 2005

He wasn't too bad. Does a good job explaining each chapter, but unlike Djabatey, you still HAVE to read the text book. He doesn't assign homework, but if you do McKessock's assigned questions, you'll do well with Gupta. Some got next to perfect (if not perfect) on tests because they did McKessock's homeowork for Gupta's Tests!

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QMS202
Aug 18, 2005

He is probably one of the worst professors there is for QMS202. He does not know what he's teaching or talking about. He doesn't know how to answer questions and confuses the heck out of you. If you desire to do bad in the course or fail then take him, otherwise stay away. You will not learn anything in his course.

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MANAGEMENT
Sep 12, 2005

great guy, not so great prof. his lectures were, pp slides from the text... i didnt pay $500 for a course so a cd could teach me... tests were not accurate to material taught

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MGT402
Sep 29, 2005

I guess he’s not the worst teacher in the entire galaxy. He’s not clear and helpful when answering specific questions. His humour sucks!!! His exams hardly mirror what he teaches. Get another prof. if possible. The one positive is that he shows up on time. Make sure you know about your group topic are you'll get rocked.

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MGT
Oct 17, 2005

Why is it only one prof. teaching this subject. Gupta was one of the worst profs. I ever had. I have nothing nice to say about him. If u have a choice don't take him.

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MGT402
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 19, 2005

Awful prof. Economics is a hard enough subject without this guy making it more confusing. Tests don't match what he teaches in class and won't change his teaching style even after many students openly complained about not understanding the material. Try really hard to avoid him as a prof.

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MGT402
Dec 6, 2005

Great Guy all around! If things are not clicking, he will be happy to help. Lectures are very clear and enjoyable.

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MGT402
Dec 31, 2005

Gupta is not very good at making anyone understand anything. you can still do good in his class as long as you learn the material. his tests are ususally fair. but you must practice the information.

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MGT402
Feb 28, 2006

SOOOOOOOOOOOO DIFFICULT :( SOO VERY VERY DIFFICULT! WHY MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT

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QMS
Mar 22, 2006

i agree with everyone here...he CAN NOT teach - period. Very confusing lectures right from the beginning. I had to correct him almost 10 times - EACH CLASS! He is very fond of the course calculator...weird. Anyway, he will never speak to you in a proper tone, no eye contact, all over the place. overall, if you have him, high chance you'll fail

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QMSMGT
Mar 27, 2006

this instructor can't teach for #$%^, he just talks about normal curves everytime, and how his MBA and engineering background make him god--and he talks about india alot...stay away from this freak!!!

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QMS202
Apr 6, 2006

Worst prof learn to teach I dont care about your MBA teach me stats! Avoid at all costs!!!

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STATSII
Apr 9, 2006

if he has an MBA, now wonder that cat in ths U.S., Colby, has one too. Colby graduated with a GPA of 3.5. Gupta sad to say is probably a worse prof than that cat. I mean they both have MBAs so let's see how the cat teaches. It's sad to compare but it's the truth. He doesn't know statistics and here he is teaching at a "university". Why ?????

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QMS202MGT402
Jun 20, 2006

I had to report him to the program director for refusing to give feedback on a final assignment in QMS202. The secret to doing well in his classes is to write down all the sample problems he does in class (which are few and far between) and then use those samples on your crib sheet. He will allow one double sided sheet per test, and may allow an op

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QMS202
Aug 1, 2006

He uses the same example for 4 classes straight. You don't gain any real info to prepare you for the tests because everything you were suppose to learn, he didn't have time to teach..after doing review for half of each class.Learn the proper conclusion format on a test, which he doesn't show you in class. you'll loose major marks otherwise!

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QMS202
Aug 10, 2006

No Comments

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QMS202
Aug 14, 2006

everyone on this site is taking personal hits at him. if you assess his teaching, he's good. he's reviews each class and explains things well. the class is boring because.. well.. its stats but he helps and is a good prof. take him if u want to learn.

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QMS202
Aug 22, 2006

I thought he was amazing. I wasn't required to take this course but had tried to learn the material on my own for work. No luck. After taking it with Nirmal, I really understood what I was doing from CI estimates to Mult Reg. If you want to learn, and perhaps move on in statistics after, Nirmal provides you with an excellent foundation.

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QMS204
Sep 14, 2006

He's kinda good...I took QMS204 with another prof and failed it. Then I re-take the course with Mr Gupta, I got good grade. He showed us how to use the calculator step by step, so we weren't lost. Yeah, he's not bad.

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CQMS202
Sep 16, 2006

Great prof. Had him for a CE class, and he stayed behind over an hour after one class to help people out. He knows his stuff and explains everything relatively well. No complaints.

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MGT402
Dec 3, 2006

he is such a harf prof that I've ever seen, he seems to be really easy, and nice,, but he is SELFISH and doesnt think about others EXCEPT himself --> he is a human not anybody else ((( SO SAD GUPTA)))

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QMS202
Dec 13, 2006

He must have changed his ways, from what other have commented. It's true he doesn't know stats all that well but he's a good prof, teaches well, I never needed to open the textbook, just go to class. Exams are a different story - much harder than examples taken in class (few and far between) and tough grader too... Try to get old midterms!!

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QMS202
Dec 29, 2006

Easy-going and relaxed at first, goes over some of the examples well, but runs out of time to cover other things. He still puts that stuff on the test though, making them a pain even if you go to every class. Not very helpful & tries to be funny, which is nice, but I come to class to be taught the material, not told jokes! Tough marker, poor prof!

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QMSQMS
Apr 24, 2007

This, is by far the most inconsiderate prof. I have ever had. Nirmal doesn't care about his students, 39 students out of 70 failed the midterm and he did nothing, while the other prof bell curved by 20 percent. Honestly it seems like he is out to get the students, classes are not a good representation of the tests. DON'T TAKE THIS PROF!!!!

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CMGT402
May 31, 2007

Gupta is a great prof. I dunno wat these other people r talkin bout but i think he explains very well & yes, his tests are harder than the eg's he uses in class but he tells the class upfront 2 choose questions 4 him 2 go thru. So y not just TELL him what u want help wit & he'll do those hard questions in class. Blame urselves 4 ur poor grade.

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CMGT402
Jun 19, 2007

Professor Gupta is GREAT!! He explains the material very well and is very enthusiastic about what he does. He is full of energy and very entertaining/funny. Some ppl may not like him, but it is beyond me why they don't. He is a really great prof. Class average was in the 70s/80s for every midterm/test.

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MGT402
Jul 12, 2007

Really good prof. energetic, teaches the material very well. teaches from the ground up so u understand inside out. he prefers in-class discussions rather than one-on-one, so ask as many questions as u want during class and get involved, u'll do well. my class average: B

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QMS202
Jul 28, 2007

Honestly I don't like him. He snaps at nothing. Like one student asked if hw would take off marks if we forget to forget "mg" in the answer and he shouted "Would it be SO HARD for you to write it!?" then started smiling to make it less uncomfortable. Tough marker also his midterms are mostly 50% theory 50% actual math. Anywho, not my favourite.

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CMGT402
Aug 7, 2007

I didn't like him. He tries to seem nice, sometimes he makes jokes that...not everybody likes. What he teaches in class is not enough for exams and I found that he picks little things from the book that are irelevant, just to catch you unprepared. Learn formulas by heart for the multiple choice, he tests from them;

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MGT402
Oct 2, 2007

Great teacher. Made learning managerial economics extremely easy. As long as you follow and understand lectures, you will likely get a B or A in the class. I think my class avg at the end was a B. I highly recommend taking this class, as do most of my friends. Excellent prof.

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QMS202
Dec 10, 2007

Don't take this Professor! He seems nice at 1st, but is actually rude to many students. It seems like he teaches well in class, but then puts questions on the exam that weren't or were hardly covered. Takes marks off for things he never asked anyone to put in the answer (TELLS YOU TO USE ONE METHOD AND MARKS FOR ANOTHER) Most ppl got a d or less

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QMS202
Dec 11, 2007

Very poor professor. Tries to be funny, but in general not really. Also, only covers certain topics, leaves out others; however he puts all of it on the tests/exam. Not very helpful at all. My advice if taking stats- Go for Clare Chua shes more understanding and helpful, plus covers EVERYTHING that is going to be on the tests!! D- overall

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QMS202
Dec 13, 2007

I found him to be condescending and enjoyed when he was able to trick students. The test questions were different from the text and different from the way he showed in class. Very frustrating!!

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QMS202
Feb 14, 2008

If you care about your GPA at all, avoid this prof.

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CQMS202
Feb 15, 2008

one of the worst profs at ryerson...please avoid at all cost

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CQMS202
Mar 11, 2008

Decent enough, but not a prof that will go down as one of the nicest / funniest / most knowledgeable I've ever had. But then again, it's stats, so what do you expect?

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QMS202
May 5, 2008

I was so schocked to see the ratings on this prof..I thought he was one of the better profs I had ever had at Ryerson.. He reallys pushes theory over memorizing and explains concepts thoroughly and clearly. Also, he always conducts a review of the prior class at the beginning of his lecture.

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QMS202
Aug 10, 2008

He's a good professor, explains material in depth, makes you understand the concepts. HOWEVER, he has some major attitude problems. He's rude and disrespectful to students, very unwelcoming if you ask him qs after class.He marks really hard, bell-curves the class DOWN!! He actually remarked our tests because he thought the TA marked them too easy!

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QMS202
Aug 15, 2008

Hes a good professor not as bad as people make him seem. But he marks hard make sure to put everything on your test to get awarded full marks. I also agree with the person below tests were fair Gupta is all about understanding not memorizing.

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CQMS202
Aug 19, 2008

Great prof! Really teaches how to use stats in real life, I actually knew what I was doing and why. In terms of grades: tests are easy and fair, just make sure you attend his lectures.

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CQMS202
Aug 25, 2008

Best stats prof. He explains concepts very well and can be easily understood if you attend all classes. Also very dedicated and you could tell that he loves teaching. Not because he wants to show off, but because he really wants you to understand. Great prof for one of the harder courses.

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QMS102
Jan 2, 2009

This professor is so underrated! Some students are just **** Head! because they tend to rate professors who tend to give questions that are directly from the class examples like Clare Chua. This professors respond to students' emails, posts extra stuff on the blackboard. He even changed the weighted average near the semester to helpoutallthe stude.

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CQMS202
Jan 3, 2009

He's a very good prof. If stats is not your area of expertise, take him. he wil make you understand. Qstns on exams are diff from txt book but are the same as what he does in class. attending class is recommended. He's is a little condecending, but whatever right? as long as he explains things well -thats what really matters

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QMS102
Jan 4, 2009

This guy is awsome. Hard to understand yes, but posts many helpful solutions on blackboard, and our section covered 2 addtional chapters that no other qms class covered and we all failed but gave us opportunities by changing the weight of our final according to which we'd get the highest possible grade. Above all I think this prof is very helpful.

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QMS102
Jan 6, 2009

He's an airhead who doesn't teach well. He makes mistakes during class and confuses you during class. Stick to the book, sleep during class, and you'll be fine.

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QMS102
Jan 14, 2009

Mixed review, as his explanations are hard to understand, but he is a very dedicated professor who gives lots of support, posts tonnes of stuff, and seems enthusiastic. He wont be a hinderance at all, but the text pretty much teaches most things you need to know. But i lol'd when he failed a basic stats question in front of the class

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QMS102
May 10, 2009

So surprised at the ratings this prof has recieved! He is an amazing teacher he explains very well if you go to class and take notes you will do great! He never tries to trick you and tests and exams are very easy! Great prof overall!

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CQMS202
Aug 23, 2009

Best prof i ever had! after failing QMS 202, i took the course again and got an A!! He is very patient and explains until you fully understand. He would review the material learned in the previous class and give good examples. If you attend his classes, you will be fine!

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QMS102
Nov 24, 2009

Definitely explains everything the fullest, tried to be funny and make the class entertaining but like it is qms it never will be but good for trying. tests are fair and pretty easy course cause he doesnt complicate things

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QMS102
Dec 7, 2009

Very nice and enthusiastic professor. His midterm/quizzes are pretty easy. He is very helpful when you don't understand some questions. Even though he summarizes the textbook, read and do the questions and you will be fine.

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QMS202
Mar 25, 2010

This guy's tests are ridiculously hard, most of the time I didn't understand what he was asking for on the tests. Studying from the textbook didn't help at all.

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QMS202
Apr 12, 2010

People who are saying he's hard are probably really dumb. This course is a joke, especially with him. The calculator does everything for you. His midterm/quizzes are SUPER easy, just attend class and study off his examples and you'll get a 4.33 easily. He's a really good prof and is also very funny. I highly recommend taking him for stats 102/202!

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QMS102
Apr 22, 2010

He is a very good teacher, good speaker and funny too. Most of his quizzes you just need the calculator which he teaches how to use. Goes over the examples in class well. Got 85% before exam but after i jsut dropped. He co-wrote the exam but it was way too hard in my opinion. Most people that had A going in, dropped to Bs and Cs

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CQMS202
Apr 25, 2010

I had him again for 202, still the same nice prof. Content is slightly tougher, but not bad. He ensures ppl understands and sometimes adds some humor. Quizzes were easy, but his midterm was tough- most of the class suffered. But he was fair on marking the SPSS project and Quiz 2. Just practice the HW Qs and ask help (he's helpful btw) when needed.

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STATS102
May 31, 2010

Just work hard, and attend classes; you CAN get an A+ with this guy- trust me.

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QMS202
Jun 17, 2010

awesomee teacher...super easy...tests are exactly what he says they will be in class...this is my 2nd time takin stats the first one i had with jason...nirmal is EASIER!!!!

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CQMS202
Jun 17, 2010

EASYY PEASY!....

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QMS102
Aug 30, 2010

He tries to be funny but he is'nt!!He is a tough prof!his midterm and finla are sooooooo hard!

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QMS102
Aug 30, 2010

Such a tough prof!

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QMS202
Feb 2, 2011

One of the best profs i've had. I had him for both qms classes last year. Anyone that says his midterms are tough clearly needs to sit down and study harder. His midterms are nothing but fair, i got a 100 percent on one of them. He really wants to help his students, so he goes over the material really well. I would defiantly recommend taking him!

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CGMS402
Aug 9, 2011

I can't believe a marketing prof is teaching managerial economics. Ah well, he's not overall a bad prof, just not organized, poorly structured exams and very, very boring. When his class got audited by the chair, the dude fell asleep lol. Make sure to review the textbook and practice all the calculus or you'll do poorly on exams.

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QMS202
Aug 24, 2012

Great prof,helpful

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