3.9

Sajida Faiyaz

Computer Science - Mount Royal University

3.9
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
117
Reviews
3.9
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

117

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

72

4

16

3

4

2

1

1

24

What Students Say

Excellent Prof of Microsoft Office

COMP261 - 4.0 rating

She is the best teacher and person

COMP1103 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

51%

Textbook Required

8%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 83 grades
Most common grades:
A (29)
A+ (20)
A- (16)
Grade Distribution
A(49)B(5)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(28)
Based on 86 reported grades
A: 29
A+: 20
A-: 16
B+: 12
Common Tags
Respected (13)
Caring (11)
Amazing lectures (9)
Clear grading criteria (9)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Gives good feedback (7)
Participation matters (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.16 avg change
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5.0

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Reviews (117)
4.0
1.0
COMP081
Apr 5, 2012

She is nice instructor

5.0
1.0
JAVA001
Apr 26, 2012

I like her teaching style no doubt she is knowledgeable person

4.0
1.0
COMP1103
Nov 2, 2012

She is a very nice, helpful and Knowledgeable teacher. I would like to take another course of her.

5.0
1.0
COMP1103
Nov 3, 2012

Excellent Professor!

5.0
1.0
COMP1103
Nov 15, 2012

She is very approachable and helpful. She replied almost immediately to all emails. She was receptive to questions and always tried to be as helpful as possible. She is an excellent Instructor.

5.0
1.0
COMP1001
Dec 16, 2012

Excellent Professor! Take her class!! she would tell you what to study and where to do the review, if you just go to her class every day! A really easy teacher.

3.0
2.0
COMP1205
Nov 21, 2013

Good teacher but it is hard to understand her sometimes. You need to go to class each week since she does not post the powerpoint on blackboard. Goes through material quickly, but gives you hints to whats on the exam. Definitely go to her review classes.

5.0
1.0
1205
Nov 25, 2013

Great professor, makes things very clear in class and is willing to help out when help is needed.

3.0
1.0
COMP1205
Dec 12, 2013

This prof. is nice and knows a lot about her field, however is the worst lecturer I have had. Very difficult to understand, and as a result makes it impossible to pay attention. Book was useless, all slides were word-for word copies (explains why they were never posted online). Easy marker. Not enjoyable to communicate with.

5.0
1.0
1205
Dec 16, 2013

She was very well prepared for each lecture, clearly demonstrated a great knowledge of the subject.

5.0
1.0
1103
Dec 16, 2013

The professor was very professional, in class she had a detailed plan of what we would be learning. Took time to answer questions

5.0
1.0
1205
Dec 17, 2013

I felt that this course was great. I learned a lot, and felt like it was explained well. She knows the subject matter very well. I would definitely take another course from her.

5.0
2.0
1205
Dec 18, 2013

This teacher is my favorite teacher as I feel that she has all the qualities that students look for in a teacher.She has skills at teaching, sense of humor, friendly, patient and easygoing.

3.0
1.0
COMP1205
Dec 19, 2013

Sajida is a brutal lecturer but a fairly easy marker. Just go to class, keep your head down and submit the assignments. She is a really nice woman and quite funny as well.

5.0
1.0
1205
Grade: A-
Dec 19, 2013

She conveyed subject matter well, explained difficult concepts, helped with essay organization.

5.0
1.0
1205
Dec 23, 2013

She is very nice teacher

3.0
2.0
COMP1205
Jan 9, 2014

Sajida is funny- she will openly pick on people in the class. She guarantees everyone an A, and achieves this by using the exact same practice exam for the final. Although she uses power points, exams are fully based on textbook material. Assignments are all group based. They are a lot of work but good grades are generally awarded.

5.0
2.0
1205
Jan 11, 2014

Sajida has good classroom management skills, very knowlagble and an overall sense of respect in the classroom.

5.0
2.0
1103
Jan 13, 2014

Sajida was very helpful during this course. She always responded within the day and gave good clear advice as to how to solve problems.

5.0
2.0
1103
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 16, 2014

Sajida’s lecture & lab were great, well organised & well run. She is a fantastic lecturer, she can make concepts easy to understand.

5.0
1.0
1103
Apr 27, 2014

Great attitude towards students, very down to earth and accessible. Easy to ask question from.

5.0
1.0
COMP1615
Nov 2, 2014

Miss Sajida Faiyaz is very good in explaining the fundamental concepts of programming with examples in lectures!! Highly recommend.

4.0
2.0
SENG301
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 6, 2014

Sajida is great Professor! She didnt just give the answers away She made you THINK. This was sort of frustrating, but it helped me understand the material much better.

5.0
1.0
SENG301
Nov 7, 2014

Efficiency of discussion section. Addressed key points well. Thought provoking discussion. Insightful class and teachers. I loved it.

5.0
1.0
SENG301
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2014

Very excellent. She made people think about the problems, and She was very helpful. Strongly recommended.

4.0
2.0
COMP1615
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2014

This professor was very professional, everyday in class she had a detailed plan of what we would be learning. Took time to answer questions.

4.0
2.0
SENG301
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2014

Very intelligent and knowledgeable in the field of Computer and Software.

1.0
3.0
SENG301
Dec 14, 2014

Worst prof I have ever had, her idea of midterm review is to give you a close book timed midterm for marks, not give you any feedback, then gives you the exact same midterm for the actual midterm... Her english grammar is extremely bad making what she wants you to do pretty much a guess. The only reason to go to lectures are for pop quizzes..

4.0
2.0
SENG301
Dec 14, 2014

She is Very friendly, fun, helpful teacher. She teaches in a way that everyone understand. She know what she is talking about.

5.0
1.0
COMP1615
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2014

Awesome Professor!

4.0
1.0
SENG301
Dec 18, 2014

Mrs Faiyaz was an amazing teacher. I had her for SENG 301 at University of Calgary. its hard sometimes to understand wheres she is coming from in her explanations. but if you can ignore her accent and actually pay attention in class, instead of being a cocky spoiled brat like most of my classmates. you will do good. exams were a walk in the park.

4.0
2.0
SENG301
Jan 9, 2015

Great Professor!

5.0
1.0
COMP1615
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2015

Nice and Experienced Professor!

5.0
1.0
COMP1103
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2016

Sajida is a wonderful person and has a very uplifting personality.

5.0
1.0
COMP1103
Grade: A+
Jan 13, 2016

Great class and great teacher. Would recommended t other students.

1.0
2.0
SENG301
Grade: B+
Jul 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I had really been looking forward to this class but was greatly disappointed by the end of the course.

5.0
2.0
SENG301
Grade: A-
Jul 24, 2016
Would take again

She is Excellent Teacher!!!!!

5.0
2.0
SENG301
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2016
Would take again

Great prof, explains everything thoroughly and uses examples. Also she is very friendly and good with questions so don't be afraid to ask. Go to the lectures and do the assignments and you should get a good grade.

1.0
2.0
SENG301
Grade: B+
Sep 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The class was not helpful for my future career

1.0
2.0
COMP1001
Grade: B-
Sep 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Was not helpful for this course

1.0
3.0
COMP1501
Grade: A-
Sep 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very disorganized

5.0
2.0
COMP1501
Grade: A+
Sep 28, 2016
Would take again

I found Sajida to be a wonderful person & professor. Because of her explanations I am doing very well in computer programming course. Sajida was great in that she didnt just give the answers away she made you THINK.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
COMP1501
Sep 28, 2016
Would take again

She did an excellent job of sparking my interest in a computer that I wasnt very interested in. She was also awesome at explaining things until she knew that I understood them. Thanks!

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COMP1615
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2016
Would take again

Very excellent. She made people think about the problems, and she was very helpful.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
1.0
COMP1615
Grade: B
Sep 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Made the class very challenging for me. The material was very unorganised and I did not find her to be very helpful.

1.0
3.0
COMP1615
Grade: B+
Sep 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very unhelpful through out the entire course. I had to result to teaching the course to myself using the textbook. In the end, I felt like I learned nothing.

1.0
3.0
COMP1501
Grade: B+
Sep 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not very helpful and very disorganised.

5.0
1.0
COMP1103
Grade: A+
Sep 30, 2016
Would take again

Excellent! She creates a welcoming learning environment for all students.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COMP081
Grade: A
Sep 30, 2016
Would take again

Sajida is one of my favorite teachers. She respects the opinions of students.

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
COMP1205
Grade: B+
Sep 30, 2016
Would take again

She is a good teacher and knows everything about her subject.

Gives good feedback
Respected
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
2.0
COMP1615
Grade: B+
Oct 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very unorganised in the presentation of the material in the course. I struggled to understand what was being taught and how to compleat the assignments. In the end, I felt like I did not learn as much as I could have about programming due to the way the course was taught.

5.0
2.0
COMP1001
Grade: A
Oct 3, 2016
Would take again

She has pleasant personality and awesome knowledge.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COMP1001
Grade: A
Oct 3, 2016
Would take again

Very Helpful, Caring and good grading

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
COMP1103
Grade: A+
Oct 3, 2016
Would take again

I had no interest in computer before taking this course, but now computer and its applications are very easy to understand

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
3.0
COMP1001
Grade: B
Oct 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The grading and requirements for the assignments in this course were very unclear. It made it very difficult to earn what I did wrong on assignments and how to improve on the next assignments.

2.0
1.0
COMP1103
Oct 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

An easy course, but the lectures were very dry.

1.0
3.0
COMP1501
Grade: B+
Oct 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very unhelpful in the course. I would suggest taking the course with someone else.

1.0
1.0
COMP1103
Oct 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very dry course

5.0
1.0
COMP1103
Grade: A-
Oct 18, 2016
Would take again

Awesome!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
2.0
COMP1103
Grade: B+
Oct 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The course sounded interesting at the start of the semester and I had high hopes. In the end, I was just confused and felt that we were not properly taught how to use Word and Excel. She was a nice teacher, but not very clear and organized in the presentation of the course material.

1.0
2.0
COMP1103
Grade: A-
Oct 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not the best course

5.0
1.0
COMP1103
Grade: A-
Oct 19, 2016
Would take again

She is the best teacher and person. She helped me during my studies and also helped me find a job. I really love her.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
COMP1103
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

Excellent Prof!

5.0
1.0
COMP1001
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2017
Would take again

She is great Prof!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
COMP1103
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2017
Would take again

Sajida has a Good Personality, Deep Knowledge and Good Sense of Humor. I would like to take her other course too

5.0
1.0
COMP1615
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2017
Would take again

Very knowledgeable , helpful and smart lady

4.0
1.0
COMP1205
Grade: A-
Nov 8, 2017
Would take again

The best prof I ever had !

Gives good feedback
4.0
2.0
COMP1615
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

I love this course and prof!

GROUP PROJECTS
Would take again
5.0
3.0
COMP1103
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

She was the best person i had ever known in my life, every class was interesting and i actually learned stuff about computer science.

5.0
1.0
COMM2670
Grade: A
May 3, 2018
Would take again

Awesome! First time learn database and programming langyage

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
COMM2670
Grade: A-
May 3, 2018
Would take again

She sets high expectations for all students. She is great!

Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
COMP261
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2018
Would take again

What an amazing teacher!!! Super knowledgeable, friendly, loves her job, and overall just a cool instructor.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
COMP213
Grade: B+
Jan 10, 2019
Would take again

An excellent instructor! She has practical experience The best Project Management instructor Ive ever had Class was fun and informative

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
COMP213
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2019
Would take again

The instructor is very knowledgeable and is able to give real world examples and situations that help explain the concepts presented. I liked the entire course!!!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
1.0
COMP213
Grade: A-
Jan 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The topic material was easy to learn on my own. The professor was the main problem in the course. They were extremely unclear and unhelpful. They would stumble through the material in the course and become confused. I would suggest taking the course with a different teacher.

4.0
3.0
COMP261
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2019
Would take again

I love this course and instructor.

5.0
4.0
COMP261
Jan 28, 2019
Would take again

Very knowledgeable, humble, helping and enjoyable personality

5.0
1.0
COMP2503
Jan 28, 2019
Would take again

Awesome! One of the best profs for programming. She really makes sure all her students understand the concepts and she is very clear in her teaching. I finally understand the material thanks to her after retaking this course multiple times. Very good programming proof!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
COMP261
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2019
Would take again

Excellent Prof of Microsoft Office.

1.0
1.0
COMP261
Grade: B+
Feb 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very nice individual, But they were very confusing to learn from. If you have the opportunity I would suggest taking it with a different teacher.

5.0
3.0
COMP226
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2019
Would take again

Very professional, highly knowledgeable, helping and nice Instructor

5.0
4.0
COMP261
Grade: A-
Feb 22, 2019
Would take again

Accessible, Enthusiastic and Caring

Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COMP261
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2019
Would take again

She always give you second chance to upgrade your marks. Easy and knowledgebale instructor .

1.0
5.0
COMP2503
Mar 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

VERY hard marker on quizzes and exams. Beware.. She gives out pop quizzes and is pretty unreasonable overall. You never have time to study or prepare for the quizzes as they are not expected and you can get lost on assignments easily. Overall not a good prof and a very hard marker.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
COMP2503
Grade: B-
Mar 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very hard marker. The assignments a very unclear and the lectures are confusing.

5.0
4.0
COMP2503
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2019
Would take again

Great prof, really cares for her students. Explains concepts very well. Very fair tests and assignments. Will give you any help you need. Strongly recommended.

1.0
1.0
COMP2503
Grade: B
Mar 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

While being a nice professor they surprise you with pop quizzes that you were not prepared for. I have found them easy to talk personally with after class, but their organization of the course has been confusing. For a third level programming course, I would have expected more expertise from the professor.

5.0
1.0
COMP2503
Grade: A+
Apr 10, 2019
Would take again

She knows how to teach programming. I also like her energy and passion in what she teaches.

1.0
3.0
COMP261
Grade: B+
Apr 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst computer instructor! She makes every concept very hard to understand and does not make an effort to teach ways to excel in exams.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
COMP261
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2019
Would take again

Wonderful Prof., Wonderful person

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
COMP2503
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2019
Would take again

It was a great course and instructor did a great job.

5.0
3.0
COMP260
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Awesome course and Instructor

4.0
2.0
COMP2503
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2019
Would take again

Excellent Course, Excellent Instructor

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
COMP2305
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2019
Would take again

Must take her course

4.0
2.0
ICT701
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Wonderful person...

1.0
2.0
COMP2503
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I had to teach myself everything for the course. The lectures and labs were of no help.

1.0
3.0
COMP2521
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very difficult to learn about Databases from this professor

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
COMP2503
Grade: A
May 5, 2019
Would take again

Excellent course and Awesome delivery

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
COMP2503
Grade: A+
May 15, 2019
Would take again

Amazing proff.

5.0
3.0
COMP2503
Grade: A+
May 18, 2019
Would take again

Very Helpful and Professional Instructor

1.0
2.0
COMP1501
Grade: C-
May 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not a very helpful instructor. I felt lost for the entire course. When I would contact them for help they would ignore me.

5.0
2.0
COMP2503
Grade: A
May 22, 2019
Would take again

One of the best Prof.

EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
COMP2503
Grade: A-
May 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

They were a nice individual, but not a very good teacher. The in-class material was confusing. In the end, I had to teach myself a lot of the course through material that I found online.

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
COMP2503
Grade: A+
May 26, 2019
Would take again

She is super friendly and flexible

Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
COMP1103
Grade: A-
May 26, 2019
Would take again

She spends a lot of his time to make sure his students understand the material.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
COMP2503
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2019
Would take again

She knows the stuff and deliver nicely

Participation matters
5.0
4.0
COMP1001
Grade: A+
Oct 24, 2019
Would take again

Easy, friendly and knowledgeable

5.0
3.0
CIS2334
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2020
Would take again

super friendly and accessible

5.0
2.0
CIS2336
Grade: A+
Jan 29, 2020
Would take again

Chill prof. Definitely would take again.

5.0
1.0
CIS2334
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2020
Would take again

She is one of the best profs I've ever had. She is always available in her office hours and offers endless help when required

5.0
3.0
COMP2503
Grade: A-
Apr 14, 2020
Would take again

She is a great and friendly professor. She is dedicated to helping her students succeed. We are missing our great Prof.

Respected
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
CIS3343
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2020
Would take again

Easy, Friendly, Knowledgeable

5.0
4.0
CIS3343
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2020
Would take again

Super Knowledgeable, Very Experienced Must take her course.

Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
1.0
CIS3343
Grade: A
May 16, 2020
Would take again

Professor cares about her students. Clear on everything. I recommend taking this professor. Easy grader. Super nice.

5.0
1.0
COMP1103
Grade: A+
May 16, 2020
Would take again

She is a great and friendly professor.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
COMP1103
Grade: A+
Aug 15, 2020
Would take again

Best Prof. I ever have.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
COMM2670
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2023
Would take again

I wish she could come and teach us again.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

51%

Textbook Required

8%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 83 grades
Most common grades:
A (29)
A+ (20)
A- (16)
Grade Distribution
A(49)B(5)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(28)
Based on 86 reported grades
A: 29
A+: 20
A-: 16
B+: 12
Common Tags
Respected (13)
Caring (11)
Amazing lectures (9)
Clear grading criteria (9)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Gives good feedback (7)
Participation matters (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.16 avg change
Oct
Jan
Apr
May
Aug
Aug
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

1103

5.0

(4)

1205

5.0

(7)

JAVA001

5.0

(1)

COMM2670

5.0

(3)

COMP226

5.0

(1)
+17 more courses
Difficulty by Course

COMP226

3.0

COMP260

3.0

COMP2305

3.0

COMP2521

3.0

COMP261

2.9

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