4.2

Samee Khan

Electrical & Comp. Engineering - North Dakota State University

4.2
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
89%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.2
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

89%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

46

4

28

3

2

2

2

1

6

What Students Say

I like his style, teaches well, but many tests

ECE111 - 5.0 rating

There is a lot of work in this class, easy but a lot of work

ECE111 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

3%

Textbook Required

25%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 67 grades
Most common grades:
A (40)
B (25)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(40)B(25)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 68 reported grades
A: 40
B: 25
B+: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (37)
Test heavy (22)
Inspirational (11)
Respected (10)
Gives good feedback (7)
Beware of pop quizzes (6)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (5)
Lots of homework (5)
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ECE111

4.3

(83)

111

1.0

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111

5.0

ECE111

3.3

Reviews (84)
1.0
4.0
ECE111
Nov 8, 2012

He reads over the slides in class, but adds a lot to them. Also has a lot of speakers so class is somewhat necessary. The worst part is that the tests are hard and have so much more information than the notes he gives us. It's kind of BS when you think about it because its a level 100 course. Wish he would teach more about ECE as a career.

1.0
4.0
ECE111
Dec 5, 2012

Lectures are useless. Some of the speakers that come in for ECE 111 are interesting. Some questions on the test are not covered in class.

3.0
4.0
ECE111
Dec 6, 2012

The class is extremely easy to pass. If you turn in your homework you get 100% on it. No matter how much effort you put in to it. Most invited lectured were boring. But if you show up to the invited lectures and turn in the hw, you only need 66% on the 3 tests for an A. But the test are extremely difficult.

4.0
1.0
ECE111
Feb 22, 2013

/Very easy course but also necessary to see if Engineering is something you are after

4.0
1.0
ECE111
Feb 22, 2013

Very cool and hard to hear him should use mic.

4.0
2.0
ECE111
Feb 26, 2013

A good introductory course. I liked the grading scheme. The TA were never to be found.

4.0
3.0
ECE111
Feb 27, 2013

Easy course very difficult exams.

4.0
2.0
ECE111
Mar 3, 2013

No book which makes exams very difficult. Invited lectures were good

4.0
1.0
ECE111
Mar 24, 2013

No textbook was good but then you had to study off the lectures. Good overview of the field

5.0
2.0
ECE111
Jul 2, 2013

Good class.

1.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2013

The tests are way too hard for an introduction class. I missed an A grade by a fraction of a point and he did not bump my grade up when i went to talk to him.

2.0
1.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2013

This teacher did not care about what he was teaching. You may answer the question perfectly and get the question wrong. Test include many spelling errors. All information is outdated. There is nothing about computers. This class uses the different conventions used in the US. The teacher did not know what he was teaching.

4.0
2.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2013

Good class, the instructor added 2% grade for all, which was nice.

1.0
5.0
111
Jan 24, 2015

He thinks that he knows everything but it is not true. Honestly, I and many others believe that invited lecturers are just fillers and have nothing to do with this class. There is no book for this course. All we have to rely on lecture notes that are poorly compiled. It is a mandatory class otherwise, I would have skipped this.

5.0
2.0
ECE111
Feb 2, 2015

Very helpful. I went to him to clarify concepts

5.0
2.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Sep 12, 2015

Good class the new version that he does not teach is horrible.

4.0
1.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Oct 13, 2015

Good class took from him in my freshman year

5.0
2.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Oct 28, 2015

An ok course

4.0
2.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Oct 30, 2015

A long course

5.0
1.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Nov 25, 2015

Sometimes it is difficult to understand as he talks so quietly may be a microphone will help in a class of 100 students. The tests are easy but too many with typos.

2.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Apr 13, 2016

I can't understand him

1.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This professor is the reason I'm not an engineering major anymore. His lectures didn't make any sense, and sometimes he was rude to students who didn't know the answer to something. He required a doctor's note every time you missed class. I dropped this class after a month because I literally couldn't take it anymore. Beware.

LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2016
Would take again

Easy class

4.0
3.0
ECE111
Nov 1, 2016
Would take again

Overall ok class

Gives good feedback
Respected
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Nov 10, 2016
Would take again

Very lecture heavy lots of materials to cover.

4.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Tough course with lot of materials

4.0
1.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2016
Would take again

Too much material is covered but very easy class. They should change the time from 8am to something more later in the day.

4.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

A tough course for introduction to the whole field. You basically have to be there in every class.

Tough Grader
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Nothign special about the class.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Dec 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

There is a system for this class. He uses slides for the lecture and based on that asks questions in tests some seven tests. There is a lot of work.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Feb 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

There is a lot of material beign covered

Respected
SO MANY PAPERS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Mar 28, 2017
Would take again

A very tough class. There is a lot fo stuff he covers. There are many test. Good feature are the invited lecturers.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2017
Would take again

Very basic class and there is a lot of material to cover. Attend, pay attention, and get an A.

Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2017
Would take again

There was a lot of stuff covered and very little practical work.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Aug 5, 2017
Would take again

A tought course for being introductory.

4.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2017
Would take again

I would not take this course, what is the use, it is not a prerequisite for anything and the Department does not let you transfer it from anywhere, you just have to sit in it.

5.0
2.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Sep 14, 2017
Would take again

I took course from Dr. Khan a few years ago. I found him very courteous and engaging. The course itself was very intense with many tests but he made it a very plesent experience for all students. I will recommend him.

4.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Nov 10, 2017
Would take again

Took this class to fill electives was a lot of material to cover. Tests are too many and long. He is funny and helpful.

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

Very good teacher but too many topics he is covering

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ECE111
Dec 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Trick questions on exams. Try to show that is smart instead of teaching. Knowledge but NOT a great teacher. Stay away from this class when you see his name otherwise you better be good in programming.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Mar 5, 2018
Would take again

Very good teacher. Now he is gone and it is being taught by 5 different people. So sad he is not teaching this. He is a tough grader but my fault for making silly mistakes in exams.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2018
Would take again

Teaches a systematic courcse with exams build on tests which are built on quizzes. He has people come to the class to give lectures which is very good. I like it.

Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Mar 10, 2019
Would take again

Solid teaching. Many tests.

Respected
Inspirational
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: B
May 27, 2019
Would take again

Lots of material is being covered.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: B
May 30, 2019
Would take again

I took this class to fulfill credits. It was a bit tough for me to follow concepts because it was from a different filed. But the instructor was great.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
ECE111
Grade: A
May 31, 2019
Would take again

Covers a lot of topics. Good course if you pay attention. A lot of quizzes.

Inspirational
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2019
Would take again

Very test heavy. Good instructor. You can learn a lot.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2019
Would take again

This course was what made be switch from EE major to Comp Engr major.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2019
Would take again

Teaches well.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2019
Would take again

There is a lot of work in this class, easy but a lot of work.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2019
Would take again

I like his style, teaches well, but many tests

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jun 12, 2019
Would take again

I liked the course.

Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Jun 14, 2019
Would take again

Tooooo many quizes.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2019
Would take again

Too much stree on quizes and other in class activities. I liked the invited ex NDS studnets very motivational.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Jun 19, 2019
Would take again

Just an OK class. the usual one gets at NDSU. He is a nice person though.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: A-
Jun 24, 2019
Would take again

I agree will other remarks, there are too many tests for an entry level class. But he teaches well and is respected.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2019
Would take again

The course is a lot of work. A lot of work beware of that. As instructor he is really good. Sets clear expectations and follows through. Very caring. I like the external lecturer series as well.

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2019
Would take again

Good lecturing. I liked the outside inspirational spekers showed us many valuable lessons.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Sep 22, 2019
Would take again

A fantastic teacher

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Oct 19, 2019
Would take again

I enjoyed the class activities especially the invited lectures from alumni

Inspirational
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2019
Would take again

One of the best classes I had

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2019
Would take again

I really enjoyed the course. It had many tests but enjoyable because of the several invited lectures.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2019
Would take again

One of the best ECE professors!!!!!! Dr. Khan is the best.....

Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2019
Would take again

Hands down the besttttttt!!!!!

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2019
Would take again

I enjoyed the course as it was my first exposure to electrical and computer engineering. The invited lectures were great as it helped me choose concentration. Too many tests though.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2019
Would take again

A lot of tests and I mean a lot of tests. Very funny person tries a lot to keep students engaged. Excellent course

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2019
Would take again

I loved this course

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2019
Would take again

My first class at NDSU and it was very nice to have him as instructor. He was very curtious and engaging. Most important were the guest lectures.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Jan 1, 2020
Would take again

The best teacher I had at NDSU. Super nice guy a bit hard to hear when you are at the back of the class.

Inspirational
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2020
Would take again

My first course at NDSU I still rememeber it fondly. A very good teacher.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2020
Would take again

An introductory course that covers a lot of topics and he teaches them with enthusiasm. I wish the test were limited. The invited lectures are nice touch from alumi.

Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ECE111
Jan 13, 2020
Would take again

My first class in NDSU. It was fun and he teaches very well. The time of the class needs to change, who starts a Monday at 8am in -20 temps.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2020
Would take again

Not an easy first class if you ask me but going there being attentive will give you oppurtunity to ace the tests, which basically are on class materials.

Inspirational
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2020
Would take again

I recommend the instructor.

Inspirational
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Feb 5, 2020
Would take again

What a tough course for freshmen.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2020
Would take again

Sadly he does not teach this class anymore. I wish he did again. He was wonderful.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: B
Apr 4, 2020
Would take again

The course was very tough for me as a transfer student. It covered the whole spectrum of the department. I had a tough time. But he was a good teacher.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
4.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2020
Would take again

It was a lot of material covered. Gave good insights into the field.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Jun 12, 2020
Would take again

The best

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2020
Would take again

Good teacher one of the best.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Excellent approach to teaching , puts students first all the time, always available to answer questions.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
3.0
5.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Feb 5, 2021
Would take again

Just a tough class all together.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2021
Would take again

Seems he has left NDSU. I took his class a while back it was a good overview of the whole ECE field.

Respected
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECE111
Grade: A
Oct 13, 2021
Would take again

Passionate teacher

Respected
Lots of homework
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

3%

Textbook Required

25%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 67 grades
Most common grades:
A (40)
B (25)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(40)B(25)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 68 reported grades
A: 40
B: 25
B+: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (37)
Test heavy (22)
Inspirational (11)
Respected (10)
Gives good feedback (7)
Beware of pop quizzes (6)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (5)
Lots of homework (5)
Rating Trend

Improving

+1.05 avg change
Apr
Jun
Dec
Feb
Mar
Oct
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ECE111

4.3

(83)

111

1.0

(1)
Difficulty by Course

111

5.0

ECE111

3.3

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