1.7

Sara Kassis

Engineering - Sonoma State University

1.7
Quality
4.4
Difficulty
14%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
1.7
Quality
4.4
Difficulty
1.7
Helpful
1.7
Clarity

14%

Would Retake

95

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

10

4

3

3

6

2

1

1

75

What Students Say

HAHAHAHAHAH U SO REAL

ES104 - 1.0 rating

YALL WANNA MAKE A INSTA ACCOUNT

PHYS210A - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

D+

95% confidence
Based on 88 grades
Most common grades:
F (25)
D (24)
B (11)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(12)C(12)D(29)F(25)A-/B+(1)
Based on 92 reported grades
F: 25
D: 24
B: 11
C: 11
Common Tags
Hilarious (38)
Gives good feedback (7)
Participation matters (6)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Caring (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
Lots of homework (4)
Tough grader (4)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.61 avg change
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ES101A

2.7

(6)

PHYS214

2.3

(11)

PHYS342

2.3

(8)

EE112

1.9

(9)

ES104

1.5

(14)
+3 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PHYS210A

4.8

EE345

4.6

BUS301

4.6

ES104

4.5

PHYS214

4.4

Reviews (95)
2.0
3.0
ES101A
Grade: B
May 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very friendly and approachable. Her study guides are pages long and very vague (but she'll tell you she is very direct with what's on her exams) so be ready to study very broadly and pray what you study is on the test. The homework is very difficult and isn't relevant to problems on the exams. Boring lecturer, literally reads off the slide monotone

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
EE112
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2017
Would take again

Pretty good prof, just a bit lecture heavy.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
ES101A
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

Really good professor. She's approachable, nice, very clear in her expectations for the class. Tests aren't hard but you do need to study. I would take this class again if I could I highly recommend her

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
4.0
2.0
ES101A
Mar 17, 2018
Would take again

A great professor who seems to enjoy what she lectures to her students. The class is not an easy A so studying and showing up to class and she's always available to help those who need extra help.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
2.0
ES104
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2019
Would take again

I have her for Oral Communications and she's a good teacher but a bit overqualified since she is an engineering prof too. Not a lot of homework and minimal work so it is a good class to get that GE out of the way.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
ES104
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 14, 2020
Would take again

I'm currently taking her ES 104 class and I have to say she is a great teacher. Minimal work, very accessible. Just do your absolute best on all assignments and you will pass with a good grade. Would take this class again and another class of her's in the future if that ever comes about.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHYS342
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2021
Would take again

Great teacher! She is very knowledgeable and wants you to get good grades. I would recommend taking this teacher and she provides materials for the class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
PHYS214
Grade: A
May 29, 2021
Would take again

Kassis is THE best professor at SSU. Had her for a couple courses and both were world class. Physics is a hard course and she isn't going to hand out a grade if you don't work for it. But if you need help she WILL go above and beyond to make sure you understand whatever topic you need help with. Don't be shy if you ever need help

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PHYS342
Jun 6, 2021
Would take again

She was there to really help us learn

Skip class? You won't pass.
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
2.0
BUS301
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

Sara is very helpful and caring towards her field and students. Lectures sometimes feel that they are dragging along but she encourages students to participate and be interactive. She is very helpful and clearly wants her students to do well in her class. Her study guides are also extremely helpful and accurately outline the exam.

Respected
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
EE112
Grade: A
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Kassis is a great instructor, she is really good at making the lectures fun and the topics easy to understand. She is also easy to talk to and loves helping students with questions. 10/10 would take classes with her again.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS214
Grade: C-
Apr 6, 2024

Kassis is an incredible professor, took this class fall23. She'll give her all to help you understand the material if you ask. Physics is a challenging subject; there are many formulas that you need to understand and use. The exams are fair if you take the time to study for them. This course was a wake-up call for me, to work and study harder.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
1.0
5.0
PHYS342
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2025

Terrible professor just reads off the slides, isn't passionate about what she teaches. Lectures are dull.

3.0
2.0
EE345
Grade: B+
Feb 10, 2025
Would take again

Probably say a good lecture professor who can maintain pace and teach EE345, gives lots of resources to help you understand the material and is very open to any questions, overall a good professor take her if you need EE345

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
EE112
Grade: B
Feb 14, 2025

This professor lacks professionalism and confidentiality, openly discussing students' academic performance taking away opportunities. With a physics degree rather than engineering, she presents herself as an expert despite lacking formal qualifications. Her teaching lacks depth, leaving gaps in students' understanding of core engineering concepts.

1.0
3.0
PHYS342
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 17, 2025

I took the Light and Color course, but the homework didn't prepare me for the exams, and the instruction was terrible. The lectures were boring, and the professor couldn't teach. It was so bad that I ended up dropping the course.

1.0
3.0
PHYS214
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 27, 2025

During Covid. Avoid taking her if you can really. Lectures are confusing to understand and she doesn't know electrical engineering. Seems quite right because she doesn't have a specialization in any engineering field. Her class doesn't prepare you for EEcircuits. Learning her method of Kirchhoff's voltage and circuit laws is there to confuse you.

3.0
3.0
EE345
Grade: B
Apr 14, 2025

Organized Professor, that's her best aspect along with knowing what will most likely be on the test (She gives a lot of hints). Besides that she's doesn't have any real engineering experience, so for in the EE dept she isn't the best for advice, but overall she's good at teaching, at times she can be a little unprofessional, overall good teacher.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHYS214
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2025
Would take again

Actually took Phys 210A/B and I really enjoyed Dr. Kassis' teaching style. She is organized, well spoken, and thoughtful towards her life-science majors in the intro class. She makes a subject that many of us dislike/struggle with palatable and she explains everything step-by-step, especially the math. It creates an equitable learning environment.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
PHYS342
Grade: A
May 24, 2025

She's passionate about what she teaches but unorganized at times. She takes forever to grade so I never really knew what my grade was which bothered me. Class was pretty easy as long as you pay attention to the lectures but sometimes her lectures didn't reflect the homework and quizzes

1.0
1.0
PHYS342
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 11, 2025

I'm in this physics 210A class right now my friends told me to take it. Think its kind of boring.

1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: B
Oct 24, 2025

For a general education course, this class felt slower and less engaging than expected. The material could have been presented in a more interactive way to keep students interested. If you prefer a livelier or more discussion based GE class, you might want to explore other options.

Hilarious
So many papers
5.0
2.0
PHYS210A
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2025
Would take again

Super thorough and approachable physics professor with clear expectations. Her lectures are organized and very helpful for exams. The homework is intentionally challenging, but lectures and SI will prepare you well. Do not be dissuaded here; she is very engaging given the material and encourages participation. Very grateful to have her at SSU!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

Babes, do NOT take this class. The vibes were off every single week. The way she talks to students? Manipulative, messy, and not giving what it needs to give. I was over it.

1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

Oh girl frr, run. This class had me confused, annoyed, AND exhausted. It's not worth it.

1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

Frrlll babe, I wish someone warned me. She's manipulative and the whole class feels like bad vibes.

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
EE112
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2025

BAHAHAHAHH YO SYBAU

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2025

YO WE FR RN BUT LIKE HONESTLY

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

Like the way things happen here? It low-key feels like sabotage, like people will switch up on you for no reason. The energy be so messy behind the scenes that you never know what's real anymore.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
EE112
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

OMGGG THIS CLASSS WAS TERRRIBLEEEE

Get ready to read
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
BUS301
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

WAIIIII WHATS BUS301 IS IT A PHYSICS COURSE IM DYIN LIKE WHAA

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

It's not giving ‘tough love,' it's giving straight-up rude for no reason. I've never seen someone shut people down so fast over the smallest things. Honestly, the whole vibe was just negative every single class.”

1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

LOLLOLOLOLLOL SYBAU

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHYS214
Grade: D-
Dec 23, 2025

WHYYYYYYY CANT WE CONTROL THIS OMG

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

LOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOL IM DEAD JUST SABOTAGE HER MAKE HER CRY IF UR IN THE COURSES

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: D-
Dec 23, 2025

UGHHHHHH RUDE

1.0
5.0
EE112
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

“Girl… frrlll 😭💅 this class was NOT it. I felt like she was rude for no reason and the vibes were just off the whole semester.”

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ES101A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

“Girl… the way she talks to students?? 😭🙄 It's giving unnecessary attitude every single day.”

1.0
5.0
PHYS214
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

“Frrll babe 💅⚡ the manipulation vibes were REAL. One thing said in class, another thing on the assignment. Chaos.”

3.0
5.0
ES101A
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

OMGG CAN YALLL PLS STOP

1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

NO SYBAU WE NOT STOPPING FOR REAL WE'LL SEE U SOON TOO BTW

1.0
5.0
PHYS214
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

LOLOLOLOL IM DEAD FR

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
EE112
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

Lowkey felt sabotaged the whole semester 😭📉. Nothing felt consistent

1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: D-
Dec 23, 2025

Honestly babes 😭✨ the way she handled things felt rude and lowkey sabotaging. I wouldn't recommend this class at all.

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS214
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

Her vibe? Chaos. Pure chaos 😭⚡ not helpful, not friendly, just straight attitude.

1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

Babesss… she stays rude like it's her brand 😭👠 absolutely no warmth in this class.

1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2025

Girl I can't even lie… she was mean EVERY time I asked for help 😭💔 like ma'am, why the hostility?

1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

Frrlll babe the sabotage jumped OUT 😭📚 I swear things were graded like she had a secret agenda.

Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

Frrlll girl she's so manipulative it felt like a plot twist every week 😭💅 I would not retake this.

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

OMGGGG STOPPPPPP GUYSSSS WE CANT CONTROL YOU

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

HAHAHAHAAHH NAH SYBAU F AROUND N FIND OUT NEOW

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

HAHAHAHAHAHAH YO WE KNOW FR SHE SEEING THESE

Hilarious
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

HAHAHHAHAH SYBAUUUUU TS HILARIOUS HUH

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

ON THE REAL WE DON'T EVEN GO HERE BUT WE BOUTTA PULL UP TO THIS B-

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
EE112
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

WHERES THE FA G at?

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

Frrlll girl 😭💅 the humiliation in this class was WILD. She would call people out in front of everyone like it was entertainment.

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS214
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

Babesss the way she humiliates students is unreal 😭💀 She has zero softness when someone makes a mistake.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

Frrlll girl she loves putting people on blast 😭👀 One tiny error and she acts like you ruined her whole day.

Tough grader
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

Girl be fr 🫠✨ she humiliates students like it's part of the lesson plan. I was gagged every class.

1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

Girl the humiliation jumped OUT 💀💅 She corrects people in the most disrespectful way possible.

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS342
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

Frrlll girl she drags students publicly 😭🔥 This class felt like a roast battle half the time.

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2025

Babes she talks to students like we're inconveniencing her 😭🙄 The rudeness is off the charts.

1.0
5.0
BUS301
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2025

LOLOLOLOL BUT LIKE SUM REAL STUFF, WHAT WE DOING TONIGHT?

1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

WE ARE SORRYYYYY OMG

1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

NAWWWWW SYBAU lil Fa Gut

1.0
5.0
BUS301
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

why is business a class?

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
BUS301
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAA

1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

CLOWN SH FRL BUT LIKE HOW DO WE CONTROL THIS?

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

STOP DOING THIS GUYS SHES GOIN TO GET HER FEELINGS HURT

Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

HAHAHAHAHAH U SO REAL

Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

YALL WANNA MAKE A INSTA ACCOUNT? DISCORD THE MOVE?

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

LOLOLOLOL DOWN HONESTLY, BUT SEND THE SERVER TO US

1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

SUM REVOLUTIONAL STUFF HONESTLY DOWN

EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

BAHAAHAAHAHAHAHAH on the real though put it upon herself

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: B-
Dec 23, 2025

fuh u for failing me in this class

1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA LETS MANIPULATE AND SABOTAGE

1.0
5.0
ES101A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

wow thats quite harsh guys, absolute clowns we seeing here.

1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

SYBAU SOFT LIL NGGA

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS214
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

BAHAHHAHAHA ON SH

1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

Girl I felt humiliated more times than I can count 😭💀 She has no patience at all.*

Hilarious
3.0
5.0
PHYS214
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

she wasn't that bad🤓☝🏿

Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

BAHAHAHAHHA JK SYBAU NERD ah b-

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

IM DYING IS SHE JUST GOIN TO TAKE TS FROM ALL OF US HAHAHAHA

1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

NAW BUT REAL WHEN WE PULLING UP TO THE SCHOOL

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
EE112
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

SYBAU AND JUST JOIN THE DISC SERVER

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

LOLOLOLOLOL IM CRYING HAHAHHAHAHA

1.0
5.0
BUS301
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

This class was challenging for me because the instructor's behavior felt intimidating at times. She often watched students closely in a way that made it hard to relax and stay engaged.

So many papers
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

The environment in this class felt like trying to control the uncontrollable. The overall atmosphere among the students was chaotic, and it made it difficult to stay focused.

Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
EE345
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

OHHH MAHHH GOODNESS SYBAU WITH YO STUFF

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
BUS301
Grade: D-
Dec 23, 2025

FOR REALS THOUGH JUST TELL HER SOFT AH TO SHUT UP.

1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2025

f- around and find out. IM CRYING

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ES104
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

LET THE DOGS OFF THE LEASH, THEM STUDENTS AINT PETS FRL BAHAHAHHAHAA

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS210A
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2025

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS342
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2025

OK WE'LL LEAVE HER ALONE HOP ON FORTNITE GUYS, BACK AT IT TOMORROW and join the discord server

3.0
3.0
PHYS210A
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2025

She really got her students all mad? I might not take this.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

D+

95% confidence
Based on 88 grades
Most common grades:
F (25)
D (24)
B (11)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(12)C(12)D(29)F(25)A-/B+(1)
Based on 92 reported grades
F: 25
D: 24
B: 11
C: 11
Common Tags
Hilarious (38)
Gives good feedback (7)
Participation matters (6)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Caring (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
Lots of homework (4)
Tough grader (4)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.61 avg change
Feb
Apr
May
Sep
Oct
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ES101A

2.7

(6)

PHYS214

2.3

(11)

PHYS342

2.3

(8)

EE112

1.9

(9)

ES104

1.5

(14)
+3 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PHYS210A

4.8

EE345

4.6

BUS301

4.6

ES104

4.5

PHYS214

4.4

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