3.9

Shariar Makarechi

Construction - Kennesaw State University

3.9
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
N/A
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.9
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

N/A

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
84 total ratings

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3

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What Students Say

yar was completely unprepared for class about 90% of the time

CM6420 - 3.0 rating

Tests easy except a few questions tough

CM1000 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

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Reviews (83)
4.0
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CM1000
Nov 1, 2008

Homework was easy, in fact he would tell the class the anwers sometimes. Tests easy except a few questions tough. CM 1000 not tough for a 2 credit hour class.

4.0
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CM3180
Aug 6, 2007

Pretty easy. Go to class and it will be fine.

4.0
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CMALL
Nov 30, 2009

Pretty easy professor. Has a very laid back style. Tests and homework are a breeze and he is always willing to help answer questions. May come across as unprepared for class but knows what he is talking about. If you go to class half the time and do your work expect to get an A.

5.0
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CM3180
Jun 16, 2010

Excellent

2.0
1.0
CM3180
Jun 16, 2010

Knew what he was saying. Can't teach it.

5.0
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CM1000
Jun 16, 2010

In answer to the last question, Prof. Makarechi always dressed and carried himself in a professional manner.

3.0
1.0
CM3500
Jun 16, 2010

His classes are the easiest CM classes. Its a joke. You will learn nothing. Highly recommended though

2.0
2.0
CM3180
Jun 16, 2010

He is a genuinely nice man. Goals and objectives defined and met would of better prepared me to take the Codes and Loads class - I am undertaught and this class this summer is very frustrating.

5.0
2.0
CM3180
Jun 16, 2010

great teacher. very knowledgeable about the material

4.0
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CNST1101
Jun 16, 2010

Easy teacher, but I also think that is partly based on the classes. He is helpful and is always willing to listen. Highly recommend.

4.0
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CM4800
Jun 16, 2010

Very easy prof. grading is very liberal and you don't have to attend class to be in the loop

4.0
2.0
CM1000
Jun 16, 2010

Tests were not very difficult but the questions were not always clear as to what he wanted.

5.0
2.0
CM3180
Jun 16, 2010

interesting

5.0
4.0
ARC2030
Jun 16, 2010

One of my favorite Professors.

3.0
3.0
CMORN
Jun 16, 2010

Nice guy. Easy Class. I don't think it was necessary for me to take. Kind of a waste of my time.

4.0
3.0
ARCH2030
Jun 16, 2010

Test questions were not always very clear.

5.0
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CON101
Jun 16, 2010

very nice guy and willing to help, the class i took was very easy though.

2.0
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CM1000
Jun 16, 2010

CM 1000 could have been a lot better...

5.0
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CODES3500
Jun 16, 2010

Prof. Yar is a wonderful man. His teachings are among the best of all Proffessors l have ever taken class with.

2.0
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CM3160
Jun 16, 2010

Some students did not do their homework but rather waited for the professor to explain in class how it had to be done. they than wrote the answers on a sheet of paper, turned it in and received an A for it. I had difficulties with the online tests. Overall it was a good topic. Sadly the professor let those cheating students get away with it.

5.0
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CM3180
Jun 16, 2010

Very fun environment. Is fair with students as long as you do your part.

5.0
3.0
CM3180
Jun 16, 2010

He is very passionate about the subject he teaches. Is available to students for extra help.

5.0
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CM1000
Jun 16, 2010

Good Professor, fun class

5.0
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CM3190
Jun 16, 2010

Class attendance was optional when I took this class!

3.0
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ARCH2030
Jun 16, 2010

Professor "Yar" was very interesting in lectures but his test questions were confusing and vague.

4.0
2.0
CONS1000
Jun 16, 2010

Great Professor, enjoyed the class!

5.0
3.0
CM3160
Jun 16, 2010

He's a cool professor

5.0
3.0
CM3180
Jun 16, 2010

Dr. Yar provides detailed presentations and hands-on experience for the various subject areas in Construction.

4.0
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CM3210
Jun 16, 2010

Hes fairly easy but damn good at breaking structures down and helping out. Hes usually quickly available to help with any questions, and most of the tests are take home anyway...

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CM1000
Jun 16, 2010

CM 1000 could have been a much better course if it was run better. More industry could have been brought in and a thorough examination of the CM curriculum could have been discussed, as opposed to the dated, monotonous videos.

5.0
3.0
CODES1001
Jun 16, 2010

Very helpful and fun professor. I always tried to take Professor Yar when the same class was being offered by different professors.

5.0
3.0
CPST101
Jun 16, 2010

Professor Yar is very concerned for his students and helpful, often taking extra time to make sure you understand the material.

5.0
1.0
CM1000
Jun 16, 2010

Great Professor. CM1000 was really fun and educational.

5.0
1.0
CM1000
Jun 16, 2010

The class is easy as long as you show up.

2.0
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CM3500
Jun 16, 2010

I feel that this professor really knows his stuff, but he doesn't have a passion for teaching. Therefore, he doesn't make sure that his students know the information or help the student understand the textbook. You will be on your own 70% of the time. Look to other teachers and students for help.

2.0
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CM3500
Jun 17, 2010

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CM3180
Jun 17, 2010

Professor Yar, Very helpful in all of his classes

4.0
2.0
CM4560
Jun 17, 2010

Hes a good person and a great teacher.

5.0
2.0
CONST212
Jun 17, 2010

very helpful attentive

5.0
4.0
CM1000
Jun 17, 2010

Great instructor! Anyone on the fence about their major/career goals or uncertain about the real-world applications will truly benefit and learn with a more informed understanding of what to expect from this instructor.

5.0
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CM1002
Jun 17, 2010

Excellent teacher

4.0
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CM3180
Jun 17, 2010

the class was alright

4.0
1.0
CM3180
Jun 17, 2010

This guy is super easy, he takes attendance, but its super easy to get someone else to sign you in.

5.0
2.0
CM1000
Jun 17, 2010

I loved this class. Dr. Yar helped explain the industry tremendously. He has such vast knowledge about the construction industry and he is passionate about it. He kept me intrigued.

5.0
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CM3180
Jun 17, 2010

He is very intelligent, approachable, and helpful professor that seems to have a life outside of the classroom which is a plus.

5.0
3.0
CM1000
Jun 17, 2010

Very helpful and patient with students when trying to achieve class objectives.

3.0
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CM1000
Jun 17, 2010

class sucked. although it was easy it was useless. I dont hold makarehi responsible for the wast of time as i do the department. Class was a wast of time! and I value my time.

4.0
3.0
CONST3180
Jun 17, 2010

My class with the Prof. Makarechi was the first I took within my program scope and it was just the class and teacher I needed getting me back into school classes with a pleasant and informative teacher. Also got me into the NECA Student Chapter and helping the university through that program.

5.0
1.0
CM0
Jun 17, 2010

Building Codes was worthless, boring and an easy A. BTM 3 was another easy A, learned a little. Process Simulation is supposed to prepare you for your Capstone and teach you what to do. This class with Yar was far from it, yet another A. I learned nothing making Capstone harder and hectic. Overall easy teacher but you learn nothing.

5.0
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CM3180
Jun 18, 2010

Great professor. He knows his material and works with students. Very generous with grading and submission of late work. I would suggest taking this professor.

2.0
2.0
CM3180
Jun 18, 2010

Didn't learn much...very hard to retrieve information about what was taught. Good guy though..he at least listens to what students say. Just needs to be more prepared.

4.0
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CM1000
Jun 18, 2010

Pretty easy, just show up to class. very understanding teacher.

3.0
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CM3180
Jun 18, 2010

Good teacher, class very easy

4.0
4.0
CM3180
Jun 19, 2010

Building Codes and BTM III

1.0
3.0
CM3500
Jun 19, 2010

Professor seems to have a poor command of the subject knowledge - like he's only a step ahead of the class (and sometimes not even that much).

5.0
1.0
CM1000
Jun 19, 2010

Dr. Yar is a great professor. He is very easy going and laid back. I enjoyed the CM intro class.

1.0
2.0
CM4800
Jun 20, 2010

Avoid if at all possible. Professor Makarechi should not be allowed to teach at the college level. I was honestly amazed with some of the stuff that came out of his mouth during class. I took classes with him twice and both were a complete waste of my time. Take him if you want an easy grade, but do not want to learn anything useful.

5.0
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CM1000
Jun 21, 2010

organized. helpful. enthusiastic.

4.0
2.0
CM1000
Jun 21, 2010

ENR magazize subscription was the required "text." It was also supplied in class so you never really had to pay for a subscription but it's good to have if you are going to continue in the Construction Management field.

3.0
3.0
CMBTM3
Jun 21, 2010

Good teacher

4.0
4.0
CNSTBTM
Jun 21, 2010

Prof. Makarechi excels when teaching about piping and plumbing. He is personable and helpful to his students while also being demanding for a high level of understanding and achievement

3.0
2.0
CM3110
Jun 22, 2010

Just go to class and listen and you'll be fine. Tests arent bad but sme questions seem to come from other information not covered in the section. Overall, I plan on taking him again

4.0
3.0
CM3210
Jun 22, 2010

Excellent Teacher and is very helpful when needing extra help.

3.0
2.0
CM3500
Jun 23, 2010

Pretty good teacher

5.0
1.0
CM3500
Jun 24, 2010

He is a great teacher, not hard to follow. The class is straight forward and if you miss a class its not hard to catch up. PPT and textbook is the course and the test. Truely.

1.0
1.0
CM1000
Jun 27, 2010

He is a nice person, but his class is a waste of time. He cancelled class all the time and for the last half of the semester he cancelled class for good.

5.0
3.0
CM6420
Jun 28, 2010

Extremly powerful presentation provided by Prof. Macharechi gave me new horizont of what actually happened in Tall Construction around the world. I realy was blessed for being student on this class.

5.0
2.0
CM1000
Jun 29, 2010

this professor is very easy to follow. The lectures are from text and ppt and the test is exactly the same.

5.0
2.0
CM1000
Jun 29, 2010

This professor is very easy to follow, EASY. The lectures are from text and ppt and the test is exactly the same.

3.0
2.0
CM6420
Jul 20, 2010

yar was completely unprepared for class about 90% of the time. he spouted off a lot of stuff completely unrelated to the subject at hand. i think he does a better job with other courses, but this one was pretty lame.

5.0
1.0
BTM01
Mar 20, 2012

This professor has many years of practical experience in what he is teaching and that comes through clearly.

5.0
1.0
ORIEN01
Mar 20, 2012

Seasonned and very helpful

5.0
1.0
CODES01
Mar 20, 2012

A Great Teacher

4.0
3.0
CM1000
Mar 20, 2012

Dr. Yar made class interesting especially the Skyscraper Worldwide Plaza series. I enjoyed his class.

5.0
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CM6420
Mar 20, 2012

Dr Shariar Makarechi is probably the only class that makes you think. His teaching style rocks and even though you know there alot of research you must do, you at least know you are learning.

5.0
1.0
TALL01
Mar 20, 2012

The Best

5.0
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GEN01
Mar 20, 2012

A good man with principles

5.0
4.0
CMTAL001
Mar 22, 2012

The class is very intereseting and I like how Dr. Yar draws diagrams to explain various concepts. I think the research homeworks are great, because they make the student research a topic and present to other students in class, which provides public speaking skills and I think the student retains more than just viewing class powerpoints in class.

5.0
1.0
CMD01
Mar 25, 2012

Strongly Recommended.

5.0
1.0
ACM01
Mar 25, 2012

Highly Recommended

5.0
4.0
CM1000
Mar 28, 2012

Great Class. Very helpful in guiding me in the direction of grad.

5.0
2.0
BTM3180
Jan 23, 2013

Not and easy course, but Dr. Yar's experience and skills help A LOT!

5.0
3.0
CM3181
Feb 10, 2013

A good overview of building M&E systems.

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Not enough grade data to predict

Rating Trend

Improving

+0.48 avg change
Nov
Jun
Jul
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ARC2030

5.0

(1)

CON101

5.0

(1)

CODES3500

5.0

(1)

CM3190

5.0

(1)

CODES1001

5.0

(1)
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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

ARCH2030

3.5

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3.0

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