3.3

Wathiq Abdul-Razzaq

Physics - West Virginia University

3.3
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
74%
Would Retake
124
Reviews
3.3
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.2
Clarity

74%

Would Retake

124

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Boring lecture, old school professor

PHY102 - 1.0 rating

Very nice professor, extremely kind hearted and funny too

PHYS102 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

30%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 55 reported grades
A: 16
A+: 16
B: 7
A-: 5
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Hilarious (20)
Test heavy (15)
Lecture heavy (9)
Caring (8)
Inspirational (7)
Graded by few things (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Respected (6)
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Reviews (124)
5.0
1.0
PHYS101
Nov 5, 2004

Without thinking just take this class!! He is the best in the department!!

3.0
1.0
PHYS293F
Nov 9, 2004

Nice guy, good teacher, hard to understand sometimes.

3.0
1.0
PHYS293F
Nov 10, 2004

Easy class but hard to hear and understand him. Get used to "EHHHHHHHH" and "point etch". Extremely helpfull and really does care about your sucess.

3.0
2.0
PHYSICS293F
Nov 15, 2004

He is a nice guy he just can't teach very well, he seems really smart but that doesn't mean you can teach. He takes up to much time explaining pointless stuff, although if you put some effort in the class its an easy grade.

3.0
2.0
PHYS293
Nov 17, 2004

he knows his stuff, but he has trouble communicating and explaining it to the teachers. he keeps getting exmaples of hanging and guns and bombs :-S... "aloo, yeah, please do not talk"

5.0
3.0
101
Jan 27, 2005

great teacher, interested in your learning, uses practical examples. Makes the information obvious to everyday life. Took time off in the past, but glad he's back

4.0
2.0
PHYS101
Jan 30, 2005

Very nice and funny!! Take him for physics- easiest prof in the department!

5.0
2.0
PHYSICS101
Feb 26, 2005

very easy class. he does most of the homework problems in lecture, and really seems to care about his students learning.

4.0
2.0
PHYS101
Mar 1, 2005

Not a hard class, with some effort. Don't bother buying a notebook for this class.....never took a single thing down....makes lots of references to guns, bombs, and otherwise harming/killing people, but is quite frankly funny as hell.

1.0
5.0
PHYS110
Mar 2, 2005

He needs to stop talking about jello and start concentrating more on the class.

1.0
5.0
PHYS101
Mar 14, 2005

Goes off on wild tangents in the middle of class.

3.0
1.0
PHYSICS101
Apr 6, 2005

I have never taken a easier test in my life. The class is a joke. Really easy

5.0
1.0
PHYS101
Apr 8, 2005

great class, great teacher! VERY funny. Makes learning fun. Information is easy to understand when he explains it. Cares alot about his students understanding the material.

3.0
3.0
293F
Apr 28, 2005

He's really smart, but it's difficult for him to teach idiot engineers like me....Would of been a much better experience if it was a smaller class. "Aloo, yeah...please be quite" Was insanely funny and "Oh...ya read da book"

3.0
3.0
PHYS101
Apr 30, 2005

Smart Man, but doesnt know how to teach. Is very friendly, and great guy, but he needs to learn how to teach. He doesn't stay on topic and always tells everyone how we need physics. LIAR!

1.0
4.0
PHYS101
May 11, 2005

Awful, don't take him.

5.0
3.0
PHYSICS101
Jun 9, 2005

He was a great professor. He really helped me to gain a better understanding and appreciation for the subject of physics. I would recommend him to anyone.

4.0
2.0
PHYSICS
Jun 16, 2005

good teacher

3.0
3.0
PHYS102
Aug 12, 2005

Tests aren't bad if you study a little bit. Gives one extra credit problem per test. If you don't know anything about physics, you should read because he doesn't teach well in lecture. Kind of goes off on tangents when answering qestions. Take someone else if possible.

2.0
2.0
PHYS102
Aug 24, 2005

he talks more about current events than physics, he just babbles on and never explains anything!

4.0
3.0
PHYSIS101
Aug 25, 2005

He Gets you Interested in Physics. He is always smiling and really enjoys teaching.

1.0
5.0
293F
Sep 3, 2005

he just horrorable last time he had a class of 250 50 passed the class thats a D and up mostly D's and C's

1.0
3.0
PHYSICS293
Sep 6, 2005

talks about the same thing over and over each class...doesnt go over good examples in class...never finishes examples...wont show full homework explinations

1.0
4.0
PHYS101
Sep 26, 2005

he doesnt know how to teach and he never stays on topic and when he does teach u can barely understand him

4.0
3.0
PHYS293F
Sep 29, 2005

good but needs to speak clearer english

3.0
4.0
PHYS101
Oct 14, 2005

Digresses way too much and doesn't teach very well. However, he is really nice and smiles a lot, but of course that doesn't help me understand physics.

3.0
3.0
PHYSICS293F
Oct 18, 2005

Could possibly be a good proffessor because he is very smart...But he never stays on topic, like today in class we asked him to do problem 13 from the homework and he started it got half way done and started talking about gold, who does that? if he stayed on topic it would be good but he doesnt which makes him a bad professor.

1.0
5.0
PHYSICS293F
Nov 7, 2005

He does not teach at all, the only thing he does is go over homework, again and again and again

2.0
4.0
293F
Nov 30, 2005

He can't teach at all

3.0
3.0
PHYS101
Dec 12, 2005

Very nice & smart, but cannot teach at all. He knows his physics really well & tests are not that hard; however, I definitely would not recommend him.

1.0
3.0
PHYS234F
Mar 20, 2006

Worthless i thought myself that class

2.0
3.0
PHYS101
Mar 21, 2006

Has a lot of trouble staying on topic. It is very possible to get an A in this class without ever attending the lecture, aside for turning in homework. Tests are not that difficult since he models many of the questions after homework assignments. STUDY, PRACTICE PROBLEM SOLVING, repeat ad infinitum.

4.0
1.0
PHYS101
Mar 24, 2006

I absolutely LOVE Abdul-Razzaq! He makes jokes throughout class that aren't always funny, but his attempt is sure to make anyone laugh! He is very entertaining and has a cute accent (that is easily understood) His tests are very easy and all you have to do is go over the homework a few times before the exam. I highly recommend abdul-razzaq for pys

5.0
1.0
101
Apr 7, 2006

Very Easy A. Teaches pretty good.

5.0
1.0
PHYS101
May 10, 2006

Loved him! Entertaining in class, easy tests (questions straight from HW and practice test)... I had never taken physics and got an A!

5.0
2.0
PHYS293
Oct 5, 2006

alrite those who said hes hard...they prolly didnt go to class or do the homework, he states over and over what will be on the test, provides solutions online, not to mention the questions on the tests are identical...funny man in my eyes, I GOT AN A+

4.0
1.0
PHYS101
Oct 3, 2007

He is an awesome teacher and very, very funny. I got an A and would recommend him to anyone.

1.0
5.0
PHYS105
Oct 23, 2007

Do not take this teacher, he threatened students that asked questions he called stupid, and insulted students daily. Spends more time talking about himself than 'teaching'.

4.0
2.0
PHYS101
May 1, 2008

You need to go to class with this guy because he tells you things that will be on the test that isn't in the homework. It's his type of attendance policy, I guess. For those who say going over the homework is not teaching, then what is? I think he's great, and had fun. Was pretty winded, though, and got off topic a lot.

2.0
5.0
PHYSC102
May 6, 2008

need to work on communication skill

3.0
2.0
105
May 30, 2008

Very easy class if you study and go to class!!

2.0
4.0
PHYS101
Dec 3, 2008

having no basis in physics I found this class extremely hard and hard to understand him.

2.0
4.0
PHYS101
Apr 19, 2009

Terrible. Does not teach. Just throws stuff on the board and talks about stealing obamas crown.

2.0
4.0
PHYS101
Apr 20, 2009

the only way you want to take this guy is if you want to sit down, memorize how to do 30 different combination's of problems, then spit it back out on an exam.

2.0
5.0
PHYS101
May 7, 2009

Sooo this was the worst class EVER. He expects you to memorize not only how to do every single homework problem, but also how to derive each and every formula he teaches you. ITS AWFUL! Do not, under any circumstances take this man!!!

3.0
2.0
PHYS101
Jul 10, 2009

He can be extremely rude in class (and admits flat-out he won't answer emails). He does the homework problems in class, and the tests are almost word for word from the homework. I did the homework sets around three times each and got a high A in the class without even reading the book.

5.0
1.0
PHYS102
Oct 23, 2009

As long as you do the homework problems (which he helps solve in class), go over the examples he tells you will be on exams, and review key concepts he tells you to know, this class is a breeze. He does a good job of teaching the material and relating it to everyday life. He also has a great sense of humor that makes class enjoyable. Easy class.

3.0
2.0
PHYS102
Dec 31, 2009

Not my favorite. Basically, he tested on the homework and took off a ton of points if you didn't write every step shown in the solutions. He didn't focus enough on concepts, in my opinion. If you're planning on taking the MCAT, etc...expect to do some outside work because this class alone isn't enough preparation for physics.

2.0
1.0
PHYS102
Apr 28, 2010

Extremely easy teacher. Puts homework and practice problems on test. Teaches like you're 10 years old. Don't expect him to be very helpful if you go to him for help. I went to him to see why I lost a few points on the test and he told me to go check the exam key without explaining anything. Told me to my face that I didn't understand the concepts.

5.0
1.0
PHYS101
Jul 31, 2010

I missed an exam from being severely ill and he worked with me to help my grade by not making me have to take a retake. He is very understanding and helpful. Lectures are pretty fun as well, considering he's so comical to watch. I would say overall one of the most enjoyable professors I've had yet.

5.0
1.0
PHYS101
Jun 8, 2011

HE IS THE BEST TEACHER.i took 101 and 102 with him. every exam problem is either from the class notes, the HW or one book problem which he gives 3 and only bring 1 in the exam. he goes over the HW in class, you dont have any excuse not getting an A. lab is nothing. easy A class. NOTES = EXAMS !!

5.0
1.0
PHYS102
Oct 18, 2011

Don't understand why he doesn't have a higher rating, he is an awesome professor! Definitely one of the best that I've had so far (now a junior). Would highly recommend him to anyone!

4.0
3.0
PHYS102
Oct 22, 2011

I love this professor! Such a sweet man and very knowledgable about physics! I feel like I've learned a lot in this class and his exams aren't overly difficult. I definitely reccomend him!

4.0
2.0
PHY102
Mar 23, 2012

He is the cutest/ nicest man ever! His classs is extremely easy. As long as you go to class, he explains all of the homework questions and all of the test questions are straight from the homework and the sample tests! I would really recommend taking him! Very straightforward and not hard at all!

4.0
2.0
PHYS102
Apr 28, 2012

He is one of the most helpful professors I've had. The class is pretty easy. He pulls tests straight from the homework, so if you can do the homework you'll do well. He is very willing to work with students outside of class, and is very understanding that his students take the course generally as a major requirement. I would recommend his class.

4.0
2.0
PHYS102
May 9, 2012

Do the homework, you'll be fine on the individual exams. The final, however, can be a whole new ball game (so make sure you study harder for that). Overall, a very nice professor with a mandatory attendance policy. Sometimes he'll drag problems and questions out in class, but he's still a good professor to have.

3.0
2.0
PHYS102
Aug 17, 2013

One of the best science professors I've ever taken! He explains everything very well in lecture and answers any questions you have. The tests are very straightforward and if you study your homework you will do very well.

5.0
1.0
PHYS102
Aug 30, 2013

Very nice professor. Attendance is not mandatory. But lectures are very helpful in understanding the material. He talks slowly for you to understand so you must be spiked on caffeine if you want to stay awake. Exams are straightforward from the homework and lectures. Best Physics teacher I had and I had a total of 3 previously. A+

2.0
4.0
PHYS102
Nov 18, 2013

It was a confusing, bumbling mess of almost english.

5.0
1.0
PHYS102
Dec 9, 2013

Best teacher I have ever had in this university

2.0
1.0
PHYS101
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2014

Class moves at a really slow pace, to the point where it is difficult to pay attention. Add that to the fact that he goes on tangents and has poor english, and it makes it hard to learn from him. However He is a really easy teacher and the tests come straight from the problems he does in class.

4.0
3.0
PHYS102
Apr 30, 2014

Pretty cool guy. Class is fairly straight-forward. He does all of the exam problems in class, or an example similar to it. Just study the homework examples he does in class and you are golden. He's kinda boring at times because he drags things out, but it's worth going to class because everything you take an exam on is from in-class work.

3.0
3.0
PHYS101102
May 21, 2015

I took Abdul for Physics 101 and 102. If you can do the homework problems, you can do the exam Problems. Do not overlook any homework problem because any is fair game. Make sure to go to lecture to get the conceptual problems (he tells you when it will be on the exam). If you work you'll get the A. Hilarious guy also. Highly recommended.

2.0
4.0
PHYS101
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2015

Course taken as a major pre-requisite. Difficult to understand at times. Will pass out handouts during class that are on the exams, so attendance is key. If you don't work out the problems on the exam exactly as he does in the homework, points are deducted. Essentially, memorizing how to do every homework problem is the only way to get an A.

5.0
1.0
PHYS101
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2016

He is the nicest man. All tests are straight homework problems, with a few problems from the practice exams he give you and a few easy conceptual problems. Also, he gives you solutions to all of the homework before it's even due. Lectures can be a little slow, but he's really thorough and tries to bring in "real-world" examples.

4.0
2.0
PHYS102
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2016

Very nice professor, extremely kind hearted and funny too. His exams are an exact replicate of the webassign homework, which he solves in class and posts answer for on his website online. Definitely take him for physics 101 and 102.

3.0
4.0
PHYS101
May 10, 2016

Abdul is a tough teacher. He gives partial credit on exams but the exams are hard. He only does examples in class, he doesn't explain way. He tends to do calculation errors in class and on the homework he assigns on webassign.

4.0
3.0
PHYS101
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Taking him for physics was a solid choice compared to the other teachers from what I've heard. There is homework, but he gives all the answers before it is due and all exam questions come from the homework and a few from practice exams he gives out. Just memorize how to do the homework problems.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
PHYS101
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

The exams are replicas of the Homework and the handouts he gives in class. But for most of the lectures, make sure to come prepared. You will need an energy drink and a coloring book. Nice guy. Would take Again.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PHYS102
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

He was my favorite professor at WVU. He made physics understandable and he was very comical in class. He is one of the nicest professors out there. I took him for both Physics 101 and 102 I would highly recommend him to anyone

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PHYSICS102
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Abdul-Razzaq is a blessing. The class is not difficult, but if you pay attention to his lectures you can learn a lot from his stories. He really tries to make physics relevant for non-physics majors. I would highly recommend him and would gladly take him again.

5.0
2.0
PHY102
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2017
Would take again

Wonderful Professor! He definitely loves his job and always has a smile on his face. He's a cute older man. There's a lot of material but his tests are honestly exactly like the homework problems he assigns. So if you study the homework, you can ace the tests. I never used my book for anything so don't bother.

Tough Grader
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
PHYS102
Grade: A-
Oct 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Abdul's tests are challenging, but if you get have old tests, they are really good indicators for what you can see on your test.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
1.0
PHY102
Grade: A+
Jan 11, 2018
Would take again

He spends lecture time both explaining concepts but also going over problems that appear on the test. There was not a lot of homework and a majority of the problems that he does assign appear on the test so if you do the assignments you are guaranteed an A. He also gives you all of the answers to the homework BEFORE its due.

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
PHYS102
Grade: A-
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Pretty easy class, especially for Physics. He is very difficult to talk to because he is very unfriendly face to face. Grading errors on tests that are sometimes hard to get fixed, but if you can do the homework problems and write down what he says in class you should be able to get an A.

TEST HEAVY
1.0
1.0
PHY102
Grade: A
May 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Boring lecture, old school professor. Exams are super easy, just study the old exam/hw problems and you will have your A.

5.0
4.0
PHY102
Grade: B-
Sep 5, 2018
Would take again

He is just a little ray of sunshine, every day. Hes very funny and tells jokes that I liked. Physics doesnt really sink into my brain in a way that I can get it back out on an exam ( I practiced so hard and still blanked), or even pull it up in my brain when I try, now, but I passed and I really enjoyed his class.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
PHYS101
Nov 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Such a nice person but awful professor. He knows what hes doing, but does not know how to teach it to others. Exams are not too difficult but you need to memorize homework problems and old exams.

3.0
2.0
PHYS102
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Nice person, average proffesor. Youll get an A if you listen to what he says, which is often hard since his class is so boring!!

5.0
3.0
PHYS101
Grade: B
Jan 14, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher. Very easy to talk to outside of lecture but a little hard to understand because of a slight accent. All test questions are almost word for word from homework, handouts, and sample tests. If you can do all of the hw, sample test, and handout questions you're almost guaranteed an A but make sure you know the conceptual questions.

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
5.0
PHYS101
Grade: B-
Mar 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

On a personal level, one of my favorite professors and a super funny guy. However, he is a disaster while teaching. He is incredibly unorganized and the lectures don't make any sense. Memorize the hw problems and you'll be fine on the exams. He replaces your lowest exam grade with your final as long as it improves your grade.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PHYS102
Grade: A
May 11, 2020
Would take again

Great professor and great class! I don't like physics but I really enjoyed the way he taught the material. Since our class was mostly pre-health & forensics people he made examples when lecturing about stuff within those fields. His exams were also free response so you got partial credit even if you got the wrong numerical answer.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Hilarious
2.0
3.0
PHY102
Grade: A
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you can teach yourself physics, take this class, redo the homework and get an easy A. If you can't teach yourself, don't take this class. Lectures drag on and he rarely goes over what the actual equations are in class. He often goes on long tangents about love and other random things that are not useful to learning. Tests match homework a little

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
PHYS102
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Abdul-Razzaq seems nice, but is difficult to get a hold of outside of class. He hardly checks his emails and when he does he never answers your questions. He does not give any extra credit, but he does try to make his exams match the homework questions. His lectures do not coincide with the exams, though. I only learned by doing the homework.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PHYS102
Grade: A+
Jan 27, 2021
Would take again

ONLINE CLASS REVIEW: I LOVE ABDUL. He cares so much about physics and I was consistently engaged in his lectures. Exams were pretty simple as long as you can do the homework. The exam questions were the same as homework questions, just different numbers. He also posts solutions to the homework so if you get stuck you don't have to search online.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
PHYS102
Grade: A
May 8, 2021
Would take again

He is very nice. But no extra credit, make up, or anything like that, so if you do bad on one test you likely won't be able to make up any points. Just study the homework and practice test and watch his lecture videos and you'll probably be fine.

Inspirational
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
PHYS101102
Grade: A
May 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Abdul is a really nice professor. The material is kind of tough, but his lecture videos and homework make it fairly easy to understand. Most of your grade is based on tests, but he does do some curving. Overall, I hate physics, but he made it all a little less painful :)))).

Inspirational
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
PHY102
Grade: B
Nov 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Complains nobody comes to class when he spends class time going on random tangets about love, covid, fauci or other unrelated topics. Impossible to understand and he provides no resources. All the learning is done on your own. Don't fall for his practice test scam either the actual one will be 10x harder and longer. is awful +culturally behind too

Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
PHYS101
Grade: C
Nov 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I have been at WVU for 4 years and this dude is the worst professor I have ever had. The typical class will be him going over 1/2 of a problem because he will spend the majority of the class talking about something completely unrelated. Does not know English. Practice exams and HWs are not on exam and they are the only material. Needs fired

1.0
3.0
PHY102
Grade: C
Nov 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

His lectures are poorly given and he tries to make physics puns during class and it's weird. He doesn't speak the best English and asking questions could get you ridiculed in front of the class or he will be entirely unhelpful. He gives very little assistance with exam prep and words his short answer questions poorly but thinks he's a great prof.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
PHYS102
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

Can be a bit hard to understand at first and tends to walk away from the microphone while lecturing. Once you get used to his teaching, he is really funny and a great professor. Everything on the exam is covered in class or on the homework and he will hint to specific problems that will show up on exams as extra credit.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
PHY102
Grade: C
Dec 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Will lose his mind if you talk during lecture, told a girl in mine that she had a "very ugly voice" bc she was talking. He will walk away from the microphone, mumble, and talk about really random things. If you don't have a good understanding of math have fun bc he won't explain how to do it. He's definitely smart but not great at teaching.

Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PHY102
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

All around terrible. The class is way harder than it needs to be because he can not teach and everything is very unorganized. He should only be doing research, I have no idea why the university can not find anyone else to teach this class.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
PHYS101
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Gives homework solutions but doesn't explain anything. Exams seem like they would be easy because they're made up of mostly homework problems, but because he doesn't really explain anything it doesn't matter.

4.0
2.0
PHYS102
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2022
Would take again

People are over exaggerating, he can be hard to understand, but tries to make class funny and simple. Lectures aren't the most helpful, but his exams are just like the practice and HW problems, and he gives the solutions. So, as long as you practice the problems and do the HW you should get an A.

5.0
2.0
PHYS102
Grade: A
Mar 8, 2022
Would take again

Class is very boring and attendance is required which is annoying. However, the tests are very easy if you have done the homework and practice problems he gives. He often tells you when a problem he does in class will be on the exam. He posts all homework solutions which is nice when you get stuck and when it comes to reviewing for a test.

1.0
1.0
101
Grade: B
Apr 26, 2022

Abdul is really not good. He does not know how to use technology and does not actually teach material. He shows you how to do problems, which will then be on your homework. The exams were just homework problems, so instead of learning you memorize the problems he has already shown you.

Lots of homework
4.0
1.0
PHYS101102
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2022
Would take again

If you know the homework problems you will do fine on the exams. The lectures are really all over the place but they powerpoints he gives out really cover everything. He has started sending out videos from when he taught the class online and those really help

5.0
4.0
PHYS102
Oct 12, 2022
Would take again

A lot of these replies are not accurate. I feel like sometimes people expect to get by without studying. He basically tells you everything you need to know. Its up to you to practice it. He really tries to make students understand the concepts. His accent is not difficult to understand at all. Just pay attention to what he says.

5.0
2.0
PHY102
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Exams are basically all homework problems, and anything else that will be on it he goes over in class and clearly states it "might" be on the exam (which it will be), so I recommend going lectures. He also solves almost all homework problems in lecture and is very passionate about physics and teaching it.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
PHYS101
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2022
Would take again

This class is easy as long as you do the HW problems, the exams are exact HW problems or practice exam problems. In-class lectures are pointless in my opinion since I can't understand what he says. Attendance is mandatory, but if you know someone in the class they can just sign your name for you. Do well in lab it helps your grade A LOT.

Hilarious
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
101
Grade: B+
Jan 6, 2023
Would take again

Don't skip lectures! Attendance is part of your grade & he tells you which problems will be on the exam. Exams are HW problems with numbers changed. HW solutions are posted on eCampus. Write the HW problems & solutions multiple times to memorize the problem for the exam. I actually learned more than I expected from this course.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
105
Grade: A+
Jun 14, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Abdul was amazing at lecturing, which made physics 102 very enjoyable. The problems on the exams are from the homework assignments that are just changed around a little bit. He does count attendance as part of your grade. With that make sure you do your homework and attend lectures for a good understanding. Dr. Abdul makes many funny jokes.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
3.0
1.0
PHYS101
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2023
Would take again

The lectures were very chaotic and hard to follow and attendance is mandatory, however homework is easy and exam questions are given to you before the exam. Easy A

Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 27, 2023

If you feel you can teach physics to yourself, Abdul is the perfect prof. for you. Lectures are all over the place, hw problems are on the tests but if you don't know how to do them, there's the point. Went to him for help b/c I was failing & he wasn't helpful. Got 100s on hw's, labs, extra credit, etc but was still set to fail b/c of test grades.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PHYS101
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Abdul makes lectures enjoyable with his personality & humor. Questions on exams are slightly different from those solved in class and on the homework. Exam Q's are solved in class. Attendance is mandatory and you will have to purchase WebAssign for access to the homework. I liked Dr. Abdul enough to schedule him next semester for Physics 102.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
101
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

Abdul class is easy. Students wern't learning much but you will definitely get an A if you do what he says. He tells you exactly what questions will be on the exams. He is pretty old school, so if you need to reach him you'll have better luck going to his office hours rather than email.

Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PHYS101
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

I took his class by accident after my major's criteria changed. But, I'm glad I did. You can tell he truly cares about his students and physics. He is very passionate about teaching physics, which makes lectures more entertaining. He even cracks a few jokes, but you definitely won't catch all of them. So, take him if you can. P.S. it's easy as well

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHYS101
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Loved him. He was not good at teaching and lectures were all over the place, but he provided step by step solutions to every single homework problem and exams were just homework problems with numbers changed so as long as you practice those the class is an easy A.

Hilarious
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHYS101
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

His lectures were somewhat hard to follow along since he didn't use his slides much and was soft-spoken, but if you understand the homework problems you will do well. He provided step by step explanations for homework problems and tells you which ones will be on the exams. Exams also had built in bonus. Looking forward to having him for 102.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PHYS101
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Abdul-Razzaq's lectures were enjoyable to be a part of and, although some of his explanations were tough to understand, he made sure to relate everything to the real world and was a fun professor. His exams were just like the homework problems he assigned, and were very similar to the practice tests, so review those and you'll do great.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Respected
3.0
2.0
PHYS101
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

He does the homework problems for you in class and gives you a practice exam that is almost exactly like the exam. It was super easy.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
101
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2024
Would take again

Loved this professor. He makes the course very straight forward and tells you how to study in order to succeed. The homework aligns closely with each exam and provides extra credit opportunities on each exam as well. 10/10 would recommend for physics 101 and 102

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
2.0
2.0
PHY102
Apr 26, 2024

I just really disliked this guy. He's very nice and means well, but his lectures could not be any worse. One of the most disorganized professors I have ever had. His lectures were all over the place and nothing seemed to connect. The only reason I didn't give a 1 is the fact that the exams and quizzes use problems directly from the homeworks.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PHY102
Grade: A+
May 15, 2024
Would take again

Listen, as long as you rework the homework problems a few times, you will at least get a B on each exam. This class is so easy and Abdul makes it that way on purpose. I had him for 101 and 102, and am so glad that I did. Would 100% take him again if I had the chance.

Hilarious
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PHYS102
Grade: A+
May 15, 2024
Would take again

If you have the opportunity to have Dr. Abdul-Razzaq for 101 or 102, definitely take it. His class is ridiculously easy, as his exams are essentially reskins of the homework problems and the problems completed in class. It doesn't take much effort at all to do well in his class, and he finds a way to make lectures entertaining and useful as well.

Inspirational
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
PHYS102
Grade: B
May 17, 2024
Would take again

Take him if you have the chance. I had him for both 101 and 102, it was ridiculously easy. He gives you the exam to study and does the majority of the homework in class.

Respected
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
PHYS102
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2024
Would take again

Take him for physics if you can! Tests were very easy as long as you study the homework and sample tests he gives out --> easy A. Homework is simple too. Had him for both 101 and 102 and got A+ in both thanks to him. Highly recommend!

Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PHY102
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2025
Would take again

Man, I love this guy so much!! He's just such a good person to talk to. If you ever need someone to talk to, he's your guy! I went to his office right after every exam. He never makes you feel stupid, and he'll go off on fun tangents. He's also the sweetest—he even gave me two points back, bumping my grade from a 99 to a 101%!

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
PHY102
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2025
Would take again

dudes notes are kind of jumbled and all over the place, but the exams were exact copies of the homework. just study the homework and you'll probably get about 95% of the exams

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS102
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

He is awesome, makes it clear what is expected of you on the exams. He is funny in class and likes to make jokes. He gives you all the material that is on the exams in lecture. If you are able to take him for physics do it

Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PHY102
Grade: B+
May 6, 2025
Would take again

The best professor I've had at WVU. His exams are just the homeworks on paper, and he explains every homework question in lecture. It is pretty important that you go to lecture for this class, as it makes his class a breeze. He is also very fair with grading and gave us several bonus points on our exams, for a total of 35 in a semester.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHY102
Grade: A+
May 27, 2025
Would take again

While Professor Abdul-Razzaq often receives mixed reviews, I found him to be an incredible presence in the classroom. He is extremely funny and will often crack jokes throughout his lectures. My favorite thing about him is that he truly wants his students to achieve an A as he will often go over many exam problems and homework problems in class.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS102
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2025
Would take again

If you go to class and pay attention you're guaranteed to do well. He explains everything extremely well, one of the best professors I've had.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
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