Western Kentucky University / I / Nezam Iraniparast
Averages:
Overall Rating
Poorv
Grade Received
Cv
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Overkillv
Tag Summary:
Fill in the Blank: 4
Problem Solving: 34
Mandatory Final: 32
Cumulative Final: 24
Textbook Required: 26
Extra Credit: 10
Attendance Required: 26
35 Total Evaluations
MATH-126 : Calculus I - Posted 1/1/2012
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I took this professor, thinking that the class would be easy, since I took Calc in high school. However, he just couldn't explain things in a sense that made things easy. He always tried to over-complicate techniques and confuse me more than I already was. His class is the sole reason that me GPA became so low, now that I have to retake it next semester. Another note is that he will not allow you to retake a test. Even if you have missed the exam and have had a perfectly good reasoning, he will feel no pity. Do NOT take Iraniparast. Look for another professor, but do not take him.
MATH-331 : Differential Equations - Posted 5/17/2010
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Iraniparast is obviously very knowledgeable but sometimes has difficulty communicating with the class. His tests are moderately difficult and there is no curving or formula sheets. One of the more stringent professors in the math department.
MATH-307 : Linear Algebra - Posted 5/9/2010
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Wow! Tough class; I don't know if it was the teacher or me.
MATH-327 : Multivariable Calculus - Posted 12/20/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I have read many bad evaluations of Dr. Iraniparast and disagree with them all. He is a very good teacher, his English is great, and he does not belittle students. I think the people writing these poor reviews of him just did not put the effort in required to pass a course of this level. Calc 3 is not easy by any means, and requires much work in order to understand and become proficient at. I spent many many hours working the homework problems, attended every lecture but one, and made several visits to his office for questions, and it all paid off, because I understand the material, and received an A in the class. If you are willing to put in the work, Dr. Iraniparast is a great professor for this class.
MATH-327 : Calc 3 - Posted 12/1/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Iraniparast is the worst teacher that I have had in my entire life! He does not understand how to teach material, he assigns SO MUCH homework, he never reviews for tests, you have a quiz every week, and the worst part is that he just doesn't care about students, he desires to see people fail! Most teachers will give you partial credit for halfway working a problem right and try to give you as much as they can within reason, he is the exact opposite. He will look for things to take off points on! One tiny mistake may be half your points gone! He also is a total jerk when it comes to helping you. He will tell you to try harder, come to his office...yata yata, but when you go to his office he either rushes you out the door or treats you like you're an idiot while you are in there. Overall this guy is the worst teacher i've ever head, and one of the biggest A$$HOLES I have ever met in my entire life. His personality blows, his english sucks, and he doesn't care about his students! I would sit out a semester from school before I ever took this man again! I don't care if it puts you behind...do NOT take him! you are wasting you time! I have a friend who had him for calc 1 last semester, failed it with him, she is retaking it this semester and got a 99 in the class! She didn't magically get smarter over the summer! He is literally the worst teacher EVER! Western is ignorant for not firing him!
MATH-126 : Calc/geom - Posted 5/19/2009
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He's a great teacher. Hands down awesome, but has a problem when it comes to grading. He is so picky. He told us that he does'nt grade us on our algebra, yet when I got back one of my quizzes he took off a whole point (the question is out of 3pts) because I didn't label my x and y axis, which would be fine if it were relevant to calc 1 material at all, which in calc 1 that's all you deal with graph wise. It wouldn't be a big deal but there is no room for the smallest bit of error when it comes to his quizzes and tests. Like I said before teaching wise he is excellent if you want to understand and learn calculus starting out, the notes you take are very clear and simple. Hwk, he assigns but doesn't take up. Tests and quizzes brutal. He does simple examples when he teaches the material and then the next day it's like you're supposed to be an expert in calculus so he'll give hard questions that make you sit there and try to remember what you did 2 months ago. If you love a challenge like having to be perfect all the time take him, but if you're like me and just need it for credit take someone else with better tests, quizzes and possibly hwk grades, but try to get notes from this class because in the end he still teaches it quite well.
MATH-227 : Calc 2 - Posted 4/15/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
I heard horror stories with Iraniparast, but honestly I didn't find him that horrible. True, he is a little rough at times on the students, but anyone like him was trained in the "old-school" ways back in his home country. This man is very knowledgeable (no one will doubt that) and occasionally throws in some humor. My chief complaint was that he made mistakes on the board, but was quick to apologize when was made aware of it. I only wish that the students who point his mistakes out would get extra credit. Bottom Line...I would recommend him, but if you don't want your feelings hurt, go somewhere else. He is old-school and you should appreciate having such an instructor. You will learn to appreciate people like him more. Give this man credit.
MATH- : Math 116 - Posted 4/16/2008
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I agree with everyone else that's posted an evaluation on this dude. He's a nice guy but...that doesn't make up for his lack of teaching skills. The man knows his stuff but can't teach his way out of a paper bag. His quizzes- as everyone has mentioned- are only 3 questions long, and don't have anything to do with what he taught you. Granted, he does give you a key when he hands it back to you so you can look over it but it really doesn't do you much good on the test because that too is all whacked.
So needless to say, find a different teacher or take it next semester because this dude is impossible.
oh, and one time i asked him a question and his answer was completely irrelevant to what i asked.. it had nothing whatsoever to do with my problem. and then he acts like you've got no brainstem if you answer something wrong and proceeds to look at you like you just farted in church.
just take a different teacher. he's useless.
MATH- : College Algebra - Posted 4/15/2008
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Warning!!!! Never take Nezam Iraniparast!!!! First off, he is a very nice guy, i give you that. But he is foreign and does not know how to teach. All your homework is online, and you have to learn the homework before he teaches it to you. Second the quizes are worth 10 points, and the examples that he gives you and whats on the quizzes and two very different things. Tests are worth 100 points and only 10 questions and points very. I have never had a bad grade in math before until this class. I dont see how half the class failing he comes off like it is our faults when he can barely speak english, let alone, teach a dog how to sit... horrible teacher, probably going to take math 116 over again due this horrible teacher...Warning!!!! Never take Nezam Iraniparast!!!!
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 4/9/2008
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Nezam Iraniparast is the worst professor at WKU. Don't get me wrong he is a nice man, but not when he is teaching your class. First, all homework is online and hard to follow because you must complete the homework BEFORE he teaches it to you. Next, the quizzes do relflect what you are taught, but are 100x harder than homework or examples. Also, quizzes are worth 10 pts. each with only 3 questions!!! So if you miss one you automatically make a D on it. Second, the tests are worth 100 points and are only 10 questions!!! They are not all worth the same amount of points, some are worth much more than others. On one test I missed two questions and made a 73!!!! Finally, he is just a rude teacher. On one quiz I did poorly (4/10), but I got one question right and it was counted wrong, I had written the inequality backwards in my work, but corrected it in my answer. Because of this he said it was WRONG twice and he should have take off DOUBLE the points and then said would you like me to take off double points? I am a good student. I made and A in AP calc in high school and am a junior with a 3.8 at western. I find it unfair that because of this teacher, I am praying for a C in basic math. I am forewarning to to believe myself and the other reviews as I did not and am now paying for it. Please, even if you must stay at western another semester, DO NOT TAKE IRANIPARAST EVER!!! You will struggle unless you just took math 109 or something.
MATH- : - Posted 12/16/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
My only advice is to never, ever take this man for a teacher. At first it seems like he's a good teacher, but his test and quizzes are impossible. If it comes down to him being the last option for a class, I would honestly wait until next semester, because there's a good chance you're going to have to re-take the course anyways. I had a 3.2 GPA majoring in Electrical Engineering before this class, now my GPA is definitely lower and I've changed my major to a degree in the business field, thanks largely in part to Iraniparast. I'm about to be a 2nd semester sophomore, and I've never used profeval before, but this teacher deserved to be rated. DO NOT...i repeat...DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR, no matter what.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 7/7/2007
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He was a good teacher, but his accent prevented me from understanding him well. He seems to really enjoy teaching math. His tests have about 12 questions, but there's a lot to do with each problem. He writes most of what he says on the board. Oh, and we all got to talk about iPhones. =)
MATH-126 : Calc/analytical Geometry I - Posted 12/16/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Iraniparast is not a teacher, he is a demonstrator. He love's math but does very little to impart his wealth of knowledge to you the student. He doesn't understand questions asked of him, flies through material, and tests over material not taught in class (oh wait, he's not a teacher, he's a demonstrator). I like math and have always been good at it, but regardless of the great effort I put forth in this class, I'll be taking Calc 126 again. Just a heads up: avoid Iraniparast.
MATH-116 : - Posted 4/27/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
If you are not a math person and you can avoid this teacher I request that you do so. He goes really fast and doesnt slow down to help. Quizes every Fri and 3 test and a comprehensive final. Homework is all online. I do not reccomend this class.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 4/24/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He is the worst math teacher that i have ever had. He doenst not take the time to help you if you are having problems. He will not give a review for any of the tests. If you could take someone else then i would recommend that.
MATH-126 : Calculus126 - Posted 7/23/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
MATH-116 : - Posted 7/8/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Iraniparast is a good professor. Although you have to speak clearly for him to understand you questions. My only problem was he was an asshole.
MATH- : College Algebra - Posted 4/24/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
The course itself would not have been hard but Mr. Iraniparast expects everyone to be math geniuses. I hadn't had math in 3 years but i was catching on quicker than some of the students. he acts like you are stupid if you don't answer the questions and he puts random questions on the test that don't reflect the material very well.
MATH- : Math 116 - Posted 1/6/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This is the worst class I have ever taken in my life!! I am a straight A student who failed this math class. He speaks very little English and is not willing to help. He acts like he will help you but then he can't understand anything you say. Try to stay away from him and all of his courses.
MATH-126 : Calculus I - Posted 1/6/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Prof. Aranipast is foriegn of course, but he speaks excellent english and is a good teacher. He cares about his students and if you have an excellent attendance record he will cut you a break if you need it. Some days he does a good job at teaching the material in a way you can understand and some days he doesn't. He tends to lecture non stop with very little interaction so I wouldn't suggest an 8am class with him. He also tends to beat a dead horse by going over something entirely too much because one person is still not getting it. He seems to run out of time before he can cover everything but still puts everything on the test. His test have problems that he has covered in detail and problems that you don't understand where they came from; however, I'de say they're not that bad. Overall, take someone else but if you have to take him it will be alright.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 12/15/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I hated this class. I am not a poor Math student, and thank God for that because if I was, I definitely would have failed the class due to the freaking lack of teaching. Iraniparast expects you to want to be a Math major basically and know everything there is to know about the subject. He offers help and all that, but him saying "You can come to me for help" is equivlant to Satan saying "You can come to me for salvation." Have fun if you take him!
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 12/13/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
MATH- : Math 116 - Posted 11/2/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
MATH- : Calulus - Posted 8/19/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He is always willing to help and a great person. What you write in your notes is what is on the tests. What you do in the homework (which you must do to stay afloat) is what is on the tests. No surprises, just review from class. Makes sure that everyone understands with many examples and constant questions. Great teacher, cares about his students.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 5/17/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Iraniparast is a pretty good teacher. I had Calculus in high school, so I already knew the majority of the material. I took this class to get my GenEd math out of the way. But I thought he did a pretty good job teaching everybody else. Most of the people in my class made B's or C's. They complained he went too fast, but even if you think he does, his door is ALWAYS open if you have a question. (It's just a matter of dragging your butt up the hill and asking) I'd recommend him if you have a decent background in math. If you need an extra push or just generally have trouble with math, you might want to go a different route.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 5/8/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU HAVE A VERY GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF COLLEGE ALGEBRA!!!! I thought I did, but really fought to get an A. You will do fine if you have a strong background in Math. Otherwise, don't take him.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 5/7/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This man is a grade Nazi! He is not consistent when it comes to grading. Also he does not teach the material. He puts some definitions on the board then says heres the homework, and do it. Not to mention you can't understand him. And when it comes to the tests, just get ready to see stuff you never have seen before. He also gives quizzes every friday. If I had the power, this man would lose his job! Do not take him.
MATH-116 : College Algebra, Math 116 - Posted 4/28/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
very hard to understand, does not teach well, he is willing to help you out with anything, nice guy but class is hard. does not grade fairly
MATH- : Math 116 College Algebra - Posted 4/1/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The class wouldn't be so hard if Mr. Iranaparast could speak better english. Sometimes it is hard to understand what he's talking about. He explains things in more complicated ways than what I have been taught. Overall, he is an Okay guy and will try his best to help you. His quizzes are pretty easy and tests aren't bad at all.
MATH-126 : Calculus - Posted 12/21/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Nezam Iraniparast's class is fairly easy. The quizzes and tests are based on homework in the textbook. Resourceful and helpful.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 1/15/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr.Iraniparast was very helpful. Altough sometimes hard to understand he always would repeat, write notes out, and help in anyway he could. The only bad thing was his grading scale. I only did bad on one test causing me to not get an A, but I should have tried harder. If you talk to him he sometimes gives you more points-if you explain hat you did. Sit in the front-I hink it might help!
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 4/20/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He is a smart man, but he doesn't know how to teach the information. Unless you can teach yourself I would not recommend this class. I am pretty good at math, but the way he teaches is very confussing. He does not check homework, but will go over it if you don't understand. He also gives a quiz every Friday.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 10/17/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Great class. He goes at a slow pace. Quizzes every friday, but they are easy. Tests are exact same as quizzes with some numbers changed. Easy A...
MATH-126 : Calcus and Analytical Geometry - Posted 5/10/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He's good if you have confidence in your math abilities. Otherwise, you might want someone who is a little more sympathetic to those with lesser math skills.
MATH-435 : Partial Differential Equations - Posted 4/13/2000
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He flies through lectures. He doesn't provide any type of review for tests, which take longer to do than the hour provided. Plus, he's not very helpful when you have questions concerning the homework. You basically have to teach yourself the material.