Reviews of professor M. Anwar Sounny-Slitine

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Engaged with constructive feedback.  Demonstrates that ha cares about students.  Excellent and knowelgangle.  High-quality professor.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Course material was over a decade old. Anwar either NEVER respond to emails or questions, or responded well over a year later (like....after I graduated lol). Anwar's teaching style and ability to convey material was non-existent and well below average. Just stay away and take any other professor.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Sounny is outstanding and invested in his students' success. His lectures are full of useful information and real-world applications. Despite the course's demanding nature. He provides past lectures so you can work ahead and load balance, but you could always just follow the current lectures.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The class seems very daunting at the beginning, but this is essentially a class in following directions. Every assignment has instructions that need to be followed, then you use what you learned to go further. More peer reviews than any class I've ever had. A lot of assignments, but I learned a ton over 6 weeks.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I was a bit skeptical before taking this class, but the experience turned out to be better than I had initially thought. Pro tip: Watch his pre-recorded map tutorials as you continue making yours in ArcGIS Pro. He allows late submissions and made some assignments extra credit as they were outdated. Ended the class with a 105.95%.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Lots of lab work, be ready to spend hours on your computer. Try installing the software locally not to have the hassles of UF Apps. The prof gives you a lot of resources, but the class is a lot of work.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Participated in research over the summer w Dr. Sounny. Such a great experience. He is very knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. If you are interested in GIS, definitely reach out!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Sounny class was a turning point in my understanding of GIS technologies. His methodical approach to teaching, combining mini-projects and hands-on labs, helped me grasp complex software tools effectively. He is not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive. Highly recommend for anyone serious about advancing in GIS.