Reviews of professor Ahmad Samin

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Samin is a good professor if you can get past the accent. It's not distracting once you get used to it. Best to attend all student office hours and ask all questions. Be initiative because he'll keep teaching if you don't ask . Listen and take notes of the lectures/power points and you'll be okay. Reading the textbook is a waste of time.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
As an older student returning to school after 25 years, I knew things would be tough. I took Chem 2A from him online only, and I loved learning from someone who clearly has an AMAZING grasp of his subject and is enthusiastic about passing on the knowledge! I loved listening to his lectures and watching his examples as he does MANY to reinforce!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I really enjoyed taking Professor Samin's class. I took him for both intro and Interm Chem. He is hard to reach outside of class so when you are in class take that time to ask him questions. If you ask, he will help you. Don't really use the book, but can use for practice. Like all college courses you must study outside of the class!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He's a nice person, but he is a bad teacher. There were a few instances where students had concerns and he dismissed them. We never really used the textbook he assigned, although I used it bc this became a self-taught class. He likes to discuss with students about current events, but that affected class time. Consistent emails will get you a reply.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
A very respectful and inspirational professor. I enjoyed all of his lectures, he was very helpful. He gives alot of opportunities to each student so that they can successful. He simplifies very complex materials in a very simple way.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Amazing professor! Wants to see you succeed. Lectors are very clear and to the point, he doesn't teach things that are irrelevant. He responds to emails fast too. I 100% would take him again!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Nice teacher, but does not know how to teach well. 70% of my class currently have D's with hopes of passing. He is not quite clear on what to study for upcoming test which is a joke. If he gave an in-depth study guide study guide this class would not be so hard. He makes the class harder than what its suppose to be. No chem Exp your doomed.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Worst teacher ever. He is unorganized and easily flustered. It is hard to understand him at times because of a thick accent. He does not like to answer questions and is rude. Take any other chem prof at Sierra and youll be fine.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I honestly thought that Chemistry was going to be really hard going into this class. But, Professor Samin made this class EXTREMELY EASY to understand. He seems to always be available for extra help. He doesn't want to confuse you in any way and tests contain very basic questions exactly from lecture. I would highly recommend that you take him.