Reviews of professor Wisam (Sam) Gherfal

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor was non-existent during the course aside from a few emails. Exams are very tough. Memorizing the bold words in the textbook WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO PASS. He is very tricky with wording on the exams. For a good grade on exams, know the material forwards, backwards and sideways. He will pull ANY info from ANY assigned material.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Tough class. Exams every week are difficult. Written assignments are easy as well as the discussions, just stay in his format. He has no interaction with the class just says read a ton and look at the PowerPoints. Your best bet is working with the academic coaches.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
There is no interaction with the professor. The information is outdated and he says to do your own external research. The internet gives you pages and pages of information on one topic and we are supposed to figure out the area of information he finds important. Then he will test you on it with very specific, tricky questions. Typically True/False.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Gherfal doesn't interact that much, but his directions for the assignments and discussion boards are clear-cut. There is a lot of reading (chapters and Powerpoints). I don't think chapters are necessary to score a B, but definitely helped to score an A.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
extra work for no reason

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This was a good typical online class. I had one direct interaction with the professor where I missed a deadline and he was very accommodating. Read the chapters and you will do fine on the tests and weekly assignments. Nothing too crazy.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The class is very doable but get ready to read alot. Throughout the seven weeks you will do 3 discussions, 7 test and 6 assignments. The discussions and assignments are easy As which help boost your grade alot. For assignments follow directions closely as they change weekly. First test is a bit difficult but after that you get used to it.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Gherfal does not give much interaction with his class. His helpers made contact with the students on work done. The assignments are very detailed and clear. You must read and study the chapters and pay attention to the bold. just follow instructions and do all you can to gain the extra points. The exams can be very tricky so study hard!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Gherfal doesn't have much interaction with the class. But the only reason this class can be difficult is that most people have never studied anything with regards to Information Technology. Read the book and the powerpoints he provides and you'll be fine. Homework assignments and discussion posts will get you easy points.