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Edmond Shenassa
FMSC310 Expecting a W Anonymous 01/11/2024 |
If I could give negative stars I would. I warn everyone I know NOT to take him. These were very confusing lectures that didn't seem related to the curriculum material. None of the material had anything to do with anything. I had to withdraw because of how confusing and condescending he was about everything and berated the class because the exam average was 60%... That's not a class issue that's a teaching issue. Took this class with a different professor and got an A+. DO NOT TAKE HIM. He should be fired. Also, very strict about electronics I'm talking you can't even check the time he WILL call you out and stop class for even looking at your Apple watch to check the time. |
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Edmond Shenassa
FMSC310 Expecting a C+ Anonymous 08/19/2023 |
This was a three week course & there was a lot of readings and watching lectures. In my opinion, the readings and lectures did not truly align with the three exams. The assignments were graded with a rubric, but often, subjective points were taken off. Lectures were confusing. If I did not have public health and family science backgrounds, it would have been extremely difficult to follow. Grades are not rounded up so I ended with a C+. I would take this class again with a different professor. |
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Edmond Shenassa
FMSC310 Expecting a C+ Anonymous 08/09/2023 |
This class was rough. I struggled so much. I took this class as an upper level elective which was one of the worst decisions I have ever made. He teaches the class like you already know what he is talking about and a lot of the times he was condescending and rude. DO NOT take this class if you don't have to. It is not worth the stress. The only plus is he gives out extra credit daily. |
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Edmond Shenassa
FMSC410 Expecting a B Anonymous 11/25/2014 |
Professor Shenassa is honestly the worse professor I have ever had at UMD. He is incredibly condescending and rude. If you ask a question he will mock you and act like you are stupid even though his own powerpoints have tons of typos. His syllabus is very inconsistent and if you try to point out something that doesn't make sense/match up he responds very rudely and defensively. Shenassa thinks his class is soooo hard and that he is such a tough professor. The class itself is honestly not that hard, but his poor attitude ruins any good material. I regret taking this class so much and dread going. Again, it is not too hard of a class but his personality is dreadful. |
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Edmond Shenassa
Expecting a B Anonymous 05/20/2013 |
I was so scared this was going to be the hardest Family Science class ever, but it turned out to be one of my favorites. Dr. Shenassa is a great professor and really just wants all of his students to do well in the class. He expects everyone to come to class prepared and doing the readings before class makes lecture a little easier to follow. He offers bonus points throughout the whole semester that can help make a difference in your grade, but you need to go to class and pay attention. He's a really nice person so don't let the first couple of classes intimidate you. |
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Edmond Shenassa
Expecting a B ecompson 05/24/2011 |
He will try to scare the shit out of you the first day of class and tell you this is THE hardest class you will ever take at UMD. He is just trying to weed out those who will do the work from those who won't. You'll learn a lot in this class, and it's not really as hard as he makes it out to be. As long as you read before every class you'll seriously be fine. There is one group paper, like 4-5 pages and a presentation at the end of the semester. He calls on people randomly in class, which is why you need to read beforehand. He has a sense of humor once you get to know him and there are LOTS of opportunities for bonus points, which will really help your grade. Don't let him scare you into dropping the class the first day! |