Had both 100 and 126. Bro never updated grades. When asked for practice midterm, his response "No, that won't be necessary" had me gagged. TAs were confused and overworked. He REFUSED to post lecture materials ahead for us to follow, so his lectures were impossible. Didn't align with textbook material, so you can't even prep ahead. Bad teacher.

Terrible professor. Didn't know my grade the whole quarter so I had no idea how I was doing. Didn't respond to my emails. I feel like I would enjoy this course if it were taught by an actual good prof.

His exams are challenging, and his teaching style is different from what I'm used to. However, he strikes a good balance between theory and application, with a fair emphasis on coding. He is always positive and willing to accommodate any student requests for missed assessments. However, attending classes is important to stay on top of the material.

For PSTAT 126: Ali seems approachable and open-minded, but that did not extend to his teaching. Concepts were rushed over during lecture and sections did not fare better. The theoretical exams were particularly challenging, although section quizzes and an end-of-quarter group project balanced things out. Though it can be hard to get a hold of him.

Very disorganized and rude professor. He skips through code, does not explain concepts properly and waits too long to post lecture slides. Quizzes are poorly structured and only given 30 mins. He rudely declines to answer questions if he "said it in lecture". Horrible experience for one of the best PSTAT electives at UCSB

It was a great experience, and I learned a lot in this course. Professor Abuzaid is dedicated to his students and fosters a supportive, enriching learning environment. I especially enjoyed the final project presentation, as it gave me the chance to learn more about my teammates' skills. Overall, it was a rewarding experience.