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MAJID SARMADI

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Raw average: 3.00/5 from 12 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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DS 451
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
This class is 2.5 hours long once a week which was very boring. Tbh I didn't pay attention much in class but did well on tests if you understand study guides. He is nice and funny but just boring. Heather the TA is very helpful. Only take if you have to thought. Only graded on a 10-page research paper and quick presentation of it and 2 exams.
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DS 451
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
jesus christ this class was boring. Majid was funny but dont take this class if you dont have to. the most boring 2 and a half hours of my life
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DS 251
Quality 3/5Difficulty 3/5
Very long lectures but he tries to make them interesting. He is very proud of his achievements and talks about them a lot. Overall I learned a lot of his class but it was not super enjoyable.
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DS 451
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Lots of work but the material and his teaching style made everything worth it. Every lecture was another "Aha!" moment that deepened my understanding of physics, colors, and design.
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DS 251
Quality 2/5Difficulty 5/5
As others have stated, the lectures are simply read word for word. You're better off reading the book and using Google to help study for exams. Don't bother taking notes because you won't have time to write it all down - and most of the time what is said in lecture will contradict what the book says. Buy the book, don't bother with the swatch kit.
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DS 251
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
As an Interior Design major I felt this class was useless to my major. Only the content on the first exam applies to interior design everything else is for Textile and Apparel design. His jokes aren't that funny and by the end of the semester you're usually fed up with his class. Think you studied well for the exams...think again!
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Classes with MAJID SARMADI

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Spring 2025DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2023DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2023DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2022DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2022DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Spring 2022DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2022DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2021DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2021DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Fall 2020DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2020DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Spring 2020DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2020DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2019DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2019DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Spring 2019DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2019DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Spring 2019DS 699Independent Study
Fall 2018DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2018DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Spring 2018DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2018DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2017DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2017DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Fall 2017DS 999Independent Study
Spring 2017DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2017DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Spring 2017DS 699Independent Study
Fall 2016DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2016DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Fall 2016DS 699Independent Study
Spring 2016DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2016DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Spring 2016DS 699Independent Study
Spring 2015DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2015DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2014DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2014DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Spring 2014DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2014DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2013DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2013DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Fall 2013DS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2013DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2013DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2012DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2012DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Spring 2012DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2012DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Spring 2012DS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2011DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2011DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Fall 2011DS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2011DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2011DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2010DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2010DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Spring 2010DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2010DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Spring 2010DS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2009DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2009DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Fall 2009DS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2009DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2009DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Spring 2009DS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2008DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2008DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Fall 2008DS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2008DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2008DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Spring 2008DS 699Independent Study
Spring 2008DS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2007DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2007DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Fall 2007DS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2007DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2007DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Spring 2007DS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2006DS 451Color Theory and Technology
Fall 2006DS 561Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
Fall 2006DS 990Research and Thesis

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