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Osman can be funny sometimes, but his beliefs tend to be liberal.

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I like Osman. His econ 200 class is easy and he tries to make it interesting.

Easy Grading Scale

Could it get any easier? I think not. Example: on both midterms a 30/40 was a 100 %. Yes, you could miss 10 questions and still get an A. Oh and the final was non-cumulative. Enough said.

the best damn econ class in the land. What more can be said?

Insanely easy...lots of bonus on tests...no attendence

Easy A, Big Curve. Don't go to class or check online notes. Just do the homework and read the book.

Once you get past his Dr. Evil accent, the class is pretty easy. Lots of bonus.

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Since there were over 600 people in the class, it was pretty easy. He had a huge curve. I heard he's evil outside of class, though. He told someone she might as well jump out of a window because her grade was so bad.

This class is easy if you study. Lectures are useless. Instructor is very willing to help students. He likes patterns on the exams and don't let the trick questions fool you.

I thought he was very boring, but it was almost immpossible to not get an A...If you don't get an A in that class you will probablly never get an A in any class at OSU.

Very willing to help/communicate with students. Difficult exams, but very fair. Overall, a very helpful, good professor.

If you must take econonomics, be sure to get Osman. His lectures are pretty boring, but he is very clear in the way he teaches. An A is very attainable with the way he curves.

EASY "A". Do you know how its easy? I went to class and read the book. I bet all of the people who gave him a "hard" comment didn't go to lecture everyday or didn't read the book... easy A easy A easy A easy A!

I went to two lectures and read most of the book. Gives a lot of bonus questions on midterms and final so he expects you to get an A and you should.

If he didn't take attendance, there would be no need to go to class. If you read the book and you are not an idiot, this is an easy A. He gives ridiculously inflated grades, in large part because his tests are so easy.

Forgetting the date for his first midterm was a problem and so was sleeping in class, but other than that, his class is a breeze.

Easy A

The class is extraordinarly easy. I would rate it easier then most Gen Eds. Most of the material is old hat, assuming you did well in the intro courses (and attempted to really understand the material) you should find nothing new, rather dissapointing...

Best Teacher I ever had. I miss him till this day. He teaches not only Econ but life during his "fireside chats". You could say I love him.

Funny guy, always has good side comments. Speaks a little soft, and if u're in a big lecture u can fall asleep. I stoped going to lectures after the first week. He curves all his exams with built in extra credit questions. Really nice guy, I took his class twice & told my friends to do the same!

very easy

i loved this class and thats why i am taking another class with this guy again.

Greatest Teacher at The Ohio State Univ

Boring but easy

Best class I've taken at OSU: why I decided to major in economics. Brought in awesome real life examples and told us how to stay motivated. However, my 501 experience was much different... (reviewed separately).

Enjoyed the class, learned a lot, tests were fairly easy.

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this prof. was quite easy. i never went to class an still managed to pull a B. if you do all the homework and even glance at the readings it should be a piece of cake. although class was usually boring and the ta might has well spoke in their native languages the class was altogether okay

I took Econ 200 Au Qtr and Econ 201 WI Qtr... Both were taught by Osman... Hes good... teaches well... Cant blame him for Econ being boring.. Most importantly his exams are sweet... gives Bonus questions every time... plenty of margin for error

Go to class. Read. You'll be fine.

Easily the best class I have taken at OSU. Lectures were very clear and straightforward, and he offers great extra credit on all his exams. He teaches as a hobby, so he cares more about you liking the material than about making the class difficult. As long as you read the chapters and go to lecture, it's an easy A. I definitely recommend this class

Pretty easy class. His exams are 30 questions, but they are graded out of 25 so there are 5 built in bonus questions. Basically you can miss 5 questions and still make a 100 on the exam. His exams aren't too difficult either. Shouldn't be hard for anyone to make an A or B in this class.

yea he's not too bad. tests are 30 questions but only the best 25 are graded so its not too hard. anyone should get an A or B in the class cause he wants you to find econ interesting. he's how most teachers should be.

he is cool! atleast he is better than the other econ professors

Enthusiastic. Great at relating economics to life. However, goes off on tangents and gets less enthusiastic as the quarter goes on.

never went to class, but studied slides online instead and got a 100% on all midterms and final...know slides well and you'll be good

He is a very smart man. Many people have difficulty understanding him I think mainly because of their limited knowledge of the subject and prereqs. However, if you study up getting an A is easily attainable.

I went to class the first 2 weeks and never went again and got an A. I taught myself everything by reading the book. Easy class.

This is one of the best professors that I´ve had so far. Knows how to give good real life examples about the theories that he presentes. You don´t need to go to class to get a good grade but I highly recommend going!

Pretty easy class. Tests are easy once you get a general idea of what kinds of questions he will ask. Teaches with enthusiasm. Did not find myself bored in class.

Very nice, great stories, and really makes it fair for you to succeed

I didnt go to lecture the entire quarter, i just read the book and got 100's on all of the midterms. they are MC, with bonus questions.

Osman is the man, for a 500 level class this is very easy... All the notes are online along with sample quizzes and all his tests are 35 questions and he only grades 30 of them. If you study its easy to get a good grade

Class was easy because you can either go to class or read the book because he teaches from the book. Do the practice problems on the textbook's web-site because those are exactly like the questions you will see on the tests. Tests are 35 questions and he grades the tests out of 30. Highly recommend.

Professor Osman was a great professor. You don't even need to go to class but it helps. Read the book thoroughly, take the online quizzes, and get a hold of past exams and you will do fine. This is the most interesting class I have ever taken! Take this class!!

LOVE LOVE HIM. Best professor ever. He's very into what he teaches and makes it interesting to his class. Exams weren't bad as long as you read the book. No need to go to lecture, because his notes come start out of the book.

He is one of the easiest professor in this school. He is very helpful. Hs exams are multipl choice nd he gives 5 bounous questions in each midterm (out of 35). In the final he gives 10 bonous qestions (ot of 50). Also, he gave each student 10 extra points due to surrevy that they fill in the final exam day.

easy course

this class can be hard. it requires very little time and you don't have to go to lecture. however, his tests are pretty tough. he gives 35 questions and grades it out of 30. if you know your stuff, you should be fine.

nice teacher, just read the book and you'll be fine

Professor Osman has an incredibly impressive resumé and it really shows in his teaching. His lectures were intriguing and the exams challenging. If you're here to learn, take a class with him. No matter the course, you would have to be pretty ignorant to think poorly of his teaching.

I had Osman for another econ class and god what a difference. The other one I'd say he was border line easy, but 556 had four 2 page (single spaced) papers, four mid terms, and every class was like a test where he'd knock your participation grade if did not know the answer. it seems unreasonable to mefor a 500 level econ class.

Very interesting guy. Didn't like him the first few weeks, but once you get used to his style, he becomes a great teacher who really helps you and encourages student participation. Read the books and raise your hand! If you do that, the tests will seem easy.

He was a pretty good lecturer but he is very boring.You don't need to go to lecture if you don't want to. Gives you extra credit on the exams so that makes it easier.

About 10% of all of his tests are bonus points. Never went to class and made an A+. Gives extra credit for attending recitation.

Very, very easy. Buy the study guide, do the problems, and you will get an A. Lots of extra credit/free questions on tests.

easy easy class. you dont need to go to lectures just read the textbook and buy the study guide and do the problems and you should get an A. He has built in bonus questions so if you get 25 out of 30 correct you get an A so pretty difficult not to get an A.

Starts off 20 min. of every lecture with current events related to Econ. Cares about student.All multiple choice exams w/ built in bonus questions, attendance=bonus pts. Exams are based 100% off the textbook. If you read the book & understand the concepts, you will do well. 4 homework (all essays); lowest homework score dropped.

Attendance is not mandatory, but is taken at each class. Max 1.5 bonus points added at end of quarter based on attendance. One oral report. Two 10-page papers. Three midterms, all essay. Final 50 question MC. Go to class, participate, read the text and you will get a good grade. My tip to you: Don't fall behind on the reading!

Painfully boring lectures.. then again the material isn't all that exciting. He reminds me of a Star Wars villain. 3 Midterms in essay format, two 5-page single space papers, and a MC comprehensive final.

pretty good teacher but relatively unsympathetic. Don't let him catch you looking anywhere but at his face or (heaven forbid) taking a note, he'll yell at you in front of the whole class. Read your book- especially the boxed material, that's where a lot of the midterm questions come from.

Very easy class. Attended two or three classes. I'd suggest the study guide/book if he makes one available, just take the practice quizzes in those before tests/finals and this is an easy A. His upper level classes are hard though...

Easily the best Econ prof i have ever had. Very smart man. Listen to every word he says. You will learn a lot in his classes.

Dr. Osman is an excellent teacher. He simplifies everything and doesn't bore you with useless details. Would highly recommend taking another class taught by him.

His 556 class was awesome. The exams are a series of essays and they are always fair questions. He purposely asks questions that benefits those who have read the required assignments and came to class WHILE frustrating the hell out of the slackers who skipped class and didn't do the readings. AWESOME TEACHER, IF YOU COME TO CLASS

I really liked Professor Osman. He is really dry but he does a good job relaying and teaching the material. His tests were somewhat challenging but there were plenty of bonus possibilities. However he does not curve. But if you read the book and come to class it is a really easy A.

Once you get past his arrogance and realize he has a lot of valuable experience to share you will love this class. Uses real world examples to back-up his teaching. There is not a day that passes without using/reading something that you learned in this course from Alan.

A very knowledgeable but sometimes hard to understand professor. Recommended!

Professor Osman's class is mostly based on the book and most of the lectures are simply to clarify and expand on the book. That being said, what he does add to the book is interesting and most of the time the class isn't too dry. His tests are easy, mostly because he builds in a lot of bonus points. Overall, a good teacher and a decent class.

At first he can be intimidating (esp. in OH's-I went once and never went back) but I later realized that he is just trying to scare you into being more prepared and confident. An overall good teacher and I learned a lot but lectures can be kind of long and boring. Coffee will be your best friend!

A very dedicated teacher. Open to discuss about economics with all of his students. Take one of his classes if you have the chance.

Best Econ teacher ever! Show up to class and you will def learn something.

A demanding but also amazing teacher. He is really into helping you through the class, as well as into discusing any econ issues after class. 3 Exams, 4 HW, 1 term paper, 1 cumulative exam. The Book is mandatory. I recommend getting the study guide if possible. If you are willing to keep up with the work, I advice you to take Dr. Osman's Class.

he's a good guy, and will show geniune interest in any of your questions. his homework is easy and tests are multiple choice, with bonus questions. sometimes he makes me tired, he talks slow, but if you read the stuff and stay awake you'll do fine.

If yuh can't get a B in here dropout. curves everything be a ridiculous amount. he is a rather awesome fella. don't go to class, ever. read the chapters and get some old midterms and you will be on your way to that easy A

Course is super easy. No reason not to get an A. Lecture can be a bit boring but he gives bonus on all exams and if you study the practice exams in the course text book and read the chapters, you'll be fine.

Gives 3 midterms plus a final. You can stop going to lecture after the 1st midterm. Make sure you attend recitation, do most of the reading and the homework on Carmen and you'll have an A without much effort. Also, don't leave lecture early, he loves to engage the people that do.

Super easy A Class. lots of bonus questions. lectures are not important, just read the text and do HW and it's that easy. 3 Midterms, each has 25 multiple choice +5 bonus. in every midterm! Wonderful (: Final 50 multiple + 10 bonus Wow

This class was more challenging than I expected. Dr. Osman is a very knowledgable instructor and is passionate about his field. His tangents about his experience in other countries are interesting. Not an easy A.

Really knowledgable. Tests aren't that hard provided you read the textbook. His recommendation is that you don't take notes from his class, but from the book so you can actually listen to his lectures instead of frantically copying the powerpoints. I agree with this recommendation 100%. Read the book, take notes, pay attention, and study. Not hard.

This guy is the man. He is literally one of the most interesting people I have ever met. Plus he's a great teacher. Very straightforward. You can get up to 2% bonus for going to every class, 2% more for doing a presentation, and on every exam you can miss 5 out of 30 questions and still get a 100% on exam. Take this class.

Great professor. Very knowledgeable. Relates class concepts to real world events. Easy enough to get a good grade if you read the book and pay attention to most lectures.

I'm taking macro economics with this professor and he is one of the most knowledgeable lectures I've ever had. The material is macroeconomics don't expect it to be some kind of action movie. And to the people who say he is insulting, you either shouldn't be in college or just don't have a sense of humor. Good professor overall!

Never went to lectures because he would literally read straight out of the textbook and yell at us for taking notes. All you have to do is read the textbook thoroughly and try to attend recitations. Tests weren't too bad considering he included a lot of extra credit but you have to know the information really well.

Learn the material, don't memorize it. Osman knows a lot about economics and he tries to encourage students to do their best. A lot of people complain about his negative attitude towards note-taking in lectures,but the slides get posted on Carmen and you really do learn more if you are actively listening. The lectures can get dull; it is econ.