3.2

Arifeen Daneshyar

Economics - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

3.2
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What Students Say

takes class very seriously

ECO011 - 2.0 rating

Great teacher, dosent teach all material he puts on tests

ECONOMICS - 5.0 rating
Class Info

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ECO100
Oct 11, 2002

No Comments

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ECO011
Feb 16, 2003

takes class very seriously

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ECONOMICS
Feb 27, 2003

Great teacher, dosent teach all material he puts on tests. Great guy to talk with, will inspire you to be a great student if you talk to him one on one alot.

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ECO011
Apr 4, 2003

Economics is a very hard subject no matter who you take. He knows what he is talking about. Class attendance is a MUST!! Don't even miss one! If you don't miss classes and go and see him on your own time, he will raise your grade.

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ECO001MAC
Apr 8, 2003

Doctor D is a awesome teacher...will take him again. Demands a lot ...but it pays off and you will feel 1000x smarter than you are. Best ECON teacher @ KU.

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ECO011
Apr 8, 2003

No Comments

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ECO
Apr 25, 2003

This is a prof who knows the material and who can teach it very well. He motivates students to do better not just in class, but even in being more active on campus. He's a great guy, and very friendly. Just don't miss a class and get used to his acccent.

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ECO010
May 5, 2003

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ECO
Jun 1, 2003

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ECO011
Jul 7, 2003

Cool guy, but difficult material, Talk about Tennis and go to class and you'll pass no matter what!

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PRINECON
Nov 6, 2003

He will make you laugh, but is very dificult. Material covered in class is generaly very basic, yet the tests very complex, be sure to buy the study guide, he pulls questions from it. and study ALOT. but i think he is worth takeing

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ECO
Nov 6, 2003

Yeah, and i was thinking about takeing an English class too.

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ECO012
Nov 6, 2003

If you would like to spend your entire semester reading economics then this professor may be the one for you. However, if your like most college students and would like a life do not enroll in his class

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MACRO
Nov 10, 2003

hardest class to take but i learned alot. Great guy

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ECON
Nov 10, 2003

This is a hard course to take, but if you have to take it anyway you might as well take it with him. He is a good teacher that really cares about the students. He will individually try and make sure you understand the material

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ECO
Nov 13, 2003

Dr. D teaches a very hard class. His tests for macro come right off the website, that's the only way I passed! Attendence is very important. I missed 3 classes and he said I had a chance of failing because of my tardiness....

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MACRO
Nov 14, 2003

This prof is not the easiest but he is one of the better ones here. His exams are hell but look over the material several times and you will do fine. Great guy, he is da bomb.

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MACRO
Nov 14, 2003

Hes a rigid guy. His class isnt very easy. But, he teaches, and he knows his stuff. Hard to understand him cause hes from India. A solid class, if you need to take it. if not, save your time.

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MICROECON
Nov 17, 2003

Very hard class, but Dr. Daneshyar trys his best to make it easier. He shows that he really, truly cares about his students. He is also a very funny guy. I would LOVE to have him as a teacher on an easier subject.

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MICRO
Dec 1, 2003

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ECO011
Dec 9, 2003

This guy was nice, but should of retired long ago. He speaks with an indian accent and is hard to understand. Rushed us through matrial in order to visit Rusia for two weeks. Substitute was even worse, no one understood him! 5 tests, 30 hard questions.

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MICRO
Dec 17, 2003

This guy rubs you one way but dont buy in to all his talk(that is if you can understand him). If your from india and are willing to read his recomended 5 hours a day this is a perfect fit. Otherwise forget him and his horrible teaching.

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ECO
Mar 21, 2004

Dr. D is the man! Don't listen to some of these comments. KU students want to have "a life" really means they are lazy. You can't be lazy - in anything.

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ECON
Mar 21, 2004

Excellent professor... aced all of his tests... got 20 extra credit points and yet somehow got a B?!? From what I hear tests don't matter to him he'll give you what he wants no matter how well or how poor you do... his class was a waste of my time

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MACRO
Mar 30, 2004

Is very hard to understand. Gives hard Exams which are only 30 questions long. Gives no extra credit and has an extremely hot room. No curves on Exams. Refers to class time as a date and the class is the lover!

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MACRO
Apr 5, 2004

he repeats everything until everyone in the class unstands

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MICRO
Apr 6, 2004

worst teacher ever should retire asap

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MACRO
Apr 9, 2004

very hard class, repetitive lectures in a stuffy room. overly serious. seems to play favorites a little. dont take this with him unless youre an econ major.

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ECO011
Apr 12, 2004

This guy gets a bad rap...a lot of people drop him after the first test or two, but that is a mistake...he gets easier after that, and his sense of humor actually makes sense, and the class becomes fun. Just show up on time and make it look like you care

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ECO011
Apr 13, 2004

very rude. emabarassesn students daily. horrible advisor. cant understand a word he says

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ECO010
Apr 15, 2004

Its hard to understand through his accent. YOU MUST BE ON TIME!!! He holds you exactly till the end of the class no matter how early he ends his discussion. He can embarass you if you not quite getting things but if you have a question he will explain.

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MACRO
Apr 15, 2004

Was skeptical at first, but after a couple months concluded hes not a bad guy. he knows his stuff, gives life long tips, and even cracks a couple jokes here and there. tests are tricky, must be on time, must look interested, and must care.overallgoodguy

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MACRO
Apr 21, 2004

go to class and you will get a good grade, if you do not go to class, you better participate in class discussions. Pay attention to him and he will like you and he'll help you whenever needed. i like the guy and enjoy taking his class, i would recomend it

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MACRO
Apr 21, 2004

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ECO
Apr 23, 2004

VeRy HaRd To UnDaStAnD! u gotta be from india to get him! he's a really nice guy overall, he trys to encourage everyone to study and do their work...if ur quiet, to your self, and usually not that much awake, dont take his class, he involves EVERYONE!

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MACRO
May 2, 2004

If you read the book over and over, you are still not going to succeed. His lectures have barely anything to do with the material he tests on. Teachers should be the ones teaching, not the book! Do not take his class unless you accel in econ.

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MACRO
Jun 1, 2004

He's a nice guy and has a strange but good sense of humor but as for his class I found it to be rather difficult. If your not good in economics he's not the teacher for you. He speaks to those who understand so you feel kinda dumb if you don't get it.

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ECO
Sep 9, 2004

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MACRO
Oct 28, 2004

Nice guy. Horribe teacher. Would def take someone else

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MICROECON
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 3, 2004

He is a little hard to understand, but everybody needs to get off this mans back. He is honestly one of the coolest teachers I have had. He really cares if his students succeed and it breaks his heart when he sees students not trying to their fullest potential. To pass, show up to every class.

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MICRO
Nov 4, 2004

He may be hard, but hes an awesome guy and teacher. He knows his stuff and hes worked very hard to get where he is. I have a great respect for him.In his class I got one B and the rest D's and he still gave me an A.I highly recommend him.

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ECO
Nov 19, 2004

Accuses people of doing things that they didn't do. Don't recommend him

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MACRO
Nov 21, 2004

awesome person but his tests are worded terribly

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MICRO
Nov 22, 2004

He is a very good guy and he's very smart. ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT. His tests are very tough

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ECO011
Dec 9, 2004

His test were insane!!! Even good students will struggle with this teacher. Nice person but hard class.

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ECON
Jan 1, 2005

He has a great sense of humor. He is interesting and i learned a lot.

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MICRO
Grade: A+
Jan 27, 2005

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ECO011
Feb 7, 2005

Prof Daneshyar is awesome!!!!!! I got a B in the class when I got all C's on the tests..just go to every class and participate!! hell always help out if you ask.

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MACRO
Mar 16, 2005

He's a great guy and a good teacher. tests are really hard, but if you read the book and tak egood notes it's better. deff don't be late to class.

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MACROECONOMICS
Apr 4, 2005

Dont be late to class, do the reading, participate and show him respect because he deserves it. If you take him you wont regret it. He not only teaches economics, but lessons in life. He will help you to understand anything that you are having trouble trying to comprehend. Good man!!!

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MICROECON
Apr 13, 2005

Not a "sit back and relax" class; he constantly calls on people for answers. Tests are very difficult and worded badly. Looks scary and mean but he's really devoted to students who ask for help. Be prepared to really read and study.

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MACRO
Apr 15, 2005

Wonderful person, can be funny at times but is all about teaching. He wants his student to know and understand. He enforces the ideal that education is the #1 factor in his life and should be the same for his students. He is very intelligent. If you ask for help he will be more then willing to help.

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MACRO
Apr 17, 2005

Tests are very hard, but if you go to every class you will pass. Be on time, he can be very funny!

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ECON011
Apr 18, 2005

Go to every class! I failed every test and the final and I passed his class with a D. Very nice guy when you get to meet him. He doesn't tolerate tardiness so show up on time, participate, and go to every class and you will pass.

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MACRO
May 4, 2005

I think Professor Daneshyar is one of Kutztown finest professors. Yes he's hard!! but fair. His sense of humor is awesome. He beleives in being on time so go to class five mintues earlier, trust me if will benefit you in the long run. And do not miss a class for any excuse it can definitely hurt you

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MACROANDMICRO
May 27, 2005

This man is the best teacher at Kutztown, is probably losing money by staying there, but he loves teaching too much. It is great to see someone who enjoys what he does, show him respect and he will respect you. He can sense when a class is not going well and will talk about life, I learned a lot about economics but also about life's lessons.

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ECONOMICS
Sep 1, 2005

Maaaan...I had such a hard time understanding this guy. That's why I failed I guess...lol!

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ECO011012
Grade: A+
Oct 18, 2005

This guy can really put the info in front of students and help them to understand it. Hints: Be on time, read the book, take notes, ask questions, go to office hours. He's a great guy who cares about his students. Test end of each chapter makes it easier to get through the information in the class.

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ECO011MACRO
Grade: A-
Oct 19, 2005

He's a really good prof. His tests are kind of hard, but if you really study, then you're ok. ALWAYS go to class, and get there on time (he HATES when you're late). The class is overall challenging, but if you read the book and take good notes and study, it's not bad.

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ECO
Grade: A-
Nov 4, 2005

Really a great guy. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE NOT A BUS MAJOR!!!! I'm not and its the worst class for me ever. He definitly helps you out and explains until everyone understands. Don't be late for class, no drinks or food, pay attention, dont miss a single class, take notes, ask questions, use office hours. Hes a really nice guy just respec

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MACROECONOMICS
Nov 9, 2005

he is hard to understand sometimes and his tests are very hard. read the chapters and show up to class and you should be fine.

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MACRO
Nov 15, 2005

Very hard to understand, his tests are extremely difficult, he expects you to read the chapters of the text book more then twice to pass his tests. The book is hard to comprehend, not an easy read! Take notes, and come on time, NEVER MISS A CLASS!

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MACRO
Nov 16, 2005

He is weird

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MACRO
Nov 16, 2005

I swear this guy is ****. It is very hard to understand him and his tests are very hard. You will not pass unless you read the chapters multiple times. Also..go to class. Never skip. I missed 3 classes and he gave me a U on my mid semester assesment. I hear he curves but only if you go to every class.

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ECO011
Dec 20, 2005

Ok this class is NOT easy. Bus majors are told this is one of THE hardest courses you will take. It challenges your mind and makes you think outside of the box. Dr. D is a tough teacher but he is always open for you to ask him questions. Many people think he is too hard, but the material itself is complex. Not a bad professor, and attendence is key

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MICRO
Dec 23, 2005

Great teacher, Very passionate about education. Read the book and go to class you will do fine. He even specifies what you need to do to get an A. Test are ok if you pay attention in class & read the book. Lectures are just going over what you read in the chapter. Great educator in my opinion...had him at 8 in the morning and never fell asleep.

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MICROANDMACR
Jan 28, 2006

My favorite professor ever. Sorry that he doesn't teach more that I can take. Very fair, very willing to help.

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ECO011
Apr 11, 2006

I loved that Crazy old Codger! Hes a great professor, difficult as anything tho. You need to study like crazy for his tests, but hes a fun guy to have a class with. I'd take him if I needed another econ course.

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MICRO
May 5, 2006

Dr. D is nothing short of a great professor. If you show up to every class, take down his notes, and read the chapter it's impossible to get anything less than a B for the year. He's also pretty funny.

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MACROECON
Jun 13, 2006

He's a funny lil' guy from India. Willing to repeat material if you don't understand the first time. Some people said he was hard to understand because of his accent, I didn't have that problem. He won't fail you if you go to most of the classes.

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SEMS101
Aug 22, 2006

The structure of the class on Semester at Sea dictates that most other professors give most of the lectures. The exams test to see how much one can memorize pointless numbers. Pop quizzes were given to check that one actually obeyed the mandatory attendance policy for the Global Studies class. The class was bad; professor has great personality.

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ECO011
Nov 1, 2006

lectures alot but is a good prof

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ECO11
Nov 3, 2006

Show up, pay attention, read the book, take his practice tests seriously and there is no excuse to not get an A. For starters he only tests one chapter at a time so you never are asked to know all that much. Secondly he gives you the test and will explain any question, the previous class. It took 4 exams before I missed a question. Great prof.

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ECO011
Nov 7, 2006

Read the chapters its not that hard and all the questions come right from the book. He gives a Pre-test of the Test you will take the next class so you know what the questions will be and the answers to them, he does mix up the questions and their answers though so they're not the same. Very good teacher and is willing to answer all questions.

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MACROSECT
Nov 9, 2006

he is a very nice guy...he likes to have conversations with you, but his tests are hard and i didnt understand anything...i feel like i didnt learn anything during this class and i studied and read the book.

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ECO011
Nov 14, 2006

Fantastic Class! Dr. D is always willing to help you out with unclear topics. The class structure is great. Pre-tests are the same thing as the tests. I had him from 6-9 on Monday nights, and never felt bored. He's a witty and intelligent man.

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ECO012
Mar 15, 2007

good teacher...doesn't like it when you talk in his class....tells the guys that he should picture him as a hot girl in a miniskirt so that they will pay attention to him....explains everything....you know all the questions and answers to the test before you take it....take him!!!!

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ECO012
Apr 16, 2007

If ur in the AF attendence isn't required but when I had him in the normal size classrooms for macro attendence was part of the grade. The tests are easy if you are one of the lucky classes to get the pre-test ****s are taking them with them and he's getting pissed so there may not be any more by the time u go to take the class. Easy B read book

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ECO120
Apr 30, 2007

.... Take it if you muct but he gets annoying fast

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ECO012
Nov 27, 2007

Genuin concern for people in general but forget anything else. Says a lot in class but nothing that makes any sense. Cheaters do better in this class, sit in the back and take pics of the practice exams. Do not waste your time doing any actual work you will waste your time and fail anyway.I now know why people liked him because they could cheat!!!

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ECO011
Jan 10, 2008

He sets you up in assigned seats, where you must sit for every class. He doesn't give you enough time for tests, He hands the tests out one row at a time, and while the front rows are taking them, He jokes around with the back rows! He drags the class out, very pointless!

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ECO012
Apr 3, 2008

Hard to understand. The practices test don't help with the real test at all anymore because of cheating. Majority of the class failed the first 3 exams before i had to drop the class.

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ECOMICR
Apr 10, 2008

Too difficult to understand. Has assigned seats even in the AF. He calls on random people off the the attendance sheet. Also puts in horrible DVDs of other professor's lectures that last the entire class period. Test are ever hard. I had to drop.

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MICRO000
Apr 10, 2008

He's hard to understand, puts everyone in alphabetical order and makes tests impossible. He also makes it terrifying to ask questions because he'll keep coming back to you to ask you if you get it. Meek students beware of questioning. No homework, but tests were almost impossible... Pulled down my GPA. Take someone better.

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ECON011
Apr 10, 2008

He's a really nice guy, but he makes the glass way too hard. I read the book, went to class, and still found his test extremely hard. He doesn't curve the grades, doesn't display notes, and shows horrible dvds of other professors lecturing.

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ECO010
Nov 10, 2008

Take a different professor. He quizzes/tests almost every single class. Questions are "from the book", but are worded awkwardly and most times have 2 answers that would work either way. You have to struggle to get a B in his class. If you get an A, you deserve a trophy.

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ECO012
Mar 19, 2009

A little better than a last resort. Nice guy, Indian accent but not an awful distracting one. Does not seem to be able to present a fact and give clear examples. He would rather turn it into some kind of Indian proverb and write unclear test questions. Makes things more difficult than they are. Don't buy the book. And assigned seats? WTF???

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ECO012
Mar 23, 2009

Absolutely the worst teacher at Kutztown. He is horrible. The class average is a 38. You can study your hardest you'll get a D if your really lucky. Stuff he teaches is easy, his test/quizzes might as well be in Japanese, they are impossible to even read. Honestly,the worst teacher. Never ever take him You'll regret every second of class

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ECO011
Mar 27, 2009

Great teacher, really smart guy, hard tests with questions that seem to have multiple answers, requires a lot of work to get a B. read the chapter multiple times, go to every class. Love the ****

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ECO012
Apr 20, 2009

nice guy impossible class. he has this 8 step program that doesnt work at all. he says if you follow it you get an A well im following it and am sittin with a D so yea dont believe that when he tells you it. makes the class sound easy at first starts slow then hits you har in week 3 or 4. good luck.

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ECO590
Oct 31, 2009

What a great professor. Genuinely loves what he does very knowledgeable and I would definately reccommend him.

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ECO012
Nov 2, 2009

His class is impossible. His tests are rediculously hard. I would not take him. Avoid at all costs. There is a quiz or a test every single day. I repeat DO NOT TAKE HIM

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ECO011
Jan 21, 2010

tough class lots of tests must read book and go to class to do well

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ECON010
Jan 28, 2010

This guy is a good teacher who knows his stuff but his quizzes/tests are hard. You have to read the questions carefully because the answers all seem right. READ THE BOOK. There is a quiz every class. The only time there is no quiz is when there is an EXAM!!!!!!

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ECON010
Apr 13, 2010

Avoid this professor if you are lazy. Seriously. You will fail unless you read the book...His quizzes and tests are hard...

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ECON011
Nov 11, 2010

Dr. D is a great professor for economics. I'm a history major yet he still made it interesting for me to actually learn about the economy. He quizzes almost every class, but they're easy if you read the book a couple times over. Don't stress about his class and take the notes he gives. He's a little hard to understand, but he's very nice/sweet.

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ECO011
Nov 25, 2010

He is a semi-nice guy but not helpful. I went to his office & he told me to read the book 5 times & see the tutor. The tutor makes more sense than he does! His daily tests are ridiculously wordy and his exams are the same as the quiz. If I HAD to take him again I would. Zelleke is worse!

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BUSMACR
Dec 15, 2010

Great professor and really genuine person. Very helpful. Even though people say this class is hard, I think it is necessary for anyone in the business field to take this professor. If you think an entry level economics class is too much even with a hard professor, maybe you shouldn't be a business major.

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ECO011
Dec 18, 2010

Do not take this course if you are not a good test taker because there are quizzes and tests almost everyday. That is what your grade is based on, no papers or projects. One good thing is that he doesn't teach specifically from the textbook.

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MACRO011
Dec 22, 2010

Dr. D is a really nice guy but his tests are really hard. You have to read the chapter atleast 4 times, the questions comes straight from the book. DO NOT GET CAUGHT USING UR CELL PHONE AND DON'T BE LATE. Make sure he knows your name.

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ECO012
Feb 9, 2011

Dr. D is a really great professor. His class is challenging, but you will learn and understand economics very well. He gives quizzes almost everyday, but they are good because they hold you accountable for actually knowing and applying the knowledge. If you genuinely want to learn economics you should definitely take his class.

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ECO561
Apr 15, 2011

One of the greatest professors you will ever have. If you are a serious student and are looking to better yourself, take Dr.D -- one of the top 3 profs I've ever had.

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ECO011
Oct 8, 2012

One of the best professors I've had & I actually learned quite a bit. Gives quizzes throughout the semester. His tests can be a bit hard at times. However, just study from the book, because all content comes from there. A lot of the quiz questions tend to be on the test. Pay attention and you will learn. Attendance is a MUST!

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BUS11
Nov 27, 2012

favorite teacher

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MACRO010
Dec 13, 2012

He makes it seem as though he cares about your grade and is approachable, however when it comes down to it, if you go to him he will respond by telling you to try harder or you are not doing enough, he does alphabetical seating for a class size of 70 plus, pointless because he'll only refer to you by your number, a quiz is given everyday, avoid.

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ECO010
Apr 8, 2013

I would not take him. he gives a test or quiz every day. he also is hard to understand because of his accent. My friend and I both went to him for help and he just gave us a paper on how to pass his class. Also, almost half of my class failed his class and now have to retake it. DO NOT TAKE HIM

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