He's a really nice person who wants to get to know his students. Tests/quizzes were done online and the rest of the homework too. As long as you manage your time, you should be fine. I'd take him again. He also tries to give you insight on how to manage personal finances, which was really helpful!

I loved his classes. He makes you understand things really well and see the reasons for why they happen. Don't expect to do well in assignments by just attending classes though. He makes you study the book. Take his classes. I sure will.

Good teacher. Clean language and knows the contents real well. Very approachable, too. He offers lunch chats so you eat with him on Mondays and talk. I appreciated that.

I enjoyed his micro a lot. His teaching is not dry, he gives many examples and personal stories, and lets students discuss things. He even offered a debate class one week. I will take macro from him next semester too.

Great professor. I get anxious easily. His demeanor is so relaxed I felt comfortable the whole semester. Prepare to study from the book though. He doesn't solve problems from the book every class.

Great professor, most of the criteria for exams you will learn via online an online textbook, but Professor Temel's lectures are full of great real-life examples that make the concepts easier to grasp. He's very fun to talk to, really cares a lot, is funny and is a great professor & person.

He is a very inspiring person and you can tell he truly cares about his work. He was very keen to make sure everyone was heard in the class and regularly allowed class discussions. However the assignments were online and did not relate to the lectures that much. The assignments were easy but you will mostly learn yourself.

First class I took that I didn't not know how they will be useful for me. Dr. T explains what are in the book by relating them to consumers, businesses etc. Didn't think I would study economics for my Master's, but I am considering it now.

I didn't appreciate the no extensions and makeups policy. But overall I really liked his class. He is first teacher I had who didn't prepare me for exams. I feel prepared for economics and my future career.

I am with the last reviewer. I think not offering any extra days is not good. But generally it was a great class. I am a chemistry major and I didn't think I would be so interested in the economy. I will see if he teaches macroeconomy in spring.

Interesting lectures. He connects world events to what he teaches and I liked that. Assignments are from the textbook. Make sure to read the book.

He's so sweet, he really is he just wants to see his students succeed. I've seen other reviews saying he gives out too much work, but to be honest I don't think it's that bad. The online assignments are very easy, they just take a little while to do.

Great, caring professor. He actually teaches economics instead of preparing you for economics exams. Check out the book and you will ace through the tests. He also offers tutoring.

One of my favorite professors! He has a relaxed demeanor, offers a debate class and gives 5pts extra for participating it. 4 exams, 1 optional final. I would definitely take his classes again.

Great instructor. His classes were easy to follow and interesting. He learns students' names. I haven't been, but he also has lunch with students on Mondays. Recommended.

Really good instructor. He uses lots of examples and anecdotes in classes. He has three assignments every week and one test every month. Tests are not difficult if you read the book. No paper in the class which I liked. I will take macro from him in the spring.

You have a smartbook, quiz, and homework a week. Pretty easy to get through and if you need extra help google is your friend. Super sweet teacher and very caring and understanding. Attendance is mandatory unless you have someone else sign your name on the sheet.

Pretty good professor overall and not too hard. Lectures can be pretty boring and he has a "no technology" policy but it didn't seem to be enforced.

I took two principles and macro from him. Excellent instructor. Clear lectures and chill demeanor.

I like Temel's classes. He doesn't require attendance, but I attended almost of all them. He gives lots of real life examples for us to relate to the things he is teaching. I also appreciated how approachable he is. He eats lunches with students once a week and talks to them.

Great guy. Very warm and caring. Assignments are clear and his lecture slides help a lot with studies. Take his class.

Knows his stuff and explain them well. Uses McGraw Hill as other econ professors at UTSA, and the book is an easy read. Recommend him.

Temel was a great professor, and his lectures were very informative. The way he talks is quite boring, yet you learn a lot. He uses McGrawHill, which is a pain because we have smartbooks and quizzes every week. Other than that, there are 4 exams which are somewhat difficult, but if you try in his class, you will pass

He says that about 30% of the test is from the lecture but he always posts the lecture slides for the week on blackboard. He doesn't allow laptops out during class so if you take notes in class you have to do it in a journal but if you just wait for the lectures slides to be posted at the end of the week you do the notes however you want from home.

You can attend class and most likely get away with not reading the textbook, however, I recommend you do if you really want to learn and come prepared for lecture. You still need to purchase it to be able to submit assignments anyways. One attempt for all assignments and there are three each week, but none are super difficult. Great professor!

I loved Dr.Temel. He's really cool and is very well respected all around by many students. One con is that he uses McGraw Hill which sucks and he can go on for 20 minutes minimum about random topics that he gets sidetracked on. Attendance is not mandatory which has been great when I can't make it but I advise going to class 90% of the time.

Very easy class, his grading format has book readings, quizzes, activities, and tests all equally weighted as 25% of your grade. Anything you need for assignments can be found in the book and class attendance is not mandatory. He's a very nice guy and allows you to ask any question you need usually after class or at his after hour coffee chats.

This professor is very personable and wants you to do well. There are 3 assignments due every week (one attempt) and 4 Exams. The work is fairly easy especially if you read the chapters beforehand, but I do recommend attending class and taking notes. He also does not allow technology in class so get ready to write.

The class is difficult if you don't read the textbook. Even though attendance isn't mandatory (though highly encouraged by him), attending classes is better because he mentions things that relate directly to the assignments. Sit in the front of the class. He's really nice and patient. He doesn't take late assignments. Don't procrastinate!

I really loved his classes. He is very personable and gives a lot of examples. He doesn't keep attendance, but I attended almost all classes. Recommended.

Honestly, if you truly want to learn in the class, I do not recommend taking him. He doesn't take attendance, doesn't allow electronics out, and only lets you write notes. He is quite fast-paced as well. However, it is an easy class since all his assignments and tests are online. So, depending on what you want I would or wouldn't recommend him.

He is my favorite at UTSA so far! He is very easy to understand, knows his materials and approachable. Does bunch of things to make sure students like and understand economics. I attended a few of his coffee hours and liked them. Has 3 assignments each week and an exam once a month. If you put in the work, you won't struggle in his class.

I am in engineering and I never thought I'd be interested in economics. Tamel is pretty good at relating classes to life. His assignments are all from McGraw Hill. Attendance is not mandatory but check out his classes and read this class notes before reading the book and turning in the assignments. Recommend him.

I think Professor Temel was pretty darn good. He teaches very clearly and his lecture slides are great. You can even just attend classes and study his slides to do well in exams. Textbook is a little over $100 and all assignments are from it. Final exam is cumulative. He doesn't give extra credits or written assignments.

Professor Temel is a Great professor in the field of economics, very clear upon his announcement and concise beyond the textbook knowledge. Despite, lecture may seem long and slow, however his assignment are simple and learning rewards as long you complete the smart-books and attend lectures it will be easy.

There is not extra credit. He says to attend the lectures for the quizzes but only sometimes is the material from the lectures on the quizzes. The quizzes and tests are unfair at times as you never learn about certain questions being asked. Learning Rewards (exams) are cumulative of everything before it.

This class is not that easy. It's manageable if you put the effort in. Read the textbook, attend the lectures, or you probably won't do well. The professor is nice, he doesn't believe in extra credit or retaking tests and stuff, so if you do bad you're kinda screwed. Lectures are alright, just pay attention, you'll do fine if you pay attention.

I think Temel is great. He cares a lot about his students. He doesn't offer bonus assignments and extend due dates and I think it is a good thing. It kept me disciplined in his class. If you read the book and check out his classes you'll do fine. He explains things very well.

Wil take him again. He is pretty low key and teaches clearly. I like his "anytime" office hour and coffee meeting with students every week too. Recommended.

I like his classes a lot. I don't understand much from the book, but they make lots of sense when he teaches him. He doesn't require attendance but go to his classes as his examples and stories make things clear. I am waitlisted for his micro in the Fall.

Everything in the class was very clear and I appreciated it. He explains contents very well and he is pretty approachable. Exams are monthly and multiple choice. He doesn't take attendance but his classes help a lot so I went to almost all of them. Recommended.

really nice professor. Some of the material did take me a while to understand but he explains things well. Go to class and read the textbook and the class should be a easy pass.

Finishing my first class with him. He is very nice and helpful. He teaches very clearly. Bullet points in his slides help me understang things better. Has monthly exams, but they are all online including the final. Go to his classes and study the book and you'll ace through.

Professor Temel is an amazing professor. I would 100% take his class again. He really cares about his students and has a genuine interest in teaching economics. Made the class very easy to enjoy and want to show up to.

Best economics professor at UTSA! Don't waste your time taking any other professor *cough* shakira flores *cough* This guy knows his stuff and keeps his lectures and assignments fresh, so no pre-recorded lectures from the early 2000s...very kind and loves to interact with his students, hosts lovely "coffee chats". He is the best!!

The homework and quizzes were confusing and were never related to the lectures given in class.

nice professor and good at explaining exams are pretty difficult, a lot of graphs

You have to do three assignments every week until the end of the semester. A lot of busy work. The exams were all online but they were still kind of difficult. His lectures were alright but he was always considerate with us and he is also very kind.

I would 100% take this professor again. He says that attendance is required, however I would say that you do not need to go unless you struggle with comprehending information from reading. All of the assignments, quizzes, and tests are online on an external website. The material is fairly easy to comprehend.

One of my favorite professors. He is very friendly and approachable and he teaches very clearly. This is my second class with him and I am sad that I won't be able to take a class from him in the spring.

First teacher who genuinely taught for my learning instead of setting me up for a good grade. I appreciate how he explains how the contents he teaches will be useful in my life. Go to his classes and you'll do fine. I will take him next semester too.

Prof Bulent is good. He is chill and makes classes fun with examples, news, anecdotes etc. He relies a lot on lecture slides and they are clear and easy to grasp. ECO 5003 was my first ever class in economics and I was nervous, but professor Bulent made a difference. Take his class but prepare to study.

Clear lectures, easy going guy. Will take him again in micro.

A friend of mine suggested him and I took his class. He is a pretty good professor overall. Knowledgeable and explains things clearly. 3 homeworks a week and monthly exams. Not too difficult but some questions are from his classes. I'll take him again.

Has a reading assignment and a quiz and video homework every week. Posts slides with his videos. Checking them out before submitting the reading assignment helps a lot. I also liked his anytime by appointment office hour policy. Recommended.

Don't listen to the negative angry people. His classes are great. His teaching is very clear and he gives lots of examples to understand things better. I liked the videos he showed and the discussion class we had. If you take the class to learn, Dr Bulent is your guy. I'd take him again if he taught a class I need to take next semester.

I liked that all assignments are online. I get nervous in assignments in classes. He was lenient every time I needed help too. I can say I sure have a better understanding of the economy after my second class with him. It would be better if he solved some more questions in classes, but other than that, I think he is an A+ professor. Recommended.

Good teacher. Class help with understanding the book. Has 3 assignments a week all online. I went to his office hours twice and he took his time and showed things on his blackboard. Had a few issues with the book but he gets them fixed quickly and gives you points for them. Will take him again for micro in the spring.

Good instructor. Slides with videos helped me understand the chapters. Responsive to emails. Would probably take him again.

One of the best professors I have had so far. He is knowledgeable and his classes are not dry. I was nervous about the level of math involved but did well without any problems. I especially liked the examples he gives out and the discussions he initiates. There are four assignments of equal weight and no project assignment. Recommended

Good instructor. Teaches well and cares. Will take him again.

Didn't think I would like econ, but I did. Instructor's slides were helpful. Also I appreciated that he helped me out on Zoom a few times and took his time going over the chapters.

Good instructor. A bit different at first, but has a relaxed attitude that helps. 4 monthly exams and 3 weekly assignments all online. With average effort u will do ok.

Temel's class felt fairly easily for me. He doesn't take attendance but don't take his clas if you wont attend because he has some exam questions from his class teachings. No writing assignment. I aced through with some average study time.

Temel tries to get you ready for the real world; however, he could use a better strategy. Application Assignments can make or break your grade based on one question and hour documentary, either 100 or 0. Other than that, material is easy if you take good notes and attend lectures. Could be a good connection but beware that he is textbook heavy.

Engaging and friendly professor. Brace for discussions in classes. He asks questions. Assignments weren't easy but doable. I also loved that they were all online. I'd tke him again if I could.

Temel's classes were fun. Although I hadn't taken a business class before, I was able to understand his classes fairly easily. He teaches with a passion and his assignments are not difficult. Just make sure to check out his slides and the book and you'll ace through it. Take him.

Has three assignments every week and an exam once a month. All online. Book is easy to grasp and the slides professor posts were very helpful. Check them out first and you'll do well in this class. Recommended.

Mr. Temel was very supportive for me. I am a 16 year old freshman and this was my first semester in college. Temel gave me extensions on two occasions due to illness and he met me on Zoom and went over quiz questions for more than half hour. I wanted to take macro from him next semester, but I couldn't see his name.

Good class. Slides were good summaries of the book and helped me a lot. Professor Temal was responsive to my emails and answered them in length. I was nervous how I'd do in an asynchronous class because I learn better in synchronous online classes but I will have a B+ from this one. Recommend him.

I did well in Prof Bulent's class. I work full time and I can't go to classes at set times. I study on my own time and the resources Bulent posted helped me a ton. I also liked the book's simplicity and all homeworks being online. I'd take him again.

This was my first asynchronous online class ever and I did better than I thought. Dr T was responsive to the few issues we had and fixed them pretty fast. I also met him in an office hour and he took the time going over elasticity for me. What I liked best was that it wasn't too much math. I'm on his wait list for macro now.

Good instructor. I don't learn well in online classes but his was ok. His readings arent too much and assignments are pretty straight forward. When I reached out for a few times, he gave good feedback. I will get an A- and I had a good grasp of microecon. If there was another class I could take from him, I would, but there is not.

Excellent instructor. Easy to grasp things with his teaching. My only thing was that he has an exam every month and same amount of assignments are due on those weeks too. But I still liked his class a lot. Would take him again if i could.

I like Dr. Bulent's classes. He uses powerpoint slides and they do a good job of explaining chapter readings. Get ready to do three homeworks every week though. Good overall.

Weekly classes plus a reading assignment, video assignment and a quiz. Great teacher.

He is very knowledgeable and takes his time answering questions, so ask him questions. Office hours are on two different days and I appreciated it because I have so many classes. More attempts on the film assignment would be better but I understand why there is one. Positive experience. Take him.

His teaches by slides and adds some extras. Assignments aren't that hard but I'd appreciate not having three on exam weeks. One thing is really good about him though. He seems to really care about his students preparation for their careers. He talks about life skills a lot and I wish my other professors would do that too.

Couldn't disagree with the last reviewer below. I don't know what is on, but Tammel provides slides every week. And I sure appreciated no electronics. They are very distracting. He allowed them towards the end of the semester and I see students surfing the web in classes all the time. I think he is a caring instructor and a good explainer.

I am in engineering and never thought I'd like economics. I don't know if it is all like this, but I am considering to switch majors. Great professor. Hats off!

Good overall. Has a homework, an application assignment and a quiz with 30 multiple choice question every week. All online and at home. Also has an exam every month but they are in the class. Sometimes goes off topic a bit but his classes helped me understand the book well. Read the book after his classes and you'll do fine.

Mr Bulent is kind and accessible. He accommodated my requests multiple times and always took his time talking to me. I liked that his homeworks are all online and available the whole week. Some questions were confusing but his classes clears things up a lot. I'll take him again in micro in the fall.

hes a good teacher but its just long test and an application assignment that you only get one attempt for one question about a 40-60+ minute video that cost like 50% of your grade

My experience was a 10/10, and I highly recommend him for both micro and macro. You'll need an online textbook, and each week includes quick reading checks, a short video question, a 20-question assignment, and an online exam every 3 weeks which is online but has to be taken in person.

Great professor, talks very clearly and explains his topics very well

Really enjoyed this class. The actual course is natural to understand, and there are opportunities to be more involved and experience more outside of class,