3.7

Clive Belfield

Economics - CUNY Queens College

3.7
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
78%
Would Retake
134
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3.7
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

78%

Would Retake

134

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What Students Say

Not like life changing, but I'd say he was definitely good

ECON202 - 5.0 rating

All of these bad reviews are by the same person

ECON202 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

64%

Textbook Required

40%

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Reviews (134)
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ECON100
Nov 11, 2004

This guy is a ton of fun. Really hilarious. The material is a bit dry at times, and there are lots of graph, but his yankee/political jokes always lighted the class. He includes the class in his lectures and jokes cracks a joke and moves on where there is no imput. Take this class if you can.

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ECON100
Nov 17, 2004

He's a nice guy, but he is boring. His tests were easy.

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ECON100
Nov 17, 2004

Let's call him Mr. Powerpoint! DRY DRY DRY, BORING BORING BORING...Jokes? If you want to call them that...It wouldn't be so bad if he wasn't so boring. He sounds like a text book and he always seems nervous. NO Homework & Everything is on blackboard.

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100
Nov 21, 2004

He's a great teacher tells you exactly what you need to know and he's not out to make you fail, yea the subject is a little dry but he makes it as interesting as its gonna get

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ECON100
Dec 10, 2004

He did an excellent job considering many in the class didn't want to be there...or anywhere for that matter. Brit humor had me laughing. Lessons were concise, workload moderate, lessons well thought out. Very flexible in grading. Really wants you to learn.

5.0
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ECON100
Dec 14, 2004

Great Professor. He made Economics seem interesting and fun. If you review his Blackboard notes and review questions you can easily get an A in the class. Loved the class.

5.0
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ECO100
Dec 23, 2004

Great professor. help u everywhere! make eco. so instersting. i got A+ in this clss s take this take him!!

5.0
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ECO100
Dec 24, 2004

He is a great Professor. He posts all notes and sample exams on blackboard. If you send an email he responds quickly to help you. He makes jokes, sometimes without 1/2 the class knowing. I really enjoyed his class. Take him ! He has a great accent as well!

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ECO102
Mar 17, 2005

So far so boring ....zzzz

5.0
1.0
ECON100
Mar 20, 2005

Really nice teacher. Great professor! If you dont understand something just raise ask him and he'll explain it. I personally thought his jokes were humerous. Just look at the sample tests he gives and memorize the answers and thats his test. He might throw in another question or two from the lecture

5.0
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ECO100
Apr 22, 2005

Really nice guy, wants you to learn, and not alot of work. very fair. the subject is boring but take this class

5.0
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ECO100
May 5, 2005

One of the best prof. in qc. easy A+

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ECON100
May 10, 2005

he has corny jokes and you cant understand him with his heavy accent

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ECON100
May 22, 2005

He is a great professor. Very fair with his tests and work. he gives you extra credit to help boost your grade. He teaches economics well and was very interesting to learn. I recommend that anyone take this class with him for a great experience

4.0
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ECON100
May 24, 2005

Professor Belfield is the best. His material is a little hard and boring but that is not his fault. The class avarage is like a 50 so if you score above that you should get over a B. You also have lots of extra credit opportunities.

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ECON100
Jun 1, 2005

Def take this class. Easy A if you go. The tests are very hard but look at the sample test he gives you, do the extra credit and participate in class and youre bound to get an A. The classes are kinda boring but worth going to, he crack some hysterical jokes throughout them.

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ECO102
Jun 1, 2005

it's pretty hard to fail his class. he gives lots of extra credits. his tests are really tough but there's a curve. he has a big accent and makes corny jokes all the time.

4.0
3.0
ECO100
Jun 2, 2005

He has a great sense of humor, makes everything funny. Two midterms and a final

4.0
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ECONOMICS
Jun 6, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ECONOMICS
Jun 10, 2005

great professor and a fun class..study from sample exams and glance over the text book and you should have no problem getting an A. A must take class

4.0
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ECON102
Jul 4, 2005

Professor Belfield's tests happen to be very hard but he gives you a lot of opportunities to do extra credit. If you do the EC and study for the tests then it is not hard to do well.

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ECON102
Jul 5, 2005

Funny guy, class is a lil tedious but the lectures do help. Study from notes & blackboard & do the x-tra credits - you should be fine!

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ECO100
Grade: A
Aug 28, 2005

Great professor. Although the workload is abundant he definetly tries to help the students understand the concepts. If you ever have an opportunity to take him, take his class. If you do your work (reading the textbk is not necessary) you will do fine. Attend most of your classes because he knows when you are absent.

5.0
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ECON100
Nov 2, 2005

he explains things well and really makes an effort to let students get make up points. he wants his students to do well and learn somting. a great class to take.

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ECO102
Nov 10, 2005

He not out to fail students. Gives tons of extra credits. Just wants you to learn. Explains materials extensively. Exams are a mix of multiple choice and short answer (which isn't a walk in the park) but if you pay attention and read all the materials, it should be ok.

5.0
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ECON102
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2005

Truely one of the best prof. in QC. Very funny, and hyper, makes even the most boring subject interesting. Exams aren't easy but you can get a good grade since if you do well above the class average you get an a so if class average is a 50 and you get a 70, you got an A. I look forward to taking him again!!!

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ECO102
Dec 27, 2005

No Comments

4.0
3.0
ECO102
Feb 1, 2006

I can't say that he is easy, but if you listen to him, come to his klasses you'll do fine. He gives you extra credit work so you could always catch up if you did bad in the midterm.

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ECO102
Apr 23, 2006

do no take him because his 2 midterms are hard and you have to write an essay..he gives extra credit but those are essays as well and it's complicated. but i'll admit, he is a nice guy but HARD CLASS!

3.0
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ECO102
May 19, 2006

DO NOT TAKE HIM! His exams are HARD (multiple choice n short answers mixed) and you have to write an essay (yes it's required and worth 15% of your grade). His extra credits are also essays, which are difficult. He does not curve either. STAY AWAY b/c he is HARD!!!!!

5.0
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ECO102
May 19, 2006

This prof is the best. Yes, it`s true tests are a little hard if u r one of the students who do NOT come to class and just want an easy A..if you put little studying into his class it`s very easy. he explains the material very good, always helps if you don`t understand something. He also makes the class easy, funnn..i just love this proff

5.0
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ECO102
Sep 14, 2006

Very good teacher, explains the material well. His tests are really too long (no one had time to finish), but he's a pretty lenient grader. I averaged about an 85 on his tests & got an A. Also makes the class a lot of fun.

5.0
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ECO102
Oct 29, 2006

i loved this professor. he s sooo cute and funny. makes economics seem intresting alltough its boring. also he a very fair grader. u ll be suprised wat u get at the end of semester.

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ECON102
Nov 20, 2006

He is amazing! so nice and will help you if you have any questions class is boring but he makes it funny somehow....his tests are hard but he curves and if u study the mock exam ull do fine

5.0
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ECON101
Dec 1, 2006

He is a funny guy, makes the material interesting and understandable. You have to do homework online, but its no big deal. Take him, he makes class fun. His test is straight foward if you study and keep up with the h.w you'll be fine.

5.0
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ECON102
Dec 4, 2006

great professor with strong economic knowledge.

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ECOECO
Dec 18, 2006

Although I must admit he teaches very well and has quite sense of humor, he was not clear on the fact that he would be testing us on the entire textbook. He only told us that a day and a half before the Final exam. His exams can be very tricky even if you read the textbook and do his aplia assignments. His final was a killer. So BEWARE!!!

5.0
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ECON205
Jan 26, 2007

He is the greatest of all educators see students as individuals and gain their greatest rewards from seeing students reach their potential in developing their talents and interests. I appreciate what he did.

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ECON102
Feb 12, 2007

One of the greatest econ professors I've met. He is one of the most interesting and intellectual professors. He actually KNOWS his stuff and KNOWS how to teach a college-level class. (which is not always the case w/ all professors) I would def. rec. him as a professor in any/all courses he teaches. Just read the book/notes & you'll be set!

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ECO205
Apr 22, 2007

Decent- But THE MOST ANNOYING ONLINE HOMEWORKS EVER- TRIVIAL AND TIME CONSUMING, THEY MAKE YOU GO INSANE- SERIOUSLY.....!!!

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ECO205
Apr 26, 2007

I don't know why everybody likes this guy. He is nice and interesting I guess. However he doesn't explain very well, he gives no examples at all. And that aplia assignment that you have to pay $35 for is crazy hard!

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ECON205
Apr 27, 2007

this guy scares me! serious looking all the time. the material is very hard and although he tries to make it easier by summarizing the chap, it doesn't help. need to pay $35 for online aplia hw which is a total waste of time. even my worst teacher wasn't this bad.

3.0
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ECO205
May 21, 2007

Funny and Enjoyable but waste too much time with jokes and side remarks. Extensive concepts but provides little examples. Poor teaching skills. I didnt learn ANYTHING besides him in love with the yankees.

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ECON102
May 26, 2007

He's an extremely nice teacher and attendance does count a little because he takes it on random days for part of your grade. Do the homework because it helps a lot. The final, oh the final... study your butt off because it's nothing like the midterm. All in all, he's a very sweet teacher. He's semi-lenient on the grading & a good teacher to have

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ECON102
May 28, 2007

As long as you read from the book, you don't need to go to class. Jokes a lot in class and gives only a midterm and final.Tests are somewhat difficult.homework every week. You should receive at least a B.

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ECON205
May 29, 2007

was NOT a pleasure to have as a prof...annoying online hw every week and he made students feel like idiots if they didnt know something. Both midterms and final were hard. He says he gives extra points for attendance, but we'll see about that..

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ECO102
May 29, 2007

one of the best eco professor you'll ever have;he explain the material really well.His test are easy if you do the aplia and take the notes he gives you.

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ECON205
Jul 6, 2007

excellent professor- if u take this class seriously, u will learn alot. to u all who complained about the aplia hw- yes they were annoying but he gave the answers in lab. if ur too lazy to show up to this class then i will be very difficult. his tests were very hard but he curves tremendously (50=C)he is one of the best economics professors ive had

3.0
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ECON205
Aug 22, 2007

Easy class, ok professor. Class pace is way tooooo slow! maybe good for some people. He makes weird jokes and I am assuming he is a yankee fan, mention it every class.

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ECO205
Aug 29, 2007

It was a hard class. It was very hard hw on aplia, but he gave us he answers to hw, He curved like crazy and he wasn't boring. Overall, good guy!

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ECO205
Jan 2, 2008

He is an excellent professor.The course is a sort of hard and covering a lot of material. But you can learn a lot. He is funny, so you won't feel boring. I love this professor.

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ECON205
Jul 2, 2008

He wastes soooo much time in every class telling you not to write down any notes. exams are similar to the aplia assignments . he gives the answers to the aplia assignments in lab but it's still annoying because in order to do well on exams, u must do aplia which takes FOREVER! his jokes are pathetic, only time i laughed was to laugh AT him

5.0
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ECON205
Dec 27, 2008

His class is the best, the material is little boring, but his teaching is clear, and your gonna learn a lot from his class. Aplia assignments were annoying, but he gives out the answers in the lab. Attendance 10%, and his finals was okay, i have no idea how i got an A- in his class. My friend left his booklet half empty and he got B,gives mad curve

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ECO205
Mar 18, 2009

the class material is quite boring, but the guy is so sweet and tries to make it as interesting as possible. Only thing that keeps me gonig to class is his personality, and sense of humor. Give answers to aplia in labclass, but they are a pain in the butt to do.

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ECO205
May 2, 2009

he is an amazing instructor, his lectures are so clear, his english is good, (thats hard to find these days!).midterm was multiple choice. makes price theory interesting. take him. no regrets.

5.0
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ECON205
May 23, 2009

Made the class interesting. Take good notes. For the final,you have to know like 16 to 20 chapters but it is not that hard (I thought it is/was easier than the the midterm), just study. midterm=multiple choice, final=short answers, with part of it being a choice questions to answer.I am looking at a B range grade.He squints his eyes when tells a ba

5.0
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ECO205
May 29, 2009

He is an amazing professor. I never thought I could grasp so much information from someone in such a short period of time. He has a great sense of humor and is extremely interesting. He is always willing to help if needed. The Aplia assignments are not a big deal since he goes over them in the lab. Class is not not hard if you put effort! MR=MC

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ECON102
Oct 21, 2009

He's not very interesting. His aplia assignments were fine- straight out of what you read from the textbook. His midterm was difficult. Overall, this class was too boring to allow the information to sink in.

4.0
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ECON102
Dec 27, 2009

Great class. he gave us many opportunities to get a good grade, by assigning extra credit, curving his exams and giving similar practice exams. homework about every week on the internet, which is 30% of the grade, and is very helpful+easy. the class was in a lecture hall, which made it very difficult to stay awake tho..

3.0
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ECO102
Jan 6, 2010

Not the worst class, but could be better. The aplia homework's are very challenging and time consuming. His power-points are straight out of the book, but surprisingly useful and better than reading 60 page chapters. He gives plenty of opportunities to pass with a good grade and is very generous in grading. It's your call on whether you like him.

3.0
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ECON102
Mar 17, 2010

Professor Belfield's class may be quite boring, but his grading is extrememly leniant. I didn't get above an 80 on either one of the two exams and he gave me a B+. In the beginning he does tell you that there is a curve in the class, and honestly after seeing my grades, I can honestly say that he does curve.

1.0
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ECON102
Apr 12, 2010

awful professor. he doesnt care if you go to class and aplia is pretty easy. you also have his powerpoint online. however final is 50% of your grade and made it really hard. like impossible. class average was 55% on the final. truly awful

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ECON102
Apr 19, 2010

This is the worst prof ever!!!! Do not take him. He is going to ruin my gpa. Does not teach at all. Avarage on the midterm was 67!!!!! Stay away!!!!!!!!!!!

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ECON102
Apr 21, 2010

This prof is really horrible. He talks about stupidity, and I think he has problems with his own life...maybe he is upset about his life, not making enough money!!!! He talks stupid about Apple, i pads....it is so annoying...cant take it anymore! Isnt he suppose to teach???? Who cares about his jokes!!!! Then on the final ppl fail! Worst prof ever!

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ECON102
Apr 28, 2010

This class is a huge mistake! On the midterm average was 67! He does not curve. Aplia homework has nothing to do with his lectures or the book. Do not take him.

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ECON102
May 14, 2010

one word to describe this prof is danger!! dont take him if you want to maintain a good GPA. class midterm average is around 60. he doesnt care about his students. one of the most arrogant person i ever seen. danger and danger. this is coming from a accounting student who A+ in Macro 101...be aware of the person...again danger

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ECON102
May 24, 2010

If you are smart you will stay the hell away. Not everything covered in class but the final was on 500 page textbook. Aplias are dreadful. Midterm is hard. Final=worst test of my college career. Way to ruin your GPA. FML.Econ is just a dreadful topic, unless needed avoid like the plague.

4.0
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ECON102
May 24, 2010

not the best professor but he isn't as hard as people make him out to be. he made me understand the material well. I got an A in class for getting a b- on midterm and C+ on final. he uses normal distribution for curve. gives alot of extra credit, 12 points worth on final grade.

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ECON102
May 25, 2010

JUST TAKE HIM YOU WILL NOT REGRET, I PROMISE YOU THAT AND DO THE HOMEWORK

3.0
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ECON102
May 25, 2010

Funny sarcastic humor in class. Online homeworks very long/frustrating but mandatory.Class lectures don't cover all book material, but tests do! Midterm tricky MC. Final REALLY hard, all writing, cumulative. Hard to do well on tests but he curves the final grade a lot-70s got me a B+. Econ is hard for many ppl, unless you need it don't take it.

4.0
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ECO101
Dec 22, 2010

defintly take him.. both midterm and final a extremly hard but he does curved the grade, try to do the aplia, it really count to your final grade. i got 75 on both test and he gave me A

2.0
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ECON102
Jan 1, 2011

got an 86 (70 was an a) on the midterm and a 79 on the final (nearly everyone i talked to failed) and did all aplia + the extra credits and i ended up with an a-?really really random grading; i wouldnt recommend this professor at all if you care about your gpa; there goes my 4.0 :(

4.0
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ECON102
Jan 26, 2011

I love this guy! He is hilarious and a pleasure to listen to, he really makes economics come to life. He gave a midterm (super easy) and a final (much harder), as well as the Aplia homeworks. I recommend reading the textbook. He gives out a review sheet before the final and has a couple days review when goes over everything and answers questions.

2.0
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ECON102
Mar 21, 2011

BORING!!! the only plus side of taking his class is that it's basically an online course. It's all based on his slides and aplia so you can ditch the lectures and still pull a B. Not worth the aggravation though. AVOID

4.0
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ECON102
Dec 25, 2014

Not an easy A but a very managable course. Homework online every week so just do it with the book open in front of you. Attendance not mandatory. Multiple choice midterm so just study the answers from the homeworks. Final was more difficult (not multiple choice) so go to quizlet and study all the terms. He gives some extra credit and he does curve.

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102
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2015

professor Belfield has his own humor. He gives us many examples to explain the course. For final test , he gives up a review video on youtube, i can see that he put effort on his class. I dont know my grade now, but i like his teaching way.

4.0
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ECON102
Grade: A
May 28, 2015

One of the best professors l had seen in my life. Fair respectful and honest

3.0
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ECON202
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2015

He has a great sense of humor, but not many are catching it. No HW, no track of attendance, but there are 3 midterms - multiple choice; but almost everyone failed them - so study harder by PP slides. good news - he curves

4.0
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ECON202
Grade: A-
Mar 14, 2016

3 midterms & a final (first 3 MC) and final was mostly econ math problems. The MC tests are hard because its not similar to his review sheet but if you come to the lectures you'll understand everything easier than just reading the ppt slides. Final was not as hard if you understood the math in class. He curves. Go to class and you'll do fine.

4.0
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ECO202
Grade: B
May 26, 2016
Would take again

The class grades are heavily curved-- whatever that means. (70ish is A or B range-- again, this is really up to him.) Exams highly resemble the review sheets, whereas the lectures are mainly him doing proofs and reading slides. I recommend getting the book to learn everything-- some stuff on the tests were not on the powerpoints he distributes.

1.0
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ECO202
Jun 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Some pretty lame jokes and exams are much different from reviews. Need to use textbook for exams, and lecture is pointless

5.0
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ECON202
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Thorough course with a lot of material covered, 1 Midterm(MC) and a Final(Open Questions) and homework/quizzes are online. This isn't a course most people can cruise through, you will have to commit time outside of class to understand the material as it is heavy in economic theory and math. Prof. will curve depending on class performance.

Clear grading criteria
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ECO202
May 28, 2017
Would take again

Be prepared to be on your own because he will only read the slides in class. So you have to read the book to understand the material. Most people failed the midterm. Don't miss the review class before the final because you will find the same questions and exercises in the test. He gives extra credit and He curves a lot. Do your homework it's 45%

TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
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4.0
ECON228W
Grade: A
May 29, 2017
Would take again

Very interesting course, there is some math involved. Take home midterm, 12pg paper, and a final. Do your best, come to class, listen to the lectures, participate, put effort into the essay and you will do well. The complainers are those who don't show up/participate. Lectures are very informing and the professor has sense of humor. Recommended.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
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ECON202
Grade: A
May 29, 2017
Would take again

The material is tough but he isn't. He's actually super laid back, very approachable and has a good sense of humor. Gave lots of extra credit just for showing up. Class graded on online homework and quizzes, one midterm and one final. Stay on top of the online work and you'll do fine.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
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3.0
ECO102
Grade: B+
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

Amazing

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
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ECON202
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

2 exams: Midterm and Final. Online homework and quizzes. Class is interesting and he has a great sense of humor makes you laugh and actually want to show up to class. Show up, because he gives extra credit. Very, very fair. Final is similar to review. He is The Best Professor I've had at QC. God bless him.

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
5.0
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ECO202
Grade: A-
Dec 25, 2017
Would take again

TAKE HIM. 1 midterm, 1 final, LOTS of homework but it counts for 40%. I failed the midterm with a 50, got a 70 on final, an 88 in homework, and still got an A-. Go to class because he gives up to 12 points of Extra credit on your class grade for attendence. Life saver

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
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ECON202
Feb 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Youll have to read the textbook to understand the content, and even worse, you can expect to toil from 4:00 to 12:00 or even more than 1-2 days on a hw assignment and quiz, and we got many other commitments to other classes too. Dont take him, YOU WILL BURN OUT IN HIS CLASS!!!!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
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ECON202
Mar 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

You have to read the textbook to understand the content. Even worse, you can expect to toil for hours on one HW assignment instead of minutes. He's got a strict policy about completing HW on time, as he never gives any extensions under any circumstance. Take someone who's nice enough to accept necessary excuses to allow additional time on HW.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
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5.0
ECON202
Apr 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Each chapter in the textbook is really long, and his lectures sometimes even contain stuff not in there. You can expect to toil for 7 hours on one HW assignment instead of a few minutes. No extensions on the HWs, even with reasonable excuses. Take someone else who's nicer and who actually knows how to teach rather than torture and fail.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
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ECON202
Grade: A
Jun 7, 2018
Would take again

It's ridiculously obvious that the last three reviews were written by the same person. Either that, or the word "toil" has become ever so increasingly popular. But onto Clive... He was good! Not like life changing, but I'd say he was definitely good. Class wasn't too confusing. Tests were straightforward. And an 80 or so was an A.

5.0
2.0
228W
Grade: A
Jul 5, 2018
Would take again

Great Professor. Participation is a must but if you pay attention the class is interesting. He goes over the topics that will be on the exam. Easy A and a great W class. Only one midterm and final. Very little homework. Really nice professor, would take again!!!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
ECO202
Jul 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Don't listen to the previous comment. Belfield is tough, harsh, and gives way too much backbreaking work

5.0
3.0
ECON202
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2018
Would take again

All of these bad reviews are by the same person.. Id take them with a grain of salt. Looks like the guy is talking to himself lol. Id say belfield is a decent professor. The workload is more than managable. No surprises. He tells you exactly what he expects of you. And he curves like a beast. My average was in the low 80s and I got an A.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
ECON202
Jul 31, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He's difficult, he gives lots of HW assignments that are impossible to finish, and then he deducts points and allows no extensions. Take someone who's more willing to give you at least a manageable amount of work!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
1.0
ECON202
Jul 31, 2018
Would take again

He's really nice, gives extra credit, and HW is a piece of cake. Easy A. He's also funny sometimes.

5.0
2.0
ECON202
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Gives alot of EC in-class so show up. Online Pearson HW assignments due 1ce every week (Sunday night 12a) during the semester. They're annoying & tedious af, but manageable & will help u get an A-B. Tells u whats on the final & what 2 study 4. Great professor, very funny & approachable. Great sense of humor. Keeps you interested. would take again

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ECON202
Dec 27, 2018
Would take again

He assigns online homework that is due every Sunday. You have to be on top of your online homework, he won't extend them. Go to every class because he gives opportunities for extra credit that will count for your final grade. He will tell you what to expect for the final and how to approach each question. I highly recommend this professor.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
ECO205
Grade: C-
May 24, 2019
Would take again

I Failed his course. But this does NOT mean he is 'bad'. i barely came to class. This was my fault, not his. IF I were to show up i would've gotten a C(+). 2 tests 1/2 that count and a final which is 16 questions, each one a paragraph long with a lil math in it and theory questions. Best advice is do good on the first M/C and pray for the final

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ECON202
Grade: A
May 30, 2019
Would take again

Professor gives many opportunities to receive a good grade, and his teaching is clear and easy to follow. Attend lectures, go over the material, and you'll be okay.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ECON202
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2019
Would take again

Professor Belfield is a very nice guy and his humor(subjective) was funny. We had two online exams which most people did good on. He gives participation points so show up! His final was hard I feel. His lecture is not that great since its just throwing stuff randomly at you and expects you to just know. He makes up for it with extra point tho

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
ECON232
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2019
Would take again

Belfield cares about his students and wants them to pass. If you show up to class and you just do the practice you will be fine. Two exams were online(one was dropped) and in class final which he reviews for and gives sample test. He's funny and please show up. Belfield is a great guy

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
3.0
1.0
ECON102
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2019
Would take again

He Curved My grade and still got a B, take him if you want to learn and still mess up His was funny for our Econ 102 lectures, no homework just midterm(which is online) and a final and he curves your grade. Take it from a guy who would sleep in his class for 90% of the term.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ECO102
Grade: B+
Dec 29, 2019
Would take again

He's a fairly good professor. He gave a few extra credit opportunities and gives a curve at the end of the semester. Two midterms but only counts the one you did the best on, and a final. And I thought I was gonna get a C or a C-, but since there was a curve, my grade went up higher. Overall, pretty good.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ECON102
Dec 30, 2019
Would take again

Great professor! Only 2 exams the entire semester; midterm and final. Professor simplified the lectures which allowed me to focus on the more important material. Plenty of opportunities to improve your grade. If you show up to class and try your best, you should be happy with the results!

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ECO202
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

He's a very good teacher. Tests are mostly based on the slides and things he says in class. For this reason, you will do poorly if you don't go to class. If you go to class you should be fine. The textbook is available online for free, as well.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ECON102
Jan 20, 2020
Would take again

Professor really simplified the course in the notes he provided to the class which were available on his website for further review outside of the class setting. Only two exams the entire semester; the midterm and the final. There were plenty of opportunities to improve your overall grade as the professor often gave in class extra credit.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ECO102
Grade: A-
Mar 12, 2020
Would take again

His lectures were very interesting. He gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit and his tests are right from notes. He does not give homework and is a good grader. He is a professor that really cares and is willing to work with you.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ECON202
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

spring 2019 - He's a pretty funny guy and makes lectures kinda fun and enjoyable? Also, gives a small break in which he plays music and made us all laugh. 2 Midterms (lowest gets drops), 1 Final. LOADS of extra credit / classwork participation in the form of a small paper that you hand in... His curve is pretty generous too.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ECON102
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2021
Would take again

Knows his stuff but can be tough.

Lecture heavy
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ECON205
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Are we all talking about the same dude? God forbid you go to the bathroom and you miss a random poll, you can say goodbye to 30% of your grade. Harsh grader on papers. Thought I had an amazing paper.. got a D. His voice will put u to sleep. Talks for 4 hours straight. Do not take your eyes off of the screen if you don't want to fail the class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ECO228W
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2021
Would take again

Professor Belfield is great and generous!! His class is very interesting, and you will learn a lot. He gives small breaks in each class. We did two notes (essays), one final paper, and a final exam. There is a chance to improve your grade with the extra credits. Participation in class matters. Pay attention in his lecture and don't miss the poll!!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
ECON102
Grade: A+
Jan 27, 2022
Would take again

Decent teacher and you really don't need to the textbook but its free online. Participation is poll heavy so GO TO CLASS. He also might give extra credit. No homework, 2 midterms, 1 final. Took the higher midterm which helps your grade if you did bad on the 1st. He wants students to pass so he tries more points. Overall he's good for online

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
1.0
ECO102
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2022
Would take again

First off, no homework. If he knows your face, you're golden. He hates disruptions, don't go shouting with friends. Phones going off are ok, but not ideal. He learns things about his students and somehow incorporates them into his lectures. Like I had a koi named Sunshine and she became an inside thing :)) Take home midterm, in-person final. Fun!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
102
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

Economic can be boring but he makes it interesting. Cracks jokes which helps you remember things.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
ECO102
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

Overall I did not learn anything in this class. Going to class, however, is very important. He does extra credit (participation) every class. THAT CARRIES YOUR GRADE. Midterm was online, so please do well on that. Final is in person. Take all the extra credit he gives and go to class, it's the only way to pass. The final ain't it. Textbook = online

Participation matters
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ECO102
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2022
Would take again

He's a great professor who is also hilarious. No homework is assigned, but you must attend class. Every class, he will ask you questions to answer that will be used to determine your attendance and participation scores. The midterm is given online with multiple choice questions, while the final is given in person with just short answers.

Participation matters
Respected
5.0
2.0
ECO102
Grade: B+
Sep 1, 2023
Would take again

He is an amazing teacher. All you need to know is on the slides in his lecture and he posts them on Blackboard. The only tests he assigns are the midterms and final. He is very flexible if you know you cannot make it to the day of the final.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
ECON102
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2023

Slides on slides on slides during his lectures. Get ready for a lot of memorization and note-taking. His reviews aren't the best, and he makes sure to attend class because he hands out "extra credit," which is basically attendance. His jokes are kind of corny, and he can be rude when you talk to him one-on-one. Just make sure to review the slides.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
228W
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Nice guy, lectures are not terrible. I hope he is okay as he never smiles and seldomly laughs. Attendance, final and then 3 papers. very easy, show up and you will pass no problem.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
5.0
ECO202
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2023

Midterm was online takehome. He suspected everyone of cheating so raised the % from 18% to 24%. The in- class extra credit was worth 42% (he asks questions every class and your answer on the yellow card is your attendance). The final was 50%. One of the most boring classes I've ever had. Very unfriendly guy. Never smiles or laughs. Not once.

3.0
3.0
ECON102
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2023

He made participation and extra credit a huge 42% of the grade while decreasing the midterm to 18% because "he found the online test suspicious". Said to read a chapter of the textbook before every class [which I didn't] for "homework"; he doesn't always post the slides but they weren't that great anyway; Final was ok but I wouldn't want him again

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
ECO202
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2023
Would take again

Come to class as that carries your grade fr. Midterms online, finals in person but he gives you more than enough study material !! His review sheet and practice exams are literally whats on the final so make sure to go over them. But overall pretty good class, lectures are heavy but he cracks jokes and is a pretty fair prof tbh.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ECO202
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2024
Would take again

Attend every class, engage in polls, and complete extra credit. Study all 30 final prep questions posted a month before. Even one question daily assures an A. Once Professor Belfield recognizes that you understand the material and engage in every class, I can assure you will get an easy A for this class. Don't forget to elaborate during the final.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2024
Would take again

He was an awesome professor, very intellectual and gives multiple examples that are easy to understand to help you. Just be ready for him to call on you randomly but it's an easy percentage of your grade earned. Not much homework's and only 1 exam. Just show up to class in order to pass. He's also very funny which helps the attitude of the class!

Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
ECON102
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

The professor provides clear lectures and notes, making the material manageable. While attendance is mandatory, there are ample opportunities for extra credit. Prepping with resources like Unstuck study alongside the textbook helped me do well in this class.

4.0
3.0
ECO102
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Good humor, makes the class active, uses a lot of real-life examples that help make a topic very easy to understand, easy participation calls on you row by row for simple answers, extra credit is very simple, course material such as slides and PDFs are very efficient and manageable to understand, no hw or tests, just the final.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
ECON102
Grade: B-
Dec 20, 2024

Class kinda boring. He's funny, but he calls people out for participation. He goes in order like left to right and selects people to participate like answering his question or completing his sentence. Hybrid class. 1/3 of the class was online and he recorded them. No homework, just study for the final. Provides test review for the final. Does curve

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2024

Pretty easy class. Grades on a curve, no hw or exams just the final but participation is a big factor. Get ready to be called out randomly or one by one through rows.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
ECON102
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Belfield was overall solid. Attendance/participation 60%, final 40%. Make sure you show up. Study very hard for the final, I wrote 1 paragraph for each question (15 questions). Curves. Good option!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
ECON102
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

he has everyone answer a q in your seat order so be prepared. ask questions at least once a class bc ur grade is mostly participation. if he simply knows your name bc u talk he will help-i missed a couple classes but he still gave me 100% participation. the exams r kinda hard but curved and not even half of ur grade. hes also hilarious and british.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
102
Grade: A+
Dec 26, 2025
Would take again

Lecture heavy, online midterm, no hw, daily attendance via questions to answer, and finals. For the finals listen to lectures, review slides and do practice exams.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
102
Grade: B
Dec 29, 2025
Would take again

recommended

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
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64%

Textbook Required

40%

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