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Harvey Singer

Business - George Mason University

3.1
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
54%
Would Retake
339
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3.1
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

54%

Would Retake

339

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339 total ratings

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What Students Say

Horrible teacher, would not recommend to any living human being

OM303 - 1.0 rating

Do not take this professor

OM303 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

49%

Textbook Required

44%

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Skip class? You won't pass. (10)
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Get ready to read (8)
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Reviews (300)
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DESC210
Dec 20, 2005

DO NOT take professor singer. He's incredibly boring and a horrible teacher. He's so self-involved and stupid. Fortunately, in order to succeed you only need to attend recitation, but if you can find another prof for DESC210, do so.

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DESC210
Dec 20, 2005

GOD HE WAS NICE UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER. BUT THE FINAL TEST WAS KILLING. EVEN THE CHEAT SHEET DID NOT HELP. BUT STILL ENDED UP WITH B. NEVER GO TO LECTURE, JUST GO TO THE RECETATIONS. THAT IS IT. AND DO YOUR HW.

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DESC210
Dec 21, 2005

If I were to take this class again, I would show up an hour late to every lecture because it takes him that long to get to the point. Probably the most boring class I've ever had to sit through. The final was pretty hard, and the end of the semester test/quizzes were too. Take someone else if you can for this class.

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DESC210
Dec 22, 2005

Nicest guy you will ever meet. The course itself is not really difficult if you put marginal effort into it. Recitation classes are more important than the lectures. He is very reasonable in grading and he curves accordingly. I haven't seen anyone complaining about his curves or 8 points extra credit problems on the exam. take his course

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DESC210
Jan 2, 2006

Did not ever go to the lecture. Learned everything from TA. Singer is smart but doesn't know how to get things across clearly. Still managed an A-

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DESC210
Feb 12, 2006

Lecture was boring, his jokes aren't the best either, but he is a very nice guy. Class material isn't that hard, and his sample tests are almost identical (besides the numbers) to the real test. He deffinently spends way to long tying to make his points.

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DESC210
Feb 24, 2006

I'm above average in math, so the class never failed to make me yawn. Mean, median, mode, and those silly business-math formulas...big yawn! I took the class simply to avoid having to take both Stat250/341. In all fairness, he's a nice guy and a decent teacher. The subject matter is just too darn simplistic to make me feel interested.

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DESC210
Apr 12, 2006

I got a 69.6 and he wouldn't pass me. He would never return my emails or my calls. His powerpoint has like 120 slides. His lectures are extremely boring and he doesn't help. The TA does all the work, not him.

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DESC210
Apr 13, 2006

He seems to be a nice guy overall, but since I have sent him about 5 e-mails throughout the semster and still have not received a response I wouldn't know. The lectures are pointless, they are long and boring and the TA does a much better job of explaining and providing samples. Make sure you go to all recitations, they are a lot of help!

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DESC210
May 2, 2006

bla bla bla thats all i have to say he is sooo boring i could stand sitting in that mans class every week for 2 hours. it was horrible Good Luck

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DESC210
May 9, 2006

His lectures are boring and unhelpful. He's more obsessed with making new slides than actually teaching statistics. Here's an idea for a slide show: 1 slide that shows the equations we have to know! I've written him twice to see if he can send me some more examples for multi-variable regressions and he was quite rude. The TA did all of the work.

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DESC301
May 10, 2006

BORING and repetative!!! He loves talking about where he works. He wants you to know a lot of specific details, but most of your learning will have to be outside of class because he is impossible to pay attention to. DO NOT TAKE!!!

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DESC210
May 13, 2006

Oh please. Singer is not boring; HE'S BEYOND BORING.

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DESC210
May 17, 2006

Nice guy but EXTREMELY boring! I was a type of person who never managed to skip any class, but finally I gave up on this one and decided to put my tail out of the class. I don't know why he doesn't cover the easy stuff quickly and let the class go out early.wants to talk for the entire 2 hrs.Read the book and attend rct and you will get an A or B.

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DESC210
May 18, 2006

OMG he is the most boring teacher I have ever had, I gave up going to his lecture after the 2nd week of classes, his class was pointless all u need to know you will learn in lab...

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DESC210
May 18, 2006

The subject matter is extremely boring and the professor is unbearably boring too. Wow, what a hot combination huh? Singer talks nonsense for the duration of the class and more. Yes, more. He keeps you for extra minutes to continue with his drivels. It was a miracle I lasted two lectures.

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DESC301
May 19, 2006

Dr. Singer is one of favorite prof in GMU, he talks and explains alot but it is ok. it is easy to get A in his class. I really suggest you take his class.

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DECS210
May 19, 2006

MAKE SURE you have Marshall for your lab teacher. The lab is where you learn cause the professor doesnt teach the material. You must study and do your homework, and if so, a B is not difficult to obtain. Again take Marshall for the lab! The other guy sux and you cant umderstand a word he says.

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DESC210
Jun 1, 2006

His lectures are the most boring thing I ever sat through. They're really not worth going to in my opinion. Lab is where you're going to learn everything, don't miss a day!

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DESC210
Jun 20, 2006

The material is relatively simple, which explains why everyone thinks he's boring. Lab is more important for sure, but the lecture isn't that bad. Do the homework and practice exams and you SHOULD get at least a B...an A is not difficult-he allows a study guide at times.

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DESC210
Jul 27, 2006

I went to the first and last lecture. I went to all but 3 recitations. Got a B for the class. Do all your hw, go to recitations... you'll be okay. Professor Singer is booooring but a nice man. I had 2 hws that i didnt have a grade for b/c TA wouldnt fix it, i went to his office and he gave me credit for both on the spot.

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DESC210
Aug 3, 2006

Singer is awsome! The lecture is a little boring, but how much of stats isn't? If you are having trouble he is more than happy to help, also go to every lab and do all the homework. If you do that there should be no problem. I got an A, and he let us use study guides for all of the exams.

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DESC210
Aug 4, 2006

Pretty Easy Class, got an A-, went to only 2 lectures all semester.

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DESC210
Aug 11, 2006

The best professor i have ever taken at mason. Took him in the summer and he is very helpful. He realy cares about his students and wants you to learn the material. read the power points, practice the problems and ask him for help if you don't understand something and its a gauranteed A!!!!...very nice professor!!!!! I highly recomend him!!!!

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DESC210
Oct 6, 2006

He really wants the students to learn, but with a large class it's hard to stay awake since there's no interaction. The lab is better with his teacher's aide.

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DESC210
Oct 18, 2006

A great teacher considering the boring material that's being covered. His PowerPoint’s are a good synopsis of the books. Allowed a one page study guide during tests. Attending recitation is a must. The TA's are great and try hard to help.

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DESC210
Dec 11, 2006

All i can say is i'm not sure why there is even a lecture since the lecture does not help at all. Just attend recitation with the teacher aid and everything is alot easier to understand. The lecture is to boring and way to much information. Recitation goes over exactly what is need for the quizes/tests/homework.

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DESC210
Nov 15, 2006

Nice guy, a little obsessed with being from NY, lectures are boring but if you get a good TA you will be fine.

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DESC210
Dec 14, 2006

Great professor. Takes a boring subject and tries to make is easier. His lectures are a bit monotonous but they get the point across well. He has a good sense of humor and is very fair. The real issue is with lab, it is critical that you attend the lab. Dr. Singer is a great way to go for this class.

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DESC210
Dec 22, 2006

One of my favorite professors at Mason. I didnt even have the prereq but he allowed me to take the class. just go in to talk to him along with the TA for recitation and they help bump up your grade big time. I managed an A in this class hardly going to lecture, 1 page of notes for quizzes and exams help big time. Great teacher in my opinon

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DESC210
Dec 23, 2006

i went to his lectures first and last day and that's about it. all you have to do is go to lab that;s where u learn all the stuff.

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DESC210
Dec 23, 2006

This was one of the easiest math-related college classes I have ever taken. It's simple statistics. Prof Singer spends too much time drilling in simple concepts, so the lectures are a drag. The lab is where you learn everything and even then it's not that much. And do the minimum required HW problems and you'll be fine.

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DESC210
Dec 29, 2006

Very clear professor--goes over sample test questions repeatedly so there is no wondering what will be on the exam. Go to the lecture and the RCT for an A or just go to the RCT for a B or C.

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DESC210
Jan 16, 2007

good teacher. he gives way too many examples to help the slow people. he gives short cut equations and skips parts of the book he doesnt think are important. go to class for a few practice problems and youll be set for the course

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DISC203
Jan 27, 2007

i can't find a clearer class. what r we supposed to do is all posted on webct

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DESC210
Apr 27, 2007

as long as you attend recitation and go over the examples and harvey's slides you can easily keep up with an A. but the questions on the tests are little tricky because of the wordings

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DESC210
May 16, 2007

Lecture was very boring but the class is really easy. The final was kinda hard though but the first two exams was extremely easy. He's a nice guy and he knows his subject but again, very boring.

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DESC210
May 17, 2007

His lectures were very boring and not very helpful. Make sure you attend every recitation!!Quiz and Tests are very easy!Easy A!

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DESC210
May 20, 2007

Make sure you attend all recitations. The exams are straight from his sample exams but a little bit confusing. Do all the homework. Easy A without going to the lecture

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DESC210
Jun 6, 2007

Man, lecture was boring. While he knows his subject matter, I was in the back deciding how I could off myself because there are no breaks and he often runs overtime in a 2:40 lecture. Recitations are the key to a good grade in this class.

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DESC210
May 29, 2007

Course overall was hard if you didn't study and do the problems from the book. Lectures were boring, and almost useless. The TA taught everything he did in an hr rather than his 2 hrs. The quizzes were hard, but he does give you a cheat sheet to use on all quizzes and exams.

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DESC210
Jul 30, 2007

The first few classes were easy but once they start getting into the more complicated equations, it gets confusing. you have to stay on top of the work and study for the tests and quizzes (which are all in lab). his lectures were boring but he is an understanding guy one on one.

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DESC210
Aug 3, 2007

Professor Singer is incredibly knowledgable in this course. He's a really smart guy and interesting to listen to because he is so smart. He will go above and beyond for you and want you to understand the material. Explains everything crystal clear. Take Professor Singer vs. the other Desc. teachers.

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DESC201
Oct 11, 2007

He is awful!

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OM210
Nov 29, 2007

Singer definitely knows the material and loves to hear himself talk for extended periods of time. But he is more than willing to help you with any questions. The actual lectures don't help you much because they are terribly boring and difficult to pay attention thru. Pay attention in the recitations and do your homework and you'll do fine.

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OM210
Dec 5, 2007

lectures are extremly boring! very hard to sit through. but singer is a nice guy and more than willing to help you. attend the recitations and do the hw and youll be fine!

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OM210
Dec 19, 2007

statistics is in general a boring subject. but singer tries his best to make it interesting. he gives examples when statistics were used in some very important events. lectures are boring and LOOOONG but VERY helpful. they build the basis for the REC.

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OM210
Dec 22, 2007

Singer is okay. Lectures are boring as hell and you have to go because he has lecture quizzes..sometimes he is entertaining..most of the time he isn't. I learned a lot, but most of it was in recitation.

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OM210
Mar 18, 2008

this professor is an arrogant windbag and i cannot stand him at all. i wish he would get a clue and it is sad that he will continue babbling about crap even despite lack of interest. i rate him 1 out of 10

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OM301
Apr 30, 2008

Dr. Singer is freakin' hysterical. His jokes are outdated and over-played, but they make class actually worth going to. Unfortunately the only reason to go to class would be to pay attention occasionally and listen to his corny jokes. He's easy and understands the material. Tests are simple and common sense. Take him, you'll laugh.

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OM210
May 11, 2008

This guys lectures really sucks. He is exremely boring, and you will not learn much, if anything, from his lecture. Half the people don't show up, and half of the people that do fall asleep, while the rest just play on their laptops or cellphones. The only reason you learn anything is because of the lab.

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OM210
May 14, 2008

Lectures are extremly boring and so is the subject, but try to sit up front if you want to comprehend at least some of what he's saying, it will all kick in once you go to lab. He knows the material well and repeats himself over and over again. I believe his grading is very fair, and you get to use a one page study guide during exams and quizes.

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OM210
May 27, 2008

Go the the long boring lectures because he has easy pop quizzes. Also, definately go to recitation, b/c lecture is too confusing. If you can do his problems from the lecture slides then you'll ace the exams and quizzes. The final is hard (if you don't study) b/c we barely went over the material. Just study his slides for the final & you'll do fine.

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OM210
Jun 2, 2008

Ok heres the real deal with Singer. He talks and drones and drone but is very very fair. All he asks is that you attend class and he will credit you for being there. yes he may be boring but stay awake an you will learn. Thats why I'm taking him for OM 301

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OM210
Jun 20, 2008

He thinks he's funny but he's not. Cool guy though. His lectures are soooo boring that i've seen at least 10 ppl passed out during class. Go to lecture and make sure u take a laptop with you cuz all i did was listen to music in lecture. Tests arn't that hard but make sure u know your stuff. Go to LAB!!! You'll learn everything there.

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OM210
Jul 8, 2008

Like most other people have said the lectures are nearly impossible to follow. I just brought movies and watched them on my laptop, and got credit for being there during his pop-quizzes(write your name on a piece of paper and you get 20 points). Practice tests have same questions as the real tests just study them and go to Rec and you'll be fine

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OM210
Jul 11, 2008

Omg I have NEVER been to a more boring class in my life. Must go to class for pop quizzes so bring something to do. Learn everything in lab. However, he is truly passionate about the topic and REALLY wants his students to pass. Tests are exactly like practice test. I found this class very easy.

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OM210
Jul 22, 2008

He talks way toooo much! The class does not need to be that long. He could condense his slides into half the amount and we would understand it better. He NEVER lets you out early, even when he says he will.

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OM210
Aug 6, 2008

Lectures were dull--be sure to keep yourself entertained or busy. Gives pop quizzes (basically free points) during some lectures, which is why most people show up. He's a fair grader, though. Homework will get progressively harder. His slides reflect what's in the book, and sometimes other formulas to make some problems easier. Good prof. overall.

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OM201
Aug 22, 2008

I'll just get to the point..Class is EXTREMELY BORING, but if you can stay up for up to 20 minutes of each lecture you will be on top of your game..the rest of lecture is him repeating what he said over, and over, and over again..tests & quizzes are a joke & they r pointless, to wrap it all up if u can do 5th grade math this what you will be doing

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OM210
Sep 24, 2008

Singer is a pretty nice guy, always willing to answer questions. Lectures make you want to shoot yourself but at least the material is pretty easy. Like that other guy said, if you can do 5th grade math you'll do fine in the class. Overall, boring as hell but easy

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OM210
Nov 6, 2008

doesn't explain content clearly. rambles a lot. however, get a good lab professor & you'll do fine on the exams & quizzes. class is based around formulas & analysis of them. formulas & use of formulas are taught in lab section. youre allowed 1 formula sheet per test/quiz, so it makes the class pretty easy.

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OMOM
Dec 14, 2008

He's such a great professor who knows his subject inside out and teaches it very well. He is extremely helpful and positive. He has a high expectation of his studetns and wants his students to do very well. I normally don't doe well in math like classes but I got an A in his class b/c he believed in me, and helped me a lot during office hours.

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OM210
Dec 18, 2008

The most DULL class I have EVER been to. Lecture is excruciating to sit through, yet he makes you go without making attendance "mandatory" because he gives pop lecture quizzes that are complete crap, b/c all they require is your name written on a sheet of paper. This class should not be required for Business!

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OM210
Dec 18, 2008

He knows his stuff and his tests are brutal. However he will bend over backwards to help you if you go see him. The LAB is where you learn all the real stuff..but he gives pop quizzes that forces you to go to the lecture. He put EVERYTHING online, which is good because he goes over stuff in the lecture to fast.

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OM210
Dec 18, 2008

Well... I hated his class. He is very unclear, talks a lot, doesn't give a break in the lectures. Very boring. Throw at you 3 chapter couple os days before the exam. You don't learn anything from his lecture, TA is the one who teaches. I don't recommend him. Worked very hard and got a C

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OM210
Dec 18, 2008

talked A LOT! he is very knowledgeable, yet his explinations can end up being more confusing than helpful. going to recitation always cleared up any confusion on my behalf. exams are CRUCIAL! do well on the first one, it just gets more difficult from then on

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OM210
Dec 19, 2008

He puts more information on blackboard than any human could read in two lifetimes. He definitely knows the material and seems to be a really smart guy. Go to lab to work problems and this class will be no problem. Overall, he is a good teacher.

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OM210
Dec 19, 2008

Holy cow, what a monumental loser! He literally gives 100+ slide ppt presentations each week in lecture (2.5 hrs), only to have the same info covered in lab more clearly (in about 20 minutes). He talks and talks and talks for HOURS and makes NO sense. I'll give him credit for his sample tests (just like the tests), but overall he taught me nothing.

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OM210
Jan 5, 2009

Nice guy, but takes him 2.5hrs to teach what should take 30 minutes. I have NEVER fallen asleep in a class until this one. Good thing there's recitation, that's where you really learn. He knows people will start skipping so he gives random attendance quizzes. Tests are straight forward and easy. Cheat sheet allowed.

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OM210
Jan 21, 2009

If you find word problems challenging,this will not be easy material for you.That was my problem.However,this is a great professor,who wants you to succeed,and is open to questions on email,after class or by appt. I recommend him.He tries to make lecture as stimulating as possible.His slides may seem overwhelming, but they are better than the book!

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OM210
Apr 17, 2009

His lectures are absolutely excruciating. You don't learn ANYTHING relevant to the exam or quizzes in the lectures. His tests are very difficult. There are about 20 questions and about 7 do not resemble any of the previous hw's or quizzes. Make sure you do all the HW's and attend the recitations because you are going to need those grade boosters

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OM210
Apr 18, 2009

He's funny if you're paying attention. His lectures are pretty boring but they are EXTREMELY relevant to what the tests and quizzes are, contrary to what other posts say. He has 6 recitation quizzes, 5 lecture quizzes and 3 tests. All of which he allows you a one page cheat sheet. He has 10 homeworks which are pretty simple as well.

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OM203
Apr 19, 2009

straight up BORING...i never went to lecture so i missed 4 out of 5 of the lecture quizzes(they are nothing but write your name down on a piece of paper you jus hafta show up)so i got a B instead of A...get a friend in class to write your name for you and your golden...other than that go to recitation and your straight

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OM210
May 6, 2009

SO BORING! It is impossible to pay attention to him because he is the most boring lecturer ever! His TAs barely speak English, so it's really hard to understand them in lab. I basically taught myself from the book and got Bs on almost everything. The second test is by far the hardest. Don't be fooled by how easy the class starts out.. It picks up

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OM210
May 7, 2009

BBBOORRRIIINNGGG!!! Lecture is by far the worst I've ever had. Lab TA's are all Indian and hard to understand. I'm Indian and could barely understand them. Singer gives pop-quizes which are a free 20 pts. Quizes are tough, Exam 2 is hard as hell. I would not recommend skipping class unless you can teach yourself out the book

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OM210
May 13, 2009

He starts the class easy, first exam everyone gets an A after the drop deadline, the whole course changes on test 2 everyone got atleast 60 points below the first test. HE DOESNT STOP TALKING, his lectures are 3 hour long, he is sometimes very rude in person and theres so much info u dont know what to do in his class... Dont take him... ull hate it

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OM210
May 7, 2009

Regardless of what you hear, this is the truth: Lecture quizzes = sign your name to a sheet. Singer is boring, has poor time management, and is overly verbose. You probably won't learn much in lecture. If you don't have a good lab instructor you will have to teach yourself, tests/lab quizzes can be tricky & hard due to verbiage not in sample tests.

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OM210
May 14, 2009

This guy is too funny becasue he is so BOOOORING and has the worst jokes known to man. Everyone in lecture is doing everything but taking notes. Go to class to get A's on lecture quizzes for free. He is an ok guy, and if you are a SOM Major you have no choice but to take his class. Typical SOM Professor.

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MIS210
Jun 3, 2009

The teacher is respectful with students, but doesn't focus enough on the topic. He provides good notes on bbd (way too much!), still better to go to class for quiz.

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MIS201
Jun 3, 2009

Mandatory recitations: The TA writes down solutions from her well prepared notes but makes some mistakes when asked unprepared questions... The lecture teacher is good.

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OM210
Jul 30, 2009

This is guy is very boring in lecture but he does everything he can to help students get an A in his class. How do you get A? Read slides before going to class, understand them or follow his when he teaches it in class, DO HOMEWORK (or nobody can help u pass this class) and sample tests. He provides many sample problems on blackboard, his lecture

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OM210
Sep 14, 2009

Got an A, BUT I HATED this class. If I hear of the game craps again or the roll of dice through a mic. again I might lose it. You will have a test and have hw due on the same day on diff chapters many times.You will NOT get anything back on time and will not be able to keep most of the return material. Take Chandra for recitation. Buckle up.

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OM210
Nov 19, 2009

do not take him!! he lecture is boring as Hell!!! talk for hrs (non-stop) his first time was ok, but 2nd test was hard as bi**h! totally different from his sample test! guess what, he gave 2nd test after drop date, if you fail you cant drop it, i bet 90% of students failed it!

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OM210
Dec 2, 2009

Look, this guy really knows statistics inside and out, and you can tell he actually enjoys doing it which is rare so bravo. That said, his lectures are soul crushingly boring. I eventually stopped going to lecture and learned everything I needed to in lab, and that's were you take the quizes and test anyway. Only take if you study well on your own!

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OM210
Dec 8, 2009

Professor Singer is great I took two classes with him OM210 and 301. I just studied his slides and made sure how to do the homework and I did really well in both classes. Don't even need to buy the book except for assigned hw problems. He has lot of knowledge I wish he taught more courses. One of great professors at Mason and extremley helpfull.

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OM210
Dec 11, 2009

I took stats in high school so this class was easy for me but I don't think it wouldve mattered. HW's easy, posts worked out example problems on blackboard if you dont know how to do them. Tells you exactly which slides cover each quiz and test. You have to go to lecture only because he gives random lecture quizzes (sign your name on a paper).

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OM210
Dec 16, 2009

He talks on and on for no reason. Has a ton of PowerPoint notes on BB that you don't use. They're wordy just like he is. Otherwise, it's easy as long as you attend lab. There's 10 hw (graded on completion) 6 lab quizzes, 5 lecture quizzes (attendance), 2 tests, 1 final. nothing is cumulative. Only used book for hw. allows 1-pg sheet for test/quiz

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OM301
Dec 21, 2009

Tends to keep you in class for a long time, drones on and on with lectures. Funny guy though.

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OM210
Dec 23, 2009

Professor Singer is THE BEST professor I have ever come across. He will go out of his way to make sure his student succeed. He even took time out on Saturday to prepare us for our final exam. I would highly recommend him. GMU should be proud to have a professor like him.

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OM301
Dec 24, 2009

Classes are pretty boring and he often doesn't take a break...though is funny. He's clear and relatively helpful. Exams are pretty easy and reflect what he says. Slides are a nightmare....360 for one class if I recall!

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OM210
Feb 4, 2010

He's a nice guy... But his slides are just as wordy as he is. He puts me to sleep because of it. Now I have a solution to my sleeping dilemma.

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OM210
Apr 13, 2010

Worst professor ever!! unbelievable!! too bad he is only one teaching this class this semester!! FML

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OM210
Apr 10, 2010

ANNOYING man! I learned absolutely nothing from his lectures. He talks entirely too much and thinks he is funny/cool. Everything I learned from this class was from the TA at lab.

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OM210
Apr 13, 2010

Worst professor ever!! unbelievable!! too bad he is only one teaching this class this semester!! FML <^>O_0<^>

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OM210
Apr 13, 2010

This class is all about statistics. The professor is wordy, silly,and boring. But he gives 20pt quizes in some classes. Take Sulgay for lab she is good. The first 2 quizes and test#1 are not hard, but after that it gets very hard. study all you can at the beginning. Book is needed for hmk you can get 11 pt per hmk. Test are long and time limited.

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OM210
Apr 28, 2010

Silly, wordy, his slides are overwhelming; he gives 20 points for quizzes during boring recitation do not leave!. Test#1 and Quizzes #1and #2 are not hard, but after that it gets really intense, do your best at the beginning. Hmwk is worth 11 points, quizzes are time limited is annoying. Test#2 is hard, Take Samana Sulgay for lab she is very good a

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OM210
May 6, 2010

He is very helpful. wants you to succeed. Gives example tests and full point for lecture quiz JUST SHOW UP. Pretty Nice Guy. Quizzes and Tests are simple as long as you study and actually go class. :) Good Luck

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OM210
May 8, 2010

The worst of worst. I do not know who hire him. He be the first on my list if I get power to fire people. He is retarted and needs to work on his jokes. DO NOT TAKE HIM....Make sure you drink before going into his class

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OM210
May 8, 2010

WORST PROFESSOR EVER!!! HATE HIS TESTS... SAMPLE TESTS ARE SOMEWHAT/NOT HELPFUL... THE PROBLEM IS HOW HE WORDS THE QUESTIONS IS SO CONFUSING!!!FML, I BEEN TO HIS OFFICE 2 TIMES, HE SHOWS NO RESPECTED TO STUDENTS!! OR MAYBE I'M AZN!! LOL

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OM210
May 8, 2010

HATE THIS PROFESSOR & HIS TESTS... SAMPLE TESTS ARE SOMEWHAT/NOT HELPFUL... THE PROBLEM IS HOW HE WORDS THE QUESTIONS IS SO CONFUSING!!!HE IS ONLY PROF. TEACHING THIS COURSE THIS SEMESTER!!FML, I BEEN TO HIS OFFICE 2 TIMES, HE SHOWS NO RESPECTED TO STUDENTS!! OR MAYBE I'M AZN!! LOL

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OM210
May 10, 2010

I really Like this professor, Excuse me guys if you dont find his sample tests helpful, but it is really helpful as long as you go to his lecture and listen. It is not a hard class. Just show up, do your homework and You will be just fine. He is a really nice guy. People who complaint usually are those who dont go to class.(period)

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OM210
May 11, 2010

This teacher is horrible. The final exam is worth 400 points. If you do well on everything else and fail the final you automatically fail the class. It is absolutely unfair. The sample tests do not help. The test questions are completely different from what he tries to teach you.

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OM210
May 11, 2010

Free 20 point lecture quizzes which you get for showing up so don't skip. Allows cheat sheets on tests and quizzes. You will get screwed depending on your recitation TA, mine was Madhu, very hard to understand verbally and in his writing. I probably got a C in his class despite having an A before the final. It is heavily weighted and HARD!

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OM210
May 14, 2010

This is not a class for dummies. You have to study with pen and paper or you'll forge the methods. The tests are mathematical and require handwritten essay-like answers. The final is insane because it is worth 400 points while the other tests are worth only 200. Odd way to grade for non-cumulative tests. The TA's grade crazy.

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OM210
May 15, 2010

So, the first time I took this class, I bombed the final because I didn't study and got a D in the class. The second time around, I did all my hw, only went to recitation to turn in homework and take quizzes, then leave. I attended maybe 70% of the lectures. Keep up with the homework, study for quizzes and exams(plenty of practice!). I got an A!

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OM210
May 20, 2010

How can anyone fail this class? He gives you sample homeworks and tests and he lets you have a cheat sheet for every test and quiz. All you need to do is write down the formulas and know how to plug the numbers in. He is very boring and talks forever but if you just go to class and try to understand the basic concepts it's a simple class.

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OM210
May 21, 2010

He must be the most boring professor at Mason. His class is terrible, it can put you to sleep easily. However, passing this class is easy as pie...Make sure to do your HW and get a good lab teacher. Exams are easy. Just don't understand how GMU can keep such bad professors...

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OM301
May 27, 2010

Avoid this professor if you can. Rambles about his previous profession and laughs at his own terrible jokes. Tests are not reflective of learning concepts. Easy grade - but you'll want to claw your eyes out after his lectures. Also has "quizzes" - which are actually attendance sheets passed around. Usually crammed in at the end of the semester

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OM310
Aug 10, 2010

You have to make an effort to get an A in this class, people. He gives you every opportunity to do well. The sample tests are exactly what the real tests contain. Took this in summer, no recitation. Was pretty intense but worth it to get it over with in 4 1/2 weeks.

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OM210
Sep 3, 2010

Harvey is awful. You learn EVERYTHING in lab and NOTHING in lecture but you have to go to lecture to get the unannounced attendance points. He is boring and makes no sense. However lab is helpful and you get a cheat sheet for quizzes and tests. Book is needed for hw.T ake your comp. to lecture or you'll fall asleep!

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OM210
Nov 11, 2010

Class is pretty tough but having formula sheets is a major help. Harvey is very wordy. I was in a once a week class. Don't buy into his "don't take a break in the middle and I'll let you out early" line. He never let us out early and in fact tried to go beyond the class time. The lab is where you really learn the material.

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OM210
Dec 4, 2010

Bad Jokes, Boring Lectures, Use the Lab TA for help.

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OM210
Dec 12, 2010

Horrible teacher, boring, you learn everything in recitation. he's very rude too, not understanding at all.

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OM301
Dec 16, 2010

He goes on and on and on...His tests are overboard. Too many questions followed by problems needing statistical analysis. He doesn't go over the math needed to solve problems. He makes easy things complicated. Avoid taking him if you can.

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OM210
Dec 17, 2010

Run away!....Run away as fast as you can from this teacher...o wait you cant bc he is the only teacher for OM 210. If you have to take this class be ready for the worst teaching experience of your life...sorry.

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OM210
Dec 19, 2010

most bitter, most useless professor, dont try to email him about anything

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OM210
Dec 19, 2010

Good guy. Lectures are long and boring but prepares you for the tests. He is not as bad as everyone claims. I am horrible in math and but passed his class.

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OM210
Dec 20, 2010

If GMU had a second option for OM210 teacher; I'm sure no one would ever attend this guy's class. The most boring, and horrible teacher. Unfortunately, no one can "run away" since he is the only one teaching for OM210. I'm not bad at math & have received A&B+ before; but I couldn't even make it with a C in his class since each problems of exam is f

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OM210
Dec 22, 2010

VERY happy this class is over. Hard class, but if you take a genuine interest in it, Prof. Singer will take a genuine interest in you. I'm glad there was a recitation, or else I would not have passed. I learned much more in the recitation. Our TA went over the most important info, where the Prof. can take a while on not much info.

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OM210
Dec 23, 2010

This professor is a Genius. The guy knows the subject. Most students have lost the sense of what being a student means so, if you are the kind of student who loves sleeping in class you are screwed and need to make some changes. first time i leave a review. Im too busy studying but i hate ppl saying crappy things about Dr. Singer Loved the guy

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OM301
Dec 23, 2010

He is Genius, This class can be easy if you do study, most of the Q are from his PP, there is some math problems which is exactly like the HW assignments.IF you need help,trust me, he will help AMAZING teacher. LOVED HIM!!! SMART, CARING...passionate about teaching.

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OM210
Dec 23, 2010

In no way is this guy a genius, more like a jerk. I wouldnt be surprised if all the nice comment up here are made by him. He will be a jerk all semester and the very last class(day of course evaluations) will hand out candy and say he cares. DONT BUY IT. he is the worst!

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OM210
Dec 24, 2010

Great Professor, most of these negative comments are from people that never came to class. How can you fail a class that allows cheat sheets? This class is by no means an easy A, but you have to do all the homework and come to all the recitations/labs.

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OM210
Dec 24, 2010

This was probably one of the easiest classes I have taken at Mason. Throughout the semester I did not understand a word Singer said but my lab professor explained everything so well. Just make sure you take a lots of notes in lab, study the practice exams on blackboard, and show up for Singer's lecture quizzes and you should get an A.

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OM301
Dec 25, 2010

Awesome professor... lectures are bit boring but overall, easy class... just do the hw..

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OM301
Dec 31, 2010

He talks non-stop for 3 hour-class. People fall asleep every time. His slides are extremely long with word to word. You have to memorize 500 slides for each test. He was nice at the beginning of the semester then became so rude and mean when giving the tests. He will not answer anything during the tests and make the atmosphere very heavy.

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OM210
Jan 16, 2011

Professor Singer is a great teacher. Yes, he goes on and on but he knows that. He's a talker! Lectures can be boring but he is very helpful. The TA are also very helpful. Very knowledge and passoniate about teaching. I just wish students weren't so rude at times. Take him you won't regret it!

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OM210
Feb 9, 2011

Fall sem. - Only prof. teaching class. Lecture = Long, wordy, & tedious; He tries to make jokes though. Recitation broke it down to the impt. stuff - Make sure you attend & get a great TA. HW is fairly okay. (Stat. is always composed of multiple parts & does not always involve math.) Tests = similar to the HW, but words it in a way that tricks you.

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OM301
Apr 15, 2011

OM301: Exam is pretty straight forward. Textbook is useless, but needed for HW, study his slides and BB materials. Exams are composed of Mult-choices and 2 calculation probs. Lectures drag on, but his real business stories are interesting.VERY STRICT on tardiness, he will not accept tardiness for exams. There are random attendance sign ups too.

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OM210
Apr 18, 2011

Classic example of a professor who is out of touch. His references used to aid understanding are unrelatable to his students who are in their early 20s, not 50 years old. He is very wordy, to the point where attention is hard to keep. OM210 itself isn't hard, but how it is presented, and tested is very tricky. Avoid at all costs or suffer.

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OM210
Apr 26, 2011

He drags on and the lecture hall is almost always empty. Not exactly a great class but it's mandatory and he's the only one that teaches it. He's a terrible public speaker, not funny, and honestly I learn more reading the book than I ever do in the class. The only reason I go is to get the quizes. Go to recitation though, it helps a ton.

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OM301
May 20, 2011

Stay away from his class. He seems to be super easy and friendly in class but when it comes to exams he is so mean. I was so shocked when he turned out a different person. His slides are ridiculous long. You have to memorize 500 slides each exam.

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OM210
May 23, 2011

As long as you complete the sample tests, study for quizzes, attend all classes and do all homework, you will get an A too. If you aren't willing to do ALL of those things, this will not be an easy class for you.

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OM210
Aug 10, 2011

Took over summer. Great professor and one of the few quality professors the SOM has. You have to work for your grade, but he is always willing to help you.Review the sample tests, do the homework, and you should have no problem getting a good grade in this class.

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OM210
Aug 11, 2011

easy class if you apply yourself. lectures are boring, he has dry sense of humor. Better to come late than leave early as he takes attendance sometimes at end of class when most students have left. Are allowed 1 page cheat sheet, use to your advantage and practice plenty b4 exam

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OM210
Aug 18, 2011

This guy is monotone and boring. Good luck passing his statistics class. He doesn't teach effectively and his classes are useless. The funny thing is that knows this but he is content with getting his salary at the end of each month so he just keeps doing his "job" everyday

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OM210
Aug 26, 2011

I went to his class 3 times the entire semester. His lectures do not help at all. It is more helpful to go to the OM210 lab every week and pay attention there. As long as you do hw and study for tests and quizzes, the class is easy. I passed with an A and never went to lecture.

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OM210
Dec 3, 2011

2 hours and 10 minutes of non-stop, sheer boredom. He'll go through countless PP slides and doesn't elaborate on the materials. Recitation is where you learn the concepts. Not that hard though, do the work and you'll be fine.

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OM210
Dec 8, 2011

one of the worst professors at mason. gives out literally 400+ extremely wordy slides for each exam. his practice exams dont reflect the actual exams. Dont be fooled by exam 1 cuz its easy, on exam 2 most students did way worse (avg low C)cuz of his trick questions. take him to get it over with cuz he's the only one teaching om210 for fall n spring

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OM210
Dec 9, 2011

the only reason i ever showed up to his lectures was because he has unannounced pop quizzes. other than that, i learned nothing from him. very pointless and boring. recitation was where i learned most of the material and the TA's were more helpful with explaining concepts.

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OM210
Dec 10, 2011

First off this guy is WAY boring. He knows the material & is extremely smart. But the lecture is 130 mins & he will go over so much material. Recitation was where I learned everything. Take Amanda Corcoran, she was a life saver!! I did other hw in lecture incase of pop quizzes. 20 points pop quiz, worth going to get the points.

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OM301
Dec 11, 2011

Only one suggestion here. If you wanna get an A in OM301, don't attend his class. my overall GPA used to be 3.9, with his effort, it becomes lower. Anyway, he may offer some good example in the real world

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OM210
Dec 11, 2011

Probably the one professor that I found rude and unhelpful. Every time you asked him a question he will give you an answer with an attitude. Power point slides were 100+ each and exams were worded very tricky. Good luck.

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OM210
Jan 15, 2012

His lectures are extremely boring, and usually very unhelpful. The key to this class is getting a good recitation TA. This is not a hard class if you do the homework, go to recitation, and take advantage of the practice tests and example problems that are available on blackboard.

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OM210
Feb 12, 2012

U know i think he's a great nice kind teacher. He knows how to explain. while he explains problems, he comments on what that firm is so it's like we're learning other stuff too besides statistics that's helpful for busines ppl. his lecture does get boring if U don't focus! so u better focus and take it easy.n u'll be good if u dnt get intimidated

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OM301
Mar 24, 2012

OMG. Worst and most boring professor I have taken. I took his 2.5 hr Fr class, and it was a pain to sit in class and listen to his useless monologues.He always threatened that there will be 5 pop quizzes during the semester which never happened. But then he gave me 0/20 for one of the "quizzes" (that we never had) although I went to every class...

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OM211
May 14, 2012

He means well, but he's an inherently boring lecturer. This was his first time teaching Honors OM 211, and he really struggled with structuring the course, but I think it will make more sense next year. Some aspects, like the first case study and final, were very hard, but he will help you do well if you ask. He really cares about his students.

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OM210
May 23, 2012

His lecture is boring and you have to pick a good TA. Amanda will be a good short. Getting a good grade is easy. Just read his anouncement before every quiz, test.

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OM203
Jul 31, 2012

Take him in the summer. This class is an easy A if you take some time outside of class to study. You don't really need the textbook, his powerpoints explain the key functions needed. I am horrible at math but I was able to breeze through this class.

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OM452
Aug 8, 2012

Extremely helpful professor. Knows his stuff. Need to buy book and attend lectures. 3 take home tests were given. Very detail oriented excel and minitab based tests, but straightforward if you go to class. I would recommend this to anyone needed a good elective. Hw comes straight from book problems.

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OM210
Aug 12, 2012

Lecture was boring but mandatory via iclickers which he didn't know how to use. I learned everything from my TA Amanda. She was amazing. He did offer practice tests and "cheat" sheet for every test. Those were very useful. It's not a hard class, but occasionally the way the questions were phrased was off-putting/odd.

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OM210
Nov 17, 2012

Boring, horrible, and useless. Question wording on tests are tricky and odd. Overruns lecture time, every time. Never posts grades on BB and you never get your assignments back. Changes class schedule. However, allows cheat sheets for tests and quizzes. Lots of hard work required for this course.Not an easy class. Tells lots of boring stories...

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OM210
Dec 18, 2012

He spend the whole first class (3 hours) talking about his resume. He's annoying and boring. He IS very clear and organized. I didn't attend very many of his leftures cause I had a great recitation professor. I would take him again, even though he kinda drove me nuts.. he is very educated with the subject.

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OM210
Dec 19, 2012

Sorry to say that you still have to take him for this class since he's the only one teaching it. I suggest that you teach yourself and practice the problems in the book over again for quizzes and exams he is so monotone and can be very rude.....

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OM210
Dec 20, 2012

His lectures were seriously boring and on several occasions made the concepts more complex than they actually were, literally went for the participation. However, I had a great recitation teacher, Sean, who was able to explain. Does allow a cheat sheet on the exams/quizzes, which were helpful.

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OM210
Jan 23, 2013

He is a great guy. If you show up to class, he definitely notices that and will give you credit by the end of the semester. He can be mean if you ask him nonsense questions and interrupt him during lecture. He is very helpful if you show your interest. He is very smart and knowledgeable. I really think overall he was an amazing teacher!!

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OM210
Jan 3, 2013

His lectures are so boring and not helpful that I never went. But I went to every recitation with Yasser, who explained the concepts much better than Singer. Between the recitation and reading the textbook, it was pretty easy to get an A.

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OM210
Jan 25, 2013

HE TALKS SOO MUCH. 1st day of class he lectures about the syllabus the entire class time. HES SO BORING. He makes concepts more complicated and sometimes after spending so much time on one thing, at the end he goes "well you don't actually need to know this" -_- The only thing I like about his class is you get a cheat sheet on the exam

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OM210
Jan 30, 2013

Class is boring but easy! Going to Recitation is a must! Idk but Harvey looks alot like Charlie Sheen! LOL!!

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OM210
Feb 12, 2013

He is incredibly boring and he thinks he's funny but he's really not. He's also rather rude. You could probably miss class and just learn everything in your recitation because the TA's are much better teachers. I'd avoid this guy, if you can.

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OM210
Mar 5, 2013

This professor is pointless. He tells poor jokes and gives real world examples, however he forget to mention any material that will be on the test. Avoid and take it over summer with Different Professor!! 1 test is a joke 2 gets hard out of no where and the final screws everyone over nobody finishes it!!!

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OM352
Mar 27, 2013

Do the homework and email him help. He will give you the answers if you show you have done some work on it. I've noticed the people who struggle the most are the ones who don't go to class or ask for help.

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OM210
Apr 6, 2013

A lot of people had a hard time with him, but he's actually a great professor. Don't try any high school antics and act like a kid and you'll be fine. What's he like? Think if Spock and Judge Judy had a baby. Seriously. All in all, great guy and interesting stories to boot.

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OM211
May 13, 2013

UGH. The exams are so tricky! I'm not sure if it was just the Honors class but the questions were SUPER hard and the tests SO long. Final took me 4 hours before giving up! I'm pretty sure I failed the final exam but he gave me a B in the course, so kudos for that. Just be ready to put in the effort and try to pay attention in class and practice.

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OM210
May 11, 2013

He spent like 2/3 time of the semester talking about the mean, probability stuff which everybody can do. Then he spent like 1/3 time of the semester talking about the hypothesis testing and linear regression whatever which is not easy! His presentation was way too wordy. It was bad.

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OM210
Jun 20, 2013

Harvey is the man! I thought his class was easy if you attended lecture and went to recitation for everything else! Don't listen to anyone here, take him! BTW he kinda reminds me of Charlie Sheen and Donald Trump, overall good professor!!

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OM210
Jun 27, 2013

QUITE EASY, BUT THE PROFESSOR WAS SO BORING.

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OM210002
Jun 30, 2013

great professor.He knows what to teach and how to teach.his PowerPoint presentations are very helpful, especially the short ones for each of the required topics.His tests and quizzes are hard and time essential so you should manage yourself about this. definitely should take him for this course!

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OM210
Aug 1, 2013

This class was very easy, but only because of my Recitation teacher. Yassir Nadeem...get him for rec. But yeah, Singer is super boring and rude. And he does iclicker quizzes. I never paid any attention to his lectures and just read the book and did the homework and taught myself. I got an A- because he doesn't give you enough time for the final.

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OM301
Aug 3, 2013

Took him over the summer to get it out the way. Total 5 quizzeses (easy to medium) and 4 exams. First exam is the easiest second super hard third easy and fourth exam screwd everyone over. U will need the book to practice. Did not turn in HW

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OM210
Grade: B+
Aug 16, 2013

Don't take this professor if you can. I was stuck with him because no one else was available. The most boring professor ever. All the comments about poor time management for easy and hard material are so true! That's exactly what happened in my class.

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OM210
Aug 6, 2013

Took him over the summer. He made the materials harder than what they are. First test was the easiest, second one was the hardest, and the final was what messed everyone up. Final was extremely long and most questions were pointless and repetitive. Most people didn't finished it. He didn't give everyone a chance to finished it. What was he thinking

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OM210
Grade: A-
Aug 24, 2013

I don't know why people rated him badly. I took his class in the summer. And this is the most enjoyable class I took in GMU so far. Statistic is not easy and this is 4 credits class. If you study hard and follow his guidance, you should be fine. He is very helpful when you need his help. Do all HWs and sample exams, you will get at least B.

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OM210
Oct 31, 2013

Not the best teacher I have had. What he asks of the quizzes and tests are things that he hasn't taught us how to answer in such a short time period. Doesn't really teach. USE THE BOOK! He goes through a lot of small examples in class but doesn't really help when it comes to quiz time and exam time. Try and take another teacher.

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OM210
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2013

God... This guy is one terribly boring guy... Like the stuffs are so easy that you'll fall asleep. There are classes that you can't go manly, but this one you definitely should! Oh, all classes are mandatory so find a friend you can chat for 2 hours.

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OM210
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2013

His lectures can be boring but are full of information. However, you can basically teach yourself using his slides he posts online. Quizzes and test are simple because he lets you have a cheat sheet. He is very clear on what is going to be taught and on exams. I would recommend taking him. His two hour lecture is the perfect time to do homework. (:

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OM210
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2013

Prof Singer is there to just make the rules, his TAs are the ones that need to be rated. I will agree his Lectures are too long and helpfulness comes best from reading the book and reviewing powerpoint presentations. HW is given before material is covered so you have to teach yourself to complete it.

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OM210
Nov 25, 2013

Fairly easy class if you attend lecture and recitation. Lecture is extremelyyyy boring.

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OM210
Dec 6, 2013

Dr. Singer is a good professor, but it was more important to go to recitation that the lecture. The recitation TA's are really good at teaching the material. Lecture gets a bit boring at times, but Dr. Singer has a great sense of humor.

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OM201
Dec 18, 2013

Professor Singer is very straightforward and organized. Attendance is mandatory. There will be pop quizes in the lecture.Make sure you follow his slides, attend all his lectures, do the homework and you will do fine. There are 3 tests and the second and the last one are not easy. Study, study, study! Good luck!

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OM210
Dec 18, 2013

He requires attendance via 7 iclicker quizes but he only did 3 in total during the semester. My TA Yogesh did an excellent job teaching in recitation. Tests are kinda hard, but he provides sample tests for all of them

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201
Dec 22, 2013

One of the worst professors I've had at Mason. Doesn't teach material that he tests students on so I had to teach myself out of the book. I was only motivated to pass the class to prevent myself taking his horrid class again. There isn't many other options but DO NOT chose him. I honestly don't know how he has received this many positive reviews.

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OM210
Dec 24, 2013

Really dull lectures. He claims he will have iClickers, but it's a lie. We had maybe 4 questions for the entire semester. When you take OM 210, just go to the Recitation.

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OM210
Jan 21, 2014

This was the most boring class I ever have taken. You will learn lot with your TA'S so pick your TA wisely,. In lecture you will hardly learn anything. There are 3 exams and couple quizzes. Tests are very similar to his sample tests. Final is extremely long. He makes the materials way to difficult then it is.

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OM201
Jan 18, 2014

I have never ever been torture of boredom in a class before. Why this class is 4 credits no Idea all I need it was the book too learn and teach my self. I can not express my self how freaking dull and boring his lecture is. There should be an online option for this class not just him.

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OM210
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2014

3 tests - 200pts each, final - 450pts, 6 quizzes 30pts each, and hwk. Pick a good TA, going to lecture is a waste of time except for the iclicker quizzes (stupid) 55 easy points. Only 20min to do quiz, all tests are REALLY long some students didn't have time to finish. Lets you take a cheat sheet w. you for all quizzes and tests can put w/e on it.

2.0
4.0
OM210
Jan 26, 2014

Singer is SO boring. He wastes a significant amount of lecture time babbling on about irrelevant things. Your TA will teach you more in one recitation than Singer will all semester. Go to lecture for the iclicker quiz, but bring other work to do. Be sure to take advantage of the use of a cheat sheet and do the practice tests!! They help a lot.

4.0
2.0
OM210
Feb 20, 2014

This is my second attempt at Professor Singer's class. My first time my sentiments matched the majority of these reviews. However, if you do the homework and samples he provides everything makes sense. Also, I have a feeling he saw all the posts about "cheat sheets allowed" and this semester he has FORBIDDEN their use. Do your homework and show up.

5.0
1.0
OM210
Apr 10, 2014

Dr Singer is by far the best professor that I have ever had!! He teaches stats in an easy to understand format. Even though I previously took stats, which sadly did not transfer, I have learned many things in his class. Stats is boring by itself its not Dr Singers fault. He has a wonderful sense of humor that make his lectures fun and interesting.

5.0
3.0
MBA633
May 7, 2014

Great teacher. Really cares about his students and is willing to work with you and your schedule. If you do the problems and study, the material is logical. If you do not do any work, you will get lost.

2.0
2.0
OM210
Grade: A-
May 8, 2014

He has a high rating because he is easy, but he's not a good teacher. He shows little respect for students and he thinks it's funny. More importantly, he talks too much and teaches too little. Lecture is horribly boring and long. Recitation helps but I mostly taught myself through the course.

4.0
5.0
OM210
May 13, 2014

Course begins with easy ideas to grasp but the final is incredibly difficult. Professor no longer lets students use any notes or the text during exams. Very time-consuming studying ideas and applications. Professor Singer lectures too much without actually showing how to do problems or getting to the point. Prepare to put in lots of time.

2.0
3.0
OM210
May 14, 2014

The class is easy if you are able to look at examples and figure out the process. Not the most helpful lectures. The recitation is where you learn the bulk. Do not assume that the semester will be as easy as the first two weeks. Yes, Yes, it get's harder. I didn't stop studying half way through and you shouldn't either.

4.0
2.0
OM210
May 14, 2014

The recitation instructor will teach you as much as there is to know. Class is easy if you can understand examples. Certainly suggest doing the practice questions he gives you and staying up with the homework. Singer is an awesome guy. Yes Yes, you are going to have to study. I didnt stop studying after the first week and you shouldn't either.

5.0
4.0
OM352
Grade: Pass
May 18, 2014

He is the best OM PROF(s) along with Prof.Pendola. Truly passionate to help his students and avail during non office hr. Subject is confusing with math calc, but prof explains in class. 3 take-home exams but do them in parts. He WILL help you setup model and guide you if you are stuck, so ASK. Tough class though but learned heck of a lot.

3.0
4.0
OM210
Grade: B
May 19, 2014

Truthfully, he was an awful professor. He is very rude and don't try to ask him a question. I put a lot of studying time in and was happy I passed the class. The final made me literally cry. I hope your good with huge calculations and no room for little mistakes. If not, don't expect to pass easily.

2.0
3.0
OM210
Grade: B-
May 20, 2014

Very rude towards students and arrogant. Otherwise the class is ok but you must keep up with the examples and practice everything. Your TA will be your greatest asset. The rumors are also true about the final, its a killer. A make or break type of final. Long, confusing, unorganized and not professional like the instructor is trying to portray.

5.0
3.0
OM210
Aug 12, 2014

He is a very good professor, if you go to class you WILL learn enough to get an A. He posts sample exams that are just like the exams on Blackboard. Can be rude but doesn't mean to be. He is very fair when you ask for points back for rounding errors . I learned a lot in his class and he was a great professor

5.0
3.0
OM210
Aug 12, 2014

Great class to take over the summer since there is no recitation. Very easy A if you go over the examples.

5.0
3.0
OM210
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2014

He is one of the best teachers in the School of Business. He gives you EVERYTHING you need to do well. Answers to the homework problems and sample exams made it so that I actually learned something because I knew I was doing the problems correctly. The people saying he is rude were probably the ones asking dumb questions. Highly recommend him.

5.0
3.0
OM210
Aug 24, 2014

He's quite knowledgeable and will be helpful if he thinks you're trying. If you show up to each class, pay attention, and try to engage, you will be fine. He goes out of his way to help students he likes. But he also gives a hard time to those he's labeled as slackers. Very approachable in his office after class.

4.0
3.0
OM210
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2014

He has about 30 minutes worth of information for every two hour lecture. Other than that he is a very good teacher. He has a very dry sense of humor which can make him seem like a jerk but don't be intimidated, he is very willing to help.

4.0
2.0
OM210
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2014

Although the lectures can drag on and the TA's aren't much help, Prof Singer runs a well organized class. He tells you exactly what's on the quiz's and tests. Know the in's and out's of the practice tests he gives and you'll get a solid A. He demands and earns respect from the student's, doesn't tolerate disruption, but will answer questions.

4.0
4.0
OM210
Dec 27, 2014

Speaks about irrelevant stuff just to hold lecture the entire time. The final is easy if you study.

3.0
4.0
OM210
Grade: B+
Jan 21, 2015

His Lectures are long and boring

3.0
4.0
201
Jan 13, 2015

extremely boring lecture, he talks forever sometimes even past class time and the iclicker was a joke. just do your work and study, i learned more from the TA though

4.0
4.0
OM210
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2015

Very business like in his approach. Attend lectures. Take notes. Follow along in class. Go to recitation. Do all your homework. Follow his study guides. Do this and you get an A. Do not do this and you *might* get a C.

5.0
2.0
EMBA633001
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2015

I actually learned a tremendous amount. Challenging. Study hard. Do all the practice problems. Besides smart, he is a super person.

1.0
4.0
OM210
Mar 5, 2015

His lectures are long and all he does is recite his poorly-organized power points. His choice of TAs is just as atrocious as his lectures; all of whom are of Indian descent and barely speak English. Although both I had contact with understood the material well, they had no idea how to convey it to the class. He uses these TAs as a crutch. Avoid.

5.0
3.0
OM210
Grade: B+
Mar 18, 2015

This was my first Stats class, and I was so confused in the beginning. I studied a lot and asked questions when I needed to, and he was extremely helpful and he does care.

2.0
5.0
OM210
Apr 17, 2015

Pop quizzes in lectures; biweekly quizzes in recitation. Will keep you in lecture until the last minute even if he can cover course material in half the time. Presentations are long & wordy; unnecessary for 200 level class and unhelpful for studying. Exams are case studies, so one wrong answer messes up everything. Homework is useful and adequate.

4.0
3.0
OM210
Apr 29, 2015

The clicker quiz are given at the very end most of the time. Bring other class work to do in the lecture and just wait until he starts doing problems and copy them as he does them (usually an hour in he will start a problem). Attend the labs, take notes and do the homework. Don't fall behind - it gets more difficult

5.0
3.0
OM210
Apr 30, 2015

His tests can be confusing because they are not worded the same way as the text book and he throws a lot of information at you so it takes some time to decipher what you need to know. Otherwise he makes this class painless, if you listen to what he is saying you'll do good.

1.0
5.0
OM210
May 12, 2015

Dr Singer makes Statistics much harder than it needs to be. This class was interesting and relevant to my interests as a business student, but his notes and lectures were miserably overcomplicated. He is part of the reason American students despise mathematics. Choose a teacher that takes a less bookwordy approach. Math SHOULD be fun and logical.

4.0
4.0
OM210
May 13, 2015

Great professor, very knowledgeable and helpful with students. Class starts out easy but becomes extremely difficult and complicated, esp if you've never taken a stats course. He provides ALL of the resources (sample exams, homework solutionscalculations, formulas) to pass wan A, you just have to put them to use.

3.0
4.0
OM210
Grade: A
May 13, 2015

when taking notes pay attention to the practice problems he works out & "additional questions" because those questions will be exactly like the quiztest he gives sample tests which are exactly like the actual ones he has office hrs but is NOT welcoming at all & very condescending person lol other than that, if you just study it's a solid A or B

2.0
4.0
OM210
May 15, 2015

not a fan of this guy. he's the only instructor for the lecture, the majority of the time he talks about irrelevant topics, he rarely talks about stats. you learn everything in lab. beware: the final is KILLER. I got an A on the two exams but knew nothing on the final. he gives a lot of resources to help you pass but its not easy without trying.

2.0
4.0
OM210
May 21, 2015

AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

2.0
5.0
OM210
Grade: C
Sep 3, 2015

He tells the same stories over and over again which are usually irrelevant to the subject matter. He also goes in depth with concepts and material which we were never graded on - such a waste of time. His TA's teach most of the material and you can barely understand them and they rush through all material and teaching- DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.

3.0
2.0
OM210
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2015

Lectures are extremely helpful, but recitation professor was nearly IMPOSSIBLE to understand and seemed more confused than we were about the material with constant mistakes and terrible explanations. Material isn't that hard, but make sure you're in class for the in-class problems and extra questions, because they'll be the same as on the tests.

1.0
4.0
OM210
Oct 14, 2015

horrible. Doesnt respect students, wordy, will stop lecture WHEN HE IS DISTRACTED. Does not treat those who need ODS well. Long lectures. almost seems he is trying to make material harder than it is. TA's are horrible and rude. makes it clear that this course needs a fail percentage. He must have tenure because clearly he doesnt care about students

1.0
5.0
OM210
Nov 3, 2015

Horrible.

3.0
3.0
OM210
Grade: B
Nov 11, 2015

Seemed rude when I asked him some questions. Dry lectures. Not funny. Everything can be learned in recitation, but he likes to take attendance with iclickers. Pretty clear cut. Quizzes and homework are important. Quizzes just made up of homework problems. D on first test, B on second, B on final. Final grade B.

5.0
1.0
OM210
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2015

OM210 is a very easy and straight forward class and Professor Singer is very helpful. His lecture is extremely clear, detailed and slow, and he shows every step to solve a problem. Once I understand the concept, I don't even need do any review before quizzes or exam. Just follow the professor on his lecture & do the homework. Understanding matters.

3.0
3.0
OM210
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2015

Gives random iClickers in class. I found his in lecture examples more helpful then the TA in recitation because I could not understand mine. Just pay attention to lecture examples and read over the power points and you are golden

3.0
4.0
OM210
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2015

Full short answer exams. Definitely not an easy A. Final isn't comprehensive. There are a lot of quizzes. Random iclicker quizzes too, very inconsistent with them. Fairly easy to understand the material. But you really need to understand it for exams.

2.0
4.0
OM210
Dec 25, 2015

The thing that was tough about this professor was the lack of time to prepare for the final. He saves the most difficult chapters in the last 3 weeks which is really hard to prepare for. The worst part is lecture, he goes on and on and doesn't let you out of class until 5 minutes after it's supposed to end when its only 30 minutes worth of material

4.0
4.0
BGMT638
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2016

Come to class prepared, get ready to read and listen attentively. Great professor you just have to adapt to his style of teaching and humor.

5.0
4.0
OM210
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2016

Professor Singer is awesome. The negative reviews are from lazy students who don't study and don't attend class and expect an A or B. He gives sample exams. If you get a bad grade after viewing his sample exams, then you are truly stupid and lazy and deserve whatever bad grade you get. His lectures and notes are clear and he is willing to help.

3.0
2.0
OM210
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2016

This class is pretty easy if you put some effort in to it. The homework is easy, you just have to follow the exemplars. If you can do the hw, the quizzes and exams should be easy. I would say, however, his lectures are boring and pointless. Later in the semester, he does iclicker quizzes (easy) so attend class.

3.0
3.0
OM210
Grade: B
May 12, 2016

Lecture was so long. Poorly organized too. He grades fair and the tests are fair. He posts a lot of useful stuff on blackboard like sample tests and example problems. Overall, not bad but nothing great either.

2.0
5.0
OM210
May 21, 2016

Apart from the fact that he's boring, he's very disrespectful to his students. I once went to his office hours to ask him to explain something to me, and he was extremely rude to me. Bottom line is, he can't teach and he's rude.

2.0
3.0
OM210
Grade: B+
Jun 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He didn't do any iClicker quizzes until the very end of the semester. The quizzes you take in lab are a big part of your grade but he hasn't changed them much over the last few semesters so find a friend who has old ones. The class isn't hard if you actually pay attention in lecture & recitation and ask questions when you don't understand.

4.0
4.0
OM210
Grade: A
Aug 28, 2016
Would take again

I took professor Singer over the summer and he was great! While I did have to work very hard for my grade, I found that he gave me most of the tools I needed to succeed (i.e. practice exams, step-by-step problem solving etc.). Don't let his yelling get to you, DO try to attend class every session, and do all the practice exams and homework.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
2.0
OM303
Dec 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Boring and poorly organized lectures. Professor can't explaining even one thing clear. Learned almost nothing from him.

LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
OM301
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2016
Would take again

I really enjoyed Professor Singer and would take him again if there was another class he tough that I needed. He can seem rough around the edges but he is actually very caring. Be personable with him and you will see a side that a lot of other raters didn't. He tells bad jokes that help keep you alert during lecture.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
OM301
Apr 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lecture heavy. Want to pass? Go to class. Sit in the front row. Sounds crazy, but it works. Respect him, and He'll Respect you. Show up. Listen. If you do, he is much more accommodating later on. Take notes-they help. Heavily test based. DO THE HW. Study for quizzes. Took OM210 with him too. I'm a 3.0 student. Expecting a high C to mid B.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
3.0
OM303
Grade: Not sure yet
May 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Prof Singer was pretty boring, you really don't necessarily have to show up to class because all his lectures are powerpoint based but showing up helps with the HW and quizzes. Overall decent but gets pretty off track sometimes during lecture.

LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
OM303
Grade: A
May 16, 2017
Would take again

I expected the worst from these reviews but I really liked him. Everything is pretty organized and you know what to study. Study off the PPT, do the homework, practice the problems a few times and you can get an A. I recommend showing up 'cause he explains the problems and may give pop quizzes where only the people in attendance can get an A.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
OM301
Grade: B+
May 18, 2017
Would take again

I do not understand how anyone can give him a bad review. He is a great professor, very passionate about what he does and wants everyone to pass. If you are respectful and show up to class on time each day like you are supposed to, there is no reason why you should fail. I did not study too hard for the 3 exams and I received A's and a B on them

4.0
2.0
OM303
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

He's good.

1.0
4.0
OM210
Feb 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He's very rude to students. One time I went to him during his office hours, and he was very rude to me and made me feel very bad that I was asking for help. His teaching abilities aren't great, and he's also extremely boring.

1.0
5.0
OM301
Apr 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! He is the worst! Every topic he discuss in class has over 80 power point slides, and he is expect you to also study the textbook on topic of his slides. His exams are so long and it's not enough time to finish to check them. everything is very confusing. it's not supposed to be a hard class but he make very difficulty

3.0
3.0
OM303
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2018
Would take again

He talks the whole class time, most of the time he's off topic. The lecture powerpoints have like 100 slides each so it's a lot of reading. Didn't need the textbook. Need to study for tests but he curves them pretty nicely. Says there are pop quizzes but announces them before hand.

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
OM303
Grade: A-
May 12, 2018
Would take again

Harvey's lectures are enjoyable to listen to, even if the content is boring. Gives little homework, one 10-questioner per chapter, and its all online that you gotta buy access to. Lenient grader, some trick questions in his exams but otherwise easy to get at least an A- on em.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
OM301
Grade: B
May 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Terrible! Exams based on his PP which contains 200 slides and you have to read the textbook too. Slides poorly written. Talks to hear himself, gives little explanation on the exercises, poor lectures but exams are made hard and trick (with surprise questions). Quizzes are completed by himself in class, not by students so they get "free" credits.

4.0
2.0
OM303
Grade: A
May 16, 2018
Would take again

Not a bad class but long lectures. Tests are off PP slides (a lot) and text book examples he does in class so it helps to be there, he also gives credit for attendance.

Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
OM303
Grade: A
May 16, 2018
Would take again

You will either love Harvey, or you will hate him. Theres no middle ground. I loved him, however. Very caring guy, and a very dry and sharp sense of humor. This class is straight forward, just make sure you attend EVERY class after the midterm as there are pop quizzes almost every class. Also, check blackboard every week as he hides announcements

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
OM303
Grade: A-
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Singer is a fine professor, but I just found the OM course to be very dry and boring. Very definition-oriented. Read through the PPTs and practice problems in the textbook and you should do fine, but I'm just glad I'm not an OM major.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
OM303
Grade: B+
May 20, 2018
Would take again

I highly enjoyed his course. The slideshows are long but just take notes on the key points and it'll cover what you need to know. Exams have problems like the homework, do those and you'll be fine. He gives you the formulas so if you did the hw at all, you'll remember how it works. Great guy who cares about the students and has a sense of humor too

5.0
2.0
OM303
Grade: A-
May 21, 2018
Would take again

This class is very easy to pass. Attendance isnt required however, he does have quizzes that he "announces" but you need to be in class to hear that announcement. Exams and quizzes are easy and he makes the topic and course enjoyable for the 3 hour lecture.

Participation matters
3.0
4.0
OM303
Grade: B+
Jun 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He's you average college professor. As someone mentioned earlier, you can either like him or hate him. LONG power points (over 80 slides) FILLED with information. Attended every class but still couldn't figure out which info was important vs. which wasn't. Really boring subject, tries to make it fun by cracking a few jokes (not all are funny).

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
EMBA633001
Grade: A
Jul 5, 2018
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had!

1.0
3.0
OM303
Sep 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Horrible Professor. Lectures are absolutely useless and bland like a sandwich with no sauce. Covers material over the course of 3 hours that takes 5 minutes. Do not take this professor. Babbles on about irrelevant examples and his encounters which don't apply to the class.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
OM303
Sep 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Horrible teacher, would not recommend to any living human being. I believe in Donald Trump more than i believe in this moron. Lectures arent worth a mcchicken. His references remind you of Kanyes drunk tweets.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
OM303
Dec 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor he is rude to students and talks down to everyone. He is not helpful what so ever & is very condescending. Take another prof.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
OM303
Dec 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is VERY RUDE. Entire semester he was rude to multiple students when it came time for teacher evaluations he wanted to act "nice" as if we forget how rude he was the entire semester. He's condescending & very disrespectful. You're a teacher your job is to teach not be rude & talk down to those who ask for clarification.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
3.0
BUS310
Dec 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Not the best or the worst, just an average professor. He gets a little annoyed when you ask him questions during class, but otherwise his tests are not that bad and he provides samples beforehand so you get a strong idea of what you'll be tested on.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
2.0
OM303
Grade: A-
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Slide heavy but the course isnt bad. Prof Singer sets you up to pass. Quizzes are group activities that prepare you for test problems and you get full credit for just being there. His tests arent to bad and he honestly makes class pretty interesting for a 7:30am class. Would recommend him over the other OM teachers.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
OM303
Grade: B
May 13, 2019
Would take again

4/5 quizzes were group activities and as long as you were there that day you get 100% credit for it. HW is easy, exams are kinda tough because some of his Powerpoints have 80+ slides. He's a nice guy though with corny jokes so I'm not sure why people said he was rude. But I managed to finish with a B in this class even tho I got 70's on all 3 exams

4.0
2.0
OM301
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Singer is a solid professor. His quizzes were essentially group assignments that where you show up and pass. He also lets you know exactly what's gonna be on each exam in terms of content and what slides to study. Just show up and enjoy his grumpy demeanor and jokes and you will pass.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
OM352
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2019
Would take again

He is a very boring professor but if you are looking for an easy ISOM elective course, then take this one. Exams are take home, but confusing. He curves. Gives free points for quizzes, which boosts your grade. If you are willing to sit through an extremely boring class then take him but it will help you in the long run grade wise.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
OM303
Grade: B+
Jan 6, 2020
Would take again

Singer was funny to listen to in lectures and HW was always easy and helpful for test expectations. Never used the textbook except for one HW problem. Studied straight from slides. Make sure to study in advance because the powerpoints go up to 100 slides each and it can be daunting if you wait. Test was hard with lots of trick questions, so study!

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
OM310
Grade: B
May 17, 2020
Would take again

hilarious and approachable professor. heavy long lectures. hw is due online every sunday, super easy. 2 exams and 5 quizzes. the quizzes he will give everyone a 100 for those who show up to class that day. exams are easy, study the online hw problems and quizzes. no group project. easy, fun class and he cares about his students a lot!

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
OM303
Grade: B+
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Decent enough professor. The source material really sucks so theres not much to work with. He has a very dry sense of humor, which might annoy people. 88% of your grade is tests (2 regular, one lightly cumulative final). He is a tricky question writer and you dont get exams back so theres nothing to go off of besides what he tells you. Good guy.

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
OM303
May 19, 2020
Would take again

He curves a lot and he gave has a huge curve on the final exam.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
OM303
Grade: C
Jul 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor. His slides aren't really helpful. The quizzes are really tricky. Please pick someone else and get an A. You'll end up with a C because of the way he teaches. I wish I'd dropped out sooner from his class. Please don't take him. His lame jokes will haunt you.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
4.0
5.0
MBA633
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2020
Would take again

So many jokes. He really tries to lighten the mood. He is amazing. Really tries to explain everything. Tough grader but nice.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
OM303
Grade: C+
Jul 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Classes never held. Quizzes are puzzles. MCQ's are complicated. Exams are hard. Jokes are lame. Grading is late. Take him? NO.

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
OM303
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor ever. His homeworks are easy so you would think that you will do fine on quizzes and exams but he brings tricky questions, limited time to answer all. Dont take him. He doesn't teach, you have to learn through power points.

3.0
3.0
OM303
Grade: A-
Aug 13, 2020
Would take again

Took his class during summer 2020 and it was 5 weeks so might be different for full semester students. He made the class synchronous although it was supposed to be asynchronous, which was helpful because he went over what we needed to know in detail. Beware his recordings are long and can be off topic a lot. Use his slides to prepare for exams.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
OM203
Sep 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

By far the worst teacher I have even seen.. He is VERY RUDE Toward students. I would not recommend taking his class. He wont respond to email either.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
OSCM303
Grade: A
May 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Easy class, terrible professor. I haven't learned one thing from him the whole semester. Take him if you want an easy A or B though

3.0
3.0
OSCM303
Grade: A
May 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Singer is nice and his jokes are corny. However, his teaching method is not the best. His class is really lecture heavy, so after the first 10 minutes you end up getting lost and zone out. The assignments weren't engaging either, but if you want to pass just by reading his slides and textbook, you'll be fine.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
OSCM303
Grade: A
May 10, 2021
Would take again

Very old school professor, lectures come from huge slideshows of like 50-80 slides. Exams are kinda hard, but there is other grades that can make up for poor performance on them. The homework is online so you have to pay $100 on a digital textbook just for homework access. Overall, do the work and you will pass.

Lecture heavy
1.0
2.0
OSCM303
Grade: B+
Nov 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

expected better professors from GMU. If you want to pass and move on then he is good. Asked him for his opinion on how I applied what we learned about mission statements to my company and he couldn't be bothered to even look at it (10min of his time). Useless having a professor who does not apply book material to real world application !

5.0
3.0
OSCM303
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Professor Harvey is kind and caring. He understands what we are going through as students and is very flexible. I don't understand why he has any negative reviews honestly, probably lazy students. His tests come directly from the powerpoints/lectures and are long, but easy. Take him for sure.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
OSCM303
Grade: A
May 10, 2022
Would take again

Best Professor at Mason. He posted all lecture videos, was available when needed. Attend office hours! Super helpful! Easy Quizzes and Exams! Do the work and you'll do well!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
OSCM303
Grade: B-
May 20, 2022
Would take again

I was very hesitant to take his class because of some reviews. But im glad I took him!! He's a great professor. Class isn't too hard and he is very organized. Send reminders of assignments been due. Gives you enough time to turn assignments in.

5.0
3.0
OM352
Grade: B+
Aug 23, 2022
Would take again

He was a great professor, and I was honored to take his class. He will give you all the lectures and give you sample questions. If you had taken the time to study, you would have at least earned a B. The following bad rating only shows that they did not take the lesson seriously and did not study properly.

4.0
3.0
OSCM303
Grade: C+
Oct 24, 2022
Would take again

Make sure to understand the calculations and read both the textbook and powerpoints. Prepare for the quizzes and tests by practicing the calculations. I would have done better in the class had I done this from the start. Watch his lecture videos if you need to but I think the powerpoint and textbook provides enough info.

Test heavy
5.0
3.0
OM352
Grade: B+
May 20, 2023
Would take again

The material is so boring but he is definitely not. He has a great sense of humor and is a fantastic teacher. If only he had better office hours, then he would've been perfect (which he basically is). You can tell hes from NY from his accent.

Hilarious
Respected
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
OSCM303
Grade: F
Nov 19, 2023

I could learn more about supply chain management from a manager at popeyes chicken one night in louisiana than from him in an entire semester in 'class' needless to say AVOIDDDD

5.0
3.0
OSCM303
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

You will have assignments which are easy given that you have multiple tries to get the answer right. You will also have 5 quizzes. For my class we only had to do 3 and he awarded 40 points (the value of the quizzes) for the other 2 quizzes without having to do any work. There are 3 exams (2 midterms and one final). Overall great professor.

2.0
5.0
OSCM303
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2023

Avoid this Professor. Super unorganized, no schedule that is stuck to, slides are insanely long and overly detailed to the point where you miss the important stuff. Homework is NOTHING like the exams, and the exams are based on tiny details that get lost in the slideshows. Extremely exam heavy (70%).

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
OSCM303
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2023

DO NOT take his class online. He doesn't teach with videos AT ALL-- you're left on your own with the textbook. Quizzes are difficult with a tight time limit, as are exams. Didn't appreciate his attitude in written messages/documents to the class either. Rigid, borderline rude, and unapproachable.

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3.0
2.0
OSCM303
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2023

5 tech quiz, 3 exams all in class. Beside learn from slides, you have to learn all from quizlet or you might re-take the class bs hw is 1/4 related to exams. For the final, he said to learn module 7-12, then the test out with more than 15/80 questions come from the previous chapters. Does give extra credit one time. Try hard will get a B.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
3.0
2.0
OSCM303
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

Lecture heavy with a billion slides per chapter. HWs are quick and easy. Be sure to read all of his policies and expectations for test and assignments; he won't be lenient if you forget to turn something in. He gave us full points for 2 of the 5 quizzes which was nice. 3 tests with lots of MCQs. Study his lecture slides and use online resources.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
OM352
Grade: B-
Feb 29, 2024

His class is a complete waste of time he does a lot of mistakes during the lecture and you leave learning nothing from it. His exams are tough and cover materials he did not teach. If you want to struggle take him.

1.0
4.0
OCSM352
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2024

He whiteboard lectures, if I can even call it that. He mumbles to himself the entire time. When students point out his mistakes, he HUFFs and says he is correct, then only considers that he is wrong when the 14-step problem comes out wrong. He gives exams that do not match what he taught in class. Look forward to being berated every class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
OSCM303
Grade: A-
May 10, 2024

He posts multiple PPTs with 80+ slides on them and expects you to watch his long lecture videos where he is constantly making mistakes. Make sure you do the HW because those are easy points you will need. Quizzes and exams are tough, but if you actually watch through the long lectures and find the tiny sliver of useful information, you'll do good!

Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
OSCM303
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

Professor Singer is super sweet and cares a lot about his students. I went to his office hours quite a bit and he was happy to answer any questions I had. He also responded to my emails super quick (even on weekends). The class was super easy, and he wants to help his students pass, I seriously wish I had this professor for every class.

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Caring
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
OCSM352
Apr 23, 2025

tries to joke a bit during class, seems like a nice man but the homeworks are long and the exams and quizzes are even longer—all on word doc by the way! he's very strict on how to submit a file and will dock points if you don't follow it. tends to go over time and he talks a lot

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
OSCM303
Grade: A-
May 18, 2025
Would take again

Very easy weekly assignments. Tests are not that difficult and has no lockdown.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BGMT638
Grade: A
Oct 19, 2025
Would take again

1 group project & homeworks graded only for effort & completion - reviews answers so everyone can get 100%. Lectures are very dense but he's funny and gives real-world examples. Midterm & final are HUGE part of final grade - all multiple choice & from his lectures and slides, so study those well! He curves exam grades. Extra credit for evaluation.

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Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
BGMT638
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2025
Would take again

He really tries to make a boring subject interesting and really wants his students to pass, grades on the curve and gives extra credit, the class is boring but he's really passionate about what he teaches

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
OSCM303
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2025

He rambles for hours, about stories of him as an executive and he makes you sit through 80+ slideshows with attendance graded. Purposefully makes tests extremely hard and arduous asking miniscule details for half the questions from the hidden parts of chapters on exams and tests. Everyone averaged below a C so he barely curved it. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
OSCM303
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2025

He has 3 hour class, that he often goes overtime, with attendance and super longs slides. For the final, he hid the final exam scores so less people would email about final grades and final exams. From that alone, it is obvious he would rather avoid his students concerns and questions and puts his own well being first.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
OSCM303
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2025

Props to this guy for hiding the final exam worth 35% of your grade. Posted final grades on patriot web, but 5 days later, and still no grade for it on Canvas. Other than that, he's a pretty rude guy, especally in exam day. Exams have so many trick questions, nothing like the hw at all. Maybe if you read his 80+ slides AND textbook youll be ok.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
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