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I loved this class and I loved this Professor! She broadened my mind and changed my way of thinking about things. I don't know whats up with that last comment but I would recommend this Professor to everyone.
The two in-class lectures were actually very interesting. However, tests were difficult, especially the final. Because several theories can be applied to a given situation I thought the tests weren't fair. Read the assigned pages, she pulls more questions from this than lectures. Other professors in the course curved.
Easiest class i've taken and this is my last semester. She does give more work than usual but it is super easy. you can get quite more points than the total points in the syllabus since she gives quite a lot of opportunities for extra credit. If you read tests are supper easy (especially the multiple choice ones). Interesting and easy class.
loved this class!
loved it!
Interesting commentary. Good looking and sometimes funny. Material is thick for the class. Readreadread.
This is a 1 unit hybrid course. 2 exams at 20% of grade each, participation 20% of grade and final worth 40% . The two exams were WAY easier than the final. I do not think she prepared us well for the final, it was extremely tricky/difficult. Final had all sections together with lots of ppl coughing /distractions. Final should just be reg class.
This was a hybrid class mostly online and 3 class meetings. Two for exams and one for the final. You are not allowed to look at exams afterwards. She reads every single question out loud. Lectures were 3 hours long. Most of the questions come from the readings and not the video lectures. This was one of the worst classes. Don't waste your time.
Teacher: Decent. Course: The 2 exams were WAY easier then the final. She switches it up for the final... People in the beginning of the semester had 60 questions, and people at the end had 40 questions. Some people only read the book and some people just watched the videos and read the PowerPoint's for the tests. Depends on yourself... (Fall 2015)
She let me see my tests in her office. Went there 3 times. Helpful. Enjoyed lectures. Hard exams but I heard all sections are.
I didn't dread coming to this class like I thought I was going to. The lectures were thought provoking/ the tests were straight forward. Only thing is that the questions on the final were SO LONG. Work for this class is taught through online vids she just leads the in person lecture/proctors tests. Way too much work for one unit. let us out early.
Professor Austin is very clear and helpful. Her in class lectures were very interesting (not boring). Test are tricky, you do have to watch all online videos/ read all powerpoint. Surprisingly I really enjoyed taking this class. Your grade will be based off: 2 exams and in-class participation.
This class is not fun, but it is mandatory. A lot of information is crammed into each test so it is a lot to study for. The book is very long and I managed to get by without reading it. The video lectures are outdated and hard to pay attention to. There is only 3 classes and there will be a exam given during each. It's not common sense so study!
Didn't like this teacher at all. Her class is unorganized and could be much better. Attendance is 20% of your grade, so show up to the two 4-hour classes and DO NOT LEAVE for a minute and you'll get credit. You have to participate in discussions, she calls on you at random. You take the test BEFORE she goes over the material. Just take someone else
Class is poorly designed and she comes off as snarky. Take an exam first thing in the very first class. No prior discussion. Class is 4 hours long, takes roll at the beginning and end of class. Questions are very ambiguous and subjective. Participation is vital. Answer questions at least twice. Really have to read the book to understand concepts.
BA300 SUCKS, but it is mandatory. Naida is a funny professor, but the class was AWFUL! so disorganized. It finishes like in early october or something so that's nice. Definitely not a class that I would want to think about again.
2 midterms and 1 final. Must attend all 3 classes or you fail. LOTS of reading (which you have to do or you won't pass the tests). Don't just listen to the online lectures! READ THE BOOK! The tests really aren't that bad if you read. Class is weird and you have to participate and she uses the entire 4 hours. Some interesting material though.
The class material is actually very interesting. READ THE BOOK THOROUGHLY! The exam is heavily based on the reading and has some questions about the videos online. Don't underestimate this class; make sure you give yourself plenty of time to read and understand the material. Reading is what SERIOUSLY matters. If you read, you will do well on exams.
Must answer questions in class to receive participation points or you have to submit an essay. The two lectures were long but really interesting and she uses real world examples. If you watch the lecture videos and read all the assigned pages you will ace the tests. The final is tough but just study and work practice tests.
Great prof! Really helpful and makes the class as easy as possible. Highly recommended
Austin is a very nice lady, but gives difficult tests. The questions are ambiguous and could have several answers that apply to them. Of all of my college curriculum, this was the most difficult course for me to cope with! Read every word assigned and apply the concepts to imprecise paragraph-lengthed scenarios.
I really didn't like her, her lectures were uncomfortable to listen to. Other than that, the class isn't too bad unless you procrastinate. You must attend lectures and participate at least once to receive credit. Final was a little tough.
Class only met twice in the semester, and she makes you take a ridiculously complicated exam at the beginning of each then lectures after. Still don't understand why she won't lecture BEFORE the exam, we basically had to learn everything ourselves online with outdated videos and an outdated book so she doesn't even really teach. Take someone else.
Prof. Austin is a nice and knowledgeable lawyer. Class is not bad and she talks about real world issues and ethics. Online videos are not as lengthy as other classes and you only meet twice and have a test before she starts the lecture. Watch the vids, take notes, study them and you will be fine.
To do good on the exams you must do the reading and the lecture vids/ppts. She curved the class, but the class would probably be better if the exams were after the lecture. Questions asked on the tests are kinda hard even if you think you knew the material. Everyone also has to participate once per class for participation pts. she'll call on evry1
Lectures were hard to get through. Its not her fault the class is difficult. The videos are long and boring. Tests were average.
You teach yourself hours on hours on hours of pointless material with no guidance on what is relevant. Then take a test that is very subjective, then she lectures on the material you ALREADY read and already took a test on. Whats the point? This class is the biggest waste of time and the biggest scam at SDSU. Waste of a prof and my time!
Literally, the biggest waste of time. Teach yourself the material then take a test, then she, god forbid, speaks for almost 4 hours that is mandatory! I didnt learn a thing in this class besides how to sneak out while she wasnt looking and let my friend say i was here. Please try and get rid of this class its an udder waste of my life and time
I dont understand the point of this class, take with anyone else at state, but ive heard they are all bad as well. This is a self taught class and you take a test and then she lectures which doesnt make any sense at all, i really dont know how the college let this class even be a thing, didnt learn anything and wasted hours studying common sense
Horrible professor and structure of class, hardest test youll take, and the most disgraceful structure of a class i have ever set foot in. Just dont take this class if you can or find a different prof but im sure there all the same
Take with anyone else! Hardest class i have ever taken
2 difficult test, hard final. She lectures after you have taken the test and studied the material. Prof, why dont you do your job and teach before the test???????? Self taught class with 2 books, take with anyone else
Worst business class at state. Class structures seems easy, only having to show up 3 times for 4 hours. But the class is terrible. You listen to online lectures that are barely covered in the test, the test problems are paragraphs long, and whats even worse is after you take the test she THAN lectures on the material. my advice: Read!! No lectures
It's unfortunate when the professor really doesn't teach the class. As a hybrid class you are expected to teach yourself by reading the assigned text and then show up on 3 diff. dates for an exam. After the exam prof. spends the rest of class time going over a couple(not all) examples for the applications you were tested on. Not for everyone.
This class is just terribly structured, but you gotta suck it up cause you need this class. Every class meeting you will take an unreasonably difficult exam for the first 30-40 minutes and the 3 hours remaining (she will take up the entire 3hr 40 minute class time) will be her going over ethical situations and you MUST participate. Each person must
Luck honestly plays a role in this class. Exams are on a whole nother level. Know the concepts and how to apply them. I tried asking for help often but teacher was busy and wasn't too happy to help. Super confusing but I somehow ended up with an A-.
Exams are impossible. Class was only 3 times out of the semester but you would come to class and take the exam first and then have to sit there for 3 hours of lecture after? She keeps telling students she'll curve the class fat at the end, but somehow ended up with a C+ and I'm normally an A-/B+ student. Exam averages are like a 6/20.
She is a nice and awesome professor. Professor Naida Austin wants you to participate during her lectures too. Her 2 exams are difficult and she has 3 exams that includes the final for the 3rd one. You must participate or you have to write an essay for homework after class. This class was very interesting and fun. She was knowledgeable for BA300
Fine teacher. However she constantly gets dates wrong and announces review classes the say before so if you don't check your email every day you will miss them. The professor is fine but her way of doing things is pretty awful.
Take this class with another lecturer. Austin was unorganized and it seemed like she had no idea what she was talking about for the 2 almost 4 hour long lectures. There were mistakes in the syllabus and times and dates were often wrong in her announcements. The exams were nothing like the practice tests and there were many grammatical errors.
This woman is a terrible teacher, the material itself isn't difficult but it is very subjective, so you end up with quizzes that have right answers in subjective subjects with awful wording. The worst is taking the quiz before the lecture, I don't get the purpose of the lecture at all if you don't get to practice and discuss before taking the exam.
Honestly this class is whatever. I did end up with a C, but I know if I put a little bit more effort in I could've gotten a better score. Just know the concepts really well and be able to apply them to real life situations. The first two exams were only 20 questions and only two long meetings. Flashcards will be your best friend in this class!
This Professor is all over the place. There were only two mandatory meetings but each one she was talking so fast nobody knew what she was saying or what was going on. Her tests are an actual joke. I watched the lectures and read the book and had no idea what was even on the test. Nothing you learn is on the test and they are so tricky.
Took her class during the pandemic. Her class was very straightforward which was enjoyable. There were only a few points given each week though, so doing well on a quiz is a must. Shes a bit odd at times, but she is a good professor.
She is not clear when lecturing, if there is a feliure with Black Board when doing the exam even if you prove it to her that there was one she won't help you at all. I don't recommend this class even if you are a dedicated student. Questions on the exam are too long not enough time to read and answer.
This class was pretty straight forward. Do the readings, take the test, then show up for only 2 lectures. Some of her test questions can seem difficult, but if you read the book and study the powerpoints, you'll be fine.
This class is whatever. The format is horrible and exams are super difficult, but I think all the BA-300 classes share the same format/exams; with that in mind, Austin isn't a bad professor. She curves heavily - I got a C on every exam and ended with an A. Class only meets twice, and you have to talk once per class to get participation.
This class is ridiculously hard for being a 1 unit class. Almost everyone fails the exams, so the curve is insane. Make sure to apply the terms to real-world situations, fully understand the concept, enough to teach it to someone. 2 classes & 2 T's, she reviewed the lecture after the exams which literally did not help at all. Good luck.
A fine teacher. However, having only two classes for the entire course was problematic. I failed this class the first time (my only F at SDSU) because she was unclear that we needed to take a test before the first day of class. Lectures are fine and the course is pretty easy.
Man... this class is really disorganized. The tests are pretty difficult and most don't do well on them. She goes over the materials after taking the test, which is frustrating. However, this class, whoever the professor is, is structured terribly.
She makes her tests way harder than they need to be. Not only that, on the tests there are always typos, omitted words, and overall just messy. When taking the exam it felt like she was jus trying to screw us. She then reviews the material through lecture AFTER the exam, which is annoying. For a one unit class this course was very frustrating.
This class is just not it. The lectures don't align with the quizzes and no feedback is provided. I completed all the assigned material and still thought the quizzes and final were unnecessarily difficult. Prof. doesn't talk very loud so its hard to understand her. She seems nice but maybe you'll have better luck with Prof. Eaton. Good luck!
The way the class is set up is weird in itself, but I didn't love how she ran the course. My classmates and I emailed her multiple times throughout the semester, especially after the final to obtain our grades, and never got even an email back. Her lectures are a tad aggressive and go over exactly what was just tested.
The class set up is weird to be honest. I dont know how important the teacher is for this class since the videos are made by a different professor . Participation helps
the structure of this class is strange. you only meet three times to take a quiz/final and listen to a lecture on that same material, so the whole semester is reading on your own. you need to participate once per class session. I actually like Austin and think she's funny, so there's that.
It appears that BA300 is a structured course to which professors must follow rather strict material within their teaching. I found that Prof. Austin was quite nice. She is down to earth about the subject and simply follows school guidelines for everything, occasionally stating it isn't her opinion. She was helpful to me when I reached out to her.
Class structure was easy, met 3 times and class ended halfway through the semester. Austin was nice but very clear on her expectations for the class. Must participate once during the lecture or do a make-up essay. Weekly online lectures by other professors and readings. Mainly graded on participation and 3 exams, must study.
The class is based off of 3 tests and need to participate twice. The class on meets three times. The professor was chill and taught very well except the way they have the class structured is weird!! They lecture you about the material right after you take the test on it, like???? Students wouldve done 75% better if the tests were done at the end.
Ridiculous. Why are we having a quiz, then a lecture about all of the stuff we just took the quiz on?? There's a fat curve at the end but not sure it will help much.
DON'T take her!WORST professor I have had,makes the test crazy hard and sucks at her job.She didn't print pages for one exam and she got mad at US. her tests are so hard I have never failed a test in college i failed all of the exams in this class. Her tests makes no sense, like you are never gonna use it in real life and messed up my GPA
The class is badly structured. She lectures after you take the test? You only get 3 tests, and 2 classes for participation grade worth 20% of your grade. She gives a decent curve at the end, but not huge. Why is the teacher not the one lecturing? Honestly felt like this class was the biggest waste of time and cant believe I had to pay for this.
The class structure is kind of weird, but my friend who took Eaton told me that exams were taken first and then the class was taught.
I took BA-350 with Naida over the fall of 2022 semester. We only met 3 times for the whole class. She takes attendance in each lecture and if you miss one lecture you fail the whole class. She assigns lecture videos at home that aren't even her teaching lol. The in class lectures are so boring its horrible. Other than that pretty easy!
Average 1-unit. Only meets 3 times, each for 2 hours & 40 minutes, which is painful bc this prof is strict about screens - no laptops, phones, nothing. Participate in class, actually read the textbook & watch the lectures, & review notes on those before the test & you should be fine. She's not the nicest, but getting an A is pretty easy :)
She forbids laptops and electronic tablets in her class. Im ok with that, but she talk to me about using a mechanical pencil, apparently its used for cheating. Shes really that paranoid over the smallest things.
She will fail u if u unexpectedly leave in the middle of her class, even if its an emergency. I got a call that says that one of my relatives passed away. I explained this to her but she has a black heart and she failed me.
As others have said you take the quiz and then you go over what the test was on in a 2-hour lecture. Do not solely go by the PowerPoints, even though it might feel like the most convenient thing to do. Actually do the readings which go into better detail and you should get an A in the class.
Graded by 3 things. No makeups, no extra credit. There is a lot of reading that may or may not be on the tests. I do not recommend this professor.
There is nothing to learn she repeats the same lectures as the lecture vids on canvas. In order to get a good grade you need to stay in this class and participate to get points. As she gives out a huge curve.
UNHINGED prof/class is a mess. she uses another prof's lessons and vids, and can't even handle opening PP slides. Lots of reading and memorizing for exams. Class is easy, but prof talks and shows videos about sus triggering things and goes wayyy too much into detail. 3 required in class meetings (3 hrs each), only half a semester long.
This professor keeps things very interesting. This was a long class but she kept my attention. Shes very organized. Take this professor.
My friend rated prof austin & told me a student said relative died & she failed him. Untrue. My gramps died last sem. Prof was compassionate. Sent her paperwork so I could go to another section & fly home for funeral & be w/family. Me & my friend don't agree w/some comments. Spiteful. Not our experience. Prof down to earth, interesting, funny.
BA300 is not a class everyone wants to take, but we have to. She makes it go by faster, and she is pretty engaging overall. Tests are easy just watch the posted lectures and you should be prepared (took me less than an hour to read and I scored a 90%) Take this professor, she's good.
This class is ridiculous. If you miss one class you fail, which should mean that attendance is very important and worth a lot of points. I attended all three and participated, but didn't do well on the last two tests and didn't pass.
Lectures online. Only meet 2x but mandatory. My favorite class this semester.
tests are hard but fair. she curves. reading and lectures on canvas are important but class meetings important too. i wish she taught other classes i would take her.
I think this class in general is tough since you're basically the one teaching yourself and you just go to classes to do the test, for me is ridiculous but I think that's the way it is for the class, and the final exam is tough since they ask you about situations and you need to match them with what you saw in the classes and videos.
One my best professors. Nice and accommodating/.
Learned alot.
Horrible, do not take this professor if you can. 2 meetings, quizzes before lectures, the final was so poorly worded a middle schooler could have written it (grammar/spelling errors). Talk in class, don't sit in the back. The textbooks are confusing, she doesn't clarify anything. Look on quizlet for test info/questions. Super long class as well.
Worst professor I ever had in any college course
This professor is not good. SDSU is a party school and I see how that reflects on the professors this university hires. I am SURPRISED THAT I HAD TO TAKE EXAMS BEFORE LECTURES! SDSU, hire better proffessors next Time. This is the worst proffessor I have ever had in my entire life. Good luck passing this class!
This class is self-taught material to a degree, but she's a great lecturer and gives clear examples. Her Socratic-style discussions are insightful, and exams are heavily curved, making it hard to fail. Take advantage of office hours before exams. I was hesitant to take this class with her due to mixed reviews, but she turned out to be great!
She is so misunderstood, maybe she can be a bit quirky, but she was never rude during class and it was very easy to earn participation. She even went through the list of students who had't spoken yet to make sure they got their point. Just make sure you work hard, study the terms and learn how to apply them. I got a 17/20 on the first quiz.
I enjoyed this class. Only meet 3 times, 3 exams in total and participation makes up your grade. Grade is curved at end of semester. Lectures can be very tedious and long. Participate to avoid doing essay. Super easy class. Prof is nice but could be a little blunt.
Plainly put, Austin is not a good professor: she mumbles her words, stutters often, contradicts herself, unnecessarily rigid on rules, the class structure is awkward and annoying and she has absolutely no idea how to guide a discussion. BUT, the class itself isn't that hard. You win some, you lose some.
The class structure is the same regardless of the professor. Prof. Austin was great. People often forget that professors are humans that have personalities! I missed the final due to a funeral, and she was kind enough to offer some comforting words and let me take it later. As long as you know the ethical theories, you'll do fine.
She is a paradoxically straightforward, yet long-winded lecturer with a knack for story telling. She has no impact on how you do in BA300 due to course structure, so sink or swim. Just know tests cover some book-specific terms, mostly involve applying ethical theories to situations, and the final asks you to recall in-class situations (take notes).
Lectures are long and brutal but only two required meetings, last class being the final exam with no lecture. No electronics allowed in class. She is nice and definitely knows her stuff. Just show up, participate, stay till the end, and study for the exams. Concepts are not super difficult, just a lot of memory needed. Overall, an easy class.
Don't be fooled by the 2.9 score!! She is fun and quirky, and the teacher barely impacts how you do. I scored well on practically every exam and ended with an A because I put in the work with my notes, studied well before each class, and knew my concepts. This class is not hard, you just have to try.
Professor Austin doesn't have much, or any, influence on your grade in the class. Most of the learning comes from Canvas modules or the textbook. The class meets 3x a semester and attendance is mandatory. She makes sure to call on you so you get attendance points. Overall not a bad class, just put in a bit of effort and you'll be fine.
Teach yourself w/ textbook readings & slides online. Structure was odd, we all met three times in half of a semester for in person exams: 2 out of 3 meetings had mandatory "workshops" (no laptops, no cell phones allowed). Get ready to stay the full 3 hours. Mandatory participation, but she made workshops interesting. Good review for business law.
It's ironic that, although this class explains how our perception of ethics is fundamentally arbitrary, my grade (or the number determined to be my understanding of this subject) is almost entirely determined by a system of exams with vague multiple-choice questions that paint everything in terms of "right" and "wrong" and leave no room for debate
Weird class structure: study on your own, exam, then the lecture on what was in the exam? Austin is a nice professor, makes the long lectures interesting, and is around to help. Exams are pretty confusing, but if you put in the work, you can get a good grade/pass.
Too much work for a 1 unit class.
Austin was a okay good teacher. Take advantage of her office hours. She does see that she wants her students to pass. This is a 50/50 chance if you want to take her class. She does go off of power points in her class. Please do ask questions while your in her class. 2 exams for her class. Overall, the class itself is okay to take.
she does not reply to any message, she has a bad attitude, and she doesn't even teach the online lectures there are videos from another professor then expects you to take an exam on something she never taught, and in person the only time she teaches, it's boring, long and she just reads off the slides
I know the class is meant to be like this but she didn't do much to make the 3 hrs bereable. Every class starts with very difficult 40 minute tests, and then she lectures what was on the test but the lectures drag on. She is not rude however she is strict with electronics and takes attendance 2x. Grades participation and curves which is nice.
AWFUL. She's a lunatic to put it Nicely. Wears plastic gloves to pass out exams, screams at you if you sit somewhere she does not like (even if it is farther from classmates during a exam) the class isn't very hard but she won't give u your final exam score. So if your a graduating senior good luck if you wanna know if you passed and can graduate.
Would I take Professor Austin again if I could? I wouldn't complain if I had to. She isn't that bad. The quizzes are tough, but she is fair. My advice is to do the readings and take notes during the (3-hour) lecture. Participation is 100% mandatory - get it out of the way early during the workshop. She gives participation points just for trying.
She's okay, but you teach yourself through lecture videos from another professor, show up for class, take an exam from that material, then she finally goes over it herself after you've already taken the exam. You HAVE to show up, no leaving early, no arriving late. Classes were long but only 3 sessions so not bad + we left early every time too
This course makes you study to take three exams total that make up a majority of your grade. The due dates are generous, and the course's content was opened up early. Teacher's okay for a three hour class, enthusiastic. Talked over people sometimes. Taking this class isn't too bad.
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