Dr. Buzdar has the ugliest writing; tests aren't that bad; Helpful

Nice Professor, will help, easy tests, but really nasty writing!

Nice guy, just study the notes, don't read book, I recommend!

Easy paper, tests aren't hard, very helpful

The tests were all done with essay questions...he does the review for the test like twice and goes over everything you need to put into your essays for the exams, easy if you show up for the reviews.

Very helpful. He is hard to understand sometimes but is willing to take the time to explain. His penmenship is terrible but will explain. Easy to talk to. Tests are essay and paper is easy. Just memorize facts and you will be fine.

Very nice teacher. Test not that hard if you studies. He explain things again if you do not understand the first time. Highly recommended.

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Kind, patient and intelligent. His writing and english needs some work, however.

Great teacher. I would highly recommend this teacher. You don't need to go to class. Just show up for review a few days before the test and bring a tape recorder. Transcribe what he says onto the bluebook and you have yourself an A.

He is a super cool teacher, read the review and learn it verbadum because he will ask the same exact questions on the actual tests. He was very nice, and easy to follow.

teacher is easy. He just lectures and then will repeat everything for the review. Lets you out early too! Tests are essay format. He gives u like 15 to study and picks 5 for the test. You have the test right there, so if u study u gotta A for yourself

don't need either one of the books recommended; save ur money! just go to class and take good notes. if u missed a class, it's totally alright. he reviews students extensively. very nice professor!!!

He lectures; next period goes over it; then the next period goes over it again and starts a new topic. That is basically the class. Text is not needed but helpful. Hate to say it, but you can pass and learn nothing. Hence, too easy is not always good.

CLASS WAS CONFUSING THEY WAY HE EXPLAINED THE MATERIALS. A SEMESTER IN HIS CLASS AND I DIDN'T LEARN A THING. IF YOU'RE A TEST PERSON, TAKE HIM, BECAUSE GRADE IS BASE ON ONLY THE TEST AND A LONG-ASS PAPER YOU HAVE TO WRITE.

OK, the class itself is boring, and the teacher didn't make it much more interesting, but, he did make it easier then it already is. Buzdar is an awsom teachr and he was always willing to offer some help if you needed some.

Test are kind of crazy! For the midterms he give you about 15 ESSAY questions and picks 5 on the test. For the final he will pick 10 questions out of about 35 essay questions. It's a **** to study for, but overall the class was easy.

He's very knowledgeable and well traveled man. He is educated with the economies and countries around the world and that helps spice up his usually dry lectures. Show up to class, take notes, don't rely on review days. Tests are not too hard, you get 17 essays, he picks 5 to use..but final is murder. u get 35 essays, he chooses 5! memorize 80 page

Easy teacher...but kills you on the final! All essay tests! test 1: covers 14 topics picks only 5. test 2: 16 topics, 5 on test...final exam...all 30 plus 5 more!!! and still picks just 5! LOTS AND LOTS OF NOTE TAKING!!! I don't really reccommend him.

This class is damn hard! You cannot pass with an A. I am not good with memorizing like 15 pages of notes for each midterm. Why did I rate him a 5 for helpfulness? Well, because I got an F on my first midterm and a D on my 2nd midterm and a F on my final .He passed me w/ a C because I frequently visited his office hours(Thanks mr. buzdar!)

The most difficult instructor I have taken yet. Lots of memorization, and very difficult grader. However, he is a nice guy and tries very hard to help the students learn the material. If you have to take him, don't worry, its not the end of the world, just be prepared to earn your grade.

His tests are hard;however, you do learn a lot. There are no curves, and he makes you compete with your classmates when it comes to grading. I really enjoyed this class. The final is hard b/c u gotta memorize 35 essays. If you want to learn, take him. I do recommend him; it is an interesting class, and i am not an econ major. I got a B.

Hey look, the subject matter is not at all interesting or appealing but most econ majors need to take the class. Mr. Buzdar is a nice guy who tries to make the material as easy as possible to understand. He gives good notes, so no book is necessary, and for each midterm he goes over every question to a T, so all you have to do in memorize a little.

Buzdar is the man! In reality you dont even have to goto class, just show up the day of the review and be prepared to write down the WHOLE review... He gives you everything you need that WILL be on the test. What more can I say? EASY B as long as you can memorize. His paper is also rather easy, however he is a stickler while grading the paper.

Good, clear, and easy teacher!

I thought the subject was very interesting and I had no problem with the way the class was structured. 2 midterms 1 final, random attendance, and a 3-5 page paper. A lot of memorization but he goes over everything you need to know twice. You don't need the book just go to class. I would definitely take this class again.

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR. HE WRITES ALL THE NOTES ON THE BOARD. HE IS CLEAR AND CONCISE, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, DONT HESTITATE TO ASK. THERE ARE TWO MIDTERMS AND A COMPREHENSIVE FINAL, AND A 3-5PG PAPER. THE EXAMS CONSIST OF ESSAY QUESTIONS...JUST MEMORIZE HIS NOTES AND YOU'LL BE FINE!! I GOT AN "A". YOU ARE A****IF YOU CANNOT ACE THIS CLASS!

Great teacher. He has 2 tests and a final. There is also a 5 page essay. Lectures are interesting, if you like the subject matter. Just be prepared to memorize tons of information. His Final is comprehensive; you have to memorize 35 essay questions from which he only chooses 5. He goes over everything so there are no surprises. I got an A.

He is a very very nice teach! I didn't attend the class often but I pass with an A. Just take the questions list from him and find the answ. in the book. You should pass with an B. All of my friend pass his class with either A or B. Take this guy, Please!!!!

Cool guy, super thick accent and poor writing. But notes are crucial to the class. Forget buying the book, i opened it once during the entire semester. Tests are all essays, so you better have a good memory. He gives you all the questions and answer ahead of time, cant' get easier than that.

Easy. Entire Course is Memorization. No Book Needed. He Gives you the Questions and Answers to His Tests.

This prof is really really really slow and boring! Talks and talks and is not interesting at all. The class was easy just ALOT of memorization. 15 essay questions to remember for test & only asks for 5. Dont need book. Jus take ALOT of notes in class that he writes on chalkboard.

final is cumulative and worth 40% of your grade.

attendance not madatory if you're goingt to read the book, but test questions are exactly based on his notes...the 2 midterms were semi-difficult...pure memorization...but the final was 4 essay question, 20 multiple choice based on 32 essay questions to study from!! I did horrible on the final, just too much info to remember.

This class requires a lot of memorization. Tests were essay questions and multiple choice. DO NOT PURCHASE the BOOK. Never used it. Tests are directly derived from his lecture notes, so write down everything he says. Overall, the class is easy.

he is very intelligient

Dr. Buzdar is a nice. Because the only true homework in this class is a paper, students falsely assume that this class will be a cake walk. I believe he asks us to memorize the information in anticipation of essays so that we can absorb more; I know I did. If you review what he did in class and give yourself time to study you will do fine.

Very Hard.A lot of memorization

INSANE CLASS. hopefully you have a good memory if your planning to take him. its RIDIC! nice guy, hard class. ended up with a C! no book required but a brain with long term memory is!!

Attendance 10%, 2 Midterms 15% each, Final (comprehensive) 40%, Term Paper 20%. Come to class and take notes - write out the study guide essays a few times to study. Buzdar has an accent but speaks perfect English, so it's not hard to understand. Grades pretty easy. Understanding of late papers, etc. Don't miss reviews. Easy B.

Class is mandatory, just take good notes. Memorization is key here - all tests are essay format that requires you to know the material by heart. Still, it requires very little study time outside class.

He is a great professor. if you come to class and study his notes, you will be fine. Take him.

He's a great, kind professor. You will get use to his accent, of course, try to listen to him in order to be able to read his handwriting. Exams are all memorization, not bad at all. I love it cuz I didn't really need to understand the materials. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK.

Easy A if you take notes exactly as he writes them on the board and then memorize them before the test. Do not buy the book. Test are straight from the lecture. Grade is 2 tests, final and a paper. No homework! Great teacher and class.

He is a good teacher. His class is not that hard. Try going to class, and taking notes. Everything on the exams and finals are from his lecture notes,so there's no need for buying the book, its waste of money. He has a paper requirement, not that hard also. Overall, he is a good teacher. I would totally recommend him if you want an easy A or B.

RECOMMENDED! Great teacher, just go to class (he takes attendance)and take WORD FOR WORD notes (its exactly what the test is) If you do just that and put a bit of effort in studying..easy B. Final was essay which he grades fairly easy on. TAKE HIM! Plus he's nice and attentive to questions.

Pure memorization. Its alot of info to grasp but take the time to just get it in your head and its a very easy class! Two exams and one final and an easy paper. Highly recommend! Plus he is incredibly nice and open to help any uncertainties.

Extremely helpful, kind, and humble man. Buzdar is willing to answer any questions. He provides study guide notes. Try to study & memorize the notes. Important to "understand" the notes but keep memorizing and writing it down for practice - this is key. There's a Paper that he lets you revise and it's worth a good chunk of grade. Great experience!

If u have photographic memory, take this class. Study guide 4 each test comes out 2 15 pgs. He asks u 5 ?'s if essay or 50 T/F if MC exam. Doesn't tell u which 1 he'll do--u don't know till u take the exam. No options 2 pick which essay u want 2 answer-answer all 5 or else fail. I studied my guts off and got a 74% in the class. Hideous handwriting.

Two midterms, one 4 page paper, and a cumulative final. All the material on exams comes straight from lecture notes and provides a study outline. No need to buy textbook. Attendance is 15% of grade, so be sure to attend class. Very nice and approachable. Easy class.

If you're not up for memorizing megatons of info then this might not be your class. Dr. Buzdar is generous in giving Study Guides before each exam - each guide has about 17 questions that require short essays. Memorizing them is essential to pass. There is a term paper he lets revise. Final exam requires mega-mega-memory; must remember 50+ essays!

I agree the CUMMULATIVE FINAL counts 40% of the grade just KILLED all my effort in the first 2 midterms!!! How can we memmorize the stuffs that is covered from the beggining to the end of the class? That is just insanely too much! He doesn't tell us which section will be on the FINAL, and which is gonna be on the essay questions and T/F! Avoid him!

A ton of memorization!! I studied my butt of and only got a C. Book isn't required. The cummulative final exam is killer! He won't even tell you what kind of exam he's gonna give, his accent is bad and his board writing is worst! I think most of the class got a C and that's only because he curved the grades. Take someone else if possible!!

He writes everything on the board, no powerpoints. Sometimes doesn't speak/write clearly, so you'll have to ask him to repeat it again. 1st exam was essay questions, 2nd was T/F, and the final had both. Don't need the textbook. Exams are hard so take good notes and memorize it. Hard class, alright professor. He's the only prof. teaching 330...

Great professor. There is a LOT of material covered on the exams, but he covers it in class as well as gives a study guide for each exam and the tests are exactly off of it. I got a B without cracking open the book. Just memorize the study guide and you will be fine. Good luck finding a class at this level that DOESN'T involve a lot of material!

no need to buy the book! his lectures go very fast. attendence is mandatory. gives very difficult and long tests.

No Book required. attendance mandatory & it'll be 4 ur own good as you'll have to write everything down from d board. he explains most of the bulletpoints n also write those down even tho he doesnt write it on board. bc he wants you to write and explain on ur exams, not just list the things he lectured. He doesnt want u to list them. u'll lose pts.

You don't need the book just take good notes and study them really well before the test. There is no point in using the study guide bc the test is always about all the notes you took. A lot of points for attendance, final and paper are worth a lot but he won't tell you what u got on the paper but other than that awesome professor.

I was very surprised that I got an A+ in this course. But the main key was the cheap optional textbook. DON'T BUY CUSTOM EDITION so expensive. use the textbook and notes as your bible and you will do well. I learned a lot from the course:)

The lectures are long & boring. However, this is an easy class. I am a C student but i got an A. You can do too by doing what i did. Attend every lecture. Take clear notes. Study notes for exam only!! no need to get book. There is a paper too but just have him proof read your paper prior to turning it in. =)

He is a good Professor, class consists of writing notes, which if you do not understand, he is more than willing to explain, no need for textbook, just use class notes and online notes, he is helpful with students and likes when students contribute. Final is hard since cumulative, but he gives decent curve.

One of the best professor I've taken. All we did all day in class was take notes, but seriously, when all you do is write notes you know what to study for in exams. He is very friendly and approachable and a very intelligent man. The final consists of all chapters, so I suggest you study for that in advance

This class is pure memorization.I got an A bc I memorized his study guides by heart. He is so boring and going to lecture is almost pointless, but he counts attendance. I recommend asking for feedback on the paper to get the highest grade possible. He repeats previous questions on the final. As long as u memorize his study guide, u will do fine.

Three study guides given, briefly study the topics on each and you should do well. Memorization is key. 1st test 20 mc 2 essay questions, second exam t/f 50 ques. Final 50mc, 10 t/f, and 5 essay questions Attendance is heavily taken at the beginning of the semester ,so don't lose easy points. There's also a paper(4pg avg)but it's not so bad.

Attend every class because he takes roll. Like the last guy, just work on the study guide while he lectures. If you memorize well, you will do well. 2 mid terms, 1 final (comprehensive), and a 3-5 page report(easy).

This is more of a history class rather than economics. Memorization is the key but he expects us to memorize very focused/specified points about material. DONT BUY THE BOOK (u don't need it). Fairly easy and linear but requires a heavy amount of memorization. Attend EVERY single class to get the 100pt attendance grade. Not the most exciting but ok.

A tough class. There are 3 exams, 1st was 50 mc, the 2nd 50 TF & the final was 50 MC & 5 short answer questions. There was a paper which was straightforward. Classes are not stimulating but attendance is mandatory & worth 100 points. Need to memorize detail from the PPTs for each exam. In the final there were about 30repeated questions.

This was a pretty easy class. The tests are based purely off of the PowerPoints, and if you are confused by anything. he is very brilliant and can dumb down almost any concept for you. The final has a lot of review questions from the first exam.

He is a great and inspiring professor. His resume is truly impressive. The class is probably not for everyone - it is true that his teaching style can be boring for some. However, it is a highly interesting class that basically covers the history of various economic systems. For the tests, it is true that you need to memorize everything in detail.

Grading Criteria: Exam 1, Exam 2, Final Exam, 1 Essay, Participation. He is very thorough in his lectures. Do not underestimate his exams... they are very difficult! If you want to be successful you have to memorize his powerpoints for the exams. On a side note, you don't really need to purchaserent the textbook.

2 midterms (15% each), 1 final (40%), 1 essay(20%) and participation(10%) to sum up your total grade. 1st is all MC and 2nd is all T/F. True, he does include some previous exam questions on the final and that can help to an extent, but that doesn't mean the final will be easy. 50 MC and 5 essay questions; totaling 100 points. Not an easy class.

DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. His tests are based off of his PowerPoints. Go to class to listen to the lectures. He's very helpful and will answer any questions you have about the different economic systems. One decent economic paper that you can write on any country and subject. Most of your grade is based on the tests so be sure to study! No homework.