Very helpful and effective teaching style

Good teacher! Nothing real special, nothing terrible. I would reccomend him.

very effective teaching style, good use of humor, I would recommend him.

do bad on ur first test and do good after each one and he'll bump ur grade up (he said)

His tests are somewhat difficult but he is always willing to help. He is a really nice guy and grades you on your participation and effort. I totally recconmend him!

good teacher, interesting clear and helpful

A very nice guy. always there to help you. we had no homework assignments, but I heard in some classes they do have it. tests are multiple choice and moderate difficulty. I can only recommend him.

Awesome professor! Highly recommended. Very helpful. Tests are moderatly difficult. If you study and read you'll do fine. He will help you on a question if needed. No homework but in other classes he has he mentioned he gave out homework. If you want to have a great teacher this is the one!

excellent and very clear teacher.

Awesomely addictive. Uses real life examples to explain courses. Takes a difficult class and turns it into a drug. I crave his lectures because they are informative and bypass the overwhelming textbook jitters. Wish he would come back to WCC.

I found that he is willing to help, but sometimes makes it more confusing then if you didn't get his help. He is very nice - I just did not get a whole lot out of the course. He generates his tests strickly from a CD and the average grade in our class for test 1 was 66% and 54% on test 2.

Absolutely wonderful!!!! I love his lectures, and you can can guarantee that you'd walk out of lecture understanding it completely, just because of his way of teaching his stuff! The use of examples from our everyday life really helps. I personally never thought I would enjoy a class like this, but obviously I was wrong! If you plan on taking th

Riyadh actually made economics interesting. I hate econ and am not very good at it, but he is very clear and always willing to answer questions. Very friendly and helpful. Challenges the class, but prepares you for the challenge. One of the best professors I have ever had.

Very Funny. Gives great examples in class. Difficult subject but he is very helpful.

Hard professor, but fair and VERY helpful. You'll learn how to solve issues as a package rather than one piece of it. My grade sucked, however, the EDUCATION I got has been invaluable.

Do the homework, many exam questions were word for word the same.

Grading is simply on three tests, evenly weighted unless your grade steadily improves then he will be flexible and give you better final grade. Makes class a bit more interesting by relating to students, but immature humor about drinking a lot. Don't need to go to class if you read the book. Exam questions are from book study questions - EASY.

Riyadh is one of the best. Kinda hard but he clears everything up. After his class, you'll really be able to understand economics. Tests are not that easy, but if u study you'll do just fine. I ended up with an A so if i can do it, u can do it :)

Great explanations, sense of humor, pleasant demeanor. Learned and understood more than I anticipated. Highly recomment for Econ.

Very good professor. The only thing I had a problem with was the fact that our grade only relied on 3 exams. It's hard work but he gives an excellent over view of what you need to know.

bahkali is a really good professor. he is extremely helpful during office hours it's econ so the class is going to be somewhat difficult. like other people have said if you keep improving your exam score he gives you your last score(if its the highest). I would take another class with him. he's also very funny and actually teaches the material.

I hate economics but I'm required to take 201 and 202 for my major. I was dreading it but he makes it both interesting and very easy to understand. He's very funny, nice and helpful. I recommend him highly.

Great instructor. Very easy going and fun. He does not care about attendance. No homework. All grading is done on three non-progressive tests. Notes are very important for this class. He explains everything very clearly but its not directly from the book. If you dont take good notes, you'll be hurting come test time. He uses most of the class time.

[Note: This is for a course I took w/Riyadh at WCC (where the students are apparently more likely to show up for class and try hard than the other place where he teaches.] Mr. Bahkali is an effective and engaging instructor. I found him to be clear, helpful, interesting, and funny. Those who rated him low probably don't have much going on upstairs.

Great teacher! Made concepts easy to understand and used examples to clarify. Also, a nice guy and understanding. I would definitely recommend.

Good professor. The class is tough. However, he does a good job explaining the material. Make sure you study hard for the tests b/c the grade is bases only on the 3 tests.

Grades on three 100 point tests. E-mails HW/Quizzes, but not req'd to turn in. Attendance not req'd but helpful in succeeding. Must read book, he explains concepts..but the questions the tests are tricky. Good guy and helpful. He'll even bump up your grade by a third (A- to an A)!!

Took him for 201 and am taking him this semester for 202. Good class, funny guy and keeps us well entertained. Test are tricky, but I think the tests are going to be tricky for any econ class since econ itself is not an easy subject to master. Read before each lecture!! So then when he lectures you don't sit in class with a blank look on your face.

He is a great teacher. Attaindance is not required but I do not see how you could pass without going. Your grade is based on 3 tests so if you do not do good on exams do not take. He is very helpful and very easy to approach. Took for 201 and 202. FYI tests are hard. If you do not study you will not pass!!!!

Taught the entry-level class very well. A little difficult to understand at times, always willing to clarify what he just said. Explains in detail what to expect on tests.

He is a great teacher. He knows exactly the best way to get the ideas across to his students. It is not an easy class. The theories can be confusing. The test are a little hard, but if you study you will do fine.

He has been the best teacher I have ever had! I wish all teachers were as dedicated as he is....

Extremely good professor. Very knowledgeable and funny. Keeps class interesting by telling great stories. Took him for Econ 202 b/c he was so good. You must spend time outside of the classroom learning the material as well as pay attention and take good notes in class. It will only benefit you when it comes time to take one of the 3 exams.

I hate microeconomy but he makes it interesting and understandable.

Incredibly intelligent, uses relevant, coherent examples. Also pretty funny. Very engaging lecturer.

this instructor seems to really care about his students. Grade based on average of 3 exam scores. Must master language used on exams to do well in the class. Lectures are interesting as a matter of my own opinion. Great guy, tough subject, get wording and good luck! don't forget to study.

Great professor, and hilarious! The grade in my class was solely based on exams, so stay on top of the material so you perform well on them. He's not 'hard' really, just make sure to attend EVERY lecture and complete EVERY problem he assigns, and you'll be fine.

Such a great teacher, so great that I am taking him for micro next semester. I'm not going to lie econ was not easy I earned my grade, but he made this class so enjoyable I never missed a class. Class is not mandatory but, tests are straight from the lectures. If you need help go to his office hours. He doesn't respond quickly to email

Very Intelligent guy and very skilled at teaching. He knows what he is talking about, and as long as you write down everything that he writes down and study hard, you will do fine in this clas!

Great professor, and explains things in great detail. Econ is a hard subject but he makes it less complicated. Coming to class is need in order to pass because you need to take notes. Reading the text will help the having the note will help clarify what you read. Has some funny stories and tells a good joke now and again.

Teaches Econ the way it needs to be taught! Amazing Professor!!!

His lectures are easy to follow, however do not meet his tests. On one test, 68% of students failed. He asked for suggestions for easier tests, then berated anyone who gave a suggestion. When the best students in the class can't finish the tests due to time, they are obviously too hard. I will get an A, and still feel his tests are unfair.

Sweetheart and super helpful. Pretty funny too. The subject itself is really hard but he breaks it down so everyone can understand. You just have to do all you can to prepare for the flippin tests which are brutal until he takes pity on you and throws you an easy one. I would take him again!

He is awesome.

first eoon class of my freshman year and I would have to say choosing this professor wold have to had been my best decision ever. tests are not hard if you listen to lecture and do study guides however you do have to pay attention in class and not miss any days!!!

He is a good guy and wants his students to succeed, but his class was brutal. On every exam, 15/50 students had a C or higher and the highest grade on any of the exams was a 92. He told us 1. That the practice exams were harder than the actual exams and 2. That the practice exams and study guides covered all of the concepts on the exam. Both False

First test half the class failed. I find the class easy enough and never read the book but i recommend paying attention else itll be rough. Hes funny but the tests and in class work do not always match up

Dr. Bahkali is a very good instructor. He actually teaches the material. You will leave this class understanding economics far better than when you entered. The best advice I can give is read the book, attend all classes, and do extra practice problems to prepare for exams. But you have to understand the material in order to do well in the class!!

Good Instructor, you need to attend all his classes and take notes, as well as read the book, It's easy If you focus, Good luck.

The whole grade was based on three tests including the final, but they were all multiple choice and straight from the book. Lectures were clear and organized, but you really need to read the book to pass.

A wonderful teacher who makes sure to offer real world applications. He brings extensive knowledge and understanding of his field to his class. Showing up to class and taking good notes will take you far in his class. He makes sure to provide all of the resources you will need to be ready for tests and quizzes. I will take one of his classes again

Makes things so easy to understand and very approachable!

I'm not very good at ECON, but he explained most things in a way that I could understand. However, I also read the book and did all the sample problems he gave us. Your grade is base off 3 tests only, so study hard.

Very well laid out, interesting, and (mostly) clear lectures. More than willing to answer questions/clarify on the spot or after class. Managed to get us laughing. The tests were tough, the 1st especially, but did end up providing a very generous curve. Take your time on tests, and ask him to clarify ?'s if not sure. He was always happy to do so!

You MUST be consistent with attendance, homework, and reading to do well in this class. He's a great professor, but his course is difficult.

great teacher! amazing lectures and really funny! he is a good man with many examples to teach. I recommend to all.

Dr. Bakhali is a really great and funny professor. You definitley need to go to class to understand all the material, but its a pretty easy class overall. He gives 4 exams and there is online homework, but it is not too much work. You have to really study hard though and work for your grade.

Really great professor!

Funny and not too hard if you go to class.

I never opened the text book, but I attend every class. You basically have to ask questions and dont be afraid to do so. The exams were pretty hard so studying was a definite must. He is a great professor though!

Prof. Bakhali is one of the best teachers, especially considering the nature of this class being very hard. You NEED to attend his classes if you want a solid grade. He curves reasonably and encourages you to engage because things can get confusing. His lectures are heavy but fun, because he shows how every topic ties together into the economy.

Really funny and though the course can be a little tasking, he puts efffort into making sure you pass

Really really Good lecture, but exams are hard.

Excellent professor, good lectures. Strict about cell phone/class distractions. There are 4 exams, plus weekly online homework (code found in your book, so buy book early). No homework extensions or make-up exams. He rounds-up grade for participation and effort. Attend class, take good notes, ask questions and you'll pass with a good grade.

The class is pretty much just making sure you know when deadlines are. It was all done through an online software that is pretty easy to navigate. The exams are proctored through your webcam though so you'll need that.

The class was pretty easy. All you have to do is read the textbook before the deadlines and you'll do just fine. If you have a question, the response time can vary between less than one day to a couple days.

His lectures are quite engaging, and he explains concepts very well. He does not force people to memorize formulas, which is something I really appreciate. He does expect you to take macro first, but that does not cause too many issues for those who didn't. Attendance is very important for this class, so don't skip!

I throughly enjoyed this class. The professor clearly loves the subject and did great lectures. To succeed, I'd say follow up the in person lectures with the textbook readings. Many students didn't attend class and I'm not sure how they did, but I'd advise you to attend as many lectures as possible!

Great professor! Dr. Bahkali lectures for the full class time but repeats things as necessary and includes real-life references. He is responsive to emails and respectful of all students. Online homework and quizzes and 4 in-person multiple choice exams. He does not curve grades, but the resources are there for you to get an A if you study!