Excellent teacher, especially his Pacific Rim class.

Tests are very hard (fill-in), but he is such an easy grader. I have no idea how I pulled off a C.

Great teacher. Will stay after class to explain, or have you up to his office. Everything is clear in class. Very interesting class. Curves at the end of semester. Midterm, paper, and final. I recommend class, not easy but not horrible

I won't lie, he is a hard teacher, but he is smart and willing to help. It takes a lot of effort for a good grade, but the class is interesting and he actually covers all the material. If you show up and take notes, you should do fine. Good teacher.

He is very intelligent and amusing to listen to. His tests are very difficult. I just write anything to fill up two pages and he gives me a "C" with a note "unclear". Oh well. Just rumble on about anything and you'll pass!

Take him if you want to learn!. Cannot pass without studying. His lectures are interesting and important. Got a B and studied very hard. Wants you to understand and is very helpful. Would recomend!!

Extremely knowledgable about these Asian countries for a white man. Take good notes and study study for the test and final. Paper is 10 pages, but you have plenty of time to complete. I recommend because it is very interesting subject which is good.

Very good teacher, knows his stuff, take him if you want to learn but if you are looking for an easy A find someone else.over all he is a very good teacher

He is a very nice man, but it is a very difficult class. No papers or projects. 3 Exams and 7 quizes.

Challenging but engaging class. Mead does a great job of involving the class and keeping things interesting. A lot of work is required though, 2 very detailed exams (with essays), and a 10 page research paper. If you want to be challenged, go for it, if you're looking for an easy A, look elsewhere.

OMg!! I am still taking this class. it is so hard. i hope i pass it with the mercy curve

Too Hard.

Econ 332 was ok, but Econ 315 was hard. You really have to study to pass Dr. Mead's classes. They ARE NOT EASY! He is very knowlegable and is always available to help. He grades hard. He curves at the end,but doesn't like to tell students that he curves b/c he wants them to actually learn the material. Overall, he is a decent prof.

Mead is a nice guy and wants to help. There is three big books that he wants you to read for the class I didn’t read any of them. Just go to class every day and take good notes 90% of the test is from his notes in class.The tests are very hard the highest grade on the midterm was 78% but he curves. our class wrote three short papers he graded hard.

Professor Mead is a nice guy, but a little dull. I had no interest in the course and had to work my butt off to get a B. Its not that the material is hard but the tests are extremely hard because all the questions are fill in the blank and short answers. The class is based on 2 tests and 1 dreadful paper. Hard but fair is what it comes down to.

Gives notes from the start of class til the very end. Gives too much info and not enough time to write everything down before he's onto the next topic. He's fair and a good teacher but tests are very hard. No multiple chice - all short answer & essay. Only 1 midterm, 10 pg paper, & final. Good teacher that wants to help but tests are VERY hard

CSU whiners, complainers, losers and flunkies hate this guy. Is economics your domain? This is the guy to take. He is extremely knowledgeable in Southeast Asia and in development economics. Rather than read off a script, his lectures are engaging and include many examples and interesting stories. Raise your hand, you fool, and ask questions!

best teacher to take the class with. I never had less than A in Econ, or Writing. his class was first and i have myself to blame. Here is what I didn't do that got me in to trouble. READ SYLLABUS&MAKE SURE U UNDERSTAND IT. STUDY FROM BEGINNING. Start doing your assignment early. PARTICIPATE. TAKE NOTES. class is easy, U just have to work for it.

PARTICIPATE, TAKE GOOD NOTES, VERY IMPORTANT, READ THE BOOK FROM BEGINNING AND DONT LEAVE NOTHING FOR LAST MINUTE.VERY INTERESTING SUBJECT&DR. MEAD KNOWS IT DA BEST.EASY TO GET AN A, ONLY IF YOU WORK 4 IT. IF YOU WANT YUR A TO MAGICALLY APPEAR, U R LIVIN IN DREAMLAND. BIG DEAL TO BE IN HIS CLASS EVERY SESSION, FOR YUR OWN SAKE. GOD SPEED

One of the most challenging and interesting classes I've taken. Knowledgable and helpful. You MUST attend class to do well. Tests and quizzes are mostly on lecture notes, some questions on reading. Start on the essay early. ASK QUESTIONS and PARTICIPATE! It makes a difference in your final grade!

Very challenging but equally rewarding. Lectures are dense but interesting, well planned, and well presented. One quiz, one paper and two difficult tests. The hard part is remembering all the details under pressure. Take good notes and be willing work hard and you'll do just fine. When working on the paper take your rough draft to his office hours!

This is not an easy A at all. He knows the material very well. It consists of 1 quiz a week (100 points) and only 5 questions each which sucks. There are 2 exams and 1 final. Exams= 18 questions and Final=24 questions. The math problems one exam are very similar to quizzes. Make flashcards throughout the course to help on vocab part of exam GL

This class was by no means an easy one. I had a lot of fun but I struggled a lot. I think the only reason I got an A was because I put my all into this class. I was a bit disappointed in the end. Anyways, Professor Mead is fair and very kind and dependable. I would take his class and all the hardships I had in it again if I could. Not for the weak.

Although a tad unorganized and confusing at times he is a great professor. He has kickass office hours and is so helpful as long as he can see that youre sincerely trying. No homework, two essays, and 8 quizzes that he takes your top 5 scores. He posts hw problems & their solutions that are basically copies of what hes gonna put on the quiz

Professor Mead's class is difficult, but Micro Econ is a complex subject. His class is interesting. If the student is willing to work then you will be successful. He is beyond helpful and always makes time for his student's. Strongly recommend going to his office hours, he is a very nice guy and finds sincere interest in helping his students.

The material itself was difficult but going to class every day and making sure you take good notes are the keys to passing this class. He helps you out big time by giving you optional* problems to do that are basically whats on the quizzes and a portion of the test. Hes very clear in his lectures and you must review. You will work hard to get an A

The class is not easy at all, the subject is hard and you will need to study. But the good thing is that he is constantly offering you help and really tries to make you pass the course.

Overall a very good teacher that assigns weekly online homework. There was 2 midterms and 2 short papers that weren't very difficult. He also gives a lot of practice questions and practice problems to use for the exams! Study what he gives you and you will pass.

Class consisted of midterm exam, 10 page research paper, and final. Most of the questions for the midterm and final were taken directly from the lecture so take good notes! About 1/4 of the questions were from the readings. He curves the overall class grade at the end.

I took his Economies of the Pacific Rim in fall 2013 and it was one of my favorite courses. I did a term paper on Japan's economic history. The course is a lot of work, but you will come away with a good understanding of the Pacific Rim region, which is of such vital importance to us today in the global economy. Definitely loved the course!

Overall, not too difficult of a class. As long as you read before coming into class, the concepts will be easier to understand. However, the multiple choice on the tests are pretty difficult. As long as you study hard, you should be fine. Ended up with an A- despite average exam and quiz scores.

Great professor! Dr. Mead has an amazing ability to summarize thousands of years of economic development and share a coherent connection between economic events. Lecture attendance are a must because everything said will be reflected on an exam. If I could redo anything, I would have put more into the early essay assignments to get more feedback.

Not the most difficult class you can take. If you do all the work and read the textbook, you will be able to easily pass the class. He is very passionate about the material. There are two midterms + final, online hw, 2 writing assignments, and weekly quizzes.

The class itself is not difficult, there is just a lot of information. Make sure to review major events from each lecture! Typically "Numbered" topics he reviews are the most important. My final did not have reading questions, but my midterm and quiz did which made the difference between getting a low C and a B. Make friends and split the reading.

I just took his class this semester and it was rewarding at the end. It is a class where you need to focus and pay attention to every detail he lectures about. The assigned readings and extra articles will help you on the exams. 80% lecture, 20% books. Tough grader, but I mean I didn't expect anything less from the way he lectures and his exams.

There are a lot of bad reviews for his Pacific Rim course. I actually enjoyed it and learned a lot throughout the course. I'm pretty sure Mead knows he is a tough grader but gives a decent grade as long as you show some sort of critical thinking in your responses. I was failing the course up until the essay and final and managed to somehow get a B.

His class is basic and straightforward. You have to buy the online assignments and you'll have a quiz every week about them and problem sets. Lecture every class but not mandatory. 2 writing assignments and 3 exams. Study before each of them and you'll be fine; there's not much that goes in the grade book.

Quiet honestly, he is a very good teacher. Felt like he held the class to a very high standard, and the exams require you to really know the topic. No multiple choice, all Identification or free response. Hardest part is the required paper, which is not easy at all. DO NOT SIT ON IT. It's 33% of the grade and he deducts for each day it is late.

Professor Mead is really passionate about what he is teaching. The material is challenging at times, but I think it is worth the time and effort if you are interested in getting familiar with Asian economies. Exams are difficult, but if you take notes and do the readings, you will be fine.

Very tough for a lower division course. The ungraded problem sets that he assigns are mandatory if you want to pass the quizzes and exams. Homework is worth almost nothing, so tests, quizzes, and papers make up the majority of your grade. But he does care about his students, any question will be answered and he will remember your name.

Provides all the resources you need to succeed in his class. Do the practice problem sets, SHOW UP TO CLASS, make flashcards, and you will be fine. His teaching is ok given econ is tough for most ppl. PARTICIPATE! Quizzes are tougher, but exams are easy. There's 3 sections of the exam: multiple choice, fill in the blank vocab, and free response Qs.

He has a big knowledge of awesome sharing. But you shouldn't take him if you're not good at English while his class doesn't have slides, you must take notes on your own.

Interesting class, the professor is knowledgeable. For once, you definitely NEED to show up to class since a good 80% of the quiz/test are notes. Your grade will get curve, just know if you put in effort, it will be rewarded. My advice: study guide files and your notes are your best study guide, please look at them before a quiz/test.

Amazing professor. This class will be a breeze if you are taking notes and paying attention. YOU MUST ATTEND in order to pass the class. Most of what is on the test is based on his lectures and his worksheets that he posts online. DO the practice problems and go to office hours if you aren't understanding. He is super nice and willing to help and.

He's a great professor if you actually want to learn it, go to his office hours and talk when he asks questions in class and he will like you. Quizzes are kind of hard but tests are very simple to figure out.

Great professor. As long as you do the practice problem sets he provides, the quizzes and exams shouldn't be too difficult.

Professor Mead is great. Do the ungraded problem sets and you'll do great on the quiz. Exams are split into 3 parts: Multiple choice, Vocab, and problem solving (similar to the quiz and ungraded problem sets). Written assignments are harshly graded on grammar and content (clear rubric provided). Reading the textbook before class would be helpful.

This was the best and toughest class I have ever taken in college. Dr. Mead has in-depth knowledge, given that the subject material is his specialty. That said, his goal is to teach you material, not get an easy A. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE UNWILLING TO PUT IN THE WORK. If you are, you will learn a lot. Goodluck.

Great Prof.! 7 Quizzes are based on the ungraded problem sets, so study those & you'll pass. Lectures are long but sometimes interesting; take notes on Smart Book prior so you can follow along. Exams are difficult; study the ungraded sets, memorize vocab (quizlet helps), & understand concepts to pass. Class is manageable / passable IF you try.

Professor Mead is an amazing but his class is very hard. If you want to do well in his class you must do the problem sets which are almost identical to what he gives on the quizzes. If you have time after class he provides an SI leader which is a good tutoring tool that reviews a close identical to what he will give on quizzes, midterms and final.

You will be graded on only about 5 assignments, all of which require a lot of heavy lifting. Also, lectures are not posted online after class, so if you don't get the notes from class, you're pretty much out of luck. He really cares about what he is teaching, which is refreshing. It's just very lecture dense, and fairly convoluted as a topic.

Read the assigned hw chapters and pay attention to lectures and you'll be set. Cares about students understanding the concepts. Two papers due throughout the semester. The class involves basic algebra. Easy class as long as you show up. Only allows hand written notes, so be careful if that's something you don't like. Responds to email quick.

Really good guy, very knowledgeable. Exams and Quizzes are all Reading and Lecture specific though, so attend classes regularly and take good notes.

His lectures were pretty helpful. If you want to do well, go to class and practice the ungraded problem sets.