3.5

Sofyan Azaizeh

Economics - Florida State College at Jacksonville

3.5
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
49%
Would Retake
104
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

49%

Would Retake

104

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What Students Say

THIS CLASS IS SO HARD

ECO2013 - 4.0 rating

He is an excellent teacher in economics

ECO2013 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

84%

Textbook Required

11%

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Based on 84 reported grades
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B: 16
C: 10
A-: 10
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Participation matters (30)
Lecture heavy (24)
Caring (21)
Lots of homework (20)
Test heavy (18)
Clear grading criteria (15)
Respected (13)
Gives good feedback (12)
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Reviews (104)
5.0
2.0
ECO2013
Mar 11, 2015

Professor Sofyan is awesome! I took him for Macro and Micro. 3 or 4 Tests, and about 1 homework assignment each week. There is a project in 2023. Book is helpful but not required. Would recommend to anyone. He doesn't like it when you miss class, all class is a lecture. Very cool guy.

2.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 25, 2015

Cares 100% about attendance. If you miss 4 classes, you get an FN no questions. I had to withdraw because of this. Is not understanding at all. The lectures are confusing and he doesn't spend much time explaining if you're confused. Tests are online, but in class. Have to bring your own laptop for the tests. Would not take him again.

3.0
4.0
ECON2023
Grade: B+
Apr 9, 2015

If you start missing class, it shows in how he treats you, honestly. toward the end of this semester he got really mad about attendance and made a mandatory policy, one point off your grade when your late, with just a month of class left... nice enough guy, but his standard is very high, and it all comes down to tests. wouldnt recommend.

3.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2015

Cool guy. He tries to get students engaged and participation really does matter. However, if you're shy or socially anxious, he doesn't really take that into consideration. He won't ever call on someone or put them on the spot, so that's good, but he expects you to speak up and participate, which can be hard for shy people. Good teacher, tho.

4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2015

LOVE this Prof. After ea. chapter, expect a "test" (really just hw-get 3 chances for highest grade). Participation points during class or if go see during office hours. Don't be late tho- hates tardiness. If you need help (like I did half-way thru), don't be afraid to go to his office bc he is always willing to help out a student. Would take again!

3.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: C
Apr 27, 2015

He's really helpful but the lectures are confusing and there isn't much material to work with besides the homeworks and the lecture notes. Come to class, study for the first two test (like REALLY study!) and you'll most likely pass with an A or B. I wouldn't really recommend him but he's a nice guy. The homeworks are like 40+ questions each so.....

4.0
3.0
ECO2013
May 1, 2015

He is very nice, but gets really mad if you disrespect him. For example, do not answer phone calls even if you walk out the classroom. Do not be late. He gives extra credit if you dont miss any class. He loves you if you speak in class. Every exam is made up of homework questions.

4.0
3.0
ECO2023
Grade: B+
May 13, 2015

Good professor, will help you if you ask. Homework every week, 3 exams and a moderately difficult project. Overall if you work toward a good grade he will help you. He knows a substantial amount on Economics.

1.0
5.0
ECO2023
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 26, 2015

This class sucked! He reads off the power points that you could just be doing at home. He is monotone. He doesn't explain anything and explains the graphs and easy things but not the hard things. I dropped this class cause i didn't wanna fail. So don't take if you want easy and to explanations.

4.0
5.0
ECO2013
Grade: C
Dec 6, 2015

THIS CLASS IS SO HARD!! On top of it being hard HE TRICKS students with DIFFICULT questions & MAKES HIS EXAMS almost impossible for students to pass! I don't even understand Y he would do that! Anyways, DO NOT TAKE HIM! If your content with STUDYING HARD & getting a D or C then take him! He is very nice and helpful but his class misrepresents him!

5.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2015

Great man. will be there is you need him to be helped me through some very rough times and this man and his class will never be forgotten. highly recommended.

5.0
5.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2015

Dr. Sofyan is such an amazing professor!! He is so well respected, and truly cares about his students education! The material was very difficult, so it does require a lot of studying but his lectures are very detailed and helpful. Don't expect this to be an easy A' but expect a very kind and determined professor who is willing to help you anytime!!

5.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2015

Professor Azaizeh was such a great professor. There was hw like every week, each about 40 questions. The exams are about 45-50 questions. They can be VERY tough if you do not study. 1 week in advance you should start reviewing for his exams. His office hours are flexible and he's really able to explain anything to you if you need it. Attend class!

4.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2015

Sofyan is a passionate teacher. He really wants everyone to understand and will help. Utilize the office hours! He's so nice, and helpful and truly cares about your understanding. You MUST participate in this class, it's part of your grade.

5.0
1.0
ECO2023
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2015

Love him! Took him for macro and micro economics the class is not hard he explains everything in his slides, you just have to study, plus he's cool . Great teacher got A's in both classes.

4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Apr 25, 2016

Participation is a must. Homework for every chapter. Very nice, helpful professor. Always willing to help. 3 exams including the final. Not an easy A, you must study. Questions on exams come from homework, different numbers.

5.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A+
Oct 11, 2016
Would take again

Great prof, he taught from powerpoint: the student still has the choice to buy the book or not (I didnt and I saved $200) but I think its not needed. He likes participation so if youre one of those students, study the powerpoints he uploads on Bb. Homework is manageable, talk to him if you have sched probs, he seems to be understanding

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ECO2013
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

The subject itself isn't all that interesting. However, he does try to make it interesting and it shows that he loves economics. The homework is online and you can take it up to three times. He is really nice and honestly cares about his students.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

He's such a nice professor and he really has a passion for economics so it's easy to listen during lectures. Teaches through power-point and he hinted that you don't need the textbook, which you don't. Three exams, homework for every chapter. STUDY STUDY STUDY! The exams are a little hard. He is always willing to explain until you understand.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
ECO2013
Feb 6, 2017
Would take again

He's a really great professor just make sure you attend class and pay attention to his lectures. The quizzes are very identical to the tests so ask questions and study and it will be an easy A.

5.0
2.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

Sofyan is such an amazing professor! He is such a sweet and caring professor. His class is super easy if you just pay attention to the power points in class and do well on the hw just as you would do on a test. Learned alot in his class! Definitely would recommend and take again!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Aug 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Online class; use PowerPoint, no book required for this class, but it is definitely needed for those taking Macro for the first time; not enough time for online tests esp. because of the word problems. He was extremely slow about grading assignments. Slow response to emails, as well.

5.0
2.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2017
Would take again

He genuinely wants his students to succeed, not just in school, but also in the real world. I'm hesitant to say that he lectures because he makes them light-hearted (it doesn't feel like a lecture). He only gives a few tests which are based directly off of the notes and homework. The only time I've seen him frustrated is when someone had a phone.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: C
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Sofyan is an amazing prof and I respect him for it but he will make you work for that grade you deserve. If you don't do anything prepare to get a D or F. 2 Exams and a Final, homework is online through BB, bring your own laptop to class on exam days. Take notes, it will help you on your homework. x3 chances to redo homework. and no phones in class

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
3.0
5.0
ECO2013
Grade: A-
Dec 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class requires a lot of studying and is NOT an easy A! The exams are HARD (2 exams, 50 questions each) because he crams so much material into them. You can't just memorize, you have to actually fully understand each concept and apply it! His lectures are a little boring. Only take him if you want to really learn and or majoring in Economics!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Tests are tough
5.0
2.0
ECO2013
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

EASY A! There are 3 tests overall, you just study the powerpoint and homework! Take this professor if you want an A!

3.0
5.0
ECO2013
Grade: C
Dec 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's a good teacher and a cool guy but man, this was the hardest "math" class ever. He simply just covers so much material in the course. Every class is him talking the whole time just to cover everything. It's the toughest class I've taken in 5 semesters at FSCJ.

Respected
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: C+
Dec 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

His tests are extremely hard and half of the time he doesn't even teach the material that we are being tested on. Sofyan treats students differently regarding answering questions. When you ask a question he makes you feel dumb while answering it which is inconsiderate because he really isn't good at teaching to begin with.

Participation matters
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

He's very passionate about his teaching and I learned alot from his lectures. Doing the homework also recaps what he said in class and there are pop quizzes about the last chapter discussed so be prepared for those. There are a few exams and a final at the end.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Hes cool

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
4.0
ECO2023
Grade: B-
Dec 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This has easily been one of the most difficult classes I've taken in a very long time. He's very passionate about the subject but unless you are intending to study economics I would not take this class. Tests are pretty much impossible to make an A on. He's very nice but overall he can be a very tough grader.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

He is an excellent teacher in economics. To pass his test, read over the PowerPoint and look over the homework because they actually help. Ive gotten high Bs on his test. Its not really a pop quiz because he tells you when it is. Homework and assignments are easy. Participate a lot in class. Dont need your textbook. Study hard and good luck!

3.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Everyone rating him negatively are butt hurt Early College kids who didn't get the A they wanted. Oh Boo Hoo, you didn't get an A and barely took his class seriously, how sad for you. HONESTLY, professor Sofyan is a genuine guy and a caring professor. Personally, i struggled on his exams, but i barely studied for it. His lectures were really boring

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Feb 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Sofyan is so sweet and caring! The class was pretty difficult, but I think ECO is a hard subject. I struggled bcause I didn't listen in class n procrastinated (still got an A). To make the class a lot easier, just listen to the lecture, if you have questions or don't understand ask in class n DON'T leave off the homework until the last second!

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
4.0
ECO2023
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2018
Would take again

Homework necessary to learn the content, he wants the student to succeed.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
2.0
ECO2023
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

The key to his classes is participation. Ask questions if needed. No textbook necessary so that saves you some $200. Do the hw and use up all three chances, that is basically your whole grade and the exam questions are almost exactly like the hw ques. Great prof but if ure a boring student this would be a boring class.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
ECO2023
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

Your grade in this class is based off of the homework's and tests. You get 3 chances to get your hw right and there is no need to buy a textbook. All classes are lecture classes but I would recommend asking questions and participating. Professor Sofyan is a great professor. Tests are similar to the homework's too!

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
MAC2013
Grade: C
May 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Honestly the homework was so easy but the test were nothing like what he would talk about in class. Hes very hard to follow its a self taught class. I feel like he doesnt teach well he just reads the PowerPoints. This class is very comparable to a high school class because thats how he makes it feel. He complains a lot too! Just do the HW!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A-
Aug 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Not the GREATEST online professor. DB every week but opens it the week of. 3 exams all opened on the day it was due, read book and PP's. Assignments were NOT clear, just general instructions, when asked to elaborate, responded late to email and no late work is accepted. Also graded work late into the semester. Lesser of 2 evils. (the professor)

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Oct 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor is SUPER caring and understanding! Participation definitely matters. If you enjoy listening to lectures, this is the class for you. Gets a bit hard to focus and the students tend to fall asleep but it's a pretty easy class. Test questions come from the homework.

Participation matters
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Azaizeh is a caring professor but his lectures are long and boring. Theres two exams (50 questions each, covering four chapters) and a final. The key is to study the homework and powerpoints, its almost the same as homework but he changes some of it. This class is not an easy A and you have to study and work for it.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ECO2023
Nov 30, 2018
Would take again

Professor Sofyan is a very good instructor, he teaches well with a bit of an accent( not too hard to get over) and genuinely wants his students to do well. You should try to make every single class, pay attention, and take good notes. make sure to do your homework early because if you have questions he has very good office hours and loves to help.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2019
Would take again

This class was very easy for me because everything that was in the homework was taught by him in his lectures. There is homework on every chapter we cover but it's easy. He does have a strong accent but you can hear clearly what he speaks. If you love economics he is the teacher for you because he loves to teach. One thing you should do is listen.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
2.0
ECO2013
Sep 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He's very efficient at what he does. He knows how to teach a very condensed subject; however, he teaches with powerpoints for every class. It's nice, yes, but this means the lights are always off. His voice is mellow, so it becomes easy for people (not just me) to fall asleep in his class. It's important to pay attention, otherwise you won't get it

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
ECO2013
Grade: A-
Oct 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The class is very boring because of the material, nothing against the professor. He explains things so well though that he over explains and you'll probably zone out. He lectures on slides and you do a 40 question homework every week thats all on quizlet. If you cheat you're gonna have to study your ass off for the exam.

4.0
3.0
QMB2100
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Great proffesor good explanations, alot of class lecture.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Professor Azaizeh has been one of my favorite professors of all time. He has such a deep understanding of economics and explains it amazingly. It can be a lot to tackle, but he makes sure to explain concepts in a manner that makes them easiest to understand. He's incredibly funny and very kind and I would absolutely take him again.

Respected
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
ECO2013
Dec 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Azaizeh was a nice professor. Economics was a hard subject for me, so I had to study extra. He lectures with PowerPoints and there's a homework and an assignment for each chapter. The tests were difficult, and even though they have questions taken from the homework, he changes the numbers around so you can't just memorize the homework answers.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
ECO2013
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

While I did like Professor Azaizeh, I did not much enjoy the topic. Azaizeh was pretty clear with his lectures, but sometimes the material just did not sink in, or I would find myself with my mind elsewhere and would have to refocus my attention. The homework came directly from the PowerPoint he lectured on though. Two exams, one final.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2019
Would take again

Lectures are very boring, but would be difficult to pass the class without them.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

Professor Azaizeh is a great professor. Hes caring and he does what he can to help his students succeed. This is a fairly difficult course, but he does a good job at breaking down and explaining difficult concepts.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

Amazing teacher, the class was easy and the homework and assignments were clear and easy to do. The tests are based on the homework and he's fun to have !! I highly recommend for economics !

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
4.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Study hard for the exams, as you have to recall specific written answers and know how to solve certain math problems. Participation is a grade, but you just have to speak up in class and show up to his office hours and you're all set. Do all your homework on time, too, and you'll pass with a good grade!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Dec 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Azaizeh's class is an hour and fifteen minutes of PowerPoint-aided lecture. 30-50 question homeworks each week/chapter, some weeks an Excel assignment. Tests mirror homework, but still important to understand concepts. Failed 2 of 3 exams (didn't study at all) and still ended up with a B. He does have an accent, but was not a problem for me.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is such a sweet professor. His work is difficult and his lectures tend to get confusing, but he does his best and really cares for his students. He offers extra credit but you still need to work hard and do well in class. As long as you take notes, do the work, don't goof off, and pay attention, you'll pass.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
ECO2013
Mar 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He wasnt horrible, but wasnt the best. I always had to have some kind of energy drink to get through it because it was so boring. If you arent into economics & taking it just for credits i probably wouldnt take his class. Although hes super nice, the lectures are confusing & the tests were much harder than expected.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
ECO2013
Apr 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Terrible. We learn from powerpoints. He is not accommodating or flexible which makes the students lives that much harder with all the other work we have. I get grades back and dont even know how or why things are wrong so how exactly am i learning anything??

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ECO2013
Apr 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I am not sure if its just me or because it was online due to quarantine, but I have never struggled so much in a class. I am normally an A student and currently have a D in the class. Ive asked for extra assignments for extra credit and was ignored.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
ECO2023
Apr 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Way too much work, each week there is a quiz and also a 30-40 question homework (basically another quiz) and discussion. You do so much work for very little points but then the final is 325 points which makes no sense. He also assigned work on holidays & over spring break so you get no breaks at all. He is not very involved and grades extra slow.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ECO2013
Apr 27, 2020
Would take again

I've taken a few econ classes throughout high school and college & can say without a doubt that Prof. Azaizeh is the best econ prof I've ever had. He genuinely loves the subject & wants you to understand & love it too. I had him for lecture but switched online because of corona and he was super accommodating and wanted to help us however he could.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
5.0
ECO2013
Apr 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is by far the hardest class ive ever taken in my life. The exams given are weighted extremely heavily and we were never given enough time to complete the exams. Class time was about and hour and we had 52 questions, so it was hard to do all the math and finish in time.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ECO2013
Apr 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tests are hard does not have enough time to take it, and there are questions that werent covered in the powerpoint slides.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
ECO2013
Apr 28, 2020
Would take again

DR. Sofyan was a great professor! I took his economics class online as elective credit and he does not require much. Discussions are easy, his work was always due on a Monday which was very convenient for me because I was taking 3 other classes on top of his, so it made it very easy to turn in work on time. I would take his class again!

Respected
Graded by few things
Caring
3.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
May 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

you have 4 exams and homework every week. The exams are long and you MUST study for them. If you study, they will be easy. You must memorize terms and A LOT of formulas. The formulas will get very confusing if you dont have them memorized. The teacher himself is a good choice, hes not that strict and wants some fun and to answer your questions.

1.0
5.0
ECO2013
Grade: C
Aug 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The only good thing about this class is that homework is due on Monday. If you dont well on the exams you will fail the class. The exams are heavily weighted. It says book is not required but thank God purchased the book because thats what helped me pass this class. Im so happy I dont this professor next semester. Im just glad I got a C!

4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

While I have not finished the class yet as we still have the final exam left to go. Let me start by saying this class was difficult for everyone as it was Live-online class with Lectures you most definitely needed to attend. Professor Azaizeh cares about his students and is willing to help them pass if they want to pass. I can't wait for ECO2013.

Lecture heavy
Caring
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
ECO2013
Grade: B-
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Took the class online due to COVID. Prof. Azaizeh is serious and gets to the point. Engages students by asking questions. Everything is taught off PowerPoints. He's a good guy, but the class is just very difficult. Lots of formulas to remember. There are 2 tests and a final. Test questions can pull from the Excel assignments. Not my 1st choice.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class was tough, lots of assignments and exams were loaded. If you failed the exams, your grade is very hard to pull up. Heavy lecturer, lots of information, hard to memorize everything in short amount of time.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

My classes got switched and I ended up with him. He's okay though, but his discussion boards get a bit difficult.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: C
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

I took this professor for macro and he was pretty good. His tests are very hard if you don't understand the basic concepts. If you don't do well on the tests your grade will suffer. my main positive with him is that he is caring and wants his students to do well.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Caring
4.0
3.0
ECO2023
Grade: A
May 13, 2021
Would take again

Pay attention to the lectures as there is a lot of crucial information given. If you are taking this course as a live-online; it is required to turn your camera on for tests and and regular classes.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
ECO2023
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

Challenging course but great professor to help you overcome obstacles.

4.0
3.0
ECO2023
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Easy class. All you have to do is read the module work and do quizzes/homework every week. Super helpful professor and will answer quickly to emails.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
ECO2023
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

This was a great class I would take again

Gives good feedback
Respected
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Feb 3, 2022
Would take again

During the lectures make sure to take notes. There were not a lot of tests but they were worth a lot and if you work hard and participate you will pass.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ECO2013
Grade: C
Jun 11, 2022

This Professor does not help. Course material is difficult. You will not understand if you are a student who needs help with breaking down concepts. I hope I get a passing grade because the success of his students is not his priority.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2022

Participation is required. There is a lot of course material to cover in a short amount of time. The tests are extremely weighted, and I think I almost fell asleep several times in his class. But, he is a good and kind teacher, he just teaches a boring subject.

Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ECO2013
Grade: D
Nov 30, 2023

Do not take his class. This course is very complicated and none of the information he's given to us was helpful. I wish I could've taken this class in person. Way too much information to take in as a "lecture". 4 assignments due in one day. It's ridiculous.

3.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2023

This class wasn't terrible,VERY lecture heavy and 3 weekly homework assignments. 3 exams in total. He has a huge passion for economics and is happy to answer any questions you have. The class was 2.5 hours long and every single boring minute of it was spent lecturing (minus the ten minute break!). Overall pretty decent but not my style of learning.

Lots of homework
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

This was my favorite class this semester. Professor Azaizeh is very good at teaching and I would recommend taking his class. The home-works are all online and are very easy. There are only 3 tests and if you review all the homework and practice questions, its the same questions on the tests, so you'll pass with no doubt.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
2.0
3.0
ECO2023
Grade: C
Apr 21, 2024

Discussion post, plus two assignments each week. One project and three exams. No textbook used. Some questions on assignments weren't located anywhere in reading material, which made it difficult to get correct. Feedback was never helpful. Would not recommend this professor.

3.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
May 4, 2024

I love this professor as a person, he is very kind. I enjoyed asking him questions due to his passion about his work. However, his lectures were incredibly dry. He also assigns a lot of homework and a lot of times the questions are confusing, inconsistent, or straight up wrong. His exams are also the same way. A lot of work for an elective class.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Caring
4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

You can tell he really cares about his students and wants us to do well. Exams are a bit difficult and doesn't give review, so you have to study your notes and homework. Assignments and homework are easy and help balance your grade if you don't do well on exams. Must participate cause he gives participation grade at end of semester. Really nice guy

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2024

3.5, but I can only do a 4. After I rented a textbook and took notes on each chapter as much as I could before classes, I found the lectures to be more supplementary instead. The practice questions are mostly based on the textbook, so having the textbook for that really helped me. Not required, BUT I HIGHLY recommend the textbook if you can get it.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

The class is simply set up and helps you succeed. Each week there is module on a reading chapter, with a practice homework, quiz, excel assignment, and discussion. There are 2 major tests and a final for about half the grade as well.

4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A-
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

There's 3 assignments each week that include an excel assignment, a practice that can be repeated as many times as you want, and a quiz that you're able to repeat three times. There's also two tests and a final that make up majority of your grade. It can be a little boring, but as long as you attend lectures and do the work the class is an easy A.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 8, 2025

Cannot recommend this class. Teacher does not have lectures, he posts links to YT videos to explain key concepts that don't use information from the book. He cannot be reached outside of his office hours, which are for 2 hrs, 2 days a week. If you email him with questions, he advises you to see him during office hours. Trick questions in quizzes.

Get ready to read
3.0
4.0
ECO2013
Grade: B+
Apr 15, 2025
Would take again

Nice professor but very strict. If you read the syllabus and don't cheat you should do alright however he is very strict about online exams. Communicated well, homework was very similar every week.

4.0
2.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Apr 23, 2025
Would take again

This professor wants you to participate and ask questions! The good thing is, if you're wrong he won't scold you for it. All you do is come to class on time, take notes, ask and answer questions. If you're good at taking notes and listening for long periods of time, take his class. There is 3 tests, Exam 1, Exam 2, and final exam. Goodluck!

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Apr 23, 2025

Lectures were boring, he read off of power points. Attendance is graded, phones not allowed. He is a good teacher you just have to care to listen. Lots of notes and he teaches all of the class.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2025
Would take again

I took this class face to face. He is a really nice guy and I had no problems. He will read off the slides but he will go in depth and explain the concept very well. The only thing I can say is that you HAVE to pass the exams to pass the class. You also have participate and ask questions as that is graded. Otherwise its not to bad if you study.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
May 2, 2025
Would take again

I took his 13week course, each week we had 2 Quizzes,1 Excel assignment, and a discussion. We also had 3 big exams that made up half of our grade, which were difficult given the question variation. He provides PowerPoints and YouTube videos for each module. Also, 3 attempts on quizzes and unlimited attempts on practice quizzes. Not bad, just study

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
May 5, 2025

He's very strict when it comes to exams and it wasn't enough time for them other than that he's alright I ended with B

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
ECO2023
Grade: B-
May 7, 2025

I understand this class is an online course, but I was genuinely so bored. It was the same quiz, practice quiz, and discussion post every week. There are presentation slides that you can follow which aren't bad, but it becomes v tedious. The exams are so extremely heavy. If u don't do good on one, u fight for ur grade for the rest of the semester.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
ECO2013
Grade: A+
Jul 18, 2025
Would take again

Took both ECO2013 and ECO2023 with Prof. Azaizeh. He is very knowledgeable about what he teaches! He's always happy to help if you have any questions. The class itself can get boring, but it is not too difficult. For the exams, doing the practice/quizzes and reading over the textbook is a huge help. Everything is structured clearly on the syllabus.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
3.0
4.0
ECO2023
Grade: A-
Aug 15, 2025

I took this prof for Macro & Micro. Due weekly for Micro: homework (25 qs), practice quiz (25 qs) and discussion, with 1 excel project & 3 exams. He requires an in-person final exam (didn't for macro tho) and I frequently found questions w/ incorrect answers. He did fix grades after communication. Exams were tough. Be prepared to teach yourself.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
ECO2023
Grade: A-
Aug 19, 2025
Would take again

I took this professor for ECO2013 and his class is set up the exact same way, but no weekly excel assignment. We instead had a project; it was easy. This class also required an in-person final and his test make up close to half your grade. I recommend doing the practice quizzes many times and taking good notes from the PowerPoints he provides.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: B-
Nov 3, 2025

The teacher is VERY passionate, but the lectures are horribly boring. It makes you want to sleep and not pay attention to what he's teaching.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2025
Would take again

There was 3 things due every week but if you took good notes and paid attention when he went into FRED or BLS you would get good grades on all of them. Participation matters so just ask the questions you have, he does go on tangents whenever people don't participate but he was really nice and super easy to contact through his office hours

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
2.0
1.0
ECO2013
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2025

Professor Sofyan is a passionate professor, however, his lectures feel very dry and frankly unhelpful. He grades participation in class discussion rather than attendance. Students who ask lots of questions get better participation grades by consequence. If you're a sharp student who understands concepts quickly your grade will suffer.

Participation matters
Caring
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
ECO2023
Grade: C-
Dec 1, 2025

We "learned" the materials through powerpoints and AP Econ youtube videos. Discussion post, homework, and quiz due every week. Three heavily weighted exams. I wouldn't take this class again.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ECO2023
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2025
Would take again

I took Microeconomics online, but I think it's best to take it in person. Dr. Azaizeh is a passionate professor and wants you to learn. In my opinion, don't let bad reviews deter you. The class is manageable and it's what you make of it. If you don't understand something, reach out to him. I would take him again, but in person for his lectures.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2025

Class very informational, must study to truly understand everything. Teacher is passionate about the class. Make sure to ask questions if you have any.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ECO2013
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Very good professor and very humble person. He has a very real passion for economics and is super eager to talk about it outside of class if you come to his office hours. You can literally just ask him questions on any economic subject in his office and he will give you a harvard-level lecture/answer to your question. Best professor in his dept.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
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