Instructor is an "aquired taste." Tests were challenging and pop quizzes are a smart way to award people for actually COMING to class. The lectures covered a great deal of material. Yes, does cuss at times, but that livens up the lecture. By no means does cussing "ruin a learning environment!"

Steven is an awesome teacher. He explains everthing many times, so even people who never had any econ class can easily catch up. His tests are hard, but there are no suprises. Also, he really cares what the class thinks about tests which is very unusual approach.

If you actually do the work you're supposed to do, you'll do fine in his class. Nothing out of the ordinary is expected of you.

He's seriously one of the best teachers I have ever had in my life. He makes the class interesting, may seem arrogant, but I guarantee you, the info will stick with you forever. Don't miss class!!! His class is very challenging but I still remember everything he taught me to this day.

I found him to be very helpful. I was sick for most of the semester and missed alot of class and one of the test. He just told me to not worry about the test and told me that my grade will be out of 300 instead of 400. If you read the book and actually take time to understand what you read you will be fine.

Most of everything people have said is true. I thought alot of how they felt in the beginning. Talk to him outside of class hes very different. The quizzes are easy if you just do the readings. His test questions come off the books website. Talk in class it makes your life easier. If he is being mean just be mean right back. Doesnt hurt me.

Great teacher.

Great lectures, I retain the information he give and I don't even need to take notes. The lecture really help you understand the subjuect...Fair with test and quizzes

Great teacher, makes the subject matter make sense. extremely fair with quizzes and tests

Had him for ecom and bus/ law wish i had him again.

Fantastic teacher would highly recommend, Wish he would teach more classes. Very attractive/smart. BLW101601

Steven is not the best teacher I've had, not is he the worst. He is not that subjective or biased; he may be a strong advocate for capitalism, when I wrote my first writing assignment, which strongly advocated socialist ideals, he gave me a good grade with three points marked off for structural errors.

Professor Steven is awesome. His class makes you think. He's a college professor, not a high school teacher; he shouldn't have to give you guide sheets. Read the book and pay attention in class and you'll understand. And he double-checks to make sure he answered people's questions... He's my favorite professor, and I like his personality.

Prof. Schamber is one of the best instructors I ever had. He is a professional who is trying to teach his students not only about Econ, but also about professional behavior in student's future careers. If you want an easy class, where you can sleep and do nothing this isn't a good choice. If you want to learn & be/act as an adult you should take it

Arrogant, and derisive

Prof. Schamber's class is very fun; he's not afraid to tease his students, and be teased in return. A lot of raters (with inferiority complexes perhaps)seem to think his humor is maliciously intended, but it's calculated; it provides incentive for timid students to come to class prepared, and keeps the more outgoing students on their toes in class.

He will challenge you to understand the material, not just repeat it like a parrot. Some people complain that he's mean or rude... I don't see that at all. He's just trying to make you think about it before you speak about it. Not an easy A, but not unreasonably difficult. You will get the grade you deserve. Great teacher, but not for the timid...

Schamber is a very good professor. But he is very hard and will not always just GIVE you answers. He teaches the way more professors should. Gives you the resources to analyze and learn, not just regurgitate. If you can't or won't take time to really learn the subject matter, take another professor

Not an easy class with him. He is very clear and goes over important points in class, but his arrogant attitude and sarcasm towards students answers makes you not want to continue on with the work. I would avoid is class if possible.

He is not that bad of a teacher. He is kind of weird at first, but it is not hard to get a good grade. If you are completely lost in the material, I don't know if he can help you that much, so you will have to figure it out on your own.

This guy is good. He is funny, clear, has high but reasonable expectations of his students. His class was for me an enjoyable learning experience.

Schamber is one of the best teachers at Meramec. He expects you to read the material outside of class, but if you actually read it, he is VERY easy. Tests and quizzes come from applying your knowledge and are very straightforward. Those students who said he is hard probably didn't read outside of class. Great prof, would take again.

Type of professor that wants you to think outside the box and will not make things cookie cutter simple because of this. Does assign a lot of work, which may seem overwhelming at first, but it provides lots of practice and ensures better grades, as the homework is waited pretty well to the tests/quizzes. Not an easy class but intelligent teacher.

Great teacher. He expects you to do the work and if you do you will pass this course. He is fun and interesting and uses real world examples.

He is a great professor. Sure you need to study but you're in college. If you do all of the homework, come to class, and pay attention you should do well !

I thought he was awesome and fairly easy so long as you do the following: read outside of class (he makes it easy by requiring you to do a quiz for each chapter), pay attention & take notes during lecture, and study for a few hours for each exam. He definitely can be pompous, but it is kind of funny. He is definitely intelligent & knows his stuff.

He's funny and it's an easy class if you understand economics. If not he is probably not the teacher for you. If you are to pass READ the book AND take notes in lecture.

Strict, but fair. Most of the idiots (the ones he had to re-explain everything to multiple times) dropped the class after the first few weeks. After they left, he really eased up on strictness. His lectures are interesting and there are ample chances for extra credit, including on tests. Just show up and pay attention and you'll do well!

Great teacher. Keeps you on your toes and expects a return of his teachings. His sense of humor isn't for all, but it didn't bother me!

Law is what I'm going to school for. Schamber said the first class that the grade won't come easy. Chapter quizzes over every chapter of book at beginning of class. Miss class? Tardy? Oh well -10 points. Got a 50 on first test and went to him with questions because he doesn't do outlines and he told me how to succeed the rest of the semester.

Took Micro once before and had to withdraw because the instructor was horrible. Took Schamber and he explained it much better and I got an A! He gives enough extra credit so that you can make up some points lost on tests, plus the tests themselves have extra credit built-in (but of course there are still students who fail). Would take again!

I loved this class! His lectures are amazing, as he gives you real life examples and makes things clear through descriptions and explanations. He does NOT chew up the book and regurgitate it for you! He really makes you think about the material. I enjoyed this class immensely. You have to be prepared, though!

Not sure why he's got such a low score. His class is enjoyable, especially when people participate and he doesn't have to get hung up on the same thing all class. He definitely wants the class to be a conversation, as he says on the first day. He knows his law and can be funny. It's not a rigid course at all.

I really liked Prof. Schamber. One of my favorites, he has a certain sense of humor you can either click or clash with. You have a lot of reading, but if you show up to class and understand the course materials, you will do just fine. He gives all conceptual questions on his tests, so make sure you understand what you are covering.

His lecture is pretty interesting, but you have to read the chapters beforehand or else the lectures won't make sense. Homework quiz are due before the day the lecture. He also likes to call on people; everyone in the class has to speak at least once.

Schamber is a great teacher and very smart. Just read your book before class and ask questions if you need to. ECO is Avery interesting class. You need to put some work on it if you want to understand and pass this class with a decent grade.

Firstly I will say this was not a difficult class. Typical note-taking, textbook coverage and test preparation required, but it's not an overwhelming amount of material. I really enjoyed his sense of humor--dry, but fun if you can take a joke. The homework made learning easier, and I enjoyed the weekly discussions. Overall enjoyable class for me.

His BLW201 class had simple guidelines - Post on the discussion board 3 times a week, and do the homework. The discussion board had to have an initial post of 200 words and then the next two responses needed 100. The homework was 50 questions each week. The 2 exams were worth 60% of the grade which was extremely intimidating. Overall great!