3.6

Tanista Banerjee

Economics - Auburn University

3.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
61%
Would Retake
129
Reviews
3.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

61%

Would Retake

129

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

51

4

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14

What Students Say

Doesn't teach the material well at all

ECON2020 - 1.0 rating

Drop while you still can

ECON2030 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

16%

Textbook Required

40%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 58 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
B (11)
B+ (7)
Grade Distribution
A(21)B(16)C(8)D(5)F(0)A-/B+(10)
Based on 64 reported grades
A: 15
B: 11
B+: 7
A+: 6
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (18)
Caring (13)
EXTRA CREDIT (12)
LECTURE HEAVY (11)
Respected (11)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (11)
Lecture heavy (11)
TEST HEAVY (10)
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Ratings by Course

ECON3020

5.0

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ECON2020

3.7

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ECON2030

3.7

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ECON1020

3.2

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MICROECON

2.6

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MICROECON

3.6

ECON2020

2.7

ECON2030

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ECON1020

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Reviews (129)
1.0
5.0
ECON2020
Oct 21, 2011

She is incomprehensible. Take someone else if possible.

1.0
3.0
ECON2020
Oct 26, 2011

Try to avoid her if possible!

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Oct 26, 2011

Simple exams and online hw. Pretty easy. Strict with the rules and took the whip to my roommate who is a bum.

4.0
1.0
ECON2020
Nov 9, 2011

Sure, she is incomprehensible at times, but if you use your common sense, you can figure out what she's saying most of the time. Notes are straightforward, and tests are easy. Just do well on tests, do the online homework, and participate in class for BONUS.

4.0
1.0
ECON2020
Nov 10, 2011

I agree that her English is not the best, and her voice is extremely annoying, but the class is SO EASY. What more do you want?

1.0
3.0
ECON2020
Nov 17, 2011

hHer voice really hard to listen too. Her lectures are very disorganized , and to follow. She write on sheets of paper on a projector , and then another sheet so its hard to follow. She talks about the different definitions in a way that makes a easy concept really difficult to understand..

1.0
4.0
ECON2020
Nov 17, 2011

She is very difficult to understand, which makes it harder to focus during her class. I am not the best at micro to begin with, but she is not very helpful either. I would take someone else, unless you're phenomenal at this subject.

2.0
4.0
ECON2020
Nov 30, 2011

Hard to understand. If you get her and don't plan on reading the text book then don't buy it. She never uses it. Homework is online. Overall I do not advise you to take her. I hear the other teachers are much better and easier.

3.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 3, 2011

I don't get why everyone is complaining. The class is SUPER EASY. She occasionally gives out bonus points (average points) if you GO TO CLASS.

5.0
2.0
ECON2020
Dec 6, 2011

She is easy to understand and she is not at all In comprehensive. The students who never come to class complain. If you come to class and follow the class notes it is an easy class.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 6, 2011

Great class. Easy to understand and easy to get a good score if you come to the class.

1.0
5.0
ECON2020
Dec 7, 2011

You can barely understand her. She is a nice lady, but does a terrible job teaching this class. I WOULD NOT recommend her...

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 7, 2011

She did a great job. I highly recommend this class. It is not difficult to understand her class if you regularly go to class.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 7, 2011

Great class.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 7, 2011

Tannista works very hard to teach this class. Great teacher, I highly recommend this class.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 8, 2011

This is my best class.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 13, 2011

She is a wonderful teacher..but you MUST go to class.. I received an A in the class.. she gives extra points for coming to class.. BUT u must read the book.. Go to her office hours.. she is a NICE lady.. and very helpful..she gives notes and practice questions to help you for the test.. TAKE HER CLASS !!!!

3.0
4.0
ECON2020
Dec 14, 2011

This class was difficult. I thought her lectures were hard to understand, even though I never missed a class. Her first test was hard, the middle two were easier, but the final was RIDICULOUS. The practice test was not helpful. Overall, she is a nice person but take someone else if you can.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 19, 2011

I did very well in this class. The curve of grades at the end helped a lot. If you go to class you will understand the lecture and the exams. She provides online notes and practice questions which were always helpful. My roommate always complained about this class but he never showed up in class. I recommend this class very highly.

4.0
3.0
ECON1020
Dec 27, 2011

Made an A, but I hated this class until I went to her for help during office hours and she was VERY helpful. A few practice questions were used on tests, 2nd test was entirely practice questions, but the final was crazy and my hardest final of the semester. I hate micro, so maybe if you like it it won't be as bad.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 29, 2011

I liked this class a lot. She was always available during her office hours and was very helpful. Class notes were posted online and was clearly written. Exam grading was fast and fair.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Jan 24, 2012

Great class!!

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Mar 7, 2012

Very helpful and nice teacher.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Apr 3, 2012

Nice organized class. She is very nice and helpful

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Apr 30, 2012

My best class in Auburn. Organized class notes and good lectures. Always helped me when I went to her office.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
May 1, 2012

Easy to get an A in this class. Exams are fair and based on the class notes. She also provides credit for class attendance. She has an accent but explain things very well and provides good notes. Highly recommended class.

5.0
1.0
ECON1020
May 1, 2012

TAKE HER! Tests are pretty much exact to practice questions if not the exact ones, organized print out notes, sweet as can be and willing to help. Class isn't mandatory but gives bonus points for coming on random days. Accent really isn't a problem. Easy A. She explains practice questions better than her lectures! TAKE HER, best Econ teacher!

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
May 3, 2012

Great class! Excellent class notes, good explanation and fair exams. Very helpful professor.

4.0
2.0
ECON2020
Oct 8, 2013

Great class, can be boring. Overall she will help out the class if they are not doing so hot. I took the first exam and made a 75, but somehow ended up with an A as my midterm grade. Don't buy the book you will NEVER use it.

3.0
5.0
ECON2020
Nov 19, 2013

take someone else

5.0
2.0
ECON2020
Nov 19, 2013

My best class in Auburn. Very helpful and good teacher. Practice questions are very useful. I only hear complains from students who never go to the class. Take her,great class!!

5.0
2.0
ECON2020
Nov 20, 2013

Good teacher, good class.

4.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2013

Pretty easy going class. Exams are very similar to the practice questions she hands out. Whatever you don't understand, go to her and ask her about it in office hours. She is VERY helpful there. EASY "B". Very doable "A".

3.0
4.0
ECON2020
Dec 12, 2013

I would not recommend her. She is difficult to understand due to her accent, and if math does not generally come easy to you, you will be confused. She is very helpful... But to me, her tests were hard. If economics is not your forte, DO NOT TAKE HER. Take Finck. Like I'm about to have to do.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 12, 2013

I am not sure why the last comment said that tests were hard. Reasonable tests. I would highly recommend her. Very helpful teacher. Doable A if you regularly go to the class.

5.0
2.0
ECON3020
Jan 8, 2014

If you can take her for Int. Micro do so. She was great. She cares about her students. Makes you think a lot, but that's because the material is tough. Her tests were straight forward and fair. If you go to class and actually care about your grade, making an A is very do-able.

5.0
2.0
ECON2030
Grade: A+
May 5, 2014

She truly wants her students to learn. She provides numerous practice problems. There is definitely a correlation between attendance and your grade. Take her if you have the chance!

4.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B+
Nov 10, 2014

She is a really nice and helpful teacher. She has an accent, but I got used to it quickly. I didn't find this class to be hard, but hard to find the motivation to go. Fairly easy class! I wouldn't recommend skipping it though.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 7, 2014

Easy A, Tests are taken straight from practice questions (Which she gives and goes over in class) and lectures. Going up to the board and doing a practice question will add points to your overall grade as well as showing up on random days. All my friends hate me because of the easy A I got in this class while they got harder teachers. TAKE HER

2.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: C
Dec 9, 2014

The final was unnecessarily hard, and Auburn is nice enough to cut off your ability to review the course after you take the final. So, here I am! Don't miss class! She hands out review questions, and if you weren't there, you don't get them. I was sick, and had a doctor's not but it didn't matter to her. She is also hard to understand.

3.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2014

She gives practice tests in class and for the tests she takes the questions straight from there. The final was way harder then the other tests. She goes fast through her notes and is a little difficult to understand but overall a good teach. Do not miss a test since the make up is hard. Gives a lot of extra credit though.

4.0
2.0
ECON2020
Apr 6, 2015

Her lecture notes are very clear. Plenty of examples. Overall good class.

4.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2015

She is a teacher who explains her material really good but her lectures can be so long. The bright side to her class is that her test questions come from her study guides so it is definitely doable to get an A in her class. Also, make sure you go to class because she will give out the study guides on random days.

4.0
3.0
MICROECON
May 18, 2015

Go to class and get the test study guides and you will do fine. Most exam questions are straight from them. You'll need a myeconlab account but you have unlimited submissions on the homework questions, so there's no reason not to have 100 homework grade. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. You will not need the textbook AT All.

4.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2015

Getting past her accent is a bit difficult, but she explains very thoroughly for the most part. The book is not especially necessary, just listen well in class and take comprehensive notes. She is ready to answer any questions you may have, in or out of class. Hold on to practice problems -very useful for studying for tests.

4.0
2.0
ECON2020
Nov 21, 2015

Very clear class notes. She explains material very thoroughly. Helpful outside the class.

2.0
3.0
ECON1020
Dec 6, 2015

She is extremeellllyyyyyy hard to understand. She has a very heavy accent. I found that I could not take notes and try to understand what she was saying at the same time. I had to do one or the other. She's sweet but I would not reccommend.

4.0
1.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2015

She is a great teacher. Her accent is a little difficult to get past, but its doable. She give A TON of extra credit opportunities. I would take her again. Don't skip her class, it won't make any since if you do.

2.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2015

She was super hard to understand, but if you showed up to class and got all of the study guide sheets the tests are easy. She hands them out on random days so going to class every day is kind of important.. Also do as much extra credit as you can, it can really help at the end of the semester

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Dec 13, 2015

She is a great teacher. My best class so far.

2.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: C+
Dec 14, 2015

Overall the class is pretty easy. Test questions are straight from the practice questions that she hands out. She is very hard to understand though and her lectures weren't helpful at all. Final was pretty fair, overall it was an easy course because the practice Qs she hands out.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2015

Her lectures are very clear. Tests are fair. She is a good and helpful professor.

5.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2016

My best class in Auburn.

5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2016

Doable A if you follow the class. Great class.

2.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is a very boring lecturer. Honestly I had to teach myself because she did not explain the material well. But if you study and go to class to get handouts and bonus points an A is possible.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

TAKE HER. Economics was not a subject that clicked with me, but her exams are very fair if you go to class and get the practice questions. Final was optional this semester.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ECON2020
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

My best class in Auburn. Amazingly caring professor.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Don't recommend. Ended up dropping the class halfway through the semester. She is very knowledgeable about the subject, but not a good teacher. She is often difficult to understand, which is bad for a class as difficult as micro. 3 tests and an optional final. But if you tank the tests, you're screwed because they're heavily weighted.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ECON2020
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

She is a very good teacher. I heard some students struggling and complaining because they did not go to her class. If you do not go to the class then it is difficult to do well in this class. Take her.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
ECON2020
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

Always available during office hours. Dr. Banerjee went above and beyond to help her students. Attendance is not mandatory but recommended.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
ECON2020
Nov 20, 2016
Would take again

Very organized course. Highly recommended.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
ECON2020
Nov 20, 2016
Would take again

She is a good teacher.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON2020
Nov 22, 2016
Would take again

Initially I was not going to the class. After the first test I started going to her class and my understanding of the material and performence improved amazingly. She goes beyond and above to help students.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2016
Would take again

Go to class. Get the handouts. Get a good grade. The tests have similar and sometimes exactly the same questions as the worksheets she hands out in class. The online homework isn't fun, but you can answer until you get it right. Nice teacher. The lecture is boring, but just go to class in case she gives out a handout. The final is optional.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

Go to class to get the review question packets because a lot of those are direct test questions.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: C+
Dec 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Banerjee knows her stuff. She lectures and gives review questions that help alot on the exams. Personally, I didn't click with her teaching style until later in the course and because of how heavily weighted her tests are I didn't do as well as I waned. She's very helpful in office hours. Go to class. Get the review packets. You'll do fine

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Very difficult to understand what she is saying due to accent. Gives a lot of online homework, but you can retry most problems and still get full credit. She gives out practice tests and worksheets that have questions that are word for word identical to those on the tests. Gave two points on my final grade for being in class one day. Easy class

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B-
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She gives out practice worksheets that are word for word on the test so I just went to get those. People say she gives extra credit. They're lying. She chose one day to give extra credit and it only added 2 points to your average. I hated the way she did her class but the homework was easy and the tests were easy if you knew what to study.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

If you go to class, you will pass because she gives worksheets with questions that are word for word on the test. She also knows what she is talking about and is accessible outside of class. The final is optional. She did give one extra credit opportunity which was just showing up to her class and you received two points to your average. Take her.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Banerjee explains material very well. It took me sometime to click the class. But after the first week everything was good. If you go regularly to the class the class is very interesting.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECON2020
Mar 5, 2017
Would take again

Very well respected teacher. Take her.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
Mar 16, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Banerjee explains material very thoroughly.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
4.0
2.0
ECON2020
Apr 25, 2017
Would take again

her tests are only 20 questions but she basically gives you all of the test questions in class. theres not a lot of cushion from homework and stuff so really make sure to study her handouts.

TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ECON2020
Jul 9, 2017
Would take again

Her class is very interesting and I learn many new things in this class. She explains the material clearly in the class and are available outside the class.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
ECON2020
Jul 9, 2017
Would take again

My best class in Auburn because of the organized lecture and availability of the professor when I had confusion about the material.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
Jul 16, 2017
Would take again

I am not an econ major but the class was very interesting because of the professor's teaching style.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ECON2020
Aug 2, 2017
Would take again

The professor explains concepts very clearly. She was always available during her office hours. Very helpful outside the class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
ECON2020
Aug 17, 2017
Would take again

Take her. Very helpful and caring professor.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: D
Nov 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class is very boring mostly due to her very thick Indian accent. She moves through material quickly and constantly is making graphs instead of focusing on the slides. She does give practice questions which is basically the same as the test so be sure to attend class to get those. The test is difficult and you don't need the book.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: D
Nov 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class is very boring mostly due to her very thick Indian accent. She moves through material quickly and constantly is making graphs instead of focusing on the slides. She gives practice questions which is basically the same as the test so be sure to attend class to get those. The test is difficult and you don't need the book.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ECON2020
Nov 10, 2017
Would take again

She is very helpful in and outside the class. The professor makes sure that we understand the concept and explains study materials in detail. The class is very interesting and related to real world application.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
Nov 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Can hardly understand her when she talks and she's very rude, essentially the whole class is based around 3 tests.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: C
Dec 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Did well in highschool in Econ but not here. Tests are hard, but if you get the handouts it helps some but I don't feel like I'm learning anything... except how to memorize the handouts. She gives a little extra credit if you show up for class. Homework only counts 10%... don't recommend this class.

TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
1.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: B-
Dec 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She gives worksheets in class and some of the test questions come from that. Your grade is based on 3 tests and a homework grade. She is very hard to understand and focuses more on drawing graphs instead of learning the concepts behind it. The final is 20 questions and insanely difficult.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Tests are tough
5.0
3.0
ECON2020
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

I did well on the exams and the exams are not difficult. The course was difficult at the beginning but it becomes more understandable and easy as I started going to the class. Also the handouts were helpful.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Banerjee made an exception and graded my test despite the fact that I forgot to bubble the test. Take her.

Participation matters
Tests? Not many
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
ECON2020
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Banerjee was a strict grader but made a lot of effort in the class.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The classes were long and boring. You do not need to go to class unless you get the review sheets for her tests. Those are helpful and almost always exactly the test. I'd take another teacher if you can.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ECON2020
Dec 19, 2017
Would take again

Banerjee did an excellent job teaching this class last semester. Teaching a big class is not easy because students are not willing to participate. I spoke to my friends in the class and we did not want to intereact because of the size of the class. But Banerjee made an effort to make sure that we understand and have enough practice material.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
4.0
ECON2020
Dec 26, 2017
Would take again

Great class. Helpful professor.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: A-
Dec 29, 2017
Would take again

Always available outside the class during office hours. Organized and helpful.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She gives out practice sheets which are basically the tests. Each test is around 20 questions. Easy class if you go and barely listen. I suggest tutoring if you want to understand the material. If you do the homework you can easily boost your grade. Only used the book for Pearson code.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ECON2030
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Incredibly hard, she rates herself on here, I took her class last semester and some how came out with an A after pulling several all nighters for the final. Drop while you still can.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2018
Would take again

Ive taken her class before and didnt go and failed real hard lol but if you actually go youll learn a lot. And I recommend taking it over the summer bc you dont have the online hw and all the reviews are EXACTLY like the test!! Go to class fr its not mandatory but itll help a lot. And if you dont go to class, actually study

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ECON2020
Sep 21, 2018
Would take again

She's an amazing professor. Offers extra credit. Go to class and do the extra problems and you will do with the class.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
1.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: B-
Oct 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Awful class based on 3 tests she does not present information well. I learned more in high school Econ

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
ECON2020
Oct 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Doesn't teach the material well at all. Often leave the lecture having no clue what she just talked about. She is somewhat rude and doesn't seem to care much at all about her students. Class is test heavy, with only 3 tests and a final. I'm pretty sure almost any other professor could do a better job at teaching this material. Don't take her class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
ECON2020
Nov 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

One of the most frustrating professors I've ever had. She makes absolutely no sense so no one bothers to show up. The tests aren't too bad, usually, copy and paste from reviews we do in class. Go to class if you get her because she gives out extra credit randomly.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: A-
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

She is awesome and so nice. You will easily pass the class if you show up and watch her work out the practice questions for each section, the tests are literally the same practice questions with different numbers. Weekly homework, but it is easy and takes under 30 minutes to do.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is difficult to understand due to her Indian accent. You do get used to it, but it takes a long time. Show up to class because she does give 1 point added to your overall grade, but it is random. She did it 3 times this year. Study the handouts she gives because those are basically the test.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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5.0
3.0
ECON2020
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

She works very hard to make sure that we understand the class. Tests are fair. She is helpful if you go to her office.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
3.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The practice questions are EVERYTHING. She will randomly do extra credit once a month so be sure to go to every class. Know the material well enough to successfully do practice questions because the final will be those questions.

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4.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: C+
Apr 11, 2019
Would take again

Do the practice questions. Often she'll give some out right before the quiz and those same questions will be on the quiz. Go to class and you might be fine. I say might because her accent is a bit hard to get past at first, but the material (her notes not the powerpoints) are in canvas. Study the notes, watch her to the examples, and practice.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Loved this class!! The lectures can be boring, but it is very very easy to get an A. She uses a lot of real life examples and gives lots of practice problems to help prepare for tests. She also gives extra credit for attendance randomly. Would highly recommend!!!

3.0
2.0
ECON2020
Dec 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I rarely went to class except for test days, and I got a high B. Tests are just like the practice questions. Does a good job explaining material whenever I went to class. Gives 2 random extra credit for showing up to class.

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4.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Banerjee was actually a wonderful professor. The tests are very similar to the midterms. You get three tests, homework and the final which overall was not that bad. Final will be fine if you get a basic idea of the concepts she teaches. There are two random extra credit opportunities which helped. Overall, not too bad.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
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3.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The class is composed of 100 points. She gives practice questions which are super helpful. Her lectures are pretty confusing and she is hard to understand sometimes. I didnt study a lot but I also had no idea what was happening and I attended every lecture. She is a nice lady!

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
ECON2020
Jun 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class was fully online with no lectures. She provides short overview of notes for lecture videos which are very unhelpful. I didn't look at the textbook at all and did fine in the class. You only use notes posted and you get graded by only by 5 quizzes, 2 midterms a final. You must do good on those assignments for an A.

Graded by few things
2.0
2.0
MICROECON
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2022
Would take again

This class was super boring but all together really easy. she goes over questions before each test and if you are there for those then you are fine because that is the exact test basically. super easy and homework due every week but easy stuff.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MICROECON
Grade: B-
Oct 18, 2022

sometimes trying to understand what she's explaining is difficult. like the whole class would be confused at the same time. other than that she's good at lecturing. homework doesn't always perfectly line up with what you did in class but its an easy google.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
ECON1020
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 1, 2022

I would not recommend taking this class if you don't want to sit through confusing lectures while trying to stay awake. She does a subpar job at explaining the material and your entire grade basically depends on 4 tests because the homeworks have basically zero weight on your grade

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B+
Nov 14, 2022
Would take again

Super nice teacher, very understanding of missing a test if you have a school excuse. Gave lots of extra credit opportunities, just hard to sit through some of the lectures.

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Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MICROECON
Nov 16, 2022

Would avoid if possible. Sure she gives two extra credit opportunities BUT her lectures are hard to comprehend and she moves fast. If you already have a great grasp of econ you will be fine, however I never took it before and couldn't pass her class. She is definitely no help when you are struggling and just tells you to study your notes

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Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MICROECON
Grade: C
Dec 4, 2022

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS FOR MICRO!!! Nothing against professor Banerjee. This class is entirely dependent on three exams and a final. I did very very well on everything except one test and ended with a C in the class. I wish I had dropped this class when I had a chance, there is no chance for redemption.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: B-
Dec 5, 2022

I just want to make it simple as possible: DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS FOR MICROECONOMICS! Especially when you are just entering the world of economics, and have no basic knowledge, you'll have hard time in her class. However, if you will be taking her class for some reason, just remember one thing: ATTENDANCE AND PRACTICE PROBLEMS.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

I thought this was gonna be an easy A all semester since I got 95s on all 3 midterms since I got the practice problems before each exam, which were the exact problems on the exam. And then I get to the final and it was barely cumulative and left the room very mad. About 3/4 of topics in this class were not covered on the final so good luck

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Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Take if you want a micro class that doesn't require a lot of work and studying during the semester besides going to class and memorizing the practice problems she gives in class for the exam. final was very hard compared to rest of exams which was what I least expected and prob could kill my A

3.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B+
Jan 8, 2023
Would take again

Responds to emails quickly. Attendance isn't mandatory. 2 random bonus opportunities only if you are in class those days. She gives out practice problems which are super helpful and similar to the unit tests. Last week of class she was exposed to covid so we weren't able to review and the final was difficult and nothing like any practice problems.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2023

just don't take her. i memorized old tests and that is the only thing that got me through. i didn't learn a single thing in class. 3 exams. takes your best 10 homework grades out of 12 and you can't see your grade for the class until after you've taken the final.

4.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
May 1, 2024
Would take again

honestly i didn't love the way she taught bc she was kinda hard to understand and went fast but her tests are literally the practice problems she goes over in class which makes it soo easy to do good. sometimes she would change up the questions a little so know the ideas but sometimes she wouldn't at all. final was easy too TAKE HER !!

2.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: C
May 1, 2024

Such a boring class. And you won't learn much. Just take it from someone else.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ECON2020
Grade: B
May 7, 2024
Would take again

Very sweet woman. Takes the best 10 out of 12 of your homework grades at end of the semester. Homework is due every Sunday night. Three exams before the final and the tests are very similar to the practice problems. Very low maintenance class.

4.0
1.0
ECON1020
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2024
Would take again

So easy online. There are zoom meetings but she doesn't take attendance. Quizlets for every quiz and she drops your lowest one, there's 2 midterms but they are both easy. But don't take this class if you want to learn something because to be frank I learned nothing but it was an easy pass with no effort.

Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Tanista's class is a mixed bag - the tests are straightforward if you memorize the practice problems, but the final can be tricky. Unstuck study helped me stay on top of the material.

5.0
1.0
ECON2030
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Very easy course online. If you take notes the exams are straight from the slides. Easy to communicate with via email. Clear grading rubric, easy to get an A.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
ECON2020
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 18, 2025

Don't take her. All she does is read off slides. I asked a classmate a question in class and she called us out and told us to leave or share our conversation to the class. Don't recommend.

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ECON2020
Grade: D
Mar 24, 2025

The lectures weren't very clear and did not translate well when it came time for the test. This is the first class I received below a B.

Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

Great class. Clear expectations. She is very helpful if you ask for help.

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Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
ECON2020
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

The online course for microeconomics was easy, and she posted all her lectures and had plenty of helpful videos. Very accessible outside of class, very helpful.

Test heavy
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
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