Asif Dowla - St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, MD

Professor: Asif Dowla

Department: Economics

College: St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON372
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class was not difficult , it is just really content heavy. I discovered questions from the exams were found right in the book. I highly recommend you take indepth class notes and then go over the topics from the notes in the book, they will match up and allow you to be better prepared. Use his food for thoughts, I took 2 of his classes, both A

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON372
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He cares that his students learn; that's the point. He's serious about his work, his job, his teaching, but he loves. You will learn. What's the point if you don't? I think he feels that way. If you want to slack off, he'll tell you you shouldn't be in his class. I took him for MacroEconomics, and then Economics of Developing Countries.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Dowla is the man. He's so nice, albeit intimidating- you just have to swallow your fear and engage him, I promise you'll be glad you did. He begins every class with a reminder that you should question the things he says so that he has an opportunity to clarify the concepts.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dedicated, knowledgeable professor. Unfortunately, grades on knowledge of the subject rather than analysis. Thought provoking class with few outlets to improve on the economic thought process.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CORE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Brilliant professor, comes across as tough and intimidating but he's really kind and loves to and loves to see students grow. If you're not willing to approach him when you're confused you'll probably do awful in the class. I'd take him again in a heartbeat if I was an econ person. Core 101

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Extremely dedicated professor. Will do anything to make sure people understand concepts. Always ask questions in class if you are lost. People who do not do well in this class are who do not ask questions or get help. Also, keep up with your class notes daily! Don't miss a class! He also has a great sense of humor. :)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best class I have taken in college. Hardest class I have taken. He is an very good teacher.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's great. Difficult, but great.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good professor, really knows his stuff. But HARD. You have to study, study, study.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

VERY TOUGH, I SUGGEST NOT TAKING THIS CLASS WITH ASIF DOWLA IF AT ALL POSSIBLE!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best prof EVER. He's brilliant. He's hard. He's devoted. He will put a lot of time and energy into the class and he'll expect you to do the same. He won't give up until you're able to explain his lessons to your grandma. He's always in his office - office hours or not. He'll make econ the most fascinating subject you've ever taken.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Lectures can be hard to follow at times, but they are always interesting. Tests are ok if you study, and he's a fair grader. He's really nice to talk to!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MICROECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great teach, and hot for an older guy

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dowla is a terrific Prof. His classes are very hard and time-consuming, but you learn a lot. He is willing to help and tutors students in his off time. "You should be able to teach Grandma."

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best prof by far in the dept!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

best professor i've ever had. he's tough, but you learn so much. extremely knowledgeable about current events and applies them in class. always available for help. cares about his students. just study your notes, do his practice tests and you'll do fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I wish he taught all Econ classes, because I would take everything with him. He can bring any subject down to the easiest level and is concerned with how well his students do--he also goes above and beyond to make sure we understand

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

very helpful with homework and extra practice. His tests are ridiculously hard

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dowla is a tough professor, but he is one of the more knowledgable professors that I have encountered.