Dan Otchere - Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Dan Otchere

Department: Economics

College: Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I have nothing against the person, but him as a TEACHER is horrible. Attendance is mandatory. His course structure is extremely unclear. No visual support (PP) in his lectures. Even if you are good in economics (I always had in the As), you will likely have a poor grade. Not available outside lectures. AVOID HIM AT ALL COST IF YOU CAN.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON423
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I enjoyed listening to him even though he is not a great speaker. He is just really enthusiastic like a child explaining his field trip to his parents without making any sense. I think he would be a cool granfather but in terms of teacher I dont think would take him again

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you like classes where you take notes that make no sense, buying a book for no reason, assignments with no explanations, harsh grading, this class is for you. He is entertaining but so is Trump, I wont be fooled twice.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is a good seller but not an honest one. He will make you believe that you need this class but in the end teaches you nothing. Ended up paying the books and the class because he doesn't put assignments and mid terms until after the penalty date. Clever but dishonest.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I wish it were mandatory for university teachers to have a degree in education because he is the perfect example of a "teacher" who would benefit from it. He is superficial, disorganize, lazy. You are a fool if you think he teaches economics.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Don't let yourself be fooled by his average it is misleading. Some people really like him because he is entertaining but when you actually analyse his teaching and grading skills you can see that an economics Ph.D in 1980 is not worth much in 2018. Big waste of time and money.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is one of those teachers who makes you believe he is nice but then fails you because you didn't write the name of the course right. He takes one hours to explain simple concepts and rushes throught the important stuff.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON432
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor is very enthusiastic about the course, and is also very welcoming if you have any questions. However, course is not very organized, exam/assignment instructions are not clear, and the grading is often very harsh.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i learn a lot of interesting stuff in is class and he is a classy teacher with a lot of motivation when he teach

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very inspiring and passionate teacher, loves to teach and welcomes participation. He is so passionate that some people might confuse it with being too harsh. But he means well, you can go see him during office hours and he is still willing to help you. I highly recommend him for anybody who wants to leave the class feeling good haha!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON432
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Econ 432 follows Econ 331. Class is useful but once again, you must follow what he tells you to do. Midterm is take home: easy Final: long and beware of your calculations Grade distribution: concentration in the Bs (only one A+ A and A-)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dan is very passionate and very patient. Lectures would sometimes go overtime until he would get his point across. His assignments were very useful towards studying for the midterm and final and he was always there for help. He likes things done a specific way and his exams are really long. Overall he taught me so much and I'd definitely take him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof is very passionated by his work and it shows in his lectures. However, he can get a little confusing and change subjects quickly. Pay attention to class and take everything down as he likes things to be done a specific way.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Classes are entertaining and interesting. I finally understand the difference between Keynesians vs. Monetarists. The exams are really not that complicated, he doesn't want to trick you. He teaches: balance sheet, income and flow statements, which is useful for every student , not only business students. Helpful for a banking job/internship.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dan Otchere is the best teacher I have ever had. I always went home from his lectures feeling like I learned 10 amazing new things. Extremely interesting individual. He explains concepts repeatedly to make sure you understand. Be a good student, show up, participate, learn, and you will be rewarded.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON432
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy... is good. I learnt a lot from him. Very demanding. Don't miss any class. Heavy reading. The final was unpredictable and long.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, doc. Otch is a passionate and devoted professor. Go to class and pay attention, and HE will make everything he can to make YOU have a good grade! He will often schedule additional office hours if students need it. He is well prepared for his lectures, which are extremely interesting and entertaining. Tests are stressful but easy

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

LOVED this teacher. By far the best teacher I've had at Concordia. Super interesting class and very easy. He does everything he can to make sure you get a really good grade. As long as you follow his instructions you'll do amazing in his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I'm in my last semester and I have got to say he has been one of the best teachers I have taken at Concordia. His class lectures are super interesting as he speaks with so much passion. I would take his class again in a heart beat and he is super helpful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best prof in Concordia. He is very passionate and enthusiastic about his course. Cares about all students, veeeery nice person. Yes, he is picky, his exams are long and sometimes detailed, but he NEVER intends to fail his students. He is always there to help you. You leave a class and you LEARN and KNOW a lot. Take him for sure.