Gerhard Glomm - Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

Professor: Gerhard Glomm

Department: Economics

College: Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: C104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

At first glance his lectures seem random but if you take the time to think about what he's saying it provides a deeper understanding of the material. This class is not just memorization, you have to understand the material and be able to apply it. He's also always willing to go over the material and talk. He really does care about his students

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He may be a tough grader, he does his best to make sure people succeed. The first exam was based on the review, and the second one wasn't. People bombed it, but he gave everyone a chance to come to his review session to get his answers to the question. He then gave us a retake of the exact same test. He also gave a huge curve on the final grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: C104
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn't exactly learn something in this class. The exam 1 was easy. Exam 2 was much harder and covered the guest lecture so make sure attend every guest lecture. No ppt, no sample exam except exam1. Not an easy class. I'll not recommend this class if you want to learn something.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECONE201
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Out of my 3 years here he was the worst teacher I have ever had. His lectures aren't that relevant, and the majority of the class is currently failing. His study guides and lectures have small relevance and most people wind up failing. If you take this class your GPA will guaranteed drop, his grading is brutal, tied with terrible teaching.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECONE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are interesting to hear, but are not relevant at all to tests usually. The day before one of only three tests, he talked to us about "how to choose a husband" instead of reviewing material. Tests have only 3 questions on it, so if you don't know it you won't pass. Got a 73% and it was the second highest grade in the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: E201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While his lectures can be interesting, they aren't related to the material he tests. I read the textbook and that has helped but the material on the exams is so specific that if you didn't look at the "right" content you're screwed. I would not recommend if you want a good grade. The "highest" grade on the first test was a 70%...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: E201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The dude talks for hours about nothing applicable. Does not prepare you for tests. Get ready to teach yourself. Do not take E201 from Glomm. You will not do well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: E390
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Glomm was often unprepared and brough irrelevant information to lectures. No textbook or course materials. There were two exams - each one four questions and borderline impossible - class average around 25%. Very frustrated with him, gave 80% of class B-grade. Only B I received as an econ major.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECONE321
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Went to every single class. Class is based on 3 exams (20%/each) and a final (40%), and my grade was alright, that is until we took his impossible final. The week before the exam he even had his TA teach the class for his first time while I professor was no where to be seen and the TA seemed extremely lost and confused. Do. Not. Take.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: E321
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this professor is worthless. unclear expectations, unclear grading policies, and tests don't reflect what is covered in class. coming to class is a confusing experience more than a learning one. i have been an a and b student all my life but i failed this class. awful reflection of the econ department.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: E321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, I liked this class a lot and he made it pretty interesting. His lectures are definitely engaging (which helped at 8am), and he's funny too. My only complaint is that he dwells on things and rambles a bit in his lectures. The class is tough, you just have to put it in the necessary effort, which you will be tempted to not do. 7/10

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. He's funny and gives lots of real examples and anecdotes that made the material more interesting. He is approachable and helpful in office hours. He does expect a lot from students though. Don't expect an easy A. If you want to learn economics, he is a great prof. If you don't, then you should probably avoid.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class material is very difficult but Glomm tries to make it interesting. Very funny guy who wants his students to succeed. He only tests over things he covers in class, which is nice. The homework is very hard, though. Challenging professor, but worth it!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECONS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough, but fair. Made me a lot more interested in the subject. Although his textbook was difficult and unhelpful, he only tests you on what you learn in class. Exams are open-ended essay type and no calculators were allowed.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECONS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Glomm is sharp and knows what he's talking about. He doesn't put up with bull, though. You can't just BS your way through his class, you actually have to learn the material and go to class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: S202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

i hated every second of his class. im usually a good student and he made me feel stupid. and not in the way that he pushes you to dig into the material, but in the way that he doesnt explain any of it but just expects it to make sense. run.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: S202
• 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:

I have to disagree with the previous posters--if you're interested in actually learning the material, and being challenged, then this is the professor/course for you. Prof. Glomm doesn't make things easy, but in the long run, I feel like I'm better prepared for future econ courses than I would otherwise be.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: S202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just an awful teacher- the textbook did not help either. Be prepared for a lot of self study. Also, he goes off on random tangents in class and his attempts at humor are just bizarre.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: S202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult, complex concepts with sketchy explanations at best, and in a voluminous multitude, with little or no correlation to the book assignments... which he then expects you to complete

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: INTLI203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible.