Howard Baetjer - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Howard Baetjer

Department: Economics

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing teacher and very enthusiastic about teaching. If you are the type of student to read and watch everything the teacher tells you to read and watch then you will do fine. If you are a student that is used to getting a good grade by doing the bare minimum, DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• 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:

Professor Baetjer is quite a character. He is a libertarian and has some really radical views, but he is fair and is always open to debate. He does the subject matter justice and really cares about what he is teaching. It isn't necessarily an easy class, but you will get a lot out of it and can definitely pass it if you do the work assigned.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is by far the best professor I have ever had. He truly knows what he is talking about and is able to explain things 100 different ways until it makes sense to everyone. Highly recommend taking a class with him

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes a good instructor. Hes clearly in love with economics and will always argue for consumers. Which makes me wanna know why we had to pay almost $200 in books and online courses!!!!! Anyway, cool guy. Just go to class and you should be alright.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Baetjer loves economics and is always very excited to spread his knowledge. He's extremely libertarian and can push his beliefs on students while allowing them to critique his opinions. There are weekly blackboard quizzes based on readings every week that are only worth 2 points. You also have to pay almost $100 for an online website to do hw

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing professor and wants you to get a good understanding of microeconomics. He's also a by the book type of professor so the grade you earn is the grade you get . I would recommend people to only take him if your willing to learn not for an easy A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a professor I will always remember because he's genuinely passionate about economics and really knowledgeable. I enjoyed this class because he uses interesting examples and makes class fun. At the same time, he can be a tough grader and definitely makes you work for it

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher, very recommended

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very great speaker and interesting topics! Good teacher, would take again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved this guy. He loves micro so much, he jumps up and down in class he gets so excited about it. He gives extra credit opportunities. Focus on the graphs he teaches in class and the tests will be a breeze. Take him! He inspired me to major in economics.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Baetjer was awesome! Genuinely cares and wants his students to do well. I was a little nervous about econ going in but he made me love it by the end of the semester. Probably one of the best professors TU has to offer. If you have a chance to take a class with him do it!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're looking for someone to easily pass microeconomics, this is your guy. He takes various measures to ensure his students don't fail. I wish I could say the same for students getting As. I know it's picky, but I was a bit disappointed when I received an A- at the end of the semester. His tests and the final are not very difficult.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Baetjer is amazing. He is really into the topics we discuss in class and is extremely knowledgable. For once at Towson, he's not one of those professors who have written a book and require it to be read for the class. Very particular about our shorts papers, and aplia is $$ but perfect if you're majoring in business/econ bc you'll understand it all

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Baetjer is the coolest professor I've had at Towson. He loves economics and really enjoys teaching the subject. If you go to class and try, it's not bad at all. Baetjer is a great dude and wants you to do well. I'd take him again any day.

Rating # 15

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:

Professor Baetjer is absolutely AMAZING. He is so inspirational and an awesome professor. He will make sure you absolutely understand the material before he moves on and is always willing to help after class or in his office. Micro is a challenging concept but he makes it so easy, understandable, and fun. TAKE HIM. Such a great guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest grader I've ever had. Usually I get pretty good grades on papers but I can barely get a C- on them in this class. Paper due every week. He expects you to already know everything it seems. Nice guy but would never take a class with him again. I feel like I'm not learning anything during the lectures; they're all over the place.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Baetjer is passionate about economics and really cares about his students. The class requires a lot of reading, but the material is fairly easy to understand, and if it is hard to grasp, Professor Baetjer does a great job explaining concepts clearly. He grades short papers pretty harshly, but he is always willing to help and offer redos.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Baetjer is the best professor ever. Simply unmatched in charisma and energy. He is clearly compassionate about economics and conveys that in his lectures. He changed my perspective on economics and the minimum wage. He genuinely cares that you understand the material and wants you to succeed.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great lectures.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

When I picture a great professor I picture Prof. Beatjar. He cares about al his students and will do anything to make sure you pass. His teaching style is amazing and his humor is very entertaining. A lot of Aplia (online hw) which can be annoying at times but it really only helps you understand the material. I'd take him again any day.