Professor: Alex Anas
Department: Economics
College: University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo), Buffalo, NY
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ECO182
- Grade Received: D
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I didn't take the advice seriously when people told me this was a hard class. There are three exams that count 30% each. The powerpoints make it seem simple but the test and quiz questions are set up to confuse you. Know your algebra and study for quizzes and tests. The Professor tries to make sure you understand and the TA's are also very helpful.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ECO181
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
worst professor ever. hardest exam.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ECO182
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I did everything to be successful in this class. All the practice problems and sample exam problems. What he gives you is absolutely no help when it comes to the exams. You have to get a 75 in the class to get an A, which seems easy, until you take the tests. I got good grades on all the quizzes, but the tests were harder than anything taught.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ECO182
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Don't take Anas for microeconomics no matter what. His lectures were long and boring since he doesn't make class interesting at all. Your grade depends on 3 exams(including the final) and 3 quizzes which contain material he didn't even go over in lecture. He doesn't realize how much of a negative experience he gives the students. AVOID AT ALL COSTS
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: ECO182
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He does not even teach using his own notes and the examples he gives us are child's play compared to the actual test. He mumbles under his breath into a cheap microphone and reads verbatim from the slides. Class is honestly useless and teaching is not for him. He preaches to "understand not memorize" but that's an excuse for his lack of teaching.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ECO665
- 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:
Great job. Tough but important.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ECO182A
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
great course. tough but you learn.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ECO182A
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Anas was great this spring. The power points with animated was our textbook. He emphasized to understand not memorize and explained everything very clearly.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ECO182
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Economics really isn't a hard subject but he makes it extra hard & extra boring. Not one of those classes you can just study the night before an exam or quiz and expect a good grade. TA's aren't very helpful either. Only plus was there was no required textbook. Only 2 midterms, 4/5 quizzes and 1 final. All around hard class, avoid taking him!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ECO182
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Anas is very helpful. You definitely have to put in the work to receive an A but the effort is worth it. Do the problem sets and make sure you understand the material.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ECON182
- Grade Received: D+
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class was very hard for me. Professor is monotone and boring. Tests were very difficult and so were quizzes. There is no homework so your grade is based of three exams and five or so quizzes. Subject wasn't hard but professor made it hard. He doesn't know how to teach to a class. Spends too much time on easy topics and not enough on hard topic
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: 421ECO
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great teacher, great power points.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: 421ECO
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Tough teacher but clear, helpful and engaging. nice lectures based on power point.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: 421ECO
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Anas did a great job this semester and great reviews before the exams to prepare us.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: ECON405
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Basically teaches straight from powerpoint of the textbook. kind of boring to listen to. has a slight accent that on occasion is difficult to understand. tests are similar to in class examples. sometimes doesnt explain the material well
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: ECO421
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Easily one of the best professors I've had at UB. Smart, organized and willing to help. Gives practice problems before each exam that are almost identical to the test questions & goes over them in detail prior to test. Most people who rated him poorly are ECO181/182 students (freshmen) who are not willing to work hard enough for an A.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: ECO665
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing professor. Teaches basic grad micro without going too abstract. And he is very funny in class and outside. Go to him for help, if you are in trouble and he is very nice, helpful.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: 421ECO
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The course 412 in economics is excellent so far this semester.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: ECO182
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
70 and up is an A. Tests are insanely hard and class material/practice have little to do with whats on the tests. He urges you to "understand not memorize" but you really have to go to recitation every week to understand anything. You think you know how to do the practice questions but the tests will be 10x harder
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: ECO665
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
PhD program cousre is a must. Work hard but can not pass prelim without it. We knwo about this graet course before we come to ub,
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