Douglas Blair - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

Professor: Douglas Blair

Department: Economics

College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for Inequality and he was okay. He is a boring lecturer, but you understand the material if you follow along. The TA's really tried to help with the class. The 3 exams had 4 open ended questions and he didn't tell you or the TA's what they were or what sections so you have to be really prepared. The paper is easy. There was a curve!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof and very knowledgeable. The only grades are two papers (5-7pgs, 3pgs), two midterms, and a final plus some clicker questions that don't count for a lot. Blair emails back quickly and is always on the Sakai chatroom. The lecture slides are posted, but he gives so much extra info in class that it's worth going.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great professor goes into depth in his lectures. if you are student that works hard and keeps up to date with material you will be fine nice man as well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL103
• 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:

I took inequality with Professor Blair, and found some of the material to be challenging at first. The class was extremely interesting, but there was a lot of information covered. Both Professor Blair and the TA's went out of the way to ensure everyone was understanding the material. Very nice man that wants the best for his students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: INQ120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had professor Blair for Inequality. While he can be very lecture heavy and can seem to have a tough time explaining stuff sometimes, he was very willing to help any students who did not understand him the first time. Very nice guy who wants you to do well. Attendance is not mandatory but to do well it is very recommended.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: INEQUAL100
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesnt teach much and talks in circles. Pretends to be a liberal but his true views are obvious if you pay attention. Doesnt understand the millennials.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON102H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his class in 2008 during the crash and all the news breaking around it. Either ECON102H or 201. Was lots of fun talking to him after class about it as it was happening. If I recall correctly I think he got me onto behavioral economics. Really smart guy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLI395
• 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:

Do not take. The other students could not keep up, and he goes over one topic the entire class, and not actually teaching us, just shows us a bunch of graphs. He was helpful in trying to help you, but it did not help. Other students in my class most definitely struggled with a 60 avg for our midterm.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests are hard but curved. Make sure to read the textbook and review slides. stay for extra help, his class is really fast-paced and boring

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLI390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his Choice and Strategy in Politics course. If you're a B average student who reads the material and skips a class or two throughout the entire semester you won't pass. You need to have a heavy background in game theory. Average for midterm was a 50%. The man is a genius, but he forget he's teaching students unfamiliar with the topic.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO102
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Blair is a fine professor but his lectures are sometimes difficult to keep up with. You have to read the textbook before and after each lecture. There's 4 quizzes and then a final, but the quizzes do prepare you for the final. He is also willing to help you pass.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Blair was alright, his class consisted of 4 quizzes and a final. Quizzes were all very tough in my opinion- even ppl who study failed (20 questions on each quiz.) Gives lots of homework that has no correlation with his quizzes. Really have to put in the effort to pass with a good grade. Blair himself is always willing to help though.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MICRO101
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bad professor. Lectures are not clear at all. A lot of homework that have nothing to do with the quizzes. You can study for 6 hours straight, and still fail a quiz.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MICRO102
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

quizzes are tough and you really need to study. he isn't clear sometimes but asking questions or going to his office hours/TA's office hours helps. iclicker and aplia assignments are mandatory. overall, he's okay but you really need to study

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MICRO101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not a clear professor. I do not recommend taking a class with im.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MICRO101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has 4 quizzes, each of which are worth 10% of your grade, instead of midterms. While it is really annoying to have a quiz every 4 to 6 weeks, it makes it so that when the final comes you are already super prepared. The quizzes were very tough tho. The class average on some of them was a 40 or less.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes are tough and rarely relate to homework, Aplia Assignments, and Lecture notes. Study the textbook and you should do fine. Professor Blair is funny and clearly knows the subject but is not clear in lecture. He is much clearer during office hours and you will have to work for an A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Blair is an approachable professor who is more than willing to help. His HW assignments are weekly, but doable and his lectures aren't long but can be confusing at times. He gives four quizzes that really test the material so looking at the slides, taking notes, and sitting in lectures are crucial. He does give a great curve. Would recommend.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are boring and long, sometimes gives an iclicker quiz, but not many times. The textbook readings were easier to understand than the lectures, but he is very accommodating and easy to talk to.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Incredible teacher. Really knows what he's talking about, but can be dry if you're not interested in economics. Tries to take class to the next level by making real world connections and getting everyone involved. Do the homework and go to class and you'll be fine.