Professor: Imam Alam
Department: Economics
College: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ECON1011
- 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:
Mr. Alam was my favorite teacher this semester! I bought the book, wish I hadn't. I didn't use it a single time. But I attended class regularly and took good notes. He moves through the course quickly, but if you don't understand something he is accessible outside of class for questions. Responds to emails in a timely manner. I highly recommend!!!!
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ECON1011
- 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:
Greatly detailed
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ECON1011
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I would definitely not take Prof. Alam's class again. He does a decent job of presenting the material; however, he goes through it fairly quickly and over explains sometimes. The class is strictly test based and there is little to no extra credit given.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ECON1011
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Alam is a super great guy. He expects a lot from his students and the class isn't really easy. You get a chance to get extra credit on the tests for a 1 page paper on a topic of his choice, so if you do well on the test and then the extra credit you can finish easily with an A. Use the practice tests and suggested problems and you'll be fine.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: ECON1011
- Grade Received: WD
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Really need to do practice problems to do well. I feel that he graded tests pretty harshly. The material is hard so in order to do well you definitely need to put in work. He is pretty good at explaining new ideas. Don't recommend skipping class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ECON1011
- 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:
He doesn't waste time. The second week of class we had a test. He expects you to be prepared. Make sure you understand the material in the previous lecture (intuitively) for the next class because it all builds. He is super willing to help, but you have to come to him first. He seems condescending in class, but he really is just trying to helpful.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ECON3373
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The content wasn't as difficult as it could have been because he made it understandable. 3 written exams and a final, a few homework assignments from the book, not bad. If you don't understand something, he's more than willing to stay a few minutes after class to help.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ECON1011
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Overall this is a tough course but Professor Alam does a great job of explaining and going through examples. Quizzes every once in a while that are super easy! Got around 70% on every exam and ended with a C+
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ECON1011
- 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:
Alam is the man, make sure you take him for Bus Stats. Some people think he is hard to understand but I loved his teaching style. Tests involved working out problems and not all multiple choice. Not an easy A but he is the best choice for Bus Stats.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: BUSST070
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a great teacher an definitely cares about his students and learning. He adds a lot of value to somewhat dry material and uses good examples to relate material to real life. Overall I would take a mother class with him. Very very smart guy who is a nice person.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: BUSSTAT1
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Imam is a good guy. He directly lays out what needs to be done during lectures. I had him for Bus Stat and Micro. He curves the final grade slightly and you will get the grade that you earn. I had a B the whole time in Micro and ended up with an A-. I failed one exam in Bus Stat and still got an A. I highly recommend this professor.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: ECON1051
- Grade Received: WD
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Imam is a pretty good teacher, the class (Microeconomics) was just VERY tough. If you aren't the most familiar with economics and business statistics, AVOID THIS CLASS. He definitely makes you work for your grade!! I ended up dropping halfway through the semester, along with about half of the class. If you don't go to class, you WILL fail.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: ECON1011
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If you have to take business statistics, I would recommend taking it with him. He wants his students to succeed and learn the material, which he knows very well. If everyone does poorly on a test, he will give the class a chance to redeem themselves by writing a short paper to add points onto the test(at least he did for us). Speaks perfect English
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: ECON3245
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Tests are 4 open ended questions. I usually got all the points on two of them, but would be completely lost on the other two. Study your notes in DETAIL and you will do better than me. Great guy, has lots of knowledge to share. Will break off into very interesting tangents sometimes.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: BUSSTAT
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Important to go to class and take notes. If he gives any practice problems or tests, do them because the test questions are very similar and sometimes identical. Only complaint is that the book was very expensive and I literally opened it one time.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: ECON1011
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy to understand the material and he's generous with grading. Going to class is important and doing the practice problems helps on tests. Easy quizzes and he only keeps the top three. Highly recommend taking business statistics with him!
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: BUSISTAT
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easiest Busi. Stat ever. Come to class, do problems with him, you'll get a good grade.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: STAT1041
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Imam Is a great teacher and lectures aren't too bad. Your "homework" and quizzes are a key part of your grade. If you get Cs on the tests you can get a B I the class. Request practice tests for your class.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: BUSSTAT
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Never really use book. Make sure to go to lecture and then tests are right from that. Assigns practice problems but never looks at them or grades them. Tests are 8 mc and 3 problems that require work. Very specific on processes. English is good and you don't notice accent after first day of class.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: ECON101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Imam is a great teacher. He is fun to listen to and is very helpful. I would take him for any class he teaches.
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