Robert Brooks - University of Alabama

Professor: Robert Brooks

Department: Business

College: University of Alabama

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FI419
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brooks enjoys teaching and really wants his students to do well. A lot of the material is mostly learned from reading the book before class, as he goes pretty quickly and takes questions at the start of every lecture. The class isn't too bad, just study the quizzes and read the book and you'll do fine on the tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FI419
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FI419
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I went to Dr. Brooks and told him he could teach the class in Chinese and I would understand it better. This class is difficult and will challenge even the best student. Dr. Brooks has a tremendous amount of real world experience executing significant derivative trades and incorporates this into his lectures. This class is exceptional.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FI419
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is tough. If you're going to pass, you absolutely have to read the chapters before class and figure things out and come up with questions. If you don't ask questions when he gives you the chance, he assumes that you've mastered it. Don't try to cram for exams. You need to take your time and really learn. Quizzes are a lot like exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FI419
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is very difficult. However, if you apply yourself and study the material before each class, and pay very close attention in lectures and to his online quizzes you can be successful. He will expect you to master the chapter before each class, and he can then build on that in lecture. Dr. Brooks is a great professor, tough and fair.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FI419
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brooks expects his students to mainly teach themselves the material, and come to him with any questions. Don't be afraid of his fear tactics day 1. You have to work hard in this class, but you will know more about the derivatives markets than any undergraduate you encounter outside of those in your class. Book is mandatory if you plan to pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FI419
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough course. A lot of reading, homeworks, and quizzes, in addition to 2 midterms, and a cumulative final exam that forces you to know the material from day one. You should study before lecture to get the most out of it. It's hard work, but it's worth it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FI419
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Having taken close to 200 hours at the University, I consider Dr. Brooks' class to be, one of if not, the best. He is a professor of exceptional caliber. The class is challenging, but Dr. Brooks is fair and you will learn the material. For anyone who desires to grasp modern finance, this course is an unequivocal must.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FI519
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's fantastic. A brilliant, demanding, interesting practitioner-professor. He's not for the faint of heart, but if you want to know derivatives, take his course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FI419
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher with lots of wisdom. Know the material or change majors. This course is no joke!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FI519
• 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:

Great teacher and great guy as well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FI519
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good guy and not a bad professor. He requires you to know a great deal but is a very fair grader. The material isn't that easy though, so be prepared to study.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FI519
• 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:

Arrogant. His theory of dropping you in the deep end does teach you a lot, but then you don't know the basics

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FI419
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely hard course, but still the best one you can take at UA thanks to Brooks