Mehdi Haririan - Bloomsburg University

Professor: Mehdi Haririan

Department: Economics

College: Bloomsburg University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON122
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I walked into class the first day expecting these horrible reviews to be true but honestly, I enjoyed class with Dr. Haririan. Very educated in his field and he wants everyone to succeed. Strictly business in class but seeing him outside around campus, he's a really nice guy. He recognizes participation. Show up and study, you'll do fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON122
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Haririan is probably one of the worst professors I have ever had. He doesnt explain his material whatsoever, and he gives you 3 exams per semester with no other grades.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He explains topics/concepts pretty well, but the problem lies within how he grades and his lack of care. Your grade is dependent on like 3 or 4 exams, all of them 3 or 4 questions each, and if you miss class, he drops you one whole letter grade, not to mention that he's a picky grader. Including missing class for athletic events or illness.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON122
• 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:

Absolutely the worst professor I've had to date. He is very unclear with what he wants you to do. You are better off reading the textbook yourself because he pretty much just reads straight from the textbook to the class. Also no electronics including computers to take notes. No way of making up for missed notes because there are no power points.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Only 2 exams which are 25% of your grade each and very hard. the final is 30% of your grade and attendance is 20% definitely have to go to every class and read your book if you want to do well

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Probably the worst teacher I have ever had. Completely monotone and confusing. He will occasionally crack a joke or two but for the most part its strictly lecture (that of which is hard to understand) and nothing more until the class' scheduled end time.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON156
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolute worst professor I've had at Bloom. 3 tests, nothing else. Also, very hard to understand.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON122
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE, he is beyond rude and not helpful. Only grades are 3 exams and what is on the test is not from any of your class notes. Good luck if you decide to take him

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MICRO2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mehdi lectures everyday. He will drop your overall grade about 15% every unexcused absence. The only grades you have for the class are 3 exams and attendance. Attendance grade is supposed to be heavily weighted since its 25% of your grade. But it did not boost my grade at all and I went to every class. So basically your grade is 3 exams averaged.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a first semester freshmen, it was a horrible experience. I dreaded going to his class and made me want to transfer. He is a little hard to understand and really is strict, points get taken off for not showing up. We had 3 tests a semester and that was about it with grades. if you struggle with the tests you are in serious trouble for his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON313
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Interesting class in regards to topics and what we learn. However, really hard professor. There are only two exams + the final. The first two exams are all essay type questions. Lectures can be boring if you are not interested in Econ. He does not use BOLT or PPT either.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON122
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst professor I've ever had. He is rude and has no interest in actually helping students learn. Not sure how he's allowed to stay on this campus because he is horrible.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor. Only grades are tests, and they are insanely hard. Mehdi is also a very rude professor, and if you miss more than 2 classes he takes 20% off you grade. AVOID

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Superb professor! He is challenging, but also extremely educated in economics. Attendance is taken every class and your grade is severely worsened if you do not show up. Ask questions and go to his office hours if you are struggling. The three exams are long and expect a few quizzes. Above all, to do well in this class, BUY AND READ THE TEXTBOOK!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON122
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid at all costs, lecture material barely reflects on tests, stresses book use, book material isn't on test, words everything very complicated, tests long and hard to finish in time. Cracks a joke every other week.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON222
• 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:

Essay questions

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Quite possibly the rudest person I have ever met. He belittles the class when an incorrect answer is given. Goes off topic mid-way thru a lecture and forgets which problem we are on. Quite possibly going senile. He told us "My job is not to teach you. Your job is to read the book." Do yourself a favor and avoid him like the plague.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON25631
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If your looking for a teacher who will deduct 20% off your final grade for missing more then 1 class, excused or not, then look no further. If you miss anything in class, or have questions, he expects you to ask your "group" and will offer no further help. Worst teacher I've ever had. Ignorant and stuck up, to say the least. Homework every night.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON256
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I showed up to EVERY class, did every homework assignment (which he never checkedcounted) , showed up everytime he offered extra class time for help, clearly put in effort and he STILL managed to fail me. Do not take him if you don't have to.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON222
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is pretty straight forward. Exams are composed of three questions sets where you select one of two options from each set. If you can draw and explain graphs you are fine. This entire department is literally just a bunch of foreigners drawing graphs all day long-- a big, sad joke...