Tarek Buhagiar - University of Central Florida

Professor: Tarek Buhagiar

Department: TBD

College: University of Central Florida

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: QMB3200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot complain about this class but if you paid any attention in Stat or Quant 1 this should be a really easy course. (I took stat like 4 years ago and this class was a breeze) The homework is really manageable and his videos walk you through everything. His accent is heavy but he's understandable and has subtitles on his videos.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is mostly online, and he posts some short videos that help with the homework. Exams are somewhat difficult, but all multiple choice. He's kind and wants to help you succeed, but you must try in order to pass with an A. If your goal is a C or higher, then this should be an easy class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. B Is very helpful during his office hours, the TAs not as much, most of the time are confused. If you want to do well you must study. Make sure to go over the homework assignments for the tests. I didnt like the Real format but you need to go to class only 5 times!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Buhagiar does not really give students the time of day. It does not seem like he cares if his students succeed or not. Both he and his TAs cancel office hours so much it seems like they dont have any. I would not recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: QMB3200
• 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 material is not difficult. Each test but the final had 8-9 problems (homework problems and labs) the rest concepts from (flash cards, test prep, slides). The final is all concepts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: QUANT2
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The material is easy and really just basic statistics. The problem with this class is the exams. The exams are almost fully conceptual and hardly any math. This really hurt my grade because the first exam I studied what was on the study guide but I really hit hard on the math. It didn't go so well because of all the conceptual questions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor has a pretty thick accent, and the textbook lecturer online has a thick accent as well. Mixed modality used in this course is painfully annoying, especially if you've never taken an economics class before

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: QMB3200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for Micro and QMB 2. Both classes use the REAL format. He has online lectures and online homework for both classes. He will help you in his office with anything. He is a no-nonsense guy. the REAL format just means online. it could have been worst.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is test heavy. REAL format. Online lectures and online homework. Will help with any question you have in his office. The Lab can be challenging because of your teammates and the TAs that are at times confused. I still dont understand why we had the LAbS.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The prof is ok. The lectures are online. He is available in his office. The Labs are a just ok. The TAs are also ok. Most of the questions on the test come from the homework and the Labs. I was expecting a super difficult class but it isnt. It is just online.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• 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:

Coming into college, I wanted to be a business major. After this class and the terrible "REAL" format, I will be changing my major due to the fact that every business class is self-taught. CORRUPT! Prof. B is not a nice guy and almost seems to chuckle when you bring up a problem in the class. Constantly tells you "Go to TA" are his exact words

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I struggled to get a C. but it was my fault. I never looked at the lessons or opened the book. if you need help the professor and his TAs are always available. Economics is a little dry. Did I mention he has candies in his office :-). It is an online class with labs. The questions on the tests are similar to the homework

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is an online class - REAL - the prof has lectures- the book has videos. 4 tests - 5 Labs and homework. He will help you if you ask. He Is very sweet. The TAs sometimes are confused. If you are not proactive you will not succeed. It is not an easy class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

4 tests - Testing center - 10 homework assignments - 5 labs. Amazing guy. He is always available in his office. Like he said everything is in the syllabus - long and detailed - This aint high school. My teammates were not good. The came to class always unprepared.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy class! Watch the lectures read the textbook and do the homework. I am not sure about this REAL format. However nice prof, not easy. Test heavy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is basically a self-study class. The professor posts lecture videos along with the videos the textbook provides but they're what you make of it. If you think solely doing the assignments and attending the group sessions will make you get an A or pass... it won't. Exams are hard!! Study, study, study.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is online. there are lessons to watch from the professor. The book also has videos. 10 homework assignments + 4 tests + 5 laboratories. One TA is really helpful. The professor is also helpful if you reach out to him. Overall not too difficult!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The professor doesn't really teach. You're in charge of teaching yourself and your 2 group members who probably didn't read the material. Honestly, I would've loved this class a little more if I had TA's I could actually talk to. Since this class is so dependant on good TA's, it's a real toss-up if you'll ever get some help.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• 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 usually dont leave comments. This time I will make an exception. Mr. B must be the kindest person I've met. He did everything to help me. Difficult material but not impossible. You must get a good team. 4 tests + 10 h. Assignments + 5 Lab. He loves Economics. I would advice you to talk to him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Since this class is in the REAL format, I can't speak for Professor Buhagiar's teaching skills. You'll have to teach yourself. But his class is very doable, put in a bit of an effort and you'll get an A. You get a notecard for every test including the final, and the final is all conceptual. He also gives you a chance to makeup an ALL session.