Abdi Zahedani - San Francisco State University

Professor: Abdi Zahedani

Department: TBD

College: San Francisco State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was an excellent introduction of economics. In fact, I changed my major to it afterwards. It is not the most interesting class you can take in economics but it beats 100 and 101. His standards are higher than most SFSU lecturers and you are held responsible for knowing the material.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Let's put it this way... he's REALLY old, so he's REALLY SLOW and forgettable and rambles on about is grandchildren. Just read the book on your own and don't even bother going to class unless on test dates. WASTE OF TIME. nice funny old man though, just he does not know how to teach

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you care about geting any grade higher than a C+ than you might either avoid this guy or Credit/No Credit this course cause getting anything higher than a C+ is just downright insane (an A is impossible). REALLY HARD CLASS!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has a strong accent and his lectures are tedious! Often times, he goes off topic very easily. During one point of the lecture he might talk about Economics, and the next about something totally different. I really didn't like his class. I skipped this class more than I ever skipped in high school combined!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

First of all, he has an accent. If you can get past that, he is pretty funny and extremely knowledgeable. His tests were all essay when I took the class which definitely went in my favor, and as some others have stated - he curves generously. If you read the book, go to class and study diligently, you will get an A. Guaranteed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

READ THE BOOK AND UNDERSTAND IT. You don't need to go to class but you better know everything in the book because that's where he draws all the tests from. No homework, just three 30% tests each and a 10% quiz. You have to teach yourself the whole semester and don't dig yourself too big of a whole early. An A is not impossible with his huge curves!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard class in general, but its worse when your professor is hard to understand. Dr. Z is a good guy but he is hard to understand he goes very off topic. His curve is amazing... I stopped going to class after the first midterm but still took the 2nd midterm and the final. Ended up getting a Credit in the class. HUGE CURVE.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• 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:

Zahedani was an awesome guy but his teaching style was difficult to deal with. I ended up with a C+ in his class even with studying and office hours. We did two midterms, one quiz, and one final. None of which were easy. However, he has a huge curve, cause I got a 58 once and he gave me a B-. Overall, you can take him, but trust me it will be hard.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very nice & funny prof.very passionate about what he teaches & is helpful if you go to him for it.lectures are boring & i got nothing out of them.exams were hard even after studying textbook!doesnt take attendance& no hw assign which is bad because your grade is basically based on the exams!he curves tho!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very nice & funny prof.very passionate about what he teaches & is helpful if you go to him for it.lectures are boring & i got nothing out of them.exams were hard even after studying textbook!doesnt take attendance& no hw assign which is bad because your grade is basically based on the exams!he curves tho!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows his material. Some times he jumps around places and he's quite fast, but if you do your reading, you'll be fine. His tests are not multiple choice, but more technical. It's easy if you just go to class. This is a class where you get how much you put in. If you want a fly-by class, don't take this one.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HE IS SUPER SWEET AND KIND...but you will find yourself sitting in class saying "huh??" for most of the semester. Rarely ever homework, but the midterms are super confusing and hard. GOOOD LUCK!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very smart, and his insight to current events was actually very interesting to listen to. However you don't learn anything from going to class. The only reason to go would be because he takes attendance random days. He doesnt use multiple choice tests, but curves like no other. Not recommended

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very good on both teaching and personality indeed. He has passion to his job and the subject "Economy". I did learn at his class, but required reading the book and some research. He wants you to read WSJ but I found it not necessary for HW or exam.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I did not put any effort but still passed this class. Take him if you do not care about getting B or above but only to pass.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely intelligent guy who for some reason can not for the life of him relay the class material into somewhat of a comprehensible form. His notes are scattered and sometimes it's hard to understand what exactly he is talking about. He's pretty funny though, and slightly pervy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him for both 101 and 100. Hes teaching style is different and maybe hard to understand for slackers. but he is brilliant. his exams are hard, but he does tell you 100times (or more) exactly whats gonna be in it. Read the book before you go to class and you will have no problem. He will make sure everyone passes! he curves like crazy 40% a C!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

The bad: he's often tardy, tends to go off on tangents, the tests are tough. The good: he's really brilliant and loves his subject, the classes cover everything you need to know for exams, and sometimes he's funny. "Maybe Sarah Palin thinks Africa is a country because she took only multiple choice exams at her many universities." :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am taking this class right now. Professor Zahedani is a very intelligent & humorous man, but his teaching style is not for everyone. He tends to ramble and changes subject mid-sentence constantly while lecturing. If you read the book, and take excellent notes you will do well in this class. This class requires you to do work outside of class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

ahhhh run away from this class.....i mean it, ull regret it if u take this course. the teacher is hella cool, funny, and used to be a pilot. BUT the class and book is confusing, and when he explains it gets more confusing, i guess if u need to take this class, then do all the readings ahead of time and take hella good notes, and sit up front