Wade Hands - University of Puget Sound

Professor: Wade Hands

Department: TBD

College: University of Puget Sound

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wade is amazing. He lectures every day and clearly knows what he's talking about. He keeps things interesting and entertaining and as long as you take good notes and pay attention in class, you don't need to read the textbook. Before every exam, he does a review in which he goes over the entire exam which is awesome. He's just a really nice guy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wade is a whacky dude. If you don't show up to lectures, you won't get the info. Don't buy the textbook, never used it. Class is 90% tests so don't take this if you suck at tests. He gives great sample exams & spends the class before tests reviewing. He gets pretty repetitive in lectures so learn to pick out the useful info.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You could skip buying the expensive textbook and still get an A. He writes his test 100% based on his lectures so if you show up to class and pay attention it is all spelled out for you. I quit reading the book halfway through and got an A. Great lectures, simple grading structure, exam heavy but no tricks. He is fair.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He genuinely loves economics, and teaches his class with a lot of energy. He gives good examples and is pretty funny. He is always willing to help, whether it is after class or in office hours. He is pretty understanding of students lives outside of class as well and is willing to work with you. He also posts all lecture power points online.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pay attention to what he says in class. Take detailed notes! He talks fast so prepared to be engaged the whole period. Use the study guide, it really helps prepare you for the the test. He's one of the nicest and most passionate professors I've met so take advantage of his office hours, he sincerely wants to help you.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy the textbook, it isn't worth it. Also be prepared for fast lectures on complicated topics and lots of gesticulation. Overall though, he's a really nice guy, and not a super hard grader who is really really really passionate about what he is talking about. He also definitely has a sense of humor

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite classes. You might have a hard time if you're not a good test-taker. His lectures were engaging and clear, and the homework (there wasn't much) was always worthwhile and helpful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• 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:

Good teacher. Attend class and you will know everything you need to know. Also, he is very helpful in office hours. Textbook reading is not necessary, he skips a lot in the book and just teaches what he thinks is important.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing professor! Very willing to help students and very clear during lecture. Highly recommended!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• 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:

Really easy class, he explains concepts well, so you don't need the book at all. The exams are pretty much only what he lectures on, which was good.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON321
• 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:

Wade is amazing and brilliant. An active and regularly published member of the faculty, he's very knowledgeable. Worth taking a course from him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON321
• 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:

Wade Hands is very knowledgable, funny and great to take a class from. The readings can be tough, but it's worth it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON322
• 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:

Wade is amazing. Econ and Philosophy is a great class. He is simply brilliant, perhaps my favorite teacher Ive had at UPS.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His explanations are always super clear. And he's brilliant. He takes a really fresh approach to the subject. His tests are fairly straightforward, though he doesn't use the text much for Econ 170.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

dont need to buy the book but not a waste of money if you do since it is only like $20 (but i never cracked it open and got an A no problem). pay attention in class and you will do very well...and you will enjoy listening to him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful. Passionate. Loved his class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's the mad scientist of the econ department. I love this guy! Great prof, highly recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATHECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON170221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A good teacher, classes are easy,

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had him for Ecom 170 and History of Economic Thought. Easy, but you learn a lot.