Stephen Nord - Northern Illinois University

Professor: Stephen Nord

Department: TBD

College: Northern Illinois University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nord is funny as they come. Very pessimistic about life and everything in it. But, it's a funny pessimism. Hopefully he'll be around for a few more semesters. Class involves drawing 15-20 graphs per class. Exams are a little tough too. You do learn some interesting concepts in his class though.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Funniest teacher I've ever had. Brilliant as well, years of experience in what he's teaching with stories that will have you laughing so hard your sides hurt. It's a wonder somebody hasn't complained how offensive some of the stuff he says is, still hope they don't it's too funny to miss! Went to every class partially to see what he'd say/do next.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

You will learn alot from Nord but he's really easy no text book use. He explains everything clearly. Don't take advantage of his ease do the work don't cheat. Saw people get caught. It's not hard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy. He's funny and keeps your attention. I highly recommend this class. Big curves, I never opened the textbook, and overall a good class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON386
• 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:

Nord is a funny guy. In fact, he comes off as borderline insane sometimes, but his lectures get the point across and he tries to make sure everyone is grasping the concepts. The exams can be tough, but he curves. If you've taken ECON 450, this class will basically be a review of those concepts with some environmental policies thrown in.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very smart man- and can be downright hilarious. This class is 2 hours and 40 mins long and you will RARELY get out early. So get really for your butt hurting. At least he's entertaining.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON386
• 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:

GREAT teacher who makes a boring Enviromental Economics class fun. Curves the crap out of everything. Just make sure you GO TO CLASS and you're guranteed a B. An A if you go to class and attempt to study class notes. Take this class for an easy GPA bump while they still offer it!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON386L
• 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:

Shortened classes mean pain for all. But, with persistence comes hope. Downright hilarious at times. Retired as of Sp '07 but still teaching one or two classes. My C is only from my own shortcomings, the A is there for you if you want it. Aside from all else that could be assumed, a genuinely inspiring academic.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

looks like a big ol' lumberjack when u first meet him & sounds like ben stein...GO TO CLASS!!! but get ready to draw about 15 graphs per day!!!quizzes are short & either easy to ace or bomb depending on u...tests are fair he'll tell u wuts on it...very funny in a dry way talks about weird stuff & he'll call u out in front of evry1 if ur disruptive

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I didn't really like him. He made the lecture sound easy but then I didnt understand anything. He curves a lot, but I got a C in the class. Without the curve I (and the rest of the class) got F's most of the time. You don't use the book a lot and you should probably go to class even though it's useless. I would get someone else!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Teacher. He always has an interesting story or weird comment about his life. He curves the bejesus out of the grade, so it's hard not to get an A!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Never had much Econ in high school. Honestly did not understand much at all. Confusing with all the graphs..doesn't make much sense! Nice Professor but talks a lot about things not wanting to hear.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON260
• 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:

Brilliant man! He takes a boring subject such as Economics and makes it not so boring. He truly is gifted.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a cool teacher and kinda funny but the subject sucks. He is super boring but funny in a dry humor way. He gives HW every now and then but really grade depends on tests. If you know your gonna take this class seriously you will get an A but if you coast you'll prob end up with a C like me. Best 260 teacher if you don't want the foreign profs.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I hadnt taken ECON in high school so it was pretty difficult for me. Nord is a great, fun guy, however he LOVES to make things sound SO simple when he's teaching, so you think you know the material til it comes time to study for the test and you're lost. I studied a lot and got a C. Pretty disappointed. My friend took Dharkansar(sp?)& got an A >:(

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON260
• 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:

Nord is a thug. What more can I say? The topic kinda sucks (who really wants to take economics?), but he does a great job of keeping the class fresh and entertaining.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON260
• 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:

Very good professor. If you go to class and take good notes, you do not have to buy the book. His exams were straight from the notes in this class. His lectures are very organized and easy to follow, for the most part. He is pretty funny too, so that is a plus.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was a nice guy but thats about it. His exams did not coincide with the notes and his review sheets were awful. Nice but not as great as everyone else says.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers at NIU.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By far the most interesting econ professor at NIU.