Marc Zagara - Georgia State University Perimeter College - Decatur

Professor: Marc Zagara

Department: TBD

College: Georgia State University Perimeter College - Decatur

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON2105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for ECON 2105 & ECON 2106. His tests can be a tricky and difficult, but if you read the chapters, pay attention to his lectures, and take notes on everything he says then you will do fine in the class. Final exam is a breeze. There is plenty of extra credit opportunities which I would highly advise to do. I made an A in both classes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took for Microeconomics. Professor Zagara is a funny guy, his lectures are short and it's straight to the point. Not once did I not thought his lectures wasn't entertaining or funny; he has hard tests, though. I think people will like him if they have a sense of humor, even though I would not suggest taking this class if you were dumb or lazy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Marc Zagara is a good teacher but his lectures are short. The quizzes are very tricky and one occasion no one made an A in class. Extra credit is a must. I wish I had looked him up prior to taking his class. I would not have taken his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON1206
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor ever, He is so though. Don't take class with him. He doesn't teach anything and his tests are so hard!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON2106
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst teacher I have ever had! don't take class with him. His tests are hard!!!! and doesn't teach good at all.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON2105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for macro and micro at the same time. Tests are tough but if you come to class read and reread you should do fine made an A in macro and B in micro didn't do any of the extra credit.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON2105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Zagara is a good guy at heart. He gives an entire letter grade of extra credit, and you better do them. Make sure you stay on his good side, and get help when needed. He will be more than willing to help you on anything with his assignments. GO TO HIS OFFICE BEFORE TESTS! That has been my saving grace as well as the extra credit.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON2105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I originally took his class in 1998 but I was young and lazy. I got an 'F' in both micro and macro. I re-enrolled later in life in 2010 and intentionally looked for him to redeem myself. I had to work my butt off for the 'A' I got in macro. Now I'm taking him for micro. Take him knowing you have to work, but you'll enjoy clasd

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty strict. Tests are really tough, but if you study you can pass. The wording is just really confusing. He's hilarious though. Don't get on his bad side.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON2105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Challenging and thought provoking. Not an easy grade by a long shot, but that's the point. He wants you to work for it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 2106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are clear for the most part, but he really only gives real-life examples in class. When it comes to taking the test, they are HARD. I'm a 4.0 student, and I haven't made higher than an 80% on his tests. He doesn't teach the way his tests are laid out. He doesn't teach us the logistics of economics, which is why most of us fail.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Zagara can be rude and sarcastic, however he knows his stuff. You will have to read very hard to pass his class and attendance is mandatory. Gives extra credit and once again he can be rude and very sarcastic. If you got thick skin, take him. You may learn a lot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON2105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Some people find him funny, others could care less. None the less he is a good teacher and as long as you put in effort will make it very easy to get an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON2106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely easy class in Dunwoody. This teacher is really, really hilarious and he's very passionate about economics and often gives you life principles to think about. I actually barely touched my textbook but still got an A in the class because everything is Multiple-Choice and he's extremely clear. 10/10 would take again

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In my 2 years at GPC, definitely the most challenging professor. His lessons are difficult to understand & he moves quickly. His test are not easy to interpret, most of it comes from the book and not from what he went over in class. He can be sarcastic & sometimes a bit disrespectful towards students & the school. I do not recommend him...at all.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON2105
• 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:

I took Zagara's class as an undecided, Ga Tech dropout. As corny as it sounds, his class inspired me to major in Econ. This year I received my BS in Econ and am enrolling for a Masters. Zagara is a great teacher who cares about the class and his students. Students complaining about difficulty did not put in the time or effort.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just like the rest of the reviews he is somewhat clear, & he can be sarcastic. Like others stated the extra credit helps A LOT. I should have made an F in his class but I got a C due to the extra credit. I was not happy at all about the C but it is better than an F. I took him b/c I waited so long to register due to so if you can avoid taking him,

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON
• 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:

Tests are always hard and tricky

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HE is hilarious! IF you aren't a smart ass and you don't disrupt his class you will do fine. DO THE BOOK REPORTS. Could have failed this class and made an A. Took him for both Macro and Micro.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON2105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

idk ive enjoyed this guy. his test are kind hard.. every test is 20 questions long. 6 test. gives extra credit opportunity every month(easy book report) if you listen and read you can make a good grade.. you just have to try.. (surprised?) and extremely sarcastic freakin loved that lol! laughing and learning is great!