Mark Brandly - Ferris State University

Professor: Mark Brandly

Department: TBD

College: Ferris State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The only way to earn points was by taking 4 heavily weighted 1000 point tests. Everything else is sitting through lectures from a teacher who doesn't seem to care or want to be there. Besides that, there were 25 point quizzes that didn't do much. All exams are multiple-choice, questions seem written to trick you. Worst class I've ever had.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's really not that bad so far. His tests are not real hard (and I am a terrible test taker) and he makes sense on what he says. He can be a little lazy at times, but overall, the best economics teacher I've had.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes honestly one of the best econ teachers at FSU. Ive taken him for 221 and currently 222. It really depends on your learning style if you should take this class. Theres 6 tests and thats all your grade is (1 is optional) but he is very smart.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely hard exams, you can't use notes of any kind. Questions are written like trick questions with how he words them. You have to know every single tiny little detail of what he teaches or you will fail. He also videotapes you taking quizzes and exams. If you look away from your screen for a second it says that you are cheating.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A lot of videos to watch. Make sure you take good notes & study. Quizzes and exams are taken with lockdown browser. You are not allowed to use your notes and if you take your eyes off the screen, it flags you for cheating. Not very helpful to someone like me who stares at a wall or the sky when thinking about an answer. Very hard class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MACRO221
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Requires lockdown browser with audio and video camera that flags you for cheating if you don't show your whole face or move your eyes too much. Loads of reading and lecture videos. DO NOT take if you have other time consuming classes, I do and I'm struggling!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, he is one of the best profs I've ever had! So many people talk so poorly of him but if you respect him he'll respect you. Lectures aren't mandatory but if you miss you'll get lost. Respect him by showing up and asking questions and you'll have no problem. Also reading the book can help but if you like Econ, I don't think it's necessary.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brandly is a great professor. That being said, he does not really care about how you perform. He grades by pure exams and does not care about attendance. If you show up to class and do the recommended readings, you should have no problem. He does try to answer all questions and will assist you if you ask.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an okay professor, his exams are hard, only because they're very analytical. If you read, and do the review questions he posts, and FOLLOW HIS LECTURES, the class is okay. He provides a lot of extra credit, but it doesn't always make a difference because the exams are all 1000 points, and the final is 1500.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not clear and doesn't break down the material to be understood. Sloppy handwriting on the board.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible teacher, he doesn't make things clear and he puts it too complicated. Sloppy writing on the board to where you can barely read it. When we asked for a review session he said no, when my advisory said he would work with us and do that if we needed it. No work to back up your test grades. Overall I would say he's the worst professor I had

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON222
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

6 test (1 is optional & accumulative to replace lowest test score). You are based solely off those 6 tests.. No homework or quizzes. It is a decent class, but the professor is a bit arrogant. He is condescending if students have a question, and then gets frustrated when nobody wants to participate.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brandly is a smart guy who actually wants students to succeed. He knows his stuff and as long as you show up to class and pay attention to what he says you will do fine. Printing off lecture slides and extra review questions helps a lot. He also offers study sessions and review videos for every exam which help a lot

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! If you don't like busy work this is the man for you. Sometimes he does extra out of class study sessions. If you want to get good grades go to them. He answers most of the questions on the test during those. The study guides for the test are also quite helpful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Level of Difficulty is really closer to a 4.5 but the class is really enjoyable if you like economics. Your grade will be based only on tests and/or papers, but he lets the class choose how many tests/papers to do in a semester. One of the funniest most interesting lecturers you'll have. He is brilliant but slightly arrogant.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Brandly is a genius when it comes to economics. He will teach you a lot and is always interested in discussing current events .You have to pay attention to lectures as he gives a lot of information. He also posted good information on blackboard for studying for the exams. I would take him again in a heartbeat and will always recommend him

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor, but his lectures can be a little boring. Exams are a little bit too wordy and can be difficult to understand sometimes, in total we took 6 exams (including the final). If you tell him to show up to Econ tutoring he will answer your questions and prepare you for his exams.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class with Brandly. You will regret it. Teaches you absolutely nothing and then laughs at you when you go for clarification. Really smart guy but a horrible professor. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A perfect example of a professor that is phenomenal in real world experience and knowledge yet unable to pass anything on to students. Asking a question or answering one of his will lead him to belittle you. He doesn't seem to understand that we are not professional economists and loves to use his intellect to make economics seem harder than it is.