Barbara Bloemhof - McMaster University

Professor: Barbara Bloemhof

Department: TBD

College: McMaster University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 3Z03
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bloemhof's class (Health Econ) is dry, but Bloemhof is really nice and the course expectations were totally reasonable. She knew everyone by name, and she's really nice. People seem not to like her on here, but I would totally recommend a course with her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: E600
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Course was disorganized, no clear outline for triple jump evaluation or group work. Very passionate about the course material, but mixes political views into discussions. Lectures go off on tangents. Book + quizzes was like a completely different course. Would have liked to learn more of the actual economic theory. Posts A LOT of supplemental info

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: E600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thoughtful and interactive lectures as well as assignments. Definitely a great professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: I602
• 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:

When I learned that Dr. Bloemhof lectured internationally about pedagogy, student engagement, and promoting critical thinking in the classroom, I was incredibly disappointed. She is hands down the worst communicator, worst lecturer, and overall most confusing professor in UG and Grad School combined.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: I602
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Huge discrepancy between lecture content and evaluations.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: I602
• 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:

If she actually taught economics the course would've been decent. BUT She was always off topic, hated answering questions, assumed we knew everything, and was disrespectful of students opinions. She would go off on tangents about politics half the time, her case discussions were poorly facilitated, and assignments unrelated to content. AVOID HER.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: I604
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst Prof I have ever had. Had her for Economics in my MBA. Most useless professor I have ever had to sit through. She is awful, avoid at all costs! Soooooooo bad If I could give her a 0 I would

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: I602
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The slides are dry. Assignments are mostly unrelated to material on slides, had to google everything. Didn't clarify exam expectations till after the last day of class. Assumes economics background and doesn't teach what is tested. Gives too many extra readings as if there is spare time and the only course you are taking

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: I602
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The Horcrux contains the tears of students, it must be destroyed. It makes her angry when people ask questions. Really didn't know what was happening. Huge gaps in teaching material and expectations. Unrealistic expectations with readings.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: E600
• 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:

Textbook required as will assist with weekly quizzes. Assumed everyone in MBA class had economics knowledge. Very knowledgeable professor. LOVED the concept of 1 hour lecture, 1 hour break for group case study, and last hour for discussing it in class. The Triple Jump was interesting; subjective, but interesting. Thanks Barb!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The outline is ambiguous, you cannot catch her words at all. She makes economics a too much complex subject.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 2GG3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had no idea what she was saying in lecture. Failed first midterm, dropped the class, then got an A with a different prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON2G03
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have never had a worse professor. Supposedly she teaches grad school economics? Fat chance. Avoid any class taught by this lady.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON2X03
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Can come across like a tough professor, but if you are willing to work she will no doubt help you! Her lectures are great made everything clear, so if you don't attend - good luck to you...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 2X03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

so bad

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 2GG3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher in the world!!!NO HELP!!please do not take her course

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECONUA238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dont take any advice from this professor as she has no common sense or real life skills. She can read a book and thats it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HTH1
• 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:

My favourite prof!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON436
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Person below: you are in a 4th year class. Working on your own and knowing concepts is a given. How else did you make it so far? She's always available and gives you several ways to get in touch with her. There is no excuse for not knowing her expectations. Great prof! Always available. Always helpful. Other profs need to take notice.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON436
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She doesnt seem to teach much at all. She expects students to work on their own and know concepts as a pre requisite. Also, classes are more about how to use the library rather than international trade itself