Peter Schwarz - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Peter Schwarz - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Professor: Peter Schwarz

Department: Economics

College: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECON3090
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 expects you to bend over backwards constantly. Sign up for one of his classes and you'll spend your weekends just trying to keep up. My real rating of him is -2/5.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ECON3090
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you really like econ and really want to do some in-depth learning of interesting and valuable theory, than take his class. It will be challenging for sure! I had to really think about what I was reading, re-read, rinse, repeat. However, I came away from his class genuinely enriched. Time and money well spent. Also, he's definitely not boring.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECGR5090
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Insists on being a tough grader, yet objectives and correct answers are not clearly defined. He's the most inconsiderate human I have met. His comments and feedback are very petty. Don't take his class

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ECON3090
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schwarz is an intelligent professor, but his lectures are pretty monotonous. Do not take this course if it is only for an additional 3 credit hours (this was my mistake). He is a tough grader and there are weekly homework assignments. Attendance is not mandatory, but he will dislike you if you miss frequently (he hated me). Fair, but difficult.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ECON3090
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He does not explain things very well and he rambles during his presentations. He grades test very hard and if it is not what he is looking for it is not going to be counted correct. He is not very understanding of certain situations and why you may be late to class or why you have to leave class early. This is the worse professor Ive ever had.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ECON3090
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely specific in the answers he is looking for. If you don't meet his specific requirements you will get half credit at most otherwise you will receive no credit for your answer.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ECON3090
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He wrote the textbook to this class and he will quiz you on the minor details in the textbook.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ECGR5174
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:

Dr. Schwarz is an extremely tough grader who will give minimal partial credit. He also lectures for the whole 3 hour time period and provides tests that ask you about the littlest detail. The tests also dont relate to the HW problems.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ECON4200
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Cannot stress this enough, do NOT take for senior seminar. I did fairly well in this class, so I'm not saying this because I failed or anything. 3 long take home tests. Hours of homework, at least one assignment for each class. Pop quizzes in the form of reading quizzes. Group project where you essentially teach the class for a week. Don't do it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ECON3090
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I originally signed up for an Econ elective, figuring that Energy Econ couldn't be too difficult. Boy was I wrong. Prof Schwarz is a ridiculously tough grader and provides WAY too much information in the lectures/powerpoints. It's hard to pinpoint what to study for highly weighted exams. I wouldn't recommend this class unless you love to struggle

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ECON3090
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Extremely tough grader. Cannot stress that enough. Tests basically determine your grade. Only 2 and a final. I'd like to see two tests before the withdrawal period. Gives homework quizzes but they will not help your grade much at all if you don't test well. Tests are 75% of the grade and he grades ruthlessly. Not a bad guy just very nitpicky.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ECON3090
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Too much work for an elective. He skims over the math and does not work out the problems so you understand. Seeking him out for clarification on the math is futile. Unless you have a strong desire to learn about energy as it relates to Econ and are willing to put in hard work for a B, then do not take him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ECON4181
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schwarz is one of the smartest professors I have taken. Take prior reviews with a grain of salt. Of course a college course is going to challenge you, of course it is not supposed to be easy. Work hard, study, attend lecture and you will do fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: EMGT5962
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are really concerned about your grades, don't even try to take it. I always got A in my life but here grading is horrible, exams are tough. After putting lots of effort too u cant expect A. B is also difficult. Best of luck if you are taking this course even after reading all this reviews. Taking this class was biggest mistake of my life !

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG4962
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He thinks that his way is the right way when giving subjective questions. Has a lot of tenure and no time to negotiate its his way or the highway. Only cares about how he sounds to the class doesnt care about the students. Has no problem failing you or accusing you of cheating. A good way to describe him is egotistical.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PPOL8640
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:

He doesn't know much, except what he knows. Very ideological and narrow-minded.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: 4181
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If the answers aren't exactly word for word as his, its wrong. This makes getting a good grade difficult as he grades homework very harshly. While in class you have to attempt to take notes, teaching style is all over the place and writing is illegible. Take this class if you want to see your GPA nosedive. Save yourself the valuable time and money.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: 3151
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough class and tough teacher. Have to memorize his lectures and the book word for word to do well on homeworks and tests. Tests are essay with 5 multiple choice questions. Book is a tough read. Waste of time, do not waste the time and money. Become one of his favorites, otherwise good luck getting a good grade in the class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MBAD6962
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: Mandatory

Comment:

Awful experience! I expected the information to be clear & concise, but rather it was confusing and the volume was ridiculous. Dr. Schwarz did not explain material well, and taught the majority of the economics portion in one lecture period. I don't care how smart you are, if you have not seen this material in years it will not help! Avoid!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ECGR5090
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to spend all weekends working on long homework and take home exams that are not based on the lecture notes and at the end get very bad grade then take his classes. he is not a normal professor he is mysterious. also he takes a lot about personal stuff that you don't CARE!!!!

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