Larry Seidman - University of Delaware

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Larry Seidman - University of Delaware

Professor: Larry Seidman

Department: Economics

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECON435
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Every class you will have a two page homework assignment which isn't that bad really just tedious. Two exams and a final but he gives you the exams from the semester before and a lot of the information can be memorized. Show up, just sit there and you can get a decent grade with not too much effort.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ECON303H
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Homework due every class, not difficult just frustrating.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECON303H
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is mandatory, but you won't learn anything, the exams are very close to the practice tests, and can be passed by pure memorization. If class was not mandatory I would not have gone since we were lectured at for over an hour twice a week for a full semester mostly about his theories and ideas. It's easy to get a good grade, but it's tedious.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ECON303
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Everything we learn in this class is his opinion so it makes taking tests memorizing what he says rather than learning anything. He assigns readings and a 2 page paper for every class but if you fill 2 pages your good. Easy class but just awful lectures.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ECON435
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fairly easy class for a 400 level b/c he cares about his students, what they learn, what grade they get. 3 packets of articles, $60 each which sucks b/c you don't really need them as long as you know someone in class who has them. HW every class that is just summaries he checks for completion, 3 exams that are all memorization. Very relevant class

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ECON332
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Seidman is a very passionate professor who cares about his students' success. There is a HW assignment due before each class but it truly reinforces the topics and prepares you for exams. He provides his last semester exams with his answers to the questions and your exams will be nearly identical to the last semester's. Great econ elective!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ECON433
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seidman is great. Nice guy. Really knows his stuff. But lectures are so boring! I almost fell asleep at 9 am everytime. My fondest memory is when he sang the class the Beatles song, "Taxman". May have been one of the greatest moments of my undergrad career. Use the old test as a guide, do the homework and you're good. Test are just really long.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ECON433
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best Econ professior I've ever hadHe cares about his studentsGo to office hours if you don't understand the material. He is so nice and friendly. Review the old examsread the textbookthe article on sakaiand the handout he gives then you'll be fine. I got a B only because english is my second language

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ECON332
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good dude. You have to read and do a homework assignment for every class, but it helps you understand the material. Exams are largely based off of the previous semester's correlating exam. Tests contain a lot of material, but they're easy to do well on if you put the time in. Lectures can get very dry, but he really does care about his students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ECON332
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class for an upper level breadth requirement. Be prepared to read 60-80 page articles and write a 2 page paper for every class. A lot of memorization and very close reading of dull material. He tries to be funny and he's a nice guy but the class isn't all that great unless you're really into the subject matter.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ECON436
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seidman is the man. Really knows his stuff and had a passion for it. Wrote the textbook and only charges $30 for it. Gotta respect his quirkiness. Takes attendance and has homework due every class but it really helps for the tests which are mostly short answer. You will know what to expect though. Highly recommend

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ECON332
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily the best Econ teacher I have had at UD. He makes funny jokes throughout class and enjoys teaching. His tests are very similar to the practice tests, he does pass an attendence sheet around so you should go to class. there are homework assignments every class, but are very simple and checked for completeness. overall great guy!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ECON332
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seidman is probably one of the best professors I've had as an Econ major, despite the fact he's pretty liberal. The homeworks definitely help as do office hours. He actually cares about his students, can't say that about many others. He gives you old exams too. He actually sang "The Taxman" once in class, kind of funny.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ECON332
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seidman is a decent economist but a pretty bummy teacher. Class drolls on and you don't actually learn anything about economics. If test questions aren't answered the way his theory anticipates they'd be answered then your answer is wrong.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ECON303
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Seidman is very intelligent, but also a bit of a know it all. If you pay attention, you will learn a TON about macroeconomics. Homework forces you to learn the material, but really do it. Most studying should be done by looking at and practicing with old exams, but you want to have done the reading so you have the background knowledge.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ECON303
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy, tries to be funny and on occasion he's successful. Good teacher, typical Keynesian though.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ECON332
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Definitely take him. Study last year's test and the homeworks and you'll be fine. He's a nice guy and his tests are fair. You have to sign in every class because attendance counts, but class is pretty much pointless. The good thing is he won't call on someone who doesn't raise their hand and you can do the homeworks during class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ECON303
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:

the greatest professor in UD! must take him!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ECON303
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:

Say what you want about Seidman but the man is truly gifted in the field of economics. Approachable, fair, and understanding. A very clear lecturer. Go to his office hours and pick his brain, hes got some great theories. Overall the class isnt bad. 3 Exams, Final, and HWs. Pay attention in class and study the old exams = A. Learned a LOT.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ECON332
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:

Thought I would hate this class but absolutely loved it. Not the most interesting material, but Seidman knew his stuff so well, he made it interesting. Basically said everything that would be on the test and was a very fair grader.

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