Doug Lamdin - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Doug Lamdin - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Professor: Doug Lamdin

Department: Economics

College: University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECON374
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's just meh. Comes off condescending. Makes the class way harder than it needs to be. No textbook, you gotta study off his notes. They're an image of a PDF so you can't even CTRL+F to search for terms while studying which is annoying. For INTRO to finance, this class is very hard coming from someone who had straight A's in Econ classes until this

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ECON374
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:

It was a hyrbid class so you only see him 3 times for exams. Really nice guy though, kinda rambles but he's very nice and encouraging, makes you want to do well in the course. Studying for the exams is as simple as he says: take the practice exams. Take them with notes, then without notes. He doesn't change the exams much at all except for values.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECON475
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's a hybrid course, so you'll see him 3 times. First class, midterm, and final. There are practice exams for all of the exams, so you should be fine. Homework and quizzes on the modules each week. He drops the 2 lowest. Read the modules, do your work, and you'll do fine. You get a make a cheat sheet for the exam.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ECON475
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His time slot of 4:30-7 isn't great if you're trying to pay attention. I believe he's making this class hybrid, which is a great improvement. Always ready to help, and the material isn't too hard. I never attended class and only studied his notes online and the practice exams. Easy A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ECON374
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy and has tons of great career advice. As a professor, his 4:30-7 timeslot isn't in his favor and most of the students aren't paying attention. The best strategy is to study the practice exams, even if you don't go to class. Easy to get a B or C.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ECON374
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Material is very easy. Shows plenty of examples in class. Posts practice exams on blackboard. If you actually do the practice exams, then the actual exams should be no problem. Good professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ECON475
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A class if you review all old exams on blackboard. A good teacher and a great person.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ECON374
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor. For the exams, make sure you study the old exams; he will provide the old solutions on BB. Even if you do not know how to answer one, it is very likely that the answer is the same as in the practice exams; he probably played with it to confuse you. Take notes, go to class; know all the ratios, and you will get an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ECON374
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:

Unless you're a Financial Econ major, avoid him at all costs. Says the textbook isn't necessary, however it's good to have to review all that he races through in lecture. No practice problems other than exams which he then proceeds to switch around. Don't bother asking for help understanding the material. He'll tell you no in a roundabout way.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ECON374
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As an FIEC major it is always a joy to have a teacher who is knowledgeable about what he teaches. Lamdin is one such teacher. he is genuinely interested in his material and constantly brings his own experiences into class. If you put effort into the class you will get an A even if you skip on occasion. Will be taking more classes with him

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ECON475
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Textbook is not needed. Exams are exactly like previous exams posted on blackboard. He teaches with overheads, which are hard to read, and he talks very quietly, so make sure you sit in the front if you want to hear/see. Workload is 2 exams, 2 projects (easy, on financial data), and you have to read this book and take 2 quizzes (only worth 10 pts)

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ECON374
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy if you're good at following directions, exams are just like practice exams (MC). Highly recommend for many economics courses.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ECON371
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has his own notes which you can print out from blackboard. No Textbook required. Exams are tough so you have to know your terms, ratios, and equations-which is a hassle since he races through them as if you should already know them. He gives you previous exams to study from which helps a good amount. Be 100% attentive and copy down all notes..

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ECON374
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

material is ok, just don't like him personally.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ECON374
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Three test one project, test are multiple choice. Can be tricky, make sure you can do the problems, by front to back back to front. Will on occasion throw a curve ball or two. Would definently take him again! Got an A in the class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ECON374
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:

Prof. Lamdin breaks down what can be very confusing topics into dumb language. His exams are fair which consist of 20 multiple choice questions however they are not that easy. He does give out practice exams with solutions from previous semesters which help ALOT. I will be looking forward to taking him next semester in his investments class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ECON475
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lamdin is pretty easy. If u've had him before u know exactly what 2 expect, no surprises. Quizes on the readings r very easy! Questions straight from text & r MC, T/F, fill in blank. Haven't had a test yet but he gives previous exams from other semesters so u can study from those. He's a great prof I had him for ECON374 so I wanted 2 take him again

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ECON391
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

flat out sucks and is of no help. Flys through the material like a nuclear bomb just dropped. If you have even the smallest trouble with math, forget this guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ECON374
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lamdin is cool but his lecture isn't really about teaching as much as it is about copying down what he puts in the over head becaue all he does is read the over head notes. He could just put it on black board and you would be just as well off. Exams are multiple choice but still not easy so study. Nice guy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ECON374
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There is alot of material to cover so it makes studying for the exams a little more difficult however, he gives you exams from previous semesters which REALLY helps with studying. Majority of the questions are the same just with different numbers plugged in. Ur grade consists of 2 exams 1 project and 1 final. I think Prf Lamdin makes Econ374 fun

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