Western Kentucky University / S / Brian Strow
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Overkillv
Tag Summary:
True/False: 30
Multiple Choice: 52
Matching: 13
Fill in the Blank: 44
Essays: 5
Problem Solving: 45
Mandatory Final: 47
Cumulative Final: 36
Textbook Required: 15
Extra Credit: 38
Attendance Required: 6
55 Total Evaluations
ECON-203 : Macro - Posted 5/1/2013
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This guy is an idiot. He can't teach, is unorganized and uncaring. The idiot would work a problem on the board, get confused in the middle of it and then say, and I quote "you get the picture". WHAT THE HECK!!! Dude is such an idiot. I don't know how him (or Borland for that matter) got through grad school. He offers so much extra credit and my theory is that it is because he sucks so bad at teaching that no one would pass without his extra credit. The econ department, for the most part, is junk here at WKU. This professor sucks!! AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 2/25/2013
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
You have 12 quizzes and one cumulative final. Quizzes are every friday and they're pretty easy and he does drop the 2 lowest grades. Be sure to read the links he gives you on Blackboard, there are always at least 2 questions about them.
If you are really studious and can read the textbook with no problems, then you don't really need to show up for class save for the quizzes, as HE is the one the wrote your textbook, so your lectures are pretty much word for word the textbook.
ECON-150 : Intro To Economics (online) - Posted 6/26/2012
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class was online. I have no opinions on Professor Strow's class in the classroom. This class was awful. He was the worst professor ever. He does absolutely nothing for the class. He gives a list of things to read. He gives 6 quizzes and 1 of them is dropped. There is no lecture or supplements that he gives you. There are PowerPoints but they are from the book manufacturer. I would not recommend this class to anyone. Like I said though, this was online not in the class.
ECON-150 : Intro Economics - Posted 7/9/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I took this class online. I thought it was going to be an easy course, well I was wrong! The quizzes were very difficult and tricky. (I even read the book, watched power point slides, and did the study guides he gave) According to blackboard, I was failing!
Well, I gave him a good rating, because at the end of the course he went in and he curved the tests! So, on one I made like a 55 and he curved it to a 78! That is great! So I ended up not failing and actually made a very high grade!
ECON-230 : Macro Economics - Posted 12/8/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow is an excellent teacher. He really makes economics interesting. He is really funny, and uses good examples to help you remember what he's teaching. Every Friday there is a 10 question quiz, and he drops the two lowest quiz grades. The only test is the final. No papers just quizzes, which he gives you practice problems on blackboard, and tells you which articles to read. I highly recommend his class.
ECON-150 : - Posted 8/18/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I took Dr. Strow's online class and it was very difficult. The class might be much easier if you took it on campus.
ECON-203 : Macroecon - Posted 5/14/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
The textbook wasn't required for the course, except you had to buy a subscription to The Economist Magazine. He's a very good teacher and makes class interesting.
Go to class and take notes and you'll get an A
ECON-203 : Intro Macroeconomics - Posted 5/8/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow is AWESOME! He makes Macroeconomics extremely easy and interesting. His jokes are corny, but he keeps the students interested in what's going on in the class. If you take him just get ready for his "FREE TRADE CREATES WEALTH!!!!" lecture; It's halarious! He is very helpful and even though he doesn't require a book, you may want to get one for the final becuase it is tough. Make sure you keep all your notes and old quizzes. They will help out int the end. Great teacher
ECON-202 : Macroeconomics - Posted 3/24/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow is by far one of the best profs at WKU. I hated my micro class before this & after his class I actually liked econ. He is always entertaining & has a good sense of humor; he makes the class fun. You have plenty of chances for extra credit by playing review games & volunteering in class. The exams are pretty hard - make sure you read the Economist articles and know the random facts he says in class about different countries. Overall, Strow is an awesome prof & would definitely recommend him.
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 1/22/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr.Strow is awesome. He makes the class interesting and I was surprised that I lasted for almost 4 hours, in his winter term class, without falling asleep. He'll tell you which graph is important and which is he's only using as example. Unlike his wife,Claudia Strow, I didn't know when to pay attention and when to draw the graphs. Take Dr.Brian Strow you'll have fun and actually lear something.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 1/14/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class is definately hard, but it's not Dr. Strow's fault. His lectures are really fun and interesting. He can actually make you laugh while talking about taxes or trade! I came into this class wanting to do just enough to get by, but I actually learned a lot in this class and I didn't even realize it at the time. Dr. Strow has become one of my favorite teachers at WKU.
Now, his tests really are tough. You have to study quite a bit to do well, but it is possible to make a B and even an A. Plenty of people did. His final is cumulative, but a lot of his questions are repeats from old tests. You have to read the Economist which is tough, but there are usually only 3-5 questions on each test about that. You really don't need the textbook!
ECON-203 : Macro Econ. - Posted 12/24/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Brian Strow is awesome. I am actually switching my minor to Economics just so I can take more classes with him. He is just a cool guy who also happens to be a fantastic teacher. He makes things very clear to you and usually keeps the class entertained with his attempt at humor.
His tests are a bit difficult, but not too bad as long as you study. Plus, he grades on a curve. He says that you are required to subscribe to the Economist because there are always 2-3 questions from articles he assigns to read on the test. (Except on the final.) I'm going to go ahead and say not to worry about the Economist. Even if you read the articles, sometimes you still miss the questions cause they can be confusing. And missing 2 or 3 multiple choice questions isn't going to hurt you too much. If you take notes and study for the tests, you should easily be able to pull off an A.
A bit of advise...if he gives you handouts: STUDY THEM. Especially on the last test before the final. If you don't know the information on them...you'll be sorry.
ECON-203 : Macro Econ - Posted 10/26/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow makes this class awesome. It is pretty entertaining even for an Econ class, especially the "free trade creates wealth day". I really don't like econ classes but I looked forward to this one most days. The tests aren't that hard, just study the notes and this class is easy.
ECON-150 : Intro To Econ - Posted 12/20/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
professor strow is a good teacher. I just wasn't a big fan of economics. to get an A, you really do have to study a lot, and not just cram before the tests. He has a really stict policy about not making up tests if you miss them. even if you are deathly sick, you can't make up tests. Just to warn you!! over all, though, he's a nice guy and will help you if you ask him to.
ECON-150 : Intro Econ - Posted 5/7/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow makes the class fun. There are a lot of notes, and sometimes he picks the smallest details to test on. However, if you pay attention in class and study, the curve he gives on tests will get you a decent grade. It's a bit hard for a gen ed class, but very informative class. There are worse out there! He will give you extra help if you don't understand something...just ask!
ECON-150 : - Posted 4/18/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Strow is very intelligent and knows everything about economics. His class is interesting and you learn a lot, however, his tests are extremely hard. Each test is over more than 10 chapters and is too much information.
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 1/15/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
ECON-150 : Introductory Economics - Posted 1/3/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow is an excellent teacher, he explains everything very well, but there is a lot of notes. Attendence is not mandatory but missing a day means missing notes, as long as you attend class everyday and pay attention one should not leave the class with less than a C. Everything is explained and he really tries to make the classs interesting. I recommend him.
ECON- : Macro - Posted 5/29/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Strow is very energetic and really loves teaching. He knows his subject matter and will make you learn, however, he is always willing to help you if you need it, both in and out of class. If you want an easy class, do not take him. If you want to enjoy the class and learn, then by all means, take his class. He gives several quizzes and tests and while they are not easy, they are manageable if you attend class and he also gives review sessions before each test.
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 5/15/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow is a very good professor. He curves the quizzes and tests in the class so it helps your grade out. He explains all the topics very well and makes the class interesting. The only thing I didn't like was having to read certain articles out of the Economist magazine.
ECON-203 : Macro - Posted 5/2/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow's class was pretty tough. But he's really helpful, and doesn't take attendance. Your required text is a $20 subscription to the economist magazine, and I never read it once... and still got a C. He curves everything, which is awesome, cause I probably would have failed otherwise. Still, he's really cool, makes lots of corny jokes, and will explain anything you don't understand. Take him for Macro fo sho.
ECON-467 : American Economic History - Posted 4/12/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Liked the course, liked the professor. Funny guy , kept the class moving. there are 3 tests which are difficult but not impossible. there is also a group project but everyone made pretty good grades on it from what i saw. He also curves the test.
ECON-203 : Macro Econ - Posted 12/16/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class is all in what you make of it. Strow knows what he is talking about so if you care to know anything about the Economy he can tell you. I found out that what Bush is doing in office is really hurting our economy. He points out what needs to be done to get this countrys economy back on track. He does a great job and it shows in the way he teaches, he is like a hyper kid everyday. Great Class take him you learn a lot of things about the economy that can be used in everyday life.
ECON-202 : Microecon - Posted 12/16/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
If you don't need this class you shouldn't take it. This class was fun but it was very demanding. Strow knows what he is talking about and trys to make it connect in the best way possible. This class was on Wednesday night which met that we had a quiz the next class. Strow likes to make you think really hard on test and quizs. Study hard and you should do ok. If you need help he will do what ever he can to make you understand.
ECON-202 : Micro - Posted 11/15/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Withdrew
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
My brother passed away in the middle of the semester and Dr. Strow DID NOT LET ME MAKE UP ANY WORK!!! I even offered the guy the obituary. He was understanding but said that he had a strick no make-up policy. He said if he did have a policy i would definately qualify for a make-up under the circumstances, but since he didn't have a policy i was out of luck. i dropped the class because i was on schedule to get an A, but after i wasn't allowed to make up the quiz i missed i was probably going to get a B. He is very arrogant, and can't spell worth a shit. I can't believe the city of Bowling Green elected such an uncompassionate County Commissioner. Take his class, its easy... just hope you don't have any unfortunate accidents or deaths in the family, because he doesn't care!
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 11/2/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr Strow is definitely a character. he has a good sense of humor and tries to throw a good laugh in at least once a class meeting.
But his quizes and test trip people up. i read everything and studied my notes and he still always trips me up on a few questions on the quizes or tests. you have 4 test and i think 4 quizes in there, and he drops the lowest quiz. he will give you an opportunity to do extra credit but its an essay paper, and all the paper does (if u do it how he wants it) is drops the lowest quiz grade.
i would say the best thing about this class, is he's laid back, a younger teacher, funny, and he CURVES ALL GRADES!! buts it is still a semi-difficult class.
ECON- : Econ 203 - Posted 5/8/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Can't tell you how great he is, take him then you will see!
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 5/4/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If you have to take Macro, I would recommend Brian Strow. I actually learned a lot from Dr. Strow. I think he is a good professor, although he is a little hyper. He will definitely keep you awake in the morning. He loves economics in general and obviously loves teaching it. He gets very excited at times. Class is entertaining, nonetheless. However, if you don't like excitement, take Claudia Strow (his wife). She's good too, just a lot more mellow! His tests are kind of tricky, so beware! But if you write down everything he writes on the board and study your notes real well before the tests, you will be fine.
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 4/23/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
ECON- : - Posted 4/16/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Withdrew
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Just a heads up this is the guy that pushed for the plus minus grading system here at WKU. He cares nothing for student opinion and believes we are to be seen and not heard. He believes college is only for the few, a educational darwinist. He's also made unsuccessful attempts to run for city council, the guy is quite simply a childish jerk. He reminds me of a 4 year old hoped up on sugar. If you like spider monkeys on crack teaching you feel free to take his classes.
ECON-201 : - Posted 4/15/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Strow thinks that everyone should know as much as he does about economics. His tests are very trick and I would not have taken him if I knew it would be like this.Even if you know the study guide you still will do poorly on the multiple choice.
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 4/14/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow is funny, in a bad humor sort of way. His classes are entertaining, nonetheless. The tests can be kind of hard, but if you go to class and do a bit of studying (like any good student, I suppose) you'll be fine.
ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 12/21/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The class was quite enjoyable. The notes were fairly extensive and you needed to know them pretty well for the tests. He has a good sense of humor and he gives a generous curve on everything. I would recomend taking him for the class.
ECON-203 : Macro - Posted 11/18/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He loved teaching the course. He keeps you involved and laughing with macro jokes. It was a little goofy but it keeps your attention. He was a nice guy and he explained everything. You also take out a subscription to a magazine for your book. There are some interesting topics in the magazine. Everything is current events which is great!
ECON-202 : Micro Economics - Posted 11/15/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I really didn't want this class, but it was mandatory, and this professor made it interesting. I would highly recomend him. It was a class I should have dreaded going to, but instead I found myself loving the class. Most everything on the test comes from the notes, occasionlly he throws in a definition from the book, but usually only one. He offers different extra credit options. I really recomend this professor!
ECON-203 : Econ-macro - Posted 6/9/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I personally am a person who does not enjoy a econ lecture, but Dr. Strow makes it very interesting. If you have to take this class, take it with him. He has a quiz or a test every 2 weeks which you will need to study for. He always grades on a curve which is usually around at least 10 points.
ECON-203 : Principles Of Macroeconomics - Posted 4/16/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow is a young guy who loves teaching and loves economics. He knows his subject and is effective at presenting it in a manner that is easy to understand. He's very enthusiastic and makes the material interesting, no matter how boring it is.
Be prepared to take a lot of notes and draw graphs over and over and over again. He uses lots of current events to convey the concepts, which makes them a bit easier to grasp. He's also prone to make lots of jokes (and half of them are bad, but of the so-bad-they're-good variety, which means you'll remember them when taking a test), which serves to keep things upbeat.
I didn't really find the textbook to be of much use. If you're having trouble understanding something in your notes, it might help you out a bit, but otherwise, don't bother. You have to subscribe to The Economist magazine, and there are always a few test/quiz questions from some of the articles. If you've got the lecture/textbook stuff aced, forget The Economist and don't worry about it.
Your lowest quiz grade is dropped, and your next lowest quiz grade can be dropped if you submit an extra credit paper. The tests and quizzes *will* require perparation and some good study time, but he offers sample tests/quizzes and a voluntary review session before each one. Take Uncle Lee's advice and work the samples and attend the reviews.
I like the guy, I like the way he presents the material, and I like the fact that I'm understanding it all.
COLL-200 : Government And The Economy - Posted 1/6/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
This is a great class for the honors program. It’s also a good supplement to any other econ class. There were only three people in my class, so participation was a necessity. We read two interesting books for class and discussed certain chapters every week (also wrote a few papers about them) and then read another book outside of class and wrote a final essay about it. This is a discussion class, so Dr. Strow had the same role in the class as we did. Be ready to think quickly, form opinions, and defend those opinions. Overall, I really liked this class.
ECON-203 : Principles Of Macroeconomics - Posted 1/6/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow is a great teacher and he brings his enthusiasm to the class. Macroeconomics could easily be boring, but Dr. Strow spices it up with his over-the-top humor and his obvious interest. Expect three tests, four quizzes (no pop quizzes), a comprehensive final exam, and questions from the Economist magazine. This class isn’t very difficult, but it does require some studying. I definitely recommend Dr. Strow for any econ classes.
ECON-203 : Intro. Macro - Posted 12/26/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Strow is a very good prof. His class was very interesting and he made economics fun. His tests are difficult but if you keep up with the class you should do fine. I would highly recomend taking any of his classes.
ECON-202 : Micro Econ - Posted 12/13/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Strow was a pretty good teacher, but you can only take so many "soy bean" jokes a semester. He seems to know his material very well, but tends to use examples that are far fetched. The grade I recieved was personally b/c I find econ very hard, but overall scores in my class ranged from A's to few F's... He posts your grades online so you always know how you're doing. ALSO, he'll tell you to buy the book-DON'T--I wasted $80 on a new book and didn't open it once. All of the test and quiz material come from class notes. Overall Dr. Strow is cool.
ECON-202 : - Posted 11/26/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Strow is a fun teacher. He gives a lot of notes but they are necessary. He helps you out if you need it and post practice problems on the web in advance so you can study. Overall nice guy.
ECON-202 : Micro - Posted 11/5/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Strow's tests are pretty tough, but he is a real good teacher. He is always cracking jokes, and he tries to make this subject fun. There are a lot of notes, so you need to go to class, even though he doesn't take attendance. The tests are the trickiest things, but he does give you practice problems before them and you can ask him questions if you have any.
ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 10/27/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr Strow is probably the best professor I've had at WKU. He relates to his students very well and is always very helpful during office hours to go out of his way to make sure you understand the topics. He does offer extra credit and you get to drop your lowest quiz out of 4 quizzes and write a paper to replace your 2nd lowest quiz. Tests are difficult and tedious. He pulls some questions from the book that you didn't quite cover in class, but for the most part everything comes from lecture notes. If you can get old tests, then get them, they will help a ton. He also makes class very interesting by adding humor and real life examples. Very nice guy.
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 10/21/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was great, this proff makes you want to show up for class, not SKIP. He's very intelligent and relates the material very well to world. His tests aren't bad, he posts practice problems on the internet and if you know the problems you have at least a high C on the test. Good class, Great teacher.
ECON-203 : Macro - Posted 10/21/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Loved this class! Dr Strow is very interesting and seems to know AND like his stuff. He grades on curve which helps tons and tests and quizzes are very fair.
ECON-203 : Principles Of Macroeconomics - Posted 12/14/2001
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Strow is a young, interesting guy, he doesn't require a textbook and the notes are outrageous. Get ready to draw a hundred graphs. A textbook isn't required, but a subscription to the most boring magazing on the face of the Earth, The Economist, is. The articles are very hard to understand and they all seem to say the same thing, but you btter know them because they are on the quizzes. He gives 7 quizzes, a midterm and final during the semester. Even if you did good in 202, you better work your tail off for a good grade in here. I'd almost rather follow the old-fashioned textbook method then just have my notes for reference.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 3/26/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Strow is a young, VERY energetic professor who gets a high off of talking about economics. He grabs your attention and makes you want to perform well. I currently have an
ECON-203 : Macro-Economics - Posted 3/14/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Strow is a great Professor. He makes the class interesting by his hyperactivity, and he is more than willing to give his time outside of class to help his students. Attendance isn't required, however, if you attend his test are fairly easy. You are required to write a 2 page essay on one of several topics he provides.
ECON-202 : Intro. to Microoeconomics - Posted 1/7/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Great professor... makes things very interesting and keeps your attention with bad jokes and amusing examples.
Highly recommended.
ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 12/20/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Stow is an excellent Professor. He will go out of his way to help you understand the material after class. Gives several examples which you can recieve extra credit.
I knew nothing about the class. Although attendance isn't required if you show up everyday and take notes on what he puts on the board you'll do ok. He also gives out practice tests 1 week before the test which cover 99% of what's on test. If you have questions on it his office is open and will spend time helping you understand the problem.
ECON-202 : Prin Economics--Micro or Macro - Posted 10/18/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I took both micro and macro with Strow and I'm very glad I did. He gives plenty of examples and is very willing to explain any concept that is confusing...so feel free to ask questions. He is very helpful and does little things throughout the semester to keep the class interesting (like auction off candy to explain a concept). I would strongly suggest taking Strow.
ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 4/14/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Brian Strow is an incredible professor. He goes out of his way to help students. He offers many extra credit opportunities. He explains the text very well and makes microeconomics as interesting as microeconomics can be. Definitely take him for any economic class you can.
ECON-202 : Micro economics - Posted 4/13/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He tries to make the material more interesting, which helps you to stay awake. He also gives about a 10 point curve on all exams, and you can drop a quiz grade.
ECON-203 : principles economics macro - Posted 3/29/2000
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He does not realize it is a principals class and comes up with things on the test that you have no way of knowing. He also asked certain questions to try and make you get it wrong.