Sudeshna Bandyopadhyay
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She doesn't really teach, but intro to micro isn't that difficult. She gives out a lot of extra credit and the exams are moderately difficult. However, she assigns tons of (busywork) homework that can be hard to remember to submit and you need them for your grade.
12/17/2025
If you actually want to learn something in microeconomics, then you should choose Professor Bandy! She is really caring and completely accessible outside the lesson. She cares a lot about whether you fully understand one concept, and her lessons are really fun!
4/27/2025
She gets a lot of hate, but she's honestly one of my favorite professors. She's funny (even though her humor seems to go over a lot of people's heads), and while some say she is hard to understand at times, if you seek 1 on 1 help things will become clear. Would skim through lecture slides before each exam and had no issues getting good grades
4/16/2025
She's highkey funny but like nobody in my class laughed. Ultimately, if you've never taken micro before it'll be a bit challenging and you'll need to like be a good student, but Bandy is supportive and helpful.
3/24/2025
Professor Bandy is not at all as bad as some people make her seem. She sometimes over-explains concepts, but other than that her lectures are engaging and clear. I think microeconomics can be more easily understood if you have experience in calculus and macroeconomics, but it isn't necessary. Test are extremely easy if you study.
2/7/2025
Bandy gets a bad rep, but I didn't dislike her at all. Her class is fairly difficult, and her explanations can leave the class confused often, but she truly cares and tries her best. She is a very lively person, and she's not afraid to crack a joke. My advice is to read the module in the textbook before class so you have a better understanding.
12/26/2024
Bandy's lectures are in-depth, though admittedly, often leave the class confused. Push through the discomfort! I think everyone in that class experiences a point where they don't understand the material: it's hard for Bandy to explain things because a lot of it IS supposed to be very intuitive. Read the textbook if you have to, most people didn't!
12/13/2024
Poor lecturer in terms of learning, but entertaining. Tests are manageable as the grading curve is very forgiving. Lots of homework
11/23/2024
If you have no experience with microeconomics, avoid this class at all costs. Tests are atrocious and poorly designed. They don't test you on your understanding, but rather your test taking skills. Lectures are super confusing and useless, she explains simple concepts in the most complicated way. I should have read the reviews before signing up.
10/16/2024
Bandy's lectures can be confusing, but she's approachable and genuinely cares about student success. The material is challenging, but using the textbook, study resources like Unstuckstudy, and attending office hours can really help. Overall, a rewarding class if you're willing to put in the work.
10/6/2024
4-6 hrs/week
When I took this class Bandy was teaching flipped classroom style which was the only plus to her class. Bandy is a sweetheart but she unfortunately is not a great person to be teaching this class. If you are not willing to teach yourself the material do not take this class.
6/22/2024
6-8 hrs/week
You kinda have to study a lot on your own to do well in the class. Also take the quizzes and do the homework with friends or you're gonna have a much worse time. Got an A though
5/18/2024
2-4 hrs/week
i actually learned a lot in this class but you need to put in the work and read the textbook because it explains concepts pretty well. but once you do, you can do well. don't take this if you want a chill introductory class though
5/18/2024
2 or less hrs/week
Took simultaneously with intro to micro (also with Bandy). If you are genuinely interested in learning macro Bandy is probably who you would want to take it with. If you want one of the easiest classes at WashU take it with Petersen
5/18/2024
2-4 hrs/week
Teach yourself again but the content is super easy
5/18/2024
2 or less hrs/week
Did not enjoy this class at all. Bandy (in my opinion) was a terrible lecturer - I didn't understand anything she was teaching in class and found it more helpful to just read the textbook on my own time. The exams were very hard and there is a lot of homework.
5/18/2024
I wouldn't say that this class is very difficult but if you have no background in economics I would not recommend. The lectures are a bit confusing so you may end up having to teach yourself the material but outside of that she provides good extra credit opportunity.
1/20/2024
Don't take this class with bandy if you have no experience with econ. Lectures are super unclear and exams are way too difficult. It's hard to be prepared for exams because you really never know what's going to be on them. She makes sure she's very available for questions and office hours but this still doesn't help.
1/19/2024
Bandy is very nice, and she clearly cares a lot about teaching and wants her students to succeed. However, if you've never taken econ and want to actually learn, don't take this class with her. Lectures are useless and incredibly difficult to follow, and the only way to learn or understand anything is by reading the textbook.
1/19/2024
I don't think she's quite as bad or as strict as her reputation makes her seem, she made a lot of jokes and was pretty accommodating. Like, she's not trying to make students miserable or make the class ridiculously hard. However, I think her lectures would be much more difficult for people who haven't taken economics before (such as AP)
1/18/2024
Bandy clearly cares a lot about teaching, but her lectures were the opposite of good teaching. The examples were difficult to follow, and she would rarely answer student questions, instead she would interrupt the student and further confuse them. Final was very difficult. I switched the class to P/F early on. Very nice in office hours though!
1/4/2024
Bandy's not the best lecturer by any means, but you can tell that she's passionate about teaching economics and wants her students to succeed. Extremely accessible outside of class. Her exams are definitely harder than you'd expect but they're still fair and provided a great foundation for Intermediate Micro. Overall, I think she's overhated.
12/26/2023
I was scared to take this class because Bandy has such a bad wrap. But she was a good professor, really passionate about subject matter and available to help students outside of class. Exams/quizzes were overall fair, but final was pretty rough. She also gives generous extra credit for coming to class.
12/24/2023
Bandy always seems to get a bad rep... but she is the best teacher I had this semester. She is the funniest person and she brings such an authentic presence to each of her class.I was so scared coming in, but her class completely disproved me. The class is extremely doable and she makes her self available to her students. Don't listen to others.
12/21/2023
Had her for micro and she was always great. Interacts with students, willing to work with you if you missed an assignment deadline, and responds very quickly to emails. Exams are tough tough, she makes you work for it. Made the final unnecessarily challenging. Attendance is optional but you do get extra credit (2% extra for missing 6 or fewer).
12/18/2023
A character but average professor. Lectures are dry and draining, but she's enthusiastic about questions and is accessible outside class. I never took econ in HS, so there was a learning period-- I should've worked more outside class, though. Overall, I enjoyed the material and am still very happy with how I did, but Bandy has room for improvement.
12/17/2023
I loved this professor. She was caring, funny, and made lectures really interesting. While she's not always the most articulate in explaining Microeconomic concepts, I nonetheless loved the opportunity to take her class!
12/17/2023
Don't let the rating deter you away from this class. Bandy is honestly a good professor. Just review the lectures after every class, and you'll be fine. The exams are super fair.
12/15/2023
Anyone who took Econ in high school will find this course easy and fair to get an A. However, if you have never taken Econ before, this class is gonna hurt you. Her final is atrocious so, hopefully try to get better grades in the first two exams. Never take this course for humanities credit, go for macro.
12/15/2023
I LOVE Bandy. She is just such a lovely person. Yes, she's not the best lecturer, but she really does try her best. She is always there for her students and genuinely cares about them. If you're interested in economics PLEASE take classes with her.
12/14/2023
Bandy's Canvas has a lot of resources, she's easily accessible, and she communicates a lot through Canvas announcements, she just can't teach AT ALL; my friend who took econ in HS said that Bandy's explanations even made her confused. Don't take if you're only doing it for the AN credit, take macro instead.
12/10/2023
Bandy's Canvas has a lot of resources, she's easily accessible, and she communicates a lot through Canvas announcements, she just can't teach AT ALL; my friend who took econ in HS said that Bandy's explanations even made her confused. nnDon't take if you're only doing it for the AN credit, take macro instead.
12/10/2023
Pretty funny, wants you to do well, but she's been teaching so long she sometimes gets confused if you don't understand something right away. Lectures are fast, so I'd read the textbook either before or after. People complain about the class/exams but I felt that it was fair. Put in the time/effort to actually understand stuff and you'll be fine.
12/4/2023
Decently funny professor and the material is not that hard, though I would not recommend you only listen to the lectures. Use online resources as well (of which there are many because this is a basic course). Sometimes the tests can be a bit confusing.
11/15/2023
Very difficult if not experienced in econ. Don't take if you're looking for an introduction to economics. The lectures are too confusing, difficult to understand, and the textbook is unhelpful. Exams are only easy if you understand the lectures, and even after attending office hours I've left more confused. I would not recommend the clas
11/13/2023
Her lectures are very confusing and she talks in circles. Reading the textbook after attending the lectures only made the material harder to understand. She likes to say "Folks, this won't be on the PowerPoint or in the textbook so pay attention" :( If you took econ in HS, this course would probably be a lot easier.
11/6/2023
Her lectures are very confusing and she talks in circles. Reading the textbook after attending the lectures only made the material harder to understand. She likes to say "Folks, this won\'t be on the PowerPoint or in the textbook so pay attention" :(\nIf you took econ in HS, this course would probably be a lot easier.
11/6/2023
Lectures were REALLY hard to follow, don\'t take her if you have no econ experience. Got through the class only by common sense. She spent half the class complaining about lack of student participation and asking "why is your generation so sad? + the other half writing useless confusing examples. Extra credit for attendance was a decent cushion.
8/17/2023
A very down to Earth professor. Despite the poor reputation, she genuinely cares for her students. Econ is not a sexy subject, as she would say, so it is understandable that class can sometimes be boring. The attendance requirement is quite lax and allows for two whole weeks of absences. Makes herself very accessible before tests!
8/8/2023
Bandy made this class as easy as she possibly could for people (cutting a unit, pushing back due dates, etc.). She's honestly really funny, but she will demand that you participate in the lectures and sometimes is a little confusing explaining things. Plus, the slides are full of text which made it hard to take notes.
5/16/2023
There are only two tests, which makes the course very test heavy. The lectures can be rather dry, but this is just the nature of Macroeconomics. The professor tries very hard to make class more interesting by being energetic. Study hard for tests and you will be fine.
5/14/2023
Bandy's lectures are great, interesting, and funny. She references the textbook sometimes but you definitely don't need to buy it
5/11/2023
I thought prof Bandy was really good. She's a funny person, and lectures are informative. Also, she gave like 3% extra credit for showing up to class enough times and filling out her course eval, and she gave bonus points on the midterm and final. I don't think she deserves the rep she gets.
4/20/2023
Attendance is not really mandatory. You can earn extra credits by attending a certain number of lectures. She does not explain things clearly enough.
4/7/2023
Attendance is not really mandatory. You can earn extra credits by attending a certain number of lectures.\nShe does not explain things clearly enough.
4/7/2023
Professor Bandyopadhyay is fun to talk to but don't ever take her class unless you have already done economics. She is bad at explaining concepts and then she blames the students for not being smart enough. I like how she uses real world examples to describe things though!
4/3/2023
You will have to purchase TopHat for this course, which is $30, in order to submit many assignments and verify attendance. Quizzes, homeworks, and exams are relatively easy with no surprises if you attend the lectures. The expensive textbook is not required.
1/23/2023
Wish attendance hadn't affected grades because I would've learned better from reading the textbook in my own time. Lectures were unnecessarily complicated, and homework questions didn't always line up with what lecture material. I wouldn't take micro with her unless you need it for your major. The final wasn't super easy to study for.
1/17/2023
I don't understand why Bandy gets so much flack. She's always on top of her email, updating canvas, sending announcements when a deadline changes, etc. Her guidelines initially seemed strict but they weren't a big deal. She makes her lectures entertaining, even if they're confusing sometimes. Plus, there's a lot of extra credit.
1/7/2023
This class was a constant headache for my friends and me. Lectures were boring and confusing. Tests and quizzes were hard although there are lots of opportunities to earn points elsewhere. READ THE TEXTBOOK and you will get by. In the end, I would strongly advise against taking this class unless it is required for your major/minor.
1/5/2023
sometimes her lectures don't make much sense. but a lot of the time, they do. gives a lot of extra credit / participation points it is impossible to get below a b. the very hilarious lady made my year. just do the work actually and you will be set.
12/31/2022
She is a terrible lecturer and admitted to purposefully confusing students in lecture. She is impatient and makes the material more difficult than needed. The final was completely unreasonable.
12/27/2022
Although Bandy's lecture may not be one of the best at WashU, she really tries to help her students and lets her students learn. I got five on both AP Micro and Macro so this class is easy for me, but I do understand why her reputation is not good and sometimes her lecture can be very confusing.
12/27/2022
Everyone failed the midterm, so she asked the class what she could differently so that students actually learn. Many students gave good feedback on what she could change to benefit us. She then told everyone that it's their own fault because the new generation is always on their phones and we are getting dumber year by year. Changed nothing.
12/20/2022
I really liked micro with Bandy, but you have to approach her class in a certain way. I read the textbook for every chapter, which makes her lectures make a lot of sense. Her reputation isn't great, but I really think that's overblown. She takes the time to make sure each of her students understands, and her class is interesting and worth taking.
12/19/2022
The final caught me very off guard, and her lectures are tough to follow.
12/18/2022
Hot take: Bandy is overhated. She is a pretty terrible lecturer (I never went to class, attendance wasn't mandatory when I took ECON1011), but if you follow along with the videos she makes and her slide decks, you'll be fine. I never opened the textbook, but some people find it helpful. Stay on top of Tophat work and slide decks and you'll be fine.
5/15/2022
Lectures are mediocre. She's a funny person but isn't the best at teaching concepts and the point of the material. Exams are somewhat difficult but don't be surprised if there is something you have never seen before on there. Best bet is to read the textbook.
5/6/2022
Take this class at your local college/uni or take it with a different professor at WashU. Do anything and everything in your power to avoid taking a class with Bandy. Worst lecturer here, not sure how she got hired. Her explanations make you more confused. Best bet is to learn everything on your own and zone out during her lectures.
4/29/2022
The worst teacher I ever had. The worst lectures I ever had. Please do not take this class with her.
4/19/2022
She is such a gem in WashU professors. Take her and get your best life at WashU.
2/28/2022
Bandy is great. I honestly think her bad ratings are exclusively from exceptionally stupid kids. This is micro econ. If you fail micro econ it is not Bandy's fault. This class is so easy that if you have any common sense you could pass with no instruction at all. That said, her lectures are great and she is hilarious.
1/27/2022
This is a very unpopular opinion but I enjoyed Bandy's intro to Micro. The content is very easy and the work is set up for your success. I didn't buy or open the textbook and still did very well in the class. She can definitely ramble in lectures and posts notes via long videos but overall a friendly teacher that wants students to succeed.
1/18/2022
Don't take a class with Bandy. I read the textbook and watched all her lecture videos and her midterm was still impossible. She's not good at explaining concepts.
1/18/2022
Bandy's midterm is hard indeed, but her final is extremely easy. Go to lectures, do homework and quizzed, and go to office hours helps a lot. She may be a bit intimidating at first, but she tries to improve and she's a kind lady. Her lecture may not be clear but are not terrible. Study hard and you will get an A.
1/16/2022
Even though she's taught this class for years, her explanation of concepts and her answers to questions were poor. If you study the homeworks, quizzes, and textbook you'll do well. The midterm this year was harder than expected, but the final was decent if you studied.
12/22/2021
I do not recommend ever taking a class with Bandy. I had to teach myself everything because she did a poor job at teaching and would just post lecture videos to watch. Half of the grade is from 2 exams, which are much more difficult than any of the practices and are very poorly written, which I found to be very unfair. Overall, awful professor.
12/19/2021
Prof. Bandy clearly cares about her students and does her best to make sure everyone understands the material. It was painfully clear that many people were not bothering to use the various resources she provided then proceeded to complain about their grades and bash her. She may rush or be blunt but she actively tries to accommodate students.
12/17/2021
Not a good professor and DO NOT take her. This year she gives us tons of lecture videos to watch, which were recorded by her in 2019, but the exams are way harder than those of 2019. Her videos are just reading slides, and even make concepts much complicated to understand than just reading the textbook.
12/17/2021
I don't know where the 5 point ratings come from. Probably from her TAs honestly. I'm sorry but she really doesn't make things learnable for studetns, and students are better off self-studying.
12/15/2021
General Chemistry aka one of the hardest classes in WashU is not even nearly as hard as Bandy. She explains so poorly that you have to learn everything on your own, AND tests are hard If you go to her for a question, it's likely that you will be more confused than the moment you came bc she loses patience so quickly & won't take time to elaborate
12/15/2021
course content isn't too bad and all lectures are posted online so class attendance isn't necessary. However, she goes out of her way to be nasty to students then talks about how her kids love her so she cant be a bad person. Ultra self-righteous so avoid conflict at all costs.
12/15/2021
Bandy is a joke. She didnt even begin to somewhat try to teach us until over half her class failed the midterm. She now pretends to care when thats obviously not the case. At one point said if we couldnt answer a specific question, then we dont belong at WashU. I felt welcome after that!
12/11/2021
In my personal experience, if you read the textbook (!!!) and watch the pre-recorded videos, you will do fine. You can't just waltz through the class - you have to put work in. But if you do what she tells you to do, you will be fine. Bandy has a good sense of humor but it can come off a little harsh. She cares about students though.
11/16/2021
Horrible professor. My whole class failed the midterm because she couldn't teach or answer questions clearly. Super long tests with improperly worded questions. Takes 5 minutes just to try to figure out what she is asking.
11/5/2021
Horrible lecturer, doesn't answer questions. You leave the class feeling worse than you did before you walked in. Ridicules students for asking questions, and tells them that they have to learn it on their own. Do NOT take a class with Bandy.
11/5/2021
Honestly the worst professor I've ever had. I've never written on Rate my Professor but feel the need to with this professor. She makes concepts unnecessarily difficult and more confusing. She moves way too quickly through concepts and never really breaks them down in an understandable way. The midterm exam was like taking the ACT.
11/3/2021
Prof. Bandy really cares about the success of her students but is a strict grader. If you know how to look at simple graphs write out the graphs to answer the exam questions you will do fine in the class.
10/26/2021
Lecture's are mediocre but the content is not too difficult. Just read the summary of the chapters and you'll know 90% of what you need to know. She has an abrasive personality which some might find funny and some annoying. Overall, not bad if you put in 1.5 to 3 hours a week. Not much homework either.
10/26/2021
Professor Bandy is super fierce and aggressive and will berate you for asking questions to the point that no one does. She is not a bad human, just a bad intro to micro professor. You should get ready to use a lot of external help from TAs or the internet if you want to understand material and pass
10/22/2021
Bandy is really funny but save yourself the torture and don't take her class. She ridicules people who ask questions during class and it is so hard to learn the material when all of the lectures are just hours of prerecorded videos and excessively long readings. This class is very exam-heavy so if you do not do well on the exams, you're screwed.
10/22/2021
Great and very funny teacher! The content of intro level classes is never that interesting so the class may feel content heavy but if you attend lectures and do the homework you should have no trouble getting an A. Bandy made the content fun and I would definitely recommend her as an Econ teacher!
10/21/2021
I loved having Bandy as my Econ teacher! I had her for Micro and liked her so much I made sure she was my teacher for Macro as well. Very funny and always willing to help/answer questions if you ask.
10/21/2021
This teacher does not know how to teach. This year 2021 fall we are learning everything on canvas, through her recorded videos. Basically is a self-study online class, except that it's not even real time, interacting, learning. I just find it daunting to ask her question because she always seem so aggresive.
10/14/2021
She rambles off a lot during class but she tries... at least during class. Oh and do your homework.
8/31/2021
very exam heavy with a few chances of extra credit. not a nice or understanding woman at all.
1/26/2021
She is a pretty average professor. She basically just reads off the powerpoint slides. The class Itself is not that difficult and if you follow along with her notes and slides, then you will do well on the exams. The textbook is useful if you don't understand the lecture slides, but other than that you don't really need It.
12/30/2020
Bandy, as students call her is really not a good teacher. There are times when she can be funny in class but most of the time I choose not to go to class because she overcomplicates and rushes through the material, expecting you to learn it on your own. She makes you read so much and watch lecture videos literally before coming to lecture. Not good
12/8/2020
A lot of people don't like her, but I personally find her class amusing. She's extremely funny and wants us to succeed. Sometimes she's bad at explaining specific concepts but she will always help you in office hours. Overall, a solid professor
4/11/2020
I definitely struggled in Bandy's class, but she does know her stuff. Her lectures can be confusing, especially if you have no prior experience in economics. A well-respected professor, for sure (nearly everyone knows her), but if you're not passionate about the subject, I would avoid sheerly due to the amount of studying expected of you.
3/20/2020
Bandy's a tough one. I had her for Intro to Micro. While I enjoyed the content, I learned most of it through reading the textbook, because her lectures tended to be very confusing and didn't do a good job of explaining the material. She does give lots of extra credit though. I wouldn't recommend her if you have other options.
12/21/2019
You should read the textbook to understand the content because she moves through information very fast. It is not her fault, that is just the nature of the course. You do not need to have taken Econ in high school before, but if you did not, be prepared to work. Overall, I am glad I took this class for the content I learned.
12/15/2019
I really am not a fan of her lectures despite her being a really solid person. Thought the class was fairly difficult until the end when I realized my grades were pretty solid. Have to study for the exams and do fairly easy homework and you'll be fine. Classic "if you don't show up it's hard, if you show up it's pretty easy" class.
5/18/2019
Bandy is one of the sweetest professors I know. Her class is pretty easy and she has very clear grading criteria. Honestly if you show up to class, pay attention and do the readings regularly you'll be fine for the exams and quizzes. There's also tons of multiple choice problems on the internet that you can use to practice for the exams.
5/2/2019
The hardest class Ive ever taken. The material isnt hard but she is a horrible teacher and Econ math is hard to learn from a textbook. She puts the hardest examples on the test also.
4/23/2019
Professor Bandyopadhyay is a solid lecturer. Attendance is extra credit. I had never taken a economics class before but am now considering a major in it. The first day of class, Bandy lays out the expectations for the class and follows them. She will grade two different ways and take the better of the two.
4/7/2019
Her 1011 and 1021 are easy A classes, but her lectures are nonsense. Always talks about things not that relevant to class, and says "Are you with me?" when students get really bored. She does not really care if she gives good lectures. Would recommend for whoever needs social science credits, but really boring.
2/20/2019
I found myself having to use online materials and videos and the book to actually understand the concepts because the lectures weren't helpful or clear to me. But I have no background in Econ and it didn't come super easily for me, so others may be able to understand the lectures. And there is extra credit for attendance.
1/15/2019
I understand why Bandy has mixed reviews. Honestly lectures are boring, and I don't think she's outstanding at communicating the necessary material. However, she is very fair, you know what you will be tested on, and she added extra credit for attendance. She teaches the material, if you learn it you'll do well, if not she won't feel sorry for you.
12/18/2018
She simply fails to explain anything and assumes that everyone understands what she is talking about. Do not take this class unless you have taken both micro and macro and have mastered the material. I can count the things I learned in class on one hand, but still go to class for the 2 percentage points of extra credit.
11/26/2018
She's a really engaging lecturer; everyone should experience Bandy once at washu. If you go to class and do the readings, you should do fine in this class.
10/31/2018
Honestly my favorite professor so far at WashU. She made class enjoyable and coming from someone with no economics experience in high school, I found the material straight forward even though it required some outside reading.
5/15/2018
Does a poor job of teaching an introductory class. She speeds through lecture material as if students are already familiar with the info she's covering and just confuses you more. Would not recommend taking a class with her if you've never taken econ before.
5/12/2018
She goes way too fast in class, assuming that you already know what is being taught in class. Bandy calls out students in class and forces them to ask questions. She is a bully and does not want students to do well. Bandy intimidates students and makes them feel stupid and afraid to ask for help.
5/6/2018
Here's the deal. She is simply the sweetest professor who wants her students to do well, but her style of lecturing to large rooms makes it difficult to pay attention and take notes. She's extremely fair, and everything is specified in advance. You're graded 95% based on 2-3 exams, so do as well as you can on those.
5/6/2018
She's such a mom, I love her. Grading is super clear and she offers some extra credit. She does tend to over-explain sometimes, but she's actually the nicest so just ask her to clarify.
4/29/2018
If you're looking to learn the basics of Microeconomics in a nurturing, hand-holding setting, you've come to the wrong place! From what I've seen, the kids who are either math majors or who have had prior exposure to Economics (ex: AP Econ in high school) are the only ones who get As in the class. It's fast-paced; get ready to teach yourself.
3/13/2018
Honestly made the class more difficult than it needed to be. Tests were difficult to prepare for and lectures were boring and drawn out.
1/9/2018
After all of the horror stories I've heard about Bandy being unreasonable, unfair, and even cruel, I'm shocked to hear that others think she cares about the success of her students. I can't disagree more. She takes an easy subject and somehow makes it confusing. So don't take the risk - it's not worth the GPA hit - and avoid her class at all costs.
12/16/2017
Do not take this class. The exams are difficult, unfair, and worth a huge portion if your grade. Lectures do not make sense and are extremely difficult to follow. If you have no economics background this class will be terrible. The professor is not interested in the success of the students and does not curve the exams or release the averages.
12/16/2017
The morning of the first midterm for this course, my hometown, Santa Rosa was engulfed by the largest wildfire in CA's history. I asked if I could take the test the next day because I could not stop crying or focus. She did not allow me to do this because she said it was not an emergency. She cares very little about the wellbeing of her students
12/16/2017
She is helpful and willing to answer question, but her class is not organized at all, even though she has some jokes. Her class was no more difficult than AP material. Even if you do not come to class(lose all attendance points) , you will still get A if you read the ppt and book.
11/29/2017
She moves really fast through the material in lecture, so if you get confused, you better read the book, use office hours, or ask questions in class. It is not looked upon kindly if you fall behind and go to her with tons of questions before a test. Luckily, she knows her stuff, is super accessible, a funny woman and wants to see students succeed.
5/21/2017
Probably partly due to the subject matter, but I found her lectures to be dry and hard to pay attention to. She can be funny, but that's more at the beginning of class before getting into the day's material. She drops an exam from your grade, which helps, but I found 2 out of the 3 exams to be tough. About 4% total extra credit is available.
1/11/2017
I'm glad I took AP Micro/Macro in high school, because it was the only way I was able to do well. This class killed my interest in the subject. Bandy yelled at us ("Are you following me?!") as she jumped from topic to topic, skipping through slides and struggling with chalkboards. Paying attention in lecture was painful, and I stopped attending.
1/3/2017
Bandy is definitely a good professor, but I had to look to outside resources to hear the material a second time. She could be a lot more clear in lecture, but she cares about student learning, and she's good in Office hours. She wants you to do well, and if you put in the work, you will.
12/28/2016
She is a great teacher. Funny at times. Knows what she is doing. The class is hard, but she tries to make it easier.
12/5/2016
Bandy is an amazing human being, but it's really hard to pay attention to her lectures. The class is easy if you can stay awake and pay attention, but otherwise you are forced to rely on the book. She gives great life advice and says some hilarious things, but is really hard to follow when she starts drawing on the board.
11/28/2016
Boring lectures, but is very informative. Clearly teaches everything that she tests you on and encourages collaboration. Overall a good teacher and an easy class.
10/24/2016
Had her for both 1011 and 1021. Super easy classes. As a professor she's really funny and nice (kinda feisty too), but isn't the best at teaching large lectures. Her lectures are super boring but there's random attendance that's worth extra credit so go. She's really good 1:1 though, so go to her office hours for help. Prepare to read textbook.
5/11/2016
In my personal opinion, Bandy's lectures are not the most helpful guides to learning the material. Her lectures come straight from the textbook, but she rushes through the material quite quickly during her lectures. Reading the textbook gave me a much better grasp on the material. She gets snappy and accusatory during lecture as well
5/10/2016
Bandy is very feisty. She does random attendance days for a grade, otherwise you could honestly get by with just the textbook and slides. I always fell asleep in her class... I struggled at first but learned to actually study; went from a C to an A-. She definitely wants to help, but can come across as kind of intimidating (in a motherly way).
4/26/2016
Lectures are very informative! I attended all of the lectures, and never even had to open the textbook for the class.
4/17/2016
Great person but not that great of a professor; she often overcomplicates things and either goes too fast or too slow. Lectures aren't really worth going to so you should plan on just reading the textbook. Midterms are not easy; got a 5 on AP micro but didn't do that well in her class.
2/2/2016
Bandy was amazing. Favorite teacher I've had and tests are straight forward.
1/20/2016
Will go out of her way to help students and is very friendly. Lectures are long and similar to textbook.
12/20/2015
She is very very funny, but her lectures aren't the most helpful. Good thing is you can learn everything you need to know for exams from reading the textbook/lecture slides. Shouldn't be too hard to get an A in this class as long as you read everything before the test.
12/8/2015
Bandy is a mixed bag. She's super funny at times and can be very helpful if you seek it out (check out the online handouts for chapters!), but her lectures can be both boring and confusing. Exams aren't so bad, but reading the textbook or at least the slides is crucial.
11/14/2015
I had her for both Intro to Micro and Intro to Macro. She's funny during class, but I only went to lecture because she took attendance as extra credit. Most of the time I fell asleep because I was so bored. You could really just learn everything from the textbook if you wanted to. She's not a very good teacher in lecture, but much better 1-on-1.
7/3/2015
Bandy is possibly the best teacher I've ever had. She does everything she possible can to make sure every single student understands. Ask her for help and you will get it. Plus she's pretty hilarious sometimes.
4/15/2015
She is a really funny person and absolutely adorable. You can tell that she really cares about her students and that she wishes the classes weren't so big so that she could get to know people better. I went to her many times for help and she was always willing and helpful. Class is pretty boring but I think she did her best given the material
1/7/2014
I took Econ 1011, 1021, and 380 all with professor Bandy. She kept most topics fairly interesting and was concerned for students. I enjoyed all three of her classes and she maintained a welcoming classroom environment. For grading, attendance is solely extra credit and grades are heavily determined by a small amount of exams.
12/16/2013
She can be quite funny and passionate, but it doesn't make up for often-tedious classes. Sometimes I have no idea what is being discussed in class. That being said, your grade doesn't require much effort to keep up.
11/10/2013
Better to just read textbook and not even pay attention/go to class. She basically just rushes through each chapter in class and you need to read the chapter on your own anyway. At least she's nice and tries to inject a little humor into class. Generous with extra credit also. Final was WAY easier than 2 MTs.
12/28/2012
As hard as she tries to make students "understand" rather than "memorize," powerpoints, the textbook, and her quizzes lend absolutely no help in answering the types of questions on her examinations. Even practice exams have completely different problems than the actual exam.
12/17/2012
She moves through material quickly and, as much as she may try, she doesn't always do a great job of explaining things. She also makes her exams much harder than her practice tests/quizzes. Powerpoints come straight from the book, yet I still found the book to be much more helpful than her lectures.
12/15/2012
Professor Bandy is so good. If you need microeconomics, you should definitely take it from her. She teaches you more than just the textbook. She makes economics pertinent to all other subjects.
10/23/2010