James Pesando - University of Toronto - St. George Campus

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James Pesando - University of Toronto - St. George Campus

Professor: James Pesando

Department: Economics

College: University of Toronto - St. George Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Pesando is my absolute favourite teacher in first year. He does an extremely good job of teaching microeconomics. You should attend his office hours whenever you have questions because he clarifies many things that he might have rushed over in class. Over, my absolute favourite!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

had to retake eco101 bc class average is so low (around high 50's low 60's). good prof in terms of interesting content and engagement. terrible tests, very hard and unnecessary. I would recommend prof vellekoop if hes an option.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests were very hard. Our section had around 65 average for ECO101. However, his lectures are amazing and he is very informative. He really loves economics and his passion in it will get you stimulated in Economics.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

James Pesando is a gem with interesting lectures. You'll miss them once you don't have them anymore.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Pesando is one of the gems of UofTs Economics Department. He has the best lectures and you wont need to read textbooks if you attend them. However, he has hard tests especially if you dont understand the foundational concepts. It is also very important to practice a lot before going to his midterms. Overall, I like his teaching!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's funny and clearly explains the concepts. The problem is that memorizing his notes isn't what's going to get you a good grade. He's a tough grader and his tests are harder than other profs'. His tests are vague and if your arguments aren't exactly the ones on his answer sheet, you get half the marks. His lectures don't prepare you for tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are beautiful. No need for textbook use whatsoever. I'd suggest going to lectures since he explains it so well and his voice is so soothing, but his notes are super clear anyways.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ECCO100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He provides really good foundation of your understanding of economics

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof, super clear and straightforward. If you are a first year student, MAKE SURE TO CHOOSE HIM AS YOUR PROF.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn't even open the textbook a single time, his notes are so good and concise and his personality is infectious

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good prof. before this class every one said his class is quite easier than another. however, it is true, but still hard in understanding lecture and doing well on the test.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pretty good for eco101. Its a tough course in general so youre gonna have to put in the work. Do lots of previous practice tests and youll be golden.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I would want to listen to his lectures again in year two.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoy professor Pesando's lecture. He is an amazing professor I've ever seen before. He is responsible for students and respectable. He explained every economic concepts very detail.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Must have prior Economics experience

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ECO101
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:

Best Eco class! If you are RC student, don't miss this professor!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good professor. His lectures are clear and concise, and he can be amusing to boot. The tests are not overly difficult, although it is crucial to understand all of the concepts thoroughly.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

pretty good

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You don't realize that he is one of the best profs until you don't have him anymore. Definitely the hardest course I took in my first semester, but if you do the past tests and understand them you will be fine. Worked my ass off for a B-. If you're not a math person, he would be the best choice as he doesn't use numbers very often,mostly theory.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy and awesome prof!

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