Lois Olson - San Diego State University

Professor: Lois Olson
Department: Marketing
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MRKG376
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This whole class basically consists of a group project and tests. Everyone does horribly on the test (used lockdown browser) so she curves the class like 2 letter grades. Most of your grade comes from the marketing plan project which is lots of work, but this would most likely be used in the real world. She knows of many good internship and job ops
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MARK370
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took her class then covid hit. Had to adjust and do online learning. Went from a B average to a c- average. (Need a C to pass as a prerequesite). Had to retake her class. I asked her for a syllabus before the class began and she denied me that simple request. Retake consisted of the same videos and slides from her summer session. Lazy, doesn't care
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MKT376
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She's is very knowledgeable but be prepare to read a lot. Buy the books ahead of class read the small one first. There is a huge project, pick a country that you either know about a lot already or do some research before. Heavy class but not as bad as others.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MKTG376
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lots of lectures but the class itself is not bad. 3 quizzes, 6 meetings on Zoom, and a big project that you work on with your partner throughout the semester. Do you work and you will be fine. HUGE curve on quizzes btw.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MKTG370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the worst professors in SDSU She is only here to torture students there is no way a person could be this mean She uses a useless proctoring app with microphone and camera on. Which is a privacy issue for many but she doesnt care. Her lectures are outdated and the tests are so tough there are actual videos in tests and the tests are timed.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MARK370
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Needed MKTG 370 as a prereq for 371. She gave me a C- when you needed a C to take 371. When I took her class, it was the beginning when we had to switch from in person class to online class. She was not lenient. I had to retake her class the next semester. I was waitlisted no. 1 and asked her for a syllabus. She said no and wait till I get in.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BA370
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof Olson is not as bad as her reviews make her seem. You definitely have to read the textbook, and then you have to do Smartbook assigments and quizzes for every chapter, but those things help you with the exams which can be pretty difficult. She does curve a lot too. She's also kind of funny and her lectures are interesting, so don't avoid her!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BA370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Honestly the W O R S T professor there is. All her lectures are completely dated (back from 2017) and never communicates with the class. For this course, she is paired with another professor Brooke, who doest not offer any help and copy/pastes same thing to everyone. Ended up getting my grade rounded down in the end. Truly out to get students.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MKGT370
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Studied hard, countless hours of homework, & professor does not help when you reach out. The most frustrating class I've ever taken- please avoid at all costs. I wish I was exaggerating. No extra credit offered. Exams/ quizzes are worth 85% of your grade, homework worth 15%. Screen recorded, mic'd, and visually records during each quiz/ exam. AVOID
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MKTG371
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Olson doesn't use powerpoints, she makes Prezis that students can't download for notes. Lecture videos were often very long. Tests were worded very difficultly with very similar answer choices. Final project had very vague grading criteria. I'm an A student but barely got a B- in this class. AVOID taking this instructor for MKTG 371 at all costs!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MKGT371
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Worst professor that I ever have
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BA370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. Olson is rude, does NOT care about student success, and just goes through the motions. she used pre-recorded lectures from 2017, we had ZERO professor to student engagement, and she could LITERALLY care less about your concerns when you email her. she is horrible. take the chance on a waitlist for another prof. im beging you
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BA370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
These reviews speak for themselves, she'll never be remembered as a great professor. Instead she will be remembered for being someone who makes her exams super difficult and then giving out a curve that bumps up your grade a letter grade or two. Maybe make the tests a little bit more inspiring and knowledgeable or else you wouldn't have to curve.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BA370
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I was very excited to take my first marketing class but Olson crushed me. I wanted to review my test after not doing well and she basically said that she couldn't do anything for me because I could not physically go into her office and view the test. COVID has made everything extremely difficult and she did not accommodate. Very rude and negative.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BA370
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Assignments are extremely time consuming, but they are typical Smartbook assignments so they are not difficult. She uploads lectures so attendance is not mandatory. Lectures are long and consist of multiple videos that must be watched for the test. Tests are incredibly specific. Not a very approachable person and is rude, but teaches decently.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MKTG371
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She has a good sense of humor and her lectures are interesting and informative. I don't understand all the negative reviews about her. She has a very direct sense of humor so y'all are probably just sensitive. Good teacher, makes you work for an A but it is definitely reachable.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BA370
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Olson is the worst teacher I have ever had in my entire academic career. Not only is she extremely rude but she makes the class impossible to pass. Homework is 2 points, quizzes are 1 point, and test are 50 points. If you do bad on one test you are screwed for the rest of the semester. She belittles all her students and makes them feel dumb.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BA370
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Currently taking. Started off the semester with a passive aggressive email about students asking too many questions (more unencouraging emails have followed). Lecture vids are an avg. of 3hrs/chpt. Exams seem easy but the avg. on the 1st exam was 35/50. Curved, 35 B+, but she reminded us that's "still not great". Don't take if you value your time.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BA370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
There are only two professors for this class... If you have to take Olson, Good Luck. Tests are extremely difficult, and homework is very time-consuming. Take the other professor if you can
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BA370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Her tests aren't terribly hard like others say, and she curves very heavily for the three tests. They're based on lectures and textbook. They are worth a big chunk of your grade. Homework can be time consuming sometimes but not too bad, but you can work ahead. Homework is a helpful study tool to learn the concepts. I'd take her again.
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