Paul Graf - San Diego State University

Professor: Paul Graf
Department: Finance
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: E201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Oof. Okay if I could take this class over again I would; 1) take first attempt of quiz early in week and slow down to actually look a the review/answer feedback 2) figure out how to shift curves and see things graphically early on! This will reduce anxiety Lectures can be arduous at times. Takes not of who goes to office hours..
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
hes really nice and easy to get help from. make sure you go to class because the book is hard to get through and he explains things very well in class so that you can actually understand the concepts. it was really hard but i learned a lot of interesting things about business law so it was a good class overall.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really a great professor! Connects with the students through humor, and makes a very hard topic seem easy. Beware 50 True/False question on test, and his test are far from easy. Such a nice and funny guy!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mr. Graf the cooolest! He knows his field well. This is the kind of teacher I want to have in all my classes. Test are tough, but you learn a lot. He also curves (huge curves). Too bad its his last semester.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: FIN250
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's so cool and funny!!! Look out for his cartoons! He's so good at teaching such a hard subject! His tests are extremely hard and he says he does it on purpose so he curves greatly! Got an avg of probably 65% on the three exams and got a C in the class. Just pay attention to him cuz even little random details can show up on test! He's so funny!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's SO FUNNY. He took attendance twice randomly. A ton of stuff he talks about during class he puts in his exams. If you actually listen, he really does help a lot. Make sure you read the textbook, that's the only way you'll pass the class. I really enjoyed the class though.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
P GRAF is the man! You gotta love this guy to death, he is so smart and he teaches the class really well. His test are the hardest test I have ever taken, but I don't really care because I have learned so much in his class. PAY ATTENTION AND TAKE REALLY REALLY GOOD NOTES, i filled up an entire notebook, and make flash cards or study with a friend,
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Smartest professor you'll ever meet. His test are extremely hard but its curved greatly. I enjoyed coming to his class because it was interesting and funny. You'll wish that he is your lawyer if you ever run into legal trouble. Great professor!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Graf is a smart and funny guy (very dry sense of humor) his class is HARD but there is a massive curve that will help you out in the end. I went to office hours, went to class most of the time and read a little bit...it was NOT enough...take extensive notes and be in contact with Graf.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He always opens class with a joke... they're not very good but that is what is funny about it. He's tests are curved and difficult if you don't go to class because he will have random questions and you will only know the answer if you were in class. Take extensive notes and you'll be fine.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great guy and super knowledgeable with a lot of experience. Tests are tough so go to every class and take extensive notes. Everything on tests are mentioned in class but not necessarily in the book! I don't think you can write as fast as he covers stuff, so bring a laptop(plenty of plugs in class) and type notes right into the powerpoint file.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the professors I have had. He knows his material and presents them very well. The exam is very very difficult. I had to study for 2 weeks before the midterm and finals....a lot of material so if you want to get an A, start studying early...that's the trick
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Go to every class and take good notes. He only tests on stuff he specifically mentions in class. Hilarious dude who has a soft spot for Deadmau5, Taylor Swift, and Twilight. Take this class you will learn a ton.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Extremely difficult class so you have to go. I feel like this class would have been much more enjoyable if I didn't take it once a week for 3 hours. Interesting for the hour, then his voice gets a little boring. Overall, he seems like a nice guy and his comics are funny.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This course is by far the hardest one ive take at state. im an A student and i got a B in this course.. i Studied my butt off for the each exam and didnt do so hot. 3 exams 33% each. attendance and good notes are important.. READ THE CHAPTER b4 class... i regret not doing so... A LOT of info in this course.. he is monotone but funny in a weird way.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's not an easy class, but not a hard class. You need to read and study for the tests. Attendance is not mandatory but you get credit for going. Take really good notes because everything he says is probably going to be on the quiz. Class is curved because tests are tricky. 50 T/F and 50 multiple choice questions
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: FIN604
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Test questions can be tricky but with a solid understanding of the material and attendance to his lectures they aren't bad. The book is kind of unnecessary if you take good notes, but he can cover a lot of material so its nice to reference after class. He has a great sense of humor and GREAT stories. Was one of my most enjoyable classes.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Graf is a hilarious, interesting teacher. HIs lectures are long, and you must take very detailed notes and study like crazy. The tests are really hard, even though they are multiple choice and true/false, they are misleading and tricky. However, he grades on a big curve, and he does not like to fail students, especially if he see you improve.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Professor Graf last year and I still think of him regularly as being a model of excellent teaching. Smart, experienced, funny.... he's great.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • 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:
Professor Graf was easily my favorite teacher so far in college. He keeps class interesting. You must either go every day or get the class notes from a friend. I still remember almost everything and it has been over a year. If you are interested in law or business taking him is a MUST.
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