Gail Hoyt - University of Kentucky

Professor: Gail Hoyt
Department: Economics
College: University of Kentucky
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Hoyt is great! If you read the textbook (which is a really easy read), watch her videos (which are really chill), and skim the practice exams, you're going to do great in this class. This class is very organized and consistent, and Dr. Hoyt is super helpful and caring. Also there are a few easy extra credit opportunities. Miss her already!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • 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:
LOVED Dr. Hoyt. Yes, the class is difficult and requires a lot of time, but that is just the nature of the course. Dr. Hoyt is a gem and tries her best to make lectures fun and interesting. She gives a lot of examples and old exams to practice with. There's a lot of content, but she is very accessible and if you put in the work, you'll be fine.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Although I tend to struggle in math related classes, Professor Hoyt was extremely helpful through her lectures. She provided many examples and made sure she was easily accessible if you were still struggling. This class is very lecture heavy and has many quizzes, but if you put the work in outside of class you will definitely get an A.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
do not listen to these reviews! Gail Hoyt is THE HARDEST PROFESSOR EVER The work load in this class is insane for this just to be a 201 class. I had to put so much effort and time into her class that I could barley focus on my other classes that actually involved my major. Get read for weekly quizzes AND weekly hw assignments EVERY WEEK hard exams
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I really like her. She focuses on the content and explains it in a way that others can understand. It's a lot of homework but if you pay attention it's bearable. You really need to study/understand the content or you won't do good in this class. She's easily accessible and cares about her students. She also shows her dog in uploaded lectures, cool.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • 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:
I had never taken an econ course before so I was nervous, but Dr. Hoyt makes content super digestible for students -- I do think reading the textbook is a good idea bc it helped me review the material. Also, study for the tests!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures were pre-recorded, and note-taking handouts were offered to follow along with them. My section had the option to meet twice a week to review the material covered in the lectures and the daily quiz due before class. I read the corresponding chapters after class, took the quick-quizzes, and chapter quizzes in the book. Do the practice exams!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • 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:
TAKE GAIL HOYT!!!!! You will not regret it. She makes class fun and I actually enjoyed the 1 hour and 15 minute lectures. She is so funny and entertaining. She makes the material easy enough to understand while still testing your knowledge. One of my favorite professors I've ever had.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Hoyt is the best professor I've had at UK. She makes a lecture hall of 400+ students still feel personal. Notetaking packet you have to buy though a little bit expensive is the key to doing well in the class. Allows you to follow along with lecture and makes studying for exams super easy. Amazing class and prof.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hoyt is my favorite professor I've had at UK. She's entertaining and keeps lectures interesting, as well as having a super organized class. Definitely recommend for ECO201!!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She made each lecture go along with the work book which makes studying and not taking much easier to follow! She answers any questions very clearly and gives multiple examples. She truly cares about her students and wants all of them to succeed in her class, so she is willing to work with you to help you and your grade! Great professor overall!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Gail Hoyt was an amazing professor to have for ECO201, especially during the COVID-19 situation. She was always willing to lend a helping hand even though she has many students. Attendance is taken in her classes but honestly if you plan on skipping class a ton then it is likely that you will not pass anyways. Her lectures are very entertaining!!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Gail is so sweet and funny and has made my entire lecture hall burst out laughing numerous times. The online homework is very manageable but her tests definitely require a few days of legit studying if you want an A.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She gives really good lectures and is really accessible outside of class. This is a pretty average class in terms of difficulty, there's homework almost every week, attendance is mandatory, and exams are 70% of your grade. If you go through past exams repeatedly and do well on the homework you'll get an A.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Class is kinda all over the place and hard to pay attention to. Not the best at being understanding and tests are pretty difficult, easy points from participation on reef, homework due on canvas and mind tap once to twice a week
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ECON201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I cannot stress how amazing of a teacher and person Mrs. Hoyt is. Her lectures are very entertaining and well planned to keep the attention of the students. Go to her office hours. She will be delighted to help you out in any way possible and reward you for showing you care about your grade. You'll learn economics with her as your teacher
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Definitely take Dr. Hoyt if you have the opportunity. She a lot of fun. Attendance isn't mandatory, but highly advisable. Tests are easy if you study; she gives study guides that are spot-on and lots of extra credit opportunities. She's a real gem- super friendly, and very funny. Best professor at UK.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ECON201
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
While she is entertaining she is a horrible explainer. Econ is new to me and she jumps all over the place and does not do a good job of explaining. I have to figure things out by youtube videos constantly.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Gail is one of my all-time favorite teachers, she is funny, explains topics so they aren't as confusing, and is very straightforward in her expectations. Go to class, pay attention, and you will have no problem passing this course.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ECO201
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She explains things very well but exams are still pretty hard even with lots of studying. Lectures are interesting and Hoyt makes sure everyone is following along.
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