Michael Sproul - California State University - Northridge

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Michael Sproul - California State University - Northridge

Professor: Michael Sproul

Department: Economics

College: California State University - Northridge

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not sure if everyone here that took him is not an ECON major, but this guy isn't that bad if you actually have an interest in economics. The problems he goes through are a great application of micro in the real world. I do agree that you must be there everyday to do well. Quizzes/midterm/final are multiple choice. BTW - he hates Macroeconomics!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

As a Bus Major, I expected something based on the description of the course, Price Theory, there was none. This is an advance Micro course. Test are on lectures so if you miss any, you are screwed. Final in comprehensive. Way to much to remember.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took him for 160 and 310. It's very interesting how similar those two classes were! Almost duplicates of each other. Sproul is a good professor. The key is never to miss any classes as the quizzes are based entirely on lectures. I would recommend him to anyone who can pull off a 3 straight hour price theory economics class without falling asleep!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sproul is not the professor to take for say, Bus. Mng majors. He explains the material clearly, but if you don't understand it, he won't be able to help you. EXCELLENT choice for Econ majors, he's masterful, subject is fascinating, and he could teach this stuff in his sleep - and he does! Take good notes and study from them. Highly recommended!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ECON300
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

i never studied for the tests and managed to pull a B in the class. honestly, hearing all the horrible stuff about econ, this class with this professor was pretty pleasant. definately would take him again for another econ class if i need it. there is a quizz every other week (which is 60% of our grade) and final. pretty much easy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

OMG what a bore. He ruined my GPA this year and I had to really, really struggle to get a C. If he made any sense or I had learned something it might have been worth it. As it stands avoid this guy if you don't want to work overtime for boredom and a low grade. He also doesn't know what he is talking about half of the time, nor did we.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Bring your hearing aids and recorders. This professor has the worst teaching skills. He rushes through everythihng. He MUMBLES a lot; Quizes are hard only if you don't pay attention, but it's a challange because of the level of his voice; Quizes are exact lecture problems/ hwk probs. HORRIBLE class. He may be bored teaching..he should retire!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ECON300
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HORRIBLE!!!!! Do not take him!! He will make you feel utterly stupid even though you or a 3.8 student. Quizzes are extremely hard does nothing to help you! DO NOT take, You will HATE econ forever!Gives a quiz every other week based on "lectures". Everyone seems lost. Good Luck if you wanna challenge!;/

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Can't really disagree with the complaints of boredom, though I thought it wasn't THAT bad. Took him twice, two 3-hour classes. No book to buy, lots of notes to take. If you're an econ major, you'll learn a lot and every econ class afterward will be easy; if you're not, you'll hate econ forever, learn little, and be lucky to get a D.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ECON160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loved this guy. No textbook required, just take good notes and pay attention to material he repeats. All of his test questions are based on his lecture. Easy A if you are a good note-taker.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i hated this class. HATED, UTTERLY DESPISED it. i mean who wants to finish off their day with the most boring professor known to mankind?! he was monotone, lecture notes were helpful, use the online study guide to help you see what type of questions he will ask for the quiz. read the textbook, and practice the problems. so glad i passed!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Do yourself a favor and avoid this class if you have the option. Quizzes are based on "lectures" but you must understand much more than what was taught to pass the quizzes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ECON308
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very monotone, you can tell that he does not enjoy teaching very much. He does provide excellent examples and offers an online textbook for free. You do not need to purchase the book. Exams and final were quite difficult, you must study! 23

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very hard class. Speaks in mono tone. understanding what he talks about in class is almost useless when it comes to his quizzes and tests. Would not recommend to anyone.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I have a 3.7 GPA and have been an A/B student all my life. This teacher is the most useless teacher I have ever had in my life. He has the worst teaching style I have ever encountered--complete garbage!! If he is the only teacher that is teaching, still avoid him at all costs!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ECON160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Interesting subject, but he makes it too boring for it to be interesting. It's an easy class, however, his voice will put you to sleep. ONLY take this guy IF you have no other choice. There is a textbook for the class, however, you probably will not need it for his tests because mostly everything is based off his lectures.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ECON160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!!!!!! the class is terrible. Boring. you dont understand anything he talk about. terrible grading! you have a quiz every other week which s worth 60 percent of your grade. final is 35 % of your grade and if u did bad on the quizzes u will fail the final. half the class was doing really bad. almost everyone was lost!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ECON160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Econ is a hard subject as is to some people but Sproul makes it even harder. Gives quiz every other week supposedly on the information he lectured. Don't bother with the book because he doesn't even use it. Mumbles often and lectures aren't well organized. Be prepared to learn it all on your own :(

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ECON410
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DOESNT CARE FOR HIS STUDENTS. IF YOU TELL HIM YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH THE MATERIAL HE WILL TELL YOU TO CHANGE YOUR MAJOR EVEN THOUGH THIS IS YOUR LAST SEMESTER TOWARDS YOUR BA IN ECONOMICS. TESTS ARE HARDDDDDD, DISCOURAGING CLASS OVERALL. AVOID IF YOU CAN.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ECON160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

AVOID THIS PROFESSOR AT ALL COST! His lectures make no sense. He's soo repetitive. The only good thing is you don't need the book so don't bother buying it & no homework. You have quizzes every other week and they have nothing to do with his lectures. Doesn't answer questions clearly. Grading is ridiculous. TAKE ANOTHER PROFESSOR!!

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