Charles Sicotte - Rock Valley College

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Charles Sicotte - Rock Valley College

Professor: Charles Sicotte

Department: Economics

College: Rock Valley College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECO110
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him online for ECO111 and decided to take him again for the full semester online ECO110. Honestly, the class is an easy A if you do well on the homework, just make sure to read the book for the exams. Definitely recommend him for both Econ classes, just don't take the short-term class if you don't have good time management skills.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ECO110
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There were so many assignments due each week. The subject itself is hard enough, let alone teaching yourself something you have no prior knowledge of. It was very confusing and I struggled with his class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECO111
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for the short-term class and it was fine. Lots of homework due throughout the week but not impossible. He also has 4 exams and did allow us to use the book. Make sure you read the book otherwise you won't understand the material. If you're thinking of taking the short term I recommend him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ECO111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy, but for students who don't have any prior knowledge of economics, you'll learn nothing in class. Most of his lectures don't match the assignments online. It's confusing and unorganized. This is my first time writing a review because I'm heavily disappointed and angry about his inability to teach.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ECO110
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There is a lot of outside class work (HW, practice quiz, videos), but if you get A's on those you can still pass the class getting all C's on the test. You're allowed to use one sheet of paper with notes for the tests and there is no final. He is super nice and lectures every class, but it is definitely super helpful.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: 2H010
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sicotte is a great teacher. I was just definitely not mentally prepared for a 4 week hybrid class. I loved the material in the class and the launchpad interface was very helpful. The class was just too quick for me. It was just not enough time to absorb information for me.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ECO111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was one of the hardest classes I've taken at RVC. Micro in general is a hard class but this was super hard. His lectures were confusing and I was lost most of the semester. Thankfully he curves grades so a 75% is a B.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ECO111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice guy, but the subject is just VERY hard

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice guy and likes what he does, but his lectures don't really have anything to do with the material and are really useless. I had to teach myself everything which was really hard, but he does allow you to use cheat sheets for tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ECO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, just don't take early in the morning, since he has a soothing voice.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ECO111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great explanations in class. Really takes time to make sure everyone understands.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ECO110
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This IS THE MAN. HE IS THE ECONOMICS MACHINE. The class is super easy if you actually go to it. The only bad part is that he talks a lot about his personal life and I really didn't care about his water heater/life-etc. But he is really easy. I also didn't like the fact we used a 3rd party website for the homework

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ECO111
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:

Professor Sicotte is a great professor and really does want you to succeed in the class. If you have questions or problems, ASK! He's patient and willing to help. It's not the easiest course, but you learn a lot. I took both Macro and Micro and really enjoyed it and would recommend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ECO110
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:

Mr Sicotte is a steady, even instructor who clearly tests on the material he teaches. He's available when he says he is, and offers his opinions as just opinions. He doesn't propagandize, and teaches the Mises and Keynesian models equally. Really enjoyed his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ECO111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class is hard. He only lectures, doesn't write much on the board. Doesn't explain things very well. Tests are hard

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ECO110
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for ECO 110 and 111. He's good at explaining everything and will help you if you need it. He makes the subject matter easier to understand. The homework isn't too bad and the tests are a bit hard so study!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ECO110
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tests are over about 3 chapters. His lectures are a little long and sometimes are more stories and opinions rather then the material that is going to show up on your tests. No cumulative final just the last 4 chapters. He lets you have a front and back sheet of paper for each test (including the final). Take the reading hw seriously it will help

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ECO111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Loves it when students involve themselves in discussion (I found this to be the best time to insert real world issues to in class discussion). Loves Economics and is really good at what he does and knows what he's talking about. I took him for both Macro and Micro. Go to class and you'll be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ECO110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He LOVES economics, but I would suggest taking his class later in the day and not in the early morning. He wants students to interact with him and participate to be involved in discussion. His tests are somewhat hard if you do not study, but you will be fine if you just look over the chapters and homework. Sicotte knows what he is teaching.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ECO110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff! He likes student asking him question, just ask! He definitely will help you out. You will need to register for LanuchPad, doing LearningCurve and Graded Homework(quiz), you'll get 2 attempt to take the quiz. Pay attention and organise your cheat sheet will help a lot!

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