Rick Nelson - Lansing Community College

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Rick Nelson - Lansing Community College

Professor: Rick Nelson

Department: Economics

College: Lansing Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't think he trusted his class to study but tbh all his exam material was recycled from years past so why would they? Books cost money & there's reviews and answers all over Quizlet from his material. Often the assignments wouldn't make sense grammatically and he gave little to no feedback. We had no idea what our final GPA was until the end.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Had him in a 8am, did not make it entertaining at all. Boring lecture almost made sleep every time I walked into this class. However, I tried to give this guy many chances and just did not seem like he really cared much about if a student learned or not. Seem to me he came to get his paycheck and dip. I retook the class with a better prof. no prob

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this over the summer. 40 point quizzes every week (you get to work w/people & use notes). Worksheets/homework every week that are graded by effort. You will need to put in the work to learn the material. Also he uses lesson plans from 10 years ago on a program that is barely existing. Lots of youtube teachings as well through D2L.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nelson is a good professor. He makes class fun and has a unique way of teaching. His tests are hard but if you study the material he gives you, you should do fine. There are in class quizzes that you have to be there for but you get to use your book, notes, and work with other classmates on all the quizzes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ECON201
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:

I loved this class as an 8am. He brings a lot of energy and will make you laugh. He is a great teacher and makes learning econ fun with his creative problems. The amount of class work is doable and is made very clear how we will be graded. I would highly recommend taking this class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst instructor ever!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Good teacher the class was kind of hard but he made it better, very entertaining and enjoyable hes really energetic for a 8am which is nice, if you like the simpsons you will like this guy, would recommend and take again

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ive heard hes great for in class. His online class was pretty hard if you have never taken econ. he uses these weird animations that are just so ungodly boring to watch. you were allowed 2 hours for the online quizzes and i found myself always using the whole 2 hours because they were difficult. Very graph heavy course.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher/professor I've ever had. Knows the subject thoroughly to put it lightly. Energetic and definitely not dull. Translates somewhat thick subject matter simply and clearly as possible. Straight forward and fair. I often look forward to going to class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Just made class fun! Cool as hell guy, no complaints about workload or tests or anything.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ECON201
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:

Homework assignments go hand in hand with his animations. Quizzes are every other week and are open book. He tells you what you need to know for exams and has practice questions. Nelson gives great feedback and tries to bring humor into his lessons.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, Professor Nelson was one of my favorite professors at LCC. He made lectures interesting and enjoyable to sit through. I was trying to take his Macro class as well but it got cancelled due to low enrollment. Highly recommend!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his class online. I'm usually a solid A student. Actually his class was the first B I've gotten since elementary school. I always felt like he was fair. I missed a discussion post deadline and he let me complete it for credit anyways. He is a little old school with his videos and he uses shockwave presentations from 1997 which made me laugh.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best teachers I have ever had especially for Econ. He is a little intimidating at first but he has great lectures and makes sure you understand everything. Quizzes are open note and you can help each other. Tests are alone but he gives you great notes and plenty of tools to study with! I would take him again if i could!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to take his class to understand how he is. I didn't like it b/c the Hybrid class involved learning through terrible you tube videos, and "animations". He is "out-there" with his teaching but even though I thought he was kind of weird, when you have a 1 on 1 discussion with him he is serious about making sure you are learning the material.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

he is the best professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nelson is my favorite professor I'v ever had. He has sense of humor and is hilarious sometimes. I am super comfortable with his teaching style-apply to economic theories by using examples. Professor is always patient answering my questions. Attendance is not required, but if you would like to pursue a better grade, pls show up every time.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best professor I've ever had. Show up on time, Read everything on d2l, review his homework assignments/in class quizzes and you will be fine. He's really funny and he sets you up for success. I took this class while attending MSU and it was the best decision i've ever made. If you make a bunch of flashcards you will pass with flying colors!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is very good at explaining the material. Also, he is helpful and willing to allow you to work around your schedule if need be. The only thing that wasn't my favorite is that he would sometimes put a trick question on quizzes or tests.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ECON201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Taking this online and during the summer was personally not a good idea for me. A lot of information is packed into a short period of time. The lectures are interactive which is helpful. Assignments and quizzes due weekly. The final exam is over all the material learned during the semester. Only take this class if you have time to spend on it.

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