Russel Block - San Diego State University

Professor: Russel Block
Department: Law
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
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 my fav teachers at sdsu. The class is hard and you HAVE to go to class to get an A, all of his tests are off the notes. If you are willing to do the work and pay attention in lecture, it pays off and he is so hilarious. Loved the class, it was challenging but made me so much more interested in the subject.
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:
Really difficult, but he is by far my favorite professor at SDSU.I got a D on my first test because i didnt try hard enough.I got A+'s on both of the next tests by putting in the right effort. HAVE to read the book..go to every class. Take word for word notes.He makes you want to learn.GO TO OFFICE HOURS! he clarifies and guides you towards tests.
Rating # 3
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:
Difficult class, you really have to put in a lot of effort but you will get a ton out of it. Professor is hard on the students but only because he really wants you to understand the material. One of my favorite professors I have had at San Diego State!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: FIN604
  • 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:
He is good teacher. The course is good too. But the exams are tough. You really need to read the book (and remember it as well). I would have appreciated if the exam was open book.
Rating # 5
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:
He is a very interesting professor but his class is very hard. I really enjoyed the class but couldn't memorize everything exactly how he wanted me to so I barely did not pass...I'm not upset about having to retake it because he presents everything in a way that makes you want to go to class.He grades on a HUGE curve and wants everyone to do well
Rating # 6
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:
Very hard class, take good notes. You have to really know everything word by word for the exams. 2 exams, no final (although he mentioned it only right before we were going to take it). Huge curve!!!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
EXTREMELY difficult class. Great teacher, genuinely cares, truly wants you to do well. Grades are based on improvement, and based on 3 exams. Go to his office hours and show him you truly care and try and he will give you a good grade. All exams based on notes. HUGE curve.
Rating # 8
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:
I was very skeptical at first, but this class turned out to be one of the best I've taken at SDSU so far. READ the material, GO to class, ASK questions, and you'll do just fine. The class has a huge curve so it's easy to do better than those who don't take it seriously. Professor Block makes the material relevant and interesting. Awesome class!!
Rating # 9
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:
hmmm have you noticed that all the bad reviews are from stupid people who can't even spell? the class is "tough" not "though" and it is difficult to do well not good. THis is college, not a dingy highschool, get with the program. It's called studying. If you want to learn your stuff and be successful in law, take this class.
Rating # 10
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:
This is a class designed to weed out the students who can't make it in upper division. It is hard, graded on a curve, and competitive. The good news is that Block is an awesome teacher. You'll find out what you need to know in lecture/reading. Attendance is mandatory, you need to take notes. Good class. I learned a lot.
Rating # 11
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:
Best teacher I've had at SDSU yet the hardest class I've taken. You'll learn a lot, the class is interesting, and he makes it as fun as it can be. If you can't take it online, I'd take Block. The class is meant to weed people out of the Business Admin so get ready to work.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
though class
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome Prof...material is hard to absorb but READ YOUR BOOK, DO THE BREIFS, and the best piece of advice: GO TO CLASS! Missing 1 class will set you behind ALOT! He gives sample midterm questions IN CLASS and you take your own notes so it's helpful to be there for the lecture. Hard material but HUGE curve at the end. DONT GIVE UP
Rating # 14
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:
Awesome person, horrible professor! He's deaf and practically whispers in class. Impossible to hear when he's on the other side of the room. PAY ATTENTION and attend EVERY class! Take good notes and have him check them. Pretty fatty curve at the end but still hard to pass class. Show him that you care and he'll have more sympathy.
Rating # 15
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:
Genuinely cares about the students but ask a lot of them. Funny teacher.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • 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:
Block is one of the best teachers I will probably ever encounter during my time here at SDSU. Everything he taught us was accompanied by such a ridiculous example that I could not forget it. He made class so interesting with all his jokes. Getting an A Just requires you to take good notes. He grades on improvement.
Rating # 17
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:
Class isn't nearly as hard as everyone makes it out to be. Yes, you do have to be pretty exact with what you write on exams. Just go to class, take notes and have him check them. Every once in awhile he'll tell you exam questions in class and they DO show up. Block is nice and very funny. Great professor. Doesn't deserve these low ratings.
Rating # 18
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:
Funny guy. Not as bad as he seems.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He uses the Harvard Case Method style of teaching but he is no good at moderating a class discussion. He jumps around too much and confuses people about what rules belong to what statute, etc. I don't recommend him at all.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: FIN240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible horrible professor. Talks to quickly and expects you to memmorize every word of every page of the book. DO NOT TAKE HIM EVERRRRRR!
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