Donald Harrington - San Diego State University

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Donald Harrington - San Diego State University

Professor: Donald Harrington

Department: Law

College: San Diego State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

never

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class. Take the course somewhere else because you will hate this class with Don. His lectures make no sense, you will fail the midterm, and homework is considered an "enhancement." He's not clear with due dates. No powerpoints, just rambling. Takes attendance. Oh, and you won't understand his grading system. THIS CLASS IS A MESS!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had. Dropped the class & now taking it online at SDCC. He needs to be evaluated to see if he's even qualified to teach anymore. He'll start a sentence & then lose his train of thought, will ramble for 10 min about something else, & then ask us what he was talking about before. Lectures were a waste of time bc we learned 0.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor has no respect for his students and fails everyone on the midterm and the final. Has "enhancement" assignments but he doesn't tell anyone when they are due. His lectures are him just rambling on about legal jargon and having you write down entire civil codes. I'm a good student who has never gotten below a B and I barely passed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Yes, he really is that bad. His grading criteria still does not make sense to me. His lectures are IMPOSSIBLE to follow (and I attended all but one class). He said himself that he doesn't believe in giving students good grades. A 35/50 on an exam is considered a great score. Take this class at another community college. Save yourself. Not worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

1000% has to be the worst professor at SDSU. He can't explain anything, he rambles on and on for every class randomly about "business law." Thinks the class understands him but in reality everyone is literally clueless. Don't bother asking questions, including simple things like "when is the midterm?" he will not understand what ur asking GUARENTEE

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I was in the class until the 2nd week of school, he is a TERRIBLE lecturer, ULTRA confusing, rambles and rants about random things in no order, yells at students in a very rude fashion, does not say when things are due and randomly expects people to have things that he never asked for ready. Absolutely the worst profsr I've had at sdsu, take at CC!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: FIN120
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was probably the worst professor I have ever encountered!!! It was actually ridiculous how he treated his students. I dropped out the 2nd week of school due to an incident that happened. I asked him a question about the things he never announces that are due and he straight up got in my face and yelled at me I had to step back. Do not take!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just do not take this class, this is the best advice I can give

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not as bad as everyone makes him out to be as long as you apply yourself. Yes, the class is hard and the material can be confusing, but if you take the time to actually focus and do the readings it is not that bad.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I seriously don't understand how this man is still allowed to teach.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst professor I've had at San Diego State University. His grading scale is the work of a complete lunatic. Perfect attendance copious notes the entire semester still did not give me a grasp of the subject. He lets you have all of the class materials at your disposal during tests an everyone still fails. Don't take this professor...

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid. Does not tell you when "enhancements" are due. Trying to follow lecture is impossible and he will call on you and then cut you off. Just avoid.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I do not understand a thing about law. I should not have passed this class. Lectures are hard to follow and are extremely unorganized. Expects you to know everything and gives no feedback on exams. Take quizzes online and do extra credit. Exams are extremely difficult.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was tough, but not impossible. Very knowledgable in his field, passionate, nice guy, wants you to actually learn. presents syllabus clearly and follows the standards outlined there. just do the enhancement credit when its posted and have it ready because he does not say when theyre due. if you show minimal effort youre guaranteed to pass

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Harrington is the worst professor I have ever had. He does not clearly outline the class and if you email him with questions he will not respond. Tips: Go to class Read the book to study for exams Do the case briefs (outline is in the book) Do all the enhancements! IDC how good of a test taker you are, you will not pass his exams! Good luck

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is an extremely nice guy in person and caring, want you to able to apply what you study in real world. Most of the time I just wasn't sure what to study and how to correctly brief a case. I wish he had spend more time on that early in the semester and perhaps consolidated all the lecture documents in one folder or powerpoint.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: FIN140
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You're graded (mostly) on two exams. Midterm and final. While he will curve grades a ridiculous amount, it's almost impossible to do well. He rants about random things, touches the women in the class, and expects us to follow along when he's off topic half the time. I got a C for showing up to half the classes and scoring in the 20s on both exams.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: FIN140
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

i didnt have a clue of what is going on in this class. i dont think he did either.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: FIN240
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Rambles during lectures and goes on constant tangents. Presents material in an unorganized fashion. It is nearly impossible to keep track of what he is talking about in class. Excepts far too much of students on exams. Impossible to truly study or prepare for tests and will not clearly define due dates and what we will be tested on.

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