Robert Michaels - California State University Fullerton

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Robert Michaels - California State University Fullerton

Professor: Robert Michaels

Department: Economics

College: California State University Fullerton

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECON315
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:

He's nice and enjoys the subject matter. Unfortunately, it's pretty obvious that he has no clear direction in how he wants to teach the class. He tried something new by spreading the content between the textbook and his own personal book. This was confusing as some of the content contradicts to what the other book was stating. Do not recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ECON315
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very dry subject, presented dryly. Not a bad guy, pretty generous with grades. I left every test feeling horrible, but got a A's and Bs. 25/36 is a B. Overall B in the class. He wrote the book and created the powerpoint, so attendance isn't necessary because his book is exactly what he says in class. Super boring, but I'd take again. Easy B

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECON515
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He does not teach this micro-econ class the usual way. Class if very conceptual and he does apply the concepts to current and past events and gets you to think outside the box. Read the materials and record his lectures and DO review daily. For me, I had to discuss the concepts with the professor and classmates to make sure I understood the concept

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ECON315
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:

class is 3 tests and 1 final. Allows you to skip 1 test and take the average of the two tests that you do take. Professor teaches based off his own textbook, so it is important to read the textbook. Go to lectures to hear his examples as they are usually on the test. Tough grader but easy to pass with some effort.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ECON515
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:

Michaels is a very good lecturer. He provides plenty of examples to drive his points home. the class has 3 exams & 1 final - nothing else. understand his examples and go to class - he always mentions extra things that you could include in exams that will drive your points up. he's helpful & willing to listen if there are problems.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ECON515
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:

Ask yourself why he says what he says and try to understand it from his point of view. There are 3 short answer midterms and 1 final and you have the option to opt out of one of the midterms. Try to do well on the 1st two to give yourself some breathing room. His grading criteria isn't very clear, but if you can answer in his style, you'll be ok.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ECONE515
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're good at reading a book and essays you'll do fine. I haven't been in school for 25 years so it was tough for me. All conceptual ideas for the essay but very predictable. I skated by with a C even though he could have given me a D. I attended all classes but didn't realize the power of recording lectures till too late.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

3 short answer tests and you can opt out of one. Helpful study guides. Reasonable human being. The subject is dry and challenging but that isn't Michaels fault. He's pretty cool.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Michaels was by far one of the best economics professor at Fullerton. His exams are all written, but he gives you previous exams and finals for you to study off. He actually applies real life examples to the concepts he is trying to portray, which is hard to come by. If you do take his class, make sure you go to office hours.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ECON515
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He wants you to think outside the box vs. traditional econ, and going to his lectures and reading the textbook makes you do jus that. Don't think you can study the night before and nail A's on his exams. They're tough, but very doable if you understand key concepts he puts on practice exams. If I could, I would like to take another class with him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ECON315
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This might as well be an online class because you will need to teach yourself. There is no homework/exercises. The professor rambles A LOT. He claims he's going to explain why certain things are important but everything is convoluted. 3 tests worth 20%, you can opt out of 1. Final is 40% and contains material that was never covered in class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are an Econ major take this professor. His tests are straight forward but don't expect the study guide to reflect them. Lectures are long is an understatement. The material is difficult and his style of teaching is very dry. If you cannot grasp the material after the first test, DROP THE CLASS. It is not going to get easier or better..

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ECON515
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He does not care if you go to class or not. Kind of old fashioned. 3 mini test and one final. You can opt out of one mini test. To be honest you can just read the book and do the practice problems and still pass. Not really into answering questions, still nice enough.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ECON515
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What is the point to go to class. His textbook is exactly like his lecture. Neither the book nor his lecture were clear, making the test was hard to prepare.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ECON515
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

his style is humorous, but his lecture is not clear. there is key word and main point in class, however, his explanation is not clear. you really need to depends on you self to read book. by the way he doesn't give + or - for every grade. it is not fair.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ECON 310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was no joke. At first it seemed great - no homework, don't need the textbook, no projects, just 3 tests and a final. But the tests are all short answer. About 6 questions each and every test is 20% of your grade, the final is 40%. If you are well-versed in economics you might be okay, if you're not do not take. He was very hard to follow

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ECON515
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Expects you to read his book, which is unusual from other books because it does not have definitions in it but that's the interesting part about his book. He helps a lot during his office hours and write short answers in the exam. Take lot of notes that will help.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ECON310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The subject is very raw. The class has no homework, no papers, no group work, no presentations. Your grade is dependent on 3 exams & a final: all short essay, though you can opt out of one exam with no penalty. I didn't buy or read a single word in the book. I studied the power points, answered his Q's using power point examples & aced the course.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ECON515
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Here is one of the best Econ profs that I have had. Very clear with concepts. Makes you think. Do not expect definitions in this class. Read book twice before taking his exams and do not miss class because he lectures well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ECON515
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. You will have to listen to him in order to pass. thanks to him I have built an interest in micro. He makes the class very easy.

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