3.3

Amber Casolari

Economics - Riverside City College

3.3
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
60%
Would Retake
127
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3.3
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

60%

Would Retake

127

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What Students Say

If you could study over and over night, I recommend her

ECON8 - 1.0 rating

Despite saying she is very clear, prof

ECON7AND8 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

9%

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Based on 54 reported grades
A: 13
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Not sure yet: 7
A+: 4
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Respected (9)
Participation matters (8)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Gives good feedback (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
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Reviews (127)
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ECONOMICS7
Dec 13, 2005

The only bad thing with her is that she gives you homework that she has not gone over and to the students gets very confusing and some of the information should be explained before giving out the homework for the week

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MACROECON
Dec 21, 2005

I really enjoyed this class. Amber is intelligent and very well spoken. She makes class interesting by sharing stories and relating things in a very simplistic way. Homework is assigned and due every Monday. The weekly assignments can get a little long and require a more than usual amount of effort but she is very helpful with it in class. A+

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ECON7
Dec 22, 2005

very interesting class! i learned soooo much! i am taking her in the winter as well! she is very laid back and very fun to listen to although i must admitt her hw is confusing and very long at times! but it was good for me i got a nice A! i totally recommend her, but dont think shes an easy grader!

5.0
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MICROECON
Feb 14, 2006

Good teacher, class is not hard just do the work. Just go to class and don't be a dumbass like me and accidently sllep in on the final. Big mistake for me because class is not hard. But I would take her again.

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ECO4
May 3, 2006

Amber is a great teacher, although she does expect alot. Amber is willing to help her students any way she can, and really knows what she is talking about!

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ECON8
Jul 19, 2006

Good Teacher, Alot of work, but if done, you will get a good grade.

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ECON7
Jul 25, 2006

Love her!!! Wonderful!! Hard at times, but very interesting. She makes the class. For sure. Shes awesome! Take her!

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ECON8
Oct 4, 2006

Bad teacher

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ECON7
Dec 5, 2006

I took macroecon as a hybrid class with dr. casolari, she has a great personality, but she is a teaching nazi. She doesn't mess around, and she knows her stuff very well. Hence, Dr., high expectations, must read book & study. Every assign counts, accumulate 100 pts over whole semester. She is always willing to help and explains very well.

5.0
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ECO7
Dec 9, 2006

I took the hybrid class. Recommended. Very good teacher and easy if you do the homework. She is very nice and clear. A little bit tuff when it comes to grading though.

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ECON7
Jul 27, 2007

Good Professor. Took her online class. Quizzes are tough. Not the type of class where you can take the quiz last minute and look up your answers. You have to know your stuff in this class. Study! Posts are tough too. But she is very clear on what she wants.

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ECON7
Jul 30, 2007

i dont know what these other students are talking about! her class was horrible. she gave too much homework. her power point lectures put me to sleep. i didnt even know what was going on during the tests. ive taken a different econ professor and there is no comparison. NO COMPARISON. her class is just way too time consuming for the lack of effort s

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ECON7
Jul 30, 2007

the class was way too time consuming for the lack of effort she would put forth in her lectures.

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ECON7
Aug 3, 2007

Ok teacher. She is moody, her quizzes are hard and her papers are out of the topic. will help you if you are willing to learn.

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ECON7
Dec 23, 2007

Online class it was easy and I got a B she's a cool teacher.

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ECON8
Feb 1, 2008

theres always 1 HW every week, and they're challenging; just do em thoroughly and show ur work, u'll get A's on those HWs. posting is a must (one every week) and the tests are obviously not easy unless u rly pay attention to what she teaches in class, get involved in class discussion, and keep doin all HW. i learned A LOT in her class.

4.0
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ECON7
Jul 9, 2008

Online class.had to do a weekly article from current events post. Had to answer a series of questions weekly that she asked and had to take a 10 point/question quiz weekly. It was an easy class as long as you read the book and stayed on top of the assignments. I recommend doing the practice quizzes first..sometime the questions are on the quiz.EASY

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ECON7
Oct 19, 2008

I didn't like her..took her online class with weekly quizzes. Her practice quizzes count towards your grade! 3 postings a week too plus I recommend to respond to others postings at least 3 times for each discussion..so a minimum of 12 postings a week! Book is interesting..but when I emailed her..responses were a little rude!

5.0
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ECON7
Dec 14, 2008

One of the easiest class Ive ever taken. Textbook is easy to read. You get a whole week to post discussions. If you read the text and do the discussions, its so easy. You have to try to fail this class in order to fail it.

5.0
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ECON1A
Dec 18, 2008

Great teacher! This was an online class - there were three weekly posts and one weekly quiz that were required. No midterm or final. Your posts need to be well researched and thought out. She also gives more points on the quantity of posts you make (ie: reply to other student posts). As long as you do all the req. work, you will pass.

3.0
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ECO7
Jan 7, 2009

All I can say is that I took her class online and I thought much of the material was unnecessary. The book comes with this overpriced CD that you don't even need, and she seems to grade very poorly if you differ with her opinion. I offered opposing viewpoints in many of the postings which had sources, substance, etc Yet I was graded down for no rea

3.0
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ECO7
Feb 26, 2009

Took the class online. If you follow her outline, you should pass. She tends to grade harsh. Make sure to participate in the weekly posts and do the required work. Make sure your work is turned in by the deadline given.

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ECON7
Apr 29, 2009

This professor was lame. Took her online and she was not clear about what she wanted. (Blamed it on new online web layout, information, course, etc) Tried to give me an F but I added up my points and I had a D and was JUST UNDER a C! Did not offer any extra credit or make ups and I was less than 1% from a C.. So because of her I am retaking.

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ECON7
May 12, 2009

Avg teaching skills, intelligent, don't get me wrong, but she has a major attitude if you don't do things as she asks. Class interaction is high, so if you're not into group work, don't take her. Thinks she is funny, but totally not. If Econ isn't your thing, I recommend another teacher. I'm a good student, too, but I might have to retake the class

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ECO7
Aug 2, 2009

Good teacher.

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MACROECON
Jun 2, 2010

I took this class online and my first problem is her spelling. It is horrible! She misspelled words like a lot and receive just to name a few. She sends general emails out if you do not score high on her weekly discussion postings, which I found ridiculous. Her overall choice for assignments is crazy. One week two chapters with two tests included a

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ECO7
Jun 6, 2010

Total attitude, runs the class line it's high school. I've never worked harder for a B in my entire life. Take it with young. I heard he's an easy A

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ECON0
Jun 10, 2010

She doesn't get back to students in a timely manner. If you have questions... forget about getting an answer. found many instances where test answers were not in congruence with information in book. DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!

3.0
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ECO8
Aug 5, 2010

I took her class on line. She's a tough grader on application posts. If you do extra credit you'll be ok. Her requirements are crystal clear,and if you want a good grade you will have to work hard for it.

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ECO7
Sep 4, 2010

cannot believe she dropped me for not getting a 10/10 in syllabus quiz her ? was confusing. i should not get dropped for something so dumb when im paying for THE CLASS. she has a job because of us STUDENTS !! ughh DO NOT TAKE HER, SHES NOT FAIR...

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ECON8
Oct 26, 2010

Took her online and got an A. I dont know why people think shes hard, she is a tuff grader on posts but you have plenty of chances for EC so there is no reason not to do well. I will take her again

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ECO7
Feb 15, 2011

She ssooo wasn't that hard. Just do the work, study, and do the e/c if you need it. Practice tests are available, take them. You get to pick your weekly posts. This was my first class and it was a breeze (Got an A). =) Thanks Dr. C!

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ECON8
Jul 13, 2011

This class is not an easy A. This is a college course and if you want an easy class then drop out of college and work at McDonald's. She expects you to work for your grade which is just like real life. You have to work for things. Took her for Econ 7 and 8. She always answered my emails quickly and her expectations are very clear!

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ECO7
Feb 20, 2012

Basically her online course is a joke. The consistency with what her syllabus says and what her course content says is totally off. Do not believe a word you read from the course content because it can ruin your grade in the end. The unfortunate part is she doesnt take responsibility for her mistakes....

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ECO8
Mar 31, 2012

Great teacher! I'm finishing up an 8 week hybrid course right now. She is funny & a good communicator. If you take good notes & read & take her practice quizzes before the actual quiz you'll do just fine. I already took macro, but if I hadn't I'd have signed up for her class!

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ECON8
Jun 5, 2012

This is a great teacher! She makes the class exciting and helps with any questions you would need. I am definitely taking her for macroecon as well.

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MACRO8
Jun 18, 2012

She is awful! Lazy and disinterested are the best way to describe her. Don't waste your money on the Cenagage Learning. Mine is still sealed in the package - I passed the class without ever opening it. Watch out for the errors on her tests and practice quizzes. You can work around most of them if you pay close attention.

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ECON8
Jun 22, 2012

Pretty cool professor. She lets you know right off the bat what she expects from you in order to get a good grade. Do all the reading, homework, and quizzes efficiently and you should have no problem

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ECO7
Nov 16, 2012

Useless teacher. Left for a month before the class ended and "grade our posts" and probably spent 5 ,minutes on it.

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ECO7
Nov 18, 2012

She was a TERRIBLE professor. I took her online class and posts were a huge part of our grade. She obviously took no time on grading them because she said I didn't do things when I did. She gives you no option to rebut your grade.. I had to drop before this awful teacher ruined my 4.0 GPA. AVOID!

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ECO7
Nov 28, 2012

Her online class is really easy. Just read the book before the quizzes (one quiz per chapter, about 10-15 questions per quiz). On the weeks you don't have quizzes, you have to complete one post, which is also easy. Also gives the option to complete an additional post for extra credit every week. No midterm or final.

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ECONECO7
Nov 29, 2012

She is a great professor! Always helpful and great at making lessons understandable. Class is super easy to pass in design but takes a lot of effort to fully grasp. If you really want to pass econ and understandable, she is your best chance to do so.

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ECON7
Dec 22, 2012

She is not that difficult at all. I took her class online and got an A. All you have to do is doing all of the extra credit posts that she gives and you can get an A. I didn't even have to take the last test. It's a college class, so don't be lazy

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ECO7
Feb 10, 2013

Took over winter. Lots of homework. No midterm, no final, but discussion posts are expected to be an essay, weekly. Offers practice quizzes, but poor feedback. Pulled of an A but wasn't easy.

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MIRCO
Apr 7, 2013

I felt the need to write here.This being my first post, she's straight-forward and if you cannot handle that, get out of the business world. She kept the class interesting. She cares about you being in class. She expects you to turn in professional work, but she might give you a redo. She has extra credit. Be a college student- read, & study

3.0
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41062
Jun 23, 2013

I took Dr. Casolari for Macro & Micro. I passed both classes with a high C. The best advice I can give is pay attention to her and do ALL of your work; don't wait until the last minute to do any of it. She has an higher expectations then most Professors, so its up to you on the grade you receive.

3.0
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ECON7
Jul 8, 2013

I had her hybrid short course. She knows her stuff; however she went on a bit of a tangent about a certain subject (with her own personal bias guiding her rant). I challenged her opinion and my next three homeworks were returned to me as D's. On the other hand, she was very clear in her lectures and the quizzes essentially came right from the book.

2.0
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MICROECON
Jul 30, 2013

If you do your reading and studying you will be fine. She does not have much of a personality.She is very particular with her assignments and sticks to her rubrics. She will mark you down for minor errors, but she will post to the discussion board and make announcements with a ton of spelling errors. I found that a little irritating.

5.0
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ECON8
Dec 19, 2013

Get ready to read most of the text book and take notes from online lectures. She wants you to cite all information you put as an answer for HW and in class activities. Quizzes every week on the chapter you have to read and a final exam. HW every week, and she can get a lil cranky if the class doesn't know the answers to questions when she asks them

2.0
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ECON8
Jan 6, 2014

Instructor provides zero feedback, very poor class instruction. Tests are extremely difficult and not based on your reading materials. Ironically, professor was very demanding with grammar, yet the class agenda contained grammar errors - a bit ironic for someone who is requesting perfection on their work.

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ECON8
Grade: B-
May 6, 2014

She is so incredibly rude. She loves to pretend to be nice by smiling at you, but the smile turns into a smirk & her words imply that you are an idiot even if the answer provided is correct. Never explains what is due the following class so tons of students lost major points on HW alone. I would never refer this prof to anyone. I dread her deeply

1.0
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MICROECONOMICS
Grade: B
Jun 9, 2014

The definition of a careless educator who needs to be dismissed. .The class work and quizzes were unrelated to the curriculum, her grading system did not accurately measure student performance, and she required superfluous additional texts! She fails to update her lectures, and she makes it a point to do as little as possible!

5.0
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ECON7AND8
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2014

Dr. Cassalori is an awesome instructor. She expects a lot from her students but in retrospect, it really isn't that much. Just read, do the assignments, and prepare for the weekly quizzes. I took both Macro and Micro in the same semester and passed both with A's. The student who receives bad grades and gives bad reviews should only blame themselves

4.0
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ECO8
Jan 5, 2015

I take the hybrid course, and she is the best teacher I have ever had. She makes her own video lectures for every single chapter. She made you to drop notes from her video, but it becomes handful when it comes to final. Remember to do the homework and the chapter quiz every week. the chapter quizes are important to your final

5.0
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ECO740789
Grade: B
Feb 19, 2015

Online course. Dr. C provided very clearly detailed video lectures for this course, which I found to be very helpful. Tip: Take very detailed and organized notes during her lectures, she may ask for them as extra credit towards the final. My notes saved me.

5.0
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MICROECON
Apr 28, 2015

She's to the point on what she wants and the hw is easy enough. This and macro are both classes where you need to learn the terms and the professor puts it in easy to understand applications in life. Do your hw and you'll definitely get an A in the class

2.0
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ECO7
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2015

This class is very confusing and uses blackboard in the most clunky and unorganized way. Students must check for assignments through a discussion board, and a long list of units, as well as course email. The assignments are adequate, but it is very easy to miss an important one. Also, you have to a book written by her for the class, hrmmm.

4.0
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ECO7
Grade: B
Jun 7, 2015

This course was a bit more challenging than I expected. This professor expects college level writing with proper citation. You must read and understand the text to get the concepts of macroeconomics. The only extra credit offered was turning in your detailed notes from the weekly lectures. The final is on campus. Overall class is good.

3.0
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ECO8
Jun 13, 2015

This professor is not recommended for people who want to pass with an easy A. She is very smart, but is also passive-aggressive to people who aren't participating, and not only does she grade using percentages, but the final exam alone is worth at least 20% of your grade, along with quizzes and lots of note-taking (which is required). Not worth it.

3.0
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ECON8
Jul 28, 2015

She's the only Economics teacher at RCC, and she largely does online classes, so you don't have much of a choice. Her class is tough if you slack off, as I learned. She largely teaches through videos of powerpoints which, bless her heart, aren't well made in a technical sense. The info is good, but you're going to see a lot of mouse cursors.

1.0
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MICROECONOMICS
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 2, 2015

She's not clear at all on what she wants, and she expects you to accomplish things, yet she doesn't give you clear directions on how to do it. 2nd worse professor I've ever had. And she makes you buy her book for one assignment that's only worth 10 points, yet the book is 40$. I think there's a bit of conflict of interest.

1.0
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ECON7
Nov 8, 2015

Very AWFUL professor. DO NOT take! She's very rude, responds with minimal words, no courtesy, no clarification. She does little work, you feel like there is no professor on this online course. Lecture videos are AWFUL & unclear! She seemed opinionated. A book written by her is mandatory, costs $40, & used once for 10 points, and little pages.

2.0
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ECO7
Grade: C-
Dec 20, 2015

This professor is the only econ prof at RCC... which sucks! She seems to be a bit on the feminist side. You have to take A LOT of notes, and all have to be on paper, hand written, most of them are by watching her power point videos which are absolutely horrific with terrible sound. Would never take again... but seems i have to. She is friendly tho

4.0
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ECO8
Dec 28, 2015

Took Casolari for Microeconomics. She definitely knows her stuff, but the course itself was pretty overwhelming. Heard from other students that she makes the subject more difficult than it has to be. If you truly understand the material from left to right from beginning of the semester to end, you should be okay. She's tough and strict. Good luck!

2.0
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ECO7
Apr 6, 2016

Very sarcastic with her responses if you have questions. It seems like she wants you to feel stupid if you don't understand. I should've looked on the site before I took her class. You have to purchase a book that's only covered on one test. Very little extra credit is given.

5.0
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ECO7
Grade: D
Jun 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She tries to act all hard but she isn't it's just her grading scale sucks she is a tough grader it is not a good idea to take her unless it's in person course, so I wouldn't recommend you to take her online in the summer to much work.

1.0
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ECO7
Jun 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Incredibly rude, took multiple weeks off of class and even pushed our final up (robbing us of a week to study and getting herself out early). Routinely mixed up grades and had to be corrected several times. Would not take again.

1.0
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ECO08
Jul 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Over a 6 week course, packs on tons of reading and hw like you don't have other classes to take. Very picky about what she exactly wants. Very rude!

1.0
3.0
ECO8
Jul 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Quiz questions were confusing and poorly worded. The short answer quizzes were incredibly specific even though the question seemed to be broad. Also wouldn't reschedule an in class test for an ONLINE CLASS and when I asked she simply said there is no other time to take the test, I suggest you withdraw and take the class another time.

5.0
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ECO7
Grade: B+
Jul 27, 2016
Would take again

This class is great! The instructor cares about your success and organized the course so you will do well. You work in team to complete quizzes and learn the material. Everyone is engaged and active and it is surprising fun. This is one of the best classes I have taken at RCC.

5.0
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ECO8
Grade: B+
Jul 27, 2016
Would take again

This course is a hybrid so some of the work is completed outside of the course and some of it is completed inside the course. Do not wait to complete your work and begin reading early. You must be self-motivated. The instructor cares about your success and created a class that is well organized. You just have to do the work and you will do well

5.0
3.0
ECON7AND8
Grade: B
Jul 27, 2016
Would take again

Her class is challenging but she's a great professor. You have to put the work in but you'll learn a lot.

5.0
3.0
ECON7AND8
Grade: A
Jul 27, 2016
Would take again

Dr. C is very encouraging and spends the extra time needed to devote to her students. Her office hours are very flexible and her door is always open, this was a big help to me. I learned a lot that I will be able to carry with me through my education and career.

1.0
5.0
ECO7
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She has been on many colleges because she is just not a good professor. She makes everything complicated and ask you to buy books that you can do without.

5.0
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ECO7
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2016
Would take again

The subject matter is inherently difficult but Dr. Casolari is a great teacher. It will be tough but if you do your assignments and read you will do fine. Most people that complain about her expect it to be an extremely easy class, which is not the nature of the subject.

CARES ABOUT STUDENTS
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ECON7AND8
Grade: B
Aug 10, 2016
Would take again

Great professor. Knows her stuff. You can't do the minimum and expect to do well. You have to be proactive and actually do the work and the reading.

CARES ABOUT STUDENTS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
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ECON7AND8
Grade: A-
Aug 10, 2016
Would take again

People take this class expecting it to be graded like an easy high school Econ course. The teacher expects a lot out of her students and tries her hardest to help. I got a lot of help from her during office hours. You have to read and actually try in this class. Don't take it if you're not prepared for an actual college course.

Tough Grader
CARES ABOUT STUDENTS
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
ECO8
Grade: B
Aug 22, 2016
Would take again

You really have to work in this class so don't go in expecting an easy A. Great teacher and really sweet. She cares about students. Definitely take if you want to learn a lot.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
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ECO8
Grade: A
Sep 6, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Casolari is very straight forward in what she wants to see. You MUST think critically and apply the readings to any writing assignments. the videos are great and are critical if you want to understand the material. The final is comprehensive and proctored, so make sure to submit chapter notes for ec. study the chapter notes for the final.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
1.0
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ECO8
Grade: A
Sep 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Her grading criteria seems to be almost arbitrary. She's not at all clear with what she wants/ expects from assignments. This class is very easy but she makes it a lot harder than it has to be. Glad I don't have to take her class again.

Tough Grader
5.0
3.0
ECO10
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

Very competent, passionate, and her teaching motives are upright in regards to seeing her students "beat the system." If you are an undecided student, taking her Econ-10 class will give you perspective in terms of deciding on a career path. All her assignments are aimed at helping YOU get a leg up in this competitive world we live in.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
3.0
3.0
ECO8
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

I fell behind in her online class, but if you stay on top of each unit and remember to watch the lecture videos and take notes for extra credit, you should get an A. She seems available for extra help if you need it and seems like a very sweet lady. Keep in mind her Final is on campus.

Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
ECO8
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

She is very caring and encourages you to prosper. I took the hybrid class and was nervous about that because we would only meet once a wk. She assigns a chapter or a couple and you watch some vidoes and take notes, and that's basically the hw. She assigns groups and everyone needs to participate. I learned a lot about microeconomics.

Participation matters
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
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ECO7
Grade: C
Jan 24, 2017
Would take again

She's a solid professor. Very clear about the topics she lectures on. Likes to use groups for quizzes and things of that nature so you have some help as the semester goes on. Tells you what you need to improve on in your papers and I feel the class could be way more challenging but she teaches it in a way thats easy to grasp.

Respected
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
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ECO7
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

Her class is so easy. Just do everything that's assigned and you can pass her class even if you do bad on midterm and final.

Clear grading criteria
Participation matters
Caring
3.0
1.0
ECO7
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She seems cool at first but to be frank her grading is strange. If you miss the discussion boards or don't post replies on separate weeks she won't give you credit. Doesn't matter if you get As on all quizzes, you wont pass if your posts are all in a weekend. Hard to actually get t EC. Took time off work for the in person final on an ONLINE COURSE.

Tough Grader
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ECO8
Grade: B
Jun 14, 2017
Would take again

Pretty solid choice for econ considering most of profs lean towards bad. I took the hybrid version with her and felt I learned the material well enough. It's really not that hard but you MUST do the work and show up every time if you're in hybrid. Full stop. If you can't do that then don't even bother. She can be annoying but it's only once a week!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ECO8
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2017
Would take again

Her lectures are very interesting! I liked the organization of her honor's class . She is a great professor highly recommend. No quizzes and few homework assignments for her honors course. We did one group research project as a class that was a main component of our grade.

4.0
4.0
ECO201
Grade: A+
Jun 28, 2017
Would take again

Picky grader, but very detailed and helpful with feedback and progress.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
3.0
ECO7H
Sep 4, 2017
Would take again

Since she expects you to do the assigned readings before the week starts, make sure you read. She won't just hand out an answer to you. Homework is graded based on completion. Straightforward tests. Just be careful of the two short answer questions in the end that could easily screw up the grade if you mess up. But they're not too difficult.

Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
ECON7AND8
Grade: A-
Sep 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Despite saying she is very clear, prof. Casolari is very vague. She demands that assignment, notes, everything to be hand-written because neural pathways, making for arduous homework. Her peppyness is offset by passive-aggressiveness. Doesn't take criticism well. Expect to teach yourself the subject, even if you're not in an online class. Good luck

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
ECO7
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

Took her online class and I really enjoyed it! There was 10 current event posts, at least 10 general discussion posts, quizzes every week (a few short answer quizzes), and an extra credit assignment. The online final was a bit hard but if you do good on all the other assignments, you could do bad on the final and still get a good grade!

Respected
Get ready to read
Would take again
3.0
4.0
ECO7
Grade: C+
Dec 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you are bad at taking tests don't take this class! I took this class online and passed with a C and I normally get A's and B's. She is a tough grader and docked points for lacking quality posts after I completed the entire assignment. I was three points away from getting a B in this class. I would NOT recommend this professor.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
ECO7
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher and extremely intelligent. Makes you truly work for the A. If you're bad at taking test be warned her test are in depth. Must read. Great teacher.

1.0
4.0
ECON7
Jan 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I am taking this professor for econ online and she is not clear of what she wants. I have taken online classes but this one so far has been the worst and most unorganized. She seems like a nice lady I just wish she would be more clear so her students are successful in the class. However that is not the case. I wouldn't suggest taking her.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ECON8
Grade: D
Feb 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I Swear. Hard class. She thinks stuffs that she teaches are easy, but actually student are frustrated. Difficult. If you could study over and over night, I recommend her.

Tough Grader
1.0
3.0
ECO8
Apr 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She knows what she is talking about and is an inspirational woman but she sets students up for failure. The quizzes are nothing like the chapters being read and her study guides are opposites from the tests!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ECO8
Grade: B
Jun 2, 2018
Would take again

Professor Casolari is amazing women, person, and teacher. I am an international students, so sometimes, I get confused from the other lectures. However, her online class was super clear and I could study wt great videos, which covers the original lecture. Also, clear guide lines. Extra credit was given once with interesting subject. Try the best!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
ECON7
Jun 7, 2018
Would take again

Gives clear instruction, and has a well organized online class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ECON7
Grade: F
Feb 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took her online class and honestly I have never had more difficulty with an online class than when I took hers. The due dates and clarity of how things should be done are unclear and she does not give feedback for how she graded you if you did not score highly. This class is not as clear as you may think Dr. Casolari.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
ECO7
Grade: C+
Feb 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Guys. Please make sure to do the "General DB." It is 10% of your grade and requires you to post in the CLASS QUESTIONS portion of the Discussion Boards. She will provide NO indication or reminders, and will be UNWILLING to help you if you are confused. This one grade, 0/10 took me from an A to a C. Good Luck.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
ECO7
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2019
Would take again

I took Dr. C's class online during the summer. Canvas was well organized and at least 2 weeks of modules were open to move ahead if you got the chance. She does use Cengage for homework and weekly quizzes. The week does end at 5pm not 11:59pm. Overall an easy class if you stay on schedule.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
ECON8
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Casolari was not a good professor. Nice lady but she is not clear on her instructions, very confusing. She wants you to read a book that her and a couple of other professors wrote which was full of eras. First class that I have every withdrawn from.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ECO8
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Unfortunately, Dr. Casolari online class is all over the place. After a number of online classes, this was by far the least clear. The class is 100% self-taught via book. Tough grader, as though EVERYONE has or is attempting for their doctorate. Class medians were often very low for assignments and exams. Not the sign of a good professor.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ECO847747
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class is hard when it shouldn't be that hard. The textbook is free, but also it is her textbook that she published with other instructors. Let me say, the "textbook" makes no sense whatsoever. Examples are not good or understandable. The discussion boards are necessary each week and require excessive work. I wish I could write more.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ECO8
Oct 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

biggest problem w/ this prof is that she isn't willing to accommodate. She creates her own youtube videos to replace lectures & the volume is EXTREMELY LOW, I CANT HEAR ANYTHING. I reached out to her & she refused to do anything to improve the volume. I failed a few quizzes cuz she adds her own graphs to the quiz that don't show up. Refuses to help

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ECO8
Grade: B
Oct 30, 2020
Would take again

Took her online class. Tough grader and provides textbook as PDF. Has videos you need to watch and read the book or else you won't do well. Discussion boards every week that you need to do and reply to two other people for credit. Grading criteria clear but when doing discussion board number your answers. Questions on tests aren't talked about well

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
ECO8
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The class itself is not too difficult if you are diligent about keeping up with the content. Anyone can receive an A or B with effort. However, the issue with this professor lies in that her instructions are confusing, and she is purposefully vague when providing help. Make sure to stay on top of the discussions. They make or break your grade.

1.0
4.0
ECO7
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. C's lectures are prerecorded and accessed through Canvas. No textbook is required, all readings are online

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ECO8
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2021
Would take again

Awesome Professor. She wrote the textbook she uses and it is amazingly easy to understand. Her lectures fill in any gaps in understanding and she is always willing to discuss anything you are confused about. Her deadlines are weekly and she is generous with extra credit. I particularly enjoyed her discussions applying concepts to real life events.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
ECO8
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

God. She does not feel like a professor that cares about her students opinions. Asking questions results in vague and unhelpful answers. For most chapters, there are practice quizzes that do not explain why the answers are correct. (I got this wrong, but why? Idk.) Lectures videos are 10 years old. Crazy extra credit, though.

4.0
2.0
ECO7
Oct 14, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Casolari isn't as bad as people say. I was in denial and decided to take the class. So far I really liked it. I liked her videos and it's full of information to understand the material. Looking forward to ECO-8

Respected
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ECO47362
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Extremely rude and threatening. Not sure how the bar for "Dr.'s" has fallen this low.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ECO7
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 27, 2021
Would take again

If you want to actually learn something, Dr. C is the one. I don't know why she has so many bad reviews. Sure she's tough, but, it isn't impossible. All those reviews are just looking for a nice teacher. Life isn't all rainbow colors, read the material, study it, and you'll be fine. Stop looking for excuse and do the work !!!

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
ECO8
Grade: D
Dec 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Wow, so this one is a tough grader. While you have the normal level of assignments, for some reason she has them due at 5 PM on a Sunday, at least for her online Microeconomics course. Honestly, I wouldn't take her again. She's nice, but she's very impersonal and off-putting, and I'd recommend that sticks to the usual formulas.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
ECO7
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

The discussion posts and quizzes were a major part of the grade and there must be good detail in the discussion posts in order to get full credit, there are also multiple quizzes per week. The quizzes were pretty easy for the most part and there isn't really much homework to do other then those two things.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ECO8
Jan 17, 2022
Would take again

Make sure you study the quizzes because Dr. C literally pulls those questions onto the exams. Best Economics teacher you will ever had imo

Respected
5.0
4.0
ECO8
Jan 20, 2022
Would take again

Textbook is for free, but you really don't need it. Discussions are based on real life scenarios and very interesting. Overall amazing professor and a fun class (if you like business and economics) However, not an easy A. You have to work for it. Hard class, but fantastic professor

Caring
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ECON7AND8
Grade: B
May 20, 2022
Would take again

Took her for Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Loved both classes. Dr. C can take a boring subject like Macroeconomics and Microeconomics and make it 10x more interesting. Not going to lie, I literally started to watch more YouTube videos of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, even though I already got A/Bs in her class 10/10 !!!!!!!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
ECO08
Grade: C
Sep 20, 2022

Absolutely one of the worst professors I have ever had in my college career. Would never respond to emails or even phone calls to her office. One assignment she told us to do one of the questions to respond to not all of them and still marked me a 0. Tried emailing her but no response at all. Would have filed a complaint if I could have.

5.0
3.0
ECO8
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2023
Would take again

Dr. C is a tough one, but at the same time very professional and very good teacher. Her lectures are clear and discussion questions are very easy. Not to mention her quizzes are all open book open notes. Her exams aren't as hard as you imagine. Overall excellent class. You will learn a lot. Take Her for econ 7 and 8 !!!

Get ready to read
Respected
5.0
2.0
ECON7AND8
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2023
Would take again

I was delusional when the reviews said this teacher sucks, but I went with it. Needless to say I didn't regret one bit. Dr. C teaches at professional level so of course it ain't gonna be easy. But if you work hard watch her lectures take good notes you'll do fine. Nothing crazy about this class

5.0
4.0
ECON7AND8
Feb 4, 2023
Would take again

Very professional and experience professor. She grades hard, but in a good way. Most of her exams are based on her lecture videos so save those and replay it AMAP. Discussions are based on real life experience. Also read the questions carefully. She will lower your score if your answers are irrelevant

Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ECON7AND8
Mar 5, 2023
Would take again

Yes, the class is difficult no doubt about it. And yes, Dr. C is not going to "spoon feed" the answers for you. However, she will give you the right tools to help you find the answers you want. You are in college now, not high school, so don't expect people do babysit you 24/7. 10/10

5.0
2.0
ECO8
Jun 23, 2023
Would take again

She's the type of professor who you need to earn her respect in order to be fair with you. If you work hard, push yourself. She will assist you. If not, good luck surviving her class.

5.0
2.0
ECON7AND8
Grade: A+
Nov 1, 2023
Would take again

Don't expect to slap random answers on the DB and expect to get an A. Dr.C can sense if you truly are putting the effort and applying the materials or just slapping down bs answers to get credit. She is very intelligent and experience professor, however it's not an easy A.

1.0
4.0
ECO7
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 17, 2024

I took Casolari in Fall 2021 ago and am aware that she has not been at RCC since that time. When I took her, she was pretty much absent for the whole class, but would pop up and offer rude, short comments to reasonable questions. I would be skeptical of any reviews that were given after 2022, but if you see her name, run.

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