Knows his ECON.

Sometimes to patient with people, but wants to make sure everyone "get's it". Read the material and he'll be thrilled. Extra credit is a breeze...

I personally think that he is on the side of left wing. He treats his students fairly. That is why Barry is the kindest instructor I have ever had.

Barry can be tight sometimes, but if you fall behind or just don't read the text especially if its hybrid/online...you WILL get screwed on his tests. The midterms we had were exact out of the online quizzes (for Hybrid)...Barry isn't the easiest teacher, but he tries to help you learn

A hippy who lives on pointing out where anyone to the right of Howard Dean has gone wrong. Did not welcome debate, difficult tests. I'd prefer to take Bell. I was there for Econ, not Poli Sci.

Barry is a straight forward teacher when it comes to Econ. He knows EVERYTHING about it and will go on into great lengths to make it clear and simple even though it is a difficult subject to grasp. He might be a liberal hippy, but he makes great points in all his cases. Can be intimidating if you have a question...STUDY HARD for his tests and READ!

Very Helpful... if you have questions, ask him and 100% will be solved... I took the online class and I recommand it than the in-class course. He wrote everything in the blackboard very clear. QUIZ can redo until u get 100%...NICE HELPFUL AND PATIENT. But you have to do a little bit of work. RECOMMAND online class with him!

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I loved Kotlove and his sweaters that were too big for him. Econ was a little over my head, but he was very helpful. he even let me make-up a quiz that i missed. it was difficult to learn the concepts because a lot of class was spent talking about politics rather than the coursework

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Very helpful instructor.

Took this as an on-line course. Pretty straight forward class. Weekly discussions, weekly quiz, and three multiple choice exams that also include a separate essay. Read the text and use the text CD to get the most out of the class - if you do that you will most likely get an "A".

I've taken every Econ class that Barry has offered, and his style is what keeps me coming back. The way he presents things and has personal opinion can be downright hilarious, but you learn too. I would recommend this teacher to anyone in a second. If you do the work, you'll pass. If you read the material, you'll pass the tests. Simple as that.

I think that Kotlove is a informative teacher who tries to give you all the chances you need to suceed.

This teacher gets involved...I like that.

I took this prof for Econ 201 and 202. Excellent, helpful instructor. If you are looking for an easy A, don't take this class. His tests are hard. Econ not an easy subject. I wouldn't take Econ with any other prof. One of my all time favorite professors!

I took his online class. VERY helpful teacher. CHALLENGING class. He makes you work hard for your grade- which is great because we are in COLLEGE. LOTS of reading. DIFFICULT EXAMS. Class average was like 74%. Take him if you're SERIOUS about the class.

tight...kinda hard at times but overall an awesome teacher

He was a nice techer overall but it was hard to understand when he got exited about the topic. =)

i take an online class, and I kind of like this class because all the quiz are repeatable!!! and the multiple exam lots of them also come from the quizzz!!! However, you have gotta read the book for the essay exam though.

The teacher is great, but the class is hard! I had a hard time with weekly quizzes and exams! I almost never got any question right – STUDY HARD!

Took this class online. Really hard class, pay close attention to everything you read in the chapters,especially the graphs. I would not recommend this class to any slackers. Over all, excellent teacher, you will definitely learn in this class.

I didn't get much out of this class. Quizes are repeatable! Two big paper (I put on some effort!) Just do all the works and 4.0 is too close!!!

Really good teacher w/ generous!

This guy is very down to earth and allows flexibility for defensible positions. He doesn't require much of the discussion board posts, just that you make them. Quizzes and tests are simple enough just looking up the answers as you take them. Somewhat intensive reading (1 ch/wk) is required to get the most out of this class. Interesting material

Took his combined class 201 and 202. It was great. He is a very enthusiastic prof. and he really knows his stuff. Difficult subject to cover so it takes some work to get a good grade. He's all about having fun and making sure the class 'get's it'

Hard class because of the subject complexity. Really good teacher. He is very knowledgeable and offers great insight. Tests are tough, read your book and ask questions. He is active on Blackboard and expects responses to be informative on the chapter studies. Really learned a lot from his class.

Awesome teacher! Does a great job of involving students in discussion and relating material in a way that makes sense.

If you are looking for an easy class, I do not recommend Barry. If you are looking for a world class learning experience, I do recommend Barry. Hands down the best teacher i've ever had.... and I got a 'C' :-)

Took Kotlove for Micro last quarter and thought it was an easy class, if you read the material. Now I'm taking Kotlove for Macro and for some reason it's a little harder. The material is based upon micro. so make sure your know your micro!

I took Barry Kotlove this quarter and both Econ 201 and 202 were combined for a 2 hr class. If you dont read the material and dont attend class you'll be lost from the start. However, he has a great sense of humor and grades on a curve so its vary fair. Would recommend him anyday!

Take his combination of Econ 201 and 202 class. As long as u read the book carefully, u should do well on his quiz. Grade very easy on essay. Clear the failed attempt on ur quiz as he promises. Overall, good teacher

Very solid professor, extremely clear with due dates and what he expects for all of his assignments. Must attend class and read the textbook or you will be extremely confused. Recommend his Econ 201/202 class. One of the hardest classes you will take at EdCC, but you will feel extremely successful once you finish.

Took the combined Econ 201 and 202 class. Of over 20 classes I've taken at Edmonds this is in the top 3 or 4. The study of economics is something Barry has poured his life into, and continues to study every day. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to actually learn and not just looking for another grade on their transcript.

I took the combined class last quarter. This class was EXTREMELY helpful if you actually wanna learn.Teacher is SUPER NICE!!! Quizzes are all in the book! Read it carefully and you will do great. Essays are hard, so plan ahead. Barry is the nicest teacher ever! He always wants to help his student.

Excellent teacher!!! very knowledgeable and helpful; he is very passionate about this subject and appreciates your effort. As long as you read the material, do the homework and try your best you'll do good.

I took this class online and only recommend it online if you are VERY organized and have the time to commit to it. There is a lot to learn and the concepts can be difficult, so it's important that you actually study the terms. One quiz, 2-4 DB's, and 1-2 homework modules per week. Barry was helpful, answered questions quickly, and grades fairly.

I absolutely love this teacher!!! He listens to his students, is very funny and entertaining, and has no in class midterm or final for the dual 2 in 1 Micro/Macro economics class. Highly recommend taking them together with this teacher its simply amazing and not hard at all!

Barry does a good job and provides a structured online class that is challenging, but not too difficult. His expectations are reasonable, his direction is clear, and he responds to questions quickly and thoroughly. He also has graded this class on a slight curve which is very helpful.

Easy if you do the work. Teacher was always helpful and my questions were answered on time. Homework, weekly quizzes and essay is what you are graded on. If you do all the work and ask for help when needed you will do good. All quizzes are multiple choice and can be difficult if you don't understand material. If you need help ask, teacher is great.

The online course is difficult and I'd suggest taking it in person if you're able. If you do take it online, the prof comes across really stern but if you meet with him, you'll find he is super nice and actually wants to help you and make sure you understand the subject. Ask for help if you need it and the class will be a lot easier.

He is a very good professor. He is interested a lot in economics, and knows the material very well. If you enjoy economics, you'll enjoy this class. His quizzes are all online and you'll find it not really hard with open book. Best Econ teacher!

Basically, there is one quiz per chapter but not easy by any means. It was a lot of reading to me but I HAD to read in order to understand the material to the best of my ability-no shortcuts here. Barry is helpful if you seek it. There was a massive paper at the end that basically shows him whether you actually paid attention, but decent grading.

Although this class was pretty challenging, I ended up liking it. The structure to me is very organized. It's one quiz, some Learnsmart work, and a discussion each week. Because it was online, I did feel the disconnect from the teacher but I still ended with a 3.5. The essay at the end of the quarter was too much though omg

This teacher believed in opportunity, was passionate about his job, and knew the stuff he needed to teach to the class. The work was a lot, but it was an easy amount. In addition, half the people on here had probably taken both the Macro and Micro which was 10 credits. That much work for 10 credits is a fair amount. Including honors.

You can tell he loves Economics by how he teaches and discusses the material. He is very bright and delivers the class material at a level that allows students to understand it and relate current events to it. He is there for you benefit and will do everything he can to help you achieve a good grade. If you struggle with econ, take his class!

I've taken both his classes: in person Macro Honors and online Micro. This is hands down the best professor I've had at Edmonds. I'll be doing my BS in Econ because of him. You can go up to his office and he will motivate you and always be there for you. I always enjoy of discussions on ethical topics during his after hours. Take his class!

Barry is an awesome professor. He was so understanding of my need for some flexibility, and helped to take away so much stress/writing anxiety. If you take his class, don't hesitate to ask him for help!

1. I took the online Macro class. 2. No extra credit. 3. Quizzes are 20-30 questions, worth 75 points, timed for 45 minutes. 4. 3 discussions every week, 2 replies each. 5. Just ask him about anything you're worried about. 6. 2 MAJOR papers. (don't start late) 7. MH Connect Exercises (due the end but do them 2-3 times week) (timed)

Gotta work really hard in this class.

Please try not to listen to the other ratings about Professor Kotlove. Yes, his class is hard, but I guarantee you will get out of it what you put into it. If you are struggling with anything whatsoever, reach out to him and he will meet with you one on one for as long you need. He grades discussions and papers based on effort.

ECON&201 with Professor Kotlove was one of the hardest classes I've taken (so much studying), but extremely rewarding and I learned a lot. The quizzes are hard, but the homework/discussions are easy points (as long as you do it on time) and he grades the papers pretty leniently so your grade will balance out. He is very kind and responds quickly.

I was nervous about taking his ECON 202 class, but don't listen to anyone who complains about him. Each week, there's a lot of homework, three discussion posts, and three replies. Quizzes, exams, and two papers. I have received 191/200 on one of them, I completed it within one day straight without reviewing It's easy to get an A+ BUT WORK HARD!!

This class is pretty difficult to receive an A in. He is not super harsh on grading when it comes to papers, but tests/quizzes will significantly bring your grade down if you do not do well on them. But overall, I actually really liked Barry. He was very understanding, caring, and always helpful. The class is a hefty challenge, but it is worth it.

Barry is very accessible during his Tuesday Office Hours. The discussion boards is the best part of the class. I recommend going to him if you have a hard time picking a topic for your papers. As for doing the class, it requires that you study in order to get a good grade on the test and quizzes. I highly recommend taking Barry as a professor!

Barry's curriculum is pretty unique. Homework and readings only count for about 15% of your grade. The class was split into 3 midterms, each one accounting for 20% of the total grade. The last 25% was graded by 2 papers and discussion posts. If you aren't good at taking tests, this class might not be for you. I was a 4.0 student before this class.

I took Professor Kotlove for Microeconomics, and even though we did not meet in person (online class), I felt his attentiveness and presence as a student. RM

BK is a great prof. highly recommend Most of your grade is basic participation: discussions (3 weekly, 1 rep. each), midterms (3), final (opt. for Mic, mand. for Mac), papers (two per qtr),& book. I was supposed to get an A- in mic but he moved it up to an A because he saw my work and regraded my 2nd paper (I messed up on 3rd MT) really great prof.

I absolutely love Prof. Kotlove, he really cares about his students and wants them to succeed in the class. He has lectures that help you understand the current chapter and the homework load is fairly acceptable. Took him for both micro and macro, genuine guy and the best teacher I've had in this school.

Amazing guy. Class was very difficult and exhausting because I took econ 201 and 202 combined into one class. Uses honorlock, which is annoying. Tests are very hard to prepare for, and the midterms are brutally long. However, Barry is very knowledgeable and provides a lot of resources. I would recommend taking 201 and 202 from him separately.

He cares about his students and wants them to succeed. His quizzes and midterms weren't that hard and he will give you the option to do an optional exam to help with your grade. I would recommend taking him for econ.

Kotlove's class is no easy ride, but engaging with the material pays off. Quizzes are challenging, but the assignments and papers are manageable. Consider using unstuck study alongside the textbook for study prep.