Dr. Platt really loves the topic, and I think he presents it well. It's evident that he is new, but there's no way around that one. The only problem I really noticed with him was that his tests were ridiculously long! Get a good TA and plan on many hours in the ECON lab (and testing center) and you'll do fine.

Whew, 382 was a doozy from Platt. His TA's were good and I spent alot of time in the lab. He is also pretty good at making himself available to talk to his students. Apparently he is more of a theorist so this may not be the best teacher to take, unless you plan on doing an Econ PH.D. Tough class. Long tests. Teacher is a cool guy though.

Uses overheads and powerpoint for lectures. He is very good at explaining the graphs he draws on the overhead.

Very good prof. He uses powerpoint as most do for his lectures and supplements with overheads and graphs. The weekly essays aren't too bad either.

Smart teacher, knows his subject very well. Useful class.

Of course it's a hard class. All Econ 110 classes are hard at BYU, but I've heard worse about other teachers of the Econ. Professor Platt is very passionate about the subject yet doesn't go off on tangents and is very organized. I would recommend this class.

Dr. Platt is one of the best teachers that I've had in the Econ program. He knows his stuff (lectures are great), and will not move on until the concepts are clear.The homework is insane, but attending TA hours will cut down that time significantly. He lets you know exactly what will be on the test, which is a change from many other Econ professors

Very nice teacher. His class made you strech but was to too bad!

Excellent professor! Lectures were very clear and he is INCREDIBLY well organized. The material itself is difficult, so don't blame him for that. Homeworks are pretty intense, but he gives you plenty of time. Don't procrastinate! Go to TA labs (I recommend for every homework)! Have a study buddy! Tests are challenging but do-able.

Platt is a very good teacher, his lectures are worth it (you can hardly afford to miss a day). He lets you know what his expectations are up front, as well as what you can expect on the tests. Homework and tests are pretty difficult, but that's because the material itself is tough.

Great teacher! If you have to take Econ 110 take it from Dr. Platt! I took it from Dr. Kearl last semester and hated it; this class was so much easier to understand. I actually enjoy economics now!

I took this class as a pre-req for getting into the business program and it was tough (as are all econ classes). Going to lectures is a must because Platt gives good examples and application problems for the concepts. Stay on top of the assignments and get help from the lab the day you need it.

Great teacher. Aplia makes it very easy to understand, but his lectures are extremely clear and helpful. I never used the TAs or study groups, but between Aplia and lectures, I felt I understood everything. Weekly papers/responses, but not too bad. Take econ from him!

Highly highly recommended.Extremely well organized,extremely passionate about economics.Clear lectures,great examples,always willing to help students.Stay on top of homeworks and essays,GO TO THE CLASS,tests aren't too bad.Talk to him personally,TA lab sucks.If you plan on having a really good understanding of Economics,Dr.PLATT IS THE MAN.!!

HIghest recommendations.

All homework is online. He's enthusiastic about economics. The textbook (also online) is very clear and was more help to me than lectures. He posts the midterms and finals from the two previous years as practice tests and they are big helps. Weekly 500 word essay, about two homework assignments per week. Very helpful during office hours

Last poster must have been sleeping the whole time, because Platt is an incredibly well-organizaed, clear, and helpful professor, and the tests aren't bad. Expectations are straightforward and he posts the actual midterm and final tests from the last 3 years to help you prepare. Funny guy; entertaining lectures too. always smiling, pretty young.

He is a good professor. He did a good job at explaining concepts. The tests were tough, but not impossible. The class was fair though and he is organized and clear. Take econ from Platt.

Great class. Platt loves to teach and does a great job. He's wonderful at explaining the concepts. He's not quite as sarcastic as Kearl or Lefgren, but he has a fun seance of humor. Tests have a math and intuition focus and very mild. An A is 92 percent. I don't know a single student who disliked the class. I would take 382 from him (or Lefgren).

Platt was an excellent professor! When I started the class, I was thinking about switching from an Econ major to just a minor because my other classes had burned me out. This class made me love the subject again though! Great prof; passionate, easy to understand, helpful and super personable. Got to know all the students. Take his class if you can!

Professor Platt was great. He is very organized in his lectures, which helps students understand the material. It is a tough and demanding class, but very doable. I would definitely recommend Platt.

he is the best Econ 110 teacher at Provo, he has all his slide printed so you know what to focus on. He is so organized, and he is not arrogant like other Econ 110 professors, He also provides the last 3 years of midterms he has administered, if you practice those and are understanding the material on them and getting the right answers, Ul do good.

He allows up to five absences. Book/online access code that costs about $100, maybe a little more, is required. That said, the tests aren't as hard as people make them out to be. Attend class, copy down graphs, study for a few hours before each test, and go through the class slides that he posts online and you will do well; an A is very doable

Platt was one of the best teachers. His class was hard, but in a very organized, thought-provoking way. If you have trouble, go to his office hours, he really does want to help. Everything he does is planned and he articulates concepts really well. There is a bit of a curve starting out, just learn his style and you'll love it. He's the best!

Professor Platt was great. He is always upbeat and explains things very clearly with graphs and slides. Great class. The tests are very difficult but doable.

Dr. Platt is likely one of my favorite professors thus far in my experience at BYU. He is excellent at explaining the difficult concepts, and despite the difficulty of the material, getting a good grade in his class is definitely doable. I highly recommend Dr. Platt and his econ110 class.

Professor Platt is absolutely awesome! He has been one of my favorite teachers. He teaches clearly, completely, and makes it interesting. Even though he only offers spring and summer, he makes the workload manageable and you can get a good grade if you work hard. In my opinion, he's the best Econ 110 Prof you're going to find!

Excellent professor. He explained concepts of economics very well. He is always willing to talk to you after class. He is passionate about his work, which is important. You do have to attend class and pay attention and do the assignments otherwise you could easily fall behind. The assignments in the class were pretty straightforward. Great class.

Just took the final today...took me 3 and a half hours. Tests are no joke. He gives you a bunch of old tests for practice, but I felt like the actual tests were harder. He is a great teacher, with a lot of interesting insights and thoughts! I'd recommend this course. Just study study!

The class is challenging, but definitely doable. He's a great lecturer, very good at explaining tough concepts. Practice tests are super helpful. You don't need to be afraid of taking this class from Platt.

Very good teacher for a tough subject. He cared about the class and was willing to answer questions. If you want to understand the material take this course from Dr. Platt!

Great professor! Explain concepts vary clearly and lectures are fun to attend. Very long homework. His posted all the past exams, so you have plenty resources available to prepare yourself.

Dr. Platt is amazing! I mean, Econ 110 is a hard class but he made the class super fun and fairly easy to understand. His tests are difficult but if you work hard, there's still a chance to receive an A in this class. Again, if you are thinking about taking this class, TAKE IT FROM HIM! HE'S THE BEST!

I just took the final - 4 hours. Good lectures, but tests are disgustingly difficult. 35+ hours in the library just studying for the final. His past tests (he gives them to you for practice tests) were no where near as difficult as this year's tests. He's cracking down on grades and tests this year.

No matter who you take it from, Econ 110 is going to be brutal. That being said, I really think that Platt is a good choice. His lectures are interesting, he is funny, it is possible to get an ok grade, but the tests are pretty rough. You aren't going to find an Econ teacher that gives easy test though so I say definitely take it from Platt.

Great Professor! He turned economics, a subject I've always been afraid of, into something interesting, and even enjoyable. Crystal clear and informative lectures. His tests were among the hardest I've ever taken, so get ready to invest some time in study and in trips to the Econ lab. But if you do an A is for sure in reach. I totally recommend!

Probably the best ECON 110 professor at BYU. I've taken (and withdrawn from) Kearl's class, and Platt's lectures, textbook, and course organization are significantly better. He's extremely respectful of students and his lecturing style couldn't be clearer. Tests are hard, but it's like that in any of the ECON 110 classes.

I loved taking Econ 110 from Platt. It's tough material, but he makes it interesting. Expect to work for the grade you want, but I would take another class from him again.

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IN THE SPRING TERM. Seriously. The Average grade for spring term in this class is 76%. There is far too much material needing to be covered it far too little time. Professor Platt is an awesome teacher, and if you take the class, take it from him. I spent 40 hours per week, and still only B+. I had a 4.0 before this.

Hendoes a great job at teaching a subject that is challenging for many students. He's very up front about the tests and grading and gives you the information and resources you need to succeed. I took the class because I needed to but it's probably been one of the most useful class I've had. An excellent option if you need to take Econ.

I changed my major to second because of this class. Professor Platt makes Econ apply to pretty much anything. The work is manageable even when taking more than one class in spring term. He drops your lowest grade out of the essays, your lowest three for Aplia assignments, and five attendance days. The three tests total 80% of your grade.

110 is SO hard, but Dr. Platt explains it as simply as possible. Super organized with clear instructions and expectations. Very PRECISE with vocab. definitions (esp. tests). Ties in spirituality without sounding "churchy." Posts previous years' tests with answer keys to prepare for current exams. Most useful/practical class I've taken so far.

Dr Platt is a really good teacher. You can tell he really wants his students to understand what hes teaching. ALSO, HE LOOKS LIKE MICHAEL SCOTT SO...

You're on this page because you're dreading Econ and want a good professor to make the class bearable, right?You need to take from Platt! He is so passionate about economics and that doesn't mean he's hard! He teaches in a way that is personable and easy to understand so you WANT to learn more. I'm certainly no econ scholar but I enjoyed his class!

I am so glad that I took ECON 110 from Professor Platt. I was worried going into this class, but it was okay. Platt explains tough economic concepts so well, which makes the class possible. TA's are available to help with questions. If you put the work in, this class is definitely possible to get your desired grade.

Dr. Platt's passion for economics is infectious! And while it was a challenging class (and I definitely won't major in it) I really enjoyed his lectures and came away from the class with a deeper understanding of how the economy works. Workload is manageable and there are a lot of resources to help you succeed (TA's, practice tests, etc)

Very good at teaching, clear expectations, and tons of opportunities to succeed. Tests are a heavy portion of the grade, but he provides the previous five years of exams for your preparation, which helps a ton. TAs are helpful and grade things on time. Lowest hw, assignments, and attendance are dropped. Cares about his students and loves economics.

Econ110 is a challenging class no matter who you take it from, but Dr. Platt does a good job. Honestly I think I learned more from the textbook than I did from his lectures but they were still interesting. Tests make up a big portion of your grade and are very hard. He gives you lots of practice tests that help you prepare.

He's a really good proffessor. I learned a lot and really enjoyed his lectures, but the class was rough. Be aware that most of the grade is on the tests. Which are quite difficult. A really demanding class overall. That being said if I were to continue in economics I would certainly seek to take other classes from him.

ECON 110 is a very tough class, but Prof. Platt is the man to take it from. Takes complex concepts and breaks them down to help students understand it. Strict when it comes to his policies, but it's good to know what to expect. Would take again!

I learned more from Professor Platt's class than any other class I've ever taken. He's just a fantastic teacher and I switched my major to Econ because I enjoyed it so much. That being said, it was a very difficult class. 80% of the grade is based off of three tests, so study for those. Definitely recommend his class for anyone.

Dr. Platt is easily one of the best professors at BYU. He is very fair and you always know exactly what to expect from him. He was able to take complex concepts and explain them in a way where it was difficult to misunderstand. His tests are tough, but if you take all of the available practice tests, you can get an A. Take this class for Platt!

I liked Dr. Platt a lot. The class definitely could have been worse. But, it was lots of work and it never really got easier. I got A's on the first two midterms and a C on the final, which was 40% of my grade. Best of luck.

Dr. Platt is a great professor and his class is very straight-forward. Getting an A in this class requires more than memorization. Learn the theory behind the material and you'll get a good grade. From what I hear about the other ECON professors, Platt is the best to take this class from.

Prof. Platt is a great teacher and the class is exciting. The homework is doable and enjoyable but the tests are unreasonably hard. Getting an A in this class would be impossible without 12+ hours a week of studying. I could explain the concepts accurately behind all 70 questions on the final but they were all worded to trick you.

Professor Platt is pretty awesome. I love that he is willing to help his students. BUT ECON is SUPER HARD! All three tests worth 80 percents of the grade. He often made error in his tests... If you keep doing previous exams, it will help you with his tests. He teaches super basic stuff but hard concepts are tested on the exam!

Dr. Platt is awesome. He knows what he's talking about, and teaches with patience. He gives multiple examples for every kind of principle, and uploads all his past test for the students to study. But it's not an easy class. The tests count for 80% of your grade, so if you mess up there, there's little to no chance of recovery. Study hard for tests.

This class wasn't nearly as bad as its reputation. Go to class & take good notes--especially when he emphasizes a point. Draw his graphs! The 'practice exams' are actual exams from previous semesters & are way helpful. Nail the midterms if possible bc the final can be rough. Drop by the TA lab with your questions and you'll be fine.

This man is a total legend. So glad I took Econ 110 from him.

This guy gives you all the resources and explains things lucidly. If you can't ace it then you should switch your major to elementary education or marketing.

I cried as soon as this class was over. Not sure if they were happy tears, or sad tears because I just got destroyed on the final. I studied so hard for each exam, going through each practice exam more than once and focusing on what I didn't know. Still got killed. He's a great professor, though. I learned SO much in this class. Very useful stuff.

Professor Platt made 382 so interesting! Great lectures and manageable hw load. Make sure you find a study group early on.

Looking for an organized class with clear grading criteria, resources to be successful, and someone who really knows how to explain difficult concepts? Platt is your guy. He is inspiring, very clear, good at answering questions, and up front about the work load. One of my top econ professors.

Professor Platt is a good choice for econ 110. He takes concepts that are somewhat challenging to understand and simplifies them. The exams aren't all that bad if you put the time in to study for them. He provides many past exams to study off of so you know exactly what to expect. There are a lot of papers, but they aren't hard or time consuming.

The material is tough, but he really makes the stuff easier to understand.

Econ is pretty tough to understand, but Dr. Platt is really good. He has very clear expectations and a really organized system. Despite the HUGE class size, he does a good job addressing people's confusion.

Brother Platt did a good job with teaching ECON 110 this semester over zoom, but that does not change the fact that Economics is a really tough subject, especially an introductory course. He is a good guy and teaches well, but the subject is fairly difficult. Would not recommend taking over Zoom if possible. My toughest class this semester.

Great professor! The class is notoriously difficult but definitely possible. I got an A by studying like crazy for each test. If you work through every single practice test he gives you, you can succeed in this class. Average test grades are always 65%ish but I got an A on each. Study the past tests over and over and over again! You can do it!

Take it from platt!!!! He lets you have a sheet of notes on every test. The class is difficult no matter who you take it from but Platt makes it so enjoyable. People who take it from Kearl regret not taking it from Platt

The actual workload is not too bad for Econ 110 with Platt, but it all comes down to midterms and the final. Study, study, and study even more for the exams. There are a few essays, but they are graded super leniently and don't count for much of the grade. Dr. Platt is really good at sharing real life applications of Econ!

Professor Platt did great with the online lectures. Not very many assignments in his class. One pretty easy assignment per lecture, and one small 500 word paper every two weeks. He is an amazing teacher and explains things clearly. Pay attention during lectures, do all the reading, study using his past exams and you should be good!

Platt is fantastic. I took this class just because he was teaching it. Great material - he taught you everything step by step. Hard homework, easy tests which made all the hard work with it. Such a humble yet brilliant guy and well respected! Every lecture is purposeful and the homework guided to prove specific points. Love the guy and class.

Great Professor. There was quite a bit of reading, but it wasn't too bad. As long as you thoroughly do the homework and work on the practice tests, you will do great.

Don't take ECON 110 from anyone else. I utilized every office hour the week of each midterm and he always walked me through all the questions I had. The best thing is that he gives you all the past midterms and finals to work through so you know exactly what will be on the test. If you can do those practice midterms then you'll get an A for sure.

Guys, hear me out. Professor Platt is INCREDIBLE! Econ 110 is an extremely challenging class, but he explained things so well and made me want to study economics even more. As long as you put in the work, you will be rewarded. I will definitely be taking more classes from him. (Also, he loves movies and does fun impersonations all the time haha).

I had always heard horror stories about the class, so I waited until my last semester to take it so my GPA wouldn't suffer too much. I'm just happy to have taken the class from Platt. He explains things pretty clearly and gives lots of study resources for the test. Another plus: you are allowed to use the front and back of a paper as a cheat sheet!

For me ECON110 was not as hard as everyone said it was. The homework load was very manageable and it wasn't the hardest class on my schedule. Dr. Platt does a very good job at making the material engaging and the slides are pretty comprehensive of what you need to know. Plenty of exam practice material too and overall very interesting course.

Dr. Platt is an organized, brilliant, and caring professor. Each lecture was clear and thoughtful. The class wasnt bad as long as you understood each game presented. Homework was tricky, but Platt helped us work through it. Lectures are essential to success, not the book so much. Great advice on grad school. A must take for PhD preparations.

Brennan Platt is a really solid guy! He teaches and demonstrates the problems very clearly. He gives lots of test helps with practice tests and TA review sessions. The class is a tough one but you have everything you need to succeed. Just approach the class the way he tells you to and be willing to work hard and you'll be fine.

Platt is just one humble man teaching Econ. His dry humor is also very entertaining. He is very clear when explaining and is willing to listen to the students, something many professors don't do nowadays. In Econ453, be prepared to learn a lot models and theory. However, the math isn't too hard. The HW is a completion grade. Study for the tests!

Professor Platt is awesome. He is very clear with his grading, and his course follows a very set schedule. He is reliable and his tests are straight forward. If you do his practice exams, you won't see anything you can't do. He is an interesting lecturer and uses interesting examples in class.

Platt is so good. As far as 382 goes, he's the best professor to take it from. He loves microeconomic theory and even though I don't super enjoy it, he made the class interesting and very well organized. It's a hard class, so be prepared to dedicate a lot of time to understanding the material and doing homework, but Platt makes it doable.

TAKE PLATT!! ECON 110 is HARD, but he makes this class so much better. He's fun and cares about his students. Your grade is mostly the midterms and final, which are very difficult, but if you make sure you have time to study you should be fine. He provides practice problems for every chapter that are either on the midterm/final or very similar.

I did not put forth too much effort into this class, but Professor Platt did a great job. The concepts are useful from a broader perspective, but it is crucial to get into the details of graphs, calculations and such, which can be a huge time commitment. From what I have heard, he is the professor to take this class from at BYU anyways.

Pretty solid professor. I liked him a lot. And he's really passionate about it. Like all smiley during the class. I've never seen anyone soooo hyped about econ. The class is honestly not crazy hard. Just go over the notes before the tests and really hit the practice quizzes hard. The tests are basically copies of the quizzes. He also curves :).

Econ is a difficult class. Our exams had a 65% average, BUT there was a generous curve applied at the end of the semester (took me from a B- to a B+). He uses previous exam questions for the homework, so you know what to expect, 5 essays, but I got 100% every time. Attend TA recitations, take good notes on his examples in class, and you'll survive.

ECON 110 is going to be a hard class no matter who you take it from. But I am definitely glad I took it from Professor Platt. He is very knowledgeable & could clearly explain most things. However, the TA lab and recitations are what saved me. Weekly quizzes help to actually learn the chapters which you need for the tough exams. Lowest grade drops.

Platt gives you a fair chance at getting an A by giving you multiple quizzes per week (each can retaken until you get 10/10) that have real past exam questions. If you study these hard, you will do well on exams. If the questions still dont make sense, TA labs are usually helpful. His lectures are usually enjoyable. Better than Kearl fo sho.

ECON 110 is hard, but Dr. Platt is really good at conveying the information, giving up plenty of practice opportunities, and staying focused and productive during lecture. He allows you to retake quizzes as much as you want and drops a midterm, so you have multiple opportunities to do well. The class is tough, but Dr. Platt is amazing!

Here's what you really want to know! - Attendance required (you can miss up to 4 days) - Don't BUY ANY OF THE BOOKS Book: "Dead Economists" is at the BYU Library. - If you have an iPad or touch computer download the PowerPoint notes for your class notes instead of buying the packet. -You'll write 4 short essays (1 gets dropped)

Professor Platt is an amazing teacher. Econ 110 is a hard class, but by no means impossible. Pay attention in class and go see the TA's whenever you can. For the exams the best way you can prepare is by doing the practice quizzes he posts.

Honestly, I hated this class. It was incredibly difficult and I never understood what was happening. However, this is not a rating of ECON 110, this is a rating of Professor Platt. Brennan Platt is clearly good at what he does, and is incredibly knowledgable on these topics. He's also a very nice person, and gives lots of chances to do better.

Dr. Platt is a solid guy and he is in my opinion the best professor to take Econ 110 from. The most important and hardest part of the class is the tests. The three midterms and the final together are 75% of your grade and you need to do well on them. Hit the practice quizzes hard to prep for the tests and you'll be fine.

Amazing lectures and very accessible. He grades on a generous curve, so you will definitely at least pass the class if you put in the work. If you are a senior who is anxious to graduate and want that C in Econ 110, take Dr. Platt's class. If you want an A, the TAs and most students agree that Dr. Pope is the way to go.

For whatever reason this class breaks everyone's necks, but he's the best econ prof at BYU. Just get it over with him, he's a solid dude who cares and explains everything very clearly. He's got a very low tolerance for student crap, which I appreciate. Take econ from him.

The tests were very similar to the homework quizzes for each chapter. He allows students to take as many practice quizzes you want to study for the tests. I felt that his lecture notes did not help a ton on the tests but the textbook itself and the homework quizzes. IClickers required for attendance. Very large curve at the end of the year.

Professor Platt is an awesome teacher! Economics was not necessarily my jam, but Professor Platt helped me get through the semester in a way that allowed me to pass. Professor Platt is a 10/10 professor and person!

Dr. Platt was an incredible teacher who made a traditionally difficult subject easily understandable. I would recommend going to every class and attending recitations. Dr. Platt is happy to help, as are the TA's. The tests were difficult but doable if you work hard and understand the concepts before you go in. Overall, very worthwhile.

Professor Platt's class is one of the most difficult I've ever taken. He was a good lecturer, though it was hard to ask questions because the class was massive. I appreciate that he responds to emails within half an hour and coordinates with students to make tests fair, along with curving the final grade.

Econ110 gets a pretty tough rep, but if you stay on top of things you'll do fine. Lectures can be long, but Platt does a great job teaching the material. There are practice quizzes for each chapter that are almost identical to each exam. If you practice those a few times, you'll be set for each exam. You can drop a lot of grades and TAs help a lot.

Platt has an awesome rule where you can drop one of your midterms which is a lifesaver in ECON 110. He also has iClicker participation, pass/fail essays, and homework assignments that help to buffer your grade. Not the most engaging lecturer but explains concepts in an easy way to understand. ECON isn't fun but he's a great option for a professor.

I went to every class, went to the TA lab frequently, did the test make-ups, and did my aboslute best. Econ just isn't for me. I don't have my final grade yet but I'll probably end up with a C. I feel like Econ clicks or it doesn't. I enjoyed the material, I just didn't test it well. This class has so much material to learn it's exhausting.

PRACTICE the material, maybe 2ish hrs per chapter. He's taught 110 for years and a bunch of days, quizzes, and even a midterm is dropped; he knows this is hard and tries to bridge that. Take notes, practice outside class, and DON'T SKIP his lectures. 110 is rough, but you should take Platt if you want to survive and actually learn something!

Dr. Platt is a great professor, and very passionate about economics. The TAs were amazing, almost all of them were really helpful and really reliable. However, it is no joke that this class is tough. I spent 20+ hours a week in the TA lab and still didn't get a great grade. But economics is generally hard, so Platt is the best you can take it from.

Great teacher. Really knows what he's talking about and answered questions well.

Super tough professor. If you don't show up to class, good luck. His slides are kinda vague, and he only goes over how to solve the problems in class. You can tell he loves teaching though. And he lets you retake the bi-weekly quizzes as many times as you want, so grades really just depend on the three midterms and the final.

Dr. Platt was a wonderful professor! Though the material was incredibly difficult, he taught it efficiently and comprehensively.

ECON110 is known for being difficult, but I think that Platt is the best of the econ teachers. You are able to drop a couple of quizzes and one midterm. There is an econ lab that is really helpful, but the biggest thing is to study the practice quiz questions to prepare for midterms and the final.

His practice quizzes prepare you so well for the tests. There are 3 tests and he drops 1. A 92 is an A and he curves the class. The content is really tricky but he is good at explaining things. I had to put in a ton of time but with his test prep material he makes getting an A straightforward. Loved this class.

Accounting Major. Probably one of the hardest class have taken in BYU. Platt makes me want to get Econ minor. He is stupid smart but the quizzes and tests are tough. Definitely read textbooks before attending . The pace was slow literally you can finished all the content yourself in 20 mins

Difficult class no matter who you take it from, but I would definitely recommend Platt. He gives plenty of practice material that are very similar to the exams. Be prepared to grind hard for the A.

Super hard class, but Platt's a good professor. Knows his stuff and is willing to answer questions in and outside of class. Tests and the final are a huge portion of your grade. His practice tests are exactly the type of questions you'll see on exams. Textbook is VERY helpful. Appreciate him bringing the gospel into lectures. Study hard for an A.

Thing is I am a bio major so this class was extra difficult but honestly the professor is great. He has all test questions on practice quizzes but it takes a long time to get all possible questions from the quizzes. I never read the textbook and did alright. Thing is the Professor is great, economics sucks.

Doctor Platt is amazing! If you have to take Econ 110, take it from him! You can tell that he really cares about his students and he really wants them to learn the material as well as do well in the class! He does a great job of inviting the spirit as he teaches and the quizzes are super helpful test prep! He drops one of the midterm scores too!!

Lived the teacher he really cared for his students. He is very understanding about situations yet sets a clear grading criteria. The tests are defiantly hard but TA labs are always open and his test are based on what you practice to make tests easier.

This is a hard class, there's no way around it (and I've survived the accounting junior core). But, if you're willing to put in the effort- read the textbook, go to class, take good notes, and study HARD for the tests, you'll do well! Platt gives you tons of resources to help you succeed- tons of TA hours, recorded lectures, and practice quizzes.

Platt does a fantastic job explaining really difficult concepts. This class can be hard because most of the information is new and different. I would highly recommend reading the textbook- it explains things in a clear way and you have a better understanding going into the lecture. I got one of the highest grades in the class and it's what helped.

DO NOT GET BEHIND. As tempting as it is to skip the readings for new material those days while you're studying for the midterms, do not do it. I got so behind in terms of textbook readings that I was lost during lectures and had to go back and rewatch every lecture from the beginning of Midterm 2 material to the end. Learn from my mistakes.

This is a hard class, but Professor Platt did an amazing job teaching it! His lectures were clear and understandable, and recorded so you could rewatch and learn at your own pace. He genuinely cares about his students and wants everyone to do well. He's very clear on what material is on tests and gave practice problems from previous tests to study.

Tough class but great organization, I loved how the quiz and test questions were similar! I didn't love how some of the exam questions were a little subjective, but Professor Platt took responsibility for some of the bad questions and gave us points back which I really respected. It's a lot of work but he makes the path to success clear!

Great guy, great lectures. Lots of quizzes, tests matter the most for sure. Not as hard as most people make it out to be.

Make a study group for this class!! There are iClicker questions during lectures.

The class is made harder than econ has any right to be. If you've taken AP Macroeconomics, that's probably the first 2/3rds of this class. You will need to extensively study for the tests. Overall, though, he teaches the concept better than the other ECON110 professors. Take it from him.

This is definitely the easiest ECON 110 class at BYU. Only showed up to class for the i-clicker, I don't remember a single thing professor platt said and I walked away with a B. I probably spent less than an hour a week on this class. I'm sure I would've performed better if I put in any amount oof effort.

ECON110 is a challenging course, but Professor Platt makes it manageable. Attend class, use the textbook, and form study groups. Apps like Unstuck study can also help with prep. With effort, you can succeed in this course.

This class was HARD!!! I had to work my butt off to get an A. My recommendation is go to the TA lab and don't leave until you can do every single homework assignment and get each question correct first try and then you will be ready for the exams. I didn't read the textbook I just hammered practice problems. Great professor! Good luck!

Hardest class I've ever taken. Very fast paced, covers A LOT of material. He is engaging and caring: drops lowest scores and allows for extra points on the midterm. Homework has lots of applications not covered in class. There are also a few discussions and short papers, but very easy. GO TO THE TA LABS- even though they aren't allowed to help much

This class is not easy. Professor Platt did the best he could with what he had, but see the TA's often if you struggle. He's a great teacher, but there is so much depth to the subject that makes this class hard.

Take Econ 110 from Platt. He is a good teacher and drops your lowest test and essay score. I waited to take this class from him and I'm glad I did. Tests are exactly like the practices, but you need to study, or you will not do well. Lectures are good. There is a textbook, but I really only learned from lectures cuz I don't read well.

Dr. Platt is great. Econ 110 is a hard class, but he does a good job teaching it. The quizzes you take every week are old test questions, so when studying for the test, take the practice quizzes over and over again. Take Econ 110 from Dr. Platt!!!

Great professor who has set up the class so you can learn and be ready for exams. Quizzes allow unlimted attempts which is how I prepared for exams--you don't need to understand the lectures, just learn the quizzes and you'll learn the class just fine. Just participate in class (Y-poll), do the quizzes on time, and learn the quizzes. It was work.

Econ 110 is an unavoidably hard class, but Dr. Platt makes it very survivable, and I loved how he would blend some religion into his lectures! It is structured well, with dropped grades and lots of opportunities to practice (which is the best way to learn the concepts). I highly recommend the TA lab. The TAs were super friendly and SO helpful!

Overall Platt made Econ survivable. If there's one thing I would change is for him to stop making politically incorrect statements in class about the election or COVID, etc. He says things that could get him fired if someone were to bring it up to the department.

ECON is tough, but Platt is the best teacher to take it from! GO TO TA LABS they will save your life and help explain concepts in more depth. Some of your lowest scores will be dropped, which will help your grade, and it will be curved at the end of the semester.

Great class! Definitely a complicated subject but Dr. Platt explains the topics very well and is always open to questions. He is very patient, funny, and kind and delivered very interesting lectures. An A is very attainable if you put in the time.

HARD class. However the course is super interesting and he is an amazing lecturer. From my understanding most of the teachers grade the same way, but the final is worth a lot. If you have to take this class, try to take it from him.

Dr. Platt is the best Professor for econ 110. Overall, his class structure is the most manageable and fair. He has weekly quizzes (HW) that resemble the test questions exactly. He also has the best spiritual thoughts. Achieving an A in his class is very manageable. Be ready to learn understanding rather than memorize. Take econ 110 from him.

I loved Dr. Platt's class! The course itself was kind of hard sometimes but he did a great job of preparing us through lectures and the textbook. He had a lot of grace built into the course. The lowest midterm grade was dropped as well as the lowest quizzes, essays, and absences. The course layout was pretty straight forward. Take it from Platt!

He teaches Econ 110 the best! He is the reason I am now an Econ major. Teaches to a basic understanding. The TA lab was necessary to do well on homeworks but you get unlimited attempts on it.

He is so passionate about Econ 382! I took it from him after he had a 3 year break and he was still phenomenal. I would highly recommend anyone to take it from him. One weekly homework assignment and the exams had plenty of practice problems.

I was freaked out by this class when I read the ratings, however it was actually really chill if you DO WHAT HE SAYS (he gives great advice on how to succeed) and listen in class. A lot of the people that complain that this is the hardest class ever were likely the many I saw not paying attention in class. If you are a STEM major don't even worry.

I think Platt is the best option for ECON 110. He goes over practice problems all the time to help you on the exam, which is life saving. He explains things very well in lectures. His exams are basically the same as his biweekly-ish practice quizzes.

This is a very difficult subject taught by a very understanding professor. He does a great job at teaching everything necessary so no one is surprised once they get to the exam. It is very demanding of your time, just make sure you do the redoable quizzes as much as you can and you'll be ready to go for every test.

Great guy. I had a good experience when I went to office hours. If you read the textbook you will have an easier time in the class.

This class is very challenging. He is a great lecturer, but the class size is huge so you can't get one-on-one time in class. You will have to study a lot, do a ton of homework, and be prepared for the three midterms. The TA lab is helpful, and the study tools are also useful, so use them. If you're not willing to work, don't do this class.

He is a good professor, but the class was hard to be engaged with and the exams are extremely difficult. Never studied more for exams than in this class.

Econ is a challenging subject, but Platt makes it as good as it can be. His lectures are clear and helpful, though attendance is mandatory. Homework is manageable, but exams require significant studying and effort, and the final is worth a large portion of the grade. He prepares students well for the exams, but the course is still tough overall.

Dr Platt lays out this class very well and has great lectures. The exams are brutal, especially the final, which is worth a lot. But put in the work and you can get a good grade. Always do the practice quizzes multiple times. I never once read the textbook.

Professor Platt is a good guy and an understandable teacher, but ECON 110 is simply brutal and the grading is tough. The final exam (worth one-third of your grade) averaged around 70%, and even with several 90%+ mid-term exam scores, I finished with a B. You have to be exceptional––not just above average––to get an A.

Awesome professor, the most difficult aspect of the class was how much harder quiz and test questions were compared to the ones reviewed during lecture.

Professor Platt has a great understanding of the material and teaches in a very clear way. There are lots of study materials and practice quizzes for the tests. If you can do well on the practice quizzes, you are ready for the tests. This class takes next to no work outside of class other than studying.

I love Professor Platt. He cares so much about the students and teaching economics. That being said, econ is a very difficult subject. You must read the textbook, go to class, and meet with TA's to do well in the class. Best part is that everything on the test in from the infinite question bank, so you know exactly what to expect.

Professor Platt is a great teacher. Econ 110 is a complicated course and it was the class that took up the majority of my time. I think Platt did a great job teaching. This class is going to be difficult no matter what professor you have I feel. So, if you need to take Econ 110, I would definitely recommend Professor Platt!

Platt did a great job explaining tricky concepts. The course material itself is difficult, but by attending every lecture and putting in the hours, it is doable. Platt cares deeply and was willing to address any questions in class. Overall, the class is organized, but it's very test-heavy.

The material is difficult and there is just so much to learn and understand. It's very logical(walking through problems with TAs help a ton. Lectures can get boring, but he is a great guy who cares about his students. He drops lowest quizzes, essay scores, the lowest Midterm and you can get points back on the other midterms with corrections.

Very good professor, I was taking it for a gen ed. You're expected to come to every lecture and there are plenty of opportunities to earn points from homework and participation in class, and the lowest grades for each section (not including the final) are dropped. He is passionate about the work and makes himself as available as possible

He was awesome! I had an error in my grading and I emailed him and he responded almost immediately and got it fixed for me. He incorporates the gospel into the class and it adds a really interesting perspective to economics. Homework was easy, and he provides practice problems that mirror the test for each chapter, which makes it easy to study.