2.5

Charles Newton

Economics - Houston Community College (all campuses)

2.5
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
136
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2.5
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
2.5
Helpful
2.6
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50%

Would Retake

136

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What Students Say

Taking his macro class right now

ECO2301 - 2.0 rating

This professor is horrible at netiquette

INTROECON1301 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

70%

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Reviews (135)
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ECO2301
Grade: A+
Mar 5, 2004

Students beware!!! This professor is not one to kid around with. His class is filled with lectures and lectures. He really isn't very helpful either. His unfunny jokes and anger management probelem scared our class. We kept the room quiet the whole 90 min

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ECONOMIC
May 5, 2004

No Comments

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ECON2301
Jun 13, 2004

Mr. Newton is nice if you come to him personally for help. I had trouble and he tutored me.

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ECON2302
Aug 10, 2004

This professor is boring and unhelpful makes the class difficult STRONGLY ADVISE NOT TAKING HIM for any class!!! I dropped out half way through the semester. If you want an easy and good econ prof take Dr. T.C. Nuwal is A or B and very funny.

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ECON1
Nov 22, 2004

I took his class at Elsik High school as a dual credit class, and I absolutely hate this guy, I got a 69 in his class, all he had to do was give my counselor an OK and I'd pass, he makes the stupidest and corniest jokes " The government LOVES YOU and feels your pain" If you hate yourself, take him!

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ECO2301
Feb 7, 2005

This guy is truly an A@#hole, I took his class already having a 4.0 GPA and he was the reason I dropped a class for the first time ever. He treats his students like tiny children and he's very rude. He doesn't like his job and it shows. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.

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ECONOMICGEO
Feb 11, 2005

Mr.Newton is an awsome professor, you just have to show you are as dedicated as he expects students to be. He will help you with any trouble you have as long as you show interest in improvement. His lectures are straight forward. Don't take his class if you're stuck with high school mentality.

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ECO2301
Grade: A+
Aug 27, 2005

SUCKS!!! super sarcastic, makes you feel stupid when you ask a question, i wouldn't recommend him!

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ECONOMICS
Grade: B
Aug 30, 2005

This guy was not cool. I tried personal help. Seemed like he was to busy with his failing personal life to care about class. He made it seem like everything he was teaching should be common knowledge. Don't take him . . . peace

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ECON2301
Nov 17, 2005

Do not take this guy. PLEASE, I am warning you. He doesnt even let you chew candy, chew gum, or drink water in his class. Treats students like elementary school. He screamed at us for chewing candy in his class on the 1st day! The only thing he will allow you to do is breath. I took this dude during the last Christmas break, and dropped immediately

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ECON2301
Dec 10, 2005

you might as well shoot yourself before taking this class. Positive ratings: are you freakin nuts??? Are you Charles Newton trying to lure students into taking your stupid class? You're the worst ever! I learned nothing! Look up bad professor in the dictionary, you'll find Charles Newton first and foremost.

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ECON2311
Dec 25, 2005

take it at ur own perill

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ECON2311
Dec 25, 2005

Are you ready to screw up ur GPA? taking his class is a sure way of doing it. fake smile and teaches like a pre-recorded radio prgramme...no full stops or commas.Very sarcastic and makes everyone feel stupid.HCC should get rid of him!!!NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!

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ECON2302
Jan 5, 2006

the worst teacher ever!! One day, I was sick and was coughing in class, and he told me to leave and tell me to go to a hospital. very rude.. I am a straight A student and i got a C in his class. The exams were hard. Do no explain well. True on the fact that he doesn't even let u drink in his class..!If ur in his class, Good LUCK!!!

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ECON2301
Jan 13, 2006

are u serious with this guy????Im amazed noone has mention his usual atire....tennis shoes with slacks and a tie.....gives him a lot of credibity. If you are ready to throw ur money in the trash enroll in his class.

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MACROECO
Feb 15, 2006

he is one ****s ****. he claims america is the best country and **** the world. I BEG YOU DONT TAKE HIM!

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MACRO
Jun 17, 2006

No Comments

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MICROMACRO
Jul 6, 2006

if you want to fail take this teacher, because it is for sure that no matter how hard you try you are most likely to fail, and he has no personality at all. plz dont take him, he really sucks bad.

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2301
Jul 6, 2006

He is not a good Professor if you want a F in the class the take him. OK

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MICROMACRO
Jul 7, 2006

Not the nicest person...really sarcastic and inconsiderate...says many things that could offend some students but he doesnt seem to care. BUT he is a good teacher and knows his Econ, so I suggest you take him but stay on his good side

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ECON2302
Jul 11, 2006

worst teacher ever. dropped his class after half a day, along with 4 other people. there are currently 8 people in that class now. good luck if you take him

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ECONOMICS2302
Jul 13, 2006

Ohh my GOD!!! the hardest teacher i've ever had!!! very sarkastic, gets mad if you ask questions, I studied for all his tests had a B+ of an average and made a C- at the end. If you plan to RUIN your GPA take him!!!

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2301
Jul 17, 2006

he is not a good teacher and he is very hard to pass i gat a D in his class i have never gaten anyhing below a B in my life. DO NOT TAKE HIM.

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2302
Aug 8, 2006

his test are hard as hell and does not give any thing on what the test is ging to be on. I gat a D in his class a C is is very hard to get.

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2301
Aug 10, 2006

he is not good teacher if you take him good luck.

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2302
Aug 14, 2006

BIG NO NO

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2302
Aug 15, 2006

**** no

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ECON2302
Sep 21, 2006

DO NOT TAKE HIM......

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ECO123
Sep 21, 2006

I am currently taking him for dual credit....HORRIBLE TEACHER!!!! He went off on a student for putting a peppermint in her mouth...on our first quiz only maybe 5 people passed....although i made a B on it, I don't understand his grading methods....I thought it was just me, now I see that I'm not the only one who feels this way....DO NOT TAKE HIM!!

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ECON2302
Sep 22, 2006

Helps if you ask for help.

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ECON2301
Sep 23, 2006

I learned a lot.

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ECON2301
Oct 3, 2006

what the hell are this 2 below talking about they must be some nurds.......the man is NO GOOD....do not take him....i gad a D.....

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ECON2301
Oct 13, 2006

Will help you if you need it.

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ECO2301
Nov 27, 2006

hell no do not take him.....plz....do not he will F u up.....

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ECON2301
Dec 15, 2006

hes very rude and if u dont laugh at his jokes he gets mad. his teaching is ok... only if ur really smart i think ur will be able to do good because if u ask him questions he will get mad. i wouldnt recommend him to anyone

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ECO2301
Dec 16, 2006

Mr. Newton's class is below average. He is a good lecuturer but if you need help you are in trouble. He teaches something and thinks that everyone will catch on automatically. The only way you can get a A in his class is get an A on the fist two test those are the easiest. And hope he does not "lose" one of your test. Good luck.

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ECONSECT
Dec 20, 2006

Took him during high school (dual credit) & I'm so glad. His lectures are fast paced and you better be a fast writer or you'll get lost. He's strict (REALLY) & down to the point. If you're slow, well, good luck. The textbook'll be your bible & only it can save you. He lets you look @ past tests (look @ them if you want a good grade). G'luck!

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ECON2301
Jan 3, 2007

Made an A. Look at review sheets before tests. He will give you hints before the exams, USE THEM !

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ECO2302
Jan 29, 2007

The man sucks! Totally disrespectfully towards the students. He has no patience and can't tolerate questions. He will make you look and feel like a dumb ass in class.

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ECON1301
May 8, 2007

Professor Newton is an excellent lecturer. He knows economics very well. If you have no knowledge of economics I suggest that you take his Survey of Economics(1301) course before taking Micro or Macro.You will get a thorough overview of Micro and Macro in the Survey course;thereby,enabling you to succeed in 2301 and 2302.

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ECON2301
Jul 4, 2007

Mr. Newton is an excellent teacher. I was overwhelmed at first when reading the past comments, but I took his course anyway. I'm very glad I did though, because he really knows his stuff and puts them in the most simplest ways for the students to understand. His humor is a bit dry, but I give him credit for at least attempting to entertain. (cont).

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ECON2301
Jul 5, 2007

No Comments

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ECON2301
Aug 13, 2007

I have to agree with the majority of posts here. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! I am glad to see that I am not the only one that feels this way about this man. I only wish I would have new about this website proir to enrollment. If you are looking for a good ECON instructor and don't mind Saturday classes I suggest you try Ainsworth Barnes.

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ECON2301
Aug 30, 2007

Great lecturer !

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ECON2301
Oct 25, 2007

dont take his class,i had to drop and not taking again from someone else, now I understand whats going on,his lectures too complicated,

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ECO2302
Apr 21, 2008

Very dissatisfied

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MACROECON
May 14, 2008

Very interesting class and you need to focus and study hard...he is very helpful teacher...If you don't like to study don't take him and his reviews are very helpfully for exams!!!

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ECON1301
May 20, 2008

I WOULD NOT ADVISE ANYONE TO TAKE THIS PROFESSOR HE ACTS LIKE A POMPOUS KNOW IT ALL JERK HE ALWAYS TELLS YOU TO CHECK HIS REFERNCES WITH PROFESSORS FROM PRESTIGIOUS UNIVER. AS IF YOU HAVE THE NUMBER HE RAMBLES ABOUT EVERYTHING BUT WHAT THE SUBJECT IS ABOUT HE ACCIDENTALLY WITHDREW ME FROM THE CLASS READMITTED ME 3 WKS LATER & SAID HE NOT HIS FAULT

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ECON2301
Jul 7, 2008

A not OK teacher. You need to stay in class the whole time, write down everything, and read everything prior to class. Even though the tests are easy, the quizzes are tricky. Sometimes I could not get what he lectured, and his jokes usually meant nothing but wasted our time thus he sped up at the end of the course. Take him if you could study hard!

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ECON2301
Dec 18, 2008

Mr. Newton...A VERY HARD professor! U have to pay attention in class and his notes are not enough! You have to go home and restudy the whole chapter if you want an A. Only about 5 people in my class got A's and everyone else got Cs! His quizes are hard and his test are easier...His jokes are CORNY but he did buy our class donuts for being late!

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ECON2301
May 20, 2009

Easy teacher, if you go to his class and actually study. Made a C in his class by just going to class and not taking any out of class time to study. Quizes are pretty easy, sometimes gives you quiz grade for just attending class that day. Test are pretty hard, remember to listen to him when he said its going to be on a test. Most likely will be

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ECON1302
Aug 22, 2009

Well lemme tell you i took him this past summer and i passed with a C w/o a textbook and by showing up everyday in class. he's an alright teacher but he can be boring i did go to sleep maybe a handful of times he can teach you economics but he does make you feel like your stupid i would neither recommend or deny him for a teacher take your chance

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ECON2301
Jan 13, 2010

will help if you need it

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ECON2301
Jan 13, 2010

if you need help he will help you

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ECONECON
Nov 19, 2010

rude, not helpful and i more than likely will fail his class. We just had a test and Half (there are 9 people in the class) the class turned in the open-ended questions blank.... DO NOT TAKE! he will mess up you GPA BIG TIME!

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ECON2301
Dec 15, 2010

There are 3 exams and 1 final. He will drop one of the exams that are the lowest. He gives out curve for every exam and final. I would encourage you to do the online homework and come to class. He takes attendance. It would definitely help your grade. I got a B. He's not rude but he's pretty blunt and sarcastic. I would take him again.

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ECON2301
Dec 29, 2010

OK, I don't know how I passed with an A, but I did! I thought I was failing that class, until I got my transcript and it said I got an A, WOW. Newton is hard, take another teacher. Half of the class dropped out before the end of the semester. He's boring and UGLY. He has a huge gut! This stupid anti socialism, Republican goes off topic too much.

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ECON2301
Jan 6, 2011

He is one of those teachers that teach you to failure. He is very **** and if your not white he will for sure make fun of you in class and try every means to fail you. Don't take him. He makes fun of people that have accents and tell them over n over that this class is in english not whatever they speak.

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ECON2301
Jan 11, 2011

Don't do the mistake of taking him. Horrible teacher won't help. Insructions are not clear. He says something and does the complete opposite. Does his best to fail you.

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ECON2301
Mar 30, 2011

just what is said about him it is all true. go to class or get failed. he has more opinions than teachings, Run Away-Dropp This Class

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ECON2301
Apr 6, 2011

Worst Professor at HCC. Stay away!! His tests are really hard and he doesnt teach the subject! Half the class dropped out, I'm still not sure id I should :(

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ECON2301
Apr 27, 2011

REALLY HARD TEACHER. LORD KNOWS WHAT HE TEACHES. OFTEN MISSPELLED WORDS IN POWERPOINT AND 4 EXAMS NO FINAL DRP 1 LOWEST TEST. NO MULTIPLE ONLY I PAGE ESSAY FOR ABOUT 6 QUESTIONS. FIRST HE GIVES 12 QUESTION IN STUDY GUIDE AND 6 OUT 12 EXACTLY COMES IN THE TEST AND YOU HAVE TO WRITE ESSAY BUT NOT REALLY IN A ESSAY STYLE JUZ IN BULLET POINTS AND EXPLA

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ECON2301
May 17, 2011

I would recommend doing online homework and coming to class everyday. It would make a big difference on your grade. He does gives curves. Also, I would suggest reading the chapters.

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GOVT2301
Jun 3, 2011

Yes, he is intimidating but I'm glad he tests you on EXACTLY what he lectures! He gives examples of every topic (knows everybody), the reviews are great and he gives extra credit assignments. He even gives curves sometimes. RUN if you don't like studying-he'll tell u that himself!

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ECON2302
Jun 6, 2011

sounds like the clear eyes guy

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ECON2302
Jun 28, 2011

Save your self.. don't take him...

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ECO1
Jul 1, 2011

Took him in dual credit through Blinn College. This guy is unprofessinal, disrespectful, and is always off topic from economics. High school seniors and people who want an easy A...STAY AWAY!!! Rushes through powerpoints and hates it when students ask questions. Expects you to already know economics before you enroll in the class. READ

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ECON2301
Oct 7, 2011

I dont know why he has bad ratings. no one dropped out nor did any one hate him. i got an easy A. he is a nice professor with his own jokes. Take him!!

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ECON1
Oct 7, 2011

He's got multiple degrees and is also a genius in economics but dude doesn't know students enroll to learn. We didn't learn economics the day we born Mr. Newton. Just sayin. And I never really understood the examples in southern redneck accent.

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ECO2301
Nov 30, 2011

So bad, the worst professor I've ever had

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ECON2301
Dec 19, 2011

I must say Im surprised of the ratings for Mr.Newton. He is very cool and the class is easy. I didnt know anything about economics but i managed to get a B in 2301 & 2302 in the 8 week sessions.there are about 20 HW assignments, 3test that are online including a review and the final is in class with only 40 question.He drops a lot of grades

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ECON2302
Dec 31, 2011

He's a little scary at first but he is very intersting. I was manage to passed his class, I think if I actually put effort I could of got a higher grade. I recommend him if your willing to do all hw and study. I took him for 8wks course: 2 test online, final in class and drop lowest grade. Must do hw or will not pass!

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ECON2301
Jan 6, 2012

Very helpful, Did make some jokes, but a nice guy.

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HIST2301
Jan 12, 2012

Entertaining teacher. I thought what he had to say was interesting. His work isn't that difficult. You just need to do the assignments, pay attention, and participate. I managed an A in his class as a Dual Credit student. Just talk and ask questions.

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ECON2301
Apr 16, 2012

Very dry-humoured teacher. He seems strict, but does want his students to do well. Gives extra credit but there are a lot of online assignments. Gives makeup homework if needed and responses timely to emails

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ECON1301
May 1, 2012

How to make an A in Mr. Newton's class: Read the textbook; come to every class and arrive on time; take notes; study for tests. Is any of that too much to ask?

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ECON2301
May 8, 2012

He is intimidating at first, but really is a Great Professor! He likes to repeat himself and he tells the same stories over and over, and thinks they're funny. I enjoyed his humour and for some reason, I think he is a cute character!

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ECON2302
May 9, 2012

Prof. Newton at first is an intimidating person. After awhile you get use to his humor and the way he teaches. Some days his lectures were hard to follow and understand. Other days it was as if everything finally came together. If you want an A, you'll have to work for it. Make sure you do well on Aplia and study for his tests!

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ECON2301
Jun 6, 2012

he is not a good professor, do not take his classes!!

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ECON2301
Jul 19, 2012

Just had mr. newton. i do say that his lectures can make some people fall asleep but there was time to laugh. i appreciate him for trying to use his comparisons for economics with real life situations(NBA..)...dont be intimidated by him...even though he might scare you, he is well prepared to teach anyone, regardless of what happens, and WILL care.

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ECON2301
Oct 19, 2012

He is a horrible teacher! Moves too fast and rambles about stuff not related to class. Monotone voice and annoying.

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GOVT1301
Nov 1, 2012

Horrible, horrible teacher. Did not learn anything!!!! He likes to talk, and rambles on and on. I loved Government, but he mad me not like it. and if you ask him a question, he gives you a sarcastic remark.DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!

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ECON2302
Dec 11, 2012

He is mean. Dont take him .He has his won way of talking and talks about unnecessary things .There is 3 exam .he dropped the lowest grade .Final exam is on everything on the book.You can't ask question in class.He keeps saying if you ask this ,you are stupid.

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GOV1301
Apr 3, 2013

Newton is a decent person outside class. As soon as it starts however, he becomes arrogant, negative, and sensitive. Whether you agree with him or not (after all, his lectures are based on HIS worldview), you will hate every minute you spend inside that room. His odious personality is a hindrance towards learning, but the class per se is easy.

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ECONOMICS2301
Jul 3, 2013

He's so sarcastic and funny at the same time. Economics is boring but he makes it funny with the examples he uses. first 3 test are on aplia which is online. Final is in class. Pretty easy class its chill. just do all the homework and do good on the test and youll pass. Im thinking of taking him again for 2302.

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2302
Nov 20, 2013

like i telling u DONT TAKE HIM WORST EVER

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ECON232
Dec 14, 2013

One of the worst professors I've ever had. He's horrible as a professor and a human being. May God have mercy on your soul if you decide to take him

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ECON2302
Dec 15, 2013

This professor was not helpful what so ever, he did not care about his students at all, and he did not even care about the subject he was teaching or make it interesting. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!!

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ECON2301
Dec 16, 2013

I enjoyed his class. He was very straight forward, & sarcastic. First 3 tests online (1 dropped), final in class, but he gives a review & goes over in class. The final is almost identical to the review! There was HW weekly, but they were pretty easy. (online) Not sure why hes getting such bad reviews. He's got a weird sense of humor, but good guy!

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INTROECON1301
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2013

Professor demands respect but does not give it. This professor is horrible at netiquette. He needs to practice what he preaches. I highly recommend not taking this professor online or in person.

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ECON1301
Dec 30, 2013

All assignments through Applia. Course is not hard but requires reading and completing ALL assignments. One group project and 3 tests. Do what is required and complete by deadline, will not fail.

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ECON1301
Jan 24, 2014

This class was not too difficult. Compete all the homework assignments and 3 tests, and 1 group project..no final and I passed! This course also is easy to understand Economics.

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ECON2302
Jul 3, 2014

Wild... but interesting.

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ECON2302
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2014

The professor is very opinionated. He will become loud and spastic when there are things he want you to know. His class is fairly easy. He knows his material and tries to give you life lessons. If you do not like sarcastic and opinionated professor then you should not take him. But he really do care for the students.

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GOVERNMENT2305
Nov 14, 2014

His lectures are not clear at all. Students are not allowed to disagree with his opinions. As if anyone disagrees he gives an assignment to write 3 pages of thesis paper.. whats that .. Huh ...

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GOVT2305
Dec 17, 2014

This man is the absolute worst professorperson I have ever met! I am an AB student and have worked my tail off to get to the amazing GPA I have. Any time I had a question about something, he would only email be back one word answers, sometimes not even that! I took his class online, needless to say I just got my first F in my entire life.

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2301
Jan 19, 2015

Prof Newton is absolutely great. He helps students A LOT and totally goes the extra mile if he feels like the student is interested. He is very easy to get in touch with as he answers emails promptly. I took this class over the winter mini-mester and it is A LOT OF WORK. Graded assignments due every single day, each day covering one full chapter.

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2301
Feb 6, 2015

I have always done well on my online classes, however this class was very difficult. I would not recommend if you have ADD like me. His online class had things due every day, not to mention how with each chapter it became more and more difficult. Do NOT take if you value your GPA.

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ECON2301
Feb 11, 2015

Will help you if you ask.

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ECON2301
Grade: B
Jul 27, 2015

i had a really hard time in his class, but he helped so much, i hated listening to his lectures because they were so long (he usually used the whole class time) he can be repetitive and annoying but he wants you to learn and to get a good grade, but you have to work for it. overall i think thats good.

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ECON1301
Grade: B+
Jul 31, 2015

He is a very good professor. Very understanding and lectures are interesting and fun. If you assist to classes and do your homework online you will definitely get a good grade!

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ECON23012302
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2015

Prof. newton was an amazing professor. Took him for ECON 2301 and 2302 Classes. Yes, you do have to work a lot (At least 2 chapters a week complete reading with a quiz for each online). If you dont read, you wont pass. The textbook is amazing and teaches you things in the simplest way. 3 Test and a final. Drops lowest test. Made an A In the class!

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ECO2301
Grade: C+
Dec 17, 2015

Good Person BAD Professor. Get ready to teach yourself .

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MICRO1
Grade: B
Jan 12, 2016

super easy, got a B. Took during winter mini semester. piece of cake. all of the exams are online except final. Final is easy as long as you study his practice question. So glad i didn't chicken out of taking his class online.

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ECO2301
Feb 1, 2016

Monotone. Taking his macro class right now. Nothing exciting. Offers extra credit occasionally if you laugh at his jokes. Learn everything from online and get examples in class. You will mostly self teach yourself for his courses.

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ECO2301
Grade: B-
Apr 27, 2016

He gets off topic very very very easily, which is very annoying when you are trying to learn. He does not email back in a timely manner and when he does it is the day of the test or a week after you have asked the question. I have taught myself mostly from reading the book. I would not suggest him for a professor.

2.0
4.0
ECON2301
Apr 28, 2016

I did not learn from him in the classroom. I have good grades but it's because I read the book and learn it myself. Sometimes he just comments on the content of his powerpoint slides instead of explaining them, so it doesn't makes sense unless you already know what he is talking about. He gives extra credit and drops the lowest test.

2.0
5.0
ECON1301
Grade: C
Jan 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible, Do not take him! Entire semester was stressful, pay attention to his all over the place lectures if you can or he will threaten to fail you. Group project at the end of the semester, and you have to know the answer to a question that you don't know what he is going to ask, if you get the answer wrong, you fail the group project!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
ECO2301
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2017
Would take again

He's not entirely awful. He does know the material, and is pretty decent at explaining it. He does have some quirks though, and can be abrasive at times. He wants his students to succeed, though, and will generally work with you. Do try to participate in class and laugh at his jokes.

Participation matters
1.0
4.0
ECO2301
Jun 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

im taking his economics online class and hes by far one of the worst professors ive ever taken. the homeworks are so tedious and abrasive, plus he isnt there to help you with anything. basically have to learn and do everything on your own. do not take him.

Get ready to read
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
ECO2301
Grade: F
May 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took his online course. For this particular class, you received a free copy of a book, that was free, and could not purchase it. There were several exercises, videos, and other assignments that was included in the grades, but was not factored in with your final grade. You will not be informed of how his grading system work until you fail.

Tough Grader
4.0
2.0
ECO2302
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2018
Would take again

He is really understanding as I had a transport issue and he really helped with it and didn't drop me. Mostly he doesn't even take attendance but just be on the safe side and talk to him so that he doesn't drop you. Not a tough grader. Gives a review for exam which is same as exam. Has grading issues so email if you know you got wrong grade by end.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
ECO2301
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2018
Would take again

Excellent professor! VEry caring. highly recommended.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
ECO2302
Dec 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Pls, do not take him. He miscalculated the grade and doesnt drop the lowest like he said in the syllabus.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
ECON2301
Feb 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Of all the professors I've had at HCC, Professor Newton has by far been the worst. The content of ECON2301 is fairly easy, and I am a 4.0 student, but he made it extremely confusing and difficult to understand. He seems very angry during most classes. I leave his class genuinely feeling second-hand anger and frustration. I would NOT recommend him.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
ECON2301
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Throughout his class, he made rude comments. At one point he got in a yelling match with someone who was asking a question he didnt particularly like. Would not recommend if you want to learn econ, but maybe if you want an easy A as his course setup is easy

2.0
2.0
ECON2301
Grade: A-
Apr 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Easy A if you do the work. Only calculated 4 grades (pre-test, averaged 3 test and final). However it was hard to sit through this class, he makes rude comments and talks about himself most of the time. Ask questions after class he'll explain it better privately. Understand the math for his quizzes/test!

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
ECO2301
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2019
Would take again

He is a great professor who cares about his students! I'm glad I took him for ECON 2301! His grading is clear and you need to read the textbook daily. Slack off and your grade will reflect that

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
3.0
1.0
ECO2302
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2019
Would take again

Took it as a May Mini. Easy A but the professor was really unresponsive.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
ECON2301
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

I dont know why he has such a low rating his class was SO EASY all test are online And final had the option of a group project instead of test only thing is he can ramble a bit in class but other than that he is pretty easy

1.0
5.0
GOVT2305
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very bad.

1.0
3.0
ECON2301
Grade: C
Mar 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Took him for hybrid class, his tests are lockdown server with camera. Might as well take online class because youll need to teach yourself anyways. Id recommend not taking him unless youre good at the subject. He only gives the review for final, it looks similar to the final and is in class.

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So many papers
5.0
3.0
ECON2302
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2020
Would take again

Great professor, with a dry sense of humor, but his classes are spot on, he is very clear explaining the material and yes, lots of reading, but it is an extensive matter, microeconomics. I took his class online as a May Mini and it was heavier than usual but got an A because I kept up with work. I would take him again for sure.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
ECON1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I wasnt fond of the book required. Taking online classes youre pretty much teaching yourself. I took another Econ class and I understood it better than this one and it was an online class only as well.

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5.0
3.0
ECON2302
May 15, 2021
Would take again

I took him for spring 2021 and he is one of the easiest professors ive had. All his quizzes are on quizlet and if you cant find a question there its definitely in the textbook. You have a concept and a homework quiz every week and two tests. Its very easy if you are looking for a class to just get over with.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ECO2301
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2021
Would take again

He was very easy, provided free online textbook and you needed it when doing homework which wasn't hard. I forgot to turn in an assignment by the due date and he changed the due date so I can turn it in. he did it before I could even email him. He will literally help you with you even asking

3.0
4.0
ECONOMICS2301
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

10+ questions of homework are due every 2 to 3 days, which are based on a chapter from the book. So you have to read a chapter every 2 days. The questions are always math heavy as well, so it wont be easy. However, that is all you do in this class other than answering more questions from watching videos.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
3.0
4.0
ECON2302
Dec 20, 2021
Would take again

Ive taken this class online anytime . I can say the book helps but at the same time it was boring. However, the class was very straight forward. Lecture videos were kinda boring but thats your best option if you dont have the book. My recommendation is if you doing online anytime this can be your class.

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Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
ECO2301
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 29, 2022
Would take again

If you need to take ECON class Mr. Charles Newton is the best Professor.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
3.0
3.0
ECON2301
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

Professor Newton's lectures rarely met with what was graded on the exams, the online homework and practice exams covered mainly what would be on the tests. The exams were difficult enough and he spells out everything on the syllabus. Offers extra credit.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2024

Very rude. No consideration. He does not care for his students. Untidy. He doesn't listen to his students. self-centered. He lectures based on his opinions and story not from the book. You are not allowed to ask questions; if you ask, he would say it's not part of his lecture.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ECON2301
Grade: C-
May 18, 2024

This course has over 60 assingments, yet they barely affect your final grade. In other words doing all assingments on time doesn't guarantee you an A, only the exams do.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
ECO2302
Grade: A
Sep 18, 2024

Class is very lecture heavy, lots of homework, and challenging exams.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
3.0
3.0
ECON2301
Grade: B
Nov 26, 2024

The class setup is easy, with online homework and practice exams covering the test material. However, Professor Newton can be difficult - lectures don't always align with exams, and he has a tendency for rude remarks. Unstuckstudy helped me prepare along with the textbook.

5.0
1.0
ECON1301
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2025
Would take again

Professor was great! Quizzes, test and group discussions, nothing out the norm. Took class during a mini session and would highly recommend.

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