3.8

Chris L. Hamilton

Business - Golden West College

3.8
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
3.8
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

87

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Rating Distribution
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9

What Students Say

Maybe I'm just stupid

BUS108 - 4.0 rating

I took business law online with Professor Hamilton

BUS110 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

64%

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Reviews (87)
5.0
2.0
BUS100
Dec 11, 2003

Very organized lectures. Class copies notes off of powerpoint.

5.0
2.0
BUS100
Dec 26, 2003

Show up every class and take notes.. auto A...

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Apr 14, 2004

Show up to class and take good notes and you should be fine!

5.0
3.0
BUS110
May 29, 2004

Excellent professor. Very fair in grading, maybe too fair. Tests are simple, you just have to take your time and think before you answer.

2.0
3.0
BUS
Aug 16, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BUS110
Aug 28, 2004

THIS GUY KNOWS HIS STUFF, VERY ORGANIZED TEACHER, JUST TAKE NOTES AND STUDY AND YOU'LL DO FINE.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Dec 3, 2004

Sooo easy, just take notes and show up. Auto A

5.0
2.0
BUSINESS100
Dec 17, 2004

Easy business class.There are 3 test and he drops the lowest one. The final only covers the last couple chapters. No homework, except for a crossword puzzle before each test.Overall, its a good class and he's a good teacher.

5.0
4.0
BUSINESS
Jan 7, 2005

he jams his test together in one lump some... like 3 chapters at a time... and he reads stright from the power point slide... indeed he did know what he was talking about but..... ZzzZzZzZ

5.0
2.0
BUS110LAW
Jan 26, 2005

He's a wonderful professor! Explains everything clearly and is very honest and fair. The online class was not easy, but I learned soooo much! He also gives enough extra credit to bring you up a full grade for the entire course (B to an A). Take him if you want to learn!

1.0
5.0
BUS
Apr 11, 2005

No Comments

3.0
3.0
BUS100
Apr 26, 2005

I think his powerpoint presentations are execllent. He doesn't actually read from them, but uses them as an organization tool to discuss topics. Take notes and attend class and you get an A. A GREAT teacher!

5.0
2.0
BUSINESS100
Apr 26, 2005

I made a mistake on my rating of 4/26. I meant to put Very Helpful (5), but by mistake put a Not Very Helpful (1). Sorry.

5.0
1.0
BUS
Apr 26, 2005

A terriffic teacher; fair but challenging

4.0
2.0
BUS100
May 18, 2005

It's a definate note-taking course and you'll get a decent grade if you show up to class and don't miss out on puzzles and notes

5.0
3.0
LAW
Jun 23, 2005

Great teacher who really cares about the students who really try. If you are a flake, you will get out of his class what you put in. Take his class!

5.0
2.0
LAW
Jun 30, 2005

This teacher really goes overboard in trying to be fair and helpful. I spent many hours in his office getting tutoring. He did not get paid for it, and I am sure he had other things to do, but he stayed there for me. If you show an interest and try, he will be there for you. Take him!

1.0
5.0
BUSINESS110
Aug 14, 2005

Very rude uncaring man. When I asked WAY in advance to reschedule my midterm (this IS a distance learning class) I was told that he could not accomadate me and to drop the class. I dropped the class right away; I wouldn't want a man like that in charge of my grade.

5.0
3.0
BUSINESS110
Aug 15, 2005

I took the online business law class, and found it to be fairly difficult. After the midterm, I sat in on several in class sessions and went over quizzes during office hours. He was always available to answer questions. If you show an interest, he will help you succeed in this class. Do the reading, and ask if you need help, then you will do fine.

5.0
2.0
REALESTATE
Sep 1, 2005

i took real estate and business 100 with him and he is a great teacher. he really knows his stuff and i really liked his powerpoint lectures-it made note taking really easy. he is also really generous with extra credit points.

5.0
1.0
REPRINCIPLES
Sep 12, 2005

No Comments

4.0
2.0
BUSINESS100
Dec 13, 2005

Attend lecture and you will be fine

2.0
1.0
BUS100
Dec 16, 2005

very easy notes taking, lecture, then test class. he gives 1 extra credit assgnmt which i recommend u do, it's easy. do the reviews that he gave out and u should be able to Ace his tests. they're very easy. no worries. lectures are a bit boring though. but notes r dependable. his tests is all based on the notes. so take good notes!!

5.0
3.0
BUSLAW110
Apr 25, 2006

One of the best teacher I've ever had.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Apr 25, 2006

Attend lecture and pay attention and you shouldn't even have to look in the book. He covers everything he puts on the tests and the tests are easy. Has one extra credit assignment. If he's available for any classes you're interested in, take him. Hamilton FTW.

4.0
2.0
BUS100
May 25, 2006

Talks a mile a minute and doesn't give you enough time to even write down half of the notes he gives. Otherwise a great teacher. Tests require you to study from your notes, but I found after the beginning that buying the book was a waste of money. Good teacher.

5.0
3.0
BUS110
May 26, 2006

Interesting class. Good teacher. Does a good job of explaining concepts. Book is a little lame. Go to class and pay attention. Tests can be tricky. I learned a lot. He made the class very interesting. He can be tough, but he's fair. Big PowerPoint guy.

4.0
3.0
BUS110
May 29, 2006

His lecture is easy to understand. tests are so tricky and hard! I strongly recommend you to read chapters on textbook then fill out things that you don't understand.Tests are primarily based on lectures. If you don't get them in the class, you will find them right on textbook! don't worry! but that's the way I did to get an A in this class.

5.0
3.0
BUS110
Nov 27, 2006

Learn alot in his class. He keep interest in the class. Test wording are very tricky. Study and read the notes..

1.0
5.0
BUS110
Jan 20, 2007

I took the online course. It's very hard for a community college class. You have to show up on campus for the tests. The onlines courses at Santa Monica College and West Los Angeles College are easier. You don't have to show up on campus for the tests at those schools. Be careful if you take Hamilton. His test questions are very tricky.

3.0
4.0
BUS108
Jan 26, 2007

He's a very boring teacher. He never smiles or has any facial expression. Homework is to summarize case briefings. He gives extra credit. Tests are multiple choice but they are hard because each answer is very close to the other one.

5.0
3.0
BUS110
Jul 12, 2007

Take his online course. It is fairly easy and he responds quickly to emails. He is extremely helpful and gives extra credit. Good teacher and willing to say when hes wrong. I definately recomend him

4.0
4.0
BUS1101
Aug 7, 2007

Exams are hard... tricky... do all your extra credit and answer all your answers...

5.0
3.0
BUS110
Jan 11, 2008

I found that the students who were flaky and didnt want to study found this class hard and didnt like his approach. Those of us who really wanted to learn found him extremely helpful, clear, and actually was one of the best teachers I have ever had. I am now in the CSULB MA program, so I have many teachers to compare him with. An A+ teacher

1.0
5.0
BUSS110
Jan 27, 2008

Have taken many online classes and he found a way to make this one very chaotic and stressful with all his rules and regulations. Online quizes were a joke, he gives you a rediculously small amount of time to finish them. didnt like how midterm and final are in class. never answered my emails either.

5.0
3.0
BUSG110
Jan 28, 2008

Dr. Hamilton's Online Business Law class is one of the best online classes I have taken. I took the 4 week Winter session class, whic is very fast-paced. His website is easy to navigate. You have to read the assignments to do well, but he is very fair, and responds to emails very quickly.

3.0
3.0
BUS110
May 27, 2008

Anyone selling there book I will be taking his class in summer?Business Law Today 8th Edition.

1.0
5.0
BUS110
Aug 25, 2008

dont take his online class. i had the hardest time keeping up. the page is full of information that you dont even know where to start with. hes pretty good at emailing back quickly, but i was so lost.. i never really knew what to ask. i could have done better, but if youre not interested and need an A, i wouldnt take the online class.

2.0
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BUSILAW
Sep 15, 2008

took online Bus Law on summer,suck class,teacher never do anything,you on your own of reading the book and his long lecture,I read everything and still got a C.unlear about assignment,but he curve a lot.tests are tricky,don't ever take him for online,in class maybe better cuz you know what he expects from you.But still don't recommend this teacher

3.0
2.0
BUS100
Oct 22, 2008

He tries to teach Bus 100 but its the most boring class i've ever taken. The notes are confusing for me.. i'm very organized with notes and he just goes all over the place. Does offer extra credit several times. Tests are fairly easy.

5.0
1.0
BUS110
Dec 11, 2008

Sorry, meant to put a 1 for Easiness. I took his summer online course. Take this course ONLY if you need it. Chances are you will not receive an A for this class. I spent hours and hours of studying and only received a B. This course is a very difficult course.

5.0
3.0
RE130
Dec 12, 2008

This is the 2nd course I have taken with Dr. Hamilton. This class I took online and I found it very user friendly and fairly easy. There are 4 h.w. assignments (x-word puzzels), 2 minor test, a midterm & final. He also has an extra credit assigment. I would recommend anyone interested in Real Estate to take his courses. He knows his stuff!

3.0
5.0
BLAW110
Dec 26, 2008

ONLINE: Extremely difficult class, takes A LOT of work. We had to read on average 50 pages per chapter and there are 6 chapters on exams. It was impossible to memorize everything so no matter how much I studied, I could never get an A. B takes a lot of work too. Make sure you do the court watching assignment, you will need every point you can get.

5.0
4.0
BUS110
Feb 28, 2009

He is not easy but extremely smart and teaches well. if you don't want to spend time on studying, it's not for you maybe, but if you do, it is a really helpful class for you. he is my favorite prof!

1.0
5.0
BUS110
Mar 18, 2009

don't take this class with him. the test is so hard,and too much to work

4.0
2.0
BUS110
Apr 1, 2009

Easy class and information is straight forward. Exams are easy to understand if you actually read the questions and study. Those who said he is difficult are just simps.

2.0
5.0
BUS110
May 4, 2009

his test is so hard, doesn't matter you understand the lecture or not. his test is so confusing. i don't recommend him at all.

4.0
4.0
BUSS101
Jan 5, 2010

This is a great professor, hes really nice and very straight to the point you study the crosswords and the questions and you will definetly get a B or higher. great teacher.

5.0
2.0
BUS110
May 18, 2011

Very good teacher! His tests are difficult but if you go to lecture and do the hw you should'nt get lower than a C. The way he teaches makes you understand the concept very well, and his examples are interesting and fun. If you have to take any business classes, take him!

5.0
1.0
BUS100
May 25, 2011

Easy class and great professor; no trick questions like Dr. Carmel. If something is not in the book, he will tell you. He will break his own lectures and tell you how things work in the real world or if the book is wrong/dated. Dr. Hamilton teaches 2 days a week; he's an attorney and real estate broker. He KNOWS what he teaches. Cant ask for more.

3.0
4.0
BUSG100
Jul 20, 2011

His test appears easy but it's tricky. You walk away thinking you did well and end up doing poor. His test is so confusing. He doesn't provide slides or notes online to print & bring to class. He makes you write EVERYTHING down from his slide until your hands hurt for days. I did not look forward to coming to class. I don't recommend him at all.

4.0
2.0
BUS100
Dec 3, 2011

This class is a breeze. Seriously, it's ALL common sense. If you go to class and actually take notes you'll pass every single test. This teacher is way too fair on his grading- he let us turn in two assignments late because a student told him he had already agreed to move to due date. The tests are straight from the notes. LOGICAL! easy class.

4.0
3.0
BUS110
Dec 12, 2011

His class was boring a times but its business law. He is very invented with his games and you should do all his extra credit even if you don't think you need it. He is helpful and will repeat only if you ASK him. Over all his class was easier than I thought.

3.0
3.0
BUS108
Dec 13, 2011

His notes and teaching methods are very helpful, but his class can become a drag and get really boring. His tests are really tricky, so you have to do a lot of studying on your own. This class is not an easy A, but it is possible if you work and study hard. Only take this class if you're willing to put in the effort.

5.0
3.0
BUS110
Jul 2, 2012

What you find with remote learning classes are that (1) there are glitches in the system,(2) the instructors don't take responsibility and (3) the students suffer as a result. Dr. Hamilton made the adjustments when the system had issues, and even provided his contact information in the event there was a time sensitive issue. High Marks from me!

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Jul 18, 2012

Easiest class Ive taken & Ive spent a few years in college. Had Prof. Hamilton for several classes. He is straightforward, no trick questions, provides help & also X-word puzzles which are essentially study guides for the T/F & Multiple choice tests. States when something isn't in the book. Impossible not to pass if you just read & do the puzzles.

5.0
2.0
BUS108
Dec 13, 2012

If you are a take-note-and-listen-to-lecture type of student, this class is the right choice! His notes and lecture are so easy to understand, not much hw, almost no quizzes! It's my 1st semester here and this class makes me feel so relax. Also his puzzle & law review are x-tremely helpful when test come; he spends time to review for the test too.

2.0
5.0
BUSLAW110
May 31, 2013

If this is your only class, then you MIGHT pass. Tests are too hard and he doesn't allow you to review the tests. There is a 250 page copyrighted syllabus that you need for the class. He doesn't test on information from the book, only from his mediocre lectures. I wouldn't recommend this class to anyone. It's an introductory class, not law school.

5.0
2.0
BUS100
Nov 30, 2013

Dr. Hamilton is fair and is available to review class assignments and talk with students. Tests are tough but not overly, there is a lot of material and few assignments, read text, take notes and do extra credit hmwk it helps you to better understand and keep refreshed for the final.

5.0
3.0
BUSINESSLAW
Grade: A
May 22, 2014

Awsome teacher. Very clear and helpful. Not an easy A, but studying was worth it

5.0
3.0
BUS108
Grade: B
May 22, 2014

Great teacher. Those below who gave a poor rating did so because the class was challenging. duh on them ...

5.0
1.0
BUSINESS110
Grade: B
May 22, 2014

Helpful and caring.

5.0
3.0
BUS110
Grade: A+
Jun 5, 2014

Well organized and helpful

3.0
5.0
BUSG108
Oct 17, 2014

Professor Hamilton is a fairly decent teacher. However, when making his tests, he uses the questions most missed by students in previous classes. If you memorize EVERYTHING on his review outline and crossword puzzles, you will get either a C or a B on the exams. You must study beyond the "study prep" given in order to get an A on the exams.

4.0
3.0
BUS110
Grade: B
Jan 1, 2015

I took business law online with Professor Hamilton. He's really clear about what you will do in the class. 4 homework assignments, 2 quizzes, midterm, and final. He does offer 1 extra credit assignment, and says 95% of his students complete it. My only complaint is that you have very little time to complete the quizzes and exams.

5.0
4.0
LEGALENV
Jan 10, 2015

Knows his stuff. I learned a lot.

5.0
4.0
BUSLAW101
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2015

He was great when I attended his Business Law class.

4.0
3.0
BUS108
Grade: B
Jan 6, 2016

I took Prof Hamilton for my bus law class, theres a lot of notes that you must take and you have to show up to class, if you read and study hard for all the midterms and final, there is no doubt that you will pass! Just a heads up his exams are tricky! Read every question properly! He helped me a lot during office hours, and he's a good teacher!

5.0
3.0
BUS108
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2016

One of the best teachers that I have ever had. Makes you work for the grade, but it is worth it. Highly recommended... take him.

4.0
5.0
BUS108
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 28, 2016

I thought the subject material was very interesting and he seemed like a nice enough person, but the tests were SO HARD. Maybe I'm just stupid. I took like over 20 pages of notes for the first test and I STILL FAILED. The tests were insanely hard, and I had to drop with a W. I thought I could handle an accelerated course but I guess not...

5.0
2.0
BUS108
Grade: B+
Feb 3, 2016

I took online Legal Environment of Business with Professor Hamilton. Class is pretty easy and straightforward. Crossword puzzles for homework. Exams questions may be tricky, although quiz questions are much easier. Even if you read the entire book, some questions may catch you off guard because of the tricky nature. I should have gotten A plus

2.0
5.0
BUS110
Feb 26, 2016

Offers a good amount of extra credit, but teaches his intro classes as if it's not just a pre-req for business majors. (33% of the class was passing after the 3rd of 4 tests) Refuses to put his notes on blackboard as well which makes the class harder than it has to be.

1.0
5.0
BUS108
Grade: C+
May 10, 2016

This is one of the most terrible class I have ever had. He keeps talking as fast as possible, and never let the students have enough time to take note, even though the note is the most important to this class, you will never survive without it. The tests are so hard that 90% of the students in my class got C and below! Dont take this class!

4.0
4.0
BUSG108
Grade: B+
Jun 5, 2016
Would take again

Don't buy the book, I never even used it. His lectures are all PowerPoint and that's what all the exams are based on. Make sure there you do the extra credit, as there are only about 150 points in the class and it can help you go up a whole letter grade. You definitely earn the grade that you deserve- so be prepared to study. I learned a lot.

4.0
2.0
BUS108
Grade: B
Jul 3, 2016
Would take again

If you want to learn then take his class. If you want to sluff off don't. He is a great teacher and is available for student questions and exam reviews in his office hours.

3.0
4.0
BUSG108
Grade: C
Aug 7, 2016
Would take again

Good class to take. Lots of reading, quizzes and exams count for a lot, only 4 hw assignments all semester! Exams have trick questions, so be sure to know the material. Extra credit is offered, but for those working full time it may not be feasible without taking a day or two off.

4.0
4.0
BUS108
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2017
Would take again

Very useful class to take. His class have a clear structure to follow. He will give a lecture, review the crossword puzzle, then law review and test. He will repeat exact same definition and example for student to enforce your memories. However, need to work hard to get a A. I highly recommend to record his lectures so you can listen them again.

Clear grading criteria
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1.0
4.0
BUSG108
Grade: D+
May 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Don't take! He has easy homework assignments like word puzzles but he's quizzes are worth .1 point and his Exams are SUPER HARD to pass and he only gives you 10 minutes for part A and 20 minutes for part B. Both in the Mid Term and Final I ran out of time! Extra credit is offered to attend court watching for 8 hours Mon-thru Fri for 10 points.

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2.0
5.0
BUS110
May 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

His class is super hard. There is some cross-word puzzles. The exam and final are super hard for me. I chose to drop this class because I fail in the exam.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
BUS110
Grade: B
Jul 31, 2017
Would take again

Awesome! He moves quickly with his lecture, but stops and asks for lots of questions or comments. Take him!

Respected
Inspirational
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3.0
4.0
BUS110
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

It's not an easy A, and he's not going to be your favorite professor, but if you want to pass the class, do the work! Easy extra credit, just read the cases before you go to class. Also, 10 points extra credit for a full day of court watching, that's 20% on an exam. Not an easy A, but if you want it, you can get it. Show up.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Tests are tough
4.0
3.0
BUS108
Grade: B
Jan 21, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Hamilton has changed his lectures to accommodate note taking and now provides his PowerPoints to his students, which makes his class and lectures interesting and less formal. He is a great teacher, and I recommend him for serious students.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
1.0
3.0
BUS110
Grade: A-
Sep 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I normally would write something really good about my professors and Ive been lucky with just about all of my professors at Goldenwest, sadly I can not say this about Chris Hamilton he is very unclear and does not make sense even to himself I believe please please please do not take him youre setting yourself up for failure and anger

Tough Grader
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
BUS108
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

Took his online class summer 18 class. It was a reading. like alot. he makes up his own tests so you cant really google the answers. i usually would get low b in his tests. he offers extra credit for visiting a court for full day/ visit museum of tolerance. at the end of the semester i had approx 86 percent but I guess he curved my grade to A

4.0
5.0
BUS108
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Don't skip the class because you can't understand the powerpoint slides w/o attending class. Do all assignment to get extra credits. His tests are difficult but you'll get used to it as paying attention to his lecture. He always does the review before the test, so take advantage of them. He's willing to answer any problem you have so please takehim

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BLAW110
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2019
Would take again

Professor Hamilton was a good man. He inspired me to pursue a future in corporate law and gave me the basics to make sure my business was secure legally. I will forever remember him as one of the most knowledgeable, inspirational professors I have taken. Yes he was difficult, because law is difficult. But he cared, and thats what matters.

Respected
Lots of homework
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BUS100
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

I had taken Mr.Hamilton class many.many . Moons ago and he was a tremendous teacher with an amazing upside. He was very detailed in his teachings also ask challenging questions to help you become a better student and have knowledge and understanding business. I have to say thru his teachings it had a profound effect in my past careers .

Participation matters
Group projects
Amazing lectures
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

64%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 23 grades
Most common grades:
B (8)
A (7)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(9)B(8)C(2)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 24 reported grades
B: 8
A: 7
A+: 2
B+: 2
Common Tags
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Respected (3)
Inspirational (3)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Tough Grader (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Participation matters (2)
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BUSINESS

5.0

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BUS110LAW

5.0

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LAW

5.0

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REALESTATE

5.0

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REPRINCIPLES

5.0

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BUSS110

5.0

BUSG108

4.3

BUSINESS

4.0

BUSLAW110

4.0

BUS1101

4.0

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