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ECON102 - 5.0 rating“He does not require the textbook and has a very interesting teaching style”
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Reviews (91)
take Lindemann instead! this guy is a character (to say the least)
very nice guy. knows economics to the fullest.
awful and boring
I have my BS in Econ and working on my MS and he's still the best prof I've ever had in the subject
Very helpful to students. Definitely cares about seeing them succeed.
good teacher....very crazy....i wouldnt trust him around little kids
Aronson is crazy but an easy A. As long as you show up to class and take notes you'll easily pass his class. He's always giving extra points and hates to fail people. If you have to take any Econ classes take with him!
Drinks out of a GALLON JUG of water during class. For example, a lecture may go like this... Yes, so the main thing to remember is *chugs a liter of water* ahhhh where were we? Additionally he uses this mic and radioshack amp that buzzes. No Joke!
HE IS ONE CRAZY DUDE, but if you can get past the microphone and water, he is a good teacher, and you will always leave class with a smile on your face. Defintely unforgettable, and not too hard... there are worse.
He was a bit hard to get used to in econ 1. I didn't ever want to take him again but I am with him in econ 2. Now I like him. He is a Character. He goes off on tangents and is always distracted but knows his stuff. Whats up with the water!!! and Mic!
in the begining hard to understand. Good teacher, visual aids provide deeper understanding of many concepts. Great attitude. If u take econ this is the teacher.
If you can put up with him, he is a great teacher. Gives you most of the of the test questions and answers before the test, always curves, I ended up with a 108 in the class. Has a real passion towards economics.
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In the beginging i thought he was crazy and that id learn nothing! but later on in the course it was easy and he gives whats on the test. if you ever need help just visit his messy office. hes not a tough grader and always curves!(20 points on the final)
He is pretty crazy. Talks into a $20.00 Radio Shack microphone and amp even in small class rooms. Guzzles water while he teaches from a huge jug, but I loved how he taught Econ.
Who are the people giving him 3's on easiness? this guy gave out more extra credit than i thought was possible. fun class, dont miss it.
Professor Aronson is a good professor. He makes a very boring subject interesting. Glad to have him as a professor.
No Homework, No Projects, All you have is 2 tests and a noncummlative final. All notes no book, goes super slow and constantly reviews (sometimes to much and too slow) Awesome teacher!! Curves everything, He even curved a test 30 points up! Previous test 20 points up!
Cool guy, knows his stuff. Likes to drink a lot of WATER and speak to a class of 25 through a mirophone. HMMM... very helpful and gives you everything you need to know to pass his tests with flying colors.
Great Prof... He gets mad when no one contributes so just make sure he knows your name and you will get a good grade in the class!
At the first time I thought he was pretty crazy and he was gonna be tough, well I was wrong…he is cool and actually he made me like economics. His tests are not hard but if u don’t plan to show up in his class just don’t take him because u r gonna have a hard time.
Very easy prof. very cool.. teachs slow and NOT boring.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Just make sure you practicipate in class and B or higher is guranteed.
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Don't listen to all other reviews. He is very hard and offers an extremely challenging course.
Whacky but good. Ask him to sing opera.
I got an A in this class. Not that hard. Just study and you will do fine. He is kinda weird though, talks about the environment and PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION all the damn time.
if you dont get an A ur an idiot...super easy class..and goes over cocepts 3 times before moving on...
Take his class. DONT buy the book, you will never use it b/c he prints out his own packets. He's pretty cool and likes to keep things simple and clear.
good professor,doesnt mind helping students to understand the lecture. very clear in explaining the topic
EASY!! I got A's both times with very little work. He can get confusing about the stupidist things.. just goto his exam reviews. Make sure he knows your name and your almost guranteed an A
Great teacher! the tests are easy for the most part, the second one throws you off a little but be prepares you tremendously. hes the only one id take for econ 102 aka micro.
He's great, the tests aren't easy but you should do fine if you show up to class
easy A. don't bother buying the text book. you won't even use it. the tests are multiple choice and right from lecture notes. he even curves. i took this as a summer class and it was the easiest A i ever got.
You have to go to each class if you want to pass
Awesome teacher, funny and straight forward. Test are nothing more than what is covered in class, no surprises. Definately take this teacher, I promise you will do well in it.
Prof. Aronson is really nice, he never gives homework. If you like learning about money and economics you will really enjoy his class. He also touches on current issues involving economics which can be really interesting. The material isnt too difficult. You definitley need to study for his exams, but it was a interesting class and i learned alot.
The class is easy as long as you look over your notes. Makes class interesting in a number of ways.. Sometime he seems to raelly know his stuff and then sometimes you'll ask a question and he has no response. If you want to, you can learn a lot.
nice guy, material boring, easy tests
The best teacher ever and I wish he tough more classes. More teachers were like him we would have smarter people. If you dont take him your making a mistake. he makes a boring subject into an easy, and interesting one.
Good teacher! Easy class, no hw/projects anything, gives you the answers before each test. Dont bother buying a book. Econ's boring, but he's funny so its cool. Oh and he might need a ride from you!
one of the classes you sit in the first week and say wow its gonna be a long 14 weeks. as the classes goes on he will grow on you. very smart and loves to talk about different topics with class. def would take another class by him
Good professor. You really have to pay attention especially if economics is not your thing. DO NOT talk during his class or else he will make you sit in the cornor. Yes the Cornor! also will ask for rides to and from the train station often. Do it. Easy way to get on his good side and pass
Hilarious! He will make you enjoy being in class whether or not your interested in economics. Tells you test questions and answers, "spoon feeds" the class information easy, fun, smart guy, highly recommended. Tell him he speaks like a shy little boy ;) and he'll sing opera for you
Took him for both Macro and Micro. Its an easy A. He doesn't take attendance at all, and frankly he doesn't care if you go or not. He gives 3 tests with 25 multiple choices. Before each test he gives you the answers and all of them come from his notes. Don't bother with the book, its not necessary.
I like his note and his Exam was Easy, if you attend class and have his note.
He is so funny but a little kooky. He knows what he's talking about. Just listen to him and laugh at his jokes. Oh yeah SPEAK UP, he won't let you get away with just sitting quiet in the corner!
Great teacher. Easy A. Funniest teacher. Comedian. Easy going just dont talk while hes talking and SPEAK UP or he'l pick on you!!! lol
Great professor! He is always cracking a joke and making us laugh. I know he reads these so i have to say something nice haha but really he is a great professor. I would recommend him highly.
Recommended. Thought I would hate macro- got an A. Pros: If you say u don't understand something, he will not move on until he helps u. Extremely little homework, teaches 2the test, but still rewarding. Funny sarcasm. Cons: Some students upset when went off espousing personal ideas for 2 classes. Some didn't like how he ran things like a drill sgt.
Professor Aronson is a great professor. Funny, sarcastic sense of humor. He doesn't like that people say he's good because his class is easy, however his classes really are easy. BUT, I wouldn't say he's a good professor because his class is easy... I would say It's an easy class because he is a good professor.
I had him for Macroeconomics one summer. He is a very funny guy. He has interesting teaching techniques and enjoys involving his students in lectures, which benefit the understanding of the subject. Your entire class grade consists of exams. As long as you pay attention, participate in discussions, and ask for his assistance when needed, you are guaranteed a passing grade. Overall, he is easygoing and makes Economics easier to comprehend then most of the teachers I know.
Professor Aronson will keep you entertained while he teaches you a subject that can be very boring. With Aronson you can enjoy any material in economics.
had him for macro. he's a real funny guy and very nice, however i find him to be a little confusing. we never use the text book and i feel like i haven't learned anything.
Had him for Macroeconomics. He has a unique sense of humor that could be off-putting at first but he's pretty entertaining. Great teacher overall, I wish I could take him for Micro :( It isn't as easy as some make it sound but if u study his handouts and pay attention in class you will do fine. DO NOT MISS ANY OF HIS CLASSES. u will get far behind.
Professor Aronson is one of the best economics professors at rvcc. He lectures what the tests are on and makes economics extremely understandable. Very helpful and cares about students
I had this professor for both Micro and Macro, and I got B's in both classes. He's very easy, and goes over everything on the tests, however I felt like I never really learned anything in these subjects.
Aronson is an interesting character. Class discussions can be funny, serious, or flat out confusing, SPEAK UP, he likes people who talk loud but DO NOT have side conversations (he might kick you out). You can pass easily whether you study or not. (i don't think he fails anyone) There are only two/three tests and the final, those are the only grades
Professor Aronson is a very interesting character. He is very old fashion and simply just lectures. He does not use power points so here are a few tips: 1:Learn to abbreviate! (He usually does not repeat more than twice) 2:Do not have side conversations (He may kick you out) and 3:Speak up! He will humiliate you if you mumble to his face.
Prof. Aronson is one of my favorites. Don't miss class and take notes and you'll do fine. He likes to be challenged so ask questions and SPEAK UP! I took 2 classes with him and never bought the textbooks. Focus on taking notes.
I found professor aronsons fun I learned a lot , make sure you write and take good notes in his class. Make sure you study the hand out. If you miss a test he will let you make it up with open ended essay form which is must easier than his actually mui table choices test
GREAT PROFESSOR!
Want an easy A or B? Well take this class! He does not require the textbook and has a very interesting teaching style. Speak up and talk loud when you answer a question, I would actually shout cause he likes that.
professor Aronson is a really easy and laid back professor. Just don't talk while he is talking! He actually gets that you have a life aside from school and he doesn't overload you at all. I would definitely take him again!
I took the Macro course last year, Spring 2013. Aronson is a good professor. He gives handouts which go along with his lectures in class, as long as you take some notes, you're good for the exams(all multiple choice i think). pay attention in classes, DON't talk while he does, he'll call you out. Raise your hand. All in all, a good class to take.
He is a great teacher! Very funny too! I TOTALLY recommend taking him
Prof Aronson is a great teacher. Take notes in class and you don't need the txt book. Plus he reviews everything you need to know the day before the test. Like others said speak up(Pretty much yell) took him for micro and taking him for macro now this semester. One of my favorites.
Speak up! Speak up! Speak up! He should know your name for sure by the end of semester! No need for a book! There are three tests and that is it!!! Make sure to do well on tests because there are no extra credit!!!
took both econ101 and 102 with him, he is a great professor, if you can stay awake during lectures. he talks about real life situations and makes it fun. he goes over the test questions the day before the test so if you take notes you will have the test answers. speak loudly when you are calle don or he will embarrass you.
Really great guy. Great sense of humor. Easy class. Take notes. If you miss class he goes over it again the next class. Doesn't take attendance. The review is the test. Very interesting lecture. No book. Wish more professors were like him!
THIS GUY IS EASY AND FUNNY! MAKE SURE YOU SPEAK UP IN CLASS! he will torture you if you don't speak loud. Loved him!!
Professor Aronson is the best!! Took him for macro and he made it so easy to understand. He makes sure everyone understands before he moves on and he is soo funny! Definitely take him!!
Alright Aronson is a cool guy for sure... He knows his stuff. I for one found his class to be incredibly difficult however. Make sure you speak up in class! He's a funny guy and will get on your back if you do not. He also takes the time and effort to learn everybody's name by the end of the semester. I took macro with him. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK
I have taken him for Macro & now for Micro and liked him a lot more for Macro. Micro is a joke and a complete waist of time. He covert topics he is interested on only and gives his opinion instead of teaching fundamentals. the concern is that I will be taking upper level economics when I transfer and won't be ready. He is funny but it gets old.
Pretty solid choice. If you dont speak up in class he will chew you out. Class is pretty easy no reading barely any hw.
He thinks by having a better public transportation we will eliminate parking lots if we have public transportation stops everywhere and then with the extra space we will build homes, and the prices of homes will drop and that will create more affordable housing and also help the environment because we will not use cars.. THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. lol
Professor Aronson is an extremely knowledgeable professor who will not only teach the material but incite and encourage thoughtful discussion on the subject matter. He explains everything very clearly and is more than ready to stop and explain in further detail if asked. He gives great lectures and has a great sense of humor. An overall great guy.
He has taught economics for over 30 years. You must go to every lecture and take notes, as the tests reflect the notes 1:1. Lectures are not dense but focus on concepts. Ask questions and participate. His strictness and peculiarities make the class unique. Be sure to speak up and review your notes.
What a Great Class. Take him if you have the chance. My favorite Professor at RVCC. Pay attention, Take good notes, Read over handouts and you'll do well.
bleeping speak up! professor aronson will yell at you through his microphone if you dont speak loud enough, but other than that he is one of the funniest professors ive ever had. he is also more passionate about economics than i will be about anything in my life. his reviews are the exact test questions so pay attention.
Best economics teacher. Class is weighed on 3 test grades, the last being the final. Around 20 to 25 questions each. There are 2 forms, A and B, on each test. They both have the same questions but the only difference is that they're mixed. Also he hasnt changed them in over 30 years. Overall great lecturer, funny guy, insightful and knowledgeable.
Professor Aronson is a really knows his stuff. The pace is really slow, and there's not really assigned homework. Only grades are pretty much 3 tests, so go to class, take good notes, engage in the conversation, and you'll be fine. Oh, and if you talk quietly, beware; he will rip you apart (in a joking way). Very funny guy, class was laid back too.
This was a very confusing and difficult class. He is super opinionated and only covers certain topics. It wasn't the worst class, but it was far from the best. If you're not a good test taker do not take it because the class is based on three exams, that's it. Despite the way the class is set up, it is very possible to get an A, so don't lose hope.
It was an easy class, he's a little out there but just quizzes for grades doesn't care if you come to class as long as you get notes from someone. Tells everyone up front not to get the book to save money plus it's lecture mainly. Be sure to speak up. Makes lame jokes but it's bearable easy A as long as you don't do bad on the tests very few grades
If he can't hear you, good luck. He's easy going but you better speak up!! Classes aren't too hard. Tests are tough, you really need to study.
he cares about his students and he's a great teacher
Favorite Professor I've had here at RVCC. Show up to class and participate (DON'T MUMBLE), and you'll do just fine. He is a hilarious guy and makes his lectures entertaining while being a great teacher at the same time. If I could take him for every Econ class I would. I highly recommend him.
Hilarious guy. His class was very entertaining. He interacts alot with students and want them to speak up but don't be afraid , being shy won't effect your grade. He doesn't give any homework or readings just 3 easy tests that he reviews properly. He doesn't have power point presentation so you need to write his notes.
Professor Aronson is a decent Professor if you want an Easy A. However I did not agree with his teaching style. He gives handouts and he talks over this karaoke machine. Sometimes he may go on tangents about the environment. Do not clarify with or talk with another student in class he will call you out on it! He also wants you to speak up.
Aronson Was great. 3 tests throughout the whole semester. He hasn't changed them in years, he also goes over the test the class before . He wants everyone to learn. He calls on everyone. He makes tons of side comments, "are you mumbling". He is not afraid to call anyone out if they show up late, etc. He usually curves the tests. SPEAK UP!!!!
He will yell at you if you don't speak up. If you like your notes to be organized, he's not the guy for you. He will sing upon request though !!!!!!! He only grades by attendance, participation, and the tests so if you don't show up..... yikes.
Had him in fall. Don't buy the book; he doesn't use it. Take notes; the only physical resource he gives you is a few handouts. Gets to know students. Graded only on tests, but he goes over the questions the class before each one. Very thorough. Don't talk when he's talking, but when he calls on you, take a diaphragm breath and project!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
59%
Textbook Required
64%
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