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Dick Wasson

Accounting - Southwestern College

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What Students Say

worst teacher ive ever had

ACCT101 - 1.0 rating

This guy is the worst teacher i have ever had since i have been attending school

ACCT101 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

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Textbook Required

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56% confidence
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C: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
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ACCT101
Sep 16, 2002

Doesn't teach really well and exams and hard

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ACCT101
Sep 17, 2002

His tests are open book but really hard.

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ACCT101
Oct 24, 2002

Don't take him

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ACT101
Dec 20, 2002

open book, open notes, its either hit or miss, understand in class and your good

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ACT202
Dec 27, 2002

GOOD TEACHER, EITHER YOU GET IT OR YOU DON'T! IT'S UP TO YOU

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ACCT101
Jan 17, 2003

Confusion. But open everything. should be able to get a C. what a ride though

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ACCT105
Feb 19, 2003

AWESOME TEACHER!

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ACCT101
Mar 15, 2003

No Comments

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ACCT101
Jul 14, 2003

Im getting an A in the class, but only because I read. His tests are based on the vocabulary and sample tests at the end of each chapter. Also the book has a website for addt'l tests that really help too. Don't expect a good grade unless you put effort in

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ACCTG102
Jul 28, 2003

Lecturer are not clearly explained. More on exercises.

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ACCT101
Nov 5, 2003

He is an ok teacher, you just really have to study hard and the tests are not very clear. But if you do the work, you should do ok.

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ACCOUNTING
Nov 6, 2003

The material is not difficult, but his method of teaching is very confusing. No short cuts, everything is a long drawn out process. A simple review of what will be on the test would be nice, but impossible even if you ask him. Take someone else.

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ACCOUNTING
Nov 7, 2003

He is very direct and to the point and will call you on your mistake, point out whats wrong with you, put you on the spot. So..pay attention, read, read, read, take notes from chapters, show up for class and since you get 1 page of notes, you'll be cool.

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ACCT
Nov 11, 2003

Wasson is very tough and doesen't care about you individually. Don't take him if you can.

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ACCT101
Nov 24, 2003

Expert on his subject, better pay attention and read the book if you want to pass.

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ACCT101
May 25, 2004

You have to set an appointment with him outside of class if you have questions about the homework. No one likes asking questions of how he acts when you do. He makes it seem as though he cares more about the paycheck than the students. Avoid if possible

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ACCT101
Jun 7, 2004

The best advice I can give is - DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS! He is rude, sarcastic, a jerk, etc. It's amazing he gets paid to do nothing.

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ACCT102
Jun 29, 2004

WORST TEACHER EVER!! he will humiliate you if you ask questions, and HE DOES NOT TEACH A DAMN THING! he will tell you that if you do not uunderstand, to read the book,and you will have to teach yourself. Hardest class and worst teacher ever!!

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ACCT101
Jul 24, 2004

Not very hard material, it is all pretty logical. He is a nice guy unless you get on his bad side or he has a bad day. He is rude and really seems tired of dealing with younger students.

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ACCT106
Jul 27, 2004

He's tough but helpful...Nice guy to boot.

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ACCT101
Aug 4, 2004

You better show some respect whenever Professor Wasson's name is brought up! He teaches accounting. For those students who want to get into Acct, this material is CAKE! Just wait till you transfer to a four-year school.

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ACC10102
Sep 1, 2004

he's not as bad as some of these ratings. though he is sarcastic and rude sometimes, but full of knowledge sometimes funny. tough teacher/material. knows his stuff. but pay attention or you'll fall behind.

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ACCT101
Nov 17, 2004

Smart, probably knows his stuph in his own genuie way, but a pompus in a way how he'll make you feel stoopid before he teaches. Other than that, keep up with your reading and tests will be fine. (PS to hear that guy lecture at 7am is really tidous)

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ACC101102
Nov 17, 2004

If yor major is Accountancy and plan to transfer to a university take him because all the classes here at SDSD are as hard as his.However if your major is not Accountancy I strongly recommend you not to take this MOTHER ****ER. He doesn teach anything.

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ACCT101
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Nov 22, 2004

He is the worst!!! Has no patients what so ever. He lectures for 15 minutes and then sits down at his desk reading a book. Oh...don't dare disturb him because according to him you should already know this material. I recomend Mrs. Hunter or I've hear Mrs. Suter is good.

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ACCOUNTING101
Dec 1, 2004

just bring a pillow!!

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ACCT101
Dec 7, 2004

Excelent Teacher!! He is hard at first, because he weeds out all the people that normally drop out of community college anyways!. If you are an accounting major take him, or else you will spend three months with Suter learning TCharts and get hammered when you get to a university.

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ACCT101
Jan 21, 2005

Might seem mean and strict at first, but really is a straight forward teacher. Only lectures about what you really need to know for the tests. But you need to do the reading. Very nice and willing to assist you when you need help. Treats all students lke adults. Also, he doesn't take attendence!

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ACCT105
Mar 17, 2005

I have had this teacher twice. He does seem to have hard working methods, but once he mellows down he is really good. He explains everything clear and makes sure that you understand it all.

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ACCT101102
Mar 24, 2005

If your majoring in Acct and transferring take him, he teaches the same way at SDSU

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ACCT101102
Apr 1, 2005

Do your homework or die in this class. He is an excellent teacher but has no patience with slackers. You can't fall behind even one class or you're toast. I learned a lot from him and if you wanna' know what acct is like at the big university, take him. He teaches them identically.

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ACCT101
Jun 30, 2005

he's great people are just stupid.

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ACCOUNTING101
Grade: A-
Jul 17, 2005

He is very difficult to understand. He does not like to answer questions. I took the class over again from another professor. Much easier to understand.

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ACCT101
Jul 17, 2005

His excuse for not answering questions is that he teaches just like at State. Lectures are not helpful.

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ACCOUNTING
Sep 1, 2005

This guy really, really sucks. When you ask him a question, he says don't ask me look into your book. Maybe the answer to my question is not in the book. very hard, won't take his class if my education depended on it.

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ACCT101
Oct 18, 2005

he doesn't like to help, he wants us to do everything on our own, he is very very strickt is not flexible. he is very prepotente.

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ACCT101
Oct 18, 2005

Unless you can teach yourself I'd recommend another teacher. HE SUCKS! I might as well have taking the class online. Lectures are pointless, when you ask a question he says: "What did the book say?" Feels like you should know the subject, I dont know that's why i'm in the class...get off your high horse & teach for a change!!!

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ACCOUNTING101
Nov 15, 2005

Don't recomend to take this teacher at ALL! He doesn't teach and expects you to know all the assignments when you come to class.If you are lost he wont even bother to help you. I had him for fast track, but eventhough he really doesn't care if u passed or failed the class. Only 5 students passed his class out of 29. Waste of ur time and money.

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ACCT102
Nov 17, 2005

If you are interested in learning something, take him. He teaches like in the university, if you are transfering to a Uni, you learn a lot.

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ACCTG101
Dec 16, 2005

Im sorry-i think he is a good teacher. Im tired of those professors at SWC who hold ur hand through everything. Im not in High School anymore. This guy gets you prepared for REAL college classes. Those of you who are unsatisfied with the way he teaches-you have a rude awakening waiting for you when you transfer! Good Luck.

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ACCT101
Jan 3, 2006

..Good & patient teacher, treats & speaks to you like an adult. Goes through each lesson step-by-step. Will drop your lowest test score (out of 4)& provides an extra credit exam at the end! The course may seem challenging; however, he has his way of "understanding" you if you're struggling.

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ACC101
Feb 18, 2006

I like you as a person. However, i think you teaching methods could improve. See ya around Bud.

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ACT101
Mar 5, 2006

No Comments

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ACCOUNTING
Mar 24, 2006

Can you believe this guy, his biggest excuse for being a bad teacher is he teaches the same way at SWC as he teaches at SDSU. Hello we are not in SDSU you ****in idiot.

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ACCT101
May 11, 2006

Not a bad teacher. You feel like youre really starting to understand accounting when he lectures, but when it comes to the tests, you leave feeling stupid. His tests are hard. You really have to study and read the book!!!

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ACCOUNTING101
May 12, 2006

I DO NOT recommend this teacher at all! He was so boring and tried to crack jokes that so lame! He was very unclear in his lessons and he did not make the subject at all interesting! Not to mention he flew through all the chapters! Made u read 2 chapters a week! I dropped his class

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ACCT101
May 17, 2006

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! EXCELLENT PROFESSOR! HAS KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIAL. ARTICULATE, CLEAR EXPLANATIONS OF ACCT PROCEDURES. BE PREPARED WHEN U COME TO CLASS: READ. MANY OF US RECEIVED A'S & B'S IN CLASS. 4 TESTS, DROP LOWEST 1. HMWK FOR PRACTICE ONLY. FINAL TEST-COUNTED AS XTRA CREDIT. HIS SYSTEM IS GENIUS! TAKE ADVANTAGE & LEARN FROM THE BEST!

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ACCT101
May 19, 2006

Why do people expect him to pull rabbits out of his a**.This ain't the circus.Comedy show is that way>> People shouldn't blame the teacher for their own lack of discipline. Once u read the book everything makes sense: lectures, problems, practice hmwk etc. You'll realize, what a great teacher: an EXPERT in acct. Make effort=> guaranteed A in class.

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ACCOUNTING
May 26, 2006

This guy’s biggest excuse for being a horrible teacher is he teaches the same way as he does in SDSU. Hey idiot we are not in SDSU and even if we were we will definitely not take your boring class.

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ACCT101
Jun 26, 2006

THIS GUY IS HORRIBLE! Worst Professor I've had at SWC. His teaching method [if you want to call it that] is bad. He doesn't even teach. I dont understand why there is even a class hour. If I wanted to teach myself Accouting I would have taken an Online class. Expects you to know the material. HELLO IT'S CALLED ACCT 101! INTRODUCTION CLASS! DUH!!!!!

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ACC101
Jul 26, 2006

Mr. Dick is defenitly a person with great knowledge but, he is only in class to answer question he thinks that student should teach themself, so if you are looking for a TEACHER who will teach you he is not the correct person. I my grades are always A and B and i got a D on his class. I DO NOT recommend his class.

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ACCT101
Jul 31, 2006

This teacher can be mean and unhelpful when it comes to questions. He answers them making you feel stupid for asking that question. He's a teacher who knows his stuff. You'll get through the lectures feeling like you are finally starting to understand, but then when it comes time to take the tests,you'll leave feelin stupid and with a failing grade

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ACC101
Sep 12, 2006

Please, give this teacher a break. The ones that are complaining are just wasting their time in college. If you do not like Wasson, you will not like anyone. He is a great proffesor, if only students cared at all.

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ACCT101
Nov 22, 2006

Hard teacher, he will make you feel stupid, but maybe cause you are....He wont waste time w/typicall SWC students who go to classexpecting it to be easy. If you show you studied and are trying hard, he is most helpful. If you are planning to transfer he is like REAL University professors should be.

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ACCT101
Jan 24, 2007

There is a reason this guy is named Dick. He has a cocky attitude and refuses to teach. I am a student at a university and he is not anything like the "real" university professors i have come into contact with. He makes a huge deal about the disruption that late students make when in fact it is his complaining about it that is the real distraction

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ACCT101
Feb 6, 2007

He will in fact make you feel incompetent if you ask a question to which answer is in the book, but I think he doesn't to this on purpose to embarrass you.. I think its just how he is... some people are just like that.. Just read the book, and do the suggested assignments and you should do alright..

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ACCT101
Apr 23, 2007

I took this class in fast track for 101&102. If you are seroius about continuing to university, he is the one you need to take. He wont baby you (which is what many in CommColl want)and if you read and do the suggested assignmts, you will pass. He might not seem approachable but if you do ask him he will help, rmbr stupid ? stupid answer!

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ACCT1
May 23, 2007

No Comments

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ACCT101
May 23, 2007

He's smart, and he knows accounting like the back of his hand. Yes, he might make a student feel dumb every now and then, but that's because he expects a certain level of competency. Read the book and read the syllabus. Overall, he explained things rather clearly and logically. I will probably take another class with him.

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ACCT101
Jul 12, 2007

This guy is a joke he cannot tech if his life depends on it. He is very rude and does not like answering questions. He is just there to collect a pay check which he does not deserve.

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ACCT101
Aug 3, 2007

This professor knows how to teach!!.If you are ready to leve high School and go to a university you should take him. Otherwise if you want an easy A, he is not for you. He will answer all your questions, he expects his students to read the book and to really be into the class. Excellent teacher. Look for his ratings for SDSU.

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ACCT101
Nov 4, 2007

This professor is great!!!! For all those who writes that he's not - here is a little clarification, just in case you forgot - if you work hard, being respectfull and try to do your best - you'll get along with nearly anybody, including Mr. Wasson. For people calling him names - you should be ashamed.. its not him who looks bad, its you.

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ACCT101
Jan 27, 2008

All these people who say he doesnt like to answer questions are just mad that they are incapable of learning. I didnt attend class for like 2 weeks straight, never got any comment from him and still made the highest grade in the class. If you dont prepare, you will go down. Tests were easy. Study online practice tests.

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ACCT101
Mar 26, 2008

He gets easier as the class gets emptier.

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ACCT101
Apr 23, 2008

He was an excellent instructor. He has high standars, which is great if you have them for yourself. I studied and worked hard, my grades showed it.

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ACCT101
May 27, 2008

No teacher has ever made me understand a subject like he did, no homework but studying is necessary for the test

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ACCT101
Aug 17, 2008

I thought he was very helpful. You need to do your homework assignments to get a better understanding even though he doesn't pick them up. The final is more like extra credit which helped me get an A. Definately do the project it's so easy. Test are easy if you know the material. I definately recommend him and will be taking hime for acct 102.

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ACCT101
Nov 1, 2008

You must attend the class in order for you to understand the material. Attendance isn't mandatory and it's obvious that the people who miss class don't do as well as the ones who are there.. in a nutshell.. if you're there, you'll get it.

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ACCT101
Nov 21, 2008

is not a good teacher. doesn't explain and is really rude.

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ACCT101
Dec 15, 2008

worst teacher ive ever had!!! he's boring as hell!! and he expects you to know everything. He might as well let the book do his job! dont take him! you'll fall asleep.

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ACCT101
Jun 9, 2009

you do the work for him everything is just your responsability

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ACCT101
Jun 9, 2009

This guy is the worst teacher i have ever had since i have been attending school.. the book is the teacher and he just expects you to know all the material, he makes every question you have sound like a dumb one.

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ACCT101
Sep 22, 2009

Gosh! his job is so easy! he doesn't do anything at all. The book is your bff in this class! he wont explain anything and he expects you to know and understand EVERYTHING on the book! oh and be careful if u ask something because he WILL make u seem like an idiot for asking that question!! nothing seems to be good for him!!! PLS TAKE SOMEBODY ELSE!!

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ACCTACCT
Nov 17, 2009

He's a pretty good teacher.easygoing. Definetley knows what he's talking about. When i read the reviews i thought i was screwed, but hes not bad at all. Attendence is up to you. The homework is due at the end of the 3 chpt read. HW is harder than test...and thats not too bad. Explains everything well and if you ask an obvious question he'll tell yo

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ACCT102
Dec 16, 2009

Seriously Mr. Wasson is a great teacher. I really think that he is getting a bad wrap on here. In his class you take charge of you own education. He gives you the tools and its up to you what you do with them. He is not going to hold your hand; but he is very helpful in office hours and is willing to help if you meet him halfway.

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ACCT101
May 29, 2010

GREAT TEACHER! His class is very informative, he's beyond knowledgeable with the material, and he's incredibly helpful. If you read the material before class you'll be fine. This class requires a lot of studying (I honestly studied 4 hours every weekdays) and motivation otherwise you're screwed. Grow up, THIS IS COLLEGE PEOPLE :)

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ACC101
Dec 24, 2010

i wouldnt say this professor is bad, but he is not good either! he expects you to learn from the book by yourself, you do all the reading at home and in class you ask questions. so if you understand by just reading you can take his class, if you need lessons and good explanation take it with another teacher.

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ACC101
Jan 6, 2011

Seriously he is not a bad teacher. You just need to study and read! A got an A and im not a nerd, i really like accounting. I like his classes, just be early!!! The final exam is extra credit. Out of 4 exams and he drops one.

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ACCT101
Jan 7, 2011

He is a very helpful professor. I honestly think he'll help you if you show you care for the class. Doesn't care about attedance, but missing classes will make exams twice as difficult. He uses software for all homework, the software comes with digital copy of book so you don't really need to buy a book. He will make you read a lot. Make sure to read the chapter before class.

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ACCT102
Jun 17, 2011

I took Prof. Wasson for both Acc. 101 and 102 and he's great. He doesn't lecture, take attendance, or give a lot of hmwk. He will expect you to come prepared, on time, and to ask questions on anything not understood. 3 exams, drops your lowest one. The final is for extra pts. Overall, cool, just keep up and be prepared before class.

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ACCT102
Nov 3, 2011

He actually teaches the course material rather than teach how to pass the class.

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ACCT101
Nov 16, 2011

Great teacher, actually makes you act like a college student by doing your part so make sure you read atleast 5-10pgs into the chp. prior to class because he doesnt really go over ALL material unless you ask. VERY helpful though when asking ?'s. Tests only 25 questions long. easy A IF you read & do your cheat sheet.

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ACCT101
Dec 10, 2011

knowledgeable/ helpful/ treats you like an adult/ unconventional teaching method/ expects you to read (a lot)/ easy homework but time consuming/ multiple choice test/ 1 page of notes allowed on test. Bottom line: I recommend him

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ACCT101
Jan 10, 2012

Extremely easy course. He allows a page of notes on the exams. Don't just write down definitions, include practice problems. Four tests, drops lowest. 200 points possible in class: three 50 point exams and online homework 50 points. Final is optional and 15 points extra credit. First test is the easiest of them all. So be sure to get a 50 on it. A+

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ACCT102
Apr 30, 2013

Best accounting professor ever! Not a lot of homework and allows 1 page of notes on exams. 4 exams total, drops lowest, and an extra credit final. Highly recommend this professor.

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ACCT102
May 22, 2013

Wasson is a great knowledgeable professor. He expects you to come to class already read the chapter. Quizzes and hw are online and make sure to score high on those as they boost your grade. Four test and one lowest is dropped. In class he answers any questions students have and after that you solve problems from the textbook.

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ACCT101
Grade: C
Jan 21, 2014

Very knowledgable professor. Prepares you for university. His teaching style sort of threw me off in the beginning, but honestly that's how it works at SDSU. Not a lot of homework and allows 1 page of notes on exams. 4 exams total, drops lowest, and an extra credit final. Highly recommend this professor!

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ACCOUNTING101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 17, 2014

The book is you teacher, worst test scores due to who unhelpful lectures.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

0%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
Rather_Not_Say (1)
A- (1)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(0)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 4 reported grades
Rather_Not_Say: 1
A-: 1
C: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.80 avg change
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Jan
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ACCT106

5.0

(1)

ACCT105

4.5

(2)

ACCT101102

4.5

(2)

ACCT102

4.1

(7)

ACT202

4.0

(1)
+12 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ACCT

5.0

ACC101102

5.0

ACCOUNTING

4.2

ACCT105

4.0

ACC10102

4.0

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