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He was an okay teacher. I think his class was easier than the other econ teachers at SRJC and I think it is easier to get an A in his class than the other econ teachers. Put simiple he is a "good" teacher. I would recommend him if you like his style.

Unlike the other raters on this forum, I appreciated Ed's tangential nature. The concept of economics is practical, so why not relate the material to student inquiries, current events, or sociology? As long as you are willing to stay on top of the reading, which is relatively moderate, the extracurricular subject matter is helpful and stimulating.

It was difficult but very interesting. Great examples and useful information. Helped develop critical thinking skills.

Very entertaining and engaged in the topic. Will go off on tangents, but usually with a valid point. Is clear about what is required, and explains things strait forward. A good teacher. Grading mainly hitched on two in class tests. Some math.

I dont understand why people are so down on him. Sure he goes off on tangents but he makes class very passable. showing up is worth 20% of your grade. he gives you all the tests except the final before hand (even on the final he gives you half the answer). Sure the material is rough, but he is proably the teacher easiest to pass

This class was a great summer course and he was an easy grader. He told us what would be covered on the exams so it made studying for them super easy. He gave real world examples of what we covered which made the class interesting and kept it from being boring and dry. He definetly knows his stuff and helps you understand economics.

Econ can be hard, but Sorensen is fairly easy and very informative. 20% of your grade is based just on attendance, the rest on exams, and he even posts copies of his old exams to his web site to practice on. Lectures are intense and not watered down, but I liked the fact that he used econ to explain current events. I learned a lot in this class.

He is a very informative teacher who relates economics to current issues and events. The people who don't like him are the people who bring in whole pizzas into class and text on their phone expecting to get a good grade just because they are there. You will learn, and he gives answers to test questions- super easy.

Sorensen is awesome! Knows his stuff and relates it to the real world. Will teach you how important economics is to every aspect of your life.

Awesome teacher who knows how to keep you engaged; relates real-life to subject so you understand clearly. Very fair with grading policy and very clear about what to expect. NO reason not to pass this class unless you just expect a freebie. He'll go the extra mile for you and wants you to succeed. Very underrated instructor!

Sorenson is a great teacher. I would highly recommend this class if you want to learn how to actually apply what you are learning. Everything he discusses is relevant to current issues. While he doesn't 'spoon feed' the content, you will walk away from the class with a better understanding of how the words in the book relate to the real world

Great class! Great teacher! Very knowledgable, spends a lot of time talking about current events. You will learn how the economy works.

Mr. Sorensen was easily one of the best professors I've ever had, and by far the most entertaining. The summer class I took with him was 5 hours long twice a week, but all of us were transfixed throughout every minute of it by his quirky and impassioned stories that related economic concepts to real life. This class was definitely "Good Times!"

Sorensen is awesome! I aced all of his midterms and he excused me from the final. No extra busy work, other than showing up for class. Plus, he made the subject interesting and related it to real world events. Highly recommend!

Sorensens class is designed for those who wish to learn and succeed. Everything is straightforward. 20% of grade is for just showing up and for each of the four midterms, a comprehensive pre-test is given out. Study that using the book and you will do fine in the class and learn a lot about econ. Disinterested passive "learners" need not apply.

Ed is a very interesting teacher who's very passionate about the subject. He's very helpful & more than fair. You must read your text. He is great at applying what we are learning to real world current events. There are no notes for the tests, but he does give us copies of old tests to help us study. It's a hard class but definately not boring.

Professor Sorensen is one of the few that actually care about students learning the actual subject. In my class he offered extra credit to students who tutored students falling behind. This shows his ingenuity and genuine concern for students learning. Warning: You will have to do work to pass this class. Concilation: You actually learn something.

Ed is a great teacher! Very smart and good humored guy. He made econ a fun class and he used many life experiences to show 1st hand how important econ is! Take him for sure! do the practice tests and you will Ace all the tests. Plus if you pay attention/participate in class he will definitely give you a good grade.

Online class is a lot of work, 20 quizzes, 5 exams. Math skills essential, and don't miss dealines for tests! Teacher is very helpful and fair; responds quickly to questions, plus you get extra credit for linking to a current news story and showing how it relates to the book. Ask questions. This class improved my knowledge of economiocs.

Ed made me really appreciate economics. He is really interesting best econ teacher at the JC!

Best Econ teacher at SRJC, bar none. Teaches real-life economics and even gives great financial tips that I have taken to heart. Pay attention, take notes, ask questions, and you will succeed. Very fair. Adjusts teaching relative to type of students in class. Goofy guy and may go off track slightly but ends up hitting the point home every time

Instructor is SPECIAL!This instructor is passionate about his subject, refreshingly logical, unafraid to state his opinions, clear, easy to follow, helpful, FUNNY and most of all He teaches because he LOVES what he is doing and it shows! My only complaint would be that he is not teaching MORE classes!

I disagree with the previous post. Sorensen posted advice frequently to the class message board and always responded promptly. Lots of chances for extra credit if you were willing to work hard and apply your knowledge to real world events.

This class can be painful to sit through at times but Sorensen knows what he's talking about. He can be a little out of line at times with his comments but it keeps the class energized. I thought it would be a much harder class than it was. There are tons of extra credit opportunities. High drop rate because people are getting lazier. VERY doable A

Best Teacher I have ever had in my four years at SRJC! He also teaches at SFU and it shows. Isn't an easy class, must read the text. Allot of extra credit to close the gap. The practice tests are gold mines! His humor keeps the class energized. He actually cares about his students especially if you show interest in the class.

Great teacher!! This was an online class, and the teacher not only suggested that students meet for study groups, he was happy to attend himself! Anyone who came to the study groups could ask him any questions, and he would take as much time as necessary for that student to understand the concept. Take this teacher if you want to learn economics.

Take if you want to learn about real economics outside of the textbook. Sure the tests come from textbook material but you will learn way beyond that by going to class. He teaches you how to be successful in life. Great professor but his style might not appeal to everyone. I loved it.

Make sure to solve and understand the practice exams. Gives extra credit if you can write well. Good teacher; very fair.

He is a very fair teacher. Make sure you study the practice exams they are very helpful. There are extra credit opportunities. The class is interesting and he gives you real world examples. He also gives you good advice on how to save money for the future : )

Took the course online, made sure to give myself an hour and a half twice a week to do his weekly quiz and reading. Got a B but should have gotten an A just was lazy and didn't do extra credit. He always emails back quickly if you have a problem. Good class.

The teacher does go off on tangents when he lectures, but it still relates to economics. He's always willing to answer questions and encourages them. There's no hw to turn in, but doing them on your own can help you for the tests, as he has an answer key. The exams are tough, and most of your grade. So read the textbook, and do the practice exam.

One of the hardest, yet most knowledgeable professors taken. Very intimidating, but knows his stuff! And wants you to know economics in the real world. A lot of quizzes, offers extra credit, but you MUST work hard to get it. Tests are super hard!!! Offers good feedback. Great teacher. Subject is not my favorite though, so hard!!!

This class will be difficult if you are not willing to put in work. My advice create a schedule for yourself and seek help if you need it. Yeah there are weekly quizzes but there are no time limits on them, so pull them up at the beginning of the week and work on them. Exams will require you to study, so take notes and watch the videos.

Online classes are challenging without any human interaction. Prof. Sorensen creates an online environment allowing for direct contact with each other. It's a tough class, but his curriculum forces personal accountability and makes it easy to stay on task - just set a schedule for yourself. Overall, his online teaching is more effective than most.

Not easy, but I found the workload very manageable (3 hr/week for an A), you just have to be disciplined. Mr. Sorenson made the expectations very clear, was kind and prompt in his responses to my questions, and offers a bunch of extra credit opportunities. If you aren't interested in econ, don't take this class. If you are, this is a great class.

I took ECON2 this summer online. Sorensen offers plenty of extra credit, but getting an A still requires an immense amount of reading and work. If you show him in discussion posts that you're interested and willing to work for a certain grade, he will try his best to help. The class overall is very tough.

Great professor, great class content. Super difficult class for me. Hard to communicate with, but if you do the work and actually demonstrate knowledge from the course objectives published in the course description, you will get a good grade. I could not get the math assignments down which might be the difference between an A and a B.