3.7

Eungmin Kang

Economics - St. Cloud State University

3.7
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
67%
Would Retake
89
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3.7
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.5
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67%

Would Retake

89

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What Students Say

This is the toughest online class I have taken

ECON195 - 4.0 rating

Too bad only one person in our class got an A, the majority got D's

ECON205 - 3.0 rating
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Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

78%

Textbook Required

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Reviews (89)
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ECON205
Apr 13, 2003

All tests... best 3 of 4 plus the final

4.0
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ECON470
Aug 13, 2003

Very helpful, available for questions, and approachable. Be sure to ask the right question - he will answer the question, not the question you think you are asking.

5.0
3.0
ECON205
Oct 9, 2003

very good prof, teaches the course as an intro, as it should be taught, covers a path a mile wide and an inch deep, which is perfect for an intro econ class, lays a good foundation...very reasonable and approachable as well, very accomodating

4.0
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ECON205
Oct 20, 2003

Great Prof, a bit hard to understand at times but over all a good class, quizes after every chapter.

3.0
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ECON205
Dec 3, 2003

out of 150 people in his class this semester, not one A, so I would say he is pretty hard.

5.0
3.0
ECON205
Dec 8, 2003

his lecture is well. 15 of 80 got A.

5.0
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ECON205
Dec 11, 2003

Kang is a very easy going person, he jokes around a little during class. His lecture notes that he posts on webtc. He tests and class are pretty challenging out of a 100+people only 8 are getting an A

3.0
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ECON205
Dec 11, 2003

Nice guy, but his notes looked like a football play on the black board. Circles and lines going everywhere.

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ECON205
Dec 26, 2003

He is a very nice guy who is approachable but his tests are very challenging so be prepared to study. Someone from a previous semster recommended Kang to me but apparently at that time he didn't give quizes every week like he did with his fall 2003 classe

4.0
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ECON205
Apr 1, 2004

nice guy, no attendance required and easy course if you attend class

4.0
4.0
ECON205
Apr 19, 2004

Very hard class, but he makes it kind of interesting. He makes jokes and they are funny. You will definitley need to study though.

3.0
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ECON205
Apr 28, 2004

Online quizzes and tests are hard. Don't take as a night class and read the book. Interesting guy, tries to relate subject to students.

5.0
3.0
ECON205
Apr 30, 2004

He is one of my favorite prof. Very helpful, understanding and willing to help. He is very easygoing but you have to try yourself and study though. Well, nothing comes from no effort.

2.0
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ECON205
May 2, 2004

worst professor ive ever had. This man makes everything 10 times harder than it has to be, not to metion his impossible tests and quizzes. avoid him if you can

2.0
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ECON205
May 6, 2004

He is a very nice guy but very hard. Hardest class i've ever taken. Quizzes and Tests are impossible. Trying to learn the material would be easier without him. Don't take him!

5.0
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ECON205
Aug 18, 2004

Teacher is clear and precise, extremely helpful. Online quizzes can be intimidating, but just do them after the reading, and you should be fine. Teacher tries to relate the lessons to the students, which are helpful.

5.0
1.0
ECON205
Oct 25, 2004

helpful

2.0
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ECON205
Nov 17, 2004

VERY HARD!!! Tests and quizzes are impossible, the class would be easier without him if you take him as a professor only go to class on tests days and get a tutor. He confuses you if you go to class. READ THE BOOK!!!

5.0
2.0
ECON205
Nov 23, 2004

Go to class and take notes and the class is easy. He is actually pretty funny, too.

5.0
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ECON205
Nov 24, 2004

He is a very good teacher, he is also very helpful. he make the class interesting by telling jokes even though some of them are very bad. Going to class is a must. The online quizes are nice to have but they are difficult. At first his accent is kinda bad but it gets better once you get used to it.

4.0
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ECON205
Nov 30, 2004

very hard tests...doesn't curve...very clear...dont take an ECON night class...they suck becasue the material is only covered once...can any one say self taught learning?

5.0
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ECON205
Dec 6, 2004

He was a very good teacher. If you dont understand something he'll go over it for you again. You have to go to class and pay attention but if you do that you should be fine. He is really funny and keeps things interesting. Once you get over the accent he's easy to listen to.

5.0
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ECON205
Dec 9, 2004

The Teacher was extreamly knowledgeable and knew what he was talking about. He was really fun and helpful. His tests and quizzes were sort of hard but if you pay attentin and read the book you'll do fine!

1.0
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ECON205
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Dec 9, 2004

The test and quizzes were impossible! AND DON'T TAKE AS A NIGHT CLASS! Really boring! There were only a handful of students that got A's the rest got C's or failed.

3.0
4.0
ECON205
Dec 14, 2004

I thought this class was very difficult. I took it as a night class and it was the most borning class ever. The tests and quizzes are really hard. I learned more from just reading the book than going to class.

2.0
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ECON470
Dec 20, 2004

This class was extremely difficult...I've never felt like I understood so little. Take with another professor, this class requires hours upon hours and you still won't do well in it!!!! Expect to be your own tutor for this class...

4.0
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ECON206
Jan 5, 2005

Helpful...took during summer and had no problem with it...got through the class easy. Only thing is that lectures can get boring

5.0
3.0
ECON205
Jan 25, 2005

hard class, have to study at least 2 hours a week to get an A. he is a nice guy.

5.0
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ECO205
Apr 4, 2005

Very good teacher. Teaching is very very clear.

3.0
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ECON206
Apr 11, 2005

Ok class but DO NOT TAKE AS A NIGHT CLASS. Class get way too long and very hard to keep focused.

4.0
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ECON205
Apr 20, 2005

Easy tests, lecture so easy a jr high kid shouldn't have a problem. That said, you need to read the textbook to do well on the tests since he doesn't cover everything in class, but reading through it once was more than enough for me. Got long as a night class, but at least it's one night a week.

2.0
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ECON205
Apr 26, 2005

Boring lecture class.Tests & quizes are hard.Recomend not taking class w/ him.Also gave a paper during finals week that had not been mentioned in syllabus.No cruves,retakes,and extra credit.I'm above half the students in grade percentages with a 67%.So if you like to study this class is all yours.

4.0
4.0
ECON205
Apr 29, 2005

Is a class taught by yourself. Need to read textbook in order to pass class. Three quizes per chapter readings. Classtime is 58% useless, nothing in class will help on d2l quizzes.

5.0
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ECON201
May 11, 2005

Clear, logical. Not to hard of a class but not easy either. Kang is a good prof. for the subject

2.0
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470
May 18, 2005

This must be the hardest class on campus. Half of the class failed or had to drop. Very very boring. Assignments take 4 hours to complete and you may fail them. This class requires the utmost effort.

3.0
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ECON205
May 25, 2005

Hard class, boring lecture. Hard quizzes and tests. Willing to help you but hard to get ahold of.

4.0
1.0
ECON205
May 31, 2005

Online quizes no need to be in class Easiest teacher I have ever had

5.0
2.0
ECON205
Jun 10, 2005

Very good teacher. I rarely studied and got an A. Just have to study the online quizzes before the tests.

4.0
2.0
ECON205
Jun 29, 2005

Good teacher, interesting lectures, great grading system, I totally recommend taking ECON 205 with him.

4.0
2.0
ECON205
Aug 24, 2005

Pretty much the easiest class ever, he rocked as a prof and the class required no effort what so ever, but you learn a lot. Highly reccommend.

3.0
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ECON470
Aug 30, 2005

hardest class ever. ive never had to work so hard in my whole entire life. would work on the assignments for three days straight, 3 hours a night, and I barely passed with a C. He is a nice prof, but difficult class

4.0
3.0
ECON201
Dec 15, 2005

awesome dude! he's the coolest guy. loves what he does and clearly presents material. class takes moderate effort. i got a B but that;s because I didn't buy the book. i had no money. test will cause a minimal mental sweat but no biggie. good stories and examples about his life relating to the material. SWEET!

5.0
2.0
ECON201
Dec 20, 2005

He was a great teacher. A lot of his exams were somewhat difficult but he made up for them by giving us regular group quizzes. He's very funny and entertaining, and explains the material in a very comprehensive way. He will also help you with any test question if you just have the nerve to ask. I would definetly reccomend him!!!

5.0
3.0
ECON205
Dec 21, 2005

He is really a cool prof. He teaches the materials well-enough to be understood. Though exams are quiet hard, but worth it. You'll learn a hell lot of stuffs.. Better go for it dude.. But for your reminder only 5 out of 80 students got an A. But if you work hard you'll be one.I swear!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
4.0
ECON205
May 19, 2006

Exams are hard! Go to class because he gives some helpful extra credit points. Alot of online quizzes. Surprised at the grade I got at the end though, must have curved!

5.0
2.0
ECON201
Dec 2, 2006

Kang is an awesome professor! He makes the material interesting, and in our class each weekly test was take home, or done in class in groups! The tests were a bit hard, but not a big problem, he is always there to answer any questions. And if you did badly on a test he is always willing to sit down and help with any questions. Highly Recommend!!!!!

5.0
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ECON201
Dec 11, 2006

He was a great Prof. Helpful and Nice. He makes the material as exciting as it can be. There were alot of group and take home quizzes. I recommend this class. Read the book and you should do fine on the test.

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MACRO206
Dec 17, 2006

This class was fairly easy, and what other ppl said is all true. The final was damn hard tho. not out of the notes more out of the book. Do the online quizzes for all especially the first two exams, and you'll get a C by just memorizing those answers. Hard tests but kang is a good guy that knows how to explain concepts. Attend class! might get an A

5.0
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ECON205
Jun 16, 2007

Dr. Kang is the best Education Professional that I have met so far. He was very helpful and competent. I hope to take some more courses from him in the future.

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ECON205
Jun 17, 2007

Great guy! If your struggling, ask for help and he'll give it to you. GO TO CLASS because he has a quiz about once a week which can be fairly easy because he usually lets u work in a group on it and u can take the online quizzes twice if u want to. The class is overall hard, but he's a good guy!

5.0
3.0
ECON205N
Aug 16, 2007

Awesome Professor! Just took him for second summer session and it was a good A. The test are hard, but your grade all all depend on your ability to understand economics. He gives you all the resources for success, but if you can't do it than that sucks for you.

2.0
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ECON201
Oct 11, 2007

This teacher seems nice at first and is very funny in class, but after the first test you see the real side of him! He told anyone who got lower than a C to drop his class and when I went to ask him for help he laughed in my face and said try harder! WORST TEACHER EVER!!!!!!

5.0
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ECON205
Nov 1, 2007

He is very thoughtful in his approach. As students, it is our duty to prepare for class and not wait for him to chew every word into our heads.Hard work pays and i will take his next upper level class if he has one. He knows his stuff.If anyone is prepared to work a little extra, don't take ECons at all.

5.0
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ECON201
Nov 14, 2007

SCSU is lucky to have a professor like this. He is exeptionally good at what he does. His class was very clear and you knew exactly what is expected of you. Daily tests were done in groups, online tests had no time limit and a retake for each. Also he is instantly likeable and funny. I hate this subject but aced this class without much effort.

4.0
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ECON205
Mar 14, 2008

He's a very funny teacher, if you learn well with a professor with a sense of humor, this is the guy to take. Always has those little 1 liners that make you laugh. Very good way of presenting information in lecture. His accent distracts me, but I have ADHD so that's my fault. SCSU is lucky to have a professor like him.

4.0
2.0
ECON205
Apr 25, 2008

Kang is hilarious. Makes econ interesting and the class is pretty easy overall. He has in class quizzes which are very easy, if you show up you can ace them. He also lets you make them up at home if you miss them. I did bad on all the tests and still passed

2.0
4.0
ECON195
Nov 21, 2008

Worst teacher in my opinion. If you enjoy trying to understand a person who hardly speaks english then this is the class for you but holy crap, I could not understand a word he said, even his slide shows are in poor english making them hard to understand. I cant deny he makes people laugh but it's not worth it.

5.0
2.0
ECON205
May 5, 2009

He's a good teacher. Night class consists of online quizes due before each test(Unlimited time for these). Many of the test questions are right from the quizzes. 'Pop' quizes that you can use your book on and work in a group. No cumulative final. I stayed for probably 40% of class time, got a B. I wish he was teaching 206 too :)

5.0
2.0
ECON205
May 5, 2010

Great prof, he kept our class enjoyable even for a night class. Out early every class. No attendance but quizzes (generally take home or online). Nothing overbearing and he uses beer as every analogy, pretty funny.

3.0
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ECON205
May 20, 2010

I would take a different proffessor if you have the opportunity to do so. His lectures don't go anywhere near in depth as the online and pop quizzes go, as well as the exams. The quizzes and tests are very difficult even with a fair amount of reading.

4.0
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ECON471
Sep 14, 2010

I took this aas a summer class so it was fast with alot of information to take in. Use your book to do well on the online quizzes, and study the online quiz questions because 50-60 percent of the tests are similar questions to the quizzes. Study hard, pay attention.

5.0
5.0
ECON470
Sep 15, 2010

Very very hard class. I spent about 5-6 hours a week on the assignments but Kang is the best professor ever. The assignments are hard but he will always help you if you need it, I recommend teaming up with someone for the assignments too, it makes it a lot easier. I would take Kang again in a heartbeat, just hopefully not that class again.

1.0
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ECON205
Dec 13, 2010

Horrible prof just horrible. Exams had things not from the books and online quizzes are useless. Literally cannot understand him and should not be allowed to teach when you can't understand a word he says. Stupid "pop quizzes" which is every class. Makes class so boring, I would rather have watched snow melt.

4.0
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ECON195
Dec 16, 2010

Difficult class however funny and helful professor. His accent is sometimes hard to understand. But I enjoy his refferences to beer to learn the material.

5.0
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ECON471
Apr 8, 2011

I really like him. This is a tough class, goes right from the book. Need to know your stuff for exams. Gives extra credit opportunities, grades fair. Good lectures. Overall good teacher.

5.0
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ECON205
Dec 16, 2011

Dr Kang's macroeconomics class was great! He taught the subject in a simplistic manner that was easy to understand. The quiz questions (both online and in-class w/ book+notes) are extremely similar to test questions. If you know those, you'll do great! I'd recommend his course to anyone.

5.0
2.0
MACRO205
Nov 11, 2012

Great Professor! I took this class as a PSEO student and received an A. I did not take notes, just studied from the book and the online quizzes. One of my favorite classes by far! I did not have any problems understanding him at all. Highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
ECON471ONLINE
May 3, 2013

Attend live online lectures once a week for "pop quiz" (easy attendance pts). Online quiz on each chapter (more easy points). Tests-some questions are straight from the online quizzes, READ THE TEXTBOOK (if you dont, tests will be difficult). Plenty of extra credit opportunities. He has a great sense of humor. Best Econ prof i've had

1.0
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MACROECON
Sep 2, 2013

Worst teacher ever. Cannot teach anything clearly. Call the book if you face problems.

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ECON205
Dec 20, 2013

Kang's class is hard. You WILL have to work hard if you want an A or B. I hate economics but surprisingly got an A, one out of only 4 in the class. Test questions are often the same as quiz questions, but the last test is extremely hard! Make sure to do the extra credit. Easy 20 points.

3.0
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ECON205
Grade: A-
Jan 2, 2014

Hard to understand, but very helpful if you need it. Too bad only one person in our class got an A, the majority got D's. I studied at t 12 hours for each exam and still failed.

3.0
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ECON205
Jan 16, 2014

Hard Class. Two people in our class got an A. The rest with C's and D's. First C I have ever recived in college. Tests are confusing, so if you take this class study weeks before the exam.

5.0
1.0
ECON471
May 13, 2014

Great and interesting Class. Read textbook before class starts to understand material. Professor explains material so well, and please take notes. Take quizzes on time, review the quizzes and if you have questions, please ask. Understanding of materials and quizzes will help on exams. Don't get lazy with this class. If you work hard, it's easy "A"

4.0
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ECON195
Grade: A
May 13, 2014

I found this course to be challenging, but worth-while. Each week there is two chapters to read through and a quiz. This course does not have a final, but instead has three exams throughout the semester. If you put in the energy to carefully read through the chapters, watch the videos, and communicate with the teacher, it's easy to be successful.

5.0
3.0
ECON471
Grade: A
May 14, 2014

Listen and participate in an online lecture once a week. He gives easy pop quizzes in the end. Do the online quizzes and participate in voluntary D2l discussion. Also read the book!! Take him there are many extra credit opportunities to raise your grade! If you give zero effort that's when you will fail.

4.0
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ECON195
May 17, 2014

This is the toughest online class I have taken. Weekly quizzes must be completed every Wednesday. The questions are worded in a tricky way and answers are hard to find! There are 3 proctored exams -no cumulative final. Video recording of the chapters are on D2L which is nice. To be successful on exams, read the chapters and study the quiz questions

5.0
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471
Dec 19, 2014

Not the easiest of topics but an A is not out of reach. Read the book for online quizzes and be ready to take pop quiz in class on most recent lecture material. If you study from the online quizzes and make sure you understand the graphs and material he goes over in class the 3 tests shouldn't be a problem. Also, he gives some extra cred opportunit

1.0
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ECON205
Grade: D
May 19, 2015

He is Korean, hard to understand his accent. Not much helpful. Makes it hard for students. But he knows a lot. Hard grader. If you miss anything there is no 2nd chance. Quiz at the end of every class. I do not recommend to a lazy or average student.... good students can take it and will get out with an A if you study

3.0
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ECON205
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2016

Taken in the Summer and was a very easy class, for an Economics class. He had funny stories to tell and tests related to exactly what was mentioned in class.

5.0
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ECON205
Apr 13, 2016

- Quizzes every week on assigned chapter - Three tests total - proctored - Gives two extra credit assignments work 10 points each life saver - Not too hard, just don't fall behind on reading

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ECON205
Aug 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He posts online video lectures (which I'm pretty sure he used a potato to record). They are impossible to understand. I understood like every 7th word or so. His thick accent plus the potato quality recordings make the tests really difficult because he tests on things he says rather than the text or power points.

4.0
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ECON471
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Go to class, take your quizzes and you probably will be just fine. If you don't have previous econ or finance class buy the text book and read before class. Accent is thick but pay close attention as much as you can, you will need it for exams. Lots of extra credit.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests? Not many
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ECON195
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2018
Would take again

Took an online class with him, it was just chapter readings/quizzes, and then some proctored tests. No cumulative final. Economics is not super easy, so be prepared to have to think!

Get ready to read
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3.0
3.0
ECO205
Mar 29, 2018
Would take again

He doesn't teach all the things that appear on the test, so make sure you keep up with the readings. He's not a harsh or means professor, and he tries his best to ensure students understand the concepts and get the most out of the class. He does give pop quizzes as the attendance grade, but he hints at when they're coming up and they aren't hard

4.0
4.0
ECON205
Grade: C
Jul 1, 2018
Would take again

Although I don't remember much from it, I liked this class. Yes, the content is difficult, but he makes sure that you can at least understand it. He gives pop quizzes, but you can review with people around you, and even then, if you don't understand, he'll take time to help you. 20 E.C. points are offered, and the assignments are really easy.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
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3.0
ECON205
Dec 25, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Kang was one of my favorite professors. He explained everything very well, and would go over things you didn't understand. He doesn't go over everything in class, so you do need to read. He had pop quizzes, but you were allowed to work with other people on them. He was funny and overall, a really good professor. I enjoyed his class.

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ECON205
Grade: A+
Jun 9, 2019
Would take again

Makes everything easy to understand.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
ECON205
Grade: B
Feb 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Made us get the book, didn't use it. Show up to class because there are pop quizzes and those help your grade SO MUCH. Do the D2L quizzes as much as possible because those questions come up on the test. His classes are entirely lectures and quizzes. He's a funny guy if you get to know him.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
1.0
ECO205
Grade: A-
Sep 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I took his econ class online and literally learned nothing. He used recorded lectures from 2014. The lectures were fuzzy and hard to understand and hear him clearly. Its 2021 and he used his lectures from 2014! To me that shows laziness and lack of work ethic. I am paying good money for this course and got nothing out of it. Very frustrated.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

78%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
A- (2)
Rather_Not_Say (1)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(1)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 12 reported grades
A: 4
A-: 2
Rather_Not_Say: 1
D: 1
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Get ready to read (2)
Tests? Not many (1)
EXTRA CREDIT (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
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BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (1)
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