Best ever!

This guy is awesome! He gets everyone to participate voluntarily and he is very interesting. A lot of people (>75%) had trouble with some of the material, so make sure you read & think about economics as much as you can!

Seems somewhat intimidating at first. But he is brilliant and really knows his stuff. Makes econ fun.

Very hard treacher, however, he is sooo worth putting up with. By the end of the course you will know econ. My class started with 30 people and ended up with 8. He explained the material in depth. Take him for Econ, no questions, the Best there is!

Great teacher, changed my life!

Great instructor and can act too!

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Funny, sarcastic, and (more often than not) right. Good for the economic take on current events, rather than a political paradigm.

He blew me away! but he made things harder than they need to be, he was rude at times you have to be brave to take his class.

AWESOME

He is very strict about the way he wants to have assignments done. I am a 4.0 student and could only get a B in his class, but it was one of the best classes I have taken in terms of the quality of the education.

Best teacher on campus. Irreverent, sarcastic, very demanding. He is not a JC teacher, reminds me more of what i would want and expect at upper-division/graduate level. if you can put up with him, you will KNOW economics. absolutely brilliant. i am considering taking it again just for the experience

Wegman had surgery for cancer so we had a different teacher Albert, after the first test. I got a D on the test with Wegman and the a B on Wegman's test taught by Albert and an A on Albert's test. Maybe the 1st test was just hard.

He made my major Econ. He is brilliant, funny, fast, informed, & involved in helping students. This is the first class I had to try to get a good grade and I loved working at it. He is not what you would expect at a JC, he's too good. Don't take this if you're just trying to get a good grade.

Wegman has a straight-forward no-nonsense method of teaching and tells you staff as it is. He has no tome for BS. A great economist who expects University level work from his students. However, found him a bit hard to follow at times. Mr. Albert the sub was awesome - got an "A". Great experience.

Wegman is my favorite teacher of all time. His classes are better than TV, but at the same time, he demands enough that only the serious students are left at the end of class. There's a lot of mutual respect in this classroom, and I greatly appreciated that. Practice your essays!

Brilliant and tough. No BS or you will cry. People dropped like flies - but then again charts aren't open to your opinions and thats hard for people to understand. One of the best and most invigorating teachers on campus. I am minoring in econ. You are allowed to swear at him. He says BF's and GF's are a waste of time while in school. BEST

The BEST teacher I have ever had. I wanted to get up for his 7am class! I learned so much in his class it was amazing. I walked out each day wanting to know more and more. He gives everyone**** and you'll get called out for being stupid, its all in fun learning though. His goal is to make you less ignorant

Class is difficult at face value--that is if you treat it as a basic three unit class, forget about it. The course easily rivals a 4-5unit class based on the homework load. Read the chapters and dont miss class and leave with an A :)

best econ teacher ever, wait best teacher ever. this man will challenge you to become the student you should be that is why over half the drops and fails. he also has an awesom sense of humor.

Best teacher I ever had. I did have to drop the class due to work but it was the class that I have learned the most from in my college career.

One of the hardest classes ever but worth it. Mr. Wegman is the man. Biggest hardass the first few weeks until the scrubs drop but will treat you like gold if you commit. I couldn't stand him and then grew to love him, taught me a lot about myself. Be prepared for a challenge. Try to take Wegman and Shulke back to back, you will have so much fun.

Took his class two semesters the hardest class I ever took but he is a really good teacher you learn alot in his class but the class it self is hard as hell must keep up on everthing to pass his class!

tough class, but econ should be! I thought wegman was a GREAT teacher if ur dedicated to learn the material..he has a very powerful and straight forward teaching style! Econ is not a floater elective!

Mr. Wegman is hard but seriously the BEST teacher I've ever had!

Wegman was very tough but i know my material now. I transferred to a 4yr and in my intermediate classes we're covering stuff Wegman drilled in me. He likes to see successful students but has no time for those who are goofing off. He IS tough!!

Great teacher. Hard class, but if you put in the time you will really learn something.

Excellent teacher, probably THE reason I majored in economics. Thanks Jack.

He is an excellent teacher. I learned alot from his lecture. He has a great sense of humor.You need to work hard to pass his class.

Best Macro teacher I've ever had. Runs a little hot sometimes but it makes you learn the material. Nothing comes as a shock if you go to class and read the book. Never had a dull moment. In fact, gave me many lightbulb experiences.

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He is a great teacher with great sense of humour. You will not get easy A from him and you need to work very hard.English is my second language and I passed his calss with very good grade. At the end of the semester I was very proud of myself.

Extremely good teacher. DO NOT MISS A SINGLE DAY OF CLASS OR YOU WILL BE SORRY AND PROBABLY NOT PASS IT. Very fun lectures and he really keeps his opinion out of the material which is a relief. I would say that if you plan to take econ with Jack, don't screw around at all. Read the chapters, take a voice recorder for his lectures, he talks very fast. I would be happy with a C, but Im getting a B so ha!

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I think he is an outstanding teacher. It is not easy to pass his class but he is very clear and helpful if you want to understand the material. He would support students who wants to be successful and you can get an A from him if you work hard. English is my second language and I got an A from Econ 1A.

This guy was funny, and he knew what was talking about. He made Econ fun.

yeahhhh

He can be intimidating, but he is a great teacher. He really incourages his students to do well and is willing to help them achieve that. He's funny and isn't afraid to make fun of you. He always talks about watermelons and being "capped on". I just wish he was taching Econ 1B.

Over all good teacher, but test are pretty hard and moves over chapters pretty fast.

hard class, hard tests, but lots of fun. good instructor

Awsome professor, definatly hard N I'll probably get a D, but some how still learned a lot from him & have no hard feelings. He's always cracking jokes about the freeriders and people who don't know what up with the economy.

I took this professor four years ago, and I still look back on that class fondly. He makes econ relevant and is animated and hilarious. He is hard, but you will learn to love his teaching.

"You're all lookin' at me like I'm about to turn into a watermelon or something." Great teacher!

Wegman is a funny dude!! but very difficult..maybe it is because he is coming from teaching a UC Berkley!! Interesting class but very hard Exams!!! He is freakin hilarious though..Overall Not an easy A u have to study very hard!!

Good lectures, keeps it interesting when I had expected a boring class. Most people laugh a lot in class, although there are a few who probably won't dig him. Study, do the homework, and see him during office hours if you need to, he's very helpful. Tests are tough (mult choice/definitions/essays), but fair. I'd take him again if I could.

his was the first class i took in college, and it was still the best. not to say it was easy. it was the hardest class i ever succeeded in. i love wegman, and i considered taking macro econ again just so i could have him again. no joke, the best prof i have ever had, or ever will have. a true gem.

"If a CHICKEN walked through the door, he would have a 50/50 chance of getting the right answer"

Mr. Wegman is one of the best professors that I have had. Yes he is tough. Yes he requires his students to work hard. Yes he requires his students to read the textbook. Yes, he assigns a lot of work. But in the end it is to the students' benefit. His"Quizzes and Exam" book is very helpful and so is his "Data Bank". Thank you, Mr Wegman!

This isn't a hard class, Wegman is a straight forward professor. Everything he lectures on is 100% relevent, even the funny side stories because they retain our attention. If you're there, you don't have to read. I never read, only glanced at the book before an exam. DON'T SLACK OFF FOR THE FINAL EXAM! IT'S WORTH 50%... BUT NOTHING UNEXPECTED.

Despite what others are saying about Wegman, he is not rude + he does not YELL at students. He WANTS students to understand so he asks ppl. questions. He really cares about his students, but he has no sympathy for people who don't care enough to learn. If you don't understand, come to his office hours, he knows econ is very tough + wants to help

Those who did not do well in his class have nobody to blame but themselves. Jack Wegman should not only teach economics, but he should also teach other professors how to do their jobs. He will not just hand you a grade; you must do the work. But he provides EVERYTHING you need to be successful, and just like life, the rest is up to you.

BEST TEACHER EVER!

Ahh Wegman... Hard class, but hey, its Econ. Do not take his comments personally as he can get in your face. Going in I was expecting mean and evil, but he is just a B@stard who enjoys putting pple on the spot. I respect his knowledge and teaching style now. He actually is a good guy and will help during office hours w/ whatever you need.

Really a great class. The class is not necessarily easy but you know what is expected of you and if you attend most classes and study you'll do fine.

I am on the fence on whether I love Wegman as a teacher or completly despise him. In this class it helps if you are outgoing and able to take a good yelling at (for lack of a better term). Wegman has very strong opinions when it comes to economoics but it is hard to determine what his political status is. The class definitely will MAKE you learn

Wegman is an amazing teacher, and I learned so much from this class- it really has changed the way I see things in the world. However, his tests are HARD. Its a great class, fun to be in, but definitely not easy.

Jack Wegman will at the very least completely change how you feel about Economics, if not your entire life. I took both Econ 1A and 1B with him, and although it was very tough--I got an A in the former and a B in the latter--I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. I don't care if you're an Econ major or not, you MUST take Jack Wegman's class.

Wegman is a great teacher because of his passion for his students. Prepare to work really hard. He stresses the importance of going to lecture, but he repeats material a lot so if you can get it right off the bat you might not have to go as often as I did. He gives a TON of office hours and extra help before exams. Hilarious guy! Take his class.

Wegman is definitely a teacher that keeps you on your toes. He is not easy but you learn so much in his class. If you are not willing to work hard then don't be surprised if you do badly. I loved his class and would recommended it to anyone seriously interested in majoring in Economics or Business.

Wegman is great. I had him for 1A, and now have him for 1B. He makes you see the world in a new light. He's funny, a great teacher, will help you with anything, and expects you to work hard. Study a bunch, and u will get a good grade. Thats what i did and i got an A. Everyone should take Economics.

This guy is nuts. Totally opinionated, and he'll embarress you if you have an argument with no reason to back it up. Wegman is the smartest teacher I have taken. Take his class if you want to boost your awareness of life. Test are very difficult, so studying is must. Bring your blue book and #2 pencils during exam, if you don't,you will regret

Jack isn't easy by any means, but he is definitely my favorite teacher so far. FUNNIEST GUY YOU'LL EVER TAKE! Need to do a lot of self study.

Funny, but extremely hard, if your in the habit of just taking notes on lectures and not reading the book, you WILL get an F. Grade is based soley on the midterm and final. Good prep if you plan on going to a 4 year school, as he teaches just like them. "A teachers job is to make the subject interesting, its your job to read and understand it."

I could go on and on about Mr. Wegman. He is such an amazing professor! He is by FAR the best teacher I have ever had; he really has changed my life forever. His lectures are so interesting. Don't get me wrong, it is a very difficult class and you have to read and keep up on problem sets but in the end, it is totally worth it! Take him!!!

Wegman puts it plain and simple right at the beginning of the semester. If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, you need to break up with them, no joke! This class is a ton of work but Wegman is always there to help and makes the class so interesting! One of the best teachers I had at the JC by far!

He is sooo freaking awsome...Best econ instructor at the JC. His lectures are somewhat easy but his tests are difficult...but in a good way. Take him and you wont regret being a econ major or you will change your major to his. "Funniest teacher that God's ever created." hehehe

He's hilarious, but he's intimidating. He strives to help you but insists that there is always someone lying to him (frankly I think that tactic is counterproductive). The tests are harder than the material covered in class. Bottom Line: He's a good teacher and I recommend him, but it's his way or the highway while you're in his class.

Mr. Wegman presents economics in a very practical way, rather than just relying on the material covered in the textbook. He really prepares you for the way economics works at a UC. You will not regret taking Mr. Wegman if you are serious about economics and want to broaden your understanding of economics beyond the scope of a textbook.

Possibly the best teacher I've ever had. His lectures are clear and interesting, and he is always willing to help if you fall behind. The tests are hard, but if you can do well on them, you can be sure you know economics. Also, he's hilarious.

Tough teacher but extremely fair on exams and helpful, IF YOU GO TO HIM! He doesn't babysit his students. Yes, he can be intimidating in class, but it keeps you on your toes. You need to be comfortable with linear algebra to do well in 1B. He works hard to give his classes work equivalent to 4-year schools' econ programs

Wegman is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is very difficult so you need to hit the ground running on the first day, do the quizes, practice your essays, and read the book. There are no athiests in this class; pray long and hard my friends.

intimidating at first. Pretty good sense of humor, kind of crude. Overall enjoyed the class, but there is a lot of studying. Final was bs, we only had 1 class day to learn the new stuff and had no chance to go over it.

This is an intense class. Show up for every class and take notes.

THIS MAN IS AN AWESOME TEACHER..ONLY THOSE WHO ARE LAZY AND UNINTERESTED WILL NOT DO WELL.. YOU HAVE TO GIVE EFFORT...ATTENDENCE IS MANDATORY THERE IS NO HOMEWORK EXCEPT TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL.. HE IS VERY HELPFUL.. I HATE STUDENTS WHO TALK BAD ABOUT HIM BECAUSE I CAN ONLY THINK THAT THEY ARE LAZY BECAUSE HE TRULY IS ONE OF THE BEST

What's not to like. His black and white approach to the world is very interesting. Sometimes I think emotions get lost in the numbers. I know. I know. No time for "bleeding heart" economics. Have recommended him to others and will continue to do so. Thanks for the perspectives Wegman!

Wegman was the best teacher I had in my college career. He reserved a lot of office hours for out of the classroom help. Very hard, but rewarding.

Best public school teacher i've ever had

Mr. Wegmen truly cares about his students. Do not take his class if you want an easy A. He is the only teacher I know who comes to class on his day off to have a study group before his tests. Make sure you know Linear Algebra before you take this class or you will get lost. Go see him if you get behind. He is awesome.

took him for micro. difficult but not impossible to get an A. read, take notes, and office hours are a must

He completely changed the way I think about the world. It was a difficult class and requires a ton of work, but the man knows what he's talking about and wants to make sure you know what he's talking about too.

Very fun guy! He made waking up for a 7:30 am class fun! But watch out... he is a very very strict grader. Unless you are a die hard economics fan, you will have trouble on your hands.

Wegman is HILARIOUS. He does his own thing while he's teaching; sometimes you'll go kinda slow and other times you'll go really fast. But he teaches it, and he teaches it well. He's only hard because he expects you to know your stuff. You need to know it and go; there's no time on tests to look up at the ceiling and wait for the answer to come.

Great teacher. His dark sarcasm and cynical humor are great. While he doesn't get Modern slang, he is full of classic humor. He is difficult but his love of the subject will keep you on the edge of your seat. Take his classes only if you are truly motivated to learn. He won't give you his opinion and he doesn't care about yours.

He expects you to do your absolute best and put everything into the class. Is that too much to ask? For some people it is and that's why they don't like him. Pay attention in class, study the concepts, and practice the essays. You will do fine if you do that. He really isn't as hard as people say. He's actually pretty good, and he's funny, too!

Great professor, my economics interest was thankfully fostered and nurtured by him and I continued to complete my B.A. in economics. I feel that if students do not like this professor it is because they did not do well in his course or they are not use to working hard and using their brain.

Wegman is truly the best teacher at the srjc. you will not go wrong taking econ with this man. he is knowledgeable, entertaining, and humorous. you are graded soley on tests so attendance and reading are important to passing the class as well with practicing the essays on the test. interesting stuff that you want and need to know! take this class!

Economics is not an easy or simple subject. Wegman does an amazing job of making it relevant and making it clear. This is a class that you want to make sure to attend, a lot of material is covered in one sitting, also make sure to keep up on your reading, makes all the difference.

Wegman does a fantastic job at forcing students to do their work. Contrary to some comments here, he teaches everything he tests on, and will push back exams if he thinks he hasn't taught all he needs to. He also manages to find time for some stories that relate to the subject and add to the overall classroom experience.

By FAR the best teacher at the JC. I dont know what some people mean with their comments but he definitely covers everything on the test and gives you tons of examples if you go to his office/study groups. He also gives great advice. All he expects is you to do your work and an A is totally accessible. Plus his daughter is AWESOME! ;)

GREAT!

The best teacher I've ever had. He is very clear and always makes sure everyone is on the same page. Attend class, take a lot of notes, read the book, bring what you need. VERY BASIC college rules. He is always open to being proven wrong and will always change things when needed. visit him in his office and ask questions. it IS possible to ace it.

Took him for both 1A and 1B, loved him for both. His lectures are very clear, and he tells you EXACTLY what will be on the test, and I do mean EXACTLY, so they're easy to study for. You can bleed points if you make careless errors, but you shouldn't if you study. He's incredibly helpful and hilarious. Econ with Wegman is an amazing experience.

Jack Wegman has a mad-scientist edge to him that keeps the class hyperenergized and often laughing as he drills basic economic principles in your head. As I found out, you absolutely cannot neglect to study or come to class, although he's not taking roll. The best part of the class is the shift in how I read the news: I ****ing understand it now.

Difficult class but a great teacher. He will seemingly go off on random tangents and seem crazy at time but by the end of the class you know it was something he meant to do. Very entertaining teacher and I'd recommend him even though I dropped because of difficulty. Do the readings and study for test or else.

I remember walking out of his class every morning and saying to myself, WOW! i really learned a lot. He not only teaches you economics, but a whole new way to think. Wegman is the craziest teacher I've had but a really good one. He really teaches you the info, When i read the news now i know what they're talking about!!

I LOVE Wegman! He is like a shot (or two!) of red bull in the mornings. He has the best intentions and really wants you to do your absolute best. His lectures are clear, and he occasionally goes off on tangents, but they make the class fun! I hated economics one year ago, but he's made a believer out of me. I will NEVER regret taking this class.

Wegman takes an interesting apporach. Half "scared straight" and half technical lecture. He forces you to do the footwork yourself which is not unreasonable and offers excellent study groups before tests. He isn't crystal clear on expectation, sometimes overstating and sometimes understating them. The lectures would benefit with powerpoints added.

Game changer! If you opt for another teacher because you perceive them to be easier or ?you're just not THAT serious about ECON? frankly your depriving yourself of an experience in life that you simply can?t put a price on. I wish my boys were just a few years older so they could get their ?asses kicked? by Jack at the ?Harvard of the West Coast.?

Mr. Wegman is excellent teacher. Yes his class is demanding but if you put in the work you can get an A. Wegman makes himself very available for help but you must seek it. Don't miss class. He teaches a lot you won't get from the book and class is fun! If you think Wegman is too hard then don't bother going to a university after!

Wegman is demanding and difficult, but he is a very good teacher. The bluebook part of the test is strictly the graphs you've been doing for the past month, so if you've been to class and have studied, you won't have problems. Wegman is crazy and fun, but don't get on his bad side. Just be a good student and study and you'll be totally fine!

Favorite teacher at the JC. Difficult, but extremely fun and funny. Makes you learn, but is very helpful. The only reason people would give him a bad rating is because they don't want to put in the effort and do the work. If you are a good student, you will love Wegman!

Wegman is easily my favorite teacher at the JC. His lectures are fun and engaging, and class is always fun. Wegman is also very knowledgeable about his subject matter. His tests are hard, but with plenty of studying are doable. In a nutshell, study and know your stuff and you will be fine. As I said before, a very good, albeit challenging, teacher

Wegman was tremendously influential on my undergraduate ambitions, and he inspires passion for scientific study. He tells the class that if they want to compete and succeed, they should study math. math and computer science. (and econ... but I'm not so convinced) :) Thanks Wegman, I hope you can be an A!

He's going to make you work hard, and you will emerge from his class smart and with real life skills and information. His style isnt for the sensitive, but if thats the case you prolly need to be in his class more than the rest of us. Wegman is awesom!

Professor Wegman is an excellent professor. Make sure you are completely comfortable with doing math really fast. (His tests are strictly timed.) He has convenient office hours, a practice session for every test, and tons of links on his website. He will help you learn. Highly recommended for serious students!

Perhaps the most engaging, entertaining and influential teacher I ever had. His teachings have had a profound effect upon both my professional and personal life. He is the teacher I would most like to be able to consult about real life matters as I work my way through my career.

Jack's a teacher who really respects your education- he's tough but there are no guessing games, he's very clear about what to expect on a exam. I wouldn't think of taking another professor for Econ. GO GREEN Wegman!

Incredible teacher, honestly even if you're not studying anything to do with Economics take Wegman's class he is truly a genius teacher who just seems to make everything "click" into place. Very interesting class!!!

Amazing teacher, take him if you actually want to learn something and not just cruise through life. Take control of your future

A demanding, yet incredibly thoughtful professor. the amount of study time is measurable to a 5 unit class. He is brutally honest about what is required to succeed in his class. If you have a girlfriend/boyfriend take a break for a while until the class is over (JK). Thank you so much Wegman!

Amazing teacher. VERY loud and passionate about his subject. He has a policy to not teach ANY opinions, only facts. If you don't believe (or understand) something he says, he encourages you to make him prove it to you. Best ECON teacher EVER.

This guy is the best teacher at the JC. He lays his expectations out very clearly, and if you simply listen and do the work, you will get an A in his class. No laziness in Wegy's class. And better yet, this teacher doesn't push his political agenda on students like 98% of the teachers at the jc (always a liberal agenda too). Love Wegman best teach

By far and away the best economics class; from both an informative perspective and academic. Not only will Jack Wegman give* you a great understanding of how the world works, but will also give you a solid foundation for future courses that involve econ. *Give being a huge understatement, be prepared to put in lots of work.

They should sell tickets to Mr. Wegman's sections. Every class is a floor show that requires you to fasten your seat belts and hang on. He takes no prisoners but you learn more than than Macro economics, you get a big slice of life. He's one of the best, anywhere and his students end up everywhere! Looking forward to 1B.

Incredible teacher, honestly he is hilarious and teaches you about real life. If you don't want to work hard don't take this class

He saved my life.

Great teacher with fun lectures. Nobody has mentioned his tests on here though. He doesn't write them so the wording on multiple choice tests can throw you off, but thats not even bad. The hardest part is managing time. Unless you can hand write essays super fast, you'll probably run out of time. Take his class for sure, just be prepared for tests.

Must take this teacher before you leave the JC! He's one of the teachers you take and tell people he changed your life, I've heard it from multiple people and it ended up being true. Enjoy!

Jack is a handful. His lectures are very bias and irrelevant. He is extremely conservative and bashful on liberal views. However he is hands down the best Econ professor at the JC. He is also really nice out of class. Didn't pick up the book and got a B. Could've gotten an A if I read. Overall you learn a lot of key knowledge. Take the class.

Wegman is a character. Pay attention. He has a lot of wisdom for young college students. He gets frustrated when politics is brought up as he teaches Econ theory. I thought he was tough, but I learned a lot. I found him to be very helpful both in and out of class. There are plenty of opportunities to succeed. Did not ANY see co-ed preferences.

Very good teacher, cares a lot about his subject and how it applies to the real world. Not an easy A, but gets your ready to transfer anywhere in the state. This guy is a baller.

AMAZING teacher!!! If you are the type of person to just be lazy and cruise by don't bother. He will teach you a lot if you are prepared to work hard

Just pay attention to what he has to teach you. very clear and helpful. I have to take both econ1&2 for my prerequisites. I was even scared before I take his class but i had no choice that I had to take econ with him. I have to say he changed my life and made me think about majoring in Economics! so Glad to have him before I'm transfering

He definitely knows what he's talking about when it comes to Econ but I definitely don't agree with his grading style. He bases your grade solely on 4 exams. No credit given for homework (which you don't turn in) or attendance. Not a good class to take for someone who struggles with the subject.

Another spectacular professor at SRJC. He only asks that if you consider yourself a student, you act like one. Grading can be a little hard on blue books, but he is always, ALWAYS available to clarify ANYthing you may need help with. Engaging and intelligent. Grading is tough but fair- adjusted to account for this strict standards.

Wegman is something else!He is a great instructor and cares deeply about ECON. I am an A student and got a C in his class because of the time constraints where the exams are concerned. An A is possible though. I struggled in his class but when Ben Bernanke speaks I understand every word he says and that is thanks to Wegman.

Wegman has great lectures and is passionate about the subject. Expect GPA related rants because he is involved with the transfer center i believe. I've received straight As all through college until this class. I received a C. Advice: read the text book THOROUGHLY because he does not write his own tests so class material is only half the test.

Wegman is a fabulous teacher! He is very easy to talk to about college issues and answers any question you have. The class is always inspiring yet difficult. Definitely need to read the txtbk for tough exams. Totally changed my mind about economics and I now understand the world much better!

Wegman is a great teacher. Very hard class though. He is clear about his expectations, which are very high. Do not take his class if you are not prepared to work your butt off. Great information and conveyed with true conviction. He is a bit eccentric but it works in his favor for this class. Attend his study groups!Most helpful thing for his class

He is one of the best professors I've ever had. His class can be challenging if you slack off but he is good at teaching, very knowledgeable and helpful. If you do the work you will come out knowing a lot about economics as well as better understanding of how the world works. He is intense and eccentric but it works well for him.

Wegman the best instructor I've had at SRJC. He is clear, funny, helpful, and honest (sometimes brutally). He's not a fan of getting challenged by students. His tests are insanely hard. His best qualities as an instructor are his ability to entertain and motivate students. Enjoy your chili pepper Wegman.

Wegman is the best teacher I have had at the JC. I have learned so much in his classes and actually enjoy learning the material. He is difficult, but if you read the book and really spend time studying the material you will do fine. He is always willing to answer questions and help during his office hours.

most inspiring teacher ever!!!!!!!!!!!!

LECTURES ARE EPIC. They really are as he rants and raves about not stupid things. Tests are hard but are mostly as he describes. You can get by without reading the book if you are at every class.

Wegman's speeches and love for teaching econ inspired me deeply to form my first selected major of Business econ. His lectures are very clear and he explains the material well, and he also takes time before every friday of a exam to have a study group. I definitely would recommend him for econ if you believe grades are "earned" and not give .

This man is an amazing teacher. He will teach you college level stuff. His tests are a PAIN. Never enough time to complete them. Best advice? If you have the option to skip the blue book, DO IT. You won't complete your tests otherwise. This man will expand your mind and make you think. He is VERY clear. Too bad his homework and tests aren't.

Wegman is absolutely an amazing professor. He makes lectures entertaining and clear. He has such a bubbly personality, that there is no way you will get bored in class. On the other hand, his tests are difficult; plus, no graded homework. 4-5 tests a semester and it is not based on a curve. You actually have to WORK for a good grade in his class.

Wegman's class was definitely challenging, and required a lot of studying. Making friends you can study with for tests is a very good idea. Also, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HIS STUDY SESSIONS. He covers material at these meetings that he may have left out during class. Participate, listen to lectures, and make sure you understand and you will do fine.

This was my favorite class I have taken ever. Jack is an inspiration to all levels of students, he explains the material very well but does not cookie cut things for you, which will help students advancing to the next level of college. If I could I would take him again. I would rather have a teacher that I learn a lot from than an easy A. Great Guy

Life changing! He couldn't possibly be any more helpful, clear, or fair. His lectures are extremely detailed, his office is always open for questions, and he does everything he can to set you up for success, but, you have to put in the EFFORT!! Tutoring, study sessions, homework (not graded) & reading will help you pass. He is a REAL college Prof.

Expects a lot, but you get a lot out of the work. He says at 1st class, of the 50+ students here, only 15 will make it through to the end of the semester. His lectures are explosive, and he doesn't have issues waking up students that may be sleeping in class. Very thorough, helpful if you put the time to meet him during his office hours.

Only take this class if you are having this class as your main focus. He has amazing lectures and I learned so much but he expects a lot from students. The final was 80 multiple choice questions and 36 graphs w essays in a blue book. I didn't finish most of the tests. Always be prepared and sit in front of the classroom and be attentive.

Extremely hilarious, tries to relate everything to economics. Not a good class if you're shy about public speaking. I'm usually a great multiple choice test taker (always As and Bs), yet I never finished an exam, never enough time! I did all the homework & attended daily, I BARELY scraped by with a C. You must do the reading and his "extra" links.

Wegman is incredibly clear about what he expects from his students. If you do not attend class and study you will definitely fail. He does not let students 'get by' which is how all college classes should be honestly. I got an A in Econ 1 despite not getting an A on all the tests, and so far Econ 2 is going even better because I know what he wants.

I took this class in 2001 and it changed my life completely. Truly inspirational. No BS. At the time I wasn't seeking out inspiration, I was a smart ass 19 year old kid looking to grind out GenEd before transferring on. Now, in my thirties (with a career, family, etc.) I look back and remember this course and prof as one of my all time favorites.

A truly inspirational instructor. The only things you will be tested on are those that he has explicitly said in class. Expects extremely thorough essays, or you won't receive an A. Makes concepts follow each other very logically. The current event quizzes are hard, as potential material is vast, but their point value is low. Will change your life.

Wegman's class was life changing! Although it did require work, it was his class that made me change my major to economics. To study I went over the vocab, and got together with a couple friends and reviewed his lecture notes and the math. Read the chapters, do practice problems, TALK TO HIM. Absolutely do not miss a class. This is how I got an A.

This is hands down the best teacher Ive ever had in my life. Literally will change your life! He is very clear with what is required so do the work and dont be mad if your grade reflects your lack of effort. If you listen and read and study he will change your life. I constantly think back to Econ 1 & 2 and thank god I had Wegman!

Professor Wegman was a phenomenal teacher. He genuinely cares about economics along with his students and their futures. The class is probably the single most difficult class I have taken at the JC. You have to show up every single class and read through the textbook if you want an A/B, less for a C. Grade consists of 3 tests and 4 short quizzes.

I took Wegman for Econ 1 and 2. Hands down the best teacher I have ever had. You learn more in his class than you could possibly imagine. He is so passionate about Economics and it is shown through his lectures. He makes learning fun and interesting. However he also makes you work for your grade so be ready to study many hours a week. Amazing guy

If you get the opportunity to do one thing in your life. ONE THING...... take this class. It will change you. It will slap you in the face and make you think "what is my purpose on this earth?" There is not a single instructor on campus that cares about his students more. Period. You will walk out of every lecture ready for wherever life takes you

I took Wegman for Econ 1 and Econ 2. Good sense of humor. Great lectures. Expect to work for the grade. I'm now an applied math/econ major at UCSD. I feel completely prepared for my classes.

Wegman was a great econ teacher. He covers important topics in depth in class and expects us to read the textbook outside of class. If you read the textbook and do the practice test, getting an A in the class should not be a problem. I never got below a 95 percent on a test. The tests were a huge part of the grade.

I am a business major and I thought that this was a very hard class. The tests covered material that did not come from lecture. Lecture only taught us how to do graphical things such as supply/demand graphs. The main portion of the test material came from reading the textbook and playing his powerpoints. The tests were not easy to say the least

Macroeconomics with Wegman required work. I put in several hours a day in his class in order to learn and master the concepts. He's a very smart guy and Id highly recommend him. Hope to take him again soon.

Professor Wegman is a genius, hands down. This class was not easy by any stretch of the imagination. However, if you go to class and read the textbook the class will start to make sense over time. The exams heavily covered materials that were never taught in class. You have to read the textbook and learn large portions of the class by yourself.

I took econ with Mr. Wegman last semester and I thought that he was awesome. He is a very cheerful guy and will not hesitate to help students during class. In order to be successful in the class, I heavily relied on studying my notes and going to his office hours.

Wegman was a strict and fair teacher. You get exactly what you put into it. The tests were difficult and required lots of time devoted to studying. Dont take this class if youre not serious about economics.

Wegman is probably the best Economics professor at the SRJC. His years of experience in the classroom makes him a fair and good instructor. We were expected to read the textbook (shocker!) outside of class and he taught the class as if we did. The tests also had questions from the textbook that were never talked about during class.

I took Econ 1 online with Wegman last semester. I really liked the class and he created a very positive learning environment. The tests were very difficult and required a lot of studying. I knew that this was going to be a hard class, but at least Wegman made it enjoyable. I am going to take Econ 2 with him this fall.

This was an easy class for me. I had to do a lot of learning by myself out of the classroom. Mr. Wegman wont go over all the tested material in class and his tests have material that comes directly from the back of the textbook. You have to be independent and study smart to succeed in this class.

Mr. Wegman was a tough grader, but at the same time he was very understanding of our weird circumstances this spring semester. I loved the positive vibes that he brought to class every day. Econ was probably my hardest class last semester, but Wegman made it fun and interesting.

I took both Econ 1 and Econ 2 with Wegman. His class was fast paced so you have to be ready for that. He knows a lot about the topics he talks about which makes the class easier to grasp. There a couple tests in his class. They are all worth a big chunk of the overall grade so you have to do well on them.

He is a great teacher who tends to have a lot of energy and is passionate about teaching econ and tries his best to get everyone to understand it. I had such a great time that if I could I would've had him for econ 2. His tests are challenging but he does a great job trying to get you to understand the subject.

I took wegman's micro class last semester. It was pretty cool and we frequently read the economist magazine in class. I learned a surprising amount about today's economy just from reading the economist. Tests were based off the textbook and his online powerpoints. Nothing really surprised me, but lots of other students found them to be hard.

Amazing professor that cares for his students' success. This online class has about 2-3 hrs of prerecorded lecture a week and lots of reading. Wegman offers live zoom study groups 2x/week. No homework is actually graded, but you will need to do it and read in order to pass the tests. He grades solely on exams and there are 5 exams a semester.

Class meetings- not mandatory and were recorded to watch later. 4 exams. No assignments. No extra credit. Super hard class. But you will know what you need going into the final. He struggled a bit with the his lecture videos. Be prepared to watch him prep for lecture 1/2 of the time with no lecture content. Very knowledgable. Responds to emails.

This was one of the hardest classes that I have taken. However, Professor Wegman did give us everything that we needed to learn the objectives. It was not easy! It was a lot of work, a lot of lecture to watch and a lot of reading and all tests. BUT I did walk out with having learned some Economics. If you do the work, you will be fine.

Amazing & great professor! You have choices to choose your textbook. Lots of video lectures & reading the assignments are doable. Office hours are available every week. This is a difficult class, I appreciate the discipline very much & the lessons learned taught by my professor. I did walk out confident which he help prepare & nurture my future.

Great professor!!!! I didn’t get to finish the course his teaching ability is amazing I actually enjoyed learning in his class. Do the homework assignments, your time listening to the lectures, and reading your textbook. He gives you plenty of practice exams to prep you ready before your exams. I encourage you to take his class.

This guy is awesome. I took him for econ 1 and studied rigorously. I walked away with a B in that class, but a well earned B. I basically got a D in his econ 2 (macro) class years ago. Although I had to retake this class several times afterwards There is a lot I still carry with me to this day because of his lectures. Thank you

Course was demanding but not a surprise for a economics course, Wegman does a really good job answering your questions and is nice if he messes up, but beware if you procrastinate its almost nearly impossible to catch up, and say goodbye to your A in the class. Overall, I'm really happy I had him as a teacher, he has enthusiasm teaching economics.