Amusing, brings candy to class, plays music. Decent grading.

SOOOO Copacetic

alright you guys

He loves the Beatles and the Stones....and Rugby Shirts

most enjoyable prof I've had, unique guy...plays music, brings us food..he is great! Does claim to be retiring every quarter... alright you guys , Can I get it quiet please? , Is that copasetic with everyone?

Palmer is a funny guy, but he is very particular about small things. Make sure when you take the tests you round digits exactly how he tells you to. One mistake on a test can give you a D. For the tests read the side boxes in the book especially.

Excellent prof to take econ from...very funny! Stories about other econ prof's makes palmer an angel!!!

I am really happy that I had him as my professor, because I feel like I learned a lot. Some people just won't do well in his class because of the format, though, so if a lot of (simple) math and graphing scare you, take another professor's class.

I too am confused by the retiring comments, but if that's my biggest confusion in a class, that's great. Some people just arent' the type of learners that will benefit from his class. Music can be odd at times, but makes for easy atmosphere

man, i love this class. it's hard, but i like the prof. he blasts music at the beginning and end of every class -- and it's GOOD music! says copasetic and alright.... you guys a little too much, but hey, everyone has quirks. highly reccommended!

Palmer freaking ROCKS and that's all there is to it. If you take Econ 103 from anyone else you will hate yourself for it. I hesitate to talk specifically about his teaching practices because they must be seen to be fully appreciated.

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is everyone copasetic with that?

Palmer rocks!! i lucked out and got him as a freshman and everyone envied me. i was in his last class of economics that he taught, i feel so special. take him if you can do calculations and graph

He was the coolest teacher. I loved his class.

incredibly easy classes, funny music at the beginning, he brings pizza and candy on occasion, and he's always available for help, which you shouldn't need because the class is that easy. taking econ from anyone else would be dumb.

He is retired but teaches this class occasionally. He is funny and his class deals with doing more math than reading so if you are good atmath, this is the class to take. I love this class and if you get the chance to take it, do it

"Alright you guys", Palmer is a great professor. You have to be a lazy bum to not get an A (or even a B) in this class. This class is very easy and a high school graduate should be able to do the math. If you go to every class, take all the notes, and do all the homework then you will be fine.

What a weirdo

I only went to class half the time, but as long as I did the homework, I kept up with it. Sometimes he goes through problems pretty fast, but they're not hard. I studied for a couple of hours the night before the test and I read the chapters. Tests are easy.

I found his class to be really easy, but some of my friends struggled. Most of the class just focuses on graphing. He is very funny and a nice guy. I'd definately reccomend this class.

Palmer is great. wish he were still teaching full time. he's such a fun old guy, if you have a heart, you'll love Jan. Tests are just like the homeworks, so just be copesetic with those and you'll do fine.

Palmer's the man. He won't take any disrespect during class though - no cell phones, headphones or talking. Otherwise, it's easy as long as you take the notes and do the worksheets. Are we all copasetic with my analysis?

Palmer was a great professor. If you like graphs alot, this class is perfect for you. His tests were really easy. Basically in order to get an A on a test, you memorize the graphs, look at the notes for about 20 minutes, and memorize all the definitions on the outside edge of the book pgs. If you miss a test or 4, you can make it up on the final.

Palmer made ECON 103 my favorite class this quarter. He was a really interesting guy and kept your attention in class for the most part. Just make sure you your homework and memorize definitions, and you should have no problem getting an A. Is everyone...copasetic...with this? Is this...alright with everybody?

Like he says, his class either works for you or it doesn't. He presents the material very clear, 4 optional tests and the required final are all he expects of you. Class is a lot of graphing and work, but you will get a lot out of it.

is everyone copasetic?

Goes quick, but if you attend class you should understand everything! I would reccomend it! And don't talk he will hawk you down during lectures!

the key to this class is to go to class DO the homework and dont take any tests but the final...its really easy since he tells u EXACTLY what is on it. I got an A by doing that

Very fun and crazy prof. You will either like him or hate him. His exams were very easy, provided you do the homework, and actually read the book. If you do that, you can easily get an A.

He is fun in class but he can also be a jerk. DO THE HOMEWORK and you will get a good grade. The tests are exactly like the homework & buying the book is a waste of money. You dont have to turn in a test if you dont want to even after taking it, so if you think you did bad dont turn it in bc the final is easy and it replaces you empty test grades.

Palmer is the man. all you gotta do is be copasethic with what he says. Ceteris Paribus.

Pretty cool guy. Plays some cheesy music and really loud but it's not too bad. As long as you do the homework (which is a lot) you'll do fine on the tests. The only thing that really got me is that he puts questions from the book that he never goes over.

It's a 'weeding' out class. SI is VERY helpful. Alot of HW but optional, but it helps you 110% on the tests. The tests aren't bad. There are some questions from the book that usually throw me off, but if you do well on the problems, you'll get a B on the test. Nice Guy!

Palmer is awesome, but be careful... don't talk or you WILL get kicked out of class. Kinda funny but embarassing

Oh man. This guy makes me laugh. Like the others said, do the homework, I didn't find it to be that hard. Just as long as you go to class when there are tests and 3/4 days a week you'll be fine. Pretty cool dude.

Palmer is a nice guy and says some entertaining stuff sometimes. The class is pretty easy you just have to do the homework.

Ahw Palmer is so awesome!! Don't talk in class or he will get pissed off and kick you out. He goes through material kinda quick but goes over it so many times that it becomes easy. I think it is a fun class and he's a great teacher!!

Good teacher. Not too hard...Moves fast so if you get lost in class don't get flustered just try to catch up. Don't ever miss class! Will curve somewhat so that there are as many A's as F's. You pretty much get to make up what you want on the final. He takes off for rounding so LEARN HOW HE DOES IT and you'll be fine. I'd recommend him.

This is a very enthusiastic and funny professor! He blares music at the beginning of class to really wake everyone up! Very fun and not that difficult. Just go to class and do the workbook. He also drops your lowest exam grade. Don't talk, use a cell phone, or IPOD because he WILL through you out! It is kina funny though!

to pass this class all you have to do is go over the case studies in the book, go over some of the homework pages before the test, and go to most classes, if u do this you will get an A, plus he makes class fun, and you should learn the word "copasetic" since he says this every 4 sentences

My favorite teacher. He was pretty funny. Drops your lowest test grade. I only took one of his optional tests and got a B because i missed almost all of the questions from the book that i didn't read. I skipped the next three tests and got an A on the final. Very copacetic teacher.

Public Policy Economics with Jan is maybe the best class I've taken at OU. He's helpful and appreciates student opinion and input. Don't take this class if you don't like writing; there are no tests, but a 5 page paper is due every week. Attendance isn't taken, but there are generally in-class assignments, so make sure you don't skip too much.

omgg hilarious and SO EASY. all you have to do is look over the homeworks and you'll get an A on the test. I got a C last quarter in 103 then i took him for 104 and i got an A !

Hes pretty ok. He is funny which makes the class a little more interesting. But his tests are really short, so if you miss more than a few then you are in trouble. The math part is cake but he puts multiple choice on the test is almost to impossible, even if you do read the book/notes.

A great teacher! He will tell u exactly all problems in test if u attend classes frequently.

Funny, interesting teacher. Though attendance isn't mandatory, you'll fall behind without the notes and graphs. At first you won't think you need the book, but he bases most of his multiple choice around specific details in the book. The math isn't hard, it's the definitions and multiple choice that'll screw you up on tests. Nice guy though!

He gives a lot of homework and the course content is not easy, but if you go to class and actually do the homework, it is not hard to get an A.

Easy class, pretty chill guy, awsome music, only take at most two tests because the exam was extremely easy. TAKE HIM for econ 103 im mad he is not teaching 104

He is the man. His class is easy as long as you go to class. Don't listen to the other people, and take ALL tests. He drops your lowest one and they aren't even hard as long as you go to class and read a little of the book.If you do well on those you dont need to study much for the final cuz its pretty easy and very similar to the tests. Take him.

Is everyone copesthetic with this answer?

The man! Go to class and read the book before tests. He's not tough. Funny guy and he will make sure that everyone is COPASETIC after doing problems.

Awesome!

Really great. Probably one of the best I have had yet; the class is easy as long as you go to class and keep up skimming in the book. Sometimes multiple choice is tough but the problems are cake as long as you do the Aplia. Music adds a nice touch as well!!

By far one of the best teachers I have had yet. Palmer teaches everything clearly, and goes over it several times to make sure you understand it. he plays music in the morning to wake you up. as long as you do the homework and show up for class its an easy A

AMAZING teacher! he is by far one of the best at OU. he repeats himself so everyone can understand, and even drops the lowest test grade. as long as you do your homework and somewhat study for the tests, it is an easy A.

Funniest man alive! The tests are super easy.. make sure you dont talk in class or else he will get ya!

I took Jan Palmer's class in 1991 and just decided to check him out on RMP.com for the heck of it. Glad to hear he is still a beloved prof at OU! To this day I can't hear "Here Comes the Sun" without thinking of him! I loved his class.

He is a really good teacher. I have friends in other Econ 103 classes, that are struggling with the class. He is a really good teacher, he uses Aplia, which is an online form of homework..if you do that and pay attention to class..it's super easy. If you have the chance to take it with Palmer, I definately would. It's not a bad class at all.

Jan Palmer is great. As long as you go to class everyday and do the homework each night you should get an A. Reading the book will help for a few multiple choice questions, but you don't have to do it.

Go to class, copy notes he writes down and do aplia homework. easy a. and i actually enjoyed going to class. don't get caught with phone or talking, though

Great teacher! Go to class, take notes, do hw, and you will get an A. He gives you all the notes you need, just skim the chapters before tests. He cracks jokes and makes econ tolerable! Take him if you have to take econ 103!!

Palmer is the man. You have to go to class every day, but he'll help you if you have any trouble. You have Aplia homework every night- EASY GRADE. It's foolish not to do the Aplia. 4 Tests including the Final- he drops the lowest of them, and Aplia counts as the 4th test score. He will weight the final as more than 25% if you do well on it.

just go to class. all his multiple choice have to do with the notes he gives in class and he goes over the graphs in class. if you dont go to class, u wont get an a. Its an easy a. just go to class

Jan is the best! Lots of examples, very easy to understand. Share the book with someone else its expensive but needed. Drop one test grade. Homework everynight online but if you do it you'll get an A cause it makes you more then ready for the exams!

such a cute little man. a huge smart-ass, and simply hilarious. makes people feel stupid on the regular. tests aren't too hard if you skim the book and attend class. gives homework EVERY NIGHT M-F online. DON'T skip class or skip Aplia or it will ruin your grade. it's an achievable A if you take notes, do the homework and pay attention.

OHHH JAN PALMER. Don't miss class, don't miss aplia (which is online homework due every night). I never liked or understood econ and I still don't, but after putting a moderate amount of effort in, I got an A. He makes it pretty easy.

So glad to see Jan Palmer is still a favorite--such a wonderful man and professor. Took his 103 class in'95 and 104 in '97. To this day, I cannot listen to "Here Comes The Sun" and not think of his class--and the chocolates he took out of his backpack every morning and laid out on the desk for us to take as we came up to get our worksheets.

This class is not bad at all. If you go to class for the most part and do all the aplia it's almost impossible to get an A. Skim over the book and read the definitions and you'll be fine!

Jan Palmer is a hilarious teacher to listen to everyday. No class on Fridays, big class size so no attendence recorded. Online assignments mon-fri nights. Highly recommend taking with a friend, makes homework much easier to do together

Hard class, but if you go to class each day and copy down the notes, you will be fine! Be sure to do the aplia homework as much as possible! Even if you get C's on all the tests and come out with an A in homework...you'll most likely get an A in the class somehow. There is homework everynight however...

Palmer was a great teacher! He is so funny and his notes are extremely helpful. The tests are easy besides the multiple choice but there are only a few multiple choice on each test and they come from details in the book. He also gives homework everynight but its online and brings your grade up a lot. Overall, favorite professor so far.

Made econ bearable with jokes and his funny childhood stories. Drops lowest exam and aplia homework is pretty easy and helpful for the exams. Definitely take him if you can!

Everybody kopasetic with my rating?

Easy if you just go to class and do your aplia. Can be pretty funny too.

Awesome teacher. He makes Micro Economics interesting. If you go to class and do the aplia every night you hardly need to study for exams.

great prof. He made class fun and easy as long as you went. Aplia was easy just took time.

Palmer is an excellent professor. He's a little odd, but very helpful if you have trouble with math. His examples are easy to follow and he encourages people to ask questions. If you want to do well, Palmer will definitely help you. Aplia online homework is worth the time because you get a lot of points from it. He adds 10% to your homework grade.

Long live Jan Palmer, by far the best professor at OU. Everyone copasetic with that?

So I just came back from my last class with Mr Palmer. I am a international student.My friends tell me that most people choose classes using this site so i need to put this on. I just want to say that he is the best professor for economics. Its a challenging course, (thats y we come to college). He is supper funny. If u listen, he will be the best

Funny guy. Great teacher.

Funny Guy. Clear teacher. covers material well. gives lots of grades to boost overall grade. Take him if you can

Palmer is awesome, hilarious guy. Econ is tough, but if you have to do it, take Palmer. Class not mandatory, but you have to go if you want to do well.

This class is very easy, I got an A. Go to class everyday, dont miss or you'll be lost! I found class to be very interesting, he knows his stuff. Just copy the notes that he writes and pay attention and you'll be fine. Make sure you read the textbook, if you want an A you have to! He always has multiple choice problems on exams. Take Palmer!

TAKE HIM! You have homework every night, but honestly, it helps. A TON. Don't bother getting the book, I got an 84 on every test and never read anything. Grade based on 3 tests and homework & drops lowest test grade. He has some sort of curve ( I got an 84 on the 2 tests and an 85 for homework but managed an A in the class?) He's crazy, but good.

Good teacher, always has good examples in the notes. Go to class and do the aplia and you will have no problem. He is a little crazy but not to bad.

Best professor at OU by a long shot. Aplia online for homework every night which really helps your grade out. If you know how to do the math part of it, you can easily get a B without even understanding the economics. If you've gotta do 103, do it with Palmer.

The best professor at OU. He is funny and interesting. If you don't like him its probably because he caught you texting in class. Tests aren't too bad but homework will boost your grade if you do it. Makes it interesting and explains everything very clearly.

He is like really good. Makes sure everyone is Copacetic and gets it. Don't text, eat, talk, don't even breath or you will get kicked out or moved. Do your connect every night and you don't have to worry about studying for test. Make sure you know it.. And you don't really need a tutor cause they will confuse you. If you get lost go to him directly.. And he will make it better!!! HE'S LIKE REALLY REALLY GOOD! Knows his stuff guys!! Best teacher I have had!!!!!

Really funny professor and straight to the point. Throws in a lot of random jokes that make the class entertaining.

Do Connect... Dont Text, or talk, never skip class, and it will be an easy A. Palmer is a smart guy and it is quite entertaining watching others get kicked out.

Great teacher. Really funny. If you have to take Econ 103 or 104 try to take him. Me and my friends try and do impressions of him all the time. If you don't know what the word "copacetic" means before you take him you will learn quickly. Don't text in his class or he will walk up to you and tell you to leave. Do connect and you'll get an A

I didn't take 1030, so this class has been difficult. He talks to the class like we all are as educated on Econ as he is and it makes it hard to follow. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable but you need to go to EVERY class to get it. do NOT use any technology in class or he will freak out and throw you out instantly, then go right back to teaching.

Exams are based almost exactly off the homework. I took him for 103 my freshmen year and did not do the homework regularly and my grade suffered. I took him for 104 and did the homework and did dramatically better. All you need to do is do the homework. and read the book and you will pass fairly easily. Good guy and means well.

Palmer has been my best professor thus far. He always made sure students were "copacetic" with the teachings. There was Connect homework everyday, but the math on the exams will be a breeze if you actually do it. His tests asked very specific examples from the book (normally from the yellow box examples), so make sure to know your stuff. Loved it!

He is a very good teacher and you will have a really good understanding of the course when it's over. He goes slow enough and is clear so that everyone understands. Don't text in class, like seriously I got kicked out for it. Even with that I would say he was one of the best professors I've had. Do the homework, take good notes and read the book.

One of my favorite professors on campus. He is extremely clear with the content and basically gives you the questions that are on the exam. Definitely get the book, he pulls test answers directly from it. Easy class, doesn't let you use phoneslaptops in class, but honestly it is helpful, it makes you pay attention and understand the material.

hes ok. not my favorite professor. he's a good teacher but the material is very confusing

I LOVED Prof. Palmer's class. As long as you do the connect and keep up with him in lectures, its an easy A. He has a very odd sense of humor, which I thought was amusing, but others... not so much. You either love him or you hate him!

Even though there was homework online most days, it was pretty easy and quick to complete. While class was not mandatory, completing the homework is essential in getting a good grade. Dr. Palmer is very friendly and occasionally throws in a story that may or may not be related to the content. WARNING: the word copacetic will be used a lot!

I really enjoyed Palmer's class. No cell phones or it will get thrown across the room by him (and yes he really threw someones phone). Online homework everyday, annoying but very helpful because its the same thing everyday making it easy to remember for tests. Just do your online homework everyday and go to class everyday or you'll fall behind.

Palmer is a pretty funny guy who teaches in a clear and understandable way. His lectures seemed to go by pretty quickly and he does a lot of examples in class which are very helpful. Definitely attend class if you want to understand any of the material. There is homework every night online, but it is manageable and fairly quick.

Palmer is an awesome guy, not a bad class if you show up and do homework you should be able to pull a C off easy, homework every night but not too much. No electronics, if people say palmer sucks is most likely because they didn't show up and got bad grades or if they did they were told to put their phones away.

If you know how to draw a line, you can pass his class. There is homework everyday and the problems on the test are very similar. To get an A in the class, you should read the book. Palmer has some good stories and is funny. I enjoyed the class. As long as you can part with your electronics for his class, you'll be good.

Jan is the best at making you laugh! Do NOT let him see you using your phone!!

Really great professor, if you go to class you will understand everything and will do great.

I thought Jan was sooooo funny. I just really liked his sense of humor. As far as the class goes I got an A. His notes are so easy to follow and the test were not hard for me at all.