nice teacher, very helpful with homework during office hours and has a good sense of humor...class is difficult but the problems that are assigned are helpful for the exam. try to go to class unless you like reading the textbook

Really funny prof the videos are really good, hard problem sets but gives answers in class and during office hours

lectures are good because he talks about his work experiences, uses online lab for homeworks and quizzes and drops lowest exam score

Must take for econ majors, super cool prof

he is helpful and nice, go to the lectures. he tells you all the important stuff and what will be on the exam, grades easy

cool prof, easy grader

Class was not too bad, I learned a lot. The good thing with this prof is he shows how this stuff works in the real world and how to apply it. I would take the class just for that reason.

very knowledgeable, exams are difficult but nice grader

take it not much better

Really nice, lecture is straight forward

love this prof, really nice but tests can be difficult, focus on what he tells you it will be on the exam

Nice prof. Class is easy but exams are challenging. stay on top of your game. lecture notes are pretty good and come from the book. You will for sure need the book if you plan to miss class or you just like extra sources.

Love this prof. The subject is extremely hard but I couldn't imagine taking it with anyone else. Must take! I got a B+ in the class and thought I was barely going to get a B.

I like this teacher alot...the lectures are straight forward and the tests are based on the lectures. If you come to class you won't get less than a B. If you study, you will do better. Trying to take econ333 with him.

do all of the homeworks, come to class and participate and you will get an A

Great guy he is on top of it, coming to class will boost your grade up

Reviews are right on...hard class but good teacher. I recommend it and from most of the people I talked to grading is on point.

Not an econ major so this was challenging. I read every chapter, did all the practice quizzes/hw/tests. Prof is cool & super hot. Don't miss class b/c he will give easy pop quizzes which helps your grade. Loved that he utilized the online portion of the book. Very helpful and convenient. Got an A- in the class.

He uses connect for the homeworks. Lectures are helpful to learn the material. I got an A- and never opened the book. He will go over the problems if you ask him too and exams are straight off of connect.

lectures are helpful for the exams, if you take notes you will get an A, cool videos and the homeworks are all online

Covered one chapter a week with homeworks due every week. He usually goes over hw at the beginning of class and then starts on the next chapter. It isn't outrageously difficult but be prepared to be challenged. I studied for a week before the exam and got a 85%.

good class goes by fast going to take econ333 with him

Fun class and wants you to learn ;.generous grader

This was a fun class, we watched some cool videos. Class is hard but I heard it always is. Helped a lot during office hours and lenient on the grading.

Challenging class but I found it very helpful for my major. Structure is Homework/Paper/3exams/Final. He dropped one of the exams which I thought was very nice and it helped my grade a lot.

I got a B+ in the class and am very happy. The concepts are easy but the math is difficult. Refresh on your calc before taking.

Class is set up as 1 homework per week, and a group paper that is about 5 pages. Homework problems are from the textbook.

Cool guy. Attendance isn't required. Great amount of knowledge and conveys it well to the class. 3 tests, hard. Online homework, easy. Group project, hard. Case studies, easy. Would recommend him. Book is "required", i never used it.

So far class is pretty easy. We use connect and exams are straight from lectures.

Very bright guy, I would take another class with him. you better make sure everything is submitted on time

Got an A in the class. Didn't think it was bad. All assignments and due dates are posted online don't be late

pretty easy would definetly take it again

Took this class online over summer so it's a shortened 1-month class. Wow. Expect to read 3 chapters each week, do 2 assignments per chapter, and a quiz at the end of it all each week. Plus we have a 10pg paper due at the end. I'd recommend not taking this class over summer. Might be better if it's spaced out over a full semester.

fun class would take it again

Easily the best online course I have taken. He gives a ton of information to use to learn the concepts. He also gives unlimited chances to get a 100% on the homework which is encouraging.

Easy class, every thing is online for you and posted in advance.

I have a lot of respect for him. He is the only teacher that will ask if you understand and reminds you of big picture ideas.

easy class, just attend and ask questions

Good Class, would take it again

fun class planning on taking econ 315 with him

Very interesting class

I got a B+!! Loved this class, grades usually are posted within 24 hours, gives you plenty of help for exams! Go Dr. G!

Exams are very similar to practice and assignments. Essentially follows the syllabus....

Solid class. I took it at night so everyone was pretty quiet but he got us talking. He gets a sample exam and study guide for every exam. Three problem sets and a project that were graded. No complaints

Easily the best econ class I have taken as an econ major. Great examples and stories. More than willing to talk to you and help you. In one class he spent 1.5 hours going over homework from the week before.

Great professor very clear in class and helps a lot on the homework. He does a lot of the problems in class with us.

I like the class he always asks if you have questions and goes over everything. The tests are a little difficult but he does give you practice tests which helps. One homework assignment for each chapter online.

Love this class. Helped a lot during office hours and lectures are never boring. 2 exams and the final. We had weekly homework and one paper.

Great teacher loved learning from him would take again. He is willing to work with you on homework if it is too much.

Great prof planning to take 335 in the summer with him. Answered all my questions during office hours. He is very knowledgable

Only 2 online hw assignments per chapter. 4 exams (final is partially cumulative). Exams are multiple choice & he provides practice exams which are helpful but not mandatory. 1 group project (10-20 pg paper split among 5 people). Teaching is not always clear but he is always willing to answer questions. Do the homework and this class will be easy!

Fun class I learned a lot. Homework is online with unlimited attempts. The exams were multiple choice. He said some of them would have short answer parts but he took them off because of the group project. I plan to take econ315 in the Fall with him.

Everything is very organized and given up front, no surprises. Paper, Weekly homeworks, and exams. If you study the homeworks and read the chapters from the book you should be fine for the exams.

Great guy and easy to learn from. Lectures are very methodical and he gives a ton of very cool relevant examples. I'm the only one in class that asked questions and he would take time to answer them. The exams are difficult but he gives practice questions to study from. I plan on taking Econ333 with prof G.

Very structured class, follows the book. Homeworks are through mylab with unlimited attempts. Gives study guides and sample exams. Overall I think the class is easy and plan to take ECON315 in the Fall with him.

This professor makes an already interesting class, a very understandable and fun one. Lots of work!! Exams, Homework, Case Studies, Group Project/Presentation. Make sure to do the assignments by their due date or you're in for a night of exhausting work.

Fantastic professor. I am very happy I took this class. I took it three times , once at the irvine campus and failed. The way he explains it makes so much sense and everything is straight forward. I have never had a night class fly by so fast. It is a hard class so be warned.

This professor comes across as a jerk, but he is not. Economics is tough and slackers are usually the ones that end up failing in his class. The exams are difficult but are doable. He offers chances on homework and essays. He also cares about participation.

Attendance is not mandatory but you have to come to class since he gives lots (more than 10) pop quizzes. There are 3 exams, 1 presentation and 1 paper. My group's presentation was really bad, but somehow I still management to get an A-minus. His tests are hard. You have to read and remember concept and very details.

Awesome Professor! Very hard class & lots of homework & a group project but very fun professor too! Make sure you don't miss any class & don't let your work pile up! You'll never be bored. His lectures are so interesting & you'll learn a lot. He's also a very nice & understanding person. Best professor I took at CSUF! He's such a gem!

One of the hardest classes I've taken In my 4 years of college. Lots of work. Managing the course load is essential to passing, especially if you have other classes. I learned a TON in this class. If you come to Professor Gurtovoy for help, he will help you. Show up to class, go the extra mile, and you will pass.

Lectures are entertaining, but do not reflect the amount of additional information you need to know. Therefore, you MUST read the textbook. Lots of reading and studying. Tests are a bit difficult. Semester long group project, 10 page research paper, and lots of homework due on exam day. The class is doable, but do your best not to procrastinate.

Pretty cool guy. I had him for ECON 333 and 335 at the same time. He is very knowledgeable in economics and finance, i recommend getting to know him, i definitely learned a lot by talking with him outside of class. There is a 20 page paper due at the end of the semester but you're just applying everything you learn in class. Quality over quantity!

Cool Professor. Study the material along with the practices he gives you and you'll be good. He's fair and wants his class to learn.

Do all the hw & good on group project . YOU will pass.

I highly recommend Professor Jason. He was really caring and willing to help me get through his classes. If you don't care, they don't care. There is a lot of homework, but if you are sure to do it all, you show up for class, and try your best you will pass his class. I took him for both lower levels Macro and Micro econ, and would take again.

Homework is very reasonable and all due the day of the test. Lectures were quite good, he knows his stuff. He doesn't demand total mastery of the material he just expects a fair amount of understanding. Tests are multiple choice but the final has a written section. Takes a while to respond to emails, but overall good professor.

I've taken three classes with Prof. Gurtovoy, 1 in person and 2 online. He's a great dude and really cares to help out. I would suggest taking him in person, however the online work can be helpful as well as long as it is taken seriously. Really appreciated my time with him.