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Has a drowl sense of humor, has never been in the real world.
Actually made economics entertaining enough to stay awake for
His econ classes were excellent. Oh, and droll doesn't have a 'w' in it!
very cool
Great Teacher. Very Interesting and Entertaining. Was once on Jeopardy. If you have to take economics Take it with Jeff Holt.
He is a great teacher. He keeps class entertaining by using funny examples and joking around. He is a must take!
Very Funny, A good and easy, but interesting economics class, you will enjoy it!
Great teacher and very organized. He has a great sense of humor in class, but he's very dry one on one. Take him!!
his class is so easy!! makes college life much easier having him as a teacher
great teacher, very organized, funny,he wrote the text book for macro and microeconomics which makes following the material and studying very easy...this is not any easy class, but his organization and teaching method makes an "A" very possible
The best instructor that I've had at TCC. Whenever someone asks me who to take for Macro or Microeconomics I always recommend Jeff Holt. He's a must take!
wow, his class is great-an easy going guy too...not hard to do for an intersession class
the best and easiest teacher i've had at tcc. my best grade came from his class.. economics is supposed to be hard.. oh wait because he made it easy. WAY easy.
Took him for both Macro and Microeconomics. He's a great guy. He makes coming to class easy. I never thought I would enjoy econ, but since I took his class I have decided to change my major to econ at TU. I hope they have a couple professors like him!
Wrote his own textbook - Awesome teacher
wrote his own book one hell of a guy and if he ever needs a second job in order to have better financial stability he needs to be a storyteller he is the best this class was real cool and the best part is that he RAPS!!!!!
he is an awesome teacher with a great outlook on situations. his jokes can be kind of redundant, but it makes the student learn much better!
I recommend taking this class during intercession. It is really easy to grasp the material and he makes microeconomics enjoyable. I learned a lot in his class and made an A! =)
The very best ever!!!!!
He made it seem easy, but his exams were hard if you forgot to study!!! Had very interesting ways of teaching, like Gilligans Island and the production of coconuts.
Taking his class is highly recommended. He is a very good one !
Very clear, easy, and fun. Intelligent, funny (sometimes) Economics is generally a difficult course, but this guy makes it simple. Highly recomend
he is an excellent teacher. i was actually scared of this class ,but since i took him it's been a wieght off my shoulders. i'm going to take him next semester also.
awesome professor, explains everything in detail, i'm not the smartest person but he teaches where i can understand whats going on, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! plus he was on jepardy, that automatically makes him cool
I did not want to take this class. Now I'm taking Micro next semester with Professor Holt of course.
DEFINITELY recommend. Great teacher! Wrote his own textbook to make the subject more clearer and easier for his students! Very enjoyable class due to his teaching methods. Make sure to get enrolled in his class early as it FILLS UP!!
He makes economics fun and interesting- what a feat! Very concise and professional in lecture, grades reflect study habits. Economics book (written by Holt) has a permanent spot on my bookshelf.
Great teaher, do not take this course from anyone else. :)
best teacher I've ever had! Because he wrote his own textbook, you can just follow along and highlight as he lectures. You always walk out of the class understanding the material, if you didn't all you have to do is refer to the textbook. But class attendance needed for required points.
Good teacher, but sometimes it feels liike he is busier having a conversation with himself than actually involving his students in the lecture. Of course, maybe that's because no one in my class ever speaks up...His jokes are funny, but they get old if you had him for both macro and micro.
Awesome class. You don't have to write notes cuz you can hightlight in the book word for word what he writes on the board. His quizzes always follow what you have just covered and his test almost always are word for word the quizzes and homework. If you have to take the class, definetly take his
holt is a great teacher and he wrote the book for the class.
The best teacher I have had at TCC. The subject matter is not necessarily easy, but his examples are very helpful and he's a very good teacher. Plus, the book is only around $30.
I think he should stick more to the book he wrote. In class he uses terms that are different than what is in the book. I have trouble with economics anyway, and with different terms than what I was reading was just really confusing.
Jeff holt is a laid back goofy white guy and you will enjoy his class
Good instructor, easy to understand, and uses his own textbook. Doesn't involve the class in lectures, has a dry sense of humor, but a likeable guy.
Followed the book which was easy to understand. Gave us a paper showing everything that was going to be on the test. Made it easy to get a good grade.
He is a great teacher. He wrote the book and he expains everything in detail. He is the best teacher that I have had at this school.
This was my favorite course at TCC. His lectures were always interesting and he was very clear about what would be on the tests. His book was very easy to read. I didn't take his macro course and the other book had way too much information to remember everything. I learned a lot more from his book!
I loved this class. His stories and subject matter are fun adn interesting. Do your work and study for the simple test and you'll pass with flying colors!
Jeff is a goofy, nice man who really knows his material. Class lecture, notes, and book all mach because HE wrote the textbook, making studying super easy. Attendance is very important b/c of quizzes. Follows syllabus well. There is work, but it is simple. No projects or group work luckily.Gilligan!
I would recommend this class to anyone who's wanna take an economics class!!!
mr holt is a great teacher, his book is cheap, and the tests are from the book! just try to memorize most of the terms because they can be a little tricky on the test. I definitely recommend this class to everyone!!
Jeff Holt, Gilligan's Island, Macroeconomics Rap, and Jeopardy! all rocked my socks off this semester. With his enthusiams for economics, Professor Holt helped cement my desire to become an economics major. He's a smart man and a great teacher. He's one of my favorite professors at TCC so far!
Need I say more. I think everyone has it covered!! I don't think he could get a bad rating.
Great teacher, very funny, uses good examples that help you understand the material. Don't take anyone else if you're taking economics.
Jeff is a good guy and an excelent professor. If you need to take econ, take Jeff!! Study and go to class my firiend and you will pass.
GREAT teacher. Highly recommended for Economics.
GREAT teacher! TAKE HIM TAKE HIM TAKE HIM. wrote his textbook read it do the TAKE HOMEQUIZES, and homework in the his book with answers in the back and study you'll get an A great gpa boosting class. KNOWS ECONOMICS and he raps.
This was by far my favorite teacher, u have to take him. He wrote the book and if u have it than u can pass!! TAKE HIS!!
Best teacher ive had at TCC - great guy and teacher, makes himself look stupid to better teach u, never thought i would be good or interested in economics - Take him!
he is funny and real interesting. he is what all instructors should look up to. you need to take him as soon as possible!
He was an awesome teacher!! I would recommend him to everyone!
Very fun! Writes his own books so they are cheap and WORD FOR WORD of his lectures!
Jeff Holt is one of the best instructors i've had. Makes class fun and he is very enthusatic. Not boring at all. Take him !!!!
very good teacher. wrote the book so every quiz, homework, test is based off of it. the class can seem long on days but overall worth taking.
Loved the class, there isnt a better instructor for this class at TCC and probably not in the state. You will have to work for an A but not real hard if you just pay attention in class. He makes economics fun!
Oh man. I wish I had this guy a couple years ago! His class was challenging, yet interesting, and he has the rare ability to present material like this in a straightforward manner (Gilligan's Island, the Simpsons, etc. are used to illustrate points). I am definately going to take him for my microecon class next semester. He wrote the book, too!
Boo. Expected much more than I got. The quizzes and tests are not that hard- pretty much straight from the book. Everything is explained in donuts and koolaid though and it gets repetitive and concepts get confusing from the same examples. If you want to hear about donuts and not get any take this class- but I'd rather go to Krispy Kreme.
The best teacher ever! He is so funny. And his class is easy. He wrote the book. How many teachers at TCC can say that! He is so much fun. The best part is at the end of the semester, when he gives his micro/macro economics rap!
HE IS A GREAT TEACHER! VERY FUNNY AND SMART! FOLLOWS THE BOOK EXACTLY! HE ALSO GIVES LOTS OF QUIZZES.
Awesome teacher!! He wrote the book and everything he talks about is very clear! He is one the best!!!
Great teacher. Extremely clear on topics. He is very funny and uses great examples. Makes economics as enjoyable as it can be. Probably the best teacher i had at TCC
Makes a very boring subject interesting. He is very clear and he even wrote the book.
Awesome teacher, he should have been selected by president bush to be chairman of the board of governors. Great guy, makes learning economics fun and uses awesome analogies to make you understand better. Highly recommended.
Jeff is an awesome teacher, test are fairly simple as long as you pay attention in class and go over review questions. Funny and interesting guy. Great analogies. He makes economics enjoyable!
Awesome professor!! Jeff takes a moderately boring subject and turns it into a fun and exciting class. Would recommend to ANYONE!!
Really enjoyed his class. He kept almost everyone awake every day. Humorous and pleasant. Never had to ask for help outside of class as he explained everything very well. Study is required! If you have to take economics, take it from him. Besides, the book is CHEAPER than what you'll pay for the other classes!
Took Micro and Macro with Mr.Holt.Lectures entire class time, makes sure you get your moneys worth.No grade curve,will do great if you have memorization skills.No need to read the text,he wrote it and lectures verbatim.Wonder about any practical application in the business world that can be used from this class. Got what I put into it, very little.
Jeff is a rare find. He is very knowledgeable, wrote his own book, and teaches from it verbatim. His class is extremely fun and interesting. Recommended for anyone...this guy is the American Idol of professors!!
I've taken both his macro and micro classes. He makes economics fun with his jokes and stories. I wish he would teach some other subjects. He's smart, cute and funny what else could you ask for.
The subject matter is fairly challenging, but Professor Holt teaches it brilliantly. He uses stories that paint pictures such as defining macroeconomic issues with a non-existant container of Grape Kool-Ade or setting up an economy on Gilligan's Island. He is very funny and writes everything that is important on the board (a huge + for me). Great!!
Have good memorazational skills, you will be given a quiz after class. He quizes you to death!
He is such a good teacher. i was really dreading this class but he makes it really fun and interesting. never goes the whole class period and always stays ahead of schedule. gives take home quizzes that are an easy "A". i highly reccomend his class
Took both Macro, Micro from Prof. Holt.Keeps your attention with lectures. These classes remind me of the geometry class I took in high school, what application will it have in the real world. I see very little use that the information in this class will have in the real world. Nice guy, just didn't like the subject matter. Good memory a must!
I took both Macro and Micro and would highly recommend this professor! He sounds like an announcer and jokes quite a bit. He makes economics very interesting, for economics I suppose. Attend class often, take good notes and just listen really. He explains everything in detail. There are a lot of quizzes, mostly take home.
I have taken both the Macro & Micro courses with this professor. His tests and quizzes come straight from the material in the book. He is a wonderful professor. If you show up for class, turn in your quizzes, and do the questions at the end of every chapter you should do well.
Mr. Holt is a great teacher. I took him for both macro and micro. Dont have to take notes b/c its straight from the book. Attendence is not required but he does give out take home quizzes almost every class. You have to study but easy class. Easy A.
This guy is a stud! Very clear and helpful. Do the work in the book, it will show up on tests.
This guy is awesome! He wrote the book and doing so explains extrordinarily well. He is extremely funny, although he is not the best rapper(take his class and you'll find out what I'm talking about). Anywho, follow along in class because he teaches almost directly out of the book (it's best if you bring a highlighter). He's a great teacher and I wi
Best teacher I've ever had.
Great teacher. Highly recommend.
Excellent teacher! Sometimes has dry humor, but he is able to keep your attention through the whole lecture.
Easily the best Economics instructor among those at any TCC campus.
Loud and entertaining. Take home quizzes at the end of almost every class but doesn't even take five minutes to do if you took notes. He wrote the book and it's simple language (his lectures come straight from the book so just bring a highlighter!) Study for tests
Mr. Holt is a great teacher, he occasionally brings food and gives a take home quiz evry class period that only take ten minutes at the most. If you take notes and study the study guides at the end of the chapters you will do fine.
In my opinion, probably one of the best teachers at TCC. Knows his stuff, knows how to teach, keeps your attention. You really leave the class with a great understanding of economics. Take any class you can with him!
Honestly, I am not sure why he is teaching at TCC. He is far better than any teacher I had at OU, or for that matter, anywhere. Lectures are interesting and he ties them into real world matters to clarify. Funny, or at least he tries to be. Show up to class so you can take the quizzes, as you can't make them up (the one bad thing).
Mr Holt is one of the best professors I have taken at TCC. He takes a subject matter that could be rather heavy and explains it very interestingly. If you study the weekly quizes and homework questions you can easily pass the tests
Mr. Holt knows how to keep the class interesting. His class seamed to fly by. Test were right out of the book, so is the take home work. I would reccomend his class to anyone.
I had him for Macroeconomics. His lectures are not boring. He knows the stuff. You use the textbook he wrote, easy to follow. Take home quizes and homework. Test are fairly easy if you studied. It takes more effort to do bad in this class than to pass it. He adds in some humor to his lectures, very enthusiastic about teaching.
Extremely organized, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic about the material. Seems to care about whether his students learn. Entertaining; class flies by. Best professor I've had.
awesome teacher! wrote the book, which is also awesome. good study guide in book and makes class so very interesting and easy to understand. I will take him for next econ class for sure!
Jeff is so awesome!!! I took him for Micro and macro. The book, tests, and quizzes fit together very well. His book is also easy to understand. Write down what he writes on the board and highlight it in your book. Do the review questions and do the homework. Easy A!
I had Jeff Holt for Macro and Microeconomics. I enjoyed both classes, he makes the lectures very interesting and he keeps your attention. The book is well written(by him) and easy to follow. Tests and homework go right along with the book. I would definitely tell anyone that needs these subjects to take it with him, there's no comparison!
He was exciting and kept it interesting. Test were easy, there are take home quizzes due almost every class so attendance is a must.
Made economics interesting
The Best Teacher, I actually understood Micro Economics! Make sure you go to class, he hands out quizzes, they are easy. Make sure you study the ch reviews & the questions in the book for exams. He wrote the economic Book, so he knows what he is talking about & explains it well.
Had him for both macro and micro-he may possibly be the best instructor I've ever had! Makes subject interesting and easy to understand. Wish I could take him for every class i need!
The guy is OUTSTANDING. He was the author of the book used in class. I had no interest in economics prior to taking this class. Easy A if you put forth the effort. Study the take home quiz and the review after each chapter and your set
Mr. Holt is pretty good teacher. I enjoyed his class & was never bored because of his great story telling. He definitely knows his stuff because he wrote the book. Lots of in class quizzes but they are easy! The test are not bad as long as you study. =)
AWESOME teacher! Very smart, the guy was on Jepardy... Take-home quizes almost every class period.Gives you non graded pretest to help you study. Reminds me of Ned Flanders off Simpsons. Relates economics to Gilligan's Island. Very fun teacher, makes awesome brownies too. Take this Class!!!!!!!
Great Teacher! he has pretty amusing stories...you need to attend because he gives quizzes to take home almost every class that are really easy...his notes cover everything so you don't need your book that much...the tests are pretty easy if you study your notes
Amazing teacher! You would never think Gilligan's Island could tie into economics so well! You'll enjoy him very much for both classes guaranteed!
Everyone acts like this class is really easy,but I had to study alot to get an A.
This guy is amazing. Not much more to be said that hasn't already been said! You do HAVE to study to get an A. No doubt about it, but the book is awesome, the take home quizzes are awesome. The only assignments that you have to study for is tests. Easy B-A if you study at all. Brownies are great, he is hilarious too.
I love the way this Professor Holt teaches! He is another professor that is on the top of my recommendation list. If you are unsure about economics, take this teacher... he will make it easy to learn.... Gilligan Style.
i took both his macro n micro classes. guess what, he wrote the textbook! he knows what he is talking about. take home quizzes r given almost at every class. u have to study to get a good grade, but i got As on both my classes...
I would imagine he is the best Econ instructor TCC has to offer. If you take him, you will not regret it.
I took the 11 day Micro class with Holt. Very simple class because he makes a tough subject easy to understand. No surprises. Super easy quizzes and homework assignments. You can make a "B" very easily. If you put in a little more work you can make an "A". He's friendly and makes good brownies too! I wish OU had more teachers like him.
Very good teacher. He presents material in a clear and easy to understand way. He makes class fun. You will remember this teacher for the rest of your life. I'm surprised he is teaching at TCC, he is way above substandard quality that is common there. He could easily teach at a real college.
I went from zero interest to wow! Economics rocks! Jeff Holt is the bomb!
Best teacher I've ever had
Jeff is AMAZING! He makes the class so interesting! YOU HAVE TO TAKE HIM! I went to this website to look for a teacher, read his reviews and now that I've taken the class I get what everyone was saying. He wrote the textbook, he was on Jeaopardy, and he should be teaching at a University, he is absolutely wonderful and his brownies are good too! =)
Jeff.. what can i say... great guy, world famous brownies, if i was pres. he would be on my staff, lots of useful info i gathered under his instruction, understanding, helpful, funny, would take him again if i could. your nuts if you don't get in his class. he wrote the book you know. good luck!
I took Mr. Holt for both micro and macro economics. His class is very straight forward. He lectures straight from the book...he wrote it! he passes out 5question quizzes often but they are easy 10pts. He also gives a HW packet to be completed before the test which is easy NO trick questions. He gives a study test and study guide if you read over th
Jeff is a wonderful teacher! He makes the class sooo interesting! I'm taking him again next semester...I highly recommend him! He's awesome! :)
Believe every good thing you hear or read about Holt, including his brownies. 'Nuff said. TAKE HIS CLASSES!
I took Macroeconomics and Microeconomics with Mr. Holt. You will not find an Instructor at T.C.C. that explains the material better than he does. I only used one book for both classes which saved me money. If you need Economics than take Mr. Jeff Holt. Take home quizzes. Homework assignments and there were a total of four test. Awesome Instructo
He made economics easier to understand. He wrote the book that way. He doesn't use blackboard and his office hours are not helpful to people who work. I didn't think he was very approachable either. But, he gave very easy work, if you just read & do the homework, quizzes & study.
Best professor at TCC. Toke micro and macro with him. Got A's in both. Ecomomics isn't the easyiest subject, but he made it clear and enjoyable. Thanks Mr. Holt!
He makes me proud to be American! He should run for president! great Proffesor!!
Jeff is an awesome teacher, I learned so much in this class. Treats are good. Homework off sets test grades, I would highly recommend him for micro and macro economics. :-)
Holt uses many illustrations to make sure students understand. He brings homemade treats for full attendance. He wrote his own book, so he is always knowledgable and helpful to students, particularly those who struggle with math. The subject is very clear. Daily take-home quizzes, weekly worksheets, and tests that come straight from review sheets.
He is an excellent actor. Knows how to get attention of his students.
Great baker.
Holt is a fun and engaging teacher. He uses memorable real world examples, outlines his lectures on the board, and teaches straight from his own book. I took Macro and Micro concurrently, and because he is such an illustrative teacher, I had no problems passing both. I definitely recommend him. I wish he taught more classes!
Amazing Professor! i had no interest whatsoever in Econ but when i took his class! i went to every single of his classes! till the last day! His Examples are just flawless and easy to understand! He makes amazing Brownies! if he gets full attendance! also! we had brownies for finals! His tests and Quizzes are easy! MUST TAKE!
I dreaded this subject. However, after completing Jeff's class, both Macro and Micro, I have a ea unerstanding of the subject and it was enjoyable to learn. This class is simple, you attend lecture, pay attention, take home quiz almost every class, test after every 4 chaps and thats it! His teaching methods are awesome!!
Took Mr. Holt for Macro and Micro. Nice guy, Awesome teacher. Boring subjests but he made the classes enjoyable. Have to show up for class if you want to get a good grade though! Would definitely recommend him!
Great teacher, all time favorite in college so far, if you dont go to class you miss a lot. Lots of very easy take home quizes and 4 tests over 4 chapters each. GREAT teacher, worlds best brownies awarded the next class if you get perfect attendance.
I hate economics, it's a very hard and boring class but Mr.Holt is probably the best teacher for this subject. Take home quizzes almost every class, the test are very hard and time consuming to study for because he does not tell you what is going to be on the test. Take Mr. Holt if you have to take this class.
Professor Holt is an excellent teacher & educator, the best I have had the privilege of having a class with so far. He make the material interesting & accessible. He has a great personality & adds humor in his classes to keep it light. Go to class & read the text book & you will do well. Focus on the practice tests at the end of the chapters.
made a boring class very interesting and fun
LOVE Mr. Holt! Had him for Macro & Micro, worked hard and earned my A's for both. Come to class, take notes, read the chapters in the book HE wrote, use the study guides, take home quizzes, chapter homework, and practice tests. Test Quest come directly from here. Makes the class fly by and (yes) makes best brownies! Loves teaching Econ and it shows
Great teacher! As long as you study you can easily get an A in this class. Pay attention to his lectures and copying down all his notes really help a lot. I learned a lot from the class.
This teacher is awesome! Every class he gives you a take home quiz. They take 10 minutes to do and they are easy. You have 4 homework packs due during the whole semester. Also easy. Basically as long as you come to class, you're golden.
GREAT teacher!! One of the most informative and clear teachers I have ever had. You will always know what will be on the test. He wrote the book for his own class, so he is also very informed about what he is teaching. Eager to help his students learn
Economics just wasn't my thing, but I still learned a lot from his class. Make sure you study for the tests using both his study guide that he gives you, and also the chapter reviews in his book.
He is such a good teacher. You dont have to like economics to enojy the class. As long as you come to class, you'll make a good grade. He assigns a 5 question "quiz" every class reviewing the ch. you just went over. Those take 3 mins and they're half your grade. He wrote the textbook so it makes studying a lot easier. (what little studying you do)
wow! best teacher ever! Good/ funny lectures, he makes it very easy to understand even if economics is not your thing. If you go to class and try then you will make a good grade! and expect good brownies!
Mr. Holt is an excellent professor. His lectures are very smooth, informative, and even funny. He takes concepts that are rather obscure and explains them very well to his students. As long as you do the work he gives and study for the tests, you'll do fine in his class. Again, he's a great professor and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Most interesting class I have taken yet. Professor is a master in his field and TCC is lucky to have him on their staff. In this class, your grade is truly representative of your effort. Homework and daily quizzes are worth as many points as the tests. Professor has a methodical, well though out teaching method that makes economics interesting.
THE BEST TEACHER AT TCC HANDS DOWN! Organized, very smart, helpful, and hilarious! His lectures are very colorful, I have never laughed so hard in class! I took him for micro and macro and I wish I could take him for any other class required for my degree! The work load is not too difficult but you must keep up! I can't rave enough about his class!
Great teacher! He makes his class very interesting and fun. Just read the book before the test and you will pass with good grade.
Excellent teacher, very knowledgeable,he used excellent analogies to make us students understand better.I wasn't a good test taker, but I did pretty good on the quizzes (take home) and homework, so thats how I was able to pass. He's also pretty funny.
Holt is not the best econ instructor by any means He teaches outdated and incredibly biased information. I would not recommend ANYONE taking any of his classes. He is lacking professionalism and ethics as a professor. He even discouraged me from continuing his class because I would not swallow what he was teaching.
Good instructor. Took this course twice before at another school, and was finally able to pass with a C. So, you can at least pass with a "C" or better, depending on your work ethic. You will need the book, which he wrote.
Prof. Holt was the best. You must do all the daily assignments, which take like 5 min and do the 4 hw packets to get an A. Tests aren't too bad, just have to go over material and read the chapters. Pretty easy A, and he gives you brownies. Recommend for sure.
Mr. Holt was a very good instructor. The homework questions and take home quizzes help you prepare for the tests. The class in very straight forward. The lectures were interesting and engaging. He does a good job explaining the course material. Great class!
BEST TEACHER EVER! Takes a subject that would otherwise be difficult and turns it into simple, easy to follow concepts. Uses examples to illustrate what he means and ensures a simple way of learning for any student at any level. I highly recommend this teacher to anyone who wants to learn but not feel overworked. He also makes amazing brownies
Mr. Holt is wonderful! He makes things very clear,He covers a lot of information but you can pass even if you miss a lot of class if you read the book and do his homework and take the quizzes. The class is straight forward. Hes more than willing to help his students. He truly knows his subject and makes it interesting and easy to comprehend!
I had him for Macroeconomics. Best professor ever. Laid back as long as you do your work. Would take his class again anyday!
Professor Holt is awesome. He breaks things down to where they are easy to understand and finds ways to make his class interesting. I would highly recommend anyone to take his class. Just make sure to do all the quizzes that take maybe 3 minutes and the homework and you can get an A. Plus he is big into bringing the class brownies.
Show up. Do the SUPER SIMPLE take home quizzes. Complete the homework assignments (only 4 of them). Use his study guides found in the book HE WROTE to prepare for the 4 exams. You'll get a GREAT grade. I'd strongly recommend taking this course. He was a very enthusiastic teacher that made the class enjoyable.
Keeps you the full 3 and 1/2 hours, talks about his personal stories all the time to relate to assignments... not a quality class in my opinion
Omg I LOVE this teacher. He's SO funny! He makes everything so easy to understand by using everyday examples. He's very nice just don't make a lot of noise or interrupt him while he talks. He wrote the book we use so it's pretty easy to understand. He made Economics super interesting.
Jeff Holt is a great professor who is dedicated to helping students understand the material. His tests are not too difficult, but do actually test your knowledge. His use of stories to explain concepts keeps class interesting. Being fairly laid back and friendly makes him easy to approach. If you're taking an economics class, take his class.
If you need to take micro or macro econ (or even if your degree doesn't require it) TAKE PROFESSOR HOLT! I cannot tell you how great he is. Attend class, pay attention, take notes, use the study guide, do the quizes and the self tests at the end of each chapter and you cannot fail. A+ P. Holt!
Professor Holt was a great teacher. He kept the subject interesting by using real life examples. I was able to make an A in the class because i completed every (easy) take-home quiz, attended class, and studied a decent amount for the tests. I HIGHLY recommend Professor Holt, he makes the class interesting and informative and hes also a funny guy
Dr. Holt is awesome. He makes class interesting and gives you everything you need to pass with an A. Anyone who fails that class has to try to fail, he does everything to get you a good grade. Barely even attended class, e-mailed him for missed quizzes and his book is extremely easy to understand.
great teacher, knows his stuff, very smart. ATTEND EVERY CLASS. quizzes and homework is easy, best way you get answers to hw is following along in lecture. pre test are easy, do study guides at end of each ch, KNOW the review questions and take home pre test and should pass the class.
Professor Holt is a GREAT teacher, he really knows his stuff. He makes his lectures interesting and funny. Do the take-home quizzes, take really good notes and do the review questions at the end of each study guide and you’ll do great. I highly recommend him.
Listen, and listen good, all you have to do to ace this class is: Do well on the quizzes and homework packets, REREAD THE CHAPTERS AT LEAST TWICE THEN DO THE STUDY GUIDES AT THE END, reread the summary of the chapters before the test, and you'll Ace it if not get a B. Awesome professor, you'll be dumb to not take him!!
Best class I've taken at TCC. Jeff Holt is a friendly and funny guy and he makes economics interesting. Took him for Micro/Macro and got A's in both classes.
I don't often think of professors after finishing their class but I really miss Jeff Holt! I had him for Micro and Macro econ. It was challenging at times but I would recommend him to anyone. He literally wrote the book you use. Watch Gillian's Island before taking this course. You'll see what I mean. Sure wish he could teach accounting.... :
Great lectures. Hilarious, dry humor. Actually covers what is in the textbook so you can study by reading the textbook. Go to class, take notes, and do all the homework and you will get an A.
I really liked my economics class, it was a good and interesting class, and I recommended it to other students if they still didn't take it, because they will really like the class, and its not really that boring, but you have to show up to class and really work hard and do your work, or you won't pass the course and end up with a failing grade.
I really enjoyed my economics class, and I recommended it to other students, if they still didn't take the course, because they will like the class and the assignments are not that hard and they are really easy to figure out and they don't take a lot of time to work on. But you have to show up to class everyday or you will fail the course .
By far the best professor I've ever had! His lectures are awesome and he wrote the textbook so he everything he says you can find in the text book.
Highly recommended. Really knows his stuff and is clearly passionate about it too! If I wasn't graduating, I would take other courses offered by him. He wrote the book, and lectures just like he wrote it, but it isn't boring, it is explanatory! I couldn't read the book and pass but with lecture and book, I can't fail.
If English is your second language, take him!!! He is amazing, and explain things clearly. If you show up every time and study from his study guide, you will do well in his class. Best TCC professor ever!
Jeff Holt is the best and most informative teacher I've ever had. He relates all aspects of Economics to real life so that they're easier to understandrelate to. I took his class for both Macro & Microeconomics and am so glad I did. You'll need the book, which is about $75 for both classes. All the notes that you'd have to take come from the book.
Loves giving analogies to compare modern economics with Gilligan's Island and has a take home quiz every week. If he gets perfect attendance one week, the next he brings brownies... Aside from the (easy as all get out) quizzes, what isn't to like?
Basically if you do your part, you will do well in this class! Professor Holt is an amazing lecturer and gives out study guides and practice tests before exams. It is not an easy class but you will be just fine if you show up to class and apply yourself
Awesome professor! Funny writes everything on the board for notes! Gives homework out at the beginning of each section and you have until the class before the next test to do it. Very clear about the information! Take notes, you'll do just fine. Quiz almost every class, but they take about 30 seconds to do and are 10 pts a piece.
Professor Holt is probably the best professor that I have every had in college! He is very clear and fair about the work that he requires. 1-2 simple, take home quizzes every week. 4 homework assignments and 4 tests. Tells funny stories in class. Oh yeah, he brings brownies for perfect attendance! :) Taking his Micro course in the Spring!
Best professor I've yet to have at TCC. Taking him in the spring semester for Micro. I took economics in high school and thought I just didn't understand it, but taking Holt made me realize it's not that difficult a subject. Show up to class because the lectures are thorough. His brownies aren't half bad, either.
This guy is a hoot! He was a blessing to have as my instructor, and will be taking him again for Microeconomics. Quiz almost every class, but takes 5 to 10 minutes each. TOO EASY! Tests are not bad, but they thoroughly test your knowledge. READ THE BOOK! Not hard to read, as he wrote it. (If everyone shows up one week, he brings brownies the next.)
Jeff Holt is a hilarious guy and he makes class interesting. He is passionate about what he teaches and his approach is very understanding. Tests are a little tough but take notes, study the study guides at the end of each chapter the last two test he handed out a study guide and i passed the class with an easy A. Take his class!!
He just spouts out what he knows and writes it on the board. He told my class all of his questions for us are "rhetorical". Zero class participation makes what could be a great class the worst part of my semester
Amazing teacher. Really knows his stuff.
I really enjoy this class, this professor is hilarious and very informative. The structure is excellent and easy to follow. Exams aren't the easiest, but he does give you prep materials and if you study and pay attention, you should be able to score well.
Take him! He's one of the best Pro. of TCC
Jeff does a great job at teaching economics. He is very clear and you know what to expect every class. The homework is very easy if you just read through the chapter. Test are challenging, but if you do good on the quizzes (homework) than you'll do fine in the class! Definitely recommend.
Expectations are clear from the first day of class. There's a daily quiz that you must be in class to receive (or email him about your absence), there is homework for each exam, and he puts appropriate material on the exams. Largest plusses in this class were his humor and the lectures followed the textbook (which he wrote).
Holt is an amazing professor. He wrote the textbook for the class so all his lectures are directly from the book. I would highly recommend his class, you won't be disappointed!
Amazing class. I learned a lot. I took his macro and micro class. Study and do the homework and you'll do fine
Professor Holt is great at what he teaches. He is also the writer of the book, so everything he teaches is word for word in the book. There are 4 tests and 4 homework packets. There are also quizzes (only 5 questions) that are given each class period that are due the following class. If you're a bad test taker, these quizzes will save your grade.
Took Jeff for both micro and macro and he is great! He has really corny jokes and brings brownies to class if there's perfect attendance! Overall, if you study and ask questions you should do fine!
Mr. Holt is the author of the textbook you will purchase for Macro/Micro. He's very enthusiastic but is very thorough in his lectures which caused a lot of confusion with many of us. He will tell you his exams are rigorous, and they are. He doesn't really get the students involved which the material was already hard enough :/ I don't recommend him.
Jeff holt is a great professor, there's no reason to get anything below an A. I don't know why people think he's hard when it's one of the easiest classes I've ever taken and I'm not familiar with economics at all. I'm taking both his macroeconomics and microeconomics and they are both great He gives you plenty of material he gives out for studying
Mr. Holt is an amazing professor! He has a great amount of knowledge and passion on the subject of economics. He makes learning fun and memorable. I usually do not post on websites like this but he is an exception, I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for an economics credit to take him. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Jeff Holt is probably the best Economics professor throughout all TCC campuses. He teaches with passion and for someone his age he actually knows how to connect with students much younger than him. 190 points of take home quizzes, 155 pts of homework due before exams. If you don't go to class you will fail. Tests are not bad. Highly recommended.
Jeff Holt has been the most capable and engaging professor I have ever taken. I did two of his fast track classes back-to-back and it went by all to quickly. He teaches in a way everyone can understand and gives you many forms of help to help you prepare for each test. I HIGHLY recommend him. (Also makes lectures entertaining and engaging.)
Jeff Holt wrote his own textbook which is amazing! It makes it so easy to follow his lectures. He's enthusiastic about the topics covered. You HAVE TO STUDY for tests! He gives study guides though so it's pretty clear. Will be taking his microeconomics class next year. Do the homework and quizzes and you'll help your grade significantly.
One of the best professors I've had. He wrote the $60 book, use it for macro and micro, it is clear and directly follows the lecture and has study guides for each chapter that are very similar to tests. He relates everything to the real world. Go to class and use the study materials he gives you and you'll do fine. His brownies are delicious too!
Professor Holt is the best and is very clear! He wrote the book that you use in class which makes the homework and exams very straight forward. I highly suggest!
I personally learned all about my personal financial choices. I took both of his classes. He is very knowledgeable and wrote his own book. All lectures are from his book
Learning about the economy isn't as simple as it would seem, but professor Holt made learning incredibly fun and easy to understand. His analogies were my favorite!! Plus, he makes the best brownies!! I'll truly miss his class.
Go to class and you will pass. Awesome Professor!!! Very interesting lectures.
Mr. Holt was great! His lessons are clear and easy to understand. He does give some homework, but it's easy. He even brings brownies to class sometimes! Overall great teacher.
Make sure you bring a voice recorder to class. Jeff holt is one of the best teachers I've had in a long time. Lectures are interesting and funny, and he seems like he's there because he loves what he does, not just because he has to be there. As easy as his class was you still have to work, so don't expect an easy A. His textbook is cheap too, $60
You can tell that Jeff Holt absolutely loves teaching. His lectures are simple, yet informative. He lectures, and you will have a take-home quiz almost every class. The quiz is 4-10 questions and it comes straight from the book and his notes. Show up to class, study a little bit and you should have no problem passing his class with a B or better.
He's really into Economics, but he doesn't get carried away in lectures. He knows exactly what he's talking about & could probably teach in his sleep. Prof. Holt is super clear about everything, and he's glad to help if you have a question. Also, he's got incredibly corny jokes and an easy-to-listen-to voice. He bakes amazing brownies and bars too.
Prof. Holt is one of the best teachers I've had. He knows the subject very well which makes the lectures easy to follow. I even learned life lessons in this class; his metaphors and examples are very helpful. He does give quizzes almost every class but they are easy. Bonus: He makes amazing brownies!
I just wanted to drop back by Holts page and give him another good review just because I appreciate his work ethic that much. Took him in two classes last semester. Read your material and you'll easily pass with an A. Makes awesome brownies. Makes learning economics in either macro or micro fun, simple, AND you'll still know what you need for econ.
I can honestly say that Mr Holt is one of the best professors I have ever had. He explains the material in such a way that anybody can understand it.
I took both Macro and Microeconomics with Professor Holt and enjoyed both classes. His lectures, like any, can drag on but are more interesting and lively than most others. If you attend class and pay attention, you can get an A fairly easily. You will know exactly what material will be covered on the tests before taking them.
Professor Holt is very good at what he does. I took him for both Macro and Micro. His lectures are clear as day as long as you pay attention and he will take the time to specify if you have any further questions. He's a funny guy and is very encouraging. He also makes the best brownies that you will ever have, guaranteed! TAKE HIM.
Really enjoyed this class and his lectures, which he always relates to Gilligan's Island to simplify. I really did learn a lot in this class.
He's brilliant! I learned so much!
Mr Holt is a great teacher. He wrote the book. His lectures are amazing his tests are rough I finally passed on but it was my final. I worked really hard and I am proud that I passed even if it was with a C. I did great on all my homework and take home tests but tests killed me. I will be taking him again in the fall for micro.
Great teacher, he kept his lectures very interesting. He wrote the book so his lectures go page by page through the book, no jumping around. Wants his students to succeed and if you happen to miss class he was very quick to email you the quiz you missed. Class was straight forward. Best prof I have had at TCC.
Prof. Holt is a great teacher. He is extremely organized and has his lectures down to a science. He gives a quiz typically every class period that is worth 10 points and is extremely doable, these quizzes if done can save you a letter grade. The tests can be a little more difficult, but all the material is given to you and if you study they are NP.
Textbook is inexpensive because he is the one that wrote it. Textbook is easy to follow with great examples. He does lecture a lot but they are very interesting and well thought out. Quizzes are due every class (for classes that meet once a week) but are easy. Tests do require studying, but the information is all on the quizzes and homework.
I took Professor Holt for both macroeconomics (2013) and microeconomics (2023). His lectures are structured, very clear and directly taken from the book (so easy to follow along and highlight while you listen). He is energetic and gives many examples of the information given which makes it easier to understand/comprehend. I loved his classes!
This is the only class I have ever taken where I will actually miss going. He is so good at teaching this subject! He makes me excited to learn every time. I took Micro and Macro with him and I learned so much. Tons of easy point opportunities from simple take home quizzes so if you aren't a good exam taker this helps a lot!
Awesome guy. I plan to take him for Macro in addition to the Micro course i am currently in. If you pay attention in lecture and do the VERY minimal amount of work he give you, plan on an A.
Holt is amazing. His tests are a little hard but his study guide clearly goes over the study guide. The textbook he actually wrote. Also please, please do your fellow man a favor and never miss a class. Holt makes really good brownies when there is perfect attendance. Someone kept missing so we didn't get brownies that often.
Holt is a TCC legend he's by far one of the best professors I've ever had! He really cares about the material he's teaching and makes learning it fun. Took Macro last semester and had a great time and am now taking Micro and love it so far!
His exams are hard but the quizzes and homework are easy.
I've had Holt for two classes now and he is a very good professor. The textbook is cheap, points are easy to rack up outside of exams, and if you work hard, you'll get an A. Also, please please for the love of your classmates, DO NOT SKIP!!! He gives brownies for perfect attendance. Keep your classmates happy and show up to class!
One of the best professors I've had a TCC. Definitely read the chapters before going to class to make it easier on you. Homework and take home quiz points matter and can really help you out. Do the practice exams in the textbook and the ones he gives you and you'll be fine.
Jeff is good professor! He is passionate about what he teaches, the tests are tough. You actually have to study, the quizzes and homework will provide enough points to pass the class.
You get a quiz prettt much every class but its short
Highly recommend this class. It is clear what is expected of you. Usually have take home quizzes due at the start of every class. If you study for his exams and attend class, you can pass with an A.
Mr. Holt is a great and awesome teacher, there is a quiz mostly every class period, which are easy, but if you don't do the homework and study for the exams you won't pass the actual exams. He is a great teacher, pay attention and show up to class you will easily pass with a C.
Jeff is a great professor. Quiz due at the start of every class. 4 tests and 4 homeworks for Microeconomics. He brings brownies if the class has perfect attendance. I'd take this course again if I could.
This man is a pure genius when it comes to breaking down economics in an understandable manner. Attendance wasn't required for the course but I came to class every single time just because he made it fascinating. If you get the textbook, the homework is completely effortless and the tests are only as hard as you make them.
He was very nice but it was a lot of work.
His class was very interesting. I really enjoyed going to class. He is very passionate about economics and goes over all the information during his lectures that will be in the test. He does provide study guides for all his test. Make sure to keep up with his lectures and study up on the homework and study guide to succeed in the class.
Professor Holt was respectful to everyone. He wrote the textbook, so everything was perfectly synchronized.
He's a really good teacher and great lecturer. teaches well, gives a hand up but not a hand out. oh and he brings brownies :)
Amazing teacher. I was taking micro and macro for the first time together (different teachers) but Jeff makes Micro so easy to understand and makes his lectures very enjoyable and funny. I never did great on the tests he gave, they were somewhat difficult. Would absolutely take again though, one of if not the best professor Ive taken at TCC.
Professor Holt is a great professor if you want to know Econ. He wrote his own book, and all of the material is synchronized perfectly. The class itself wasn't difficult. I just highlighted, in my book, what he wrote on the board, studied it, and got an A. Highly recommend taking his class!
He is a really great instructor, who knows the material. He gives good notes and the notes related to the test.
One of the all-around best classes I've taken at TCC.
If you have to take macro/micro, take Jeff Holt! By far the best professor I've had at TCC for any class. Very interesting information. Easy A if you pay attention to lectures.
Best professor at TCC! Everyday I woke up early and excited for class. His lectures are so fun and he gives great relatable examples which make it easy to understand macro. He is really passionate about economics and he wrote his own book so its perfectly in-sync with the class. This is the type of teacher you wish all your teachers were like.
Mr. Holt is one of the best professors I ever had. He is very knowledgeable and learning Microeconomics from him is so much fun. He also bakes the most delicious brownies and if you want them, come to the class. I had a great time learning Microeconomics and will retake him for Macroeconomics.
This professor knows his stuff! If you dont come to class and take notes you wont pass, if you dont study before the tests you wont pass, and if you dont do the homework and quizzes you wont pass. The lectures can be a little dry sometimes but Holt tries to keep you entertained!
Absolutely loved the class. Aligned great with the textbook because the wrote it! Gives great real world examples to help understand complicated aspects of the economy. Obviously a master at his craft. Super fast and accurate at grading papers. Honored to have been in the class
Best professor Ive ever taken! He is funny, kind, and passionate about economics and teaching. I looked forward to coming to class every time. Textbook isnt necessary if you take really good notes from his lectures since he wrote the textbook. Come to class and you get to taste delicious fudge brownies and learn from a wonderful professor!
I recommend taking his class. Very well organized and his lectures are very well planned. There is a quiz due every class and his tests are pretty difficult so study!
Jeff Holt is one of the best teachers to take for any economic class. He wrote the book himself, and he makes the material easy to get through. Very funny and brought brownies/snacks to almost every class. Quizzes for every chapter, four homework assignments, and four tests. Make sure to study for the examines, they are difficult!
He is a good. Thank you!
Prof. Holt is an amazing teacher and wants his students to succeed. There are 4 homework packets and every chapter has a take home quiz due the next class period. There are 4 tests which are fairly easy if you study the homework packet, study guide, and practice exam he provides. A lot of the questions are reworded versions of previous questions.
Professor Holt, is one of the best professors i have taken. He not only knows the material but his great at transmitting it. He is clear at what he expects from you, he provides his class notes which make so much easier to follow lecture in class. There is a take home quiz after every chapter and a review before every exam.
Professor Holt really took the time to give examples for each and every topic. It's evident that he fully understands economics, and is eager to teach others. Because he wrote the textbook that was required for the class, the homework and quizzes were simple to complete, and the tests were exactly as expected.
good teacher.
Professor Holt is a great professor and if you pay attention in class getting good grades will not be hard.
I loved having him as a teacher online.
Professor Holt is the Economics teacher of the century! Learned so much in his class and lectures. Clearly explains all of his expectations and grading criteria, so be ready to read that whole book if you are taking both micro and macro.
I took Professor Holt's 8-week micro class online and it was a great class. All the work for the class was not excessive and was manageable. The textbook is required but easy to understand and used on all the tests/quizzes/hw. He also has open book tests. If you can take Professor Holt DO IT. He was amazing and the class was great, would take again
Took the online 8 week class, and although there was a lot of content in a short time, it wasn't too bad. You'll do fine if you don't fall behind, but you can only work ahead a unit at a time. Quizzes and homework rely heavily on the textbook, but the professor wrote it so he can answer any questions. He may also round your grade by a point or two.
I took Professor Holt's 8-week class and thoroughly enjoyed it. He has a big ego about himself, but he correlates it into his lectures to make it more entertaining. He also had some issues with his wording choices on quizzes and test but other than that, he doesn't grade harshly and if you pay attention, you'll do great!
Just began the class havent had much time to know the prof but the assignments seem to be mostly mindnumbing tedious regurgitation of memorized definitions This is the first tcc class ive had that doesnt use a free online textbook instead you are required to buy $60 book that the prof wrote himself and the text book only comes in hard copy
The workload was manageable, but the homework is worth as many points as a whole unit of quizzes and the exams are not weighted. I made A's on all the exams & quizzes but bc of the homework, I ended with an 89.5 in the class. The professor is rude when emailing and he refuses to round anything up. Take O'Connor instead- he uses the same textbook.
Professor Holt brings an entertaining approach to Microeconomics. Attend class, do the work, and you'll do well. I found unstuckstudy ai super helpful for test prep - definitely a game-changer.
Awesome teacher, makes great effort to make sure you understand. Gives amazing handouts that walk you through everything. Very easy class that still gets you the information. 10/10 brownies. Very funny, very nice.
Professor Holt sets up his online class to where you cannot fail. You must put in the effort into the study guides, reading material, listening to the lectures he posts for each unit. The quizzes are set up to work on them as you read and can go back to them. Exams are easy if you study the text and study materials He was very responsive to emails.
Runs a very manageable self-guided course, communicates well and gives lots of resources.
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