He is very nice, doesn't require you be there for class, and cruves grades like you wouldn't believe! He grades the tests based on the average test score, then curves it from there. If you read before class it helps alot too. He doesn't explain things well. Econ 221 sucks all around, but take Gordanier. It helps.

best professor! really explains info and tells you test material 2nd time taking class over TAKE HIM

great class. makes the tests hard but they're easy if you pay attention and know what your doing. he'll re-explain things as much as you need. no textbook needed, class not mandatory but go cuz that's the only way you'll learn. loves diet coke.

Textbook not needed which saves you $150. Attendance not mandatory but go because that's the only way to pass. Explains everything you need to know, and if you don't get it he'll happily re-explain it. Fair when it comes to giving tests and quizzes.

Took honors. He doesn't take attendance, but go because that's the only way you'll learn the material. Doesn't use the book. He's nice and tries to make the material interesting with examples and videos, and he has a lot of cool prof. experience with econ. Open-note weekly quizzes, tests, and exams. Curved well. Best econ professor I've had yet.

I thought he was a great teacher, he explained the material very well. There seemed to be quite a few people in my class that didn't understand the material (I thought it was easy) but he would slow down and explain it again until whoever had the question understood it. Tests were open notes, and we didn't need the book

funny and nice guy. teaches very quickly but always available to help during hours or if you just walk up after class. don't buy the book if you go to class. i'd definitely take him again, i didn't understand econ at all in high school but understand it (though still not interested in it) now.

Dr. Gordanier is an Economics professor and he teaches Economics in a class for generally non-economics majors. It's unfortunate that you might have to learn something about introductory economics in the process but his class is generally pretty easy but I am an economics major. Don't bother with the book, Google is your best friend.

Always reviews materials each class. I skipped at least once a week and still got an A. Drops lowest quiz grade. Quizzes are online and open book. 3 tests + Final. Not an interesting guy but sure is easy! Class was a breeze!

Dr Gordanier's class was pretty easy. You have quizzes every week which are fairly easy if you go to class. He posts HW and the answer keys to it, so if you dont understand a problem on the quiz, a similar one is probably explained on the HW answer key. He posts practice exams and finals on blackboard, so definitely do those and you'kk get an A

Professor Gordanier definitely knows a lot about what he teaches. He moves very quickly through notes and covers a lot of material in each class, so I would definitely recommend going to class. Do the quizzes each week and use the homework for reference. Exams are all multiple choice and cover exactly what he discusses. Don't bother with the book.

knows material but does not fully explain things.. had to go to a few si sessions. nice and tests and quizzes are not too hard

He knows what he is talking about! He uses some funny examples to explain the material, which makes it more interesting. He draws A LOT of graphs and diagrams and you really should go to class to understand the material but Fridays are pretty useless. Not that bad of a class.

He posts test from semester before and you can use that as a study guide! His test are so much alike with that study guide! If you did bad in this class then you did not take the time to study and go to class! So go to class and look at his study guides and u will get a A or B. Also he curves like CRAZY

Gordanier was a great professor. 3 test, 1 exam. 1 quiz every weekend, you have from noon on friday until 6am monday morning to take it. Mandatory isn't required, but I would suggest going. If you go to class and study, you can easily get a B+/A

Straight forward class. He knows what he is talking about and knows how to teach it. Quizzes are online every week. One thing about the review guides that he posts online for test is that they do not show how to do the problem. only the answer, which doesn't really help if your unsure how to work the problem. Not a bad class to take.

I love this professor. He is extremely intelligent and does an excellent job of explaining everything. He also has a very dry sense of humor, so anyone who appreciates this will like his subtle jokes. His tests are moderately difficult and will definitely require studying. Moreover, his curve is a little strange, so be aware. Overall, take him!

I don't understand the bad reviews; the man is brilliant. His examples and explanations are extremely clear, he's great at simplifying concepts, he's very thorough about prepping you for quizzes/exams, and he's funny. The class isn't a breeze, but it's not hard, either. If you miss an important lecture, his online notes are very helpful.

Speaks English and doesnt take attendance. What more could you want for an Econ professor?

Very straightforward, uses very clear examples. Relatively interesting lecturer. Dry sense of humor. No reading out of a textbook and no required homework (besides 1 online quiz every weekend).

Hes really enthusiastic about the class and has a quirky sense of humor. Gives practice exams for each exam. provides good explanations and posts supplemental notes. The quizzes are a pain, but if you do the work everything is very straightforward. Hes also very willing to help if you ask for it

Boring yet easy class. There is no work involved besides a weekly online quiz that takes at most 20 minutes.

The most useful class for everyday life I took in undergrad

Good lecturer. Weekly quizzes with an exam every three weeks or so. Strange grading scale so just do well on exams. Helpful at his office hours. Definitely take him.

I hardly went to the class but followed along in the syllabus. He posts the notes online and if I didn't understand something, then I would go to class, or I would go for tests. There is quiz each weekend but they aren't bad and there's a huge curve for the final. He's an awesome guy and I would suggest him.

He is the best teacher ever! I hated Econ coming into the class but he makes it really interesting and easy to understand. Quizes and tests are easy if you pay attention because he gives you everything you need to know.

Is very clear. Loves his Diet Coke, and the reviews saying all he uses is graph.......thats because thats the class. Study, and Pass Review. He does have a weird curve, so be prepare for that.

He's really helpful and nice. I enjoyed his class, and for the most part, I liked how he was engaging the students to participate and talk in class. So unlike most other profs in ECON, as I have noticed so far. And he's very cute and LOVES diet coke.

Cool guy, willing to help and answer any questions. Very interesting class, would definitely take again.

No textbook required. He is very clear and helpful. The quizzes and old exams he puts on blackboard are excellent study material. He puts notes online, so attendance is not mandatory nor necessary for an A. I would gladly take him again.

He has never answered any of my emails but if you talk to him after class or during his office hours he is helpful. Overall, he is a good professor.

Take him! He almost never changes his quizzes and tests and anyone who has taken them probably still has them. Attendance isn't mandatory but you'll definitely learn the material if you go. He's really funny and keeps the class interesting.

Cool guy, not a hard class at all. He curves everything too

He is very enthusiastic about economics and explains the topics well. Class is not mandatory but the tests are somewhat difficult.

Best econ teacher without a doubt. Class is not mandatory, but it's also NEVER a waste of your time. Class notes are posted online every week so if you miss one you're okay. Going to class & studying I made a 98 on the first test. I didn't go as consistently for the last 2/3 of the semester so I got a B in the class, still not bad. TAKE HIM.

I LOVE this prof. He takes complex concepts and makes them simple, or at least easy to understand. His examples are always interesting, and he's a funny guy. Tests aren't easy, but he doesn't pull any tricks; he outlines what's on the test in detail, so if you don't do well, it won't be because you didn't know what to study. Plus, he curves. A lot.

Had him for econ221, and that class is what convinced me to become an econ major. Had him again for econ508 - just as amazing of a professor as I remembered! The material's not easy, but he will tell you exactly what's on the exam, and exactly how to do everything. No mandatory attendance, but I wouldn't recommend skipping. Don't buy the textbook.

The class is pretty interesting and he finds a way to make it really relatable. That is, if you can get past how annoying his voice is, probably the most distracting thing in the entire class. He really loves his diet coke so expect to hear at least one reference about it in an example per class.

He's a great professor, very chilled out. The class has barely anything to do with economics or law, it's more or less rationality. If you do the homework and study for the test, you'll definitely get a B+.

I already had AP credit for this class but I took it again and learned so much more. The class itself was tougher than what I expected however and I had previous knowledge of the subject. I can see how some people may struggle with the class, but don't let that deter you from taking it with him. An A may be and 88 too, it's not just 90-100.

Not mandatory attendance Easy homework- doesnt grade it tests are tough but he curves alot with minimal work you can get a B but you have to know the material

Lectures were in a huge lecture hall and they made sense until about halfway through the semester. That's when I couldn't track anymore but no fear, the blackboard course documents are amazing and will save. Exams are the same as the practice exams and homework so do the homework! Will help you significantly if you go to his office hours.

Class attendance never taken but honestly go to class or you will not understand everything. He gave me my first ever grade that was not an A and I barely got a B+ because of his curve of the final grade! Definitely get extra tests from test banks and really study hard.

This was a huge class, but he was still very good. I gained a lot by attending office hours. No textbook, so attendance is key. No mandatory homework, so tests are very heavily weighted. I really enjoyed the class. I would take again.

Tests were overall pretty easy, as long as you study the notes and have a general understanding of the material. Some of the test questions come straight from examples in class. He doesn't always upload all the notes online though so going to class is a good idea. Kind awkward one on one/during office hours but overall he is a good professor.

Attendance wasn't mandatory, but if you didn't go, it was hard to pass. He's a great lecturer, but be prepared to take notes. 2 quizzes per week, and he usually did one for you. His exams were easy because he posted his old ones online. Also, do his readings. He says it's not required, but usually two questions from his exams are about them. 10/10

Prof. Gordanier was pretty good at giving lectures. For a class of 350 people, he made the class very participatory and questions were always welcomed. Some lessons he explained better than other but he always made clear real-life applications. Would recommend.

This class was hard, but only because it is a different subject than I have ever taken. The first several units were easy, but the class got harder as it went on. If you pay attention and devote some study time, you will do fine. The friday classes are with a TA where you go over a quiz. You do not have to go to this class, but I would to learn mor

i love this lil angel. if you pay attention in class and take good notes you will do well in the class! his lectures are actually really interesting because he makes them applicable to real life. def would take him again! and he curves your final grade, like this semester, and by the end an 88 and above is an A in the class.

Dr. Gordanier was an amazing professor. Not only is he a great professor, he makes the lectures interesting and interactive. He isn't sitting there barking at you the whole time, he has a great sense of humor and he helps a lot when it comes to exam period.

Attendance is taken by iClicker and is factored into your grade. He lowers the bar for what it takes to make an A or B, etc. depending upon how the classes do on the tests. He goes through class quickly and sometimes has a hard time communicating complex ideas in an easy to comprehend way.

He's a good professor given the large class size. Attendance is not mandatory but If you don't go you won't do well.

I clicker questions count as a grade as well as attendance. Optional TA session on friday, definitely go to it as quiz answers are given. Tests aren't too bad. He's not monotone or boring, I'd recommend taking the class.

He was one of my favorite professors I've had at USC. He has a great way of teaching and gives a lot of opportunities to practice. Definitely use the notes he posts online. You don't need to buy a textbook and grades are based on quizzes, i clicker questions and exams.

I absolutely love Professor Gordanier. His class was lecture heavy, but economics is interesting to me so it wasn't hard to pay attention. He teaches really well and is always open for questions. He has two quizzes due every week, but if you go to class he gives you the answers. Would definitely recommend.

One of the best econ221 teachers to take since all the others are way worse. Good teacher, but you need to come to class and listen. The material can be confusing at times, but he gives a lot of notes and study guides for the tests. No textbook. Iclicker questions everyday, no laptops or cell phones allowed. Very smart and probably a nice guy.

Gordanier is one of the smartest people I have ever met. This class is tough but he lowers the grading scale to compensate for the tests that push you to apply what you've learned. He does a ton of in class examples and there are weekly in class "quizzes" that help with comprehension but you can work with others. Tough class but learned a ton.

Having little prior knowledge of Econ, this class was tough, but I learned a ton from Gordanier. Graded almost entirely by 3 exams and a final, this was a difficult class to get an A in, but I learned so much it's hard to be upset. If you make skipping class a habit you will likely fail.

Great professor! Gordanier is super laid back and helpful outside of class. Class is lecture heavy with iclicker questions. His teaching is really easy to understand and he explains things well. Light amount of homework that is really easy if you go to class. Highly recommend!

What a legend. ECON is naturally a tough course, but Gordanier does his best to help ease the pressure and create a laid back but professional class. Knows his stuff, makes a lot of sense when he explains it. Very helpful in his office hours. Great professor, great guy, solid choice.

ECON221 is definitely a hard class, you will have to work for your grade. But John is really good at explaining the material. Before each test he gives you a practice test, so if you know how to do that then you will do fine on the test. All the quizzes are take home so it is so easy to get 100s.

No textbook and he does not post his lectures online so if you don't show up to class and take good notes then this class will be hard. However, he wants everyone to do well and I think he is good and explaining each concept and doesn't go through them too quickly. Definitely the best choice for a micro teacher.

Thought I was going to hate this class but it wasnt bad at all! He is v knowledgeable and explains things well. You have to go to class for iclicker questions, there are 2 online quizzes due every week, and there are a few mult choice exams but he posts old exams that are almost identical to the new one. Study and go to class and you can get an A/B

Gordanier is a super smart guy, and he makes complicated material easier to understand. He does grade attendance so you probably should avoid skipping, plus it's hard to teach yourself because he doesn't post his class notes on Blackboard. Wish there was an SI for such a big class, but as long as you put in the work you can get an A pretty easily

Gordanier may not be the most amazing teacher, but if you put in the effort the class shouldn't be too hard. He's incredibly smart, hilarious and entertaining considering he spends most of the class running from one side of the stage to the other. Tests are straightforward and final is cumulative but manageable. Take him!

interesting and entertaining teacher. not overly difficult but still have to study and do the work. also not too much homework

Go to the class and pay attention, and you should be fine to pass. He makes boring Econ interesting and relatable. He is not the easiest to approach, and is not always the most helpful when you do but he is a great teacher! I would definitely recommend him. HEADS UP he VIOLENTLY hates computers

Take this his class if you get the chance. Some lectures are boring but definitely useful for the exams and weekly quizzes. He posts past exams which are very similar to the one he will give.

This professor is your TOP CHOICE is you really want to learn something , not just get a grade. Lectures are long, that's understandable. However, his ability to explain complex material is exceptional and will help you to understand material easier. He is PRO in Economics in and out of class and I definitely will miss his classes!

I love John! He is such a funny and quirky guy and is super knowledgeable about even the most difficult topics in Econ. He makes does a really good job explaining complicated topics. You have 2 online quizzes due each week but those will be easy as long as you pay attention and take notes in class.

If you have to take Econ221, take this professor. If you show up to class and study you will get an A. He gives practice exams for each one and if you can do those on your own you will get an A. Attendance is mandatory and you can only miss 3 but it is worth it for an easy A. You don't have to read at all and there are 2 10 Q quizzes due every tues

He was excellent. I loved this class. But, you have to pay attention during lectures and take good, detailed notes or you won't pass. I would also recommend doing the homework problems and read notes for problem solving, He only posts power points without the worked problems so you have to go to class. For tests I recommend practice problems.

It is entirely lecture-based. No hw/textbook. 2 weekly online quizzes, 3 exams, and final are nearly your whole grade. He moves quickly, so pay attention at all costs (I ritually got a coffee at Global Cafe before class) and take good notes! If you're a good test-taker, you'll do well in this class. Study the old exams he posts and you'll be good.

He is a fantastic teacher and so far the best professor I have had at USC. The class is difficult, but he understands the material and explains everything very well. His teaching style is very lecture heavy, but it's easy to grasp and if you have difficulty you can always ask him after class to clear it up for you.

Great professor. Really breaks down concepts and explains beyond just jargon. I would 100% recommend him for intro Econ courses.

I loved Professor Gordanier! I always was engaged in his lectures, which is not easy for me and he did a great job explaining the concepts. You can tell he is really passionate about what he does and it helps you want to do better.

such a good teacher in my opinion. One of the few professors whose lectures actually add value to the class. as long as you go to class the material will make sense. no textbook, all you need is your iclicker (ur answer doesnt have to be correct for credit). weekly quizzes that are super easy and he gives you answers to half. exams arent too bad

He is amazing because his lectures actually help. His class is pretty easy. weekly quizzes are easy and take about 10 minutes per week. he gives you the answers in class to half of them. The exams are not too bad, very similar to practice exams he always posts online and goes over in class! you get points just for clicking in even if its incorrect

He is a pretty good teacher. If you attend class and take good note this class shouldn't be too bad. There's some math and some memorization to do for this class. Normally 40 questions on the exam and exams are weighted 85% of your grade. Definitely not a easy A but if you put in some effort in class and before the exam you should be fine.

John is one of the best professors that I have had at USC. This was a 400+ person class so I expected to be bored and lost during lectures but that wasn't the case at all. His lectures were always interesting and he is literally amazing at explaining the material and making sure everyone understands it. He also goes over previous exams in class.

Honeslty a dope dude. His lectures are super intresting and really good for learning. He tests you on the material he teaches and gives you ample opportounity to prepare for the tests, assuming you are willing to put in the work. Its not an "easy" class by any means, but it is easy to do well if you are willing to work.

such a great professor, he wants his students to succeed and does everything to he can to prepare them to. he's very knowledgable about the subject and is very kind outside class. lectures for each class and weekly quizzes which he goes over half of them in class.

The best professor I had this semester. Some reviews say hes not beginner friendly but Ive never taken a real Econ class and I still got an A. If you study and come to class, then youll do well. I felt that my grades reflected the amount of time I spent studying.

Johnnnn!! I love this man. Hes so quirky and he drinks a diet coke every day of class which is funny. Took first semester freshman year and it was as hard as expected. Put in the work and youll do fine. He has 2 weekly quizzes and he will sometimes give you the answers to 1. I did peer tutor sessions 1-2 times a week and that made this class easier

I did not known much about econ before this class, but Prof. Gordanier presents the material very simply to where everybody understood the material very well. He does weekly Tophat assignments that are pretty easy, and he uploads practice exams. He also answers everybody's questions during class and makes every lecture understandable and upbeat.

Prof Gordanier is super chill and really funny. Even holding a really large class online, he was super patient and kind and would slow down to answer any questions. Workload and difficultly were not that bad at all. He gives extra credit for (pretty easy) poll questions in class. I definitely would recommend taking Prof Gordanier!

This guy is a great professor. The material is tough but he is always willing to help and his lectures are phenomenal. His study guides are great and his homework is pretty easy. The exams are tough though, so study hard and you will do well.

You get extra credit points for answering questions during class (even if you get them wrong). He is really funny and even in a huge class will stop if one person has a question. He gives you the exam from last semester with the answers as a study guide and goes over every problem in the class before the exam. Could not recommend him enough

Professor Gordanier is great, he makes jokes in class and is very approachable. He also offered a lot of extra credit polls during class, all you have to do is participate. If you are taking notes and doing the old exams for practice, you will do great on the exams.

Prof Gordanier was an amazing professor for the COVID semester of spring 2021, he gave three exams which were fine, all of them were open note too. He uses tophat and has weekly quizzes/homework, but overall, he is a great professor with a great teaching method in my opinion. Take him if you can, one of the best there is! #dietcokegod

I had Mr. Gordanier fall semester online due to covid, but he was a great professor! He made the lectures interesting and the concepts were pretty easy to understand. As long as you pay attention in class and take notes, you'll do well. I definitely recommend taking him if you're able to!

Best option for 321. Pay attention during lectures, don't miss a single class (watch the recordings if you can't make it), work through the problems with him and take notes. Optional homework problems + mandatory quizzes are great practice. He explains the complicated stuff really well. Do this and it's a pretty easy A.

Professor Gordanier has been one of my favorite professors so far. I felt that he explained all the topics really well and also does extra credit points on blackboard collaborate. All the exams have been online, I'm not sure if it's just a covid thing. I HIGHLY recommend his class!

Prof Gordanier is 100% the choice for ECON 225. Although the class is lecture heavy he does a good job of explaining everything clearly so you can get good notes. He also uses good examples and is funny. If you take good notes you should get a good grade no problem.

Gordanierrrr. Take him over any other ECON professors at UofSC. He knows what he is talking about and if good at explaining stuff for you. Tests are open note and online. Homework assignments and lectures are helpful. He also posts super helpful videos of him going over prior exams that are very similar to his real exams.

Exams are online and open book, can't get better than that. Pay attention and stay on top of work and you'll do great.

Gordanier is the best. open note online exams. 2 weekly easy quizzes but he gives answers to 1 of them. He posts videos of lectures that are very well explained and provides several examples. He gives extra credit completion poll questions during class. He gives previous semesters exams for review and they help SO MUCH! I would 110% taking for an A

Attendance is optional and exams are online + open notes. He is not great at responding to emails, but the class is very easy. He posts exam review videos and practice exams before each exam, which are definitely helpful.

This class isn't very hard but Gordanier doesn't do much to make it that way. Tophat homework was easy, long but stomachable exams, and very boring lectures.

great teacher, very good at explaining stuff, all tests are online and other grades come from online resources as well, one of the best teachers ive had since ive been to usc

Professor Gordanier is great. He makes Economics 221 really fun and easy.

Professor Gordanier made microecon easy. His lectures were extremely engaging and he is amazing at relaying ideas in a way that is easy to digest. The tests can be taken over a 24-hour period and do not use a lockdown browser. He is a passionate and knowledgeable professor. You won't need to read the online textbook to pass this class.

Took Gordanier for microecon, and it was AMAZING. He is so passionate about teaching and always does tons of examples and practice problem to get you comfortable with the topic. He's funny and pretty entertaining too which is nice since this class can get boring. definitely take him for econ221, one of best professors/teachers to date.

Open book exams, guided quizzes and exam reviews and poll questions. Easy A if you apply yourself. All of his lectures are posted on top hat the first day you get access so you don't ever have to show up to the class because he teaches the same material every single semester. Watch the videos and ask questions if you have an Si. Easy A if you try.

Make sure to pay attention and you will get a good grade. He has a lot of resources to help you outside the lectures.

The way the class is structured is extremely clear, so you have a general idea of how you're doing throughout the semester. Gives lots of extra credit points for participation, and uses TopHat, which I really like. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you need to go to get a good grade. Exams were on your own time, open for a day (but timed).

Honestly very carefree style of teaching. I have seen people struglle because they did not put effort at all but if you put even a little bit of it you will suceed. There is homework every week on tophat, sometimes is hard but nothing absurd. Just do what is required and you'll get an easy A

Professor Gordanier was a great professor. His lecture notes are taken by hand and he does not post the notes from class. All tests are open notes and online. He is very nice and does extra credit questions in class. Economics is a hard class and he does his best to make it easier

It's an interesting class and he's a great professor, but the content is a little tricky and he can be a bit disorganized. wouldn't take again because the class was almost too unstructured, but the lectures are entertaining and he's a funny guy

I would 100% recommend this professor to anyone who has to take Micro Economics / Econ 221. He clearly stated how grades would be calculated and made this class as enjoyable as it could be. You can tell he truly knows what he is talking about and wants you to succeed in his class and gain knowledge.

Easy class and very useful information. Use his videos to your advantage.

I don't like economics, but Gordanier made it easy to understand. You should definitely take advantage of the extra help videos each week that review his lectures. You are assigned 2 tophat assignments and reading each week (I never actually did the reading and it didn't matter), which was relatively easy. If you have to take economics, take him.

He made micro really easy to understand and the class was pretty easy to pass with not a lot of effort.

He was super nice and his class isnt very hard. All 4 exams are online, they are a tab bit difficult. There are 3 top hat assignments each week and those make up 15% of your grade while the exams makeup the rest of it. I would recommend him for this course.

Take this prof. Super nice, his lectures are actually helpful and the material was always clear and made sense after his lectures. Provides notes and videos. All exams online and tophat hw, that's all you're graded on. Grades and emails are back fast, take him.

TAKE HIM! One of the best professors I have had thus far. Knows material very well and explains it very well. Lots of resources outside of just his lectures. Do the work and you will pass!

everyone loves him but honestly didn't find his lectures helpful, but he does provide a lot of resources that i used to teach myself the homework (20-30 questions worth due every tuesday morning, usually he gives you the answers to 10 of them) like notes and videos. would take again, he's kinda adorable. tests are like 50 questions, final is 75

Prof Gordanier assigns readings due before class that cover that week's chapter, which familiarized me with the things he taught in class. There is homework due every week with videos attached to help you understand how to approach the problems. His lectures aren't too bad and being in class counts as extra credit so try not to skip!

Class can be boring, but all exams are online and open note which takes a huge amount of stress off of your back. You will receive extra credit by coming to class, but if you can't make it he does post notes online. He gives you plenty of examples in his lectures and I felt like the amount of work for this class was reasonable. Take him if you can!

The lectures can be brutal but he is a great lecturer who tries to keep it interesting. If you pay attention and do all the work should be an easy. If you don't go to class and try to teach yourself - good luck. Overall, would recommend and take him again.

This is a boring class but he is clearly very knowledgeable and a little funny at times so you can get through it. 2 or 3 easy homeworks a week. He's good at reviewing material for exams. Just COME TO CLASS!!!! or you will be so confused and there's really no way to teach yourself. Also exams are open note so come to class to get the notes.

He knows what he is doing. Taking good notes and showing up to lectures are key to getting an A. All tests were online and open note so that made the class much easier to do well in.

Class was fairly easy, even without putting in too much effort. You get a lot of points from answering in class questions, and the homeworks really arent that bad, as he has a video showing you how to do one of them. All exams are online, no lockdown browser. Exams are difficult even with them being open note. Go to class if you want an A

Long lectures, but going to the lectures makes the world of difference when understanding what to do. Difficult tests but the exams are online and no lockdown browser. 3 homework assignments every week but he gives extra credit for attendance to make up for it.

One of the best professors I have ever taken, made economics not totally boring and easy to understand.

His lectures were so good and made all of the content easy to understand. The class is mainly online. Attendance is not mandatory but would recommend going consistently because taking notes in class made it sooooo easy.

The dude knows what he is doing and as long as you go to class you will be fine. Lectures are long but missing one class gets you so behind. He is a little quirky but I think it makes it more interesting. Everything is online including quizzes, homework, test, and the exam. Just go to class, takes notes, and its an easy A.

BEST PROF I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! I LOVED having Gordanier. He was such a joy and you can tell he is truly passionate about what he is teaching. He makes complicated topics simple and really tries to explain it to you. He is very clear and concise about what is expected. Homework is so easy it was the lightest course all semester. Definitely recommend!

Good professor, but taking notes in class is difficult because it is a lot of graphs and you don't have time to copy them down. It's one of those classes that is easy to get a B but harder to get an A. He definitely knows what he is talking about but it can be hard to pay attention the whole time because the material can be boring sometimes.

Professor Gordanier was clearly very knowledgable with Econ, but in a big class as I had him in, I could not connect whatsoever. He made the exams online, which was nice, but it made class participation extremely low. If you do good with big classes, he's great, if not, good luck.

Great professor. You can tell he really cares and wants to see his students succeed. Go to class and pay attention to every minute of the lecture to do well on tests. The content can be challenging so go to SI sessions early on if you start to struggle. Hard class but if you have to take it take Gordanier.

Econ was not an easy class for me personally but I really enjoyed this professor. He was very lecture heavy as all of his classes were long lectures. They were not mandatory because of the class size so definitely go to class if you are ever falling behind. Exams are online but there are only 3 plus the final so you have to do well on each.

Econ can be difficult but Prof Gordanier makes the outlines of the assignments and tests so clear. I found his lectures to be easy to follow and interesting. Attendance is not mandatory but I recommend going to class because the way he shows how to do problems is very helpful for homework and the exams. DEFINITELY take him!

Professor Gordanier is a great teacher. His lectures, which weren't mandatory, were very easy to understand. All of the exams are on Blackboard and there are 2-3 weekly assignments on TopHat. Only issue I had with this course is that he isn't the best at communication outside of class. Spend time learning the information and you should be fine.

This is not a class you can skip, as Gordanier doesn't post notes. Lecture notes are graphically based and unorganized to a degree, but he's extremely qualified and knowledgeable (due to this, he can move a little fast sometimes) Gives participation extra credit and clearly states what will be on the test. Light homework, and I recommend taking him

John Gordanier made his lectures interesting. He is very personable. The homework is very straight-forward and the exams are too which are all taken online. He doesn't post his notes but if you attend class you are fine.

His classes are fairly easy. Basically, everything was online. You can find most of the answers online. Attendance wasn't mandatory but you will probably do better if you attend and take the notes he writes down. He does tophat questions which are extra credit whether it is right or wrong.

The class itself is just lectures, which is pretty boring. The homeworks are easy, but the tests are lowkey impossible.

I felt like this class was really easy. All of the classes are optional and there is no attendance taken, but I still went to every class, which I feel made a difference when exams rolled around. All exams were open note, and he reviewed them before they happened. His lectures are informational yet quite boring so I recommend sitting in the front.

Fairly easy class. The homework basically takes no time at all, and if you take notes plus watch the review videos he posts, the exams (which are all online, no lockdown browser) are very straightforward.

Professor Gordanier is a great option for Econ 221. Even though the classes were boring and mostly lectures he gives you plenty of material to succeed in this course. He gives you practice exams that are similar to tests and also posts review videos if you are stuck and you can use notes on exams. The tophat hw assignments are sometimes difficult.

Gordanier is funny, dorky, and a great option for ECON 221. The lectures are as interesting as they can be, all three exams + final are virtual and open-note, and though you can't see what problems you got wrong on the homework until after submission, Prof supplies a healthy amount of in-class extra credit questions. Don't skip if you want an A!

Gordanier is very good at breaking down economic concepts and making them easier to understand. Please make sure your are at the lectures because there are no notes or slides posted to blackboard. Your lecture note-taking abilities will be a direct reflection of your exam grade, so show up and pay attention.

Exams are all online, no lockdown. If you aren't good at econ definitely go to lectures and take notes, the exams should be a piece of cake. Homework on tophat every week, doesn't take up time. Overall he is a very good professor who cares about what he is teaching and tries to make it interesting.

Gordanier's lectures can be dry, but he breaks down concepts well. Exams are online and open-note - with the help of Unstuckstudy AI, I aced this class. Homework is manageable, and attendance is key for success.

If you go to lecture, you will pass the class. I understand many people find this class difficult, but it truly isn't that bad. Also, be aware that you will have to buy Tophat. All the questions you answer in class are participation and correct answers give you extra credit.

I find this class difficult but that's probably because I don't go to class all the time and barely pay attention when I do show up. I'm sure you'll do fine if you're a better student than me lol. Exams are online and not on lockdown. Nice guy and cares about his students.

He's a good professor that understands what he's teaching and gives tons of opportunities for extra credit. All the exams were taken at home with no lockdown browser and were similar to the homework and practice exams. He's a funny and smart guy. It's not a hard class, but I would recommend attending all the lectures and taking notes!

John is a professor that really cares about his students success. I would 100% take him again. He posts all of his lectures online, along with his textbook, and theres minimum hw. The tests are all online with no lockdown browser. Would absolutely recommend him, he is such a nice person in general and wish I could take him for Econ 222!

TAKE HIM FOR 221! Such a caring professor who makes the class very easy. I know a lot of people find this class difficult, but if you show up to the non-mandatory lecture and actually pay attention, you will pass. All exams are online with no lockdown and the homework is also all online on tophat.

online open tests. go to lectures and you'll be good. attendance and assignments through tophat. love him and his diet coke

John is a stand-up guy. The class is really easy. The online test is not lockdown browser. A lot of extra credit and get this man a diet coke

Good lectures during in-person, but keeps the online notes up to date in case you don't want to go to class. Very straight forward, lots of extra credit opportunities, has relevant/modern examples

John is an awesome guy. He loves talking about diet coke and after 4pm he likes to have a beer. All of his assignments and exams are online. This guy gets it

All exams are open notes, so show up to lectures and take notes, and you will pass. Lots of extra credit on the homework is offered through in-class participation on Tophat. Overall, he is a really great professor, and I would highly recommend this class.

Professor Gordanier is amazing. Although the class is over 500 students and sometimes I can't focus, it's pretty easy. He loves drinking Diet Coke! As long as you are in class to take notes and review your notes, you'll be fine with the exams. Exams are on blackboard and they are open notes.There are extra credit via TopHat. Overall, amazing prof.!

John was a great professor, very chill and loves Diet Coke. All exams were open notes and not on lockdown; as long as you go to class and take notes this class is an easy A.

He goes very quick but he knows what he is taking about. If you go to lectures and pay attention it is not awful. Ends 10 minutes early for questions about lecture.

The course overall wasn't bad just boring. All the exams are open and online, but the exams are a majority of your grade. The homework is two quizzes a week and typically a reading as well. In class participation on Tophat matters, you need a certain amount of points to get participation credit. 85% of your grade is exams and 15% is participation.

What a guy, I wish he taught macro since every other professor here sucks. His lectures can be helpful as long as you pay attention and the tophat questions are actually helpful. One of the better (maybe even the best) micro professors you can take here. Just study before exams, as they are 85% of your grade.

I liked this class and he's a great guy! Exams were all online and pretty easy as long as you pay attention in lecture & do top hat homework

This class wasn't too difficult and I think that he taught pretty well. Attendance and HW is done through TopHat. Exams are online and not in a lockdown browser. Review videos are provided before each exam. 2-3, 10 question homework assignments a week which didn't take very long to complete. Lecture normally ended 10-15 mins early.

The lectures can be boring and you have to take a lot of notes, but the class is easy to get a good grade in because the tests are open note.

Really easy for Micro. He does his lectures on pen and paper so follow along with him. Tests are completely open note so just write down everything he does. Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you don't go, you won't pass. Participation questions in class that can be extra credit. He explains the concepts with lots of examples, write everything.

Very lecture heavy. Overall a pretty good professor. Explanations could be a bit confusing sometimes so I would recommend reading the chapter prior to going to the lecture. It is very hard to catch up once behind. He offers alot of extra credit through top hat questions and in class questions so that helps a good bit.

He writes notes on paper so it is nice to follow along with your own notes. Very nice and fun personality. Exams are open note and not too bad.

I loved this professor! He made econ very understandable and his lectures aligned really well with the exams. No quizzes, only practice assignments and some homework. The homework was only participation and the quizzes had video explanations. I would definitely recommend!

If your taking econ, I def recommend taking it with him. You have to do assignments on tophat for credit, but they are easy. He also does the tests online, but with respondus, but it's just the lockdown browser and not the camera. Overall, the class is really easy, just make sure you know the graphs.

Prof Gordanier was a pretty funny guy! Even though attendance isn't mandatory, you can't do good in the class without tophat participation or going to the lectures. TIPS: Use the tophat resources like the professor notes to summarize the chapter. The practice exams mimic the real exam!! Pay attention during the lectures.

Probably the best option when it comes to ECON 221. Lectures were handwritten notes which I was often really confused with but he provided notes and videos via TopHat which were very useful. Exams were pretty tough but he allowed us to use our notes. As long as you put in the effort to study outside of class you'll do fine.

Take him for Econ 221! The only thing is your grade is just the three exams and top hat homework/quizzes (in one grade at the very end). This class isn't terribly hard at all compared to what I have heard for the other Econ 221 classes. He's also really nice and funny during his lectures but I do have to say they are very boring.

Great teach

Professor Gordanier is an enjoyable professor! His lectures can sometimes be VERY boring as it is just information on information. He doesn't require attendance but students can recieve "extra credit" points for participating in questions during class. Quizzes and homework are online and very easy to do.

This class was very easy and he explained things very well, however if you do not enjoy econ you probably won't like this class. If you go to class and answer the tophat questions you will get extra credit towards the homework. Three, 10 question homework assignments a week. Three exams and a final, all 40 multiple choice questions.

The content was boring, but that isn't his fault; he still does a pretty good job explaining and gives a ton of extra credit on top hat. Do the homework

Overall, not bad. The class itself is boring, and sometimes he might explain something for a long time, and you might get lost or feel lost. Material isn't difficult, it's just so many abbreviations to different terms. Exams are in-person, but you get a page of notes, which helps. Go to class for the extra credit for the top hat, its free points.

This class is VERY test heavy. While the lectures are clear and he gives plenty of time to copy down notes, the class is so large its difficult to engage or ask questions. If you don't understand something in class expect to teach it to yourself later. I only ever spent an hour on the class outside of lecture each week aside from test weeks.

All classes are lectures but before an exam he goes through an old exam as review, not that much homework, you get a piece of paper front and back as a cheat sheet for every exam, if concepts are confusing just go to an SI session for more help, does lots of examples in class, exams are relatively easy, pretty funny guy. Overall good professor!

Good professor! Very straightforward and made the content easy to understand. He provides a lot of study resources outside of class, including recorded lectures, practice problems with answers, and practice exams. He uses TopHat more than Blackboard, which makes understanding your grade in the class confusing. Would definitely take again!

Dr. Gordanier is knowledgeable and does a great job managing large classes. Top Hat made the homework, recorded lectures, and sections easy to follow. Exams make up 85 percent of the total grade. Some students found the grading calculations a little confusing, but the structure is consistent once you understand it.

First of all: Diet Coke. Gordanier's class is simple, you pay attention and take notes, then it will be a breeze. Exam grades take up pretty much all of your grade, but he allows you a cheat sheet because he understands it can be difficult. I found his class to be really easy and worth it. Should be a simple A.

Purely off his lectures, I think he is a 5 out of 5. Knows his stuff and even makes it fun. However, many of the tests had errors, many times he did not point out these errors and left you to guess which ones had right answers and which ones didn't. If you like econ though, you will enjoy it. Good teacher, just one critique I had. Take him!