Best teacher so far. His lectures are extremely clear and he explains points well. Econ is hard to understand but he makes it easy and relates to the class.

Economics can never be more fun and interesting. Very clear when explaining things and his tests are straight forward even though the multiple choices are not easy. My advice is take it and you will not regret it.

great teacher explains everything in good text

I took econ before and dropped it because i had no idea what the teacher was talking about. John is very down to earth, alil cheesy but makes macro economics rele easy to understand,but tests arent a breeze.

One of my favorite classes. He kept the lectures pretty interesting. Tests were hard, but he was pretty fair. Go to class and you'll probably get a decent grade. I'd recommend it.

great teacher. I would recomend taking Econ with him. This was my third attempt at an Econ class and he made everything seem realtively easy. He also took the time to relate current events to topics we studied in class. He challenges students but none of the material is impossible. Take this class it was great!

I am a fan of this econ class.By no means is this course an easy A, there is much work involved; however, Pr. Smith is a bit of a showman and makes it worth your while to show up everyday. He's always more than willing to take questions before or after class and he was thorough in answering them too. do the right thing, take this class.

Good teacher, not a cake-walk by any means but if you show up, pay attention, and take notes you should do well.

Prof Smith was a very fun and not so hard teacher. Work consisted of participation, and hw, and three exams, but they were not very hard, as long as you take good notes you should do well, i missed 2whole weeks, and passed with an A, he is very understanding and pretty funny, i had him for econ 101, Take this Prof!!:)

definitely a good teacher, he breaks down complex things or ideas into things an eighth grader could understand. also if ur a surfer u get brownie points.

he is such a great teacher. he explains really well with analogies. good morning amigos.

hes a great teacher, really breaks things down nice and easy, i wish id paid more attention and applied myself when i had him but nonetheless hes a fine fine teacher and makes learning econ interesting and easy to relate to. hes a great guy, highly reccomend. tests are mostly multiple choice and hes straightforeward about assignments

he is a great guy and very willing to help out. easy to understand and he is always in the best mood!

Why do you ladies keep suggesting he is "hott". He is a very attractive teacher yes. However, aside from him looks he knows his information, and couldnt be any easier to pass. DONT miss class. He is helpful with extra credit, and your cheat sheets for EVERY test. He is Enthusiastic and discussion board was fun. Walk in with an Open mind set =]

Smith is a great teacher. Tests and quizzes are fair, quizzes are on Blackboard so you can use your book. He allows note-sheets on mid-term and final, uses real-life applications to teach the material so anybody can grasp it. Always in a cheery mood, always motivated, and easy to get an A if you study and do homework. Highly recommend.

Jon is a very passionate teacher. He takes a subject that can be very dry and gets everyone interested with his exciting teaching skills. He knows what he's teaching too. His tests are hard but allows notes.Hybrid class is hard, but he grades fair. I highly recommend Jon for anyone who needs/wants to take Macroeconomics!!!!!

I took this dude for both micro and macro. The is really knows his stuff. WARNING! Dont speak nonsense bc he'll really correct you.DONT EVER MENTION POLITICS! Any who, he's a great guy, straight forward with grading and testing. You do what is expected of you and youll pass.

This professor really knows his stuff inside and out, he explains things pretty well but note for all cheaters out there, he has an eye of a hawk, lol.

Very awesome professor, he will make economics fun. I actually have switched my major from accounting to economics after taking his classes because I found it my favorite class I have taken in college. He is always willing to help students if they need it.

I took Macro with this semester that just ended. Very upbeat guy, down to earth and brutally honest about econ facts. This class is hard REGARDLESS OF THE TEACHER YOU GET. The problem sets he assigns took me a lot of time, but I got an A in the class. Study and actually read the book and you will get an A with him. I'd say take him for sure.

He is awesome teacher. He made the class really fun and made students wanted to come to the class. Take notes, askquestions, review your test online and you will get an A. You need effort but it worth it! I totally recommend him!

He explains one thing and a different thing is on the test, pisses me off. He gives a lot of hw which helps you understand the material better. Take his class if you are willing to read the whole textbook because you just wont know what will be on the midterm.

Although this class is by no means easy, Jon is an acceptional and enthusiastic professor. He is always willing to help students with questions while lectures are fun, interactive and clear. However, if you are looking for an "easy A" he is not the guy for you.

Took this as a hybrid class and it was well worth it. HW includes online quizzes and problem sets with enough time. allows a cheat sheet for the TEST!!! know the chapters and graphs and this class is cake

I enrolled in professor Smith's Hybrid Macro Econ class. His enthusiastic lectures are packed with valuable information. It is this reason that taking notes in his class will be fairly easy, not to mention highly beneficial. The online flashcards are time-consuming so work hard like I did and you'll be sure to make the grade.

Probably the best professor I've had so far at Palomar. He is an excellent Econ teacher and is the reason I decided to major in the subject. His style of teaching is, in my opinion, the best way to teach Econ. I've had other Econ professors at Palomar and this dude is by far the most helpful.

Jon has to be one of the most insightful and passionate professors at Palomar. I have taken Econ 100, 101 and 102 with him now and I can honestly say that you will be intrigued by the way he conducts his lectures. Never a dull class EVER!His tests are difficult for some but his ability to teach the subject matter more than prepares you for them.

Jon Smith is one of the best teachers at Palomar. No homo,but he is really good looking. He's funny and always keeps the class entertaining while still teaching you the material. The quizzes and tests can be challenging, but if you actually put in the effort, his class is an easy A. He does not allow late work. Take this class.

Absolutely an amazing teacher. He made Economics fun. His tests are really hard though and there is a lot that he does not cover in class, reading the text book it a must.

One of my favorite teachers. If you are taking economics, definitely take from him! He is easy on the eyes, enthusiastic, and approachable. The class requires problem sets, quizzes, and a couple tests. You don't necessarily need to read the book word for word, but skim it to find the answers to the problem sets and you should be good.

Professor Smith was an excellent Professor. I took his Econ class over the summer on the internet and he was very straight forward with what he expected of his students! Great teacher highly recommend taking his class! The only down side was paying $160 for they text book. :(

This is one of the most difficult subjects in the business/accounting degree program; however, Jon is an AMAZING professor. Dynamic lectures, very helpful, clear expectations, and good looking on top of it.Makes class time that much better. He has real world experience and checks the ego and politics at the door. The BEST Palomar Professor bar none

Great instructor very clear examples given in class, keeps it entertaining. Make sure to study for all exams, this is not a class to slack in, high use of text book. Exams have lots of quiz & in class examples on them. Not much E.C. Stay up with the pace of class, score well on quizzes and prob sets. Material isn't hard just a lot of small details.

Great professor! Take him!! Not to mention.... he's very good looking!

Took this as a hybrid. I would absolutely take him again. I had a terrible experience in Macro, and now I actually understand economics. He encourages participation and loves to teach. Constantly available for help. For the hybrid there's 3 exams and 3 problem sets. It's not easy, but it's a great class.

Solid teacher! He makes a challenging subject more interesting and bearable. But you definitely need to work hard for the grade. If you are comfortable with some homework direction being to "practice graphs," and make up your own problems u will be good. I personally might have gotten an A with a bit more specifics on what to practice.

It was a fun class and I learned a lot.

This man knows his place in the universe and does a huge service to it

He's a pretty good professor.

If you have any interest in Economics, please take Jon as your professor. His lectures are great and really help you understand the pig picture of econ. Wouldnt consider an easy class, but do the necessary work and you should pass. Allows 1 full page of notes on tests. You can easily tell how passionate Jon is about econ and it was appreciated.

Getting a Good Grade: Skim the book and xerox the Summary pages for your notes - especially "Conclusion Statements" BEFORE lecture, attend all classes and take notes, Participation = one midterm!, Reread book, Study for the test, draw graphs on test cheat sheets - not definitions, Attend office hours if needed - he's really helpful and very funny!

Mr. Smith is SUPER helpful! Really learned a ton from him!! Class is logic based, doesn't make you memorize a ton of useless info. So much better than my other econ teacher!

Funny dude, and very interesting lecturer. If you pay attention to the lectures and take good notes, you'll do fine in this class. He cares more bout you understanding than he does about your ability to memorize info from the textbook. Be ready to learn. He makes Econ fun.

Good speaker. You can't skate by with no effort, but if you have any actual interest in econ, then this is a great professor to take. Not too much homework, and just a few tests.

Great teacher. You can get by without really reading the book if you take good lecture notes. He lets you use a 1 page cheat sheet for tests. Just focus on understanding the graphs and you'll be fine.

He was a professor that really did his best to make things as simple as possible to understand. he is fair with his grades and gives plenty of resources to study with. just be ready to work and you will do fine.

Half the class failed the first test, and from there it got hard. If you pay attention you will learn a ton. I almost switched to Econ major after this class. I did a lot of the extra credit and got an A, but I did a lot of studying. One of the best professors I've had. Wanted to take Macro this fall with him but could only find a online class

If you're looking for and "easy A' then his class is not for you. If you're interested in expanding your own knowledge and understanding of the world around you then take this class. Smith is one of the most interesting professors I have ever taken, there is so much to learn from him. He's a big part of the reason I am an econ major. Thanks Smith!

Let me start by saying if you are not a natural at economics you will have to study well to pass his tests. However now that I have stated that, if you actually want to learn the concepts of economics and want a college class that teaches you useful knowledge, this man will give you the most bang for your buck. Best econ teacher at pmar.

Professor Smith was amazing, for someone like me who is bad at math he made this subject bearable. Tests were tough, even if you did bad on them the homework and extra credit will keep your grade safe. I passed with a B and I didn't do too hot on the exams, but he is very helpful and tries to make the material relatable. I highly recommend him!

I took this class online and I got to say, I felt that it was pretty easy. The professor provides a suggested reading schedule for the semester. So long as you stick to that scheduled you will always be on track. The extra credit is stupid easy and was a contributing factor to my A in the class.

This teacher provides a clear syllabus which includes online HW/Quizzes and tests (really hard). I cannot emphasize that the tests are really hard be sure to use all of your note card that he allows. He offers a hell of a lot of extra credit and you can get an A easy with it. He has office hours and I would suggest using them fully.

Easy A, took his online class and passed. Extra credit for all flashcards you complete. The only grades are your tests and two final exams.

Professor Smith was definitely one of my favorite teachers! His lectures are very in depth but, if you ask for help he is more than willing! His organization during lectures was extremely helpful when taking notes. His humor was also a bonus, he keeps the class very interesting. Would love to take another class with him again!

I took this class online during intersession and it was such an easy A. There were a few quizzes and an exam each week, and the answers were all in the textbook word for word. No thinking required. No time limit on quizzes, and a very generous time limit on exams. A significant amount of extra credit is offered, but it does take a while to do.

Macro Economics this is a Hybrid class. Technically self though. You must be ready to read a lot, plus hes not looking for the right answer, most likely his always looking if you can justify your answer. This is a critical thinking class. Same thing with Micro Economics if you're planing to take the class with him. He is very good in this subject

Jon is very knowledgeable about Econ. Be ready to take notes! Yes, he is very heavy on the HW i had less HW in my 4 credit class. The exams are very hard and if you don't know the material you will spend hours at you computer answering questions for HW. All HW is due the Sunday before exams IDK why. Wasn't clear on extra credit.

Took his online class. So easy and the assignments were do every 4 weeks if I remember correctly. I never did anything until the day they were due and I never had any problems. Tests are easy and I didn't study at all. If I had a problem he responded fairly quick which is nice.

Took the class online. did not ever hear from the professor through the entire course. Do it on you own pace , with usually around 10 things due at the end of the month. Good class and if you manage time right you can do well.

Not too hard of a class if you do the homework when you learn the concepts and if you come to the classes. Professor Smith is always ready to help clarify things during class or during office hours. Hes a really funny guy and is very good at explaining things. Always have colored pens in his class to draw out the various diagrams.

Awesome prof for econ.

I took his online class and I never once got an email or any sort of connection. I just read the text book and took tests. I only did 4 days of work for the whole semester. Easy Pass.

Spent a few years to obtain my AA at Palomar and professor Smith was hands down one of my favorite professors. Hes super understanding, very flexible and is available to talk during office hours if you need help with material.

This class mainly consisted of reading, doing homework on Connect or Smartwork and tests. Everything is self taught. I liked this class because I like to do everything on my own and work at my own pace. If you need lectures or more of a hands on professor then do not take him. The work is a good amount and he gives you about a month to do a section

3 exams, spread out, based heavily on diagrams. Like 22 reading homeworks that require you to get a certain grade and deducts points for wrong answers, so this can take awhile but makes it possible to get 100% on all of them over time. Each chapter has a math section, infinity attempts on questions unless you "give up," so also easy to get 100%.

I suggest doing the extra credit assignments before taking any quizzes or tests as they are a great way to review the material and take notes. The class is difficult, but the way it is set up will help you get a good grade as long as you're willing to put in work. Great professor, I strongly recommend taking his classes.

Take it! Very clear expectations. Everything is included in an organized fashion in modules so nothing comes to a surprise. He doesn't have lectures. You read the online textbook at your own pace. Assignments are divided into 3 sections & deadlines Sept 25, Oct 30, & Dec 18. Class consists of quizzes, extra credit, problem sets, and exams.

Take class! Took the 8 week fast track. Best decision. 2 ch's worth of work due per week. 1 Inquizitive, 1 Smartwork hw assign, 1 text book reading per chapter. There were no zooms or lectures but no need because the text book is interesting. There were three Exams. Math is involved, just know formulas you'll do great.

I took the four week course over the summer. This class was pretty easy, you just need to do a good amount of reading. The only thing I don't like is that he doesn't respond to emails very well, it could have just been my experience. If you want an easy A, do all of the extra credit, take things as many times as possible, and read.

Professor Smith is awesome. Took both his econ 101 and 102 fasttrak courses online. During the last week of class, I was on vacation and missed the final test. My grade would have been a C but Professor was gracious enough to reopen the test for one more day so I finished with an A. Easy class, easy A. Just stay on track with homework and ur good.

There was minimal interaction with him other than emails. Fully asynchronous class done via McGraw Hill Connect. Everything was organized well. There were powerpoint lecture videos you could watch and “SmartBook” assignments to test yourself on your understanding of the material. Since it was asynchronous, a lot of self study was required.

He's very passionate about Economics. He doesn't have slideshows. He goes off based his own knowledge and textbook then writes it on the whiteboard. His test are hard and he is straight up about it, telling the class his test will be hard. But as long as you listen to his lectures and read the textbook if you don't understand, you'll be fine.

Online course was all on McGraw-Hill. 3 Units, 3 due dates. All of each unit material is all due together, don't procrastinate. No late work. Grades on a point system. 15 Chapter Quizzes (10 points each). 3 Exams (150 points each). 3 Problem Sets (100 points each). A lot of Extra Credit (2-3 points each). Good class, easy to get an A.