Kamau has a heavy accent which can interfere with his fast-paced lectures at times but he drops your lowest test and quiz scores and welcomes questions often.

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good guy will work with you

Economics is a challenging subject and can be confusing. Kinuthia relates the subject to real world issues, encourages students to talk about issues, and shows videos (usually '60 minutes' interviews) that make the subject more relevant.

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Knowledgeable, helpful & easy-going instructor. Follows syllabus so there are no surprises. Regular quizzes (just be ready to go up to the board to present an answer). As should be the case, if you study, you should do well.

Best teacher at ARC by far! Class is fun, teacher often times goes off topic, encourages discussion and is very helpful. Kamau really knows what hes talking about! As long as you take really good notes you shouldnt have a problem in the class.

GREAT TEACHER! DIFFICULT SUBJECT TO LEARN, BUT HE MAKES IT EASIER USING A VARIETY OF METHODS (GRAPHS, TEXT, & CURRENT EVENTS.) TOOK HIS CLASS FOR BOTH MICRO & MACRO ECONOMICS AND LEARNED A GREAT DEAL.

Kamau was an excellent teacher. I took his class two years ago and I still remember the essentials of economics. His teaching style was fun and interesting and he brought in alot of current events into the lectures.

One of the best professors I have ever had. The lectures are interesting and informative.

He is without a doubt one of my favorite teachers EVER!!! Pay attention to his lectures. He is straight forward and makes class VERY interesting. I always would look forward to seeing him.

I completely agree with the majority of these postings. Anyone that did not enjoy or get the most out of this class must not have attended regularly. I'm not a business major, but took this class as an elective and did well in it. I thoroughly believe that was due to Kamau's instruction.

good eacher. easy test

I would recomend this teacher, however he does speak rather quickly, and does lecture a lot. If you pay attention and attend class regularly then there is no need to read the text. In fact I never once craked the book and recieved a B.

He is a really great teacher. His class is tough but if you pay attention Fair amount of homework and a lot of quizzes but the quizzes are not difficult. Anyone should take his class for macro or micro econ.

Awesome teacher, I never missed a day of his class. Very interesting class and he explained it well; he went over everything until we got it. Also used real world examples, which is always nice.

Kamau is an excellent teacher. I had a difficult time with registration and he went out of his way to make sure I got into the class. Very nice, will take time to answer all of ur questions, and if ur attend all classes and read the material, the class will be so easy. however he's a hard grader. Highly recommend!

Great teacher, learned a lot. Interesting sense of humor, don't expect to just sit back and get an A though.

very good teacher. puts econ in the context of the real world. take good notes, study those notes. bad thing: homework is thru aplia, unless he changed that since i took his class.

Teacher lectures fast and loud. Moves very quickly. Homework is due on Sunday nights at 11pm through a website. Lots of homework. I personally couldn't keep up and dropped.

I hated econ, but I have been learning a lot, for the dayz I do go... It is a very enjoying class..

Good teacher. He does teach fast but he consequently gets alot of material covered.

A solid teacher. Interesting class, not too difficult while still being informative. Recommened teacher.

I ahve taken him for both Econ 302 and 304 and he is the best teacher. His class is not the easiest class but he is a great teacher and you would definately benefit from taking his classes.

Yeah his class is tough, but he's a great teacher. If you are willing to put in the time and effort into this course, then you will earn a good grade. I took him in the summer and ended up with a B. What killed me was the online hw assignments- they were tough. Also, you must keep up with the material in order to do well on quizzes.

He is a good teacher. If you show up to class you will get everything you need to know to pass with a good grade.

he is so fast...when he teaches, its crazy, i couldnt keep up with the notes...he does online hw...i couldnt do good with that...i didn't get it i ended up dropping, he's good teacher but just way too fast of a talker...he's nice though...

Excellent teacher, come to class and do as he says and you will do great.

Has very good lectures. Excellent real life examples

best Prof. but teaches little fast...if you don't catch up with he's notes and lectures you will be left far behind. TEACHES REALLY WELL.

Best teacher ever! Relates everything to true like experiences. Funny guy..Take him!

Great teacher. Did an awesome job of relating the subject matter to current events, which was extremely helpful for me. Speaks fast and has a pretty heavy accent at times, but if you can handle it I'd definately suggest taking a course with him.

the other raters are just lazy the quizzes were simple 4 questions and he goes over eveything he test on he makes sure you understand before moving on and is always there for his office hours when you need help

Goes very fast, do not a single day. Explains material way better than the book. Has 6 quizes and 3 exams. If quizes are hard, let you do it in a 4-5 people group which helps a lot. Write down everything and you'll be fine

I learned A LOT not knowing anything about econ.He gives a lot of examples.book he uses is very good too.exams are rather hard,but he reviews questions.I got Bs.Homework online,once per 2 weeks.You ve to pay to enroll.He answers most of the questions on the homework if u ask him though.A lot of in-group quizes.Pretty nice,smart and easy teacher!

He's a good teacher. He doesn't take roll but you can't afford to miss a class. The tests are pretty easy, and mostly note based. The book is only used in class and isn't all that helpful. The tests are easy, but beware of the quizzes. I got A's on all the test but I got a few C's on the quizzes because they're not multiple choice. I recommend him.

Good teacher. His classes are decent and not that boring, he relates a lot of the work to the real world which makes it easier. You do have to $35 to do online homework. But besides that its a pretty easy class just show up. I got All A's and B's on my tests but did really bad on the quizes. Watch out for those quizes

This class is a hybrid class, so the other day that you are not attending I would highly suggest tutoring in the RAD building ask for collette- she is excellent. He is very friendly and wants to see you succeed, but tutoring I feel is a must.

great prof! show up and pay attention to lecture(IMPORTANT!)..make sure you understand the concepts during lecture and you will not only pass, but Ace the class easily~ he askes "any questions?" every 5 seconds..take his class!..easy~!

I LIKE THE ACCURACY OF YOUR TEACHING,IT SHOWS YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TEACHING

If you don't like showing up to class do not take this professor; he requires what he teaches, lectures are a big part of all testing material. Very clear & precise on what he needs, requires of his students.

He is a great professor, who really wants his students to succeed. You do have to show up to every lecture to get good grades on tests and quizzes.

While Kamau's class is not easy, it's very interesting and enjoyable. He is very clear about what you need to study for quizzes and exams, so getting anything below a B just means you didn't try.

This professor was great! I learned so much and it was awesome to hear a perspective from a different country. If you go to class and pay attention you will do just fine. Highly recommended

This class is easy for the most part. Many group quizes and group work. He drops one test and quiz.It is easy to get an A if you try just a little. Take his class, he's a good teacher.

taking his online class..wish i had signed up for a non-online class (only if im not taking so many classes!) i never had a chance to listen to his lecture but i can totally see how fun and interesting his lecture would be cause i dropped by his office a few times to get some help and his explanations were always clear and understandable. very nice

Great lectures - relates to current events. Goes over the book really well. READ the book BEFORE the lecture. Stay on top of homework. Take good notes. Learned a LOT!

This professor is pretty good, but do not take this class unless you actually plan on attending, he tests exactly what he lectures on. You have to actually study hard for this class and if you do the reading it will make much more sense. Also a basic understanding of Algebra is required.

I think that since this class was studying econ as a whole and not just micro, it was harder to keep up with but this professor is very smart and well rounded in econ. Very help one on one also!

I like this online class. Its easy and very crystal clear as to what needs to be done. The homework is done through aplia which costs money but very user friendly. I like to being able tonot worry about going to class and taking notes. Read, understand, quizzes, thats it, its nice

He is very informative and keeps to his word. Everything on the quizzes are from text and lecture. Occasional group quizzes which were awesome if you became friends with the smart kids :] Tests are just like the quizzes, provides a study sheet so nothing on the test is a suprise. I would take him again, just not at 9am

Great teacher, explains everything is a way you will understand. Highly recommend his class!

He is a good teacher. Has a very powerful voice with a slight accent. Tells great stories and funny. The class itself just sucked for me. Just was not my subject.

Really great professor, i would recommend him to everyone. The quizzes and tests are easy and his lectures are interesting.

He was an excellent teacher. Uses examples from the real world as was the textbook. I was able to understand him and I recommend taking him if you need Economics.

Great teacher. econ is a hard class. vary helpful. he wont tell any one but he will give extra point if you see him in his office hr

great teacher. not too much homework and clear teaching

a great teacher with a little bit of an accent but gets easier to understand after a while. four tests per semester and about 8 quizzes. i definitely recommend him

such a good teacher. i had no problem getting an A. just take notes and youll pass. all of the quizzes and tests are fromhis lecture amd the examples are pretty much the same ones youll see on the tests.

Easy class, and he's very good at explaining things, especially when asked a question. All test info is given in the lectures, and he posts a review online before the test. Actually USES the textbook, which isn't all that expensive (comparatively). He let about 5 of his A students skip the final this semester.

Excellent professor, one of the best at ARC. He actually inspired me to become an Economics major, before I was just considering it. There were about five homework sets, one essay, seven quizzes, and three exams (one is optional). It's a point system so if you get straight As on all the assignments, you can skip the final.

Kamau is rigid in his rules, but his class was fair. If I have one bit of advice, it's to not forget the homework; it's worth a big part of the grade. Also, he says he doesn't give extra credit, but when I looked at my grade, he gave me 20 extra credit points as well as some other people in the class, so it might be there in the end for you too.

Great teacher one of my favorites I have ever had and i have had a lot of teachers. He is very loud and draws your attention makes things interesting. uses real life situations in his examples. Tests are fair and based on examples he goes over in his lectures. Highly recommended. Take good detailed notes.

I loved him! He has a lot of energy and is passionate about economics. He totally makes sure you understand and asks if anyone has questions all the time. He brings a lot of outside stuff in as well to help relate

Very knowledgeable teacher. Just pay attention in class and ask questions when you are confused. He likes to answer students questions. Quizzes and Exams come mostly from notes, so take really good notes.

Overall, he's a good professor- very knowledgable. He is not always super clear, but if you every ask a question he is very good about answering before moving on. If you want to get an A in his class: 1. make sure you have the book, 2. read every chapter before covering it in lecture, 3. study for quizzes like they are exams, 4. attend class.

Took him for Macro and also for Micro. He keeps things interesting but moves fast. Be sure to attend class or you will get behind. Ask questions if you're confused, he's very helpful. Tests are mostly from notes. I'd recommend him. Not too much homework in Micro.

AMAZING professor. Incredibly passionate, relatable, and straight forward. No BS, and exams and quizes are entirely based on in class examples and discussion. Doesn't take roll, but if u want an A u need to attend. Very interesting and relates everything to real life examples and will keep u engaged. Got an A in both classes, RECOMMENDED!!!

Highly passionate professor but not always the best. He moves pretty quickly through material, but will definitely take the time to answer questions if you ask. He can be a bit slow in posting current grades, but easy to calculate yourself. To pass this class: Get the textbook (you need it), take very thorough notes, and do the exam study guides.

At first reading the syllabus he seemed very strict/hard but he wasn't. He is very helpful, and tries to joke around here and there.He gives very good examples to where he will make sure you understand the lecture. He always ask if there's any questions after he explains a topic. I would definitely recommend him. Just pay attention and that's it.

This teacher seems hard at first and with the class being online it wasn't like you could determine the difficulty looking at the teacher. Overall this teacher was good! Just get the work done, and make sure to really look at the power points as that's where the exam questions come from.

Kamau as he asks to be called is an awesome dude that is passionate about economics. I took him for two consecutive semesters and learned a lot. Homework is online and due once a week but is very easy. Tests can be hard but he provides study guides. Quizzes are frequent and usually challenging. Overall, he is a great professor. Take his class.

Weekly assignments were well organized and easy to follow, each week was one chapter in the book, online notes, video and homework. There were a few quizzes and two proctored test. He provided study guides that were very helpful and unlimited handwritten notes were allowed for the tests.

Great teacher! Lectures are boring but he teaches everything you need to know for the quizzes and tests. Ask questions and he will clarify until it is understood. Funny guy and admirable. If you have a high A in the class, you don't need to take the final. Online HW is easy.

If you know how to do well in college you know to read the book given and do the homework. Exams are cake if you do this. Not a super easy class overall but not impossible to do well either. Ask questions. He will answer! *Pay attention* (gives lots of hints about stuff on exams) and participate when you're interested and you'll do just fine.

Professor is a very cool guy and gets staright to the point. Often times i found his quizes and tests a little hard even though i spent hours studying. He gives a lot of quizes around 9-10 and 3-4 exams including the final which is the so hard covering 14 chapters. I had a A- before the final then ended up with a B- i studying hard. class is noteas

Good professor! Felt hard at first, but it becomes easy later on. Preview textbook for vocabulary, and he will explain all terms in class, which is very clear. CLASS NOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT! Review it before quiz and exams, and you will be fine. No extra credit. Drop 1 lowest grade from both the quiz and exam. No cell phone use on class.

Very cool professor. Test are straightforward if your pay attention to the lecture and read the textbook. Take him.

Really great professor. Lectures are connected to actual economic events occuring the world. Quizzes are straight from the lecture so just memorize. 3 exams for them study the books and lectures. Group work in cooperated in lecture. Book is helpful in class but all must purchase and access for which you receive the hw and book. You have to work!!

Really great professor. He keeps lectures interesting by using various visuals and teaching techniques, including real world examples. If you pay attention, the subject isn't too hard, though if you miss a day you will feel very behind.

Took him over the summer, not too bad. Quizzes are worksheets on the previous lessons. Quizzes help prepare for the exams which are multiple choice/written. Good professor, tells funny stories, clear on what will be tested.

Here's the thing, this is an easy class if you are willing to put the work in - meaning, you do all of the connect assignments and the weekly worksheets. There are 6 quizzes in this course that are 20 multiple choice questions long, a mid-term and final exam that are 50 multiple choice questions long. I did not use the textbook, just the connect.

I have take 2 online classes with Professor K. Very fair grader. He does take a little bit of time to respond to emails, but when he does hes definitely on it. The course is pretty straight forward, and he contacts you immediately if anything changes. He offers extra credit, which is great, and I would definitely take another class with him.

Good Prof. I think he's still getting used to teaching online, sometimes isn't very clear, but its obvious he knows his stuff. Weekly assignments are reasonable, didn't use the text much. He's kindof a slow grader, but fair. My only complaint is that his exams are worth 50% of the final grade, and you're on webcam,if you get nervous, you won't pass

I loved this professor so much, I'm actually taking him again for more economics courses. His online class relatively easy to navigate, and you will do just fine if you only use the online textbook. The final exams (multiple choice and 2 attempts!), consists using your webcam so as long as you don't cheat (don't), you'll do just fine.

Funny stories and overall great teacher! I learned a ton

Homework consists of occasional uploaded worksheets/papers, watching videos and answering questions pertaining to the video, then completing an online assignments. 6 quizzes, spaced out about every 2-3 weeks. Midterm and Final exam are proctored and open book! :) Thoroughly enjoyed his class!

Really wonderful and helpful professor I have ever seen in my college career.

This African dude definitely has charisma! He loves to talk about his travelings and different countries all the time. He knows his stuff very good. He does not go by the book, and uses real life examples. Honestly, he is super straight forward about everything. You won't see any "surprises" on the exam. If you has interest in Economics take him!

As long as you do your HW and do well on your exams you will pass. Online assignments were very easy, worksheets took a little more time but were not that difficult. Proctored Exams count for 50% of your grade so definitely study.

I passed his class very easily, a very straightforward class that was exactly what I wanted. He will lecture about the material, give you a chance to practice, give you a quiz that may or may not be a group quiz, and three tests over the course of the semester. and He's a genuine individual who I enjoyed talking to about life

Proctored exams were not a thing this semester even though they were supposed to be. Exams are 50% of your grade. Quizzes every other 2 weeks. Every week youll have to do an upload and answer questions on a website you have to pay for ($30) ( its easy but for some chapters its a little harder) the textbook is provided but tbh I only used it 2x

Professor K was a good professor. I took ECON302 in-person in Spring 2020 up until COVID hit, then I also took ECON304 online in Fall 2020, so I've seen both ways he teaches. His lectures were very informative and were pretty close to what you'd see on the tests and exams. Very helpful and understanding. Just don't slack off and you're fine.

extremely respectful, funny stories from childhood, will always clarify, understanding, very smart. "you can make fun of my accent but not my handwriting" anytime you asked what something said which was funny, he has a Kenyan accent but still easily understandable, i personally liked it. wish i could take more classes with him.

I truly enjoyed taking a course with Professor Kinuthia, I took his course over the summer and his communication was up to par. He gave feedback that I was able to understand, I would absolutely take his course again. I also enjoyed his notes where he explained the lectures clearly.

This class is straightforward with a mix of online and in-person components. The professor is engaging, and the coursework is manageable. Utilizing Unstuck study and the provided textbook can help ensure an easy A.

ECON 310; Nothing bad to say about him. He is not a hard teacher he just doesn't really do much. Everything is independent but he communicates when needed. Uses Knewton Alta for almost everything. Read the textbook pages he assigns and do the homework and you should be just fine. The two exams are 40% of the grade so keep note of that.

I took both 302 and 304 ECON class and got A's in both. Just finished up ECON 304 class and even though it is an accelerated course (summer) it was a very managble work load with only about 4 assignments weekly. Prof Kinuthia is a goat, emails back fast and understanding when it comes to late submissons. 10/10 would recommend this prof.

A great professor! A lot of reading but its best to not have a lot of classes before taking this, wish I had his class in person I would love to see how he teaches!

Professor Kamau Kinuthia is kind, supportive, and always explains lessons clearly. He cares about her students, gives helpful feedback, and creates a safe, positive classroom. She is patient, organized, and truly wants every student to succeed. Anyone in her class will learn and feel supported.