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Mr.Crimmins isn't helpful at all. The clicker is a MUST for his class. He doesn't explain concepts very well, he stutters and says "uh" like every 2 or 3 words. So be prepared to teach yourself in that class. Use the book to better understand whats going on because he isn't the best to teach tbh.
He has no idea about teaching, and gives confusing exams.
he dosent explain anything well at ALL,hes the type of professor that knows his subject but cant quite teach it, (another thing about his office hours)he will schduel a appointment with you and forget all about it multiple times!i would not advise this professor to anyone.
The exams are so hard to study for because you not only have to memorize EVERYTHING that you are "taught", but also be able to apply it and the only way to prepare for those types of questions is the ~10 study questions at the end of the chapter in the book. He seriously needs to make use of practice tests or study guides or something.
VERY BORING CLASS. He knows his subject, but can't explain it. He says "uh and um" every other word LITERALLY. It drove me crazy enough to leave class early twice. His tests are pretty hard, but reading the chapters before class make him more understandable. His quizzes are timed and are really difficult.
I really loved this professor he was overall the best professor I have had this semester and i am taking his class again for Econ 2101. He explains everything very well most of these comments on here are from people that don't pay attention. I passed the class with a B and didn't have to take the exam and he also dropped 2 of the lowest quiz grades
Kind of a dull professor, very easy to lose focus in class. If you don't pay attention, you can easily get lost. A very nice guy who wants you to do well, and curved the first couple tests pretty well, but the material can get really confusing and he doesn't always explain it very well.
He literally gave me anxiety from his uhh's and umm's that made it almost impossible to pay attention, & I frequently left class b/c of it. Ended up with an 89, which I wasn't happy with, as it was my second B in my entire life. However, I wouldn't have put up with the torture of staying in class for an A. He was THAT bad. Made a 98 in ECON 2101
Even with studying, I can't seem to do well on the tests or homework assignments. The class is extremely boring, I do not recommend this class to anyone.
Crimmins was a super awesome guy and he takes time to explain things with examples everyone would understand. His tests are pretty hard even if you study a lot and the online work was made a lot easier once he switched it to unlimited tries. Cool guy, hard class.
Crimmins is a really nice guy with a passion for economics. However, his tests are extremely difficult. Even with perfect attendance and hours of studying, I can't seem to do well on them. Boring subject in general.
He doesn't teach the subject well,had to change HW to unlimited tries due to majority of class making failing HW grades. Tests and quizzes are confusing. forgot to mention HW has nothing to due with stuff in book, and very little in class. Literally had no idea how to do HW and I attended every class prior to dropping. Don't risk your GPA with him
Very nice guy but not a good teacher. I didn't understand the material until after the 3rd test. You can probably find better explnations from teachers on youtube. If you want to do well on his tests, memorize EVERYTHING and try understand it so that you are able to apply it during the tests (which were hard). Getting the A was extremely hard.
TERRIBLE TEACHER he know the subject but don't teach. he can't teach
Nice guy, but his class incredibly boring. Had a very hard time paying any attention. Textbook is good and easy to read, though.
Great teacher. I would recommend it
Tests and online hw are really hard, and even if you go to class and read the book you will probably struggle. Definitely do not recommend taking any class of his.
He doesn't teach. He just goes over questions you have from reading and somehow makes it more confusing. He doesn't have a lesson plan, outline, powerpoint, or anything. The homework doesn't match the book. The tests are very hard and if you think you did good, you probably didnt. DO NOT TAKE HIM!
Not required to attend class, however I attended every single class. He will not lecture, he answers questions that you bring up about the online homework. A lot of self teaching required.
Hes not a teacher. He just calculates the grades we get on the online assignments, which contain material that you will ALWAYS teach yourself. He is the laziest professor I have ever had and I have no idea how he has a job at a University. Plus he is a huge tool, my friends dad passed away mid semester and when they missed test he said too bad
He may not be the best professor, but the class is relatively easy. Weekly quizzes are online and are 40 percent of you grade and you have unlimited attempts. He curves the test grades and there are only four tests. Classes do not usually last the whole hour and half. You will need the book however, and it helps to read it before class.
He is nice, but not helpful. All the homework and quizzes are through MyEconLab, which is fairly easy and straight forward and aligned with the textbook. His test are NOTHING like the quizzes, it took me awhile to figure out the tests are the OPPOSITE of the quiz questions so basically study the quizzes but also know the opposite of the question.
Lectures are so boring and are basically pointless. He does not do a good job at explaining the chapters. Attendance is not mandatory. Homework and quizzes are online but most of your grade comes from tests taken in class. Boring class! Would try and get another professor if possible.
Lectures are boring, based off of online work and tests have nothing to do with quizzes. Wouldn't recommend! Definitely should take a different professor, I don't know how he still has a job here.
You have to buy an access code to a website the class is basically on. All the hw/quizzes given on there you have to read for. The book is easy to understand but long. Four tests given, and the final is optional and replaces lowest test score. I received a mid B overall on every test.
Awesome professor, easy class. Does not have any attendance, homework and quizzes are easy. If you study even slightly exams are easy as well, there are 3 and a final. Go to review days to get an A in the class. Overall definitely would recommend to anyone and everyone.
Attendance not mandatory but I still went every class. Homework and quizzes are online, tests are in class. Reviews for each of the four tests and replaces lowest with final exam. The final is optional if you are satisfied with your grade after the fourth test.I took it because I needed a 75 to get an A and if I skipped I would have gotten a B.
He is the nicest professor I have ever had but I had a hard time paying attention in his class. A lot of your grade is from online work (quizzes and homework) but that saved my grade. His tests are what you need to really study for because they are difficult.
This class just sucks. He is not the best teacher and isn't very helpful.
Easy A, Just show up and do the reading.
His tests are hard. Homework is easy and Quizzes can be tricky. He is not a good professor because he will not give you any study tips. The book helps you better understand the material. I would never take a class with him again.
Mr Crimmins tends to get off topic when describing content. We used myeconlab for homework and quizzes. I learned most of the material by trial and error, because it lets you try unlimited times on homework. If you are interested in the subject, Crimmins is a good professor. If you just want the credit, you may want a different one.
This was a very straight forward and easy class, but my gosh the man has to be the most boring person alive. The only way to learn the material was from reading the book/ homework. There was no use in taking notes. If attendance was not a grade there would have been no point in going to class. He is a nice guy, just terrible teacher.
Crimmins is probably the most boring professor at UNCC. Homework and quizzes are online. There are 4 tests that are straight from the homework/quizzes. Its hard to not fall asleep in his class. Not hard to make an A, but I would still avoid.
I think he is knowledgeable on his subjects, but I don't think he has a good way of teaching it. Almost as if he is a new or nervous teacher. If you ask questions he beats around them never answering your questions with a definite answer. Tough class, learn material from homework and quizzes the class it self is pretty useless. Don't take class
DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS!! It's super test heavy and his test questions aren't even related to the practice problems he gave us. He refuses to give out curves, even when the average is below 50. He celebrated over 80% of the class getting a test question wrong. His test questions are either too specific or too vague. Has a chill late policy though.
By far the most boring/awkward professor on campus. Reminds you of The Good Doctor. Tests are harder than what he prepares us for. Very boring lectures with mandatory attendance taken every class. Does a horrible job at explaining the topics. Your best bet is to just read the text and use quizlet flashcards to pass this class. Find someone else!
This is the worst professor I have ever had. He reads directly from the slides and does not engage the class in discussions. He only talks to the front 2 rows and forgets about the rest of the class. He is way too strict with attendance. Tests are nothing like the homework and are very long. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!
Lectures are hard, has trouble explaining what hes talking about. If you dont pay attention you wont do good at all.
Dr. Crimmins is a little awkward, but he is so nice. He is genuinely very nice, and gives good lectures. Some people complain about his minor stutter, but it does not bother me. Goes through a ton of examples. Lots of tests, but they are fairly easy. Take this guys class!
If you take the hybrid class, you won't ever need to attend a seated class. Just the seated exam dates. Multiple attempts on each HW question. Two attempts on quizzes but no chance to look at your answers (so no free 100s). Four exams and an optional final. Didn't try at all, missed a couple quizzes, never went to class, made a C.
Never take it. never in life
Teaching from slides and just reads it. The slide we get as student have bunch of mistakes and is different from what he uses in class. Makes it more difficult. Never taking him again
He just read in the class n all u have to do is study own your own. Test are way more hard than homework. confuses a lot. forgets what he is teaching. No prep before coming to class. slides never helped bunch of mistakes
Get ready to get less scores
Overall the class was very easy. Attendance was taken every day, but you didn't necessarily have to pay attention. Examples from class did help with understanding the material. He has a good sense of humor and is nice, though probably not the most interesting teacher. Used the textbook a lot for homework and quizzes.
The class itself isn't hard, you take notes w a powerpoint, do online homework and the quizzes are also online. There's only four tests in the class but if you don't do the reading it's hard to get a decent grade. Professor Crimsons is a heavy lecturer and he's kinda monotone. It was hard staying awake in his class. Attendance is taken every day.
Not gonna lie he's a nice guy, however, he is EXTREMELY boring. He reads through powerpoints that come directly from the $90-120 ebook that you are required to have for every single class. None of your homework will ever be posted on Canvas. Tests are incredibly confusing. You can never really get a clear grasp of your actual grade in the class.
Get Out!!! Econ 1101 is not worth taking with this prof.
Professor is terrible. He doesn't teach and he reads directly off the powerpoint which comes from the textbook that we MUST have for the class. He only grades you based on chapter HW, Quizzes, and tests and they are all hard as can be. Don't take class unless you are econ major and if so try and get a different professor.
You could read the powerpoints and the textbook that are online and learn the same amount from this class. He is just a narrator for the textbook provided powerpoints, and I think he clicked off the powerpoint maybe 2 times the whole semester and showed us something else
Final is optional and replaces lowest test. I listed that first cause its important. Class attendance is mandatory but entirely useless. He reads word for word from the text book. Homework is a joke for a $100 access code and biweekly. His tests are rough and poorly worded in my opinion. He interacts in class and wants to help but no one cared.
Once you do the homework online the lectures become fairly easy and can risk being a tad boring. However, he's engaging and the anecdotes that come along with the class are insightful. Very willing to talk over concepts you might have a hard time with, and those office hours can really help! Go check your tests for what you missed and study!
Not worth taking Econ 1101, his homework and tests are ridiculously awfully worded, and everything is weighted heavily-- if you do poorly on one thing, including homework, it'll bring your entire grade down.
Not a very good professor choice. His tests are very difficult and hard to understand. His classes are very lecture heavy. Tests weigh a lot on your grade and he is hard to understand when presenting. He also repeats himself in order to fill time. I took a one day a week class which was 2 hours long.
The worst professor Ive ever taken at UNCC. He seems so knowledgeable in his filed, but doesnt know how to teach.
Crimmins is absolutely awful and all-though he is knowledge in his field, he is a terrible teacher (Literally the most monotone person on planet earth). Hes basically a human PowerPoint slide! Absolutely would not recommend. Also, his test/homework assignments are ridiculously hard and weighted heavily.
His lectures don't add much (if any) to the textbook. There's a study module, a set of problems and a quiz every week. Tests are hard. Good thing is he goes back to explain questions people have trouble with and potentially gives test curves. Just don't cram. Learn in small chunks and put in the work weekly, you'll be just fine.
He is an okay professor. Reads straight off the power points. Do his practice tests before the test they help, and do the homework for the highest grade possible. It really helps. He is willing to help, I just didn't find it helpful. In his defense, he got tapped to take over my class after the first week with no preparation, so he might be better.
I had his class for 3 straight hours Wednesday nights and I went to bed every Tuesday night dreading his class. The most monotonous lectures and he tends to read them straight off the powerpoint. Course is carried by Connect assignments but tests don't have similar questions at all so their counterintuitive.
Very monotone and lecture heavy guy so its boring. Need to participate or you lose lots of points and literally checks attendance like his life depends on it. Doesn't take any "excuses" for late work so do it kind of professor. If you're taking it and it isn't required for your major, DONT. Although he seems like a nice guy outside of work.
Do yourself a favor dont take this guy. He gave me b even though i was just missing one mark to get an A. Ridiculous proffersor, makes false slides and test are useless no meaning compare to hw. uses the useless software that dont let u learn anything. He is rude and arrogant when u meet during office hours. He just doesnt co-operate during covid
Professor Crimmins is a very funny guy and will explain anything you need help with. He loved to catch up and talk with our class at the beginning of class, which was very nice instead of just starting right away with the textbook slides. If you read the textbook every week you'll be good.
Pros: Simple class with all material in slides/textbook. Not particularly hard to grasp, and some lectures are non-mandatory. Cons: Extremely boring and lectures are often monotone. I zoned out during most lectures but still did fine. Verdict: Not the worst option, but could be better. Take at own risk
Wasn't one of my favorite profs. The class was very thought-provoking and I did learn the basics of economics. We worked through a lot of the textbook. We had one mandatory class, one HW, and one quiz each week with a test every 3-4 weeks. Not too hard, but not very engaging.
I took his online summer class. He doesn't lecture. You only learn the material through slides that he writes and which are extremely unclear. The homework is insanely difficult and time consuming. quizzes count for almost nothing so you basically have 6 grades total in the class: 3 homework and 3 tests. This professor needs a new profession.
This instructor was nice and very intelligent when it came to Economics but didnt know how to teach it. He lectured straight from PowerPoints and relied on attendance heavily! He assigns 2 quizzes every week which are not too bad but if you fail any of the test, it weighs your grade down tremendously and its nearly impossible to get grade back up
Crimmins copies word for word from the textbook. Boring lecturer. His class is exam heavy and the average grades were 60-70%. I would not recommend him as a professor. Good luck.
I hated this class with a passion. Nothing against Economics, because the material we were learning was interesting, but the lectures were so long and boring I wished I was anywhere but in that class. His tests are very very hard and most of the material is stuff we didn't go over. The average for our last test was a 62% and he doesn't curve tests.
Professor Crimmins is obviously passionate about economics, but I don't think it shows in his lectures. They're bone dry, and the powerpoint slides he uses come straight from the textbook. I would definitely get a beer with the guy, but I just can't recommend him as an engaging economics teacher.
Very boring guy. There are 4 tests. If you do bad on one of them good luck trying to get an A. He is a nice guy tho.
He was okay. Just read off the slides, doesnt really add anything to them. I went to like two classes and still passed the class with an A, before tests i would just recommend going through the slides right before the test. His test is nothing like the quizzes, its a little more difficult and harder to understand.
While the class itself is somewhat boring due to it being only lectures, Professor Crimmins himself does a pretty good job of trying to make the content engaging. His voice sounds conversational rather than monotone and he throws in a few activities from time to time in class.
I honestly skipped his class. He reads off the power point which is posted to Canvas, plus he didn't require attendance so I simply never went to class. However, the class is easy enough to still get an A in.
The class is super boring as he simply reads off the slides, but if you review the slides before the test then you will do fine.
Very good textbook provided! Probably one of the most detailed and example based textbooks, makes it easy to understand the chapter you are learning. Lectures slides are made by the textbook, no real need for them. Test are more complicated than assignments, doesnt necessarily match the assignments. Still doable but tests will hold you from an A.
MOST BORING CLASS EVER! Kevin put my entire class to sleep on the daily. He does not explain anything and gives so much busy work that honestly teaches you nothing. The textbook does not really teach what is going to be on the test. Good luck if you get stuck in this class.
Crimmins seemed cool, missed most of his lectures but overall the class is doable without them. The textbook is a pretty good resource to use, and the slides capture chapters well. The tests aren't as terrible as I've heard everyone say, completing the homework and doing some extra credit will keep you afloat. Overall, meh class, easy B.
At first, I thought this was going to be a chill class, and it was until the test. You have between 2 to 3 assignments each week. Then a test that covers about 3 chapters, from what we are learning. The assignments are pretty easy and light. But the test is difficult, sometimes they don't correlate with what you've learned.
He is very nice and doesn't require attendance. He does use it as extra credit though. His typical class average on a test is in the low 70s and he doesn't curve. 2 assignments due weekly and 4 tests. The class can sometimes feel like it drags on because it isn't very interesting but he tries his best to engage everyone.
The subject itself was interesting. The professor... not so much. He had slides on canvas that he would read off of, not important to attend lectures but provides extra credit every time you do. Weekly assignments, four tests and interesting topics. Tests require real brain usage as you need to make connections for an answer. Easy but not weed-out.
The textbook was very interesting, and that's good since textbook is basically your teacher. His slides are made by the textbook site. I would only go if I wanted a refresh on the topic, but it was basically what we read just out loud. The assignments are easy, but the tests are kind of harsh. He is nice, but also kind of rude on bad days I guess.
there are 4 tests so you have to do well on all of them to get an A. it's a super hard class and his lectures are so boring. please avoid this professor
His tests are really hard and they count for like all of your grade. He also doesn't teach that well and isn't the nicest guy
I was really excited for this class but Crimmins made this class awful. He is a terrible professor and most people don't do well in the class. He doesn't answer questions that well either. Avoid taking him.
He is a really tough professor and doesn't do a great job teaching economics. His lectures are very boring and he doesn't really try to make the classes fun either. His tests are also extremely difficult and I felt like most of the test questions weren't even part of the material we learned.
He is a nice guy but his class is really hard. The exams are worth your entire grade and they are really hard. The averages of the tests were in the 50s - 60s and he doesn't make the class entertaining. I don't mind economics but I absolutely hated it with him.
def not an easy A. Don't take this class unless it's related to your major. If you want to take this class, take it with a different professor.
the worst class ever and the professor is awful. take a different professor. and the tests are so hard.
Don't let most of the comments scare you. This class is hard, but you just really have to apply yourself. For me personally, what he taught in class wasn't very helpful. What worked for me was literally making flashcards, using whiteboards for memorization of topic and understanding. Trust me if you apply yourself and study hard you will be fine.
The class is awful. If able, choose a different professor canvas will be flooded with assignments every day, and each one is due the following day hindering your ability to complete them all in one go. lectures, are very confusing and unclear. when asked to elaborate, the material is still difficult to understand.
Boring class, reads off of his slides in a monotone voice, doesn't really try to engage with students, exams are extremely difficult and the average is usually in the 50s or 60s. Please save yourself and take a different professor.
Crimmins' class is no walk in the park. Lectures can be dry, but staying engaged and using resources like flashcards, whiteboards, and unstuck study can really help. It's tough, but doable with hard work.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
70%
Textbook Required
33%
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ECON1101
2.2
(66)ECON2102
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