I Saw the other bad comments and I am surprised. I think they were written by some spiteful poor people. Doss is cool and teaches a lot more in class about life than u will ever get out of a book. He is hard and u must study, but is a cool guy and great prof. I got ur back Mr. Doss.

Professor Doss has his own style of teaching that is for sure, but he makes sure his students gets what he is saying. If you use your study guide and go to every lecture and take good notes then it will be easy to pass the class, so what if he talks about his stuff.its economics.I think he is great and I would recommend him to my friends for sure

I really enjoyed his class. He'll tell you from the beg. this is not a class where oe can get an A but you will learn and he is very funny. I always looked forward to going to his class just because i never fell asleep. Fun guy and very helpful. thinkin about taking him for macro.

This class took time but I learned a lot. You need to go to the IS sessions and class, they will help! Tests are 75% how or why something happens & 25% memorizing facts. He does talk about his business & how he makes a lot of money but it shows he knows what he is talking about b/c he?s using it in the real world & doing very well for himself.

Do not expect to get an A. He even informs you that from the very beginning. But I did learn quite a bit from him and he does make class interesting. I recommend him. Keep in mind that its hard to get a B.

I came in with a lot of prior knowledge of the topic so it's hard to say how good his teaching was. It seemed like he skimmed through a lot of stuff that would take more time to properly learn. Anyway, if you read the slides (or the book) and understand them then you'll do fine on the test. He gives lots of hinds as to what's on the test. Listen.

Loved the class keeps the most dreadful and boring topics interesting!

Don't bother buying the textbook, he teaches directly from powerpoint slides. That said, you have to either print the powerpoint presentation for each chapter or bring a laptop, he uses print outs of the powerpoint slides. Exams are multiple choice (50 questions) and are you're only grades, so don't under estimate them.

Multiple choice exams cover definitions and concepts and a decent amount of math. Isn't heavy on graphing which makes his class much easier than it could be.

Great professor! He always relates everything in his class to real life situations. He makes class super easy! Read the book! Do his extra credits and trust me it will help!

Great professor! He always relates his work with real life examples. Makes the class super easy! Read the book and do the extra credits and you will pass the class.

An example of what a college professor should be like!! Relate what you are teaching to real world experiences and make it interesting. Hate econ classes but he caught my interest with his style of teaching!! Learn from him UTSA proffesors!

Knowing the definitions is the key.

This is not an easy class. I studied a lot! His lectures are short and only talks about a few important points. Psudo-libertarian who pushes his political leanings in the class.SUPER egotistical and narcissistic. No one cares about how moderately successful you are! Kind of felt bad for the sad lonely little guy.

easy class i've ever taken besides algebra for business major, but he gives alot of extra credit and also explains materials to real life scenerios. also the way he teaches gets some getting used to but he is really great!! first test and last test are usually the same if you pay attention to what is going on. and pay attention!!!

made everything easy to understand with real world examples .great teacher

Loves to talk about Macro application to today's world.

Best professor and mentor any student could ever have. Initially i was worried class would lower my gpa, but professor Doss makes learning fun and easy. He does what no other professor does; help student believe they can succeed and overcome any obstacle.

Great professor! This class is tough! Read the chapters so you understand the discussion. attendance is not mandatory, but needed if you want an A. He KNOWS if you are not there and will call you on it (jokingly). Great professor & mentor ! He will not let you fail if you try and there are LOTS of extra credit opps. Made an A+ =)

I grew to like Doss. I understand the previous reviews that warned he talks about himself. He does, but he always tied it back to class and how it relates to the subject. His teaching style is unique, that's for sure. He teaches similar to the Socratic Method. He does go a little quick, especially the math. You have to apply yourself to do well

As Doss would say, this class is a "working class." He gives LOTS of extra credit opportunities and helps the class on the assignments. He gives a good review before the test. He is super funny! He finds ways to make the material relate-able.

This class was really something else. I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was good that he is in the health industry as he can paint a realistic picture of how the industry functions. This class is mainly research papers, but it is because of this research that truly drives the learning process. I would highly recommend this class and professor to anyone.

AMAZING HUMAN BEING WITH AN AMAZING HEART, HE CARES FOR HIS STUDENTS, TAKE ANY CLASSES TAUGHT BY HIM, SIMPLY AWESOME TEACHER!

If you're looking for an easy A, then don't select this class. However, if you're searching for a course that is intriguing and will challenge you, then this is the course for you. The test material is hard if you don't read the textbook beforehand, but if you read you'll do fine. The professor also give a BUNCH of extra credit, and it helps a lot!

Can pass if you try. By trying just read and ask any questions. Write the extra credit papers for sure!

He's a great professor. He teaches using the Socratic method and makes you want to learn. His course will make you open your mind up to stuff more than just economics. I wish I could take more classes with him or professors like him. He makes sure you understand that you can do anything you put your mind to. Very kind and caring person.

Doss is great, kinda goes off his own grading criteria. Interesting class, the APA paper was definitely difficult... but you get it over with pretty quickly. Love how he will grade your paper early.

Great teacher. Funny, explains everything with a real life example, friendly, helpful, does great reviews before tests.

Professor Doss is a great educator. He gives lots of extra credit, at least in ECO 2023, in the form of eight 15 minute quizzes over the course of the semester. His tests are difficult only if you don't do the non-mandatory Cengage "Chapter Quizzes" (which also contribute to extra credit). Take his class, you won't regret it as long as you can read

I loved coming to class just to hear him ramble about life. Great teacher. Straight forward with no sugar coating. Teaches d little in class, so you have to do a lot of at home reading. Gives tons of extra credit to help you pass. If you are sensitive don't take. But I enjoyed this class very much.

He taught this course by the socratic method. Many people do not come to class and I'm sure it reflects on their paper scores. This course is research heavy. If you are good at writing, I would recommend this course. The two midterms he gives are pretty challenging mc questions, but he curves. There are a total of 5 papers throughout the term.

This class as he called it is a "working class" if you put in the work, you will make the grade you want! He is a very interesting teacher, you'll never leave a lecture without being amused! He tends to go off topic a lot but you'll learn more about real economic problems in this class verses any other macro class!! Go to class for quiz passwords!

Mr. Doss is a great professor. Definitely the most knowledgeable professor I've ever had. The lectures are interesting. He goes off track but if you pay attention he gives you economics examples by telling a life story. He says it is "working class" which is very true. He will make you work for it. Do the extra credits and online Graded quizzes.

Makes you work hard for an A. Tests are online but very difficult. Lectures are usually entertaining. He tends to get off topic a lot but his lectures are very funny and interesting. Class is not mandatory but you need to go to class to get the Extra Credit Quiz passwords!

All of his tests are online and he gives you two extra credit opportunities per test for up to ten points. The prof really likes himself, but once you get past that hes actually a really good prof. He tells it like it is and uses good real life economics examples.

Entire class is based on socratic method. This was a pretty fun class because Doss is actually involved in the healthcare industry. The course is mainly 5 papers (1 big, 4 short) and 2 mid terms that are pretty challenging. If you're willing to put in work and learn A LOT for an elective, take this course.

Cool dude. Great reviews for exams. He will try to frighten the student body, but hes just a regular guy who is understanding and wants you to succeed - but you have to give it an effort. Had him for Micro - retaking Macro rn due to the macro economics professors being seemingly possible to understand, wish he was available.

Professor Doss was not extremely difficult-no homework, no quizzes, but be prepared to READ that's where you will mainly learn! He uses his lectures to mainly reminisce about his past experiences (his college years, his CEO life, and talks a lot about politics). However he does do very thorough reviews, and he gives suprise extra credit passwords

The dude loves himself but he's one of my favorite professors. Very knowledgeable and knows what he's talking about. Go to class to get the extra credit passwords. Do the extra credits and the graded quizzes and you will be fine. Wants you to pass, but acts like its going to be the most difficult thing in the world. Do the work and you're fine

Great lectures, gives a lot of real world scenarios and shares a great deal about himself. Attendance is mandatory as he will give out extra credit passwords, and only states exam dates in class. Take notes on the review day and you are guaranteed to pass. Highly recommend, great guy can be tough but its nothing hard.

Really interesting lectures, quite funny. Speaks plainly. Do the extra credit and you can easily make a B or C. He talks quite fast when he is actually speaking about content. Read the chapters and do the extra credit!

Doss is a very good teacher and it's very hard not to pass. He gives you extra credit for basically everything plus the tests are easy as long as you partially read and paid attention in class. He's super funny and will call on people randomly during his lectures. Take him for both micro and macroeconomics because he knows his stuff and is easy.

The first time I took him I got a C in micro, and once I took him for macro I knew exactly what I had to do and got an A! All you need to do is do the extra credits, and read the book and do the quizzes. It's work but if you do it you are guaranteed an A!

Doss' class setup is so simple anybody can get an A. Show up to class (his off-topic stories almost always tie into the material), do the graded quizzes and ECs, and you'll know just about every question on the exams. Also, the final exam is OPTIONAL! If you bombed an exam, it simply replaces your lowest exam score. Google is your ally.

Everything is online. 2 Extra credit for every test worth 5 points each. QL assignment worth 40 points, evaluation 10 points, and post quiz 10 points. test 1 is ok, test 2 is the hardest and 3&4 are significantly easier. You learn everything on your own but its still good to go listen in on lectures. Answers are on coursehero and chegg.

Doss is AMAZING. As long as you care enough to review some of the chapters in the book before a test (AND DO THE GRADED QUIZZES & EXTRA CREDITS) you'll be fine. He"ll make it seem ridiculously hard in the beginning, but just put in some effort before tests and sit back and enjoy his engaging lectures!

Doss is a funny guy that shoots from the hip. He's very knowledgeable in his subject matter and does a great job of simplifying complex theories. You will have to write a lot of papers but he's not too hard of a grader if you follow the criteria he gives you. Just put in the work, keep up with the reading, and you'll get an A or B.

The class was tough due to being over the summer. Paper due every 12 days and a timed test on Mondays. The first two papers are assigned w/ topic but the final you're on your own. Teaches using the Socratic method so do the readings before coming to class & ask questions. Otherwise, he'll go off track and start talking about public policy. So READ

Public Econ is an incredibly hard class as the avg. grade is a C. It's a seminar-based course, so he'll email articles that cover the lectures so read before class. He tests on both the lectures & book content, usually every 5 weeks covering one ch. per week. 4 tests, 1 term paper instead of a final. Probably best to take Intermediate Econs first.

Very funny guy. Knows so much about the topic and just everyday things. Gets a little off topic from time to time, but it always ties back to what we are doing in class that day. Lots of lectures, but lets you out early almost every day.

Very fun professor, he is really engaging and you'll probably hear about his corvette every day, I would definitely have him again, the allows two tries for quizzes which show you what you got wrong on the first try and the homework assignments have the "check my answers" option which is great!!!

Overall a good professor, lectures tend to go off topic but his assignments and tests are not too hard. Would take again.

Prof Doss is the absolute best when it comes to class lectures. Sure he gets off topic, but it is very enjoyable content and various times does connect back to the discussion. We had several debates with him when we were in his class after dismissal about econ, life, and even basketball. He is a tremendous person and fun to talk with easy content!

If you have to take ECON i highly recommend Doss. I am a lazy student and kept an A the whole class. Attendance is extra credit, i just did work during the class. Its smartbook heavy so if you do the work you're GUARANTEED a B- to an A+. You can literally retake everything until you get a 100 except the exams.

He is a good professor. He sets clear grading standards. Everything is done through McGraw hill connect. Everything is open book. Lectures are just long and don't make sense. Just read through the homeworks and you will have an A in the class.

Professor Doss was by far one of my favorite professors I have taken and plan on taking him again in the future. Everything is done online in Mcgraw Hill Connect. He does take attendance but adds it as credit to your grade which helps a lot. He tends to go on random information during his lectures but everything you need to know is in the textbook.

Professor Doss is like an onion. He is nice and hilarious during his lectures, but when it comes down to business he means WORK! The tests are pretty heavy, if you do not do the HW or quizzes good luck. In order to pass this class you need to do the work, if you are a slacker forget about this class because you have to work. But he is awesome!

Doss was hilarious. Most work was done outside of class (textbook, homework, quizzes and even the tests all are online at home) and inside class he went over all the harder stuff. I found I learned more from the in class lectures than the textbooks. Grading is clear, just get the work done before it's due and then you just worry for the test.

Wow this guy is amazing. His lectures contain only 1% useful information that will be on the test, so you'll have to study the online materials for it. He also checks attendance every class. The lectures though.. AMAZING! This is where you learn useful information. You learn about life. This guy is super rich, he knows how to create wealth.

Professor Doss' lectures have nothing to do with the curriculum for the most part but you will learn a lot about current events and his personal life. He uses SmartBook for readings, homework, and quizzes. He goes over information to prepare for the test in his lectures prior to the tests. Attendance is extra credit. The final exam was optional.

There are chapter reading, chapter homework (infinite attempts), and chapter quizzes (2 attempts). There are 4 test(open book/notes) and an optional finial. Overall the class is easy to pass. The professor is nice and talkative.

he was great if you can read. it is 100% book and all the tests are open book and open note. all quizzes and homeworks are multiple attempts as well.

Doss is a good professor. Only downside is he can tend to go off topic in class. Do the work and you will get at least a B. If you want an A do good on exams. He gives out credit just for showing up to class. Show up to class, do the work, do decent on the exams you will pass the course. He also gives out test answers during class so PAY ATTENTION.

Honestly the class was really easy just come to class because he takes attendance he talks about his life the rest of class so you only really learn from the Magraw hill chapters which are pretty simple just time consuming tests were open book also

Doss talked a lot about personal life rather than the material that was supposed to be taught. I really liked that all his assignments were online and really easy to do. We have attendance quizzes which are 10% of your grade so it gives your grade a boost. I think the tests were difficult though, because they are timed.

Dr. Doss is a great Economics professor. In his lectures he talks a lot about his personal life and how it relates to the subject. His lectures are very funny. All assignments are on connect, and all tests are open notes. He tells you from the start that if you do all assignments you should have at least a B.

Doss is okay! If you're "new" to college and/or fresh out of High School... he's probably NOT the type professor you want to take. He doesn't spoon feed or really teach a lot. He gives lots of "nuggets" during his lectures but you have to pay attention! He'll tell you what to focus on but again, you definitely learn more outside of the classroom!

He made the class easy and didn't teach the book much during lectures, but world-related economics which made learning it actually interesting, he is not like most professors and that is what I loved about him.

Enjoyed this professor, assignments are easy and made lectures interesting