To begin with, Prof. Collinson is one of the best at IVC. He has amazing working experiences and really knows the materials well. But, what makes everything not be as perfect as it should be is that Prof. Collinson has a serious British accent. Pay attention on the class, and you will get what your want! Extra credit is counted up to 5% or more.

Professor Collinson is an excellent teacher. Having worked in the banking industry for years, he has a great knowledge of how Macroeconomics plays a role in real-world situations, adding extra insight to our class. He also knows how to reexplain things in a new way so as to allow one to understand a concept better. And his British accent is tight!

Prof. Collinson was awesome and always here to help his students. Besides his amazing working experiences, Prof. Collinson was also enthusiastic with his job. Clearing grading and fair tests. It will never a bad decision to take his class.

British accent. 75% + is an A. DON'T need book. Humble, funny. Can be unclear at times, but always willing to rephrase. Genuinely nice guy. Get an A without studying, just show up to class. TAKE THIS CLASS. If you want an easy A, you got it. If you want to really learn the material, he's great.

His class is definitely challenging. I skipped ECON1 and still got an A. You only need a 75% for an A. He's an easy grader but there's just so much material. He is a great professor and will spend as much time as necessary to make sure his students understand a concept. I would definitely take him again. He also gives a lot of extra credit.

Professor Collinson is definitely one of my favorite professors in my two years at IVC. Friendly, always willing to help, and provides real world information/lessons from his experience in business

Macroeconomics Honors is a very hard class; prepare to study a lot. You cannot slack off in this class, or you'll pay for it later on! There are only 3 exams during the semester and the final is worth a whopping 40% of your grade. Make sure to review everyday and get the concepts down so you can ace the tests.

All the people who think he's hard is hilarious. A is 75%. The three papers for homework are 30% of the grade and just put as much research in them you get all the points. Then the tests are easy if any of these kids ever studied. I had 58 points out of 60 going into the final and the final is 40% of the grade. All I needed was 17/40 that's a 43%.

He's not a tough grader, in fact he actually gives points generously if you are going towards the right direction in Econ. I think people think he's hard because they are literally giving minimal effort to study econ. If you want help through youtube, ACDCLeadership is really helpful. Watch those videos and you'll get an A. Pay attention in class!

Not too bad,6 /18 of our class had A's going i to the final, so an A is not impossible. He grades assignments according to his rubric. Tests are very lenient grading as well. His lecturing is OK, the thing with econ is you need a good professor to translate graphs into words. I recommend MIT OCW Principles of Microeconomics for extra help. Take him

His tests are multiple choice, 1 point for the right answer and 4 points for the explanation. This is why it's pretty easy to get an A- You can circle the wrong answer choice, but as long as your explanation for your answer is correct and thorough you will get 4/5 points. 75% is an A in his regular sections, lots of extra credit.

Fantastic Professor! He gives great lectures and truly wants you to understand economics. Be prepared to do a lot of graphing and explaining answers if you want to get full credit. 3 Tests, 4 Assignments, 1 final. 75% is an A. Attendance is highly recommended if you want to pass!

Loved the teacher's British accent. He really knew his stuff and any question asked was answered. Lectures are straight forward as well as all of the grading criteria you are given on the syllabus. He does not ever drop a student if they never come but if you don't come Im pretty sure you won't pass this class due to it being lecture focused tests.

Professor Collinson is a rather free-flowing professor. I have taken him for both Econ G175 and Econ G170. 3 tests and 3 assignments, 75% (each assignment is worth 10 and final is 40). I needed a 15/40 on the final to guarantee myself an A, and I didn't really study. His British accent and funny examples help keep lectures interesting.

I am currently taking his ECON 2 right now. he is amazing! He tried really hard for his class, almost hand typed all his tests and assignments. he isn't one of your lazy professor that read through PP. For those who screw around would totally fail the class. but If you turn up and sit through his class, you would find it very rewarding!

In response to the comment below; I screwed around, almost never turned up to class and still got an A. Its about the quality of effort you put in and not the quantity. Professor Collinson's teaching maybe unorthodox at times, but overall he is very a professional, polite and helpful gentleman and one of the nicest professors at IVC.

Accessible outside class, hilarious, test heavy, amazing lectures, caring, extra credit,

Hes a tough grader. lectures kinda bore me. Not sure what final grade was but it was an A or B! Hes a nice proffesser and he gives a lot of extra credit! you need a 75% in the class to get an A. Hes kinda hard grading tests but on the essays not so bad. Hes a good teacher but lectures could be more interesting. He counts attendance so show up!

Easily one of the best teachers Ive ever had. The basis for success in his class, as he says on the very first day, is to turn up and keep up. Gives you the slides for the PowerPoints; all you have to do is pay attention and write notes when necessary. The more diagrams you show on tests and assignments, the higher grade you will get.

Best professor ive ever had, amazing lecture, this is my second course with him and its the only course i enjoy, just understand the lectures and u will get an A, i widh if he would teach other courses because i will not hesitate to take his class again

Collinson is the BOMB. If there were an ECON 3H and he taught the class I'd take it even if it were a 0 credit course

I took his summer class, so naturally, everything was much more fast paced. However, he stayed after every class to clearly explain all the questions I had. I can tell that he cared a lot about my understanding of econ concepts. Also, he gave several extra credit opportunities, which made it much more manageable to get a good grade in his class.

Prof. Collinson is one of the nicest professors in IVC. He is very polite and he cares about his students. You only need to have a 75% to get an A in his class. He will also give you many extra credit opportunities. There are only 3 assignments and 4 tests in his class. But you really need to spend time and effort on those to get a good grade. GLHF

I really like this professor, he is one of the best professors in IVC. He is really nice and friendly. He always makes the point clear. His class contains three take-home assignment and three tests and one final test. As long as your answers make sense, you'll get good grade. You can get at most 5 points for doing the EC and 75 is an A.

He is a kind of teacher who wants his student to ask questions and he will answer the question clear just to make sure you understand it. Never believe that I will think Econ is interesting but he makes me be interested in Econ. Not so tough grader as long as your answer make sense. He always expects image in essay and test. 75 IS AN A.

HIS ENGLISH ACCENT IS VERY CUTE. If he teaches Econ 2, I will definitely take him. But unfortunately, next semester he only teaches Econ 2H :( Take him with you Econ 1 is a decent choice for sure.

He is hands-down the best professor Ive ever had in my entire life. You have to put in some effort but he makes it possible and all you need is a 75 in the class and you get an A. If you really cannot pass this class you shouldnt be in college. Best Lecturer I have ever seen in my life he should make YouTube videos

Def going to need to put in the work to get the grade, so if you're the studious type, TAKE HIM. He tends to tell stories rather than lec. He is patient and funny. Wants you to do well and will answer any question. The "homework" is extra credit so do it ALL, very worth it. By far my favorite teacher. Don't be afraid to ask him ?'s outside of class

Professor Collinson is my favorite professor I have encountered so far. First off, he has a British accent so lectures are always amazing. You only need a 75 to pass and if you put in the work early, it is a super easy final. He has three assignments and three tests outside of finals each worth 10%. Very generous in grading written work.

Everyone who says this class is hard wasn't paying attention in lecture. The lecture is a little complicated but he makes everything very clear and goes through everything slowly and logically. He'll happily answer any question. The professor is very smart. He attended two of the 5 best universities for economics in the world. Best econ class.

Anyone who doesn't love Professor Collinson did not put in the work. He is an AMAZING teacher and wants everyone to excel in his class. His lectures are great and his British accent makes them even better! The tests are straightforward based on the lectures and he continuously offers extra credit to help you succeed. I 100% am taking him for Econ2!

Professor Collinson is an amazing teacher. If you show up to class, actually pay attention to the lessons, and put in effort for the homework and exams, you will pass with flying colours. I wish that I had him for ECON1.

Best professor at IVC, without a doubt. Super nice, very intelligent, and always willing to help. The class itself is difficult cuz the final is 40% of the grade and everything else is 3 tests, 3 assignments all worth 10%. The book helps, but you only need the lectures. I had him for econ 2H also and was the same. LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT, MaybeTooMuch

Professor Collinson is what I believe one of the best professors at IVC. He s super caring and his class is an easy A. As long as you attend lecture, do the extra credit quizzes (which are a lot), you can average a C on all test and still pass his class with an A. Down side is theres a lot of self studying to do (since he gives out no hw at all)

Professor Collinson is great! He truly wants you to grasp the concepts. I managed to slip away with an A all thanks to the extra credits he gives out. The class was challenging I'm not going to lie. You need to pay serious attention, especially with this online format. If you pay attention, it's an easy A. I didn't always, so that's why I struggled

Professor Collinson is a great professor who is really passionate about the subject. He always asks every few minutes if people are not getting the concept because he cares about people doing well in his class and is easily reachable after class or during scheduled office hours. He gives a tremendous amount of extra credit. He's really wonderful!

Professor Collinson is overall one of the best professors I have taken at IVC. Although his class may appear hard at first, he makes the concepts feel enjoyable and interesting. He is also deeply cares about his students and is incredibly comprehensive of the difficult circumstances we are facing in todays environment. Great EC opportunities too!!

He's one of the best professors at IVC, and you won't regret taking him if you are interested in economics. Even if you're not, he provides a lot of extra credit that can significantly boost your grade (a whole letter change if you do them all). He's lecture-heavy, but there is a lot of resources online you can use to understand the material.

Tough class, but very caring professor who is fair and will help you do well in the class. Lectures are difficult and long. Tests are ok and assignments are pretty tough.

Truly one of the best professor I've had. Professor Collinson definitely knows what he is talking about, and breaks the concepts down to make them truly understandable. However, the tests are lengthy because you have to provide an explanation for each mcq. But he is honestly very generous with points, so make sure to do all the ec u can!

He is a great professor but his tests are somehow heavy for the first timer in economics. You have to put in a lot of effort to understand, watch YT videos and read online materials. Got grade A but will not take his course again.

One of the best profs at IVC. He used to work on Wall Street and went to LSE so he really knows his stuff. He'll prepare you extremely well for university work. His class is a lot of work but if you put in the hours and ask questions you'll be okay

He's genuinely one of the nicest professors on campus. Your guide to getting an A in this class is to watch some AP econ youtube videos on top of his lectures. That should get the job done. His tests can be worded in ways that aren't the clearest, but as long as you learn the content it shouldn't matter. Easy honors class to take, great professor.

The comment below that he is racist is stupidly untrue. In any case, ask him anything outside of class and he will do his best to answer. Try to get 60% cumulative points before the final for smooth sailing, and keep in mind he has tons of extra credit that should most definitely be done every time to maximize the chance of getting an A.

Professor Collinson was truly a pleasure to learn from for both Econ 1H and 2H. His class is definitely lecture-based so be prepared to pay attention and don't skip class. However, he is an extremely caring professor who is extremely knowledgeable and readily available. Tip: Take your time to analyze and understand the curves and graphs. Good Luck!

Great professor. His grading system is backward and his lectures rely on slides + in-class notes, so definitely attend every class if possible. The teaching style is upbeat and engaging. Ask a lot of questions. Tests are fair and sometimes easier than expected. Cool accent.

Professor Collinson was a pleasure to learn from. The lectures are intense, so I would not recommend skipping class, but his teaching style is very upbeat and will help keep you engaged. Tests are fair, and he will adequately prepare you, but keep in mind that the final is weighted strongly (40%). He has a vested interest in his student's success.

Best econ teacher for honors classes. Super super caring, only recommendation is to get a clear picture of his grading structure to succeed. ALways do the extra creds. Other than that he is lenient if you are nice to him and chat outside of class. Took both 1H and 2H with him. 10/10 would recommend

Prof was great, very caring and helpful always willing to change the due dates. Lots of Extra credit and easy to get an A. Boring lectures but class itself is easy. 3 tests and make sure you do all the extra credits (you can cheat cause hes not the best with technology). All in all a great prof and teaches his subject well.

One of the best professors I've had. Very caring and understanding. Lectures were rather slow and boring, but he taught the content well. You may need to do some self-studying with all the graphs and diagrams there are. Exams reflect the material taught and assignments require a fair bit of economic analysis. Highly recommend if you want to learn.

If you want gain a deep understanding of macroeconomics, I highly recommend you enroll in this class. There are tons of extra credit opportunities. I slacked off when studying for the tests, which is why I earned a B. Earning an A is doable, you just really need to put in the work. There are 3 essay HW assignments, 3 tests, and a final exam.

very funny british guy, makes econ so fun. tests aren't too hard, but you definitely need to study. pay close attention to lectures b/c he uses a lot of anecdotes to explain concepts, but if you don't get something he'll go out of his way to help you.

Professor Collinson cares a lot about his students and will go out of his way to help you when you need it. He teaches a very lecture based class, so attendance is very important if you want to do well. As long as you don't skip and keep up with the extra credits and course material, you should be able to get an A pretty easily.

Mark Collinson is a good professor. There is passion in his work and you can tell that he loves the subject. There are three papers, three tests, and a two-part final. There is extra credit and his office hours are flexible. But please DO NOT slack off. Go to each lecture, understand each topic when it is given and you will do fine. (+1pt British)

Amazing Professor. Very inspiring and caring. Gives lots of extra credit. Tests are slightly difficult but he prepares you well for them. 10/10.

Very entertaining lectures and lots of extra credit. Hard not to get an A if you turn everything in.

Professor Collinson is an Ivy League caliber professor. I have attended a 4 year prior to IVC and will say with interaction with several PHD professors, he is a rare and special kind. Extremely knowledgeable in the subject, applies concepts to real world examples with ease and is a very humorous guy. I highly recommend his class.

All lecture. The slides don't have all the information, the important stuff is in his words so pay attention and take good notes. 3 exams, 1 final, 1 optional presentation for extra credit. He has an extra credit quiz for every chapter you learn. Nice guy, but this isn't an easy grade booster class.