Smart professor, knows his stuff. Sometimes can get political with his rants, but stays on topic most of the time. Honestly, if you took Econ in high school you can probably skip class for the first half of the semester.

Great Professor. Easy to ask for help from and is pretty clear with his lectures. Online quizzes and reading questions really help your grade as well as your understanding, but there are a lot of them. Occasionally gave surprise extra credit with attendance rosters.

Course is structured very well with an online resource that goes along with the in class lecture and the homework provides a nice buffer. He also gives extra credit very generously if you do the study material for the tests.

Can I just say what an amazing professor this is?? He makes economics so simple and natural it's almost like breathing. His structure makes sense and really allows you to learn the material. Nothing unexpected from him so you always know what's happening. Try and take the hybrid class because it makes the learning process a lot easier.

You need the book code to access the homework, but do not buy the actual textbook-you won't need it. Classes go over the readings exactly, I missed 5 classes and still got a B without studying. Videos and homework assignment due every week 3 tests, 1 cumulative final

He does a good job of explaining the material. Although I stopped showing up just because the online part helps just as much. Don't buy a real textbook, just the code for the online material. Do the extra credit and practice quizzes and you should be fine.

Took the hybrid course for Cullivan and came out with a decent grade. If all the homework is done, then at least a B is easily attainable. The tests are deceptively tough, but the rest of the course is simple.

I couldve gotten a better grade if I had shown up more often but when I did show up, his lectures always made a lot of sense. Super straightforward class, but I forgot to do the Friday assignments sometimes which hurt my grade. If you do all the online stuff on time for the hybrid class it's definitely at least a B.

Mark is a good professor and his class wasn't that bad. All of the homework is online and so was the extra credit. He'd get on tangents sometimes in class and he'd go on for awhile. The tests were kind of difficult but he has practice quizzes and they really help. Make sure if you don't understand something, go ask because he skips some material.

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. I walked in with no knowledge about the economy and this class really really opened my eyes. Mark is one of the most caring professors I've ever had. Make use of his office hours. He is really helpful and wants you to succeed.

Overall, this class wasn't too bad. Cullivan is a sweet guy who wants his students to succeed & actually learn something. His lectures can be dry. The hw is due online once a week and they can be time consuming. Definitely recommend reading the book as you complete it. 4 tests, with no final! DO THE EXTRA CREDIT AND SHOW UP TO CLASS!!

He is a good professor but his tests are a bit too hard(test are essentially the bulk of your grade). He teaches well, but doesn't cover everything on tests, so read the book and work examples. He also goes on a lot of tangents in class which makes it a little annoying. Overall, a solid choice for Econ.

not a difficult class, but economics in general is challenging. however, having the hybrid class is a definitive plus because you dont have to go to class and can teach yourself. do the work, even if econ isnt your strong suit, like me, you should end up with higher than a C. He's a great teacher, very nice, and teaches well.

He teaches well, even though you can just study the same thing from the ebook by yourself. We have weekly hw and 4 tests. Tests are a little bit hard since he doesn't give the study guide or cover something on the test. We only can study books by ourselves for the test. In short, not bad. A great professor in Econ 101. I would take his 102.

Mark is a cool teacher. I didn't learn much from lectures but the online videos/assignments are usually plenty to teach you for the 4 tests (final included). Some people did very poorly on a couple tests, especially the first one, but I didn't find it too hard. Got an A and was one of my easiest classes of the semester. Attendance isn't graded.

Lectures were kinda pointless just stay on top of your work with the online stuff. He gets mad when people don't go to class so sometimes he will give EC for those who do show up. Good guy and good teacher. Decent class not hard not easy.

Mark is a cool professor. He is easy to talk to and answers questions, despite the large lecture. Book is never used. He asks questions specific from lectures on most tests, attendance isn't taken, can learn all material from online homework, but recommend going to class for the extra credit.

If you want to take an econ class, I highly recommend Cullivan. His lectures aren't mandatory (I BARELY went) as long as you self-study. He provides you with a LOT of resources. This includes the online book (which is very clear and easy to follow), learnsmarts, module videos, practice quizzes, and EC. If you put in the work, it's not hard.

Cullivan is a very dry lecturer, but if you go to class and take notes this class is easily A or B attainable. The online homework basically teaches the same thing, so if you can teach yourself you can skip class. Really cool guy who wants his students to succeed. Will offer help in office hours if necessary. Offers up to 3% of extra credit online.

You go to class, he lectures on the topic. Rinse and repeat. The lectures he has are pretty thorough but he just reiterates what students get from the online LearnSmart assignments so you don't miss out on much if you skip class. The tests are very doable and reminiscent of practice quizzes he gives on Blackboard. Pretty relaxed guy though.

Professor Cullivan does not use PowerPoints. He relies heavily on a whiteboard and speaking directly to the class. He goes over things in detail and with great examples. In my personal experience, lecture was so boring. It wasn't meant for me but it might be meant for those slow learners. Anyway, he is great at teaching the subject in detail.

His lectures were never mandatory and I never went unless I felt like it. he will give EC if not a lot of people show up tho. if you dont take notes or go to lecture just read through the lessons in the online book they are short and to the point and easy to understand. do the practice quizzes and study for tests but honestly an easy a for me

Pretty chill professor. He lectures but does not take attendance. I would recommend coming in anyways because you are occasionally rewarded with extra credit for showing up. STUDY THE PRACTICE QUIZZES ON BLACKBOARD! He will often times reuse the same questions found there so no reason to fail tests.

Very clear on what's due when. We used an online system to submit all of our homework and it has a clear calendar of when everything is due. In clas he often just repeats what the homework videos say although he connects them to real world examples to make them easier to comprehend. Show up to class he'll randomly give you extra credit for show up

Very thorough professor. His lectures are pretty fast paced since they are only 50 min long but your notes will be your bestfriend in this course. Color coordination is best since there are plenty of graphs that are drawn in each lecture with different variables. It's an easy course if you pay attention in class and do the online hw.

His lectures were boring so I barely showed up. But sometimes he would give out attendance bonuses! Just do the videos, learnsmarts, and study for his tests and you should be able to pass.

Econ hasn't been an easy class for me, I just don't get it, but Professor Cullivan is not at fault. Lectures very visual; buy a notebook to take notes so you can draw graphs. He often goes off tangent, but it's relevant and interesting information so I wouldn't tune it out. Attendance not mandatory but I don't know how people do well without going.

this class is so easy and i love mark cullivan!! he is really knowledgable about economics and super easygoing. i actually learned a lot and the tests weren't super hard, he ended up giving a generous curve on some of them which was nice. definitely take him for this class if you can!!

Don't have to go to class. His tests are really basic, he isn't trying to trick you like the other econ professors. Email him or see him in office hours and he will nicely help you with what ever you need. You will not have to worry about this class!!

Pretty easy. Videos and learnsmarts every week for homework and also extra credit problem sets. Extra credit is worth 3% total grade add on if you do all of it. Don't have to go to class if you watch the videos and take notes. Practice quizzes line up with the test so those are good to practice on.

Cullivan was the favorite prof I had freshman year. It was a large lecture hall which didn't facilitate Q&A. I went to his OH and he was incredibly helpful. He cared how I was doing and would follow up with me after lecture occasionally. Not an easy A, but an A is available if you put in the work. Offers semester long extra credit. Take him!

Online HW is where you do most of the learning, 4 tests in the class, random attendance. Class is fairly easy, but picks up quick later on. It's pretty easy as long at you do the HW, as well as the extra credit every week. Lectures are building on what the HW teaches, uses McGrawHill. If you show up to lecture and understand the HW, it's not hard.

Cullivan has expertise in economics but his lectures can lose focus and not put emphasis on topics we need to talk about. Lectures were never mandatory, online homework explains what he went over in detail and is simple. Go to class, and take 4 exams, final not cumulative. Tests can have confusing questions so take your time.

His lectures help but he assigns learnsmarts, videos, and extra credit problem sets every week that basically teach you everything. no attendance. tests are okay. not the hardest, just do the learnsmarts again before the test and youll be fine. the problem sets can add up to an extra 4% at the end of the sem if you get 100% on em

It's a tough class, there's no doubt about it, you're gonna have to work for it no matter who you pick. But Cullivan is pretty straightforward, not in a mean way, but he gives it to you the way it is. If he can help you he will, if he can't he won't. Lectures are necessary, and he gives exam questions in his practice quizzes. Solid choice for Econ

Straight forward class. Attend lecture, take notes, then do the online homework and extra credit. Practice quizzes are similar to exams so study those. Lectures can be somewhat repetitive but still worth going. He really cares about his students and is understanding. Solid choice for completing econ.

I took two classes with professor Cullivan and enjoyed them both. It's important to go to his lectures and I don't find his lectures boring. He definitely cares about his students and he is there if you need help understanding material. His teaching and exams are straightforward, no surprises. Overall he is a really nice guy and a good professor.

Lectures may be confusing but he provides many resources to help you such as the textbook and has office hours to help students. He is pretty laid-back so if you need extra credit or need an extension he'll most likely provide it for you. Recommend to do the video lectures before attending class to understand what's actually going on in class.

The class was lecture heavy, and some lectures were a bit confusing but the textbook made it easier to understand. The exams are pretty heavy graded, so make sure to study and ask for help when needed. He was pretty laid back, and if you need help with something he was easy to get a hold of.

You have to read the textbook if you want to pass the exam with good scores, they're based off of it. His lectures help, but you won't die if you skip them. DO THE PRACTICE QUIZZES as they're good reflection of the test and questions from the quizzes appear on the test. He will help you out and is understanding if something comes up. Solid choice.

I took 2 classes with him, and I liked both a lot. Reading the text, watching the lectures, and attending the zoom classes allowed me to thoroughly understand the material.

The professor is a really good guy, but his lectures can be somewhat boring. However, I don't know if that is his fault or if it is the nature of the subject. His course is reading heavy, but I recommend reading the textbook, it is very helpful. His exams are just like the learnsmarts/problem sets and are usually not too math-heavy. Lots of graphs.

Instructor is helpful in explaining complicated concepts but sometimes he does ramble a bit. I believe that using the book is your best way to succeed, as soon I read the book and took my own notes I did better in the tests. Homework (problem sets) gives you one shot at answering the questions, but most of the answers are on quizlet and chegg.

Cullivan is a bit bland, but he cares. Read and you'll be fine. Don't and you'll struggle. Micro was harder than Macro, more tedious. Understand the concepts. Do the practice quizzes, he uses the same question bank for the test, so some of those questions pop up in the test. Is very understanding, but you need to communicate. Overall solid choice.

Cullivan is a really good lecturer, but I honestly haven't been to lecture since the first month because all corse material are on online resources. You don't need to go at all, as long as you take notes on the online resources and study before exams you'll be fine. Watch out for "video" assignments though. They can mess up your grade.

Everyone complained about this class, but honesty i never went and still got an A-... it shouldnt be too hard and him being a dilf is an added bonus. Wearing a weed shirt on exam day dope prof

There is a decent amount of outside work to do like homework and videos, but he also offers extra credit for each module which is nice. Class is not mandatory, but I still recommend you go from time to time though. Tests aren't too bad if you review before, plus some of the answers from the practice quizzes on canvas are on the test.

Honestly Prof. Cullivan is very respected and a solid choice for Econ. The course is mainly online work due every week, but its manageable. Test ate heavily based on practice quizzes and lectures arent that mandatory since he basically covers everything thats in the textbook. Overall, you really have to put in effort to understand the material.

Solid guy, lots of lecture, couple assignments each week that take about 1:30, four tests that are heavy on your grade so study for them!

Very clear cut professor. Deadlines are predictable, and there is definately a good routine. If you take this class, I would prepare to attend lectures and you'll be fine.

Great professor for econ. You have weekly ish homework (one is completion and one is questions about videos you watch). He also gives problem sets for each module that are extra credit added on at the end of semester (up to 4%). Tests are hard but his online textbooks give good information to study if you work for it.

Econ 101 is hard, but Cullivan explains it well, and supplements the lectures with homework that is actually helpful. The weekly ALAs and Online video assignments were tedious but helped to solidify the information. There are 4 in-person exams that each account for about 20% of the grade, the other 20% is homework. Make sure you take notes/ study

Grade is based on 4 exams and homework, non cumulative, and every homework assignment is really clearly laid out on canvas. the ALA is super tedious because you do them until you get everything right. turn the video speed up 2x on video assignments and it'll go way faster. extra credit is offered, but not necessary. Tests are heavily curved.

4 exams, last one being a noncumulative final. 2 homework assignments every module (12 modules) one being an ALA which usually takes more than an hour to do and the other being Video questions which have really silly questions (ex,was pizza used as an example in this video?). The ALA was easy if you paid attention to lecture but still quite tedious

Cullivan is a great professor, his econ101 class is super straightforward and just consists of online homework assignments and 4 tests. If you don't show up to lecture you will definitely be confused, but if you put in the work, it's an easy class to pass.

To be honest. Im a business major, I suck at Econ and understanding graphs. This class is doable if you put effort in. In order to do good on the exams make sure to practice the practice test problems. Cool Professor.

Great lecturer, homework basically puts you through another 3 credit online course but if done right you will ace midterms.

The class is quite easy if you do all the homework's online which are super helpful for the tests and do not take very long. I did not go to his class that much although it helps, it is not mandatory. All of the tests are made up of homework questions and the practice quizzes. It's also very easy to get extra credit in his class.

I got a B with minimal effort, and homework took around 1-2 hours per 2 weeks. when i did attend class the lectures were understandable and he taught the content well did no studying and got b's and c's on quiz if you put in some amount of effort you could probably get an easy A do what is required and you'll get a b

Professor Cullivan is a great professor. Econ is very hard for me and I hated the content of the class but that had nothing to do with him. I could not have imagined a better professor. He is very accommodating. Tests are hard and do require studying, but he curves all of them. There is plenty of extra credit and not much homework.

I enjoyed taking this class. Cullivans lectures could be confusing at times, but as long as you go to class and study a little bit for the tests you should be fine. The homework was very easy and is free points, and he offers extra credit assignments.

Personally, I enjoyed Cullivan's class! I thought he was a great professor and I would highly recommend attending lectures because he is great at explaining. The class is very test heavy but don't let that scare you, if you study you'll be fine. This class is moderately hard but if you do the work you should have no problem passing.

This class was not very hard, but you had to make sure that you really stayed on top of things. Always do the extra credit, make sure to study for the exams, and also do the practice quizzes he provides because they help a lot.

Prof Cullivan was a good lecturer, and makes the class very clear in his syllabus. If you show up to class and do the practice quizzes he gives us, you will do more than fine in the class.The "extra" quizzes he gives us are nearly identical to the tests, so doing those are vital to success in this class.

He's a really good professor. Only one short McGraw Hill and one short Video with a few questions per week. He gives extra credit for up to 4% added to your grade at the end of the year. He also curves every test. If you go to A+ reviews for this class anyone can get an A.

cullivan was an average econ professor. his lectures are so boring so it gets hard to pay attention but if you don't you won't understand the econ topics that will be on the test. the tests were ok, not too hard but also not easy if you don't study. he is probably the best econ 101 professor, go to the A+ review too

78% of grade based in tests, homework each week is pretty easy! tests are not too bad, do the practice quizzes because some of the question come straight from there. does offer extra credit each week too, in the form of problem sets. textbook is online.

I finished this class with a 98%. People that say that this class is difficult and that Cullivan is horrible are just not academically-inclined. As long as you pay attention in lecture and do the extra credit (which are very similar to the exams) you will pass. Do not skip class, pay attention even though it may be boring. He curves the tests.

Do not take this class if you are a bad test taker because your grade is mainly based on tests. Do not skip the lectures and do all of the extra credit if you want to pass his class. His homework is very straightforward just time-consuming if you want to take your time and write good notes.

Awesome dude but lectures are severely boring. Hard to stay focused. The class is very test heavy and you have one hour of homework a week. I personally think attendance is mandatory.

Good Teacher! Most of the grade is based on tests.

I think that Professor Cullivan was a great professor. His lectures got kind of boring, but the material is pretty straightforward. I recommend him if you're gonna take economics. Definitely test heavy, but if you read the textbook and do the homework you'll do fine.

His lectures aren't mandatory he really couldn't care less. He kind of goes off and talks about things that aren't related to the course, more about real world issues with the economy. However, he provides study guides in the modules that will prepare you for the exams. His office hours are helpful and I found his lectures pretty funny.

Economics is not my strong suit but Mr. Cullivan was extremely helpful and caring. I would come up after class and he would breakdown how to better understand the course material. Great professor!!!!

Nice guy. Seems rich. Gives clear lectures but gets side tracked pretty easily. Honestly have no complaints other than your grade is very test heavy. Like 75-80% which makes it really difficult if you fail a test.

His lectures are more engaging than most I've heard before from school. He includes some concerning facts about the basis of macroeconomy, inflation, etc. So he does grab several peoples' attention. And, he's always sticking around to help after a class. Very refreshing to learn from someone that optimistic, actually. Very relatable.

Let me put it this way- if he taught all economics classes required for the major, I would major in Economics. He made the class extremely easy to understand and he is extremely knowledgeable. He KNOWS how to teach and is the best PROFESSOR I've had so far. He knows what he is doing and it makes the class very easy and interesting.

He's very fair, and direct with his syllabus. Just come to class, read the main textbook. Finish any homework plus extra credit. Take practice quizzes that he shares online. Write your own problems from the textbook for more practice. Study a fair amount for tests. Head to his office if you still need help. Nothing more, nothing less.

Lectures consist of whiteboard drawings that are easy to follow, but inaccessible outside of class. Workload is fairly light with a few videos and questions every week. There are 3 exams and an optional final which replaces the lowest exam. However, the final exam score is kept even if it's the lowest itself. Can't go wrong with him for 102

4 tests that make up your grade: 1=15% and 3=21%, and curves each one HEAVILY. 1 hr of hw each week, and also offers extra credit each week, Up to 4% total. Chill guy, lectures go off-topic sometimes. To get a good grade: Lectures mandatory, extra credit mandatory, do practice quizzes on connect, and study. Super easy and chill, don't lose focus!

He is one of the most helpful professors in SDSU. Complete all extra credit as high of a grade as you can manage. The homework is very clear. Do not miss lectures unless you have an emergency. Take any practice problems offered to study properly. There are Econ101 tutors in Nasatir Hall. No in-class or online quizzes. Just 4 in-person exams.

Although attendance isn't mandatory, he is a great lecturer who makes the material very easy to grasp. The class is very test heavy, but there is some homework and extra credit, as well as practice tests that are useful when studying for the exams. The tests are very fair and relatively easy as long as you study. Would definitely recommend.

He lets people with an emergency or other valid reason reschedule missed exams. He is accessible outside of class. The homework is fair enough to complete, and it's not long to finish. Attendance is NOT mandatory. He does stay behind class to answer any concerns. The textbook we used was just online. He shares practice quizzes for exams. Take him.

He was accessible outside of class, both in person, and online. He let people with a fair excuse reschedule exams. The extra credit is a must. He's not strict, attendance is NOT mandatory. Homework was fair. He made a point to stay behind class and answer questions. The most helpful professor I've taken.

The class is pretty straightforward - complete the extra credit, do the weekly homework, and study hard for the 4 exams. Definitely attend lectures, as the professor's explanations are helpful. I found unstuckstudy's practice quizzes really useful for test prep.

People have a hard time listening in lectures, so record them. Use Glean. It's hard for some to prepare for tests, so go to A+ Review. Sometimes people arrive late to tests for emergencies, no problem, just email him to take any missed exam on another date. Most helpful & patient professor I ever had.

Most of the people complaining about Cullivan either didn't go to class or pay attention. The grade is very test heavy and the exams are 100% what he goes over in the lectures. If you show up and pay attention, you will do great! Great guy too, responds to emails quickly as well. It would have been helpful to post the lectures on canvas though.

Nice guy, I missed an exam once and he was very understanding and I was able to retake, just be sure to communicate asap. However lectures were kind of confusing for someone who's not strong in econ.

I was brand new to econ and really enjoyed this course. Cullivan is very knowledgable and provides great lectures. He also has a sense of humor. Definetly take this class you will come out very strong in econ! His tests can be confusing at times but he provides extra credit throughout the year and holds office hours.

prof cullivan was a good lecturer and made econ easy to understand. attendance not mandatory but if you miss a lecture you will fall behind. there is mcgraw hill homework, tedious but easy. he also offers extra credit assignments for each chapter. four exams, the "final" is just the fourth exam on the last three chapters. easy class if you study

Bets professor I have ever had at SDSU. Took ECON 3 years ago with him but I still remember the course and him. Very succesful guy as well, I recommend talking with him, but it very understanding as well. Tough class especially as a first year but is a very good person and professor.

Professor Cullivan is so understanding if you put in the effort! Econ itself isn't easy so there is that, but overall great professor. I highly recommend this class if you're ok with heavily weighted tests (more than 75% of grade), but it's very doable if you do the homework.

Professor Cullivan was great, his lectures are easy to follow and the homework was very manageable on a week to week basis. He offers extra credit which I recommend doing. The tests were somewhat hard but as long as you understand the material, study the practice tests, and do the homework you should be able to at least pass this class.

He is very clear about the class expectations and his lectures are logical and easy to follow. The way he explains things are exactly as they appear on the tests, which are curved. Up to 4% worth of extra credit available. If you are consistent about your studies, this class is a breeze. Would definitely take him again if he taught upper division.

I took him for both ECON 101 and 102 because he cares about you learning. The class is pretty straightforward There is weekly homework and videos, 3 exams in the semester, but the exams make up 78% of your grade. Economics is not my subject but if you pay attention in class, study and do the homework you should be fine.

Lots of homework,lectures are long and he tends to rambles sometimes, tests are heavy on your grade, other than that he is a straight forward guy and if you take your time studying for the tests you're good, posts lecture videos and extra credit problem sets, pretty nice guy as well and understanding, but def one of the better econ teachers

Took him 4 times. He is really good at teaching, his lectures are great. Pay attention to lectures and homework (i.e., take notes, make flashcards and do the extra credit) and his class would be a breeze. His office hours are very helpful and encouraging. Plan ahead to do the homework as it is lengthy but not difficult.

Love Cullivan - he actually made economics kinda easy to understand. The weekly ALAs definitely suck and the tests are pretty hard but overall really liked this class. Best econ class I've taken

Cullivans lectures were great as he didn't use powerpoint or slides which made taking notes more engaging as you just wrote down what he was writing during the lecture. The one big turn off that made Cullivans class very challenging was that the test category was almost 80% of your grade. If you put in the time to actually study an A is attainable

Took 101/2 simultaneously with him and he is a great professor. With that being said, his due dates are ridiculous (Fridays) giving you ONE day to do stuff once it's fully covered by Thursday. Bring a physical notebook with colored pens and study 2-3 hours for tests the day before and it's an A. He's really cool and hilarious though.

He was fine as a professor, I have nothing against the way he teaches. So much homework every week, and I believe you have to pay to even submit the homework. Some exam questions are easy but some are really tricky, so it's really difficult to get consistent A's on the exams. I don't recommend this class unless youre really into economics.

About an hour of HW every week, gives you extra credit every week that adds up an extra 4%. Teaches for half the class, yaps for half the class. Just study and do his practice exams and you'll probably get a B on all exams. Econ is just math heavy, which is something you cant change. HW and practice tests are just like the midterms.

I found his lectures to be very interesting. Rather than just showing slides and regurgitating the info, he would relate the material with how the country functions. I recommend using his office hours as he provided very clear guidance and help with the topics.

There's no need to show up to the lectures. All of the content on tests is in McGraw and the practice tests, plus he just yaps for a lot of the class and overcomplicates things sometimes. Class is boring, content can be monotonous, but that's just econ in general. A lot easier compared to the other econ professors, though.

Lectures aren't mandatory since all the material can be learned completing the McGraw assignments. Exams heavily influence final grades. Exam material can be hard since the assignments don't closely align with the exam questions, especially when applying formulas.