4.3

Meric Keskinel

Economics - Santa Monica College

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I took Keskinel's online course over the winter

ECON1 - 5.0 rating

Econ 1 & 2 w/ Keskinel was overall an ok class

ECON1AND2 - 2.0 rating
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Attendance Mandatory

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Textbook Required

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Reviews (174)
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ECON1
Jul 14, 2003

Great teacher and very helpful. Makes Econ enjoyable. Highly recommended.

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ECON2
Jul 11, 2003

Makes jokes in class, funny guy great professor.

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ECON12
Jul 16, 2003

Meric is the MAN!! Econ is fun and at times enjoyable with him. Grades fair and tries hard to prepare you for exams.

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ECON12
Jul 16, 2003

cool guy!

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ECON2
Jul 29, 2003

He is the best, okay paper, very linient grader, funny guy, very helpfull

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ECON1
Jul 29, 2003

Great teacher. He's young, he cares about students.

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ECON2
Aug 27, 2003

very bad accent but he teaches well....very clear

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ECON1
Aug 9, 2003

Great Teacher. Explains well. Grades fairly. If you have a question, he'll be sure to explain it to you. Highly recomended!

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ECON12
Dec 6, 2003

this guy is the BEST. explains material very clearly, answers all questions, makes students feel comfortable in class, exams are straight from the lecture, and makes jokes to lighten the mood. very nice guy. highly recommended!

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MICROECON
Dec 12, 2003

This professor used to be very easy going on his classes but he recently change every thing and his classes are very tough now. It's not easy to get an A in his class any more

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ECON1
Dec 13, 2003

I had him 3 semesters ago. He is an excellent teacher. He is well educated, nice, and informing. I recomend him for Bus Majors. Pay attention in class, and do the reading. He has been one of my best business teachers in the past 2 years.

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ECON12
Feb 15, 2004

the cutest, the best, the coolest, reminds anyone of jude law?

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ECON1
Feb 17, 2004

Pretty easy but you have to do the homework to understand the stuff

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ECON1
Feb 26, 2004

I had Moshiri for econ 2, compared to him, Keskinel is god!The class is hard but you can still get A if you study enough.

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ECON
Mar 1, 2004

he was excellent, totally understanding. i would recommend him to anyone,his class was great. most students loved him, because he cared.

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ECON12
Mar 17, 2004

I took Keskinel for econ. 1 and 2. He is like a real world professor. He tells you what you need to know and tests you on that. It is a lot of information, but when I transferred to UCLA, I was well prepared.

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ECON12
May 8, 2004

He is a really a nice guy in heading you to Econ classes. I learned much and interested in his lectures. But it's not easy to get a A if you dont study his lecture notes and text stuffs. his grading is fairy fair.Recommanded! :)

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ECON2
May 20, 2004

Relatively easy. Score high on first 2 test,they get progressively harder. Drops 1 Test. Take hm Section of the Test worth 50 points and grades VERY easy. Alot of group homework which helps balance out grade if you test poorly. Great Professor!

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ECON2
May 27, 2004

Keskinel is a great teacher, one of the best I ever had; not only does he care about his students, he communicates the material effectively; you learn a lot and you end up thinking "this is easy" because his lectures are interesting enough to re

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ECON1
Jun 16, 2004

coolest teacher in smc

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ECON12
Aug 29, 2004

If his student's could grade him as a teacher, he would get an A+, 99% (Nobody is perfect). He teaches the material well, helps students on his own time, his a great sense of humor. He does have an accent but it has no effect on his teaching.

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ECON1
Aug 6, 2004

One of the best teacher's I've ever had. I took him for the summer semester. We had 5 exams which included take home exam (40 points), on class multiple choice and short answer exam. Study your notes and the book and you'll be fine. Highly recomended.

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ECON1
Aug 30, 2004

If U study it is an easy "A."

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ECON1
Sep 1, 2004

easy A if u do homwork and study fromt time to time

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ECON1
Oct 21, 2004

before and after. he used to be easy!! but now he is tough and hard! he always said:" everybody took me, they think it's easy, we will see!" that is true eventhough i got good grade but still he is hard NOW, the test, u HAVE TO STUDY, HEis treaky!! beware folks..warn ya..he's change!!!

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ECON2
Oct 25, 2004

Don't let the accent scare you. He is a good guy and you will need to study for his class. Write notes and read the book. You should be fine. Work in groups on the take home part of the exam. Also before exam solve short answer questions & practice quiz.

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ECON12
Oct 25, 2004

great explanations, very clear

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ECON12
Nov 10, 2004

Heh. Pretty good class. accent isn't that bad, you will still be able to understand him. Lectures are based on Textbook and he also has a website that has powerpoint slides that i find VERY helpful, because he gives way too much informatoin with too little time. YOU MUST READ CHAPTERS!

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ECON1
Dec 30, 2004

Pretty cool teacher with a strong accent. It's kinda hard to understand him sometimes, but his tests are not too bad if u pay attention in class. 4 exams, and the lowest one will be dropped. If you get A's for the first 3 tests, you can skip the final. Take him!

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ECON12
Nov 11, 2004

4 exam including final(40%take-home(group working),60%in-class)drop one.1 paper(group working).he has a strong accent,but his notes is great, you don't even need to read the book. he is great and very fair

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ECON12
Feb 22, 2005

Professor is very helpful! Everything that is taught in class and in the book is on the exams. Do all the readings and class assignments and you will get an "A" in his class.

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ECON2
Feb 13, 2005

great teacher... explains everything thoroughly and makes it a breeze to pass the classroom. I passed with a B without ever studying or stressing over his work. This teacher is great, funny, and highly recommended by me.

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ECON12
Apr 7, 2005

Excellent Professor! Go to him during office hours and he will help you! Tests are from the notes and from the book. Lots of reading! Stay ontop of the work and you will get an "A" in his class.

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ECON1
Feb 24, 2005

Cool teacher he really enjoys econ and that makes it interesting to learn. Good teacher! He will help you with what to study for test and drops the lowest of 4. Do the work you'll pull an A and B no problem!

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ECON1
May 19, 2005

He used to be easy..but now..its HARD!..he explain like 2-3 chpts in one session, which was hetic.and he doesnt really explain them..just writting all the way for 3 hours..and his tests...killer...

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ECON2
Jun 9, 2005

Great Professor he is. He's quite an easy grader. If you're new to Econ, then he would be a good choice for you. He writes up really clear and good notes during lecture.

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ECON2
May 24, 2005

This guy is excellent. Some people may see his accent is problematic, but he writes everything on the board, and is always open to questions, making the class a smooth ride.

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ECO2
Jun 9, 2005

U know what? He is the best Eco teacher in the school. this class in very clear and he explanins very well all the time. his exam based form note and summary. He in very funny and nice guy. Take his class. He like all the students if u study well and show how U stry hard.

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ECON2MACRO
Jul 26, 2005

Great prof, but sometimes explanations are a little confusing due to his English. But he writes great notes on the board. Use the website- if you study the power-point and study guides there, you probably don't even need to do the reading to get an A. Go to class- he takes attendance at the end, and boosts your grade if you are always there.

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ECON1
Jul 8, 2005

Quite possibly the easiest and best econ teacher at SMC. He is funny, easygoing, and ALWAYS willing to answer extra questions. Makes sure EVERYONE understands material before continuing with the next lesson. He gives bonus questions on the tests that will boost your grade. TAKE HIS CLASS! This will be one teacher you won't regret meeting.

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EKO101
Aug 21, 2005

he is perfect take his class

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ECON2
Aug 26, 2005

he is the best teacher to understand economics.He is very easygoing and so understanding. Eventhough he had limited time due to this semester being summer semester, he still tried so hard to make sure everybody was clear about the subjects.

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ECON2
Aug 27, 2005

He's a great teacher. His tests are easier than I expected. A lot of questions are from the lecture notes which he writes nicely in class. It would be perfect for non-Econ majors. He gives 4 exams and drops the lowest score. So no need to take the final if you do well on the first 3 exams. Attendance helps you to boost up your grade. RECOMMENDED!!

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ECON1
Aug 31, 2005

KESKINEL IS MY LOVE he is the best funniest teacher very easy very good class i got an A without reading book or taking the final!!

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ECON1
Aug 31, 2005

the BEST ECON TEACHER! TAKE HIS CLASS!

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ECONOMICS
Sep 10, 2005

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ECON1
Sep 14, 2005

Very good teacher!

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ECON12
Nov 19, 2005

THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ECON1
Sep 30, 2005

good teacher... kinda hard to understand his accent lol.

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ECON12
Nov 23, 2005

He is an awesome teacher.Very helpful and kind.I got an A for both Econ1&2.He's one of the best professors at SMC.I highly recommend you to take him.If you get As for the first 3 exams,you dont have to take the final.

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ECON1MICRO
Dec 19, 2005

make good with him and you will get at least a C. his night class had over 60 students, so if your a fan of smaller classes choose another teacher. i didnt learn anything, but i got a C, which was good enough!

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ECON2
Jan 26, 2006

you have to be very stupid not to get an A in his class, just pay attention to what he says, go over his notes on his website. Go over the notes on his website that is the best way to study. 80% of the notes is on the test. And he is very easy grader.

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ECON1
Feb 1, 2006

Study Hard!!!! At least you'll get a B in his course. His exams are pretty tricky but if you study, you'll be fine.

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ECON1
Feb 23, 2006

Friendly and Fun. u'll like the class. but not an easy A. It was a very hard A for me. need to read and understand the book and come to classes. if u miss one of those, forget an A. I like his policy: take 4 xams, but drop the lowest one. exams are all multiple choice and very tight curve.

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ECONOMICS2
May 4, 2006

He is fantastic,funny and ezA.take him in short semester and enjoy the class.

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ECON1
May 21, 2006

the best teacher! easy and very very nice/friendly. take him!

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ECON2
May 31, 2006

Enjoys teaching. Highly recommend. Has a slight accent but got used to it.

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ECON2
Jun 6, 2006

I'm super fan of him! his lecture is so much clear and helpful, cuz he's the best teacher at SMC. you know what, this is my first time to rate one of my professors for this website. firstly, i'm so lazy, secondly, he is so hot! >.<

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FIN101
Jun 18, 2006

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ECON2
Jun 21, 2006

He has very charming eyes. Nice lectures and he is very funny. I got an A. Take him in short semester. He is so great!!!!!!!!!!

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ECON1
Jun 25, 2006

Very friendly and helpful teacher, I am not an econ major, but I learnt a lot from his lectures and eventually with a hard work got an A. Take him, study hard, and the A is yours.

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ECON1
Jun 30, 2006

this teacher rocks literally. in every sense of the word , and if you kiss his ass and you have a borderline grade the higher grade is garenteed. he is so easy in fact that i am going to take him for econ 2 in the fall. you dont even need to read the book everything is on the web site and the lectures take this teacher I swear he is a o kay.

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ECON1
Jul 27, 2006

Best professor I've ever met @ smc. lectures are so wonderful which made me to be able to get 98% overall before the final without looking at "single page" of the stupid text book. fun class with best professor. I'm taking econ 2 with him again in a fall. As long as you concentrate in lecture and spend ur time before test, it would easy A class.

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ECON1
Oct 26, 2006

Great teacher! Even when the textbook confuses you, he'll break economics down in real word terms. Excellent! One of the best choices you can make for the subject of economics!

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ECON101
Nov 2, 2006

He is great. Your communication with him during lecture is key for your success in this class. Learn the concepts in class. He is easy if you pay attention in class. I recommend him highly. Econ 1 is not hard and he makes it really interesting and easy not only to understand but also to apply. Easy to pass.

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ECON2
Nov 18, 2006

Best professor filled with a humor and crystal clear lecture.

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ECON1
Dec 1, 2006

lectures are never boring but tests are tricky and difficult. he also gives very little extra credits.

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ECON101
Dec 5, 2006

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HFDS234
Dec 26, 2006

hahaha sooo funny an easy he is ah-mazing!

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ECON1
Jan 5, 2007

He is a good professor. His lectures were so understandable and funny, but his exams were a little difficult for me to get A. His exams are based on his lectures and have 50 questions; therefore, if you are good at reading fast and focus on his lectures, you'll be fine. Not Difficult at All to Get A.

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ECON100
Feb 6, 2007

Econ is a hard subject, but this teacher knows how to break it down into simple real world terms. I've always had trouble with econ but this is one subject I managed to understand thanks to his teaching. If you arent an econ major, take him! he makes it so easy to understand. very nice prof.

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ECON2
Feb 7, 2007

i must admit that his exam is not as easy as i expected. if you read the notes he posts online before the exam, you should have no problem getting an A at all!!! plus, he drops the lowest grade. he gives a lot of real life examples which make the concepts easy to understand. take him!!!

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ECON1
Feb 13, 2007

Took him during winter. Funny, great professor. Doesn't assign much homework. Lectures, homeworks and tests are very straight forward. If you review your notes and know your stuff, the A is definitely yours. He even curves a little.

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ECON1
Feb 15, 2007

Great professor, really knows what he is talking about. If you are a bussiness or econ major you should really take his class. Great lectures, he explains everything clearly. You really have to study for the tests and go to the lectures to get an A in the class.

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ECON2
Feb 19, 2007

wow by far the best prof i have taken at SMC and WLA college. He is great, helpful in person and by email. I would take him for every business class if he offered, i recomend him to everyone. His teaching is clear and consis, and has great sense of humor. Makes economics 1 and 2 seem like a breeze and easy to understand. Just make sure you attend.

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ECONECON
Apr 5, 2007

Prof. Keskinel is SMC's best professor!!!. Economics is not an easy subject but he'll try his best in order to break it down for you and try to knock some sense into you. The entire grade is based on four exams (final included), two projects, and one paper. He's funny, and he really cares about his students!

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ECON1
Apr 6, 2007

Prof Keskinel knows his stuff and is the nicest, funniest and coolest prof in SMC. Lectures are never boring and gives real life examples. very helpful after class and by e-mail. Tests aren't that hard, study the book carefuly and lecture notes online and you'll be fine. Get motivated, study hard and you can get an A or B, good luck.

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ECON1
May 11, 2007

Excellent professor! He's smart, clear in his lectures, and funny. Overall, the class is interesting and time goes by so fast. Never liked econ, but Prof. Meric had me engaged the entire time! Exams are pretty tough, but if you study hard and keep up on the reading then you'll do fine. I highly recommend those to are majoring in Econ!

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ECON1
Jun 13, 2007

Prof Keskinel is the best in smc. Very enjoyable, and funny. study very well, read lecture notes online, his book and you'll be fine. DON'T TRY TO MEMORIZE, as his test questions involve critical thinking and you have to know your stuff. Not that hard though. Final exam wasnt over the top as well. highly rec for those majoring in econ and business.

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ECON1
Jun 19, 2007

Great class, easy A. He's a great lecturer, and always gives relevant examples. I'll take him again. Has easy HW assignments and extra credit.

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ECON1
Jun 22, 2007

he is a really nice guy that gives full credit assignment and extra credit that can dramatically change your grade in a good way. However you still have to work and study a little...like everything, but let's say that in econ he is without a doubt an easy A.

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ECON101
Jun 27, 2007

Ive never had such a great and helpful teacher in my life. Prof. Keskinel is one of the best teachers there are at smc, and if you're a business/econ major I highly suggest you take this class. It's fun to come to class.. because all he does is crack jokes with his students while teaching the material.. this makes his class fun to attend. He's hot

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ECON2
Jul 4, 2007

Prof Keskinel is nice but very tricky in exams. The tests are hard but if you study very hard you can get a B or an A. He curves which makes it more than possible to get a good grade. Doesn't give much HW, just study very well, and READ HIS TEST QUESTIONS CAREFULLY AND DON'T MEMORIZE! His wording is tough but if you know your stuff, you're set

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ECON2
Jul 27, 2007

Nice prof, but the class is very hard! DON'T TAKE IN SHORT SEM, WINTER/SUMMER B/c HIS GRADING SYSTEM AND TESTS ARE KILLER!90% on 4 tests drop 1 in 6 wks + 10% of HW. The final is hard, you only have 1 wk to prepare for 5 chapters. Easy C but hard B and A in short sem. take it in longer semester b/c of more time to study and a bit easier. good luck

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MACRO2
Aug 8, 2007

just like econ 1, he still good in teaching, kinda tricky in exams... however, it's 80% possible to get an A.. U just need to go through all the sources for exam.. short semester, u can drop 1 lowest score from 4 tests.. positive thing is u'll gonna learn alot from him...

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ECO102
Aug 12, 2007

I took professor Keskinel for Econ 1 and 2. I got two "A"s. My advice is do anything you can to take him because its a great class, but don't underestimate the class once you get in, you still must put effort in. The absolute best source to study is his lecture notes. If it is not there it wont be on the test. If you get "A"s 1st 3 test, skip final

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ECON1
Aug 25, 2007

very good teacher. explains amazingly well and very understanding. very close and patient with students, takes time to help everyone who needs.

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ECONACCT
Aug 31, 2007

He is pretty good.

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ECON1
Sep 16, 2007

Great.

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ECO1
Jun 10, 2008

Keskinel is the man! Just study his lecture notes, powerpoints, and maybe read the textbook- everything is online and pretty clear. Good teacher, makes it seem easy. HIGHLY Recommend. If your final exam score is worse than your lowest test, he replaces your final score with your lowest test score. 3 test As= Automatic Final A.

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ECON01
Jun 16, 2008

If you really want to learn i don't suggest him, i can barely understand him the class was way to big have the class couldn't hear him speak. The test are easy multiple choice, homework is rarely given out. He is interested in teaching but i couldn't understand him and the book which is very unclear did not help either. Gave extra credit manageable

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ECON12
Aug 17, 2008

Nice potential teacher. He's not the easiest, but he knows what he's talking about (not hard). No need to buy textbook since he gives you power point. Need to memorize his ppt, so u can do very well (A) on his 50 multiple choices exams. 3 tests, 1 final = drop the lowest exams. Hws are very easy, just research. He keeps his lecture interesting.

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ECON1N2
Dec 14, 2008

The best teacher ever to recommend. Whoever reading my comment, DO NOT listen to what other slackers say. His class is very straight forward. If you completely go over the powerpoints just for once before the test, there should be absoulutely no problem. Assignments are almost free points, final is just another chapter test, good humor ->overall A+

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ECON2
Jan 5, 2009

truly an amazing teacher. some may say that he is harder to understand because his english is not at the expected level,but he more than makes up for it by using clear cut examples to teach all of his lessons. A very gifted professor who i am looking forward to taking next semester.

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ECON8597
Feb 8, 2010

You can't go wrong with this guy!! He gives lots of point for homework, which can be done in couples. Lots of extra credit, tells you whats gonna be on the test and whats not! No need to read the book. All that plus a cutest turkish accent I've ever heard. :) If the class would not cost me $1000+ I would've failed it just to take it again with him!

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ECON2
Feb 11, 2010

online class: He is by far one of the most lenient professors out there... Tests are extremely easyyyyyyyyy. I can't say how easy the multiple questions on the tests are. If you read the book and do the homework, you will forsure get an A on the exams and the class. He also drops a test and gives you lots of extra credit. Highly Recommended!!!

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ECON1
Jun 24, 2010

hes a nice guy but not very clear. unlike others on here, he didnt really give extra credit. the only extra credit was a 6 page essay at the end of the semester for 15 points. questions on tests were vague & subjective. i had to ask him to clarify SO much just to get a decent grade. hes a nice guy but not the best teacher

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ECON1
Jul 21, 2010

He is supper supper helpful. He is clear like crystal. I love the way he grades. # mid term. drop the lowest grade. And a supper easy final. you need to study 3-4 hours per week. I wish I dropped hie class to take it again. his accent is supper beautiful.I love him.everybody love him,actually.

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ECON1
Jul 21, 2010

He is super clear and essay. he dropped the lowest grade out of 3 mid-term, and a super easy final exam. I love his Turkish accent.

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MICRO1
Aug 9, 2010

Super nice guy, took the summer online class the tests were EXTREMELY hard. Studied very much but still didnt get good grades. He drops the lowest test score and has an extra credit assignment. But the tests were killer and almost impossible to do well on.

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ECON1
Sep 1, 2010

He is really easy. If you attend his class you know all the material of the exam:)his class is fun and extremely helpful. 3 mid-term, drop lowest, and one easy final from last 4 chapter. one extra credit about 18 points. highly recommended:) <3

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ECON1
Nov 24, 2010

Definitely a nice guy, but not an effective teacher. Class is strict lecture style; he does not encourage student questions. Provides too many personal anecdotes/jokes, not enough explanation of technical concepts. Tests are difficult. Doesn't grade written work.

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ECON1
Dec 14, 2010

Good class, easy tests and homeworks, drops lowest grade of 3 tests...pretty laid back, you'll definitely enjoy it if you need ECON1 certainly far better than some of the other econ profs at SMC.

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ECON1
Dec 16, 2010

Very nice teacher,but doesn't teach well.His powerpoints are very confusing and you can't understand what he says.His tests are very hard as well.

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ECON2
Dec 18, 2010

very good teacher. might look like an easy A at first but its not. you will have to study. he makes economics interesting and sometimes even fun. take him if econ is your MAJOR

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ECON2
Dec 18, 2010

by the way girls... hes hot!... this class will be hard if your not into economics. fair grader, not easy... tests are easy only if you study!! very hard if you dont. if your looking for an easy A you wont get here

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ECON2
Feb 9, 2011

Prof. Keskinel is a very fair grader and provides good lectures with some humor thrown in to keep the class interested. As long as you listen attentively, take notes, and read the textbook, an 'A' is definitely within reach. e-Companion is used heavily (PowerPoints, summaries, etc.)

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ECON2
Feb 13, 2011

Great teacher. Keeps you interested in Econ with funny stories. Fairly easy because he dropped the lowest test. Weekly hw was always 100 for attempting. Helps boost grade. He has a passion for his material and makes you enjoy it with him. Take him. You wont be disappointed.

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ECON2
Feb 15, 2011

His good and very helpful,but the exams were not that easy,25 multiple choices and 25 ture/fault, also add 4 short answers.4 exams,drop the lowest one.Turning the homework on time, you will get full graded. not an easy A,but take him.

5.0
2.0
ECON2
Apr 29, 2011

Econ KING!!! This is the best professor ever. I have had taken his classes for 5 years off and on and he has not changed. He is very helpful,knowledgeable and funny. He will assist as much as he can unless you are lazy and skip class. BEST ECON + Business professor ever!!!! I will recommend him to all my friends and classmates.

5.0
1.0
ECON2
May 9, 2011

He is awesome!!!!!the best!!I took his class over winter there is like 4 assignments that you have to turn online, 4 tests (lowest will be dropped)which is on scan tron plus 3-4 short answer questions and there is like a 7 page long essay for extra credit...he teaches great...trust me you will learn econ and get an A...highly recommended!!!!!!!!!

4.0
4.0
ECON2
Nov 17, 2011

I love this guy!!! His class is NOT EASY! You have to STUDY! But he is very helpfull and gives extra credit! so sad this class will be over soon

3.0
1.0
ECON2
Dec 4, 2011

I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR!!! NICE GUY! HE IS ALWAYS CONSIDERATE THAT YOU CAN NEGOCIATE WITH HIM ABOUT EVERY PROBLEM YOU HAVE! 3 EXAMS DROP ONE LOWEST. EVERYONE GET 100% ON HOMEWORK. HE GIVES US 4 OPTIONAL TIME FOR FINAL! NICEST GUY EVER!

5.0
3.0
ECON2
Dec 25, 2011

Great Professor, difficult to understand at times because of his accent but a nice, considerate, helpful guy. He's great but the class itself isn't easy. Need to study, buy the book to do HW, 4 exams drops lowest of 2 because Midterm and Final are in your grade for sure, and optional extra credit.

5.0
2.0
ECON2
Jan 5, 2012

Probably the best econ professor at SMC, just by listening to his lectures you will learn the book. He is very clear to the main points of the book and goes over whatever is necessary to do well on the exams. TWO WORDS: TAKE HIM! Go to class, do the homework and you will get an A.

5.0
4.0
ECONECON
Jan 12, 2012

Econ2 is not easy but he is a VERY GOOD teacher, got an A :)

4.0
3.0
ECON1
Jan 16, 2012

At first this class was hard, I got an A without having to buy or even open the textbook. However, you will need to do a lot of research and he tends to be a bit unclear at times. Hes a great professor who is passionate about this course, he is very helpful before, during, and after class.. also if you have any qts just email him!!

2.0
3.0
ECON1
Jun 12, 2012

this was an online class and had very simple assignments. However the tests are very hard if you dont study and have no idea what it is talking about even tho its open book. but the teacher seems nice considering the fact he gave easy assignments and an extra credit opportunity.

4.0
1.0
ECON2
Jun 28, 2012

I took him for his scholar's econ 2 class. He is extremely helpful, extremely easy and not horrible looking. I literally hardly ever studied, only attended the class about 8 times throughout the semester and still received a B; if I had put in more a little more effort, I would've had an A. Everyone gets 100 on assigns., even if you don't do them.

3.0
1.0
ECON2
Jun 29, 2012

I took Prof Keskinel's online Econ 2 course. Each week we were to complete a Weekly Assignment (pretty much read the textbook and answer the corresponding questions) and contribute a post to the Weekly Discussion. As long as you did all the work, you got full credit. Tests (entirely MC) were easy if you read through the relevant textbook chapters.

5.0
2.0
ECON2
Aug 5, 2012

Very understanding professor Explains everything Gives assignment weekly and goes through it in class responds to emails can even reschedule test when need be! He has quite the sense of humor! Take him

5.0
2.0
ECON2
May 31, 2013

Keskinel is a fun teacher. Sometimes it can be easy to let your mind wander off in his class, but he makes his class very easy to compensate. The final is difficult if you aren't fully studied up. He gives easy extra credit opportunities and curves tests and wants you to do well in his class. He is always willing to help if his students need it.

5.0
2.0
ECON1
Jun 28, 2013

Talented professor. Provides plenty of real world examples. Probably one of the best professors in economics. Highly recommended.

4.0
2.0
ECON2
Aug 7, 2013

I took his class online. I must say that I really learned a lot of things throughout his homework and assignments. He gives questions related to contemporary macroeconomics and is very clear. The only thing that I hated was the boring and over-wordy textbook that he uses for macroeconomics.

5.0
1.0
ECON2N1
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2013

You have 3 Mid-term exam he takes the highest 2 and one final. Every week you do 1 assignment which you express your thoughts and understanding of the material everyone can get full credit and 1 discussion topic to express your thoughts as well. At the end of the semester he give a 3% assignment so your chance are high to get an A! Good Professor

4.0
2.0
ECON2
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2013

Read and take notes. Very hard tests, you will have to work for the grades

3.0
4.0
ECON1
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2013

The homework and assignments were easy. The power points were not so helpful and the tests were haaaaarrrrdd! Work your butt off and you will pass. Do the extra credit even if you think you are doing well b/c it will help with your grade!

5.0
2.0
ECON1
Dec 28, 2013

His class is really straightforward (at least the online one). There's a weekly homework and discussion assignment but if you do them, you pretty much are guaranteed full credit. Does not post an answer key so unless you ask him, you have no clue if you're hw is right. Tests are somewhat difficult but not bad. Easy to at least get a B in his class

5.0
2.0
ECON1
Dec 29, 2013

Overall you get your money's worth. Class consists of 3 Midterms, drops the lowest and 1 final. Weekly blog and assignments. Honestly not too bad at all, make sure to read the book for your HW and test references. His communication maybe at times a little late, but he'll always get back to you. If you show the effort, you'll do fine.

2.0
5.0
ECON1
Apr 30, 2014

This class was ridiculously hard. You have 90 seconds for each test question and none of them are in the textbook. Do yourself a favor and take brown or carter

4.0
2.0
ECON2
Jun 28, 2014

I took him for both Econ 1 and 2. His Econ 2 class started out easy but then the tests got really difficult towards the end. Luckily, he drops the lowest one and provides an extra credit opportunity. Gives full credit for homework and discussions as long as you do them.

2.0
4.0
ECON1AND2
Jul 4, 2014

Econ 1 & 2 w/ Keskinel was overall an ok class. Assignments were easy BUT they did not prepare you for the tests. The questions on the exam were not clear and didn't do a good job of applying what we learned through assignments. Although I did receive an A for both classes I don't recommend taking it online or w/ this professor.

4.0
3.0
ECON1
Aug 5, 2014

He is very helpful. I recommend taking him but the class is very hard. The tests got very hard through the end but the good thing he drops your lowest score and tolerates late homework.It takes few days to get a response from him but overall , I liked his class.

5.0
2.0
ECON2
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2014

I really enjoyed Professor Keskinel's macroeconomics class. Learned a lot and thought the online format was conducive to learning. Although you have to teach yourself a lot of material, he is very quick when responding to emails. Aplia assignments are pretty easy and interactive to help you learn. Discussion once a week (easy). Overall great class!

3.0
1.0
ECON11
Grade: B+
Feb 16, 2015

For me this class was really interesting he had us boil down 30-100 page economic reports to paragraphs and single pages essays. It's only online and the discussions were easy because Globalization is little understood by hardly anyone. Discussions on Globalization are always going to involve opinion over reality. I also took his Econ 002 class.

4.0
3.0
ECON2
Grade: B
Jul 5, 2015

There are discussions due every Wednesday and assignments. There was 3 midterms but dropped the lowest score. The class starts easy then gets hard at the end. I failed the final but still managed to received a B. The final is cumulative. I recommend this class for people that are not econ majors because I didn't learn anything.

5.0
1.0
ECON2
Grade: B
Aug 13, 2015

Professor Keskinel is amazing. she cares about the students and her understanding is above all instructors. she's so nice and lovely. Her teaching methods are the best. Take any class with her and you will absolutely love her. words can not describe her :)

5.0
1.0
ECON2
Grade: B
Feb 16, 2016

I highly recommand him

4.0
3.0
ECON2
Grade: B
Feb 19, 2016

Took this class online and I got a B. Homework due every Sunday as well as discussion, both simple. Tests are semi-hard and they require you to study. Gives one extra credit assignment at the end of the course which will help your grade. Put in the time and effort (an online class after all) and you should get a B or higher.

4.0
3.0
ECON2
Grade: B-
Feb 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Winter 8 week course. His due dates on the syllabus and the online platform were all over the place. I got a 60 on a test because his online platform stated that 2 chapters were due next week but yet he put them on the midterm with a 1 day window. ended up with an 81% but I am not sure if I would take him again. I don't like scattered instructions.

1.0
3.0
ECON1
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor takes several days to answer emails (not just 48 hours). Assignments and the tests are automatically graded, and you do not get corrections. The textbook is long winded and takes up a page to say what could be said in a paragraph. There are 3 tests which are 80% of the grade, so screwing up even one can have a big impact on your grade.

TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ECON1
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2018
Would take again

I took Keskinel's online course over the winter. The questions you can easily find information on online, but when you do the test, it's heavily based off the textbook. He does give study guides, but due to my busy schedule, I didn't realize until the last exam. Otherwise, it's really easy and he does give extra credit at the end.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
ECON2
Grade: A+
Feb 8, 2018
Would take again

Took his econ 2 class over winter and the course was extremely test heavy. 70% of your grade is based on 2 midterms and 1 final so screwing up on one of them can make a huge impact on your overall grade. Tests weren't too hard if you have the online textbook and know where to look for the answers.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
ECO1
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you dont know nothing about Econ I wouldnt recommend taking this class online I took it not knowing nothing and his PowerPoints werent very helpful it was vague and all over the place.

LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ECON1
Oct 1, 2018
Would take again

Keskinel is really straight-forward. He sends out announcements every week to make sure everyone is keeping up with the work. He lets you know exactly what is expected and offers extensions on all assignments if need be. Quite forgiving. He also responds to emails really fast. He's always available to help. Just read the book and you'll be fine.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
ECON1
Oct 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Keskinel is a great person- if you understand economics you should take him.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ECO1
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Keskinel is a great instructor, he cares about you, he also a very smart person, he will not push you to study. You need to learning by yourself, If you are not good of self-study, do not take him, The test is not easy, read the book and do the homework, you will be fine. He will try his best to help you to pass the class.

Respected
Get ready to read
Inspirational
2.0
3.0
ECON01
Grade: B
Mar 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class is really hard for someone that doesnt know economics and is trying to learn. He doesnt know how to teach online and gives you such hard assignments. Do not take this class of economics and math isnt your best subject. Btw nothing is online if your planning on it

Respected
Lots of homework
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ECO2
Grade: A
May 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class is very basic. Until he forgets about your class. He literally goes MIA for like 2 weeks and comes back and expect you to do everything less than 2 days. His test are tough and complicated. Good luck. Take it in class and actually learn without sleeping everything with anxiety guessing your grade

Respected
Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ECON2
Grade: B+
Jun 11, 2019
Would take again

Professor Keskinel's workload is very manageable, The homework is reading the modules and answering the weekly discussions and thee quizzes. Gives extra credit, there are three timed exams and drops the lowest which is nice. Responds very fast to emails, truly wants his students to succeed.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
4.0
ECON2
Grade: B+
Jul 29, 2019
Would take again

I took Econ 2 (Macroeconomics) with Professor Keskinel during the summer session. He doesn't assign a lot of homework, however; the two mid-term exams and final count for much of your grade. Weekly quizzes have three attempts and the highest score is kept. He is caring and approachable for help.

Respected
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ECON2
Feb 26, 2020
Would take again

Took Econ2 8 week class for winter with Professoe Kesskinel. There is not alot of homework. There is quizzes which you have three attempts and the highest score is kept. There is also two two exams and a final that are worth alot. I would take this preofessor again.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ECON2
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2020
Would take again

Keskinel is a pretty easy going professor, and so is the class. Basically, if you stay on top of your class work, discussions, and quizzes (lowest is dropped) you'll pass. His textbook is provided so you don't have to pay for a book. I took this during the winter, so it was very fast paced like any other winter/summer class.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ECON1
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2020
Would take again

Class is pretty simple, just do the work given. The work you have to do is pretty simple. He provides the textbook which is very nice.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ECON1
Grade: A+
Aug 10, 2020
Would take again

prof Keskinel is the best, he exactly wants you to pass that class. Just make sure to understand each quiz question, then you should be more than fine for the exams. Gives additional time for the quizzes if you have an excuse. Extra credit opportunity is available, plus always replies emails so fast!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ECO1
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

He will go that extra mile just so you can understand the material. He's super accessible outside of class and understands that there's more to our lives than his classes so he's lenient with timing. No ego. Super down to earth.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
4.0
ECON2
Jan 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

So his quizes and discussions are super easy. Then comes his exams. He does NOT let you know when they are, they just pop up randomly. Almost missed two They are not listed in the assignments page so he just posts them by surprise. He makes his exams 240 points each and final exam 360 points. Who does this? It makes your grade drop a lot. So Stupid

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
ECON1
Grade: B
Feb 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Took him during covid and it kinda seemed liked he just didn't care too much. It was just reading + the exams which were all questions off quizlet, so he didn't give much motivation to study. On the final exam he changed it up and didn't make it like that and the average was a D. Had a question column in canvas and didn't answer any the whole year.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
4.0
1.0
ECON1
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2021
Would take again

This class was extremely easy. Pretty much anyone can receive an A without even learning any of the material. The class is pretty much comprised of quizzes, which he gives you three attempts for. The tests are also extremely easy. Would highly recommend taking in order to fill in a GE requirement.

5.0
2.0
ECON1
Grade: B
Aug 2, 2021
Would take again

Super helpful with everything! 1 or 2 quizzes a week, so make sure to do the weekly readings. 2 midterm exams and 1 final, but other than that, it was a great class :)

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ECO1
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2021
Would take again

got 89.8% but still got an A. 2 Quizzes every week. Wish he provided study guides or the exams but overall great teacher!

3.0
2.0
ECON1
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He's an okay choice, not the best though. A good class for the flexibleness. There's a decent amount of reading and a weekly quiz. His problem is that he forgets to announce things on time so you can see an assignment due the next day. If you're put things off you can be screwed by his forgetfulness. NO TEXTBOOK NEEDED for the class.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
ECON1
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2021
Would take again

This dude is amazing you will for sure pass once you're in his class a real good Economic professor YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!!!! Very reachable!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
ECON1
Grade: A
Jul 27, 2022
Would take again

Your grade is comprised of weekly quizzes, discussions, and a 'final' exam. You will also get the opportunity for extra credit worth 1% near the end of the semester! Take this class, seriously do not hesitate to schedule it because it's a freebie. Love him

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
ECON1
Grade: B
Aug 6, 2022
Would take again

Took his course during the summer. There were 2 weekly quizzes, 1 weekly discussion & 3 exams. Offers prerecorded lectures but I found it difficult to understand so I heavily relied on the weekly readings which is A LOT. Definitely a solid choice but most of your grade is composed of exams, no grades are dropped and there are no retakes on exams

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
ECO1
Grade: A+
May 16, 2023
Would take again

Teaches econ very well without making it too complicated or hard. The reading is a kind of a pain but is doable. Tests are super accurate to the reading. Overall, the best econ professor and a fairly easy class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
ECO1
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2023
Would take again

He made me really like economics, and I really enjoyed the lectures. He also provided the textbooks online for free, and the lectures would explain different parts of the lecture. Great professor and great class.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ECO2
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2024
Would take again

10/10 finished with 96 highly recommend.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ECO1
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2024
Would take again

This professor brought economics to life! The lectures were engaging, and the free textbook was a huge plus. For study prep, I found unstuck study and ChatGPT really helpful. Attend class, do the readings, and you'll ace this course.

5.0
3.0
ECON1
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

I took my first Econ class with him and I liked it so I'm taking Econ 2 online class with him again. I 100% recommend taking classes with him you won't regret it. Easy A if you do the work on time:) The professor is caring and helpful.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
4.0
ECO2
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

He was an amazing teacher who was really understanding. Make sure to do the weekly work, because it really makes a difference on your grade.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
ECON1
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2025
Would take again

I took his flexible econ1 class. we had a quiz that you can take 2 times (yes, the same quiz) and a discussion for every weeks lectures, we also had 3 midterms (top2 counts) and a final. Overall his lecture was great and easy.

Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
5.0
2.0
ECON
Grade: A+
May 22, 2025
Would take again

Professor Keskinel is a great prof overall. His quizzes and discussion boards are directly from the reading PDFs that he supplies. He allows 2 retakes on all quizzes and was very quick on his responses throughout the semester. Everything is interactive and it's very simple to get and keep an A in the class.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
ECO2
Grade: A+
Aug 7, 2025
Would take again

Didn't read a page of the textbook, and the discussions were straightforward and simple to understand. The midterms and final were worth over half of the grade in points, but were pretty straightforward. Super duper easy class, recommend if you need to get the credit out of the way.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
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