3.5

Mike Ryan

Economics - University of North Georgia - Gainesville

3.5
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
47%
Would Retake
129
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3.5
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

47%

Would Retake

129

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What Students Say

That is the best and only word i can use to describe Mr

ECON2106 - 1.0 rating

The class is OK, but the professor is too strict

ECON2105 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

72%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 34 reported grades
A: 7
B-: 5
B: 4
A-: 3
Common Tags
Tough grader (11)
Participation matters (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
EXTRA CREDIT (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Lecture heavy (5)
Tough Grader (3)
LECTURE HEAVY (3)
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Reviews (129)
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ECON2105
Oct 17, 2003

No Comments

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ECON2105
Oct 21, 2003

No Comments

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ECON2105
Nov 9, 2003

Great professor, kind of awkward/anal - pay attention to the reviews and the class and you'll be just fine.

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ECON2106
Apr 10, 2004

Straightforward lectures and relatively easy tests if you copy down what he writes on the board. Drops the lowest test grade which is nice for that time when you want to slack. I agree... he's a bit awkward.

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ECON21056
Jul 15, 2004

Class can be difficult but 2105 is good and everyone should take it. Keep up with notes and reviews and LISTEN. He tells you clear cut what he will put on the test, and don't be suprised if it's everything.

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ECON
Sep 1, 2004

It was okay.

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21042105
Sep 6, 2004

Great teacher,very intelligent. Pay attention he's a tough tester. Take good notes and you'll be fine.

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ECON0506
Oct 1, 2004

I took both economics from him. He is great!!! You have to pay close attention, but he explains everything until everyone understands it. You just have to let him know.

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2105
Dec 15, 2004

He is obsessed with Seinfield. Many of his tests include questions that he pulls from the show. It is possible to recieve credit for questions you get wrong if you talk about Seinfield on your test.

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ECON
Jan 20, 2005

He goes over things well, but sometimes diffucult on clarity. Do not just study his study guides differ alot from actual test!!! Test mainly from lecture hardly from the book

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2106
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2005

He is very awkard and very obessive over his writing assignments

5.0
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MICROECON
Jan 31, 2005

good teacher

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ECON11011102
Apr 7, 2005

No Comments

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ECONOMICS
Apr 18, 2005

No Comments

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ECONOMICS
Jun 14, 2005

No Comments

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MICROECON
Jun 22, 2005

This class was definitly work...HE was hard and very strick....NOt recommened unless you have no life other than school

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SURVEYTOECON
Jul 11, 2005

He was my least favorite teacher in a lonnnng time. He is obsessive compulsive and does not make class enjoyable at all. Wayyy to rigid. VERY hard tests. Good luck.

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MACROECON
Jul 12, 2005

YUCK! I HATE teachers that call on you when u dont raise your hand! He is one of them. Not a nice man, no sense of humor. I just want to shake him and say, "there is life beyond economics" I always developed severe nausea before and during his classes, which didnt disappear until i dropped his class. Take Lois Lynn instead, she is much nicer!

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ECON
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2005

BEWARE!!!

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MACROECONOMICS
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2005

Willing to take time to meet with you after class if you need additional help but most of the time I left more confused than when I started. Tests are hard and notes are abundant. Will not take him again.

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ECON2105
Oct 12, 2005

He calls on you A LOT even if you don't want to be called on, but it does keep everybody on their toes. He is kind of a jerk, but not the point that you can't handle it. Tests are hard, but if you work hard and don't whine about the class, you'll do just fine. People just need to work harder and not compain that they have to learn something.

5.0
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ECON2106
Nov 4, 2005

tough but fair

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ECON
Nov 9, 2005

dont even think about it

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3.0
ECON2105
Nov 16, 2005

bit of a pain in the ass but overall OK - make sure that you don't miss a bunch of classes because he tests on every little thing

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ECON
Nov 19, 2005

This guy is a freakin jerk. Struggle to make C's in the class. Dont take his class

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2.0
ECON
Dec 1, 2005

good class - very interesting

4.0
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ECON2105
Dec 1, 2005

He is respectful, but not nice, if that makes sense. Material can be confusing, but it's not too bad, but his test are VERY hard and that's what makes this class a pain. You can't miss at all or you will be lost! He is picky about his writing asignments and honestly kind of dorky. It's not too bad, but if you don't have to take him I wouldn't!!

5.0
2.0
ECON2105
Jan 9, 2006

If you are a person that doesn't like to come to class and listen don't take this class. An A is very likely if you put the effort into the class. He is a great teacher and explains the material very well.

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ECON2105
Feb 10, 2006

No Comments

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ECON2150
May 2, 2006

Mr. Ryan's class may seem difficult at first. However, you must read your notes and be prepared to go to class everyday. And please....follow his instructions.

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ECON2106
May 4, 2006

Mr. Ryan is a very good teacher... you just need to come to class. If you come to class and pay attention, the class will be very easy.

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ECON
Jul 20, 2006

good class - tough teacher

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ECON2106
Aug 18, 2006

He was a fair instructor but challenging. Do not miss class or it will be very tough to catch up.

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ECON1100
Sep 21, 2006

good teacher

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2.0
ECON2105
Dec 1, 2006

Prof Ryan is a good teacher, just come to class and DO THE WRITING ASSIGNMENT. dont study his review, but study over the notes, take good notes, and he doesnt write everything down you need to know, so be keeping up with what he says, but he is a very good teacher and gives some extra credit. I am taking him again for Micro...

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ECON1800
Dec 19, 2006

I absolutely hated this class and no one needs to take it.

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ECON2106
Jan 4, 2007

I was worried about this class at first but ended up loving it. Professor Ryan is an excellent teacher and I hope to take him for Macro. As long as you make an effort you will do fine.

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ECONMACR
Feb 9, 2007

Good teacher. You may not like him at first, but he makes you learn. You WILL get called on and he wont take I dont know for an answer! I would take him for Micro, but I dont need it.

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MACROECON
Jun 6, 2007

Well, there are many words to define this man...but I will limit it to 3 words...HELPFUL (you gotta ask though.He is not a mind reader), CLEAR (his notes are the key to a good grade), and FULL OF KNOWLEDGE(despite what other students say he is full of). Want an easy "A", maybe there are some P.E. classes open this semester.

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ECON2106
Jun 29, 2007

talks really fast- helpful- study web ct, don't chew gum, pay attention, attend class and study mediocre and you will make A-B

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ECON2105
Jul 9, 2007

Mr. Ryan is an awesome teacher and an overall cool person. I had him for two hybrid ECON 2105 and 2106 classes and the classes were easy. Everything was online and you have participation that counts as a big portion of your grade. He will also go over any subject as much or as many times as you need it. Great teacher.

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ECON2106
Jul 21, 2007

good instructor but too strict - most test info comes from notes - practice problems help alot

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ECON2106
Oct 10, 2007

tough class - follow all instructions and make sure you make it ti class every day - test come from notes all the way

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ECON1100
Oct 18, 2007

I had to drop this class after about five weeks because I failed the first two tests and had a 55. I didn't feel that the material was completely over my head or that he didn't explain it well, I just felt that his tests came out of left field. I also didn't like his teaching style; he would randomly call on people and it was very intimidating.

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ECON2105
Oct 19, 2007

great professor - make it to all lectures to help your grades

4.0
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ECON2106
Nov 4, 2007

mr. ryan is tha man. he doesn't put up with junk from students. don't be lazy with this class. attendance is key. don't show up, you'll fail. he's kinda OCD but i think it helps with class orderliness. do the practice problems and pay attention. you'll do fine

5.0
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ECON2106
Jan 14, 2008

A True Asset to Gainesville State College!

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ECON1100
Feb 25, 2008

cool dude - good class

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MACROECON
Apr 22, 2008

His internet class is a joke he gives so much work like we don't have any other classes besides his. He is very strict! If you email him he replies rudely.

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ECON2105
May 2, 2008

Great teacher! I had him in class and for internet instructions. He is very strict with attendance and participation but it really helps your grade. He explains everything very clearly and makes it fun. I would definitely recommend this teacher.

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ECON2105
May 6, 2008

Good teacher - tough but fair - answer to the last question on the final is (a)

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ECON2106
May 22, 2008

Absolutely wonderful teacher. He can be a bit quick- so you much pay attention. this class is NOT for lazy students. VERY helpful outside of class. he will MAKE SURE you understand EVERY part of what you are confused on in his class. GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!! made an A.

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ECON2105
Aug 5, 2008

Yes, Michael Ryan's online Macro Economics course is a lot of work, however, is mostly graded for participation. You have to be pretty lazy not to make a passing grade in his course. Now his exam is very hard. You need to remember all formulas and calculations in order to maintain a letter grade. Overall I would definiately recommend Pro. Ryan.

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ECON2105
Aug 18, 2008

Took the online verison of Econ 2105. Everything was well presented and material was very helpful in completing the course. No textbook required for online class, all material is supplied via website.

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ECON1502
Sep 13, 2008

Cool Teacher, likes baseball and polo shirts. Seems like a real family man. He needs to get some sleep I think. But is a great and fun and energetic teacher with lots of cool examples.

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ECON1100
Dec 2, 2008

He's smart but just doesn't know how to teach.

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ECON2105
Dec 3, 2008

Do not take this class...the tests are hard to understand...and he covers the material very quickly. His quizes online are not very helpful when testing

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ECON2105
Dec 9, 2008

He's a very nice guy, sense of humor, and very smart. But his tests are not like what you go over in class, or the practice he gives on e learning. The material in class wasn't that hard, but the tests came out of nowhere. I don't like that he calls on random people during class. I wouldn't ever take him again.

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ECON1100
Dec 14, 2008

Horrible teacher. Cant teach at all. Alot of test material is not what you go over in class. Is strict with attendance. Hes also not very helpful.

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ECON1100
Dec 22, 2008

The teacher teaches just fine but it is a hard class. He is actually a very good teacher, but if you don't get it , you don't get it. A LOT of people DON'T get it! I only studied his notes from class and walked away with a C. He gives extra credit.

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ECON2105
Jan 7, 2009

One of the best professors I've ever had. Mr. Ryan, don't let this go to your head if you read it to your students.

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ECON2106
Feb 22, 2009

Class is a little bit difficult because of the nature of the course but he tries to make things understandable. Also, he wont' keep the class if he is done teaching something. I had him for the hybrid course and the only bad part is having to take a midterm and final...the regular course doesn't have them.

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ECON2105
Apr 28, 2009

Mr Ryan is a very good teacher. He is very helpful. If you do his practice quizzes on e-learning you will be fine in his class but study your notes too. He wants his students to learn and he keeps his classes intersting by always applying today's history. He has a great sense of humor and invites class partication.

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ECON2106
Jul 27, 2009

This guy was ridiculous. For an online class, he was really demanding. If you are scheduled to take his class, drop it.

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ECON2108
Aug 11, 2009

SUCKED!! Petty...can't eat in class, chew gum...not good at explaining. Rude.

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ECON2105
Oct 6, 2009

This jerk does not let us text in class at all.

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ECON2105
Nov 17, 2009

Mr. Ryan is a great teacher! He always takes the time to make sure everyone understands what's going on, and if you don't he will explain after class. He also makes himself available to students by being in his office quite a bit. The paper was stressful, but take your time and GO TO THE WRITING LAB! Grow up and leave your phone at home!!

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ECON2105
Jan 5, 2010

I took both Econ's online. Mr. Ryan is great! Information is very thorough, but do not miss assignments. I didn't buy the book; all the information needed was included in course materials online. Easy class if you put in a little effort. As far as phone issues, grow up! Your employer would be offended if you were texting in a busines meeting!

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ECON2106
Apr 8, 2010

Extremely nice and helpful, but you have to do your work and it's a LOT easier if you go to class. No gum, food, or texting, but come on: it's college. Tests are kind of hard, but they're okay if you study. Look at the practice quizzes and be sure to study. He's really great though. :)

5.0
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ECON2106
Apr 8, 2010

He was an awesome teacher. All you have to do is pay attention in class and do the online practice quiz's and you are sure to make an A. Only one paper that is one page long, and as long as you put effort forth and do it he'll give you a 100! He gives an opportunity for extra credit on each test. He was awesome and I would recommend him to anyone!

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ECON2106
Jul 29, 2010

Good guy. Talks pretty fast, but always lets you out early. Pretty strict as other comments have stated. Pretty straight forward.

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ECON2106
Dec 7, 2010

I was an A-B student until I took this class. I am a Pre-Med major and took this class just to satisfy a certain area of classes requiered. Mr.Ryan does not clearly explain the material.. If you ask for additional help all he does is draw another graph which does not help when you already are confussed I WOULD not recommend him. I went to classCONT

2.0
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ECON2106
Dec 7, 2010

CONT from below. I went to class everyday and always studied and did all the work and still ended up with a D. If you are looking for a good class to take.. THIS IS NOT IT! He does not require the book and doesnt make you go to class.. but its still not worth it when you end up not even learning that much..

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ECON2106
Dec 10, 2010

Trying to get this professor to explain something is almost like talking to someone that speaks a different language. He is so consumed in terminology that he can't simply explain anything.

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ECON2106
Dec 14, 2010

Hardest class EVER! do not take.. whoever said its an "easy A" is on something. or an econ major that's a know it all.

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MICRO0000
Jan 14, 2011

VERY good teacher. very thorough& makes sure that everyone understands the topic. he tries to incorporate examples that are easy to understand. he has online practice quizzes that are available only if you want to do them, but they really do help. he gives study guides& a make up test . TAKE HIM! im taking him for MACRO.

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ECON1101
Mar 30, 2011

Really good professor. I learned a lot in his class, and had no problem understanding his lectures or tests.

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MACROECON
May 12, 2011

had him for micro and macro. Very good teacher, but very hard. Hes very picky and strict. Gives optional online quizzes for practice nad gives study guides, but they dont really help for the test. Tests take A LOT of studying. Must go to class and take very good notes. Over all a good teacher, but must be willing to work. Had an A until the final.

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ECON2106
May 31, 2011

Class is not the easiest but still managable! He will not always help you but the discussion boards, which are mandatory, usually do. Would take again.

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ECON2105
Jul 28, 2011

I took this as an online class, so almost all of the assignments were graded on participation. except for a paper, short easy project, and the final. the final is worth too much of your grade and its not very simple, so its hard to end up with an A. He seems like a bit of a jerk when he responds to anything you ask, but in person he's really nice

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ECON2105
Jul 29, 2011

I took this class online and thought it was pretty fair. I ended up with a B because i did not study very much for the final. if you actually study and know the formulas, then you can easily get an A. know everything and you're set.

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ECON2106
Sep 28, 2011

I took the online course and althought the material is not that hard you are required to log on everyday.You are graded on participation, online quizzes, an essay and a short project which pretty much is an easy A.However, the final is hard and even though I studied, I ended up with an 80 which brought down my grade from an A to a B.

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ECON2105
Oct 11, 2011

Very hard class. So much work and he puts trick questions on the tests. He words things backwards. Prepare to work harder than any other course at GSC.

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ECON2105
Oct 23, 2011

For his online clas you need to complete all posts, homeworks, and practices quizzes by deadlines in order to get 100% on all of em. If you do, you have a good chance of an A or B for the class. If you don't, your dead.

4.0
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ECON2105
Dec 9, 2011

Online Macro Economics class. I must advise that you do all the assignments during the semester! Do all the assignments then you will be in good shape going into the final. The final is worth 40% of your grade. The final is tough. I had a 100% grade before the final and got a 62 on the final. B in the class. (I studied 10 hours for the final)

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ECON2105
May 2, 2012

I took the online Econ course. It was very simple and straightforward. He tells you everything that needs to be done and you can do a lot of it ahead of time. I should have studied better for the final but even with a C on the final I still made an A in the class. Just do the lessons and take notes then use the notes on the homework and quizzes.

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ECON2105
Jun 3, 2012

Took the online class - the class wasn't too difficult but the final is a killer. My grade pre-final was 101 but ended up making a B in the class. He gives opportunities for extra credit - TAKE ADVANTAGE!

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ECONMICR
Aug 12, 2012

His class is a must attend and pay attention. I was very confused a lot of the time and sometimes when you ask for help he is so involved with his understanding its hard for him to teach others in basic terms. His examples seem to be complex. Make sure you do all the work!!! Get started on things ahead of time if you can.

5.0
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ECON2105
Dec 6, 2012

His classes are not the easiest. I took Micro and Macro(online). He goes over material quickly and has a true passion for econ. The problem is the tests, which have tricky worded questions. The finals are difficult. Avg final is 69%, you usually need a B on it to keep an A. Take if you enjoy econ. Don't take if you're just looking for an easy A.

5.0
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ECON2105
Jan 8, 2013

Advice-- be ready to GRAPH, keep up with the abbreviations, do practice problems, and study concepts you need to work on. If you can keep up, he explains things which can be hard to understand, in the easiest way possible. THIS CLASS HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORLD. Econ is something everyone should learn about. I recommend if you're ready to STUDY!

3.0
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ECON2106
Jul 28, 2013

Be prepared to STUDY, Start assignments early to you will have time. Do all assignments on time (no late work accepted). He is very knowledgeable about his subject, at times it is hard for him to explain things in an easy to understand format. Learned a lot from the class discussions. DO NOT get behind! Had a 98 before final and came out with a B.

4.0
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ECON2105
Oct 4, 2013

Great professor! Expects you to study; apathy in this class will get you nowhere. If you need help, just go to his office, he is willing to help. Brillant econ teacher!

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2105
Oct 12, 2014

I took Ryan's Online Macro class. Both myself and everyone I know in that class hated it. He posts quizzes every week and there are often questions in them that he does not cover in his material for the week. He also makes you post one discussion thread or answer every week. I liked his standards for posting, but he was often rude in his responses.

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ECON2105
Feb 10, 2015

His online course is good but he is very strict on deadlines. Final exam was worth 30% of course grade. Students who picked up all of the easy participation points during the semester probably made As or Bs.

3.0
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ECON11011102
Grade: B-
Dec 8, 2015

Tests are insane. Teaching wise he's great, but when it comes to test there tends to be a lot of material on there that he never discussed in class. Has a tendency to be rude. Zero empathy. Uses material he NEVER went over in class. Pretty nice for the most part but near the end of the semester I gave up asking questions he was so rude.

5.0
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ECON1102
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2016

He's very straightforward with the material, and explains things in simple terms that are easy to understand. He had online homework assignments due weekly, but only participation was required. He drops a test grade, and replaces a test with your lowest grade. He also awarded extra credit simply for meeting with him. Stick with it, and you'll pass.

4.0
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ECON1100
Grade: A
May 17, 2016

Gives homework based on lectures but aren't too bad. You have to get at least a 25%. Has 6 tests, including a makeup test and final. If you go to his power points lectures it's very helpful for tests. Also to go over quizzes. Has 1 writing assignment. Definitely would take again.

5.0
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ECON2105
Grade: A+
Apr 11, 2017
Would take again

Professor Ryan is one of the best professors that I have ever had, he made econ so interesting and easy to understand. He has a strict attendance policy so you can only miss a total of two classes before he starts taking points off of your grade, but he is a solid choice if you want to know your stuff.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
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ECON2106
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Attendance Mandatory. Super organized lectures which he uploads correlating material on line. Reviews before every test with very similar questions. Extra credit opportunities. Best teacher i've ever ever had honestly. Strict on No phones or computers in class, but thats makes taking notes better with less distractions. Easy A.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
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ECON2105
Grade: B
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Good guy with clearly outlined grading criteria. Final Exam makes up 30% of your grade. Tough class, but we were allowed a cheat sheet in the final. Study hard and you should make an A.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
ECON2105
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2018
Would take again

Most organized teacher I have ever had! Very straight forward. Took him for the summer online class. Just do the assignments and there would't be a reason to not make an A. If you slack off, there will be some grade damage. and make sure to study for the final!

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
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ECON2106
Aug 22, 2018
Would take again

This is just a basic standard online class, so if you want a straight-forward class, Prof Ryan is the one to take. Every week you have to complete a homework assignment, a discussion assignment, and a quiz for each chapter. There is a group project that can be a little frustrating trying to contact your partners online but the work is reasonable

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
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5.0
ECON2106
Grade: C
Dec 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Petty. That is the best and only word i can use to describe Mr. Ryan. Wont even let students chew gum. Not a good teacher at all. Econ was my strong suit until i took this class. Now im struggling to make a C. I didn't wear my seat belt on the way to this class hoping i would fly through my windshield before i got there. AVOID at all costs.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
ECON2105
Dec 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The class is OK, but the professor is too strict. He made students turn off their phones and leave them on their desks. Also he didn't allow conversations in class - even just short comments to other students. Not too easy but not too hard. Be sure to pick up all the points by doing the homeworks. You will need them.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
ECON2106
Oct 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Mike Ryan will drop you if you miss more than 3 days. He asks questions on the homework and tests that were not lectured on in class. He has an awful writing assignment that is impossible to do well on. It is either a pass or fail grade and he grades for grammar. He has no mercy or understanding to students. I would never ever take him again.

3.0
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ECON2105
Grade: D+
Nov 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is an okay professor but very hard headed. If you make a peep or even smile at the person beside because of a slight comment he will literally take his time to tell you you're interrupting class. He reported me to the dean because we were whispering (we were seated all the way in the back of class).

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ECON2106
Grade: C+
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher. Look at the syllabus and make sure to say up with the homework or you wont pass

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
ECON2106
Grade: A+
Feb 10, 2020
Would take again

Professor Ryan was one of the best professors I had my first semester of college. He gives you all the information in lectures that you will need for the test and most of the times word for word. He has a writing assignment with strict criteria but if you do all the stuff required, its an easy pass. Offers homework for each unit which are easy.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
ECON2105
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

To be fair Corona made it so I only had him for half a semester. Do all of your work and do it right. Lectures are extremely long and boring. Long weekly HW sets. Pass or fail paper that you need to spend time on. Tests are 25 questions- about 5 of them. Overall he's a nice guy who loves his job, not my first choice but definitely not the worst!

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
ECON2105
Grade: B-
May 8, 2020
Would take again

Professor Ryan is very passionate for economics. I knew very little on this subject going into his class and he went too fast for me to really grasp what he was teaching. The tests are hard because the answers are very similar, and the final is 50 questions in 50 minutes, INCLUDING math problems. Do all the homework, and study the lecture notes.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
1.0
1.0
ECON2105
Grade: C
Nov 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Taking this class was terrible with this dude. Overall he is another nerd wanting to assert control in his class. No help at all when asked for it. Read the syllabus if you have questions because it is the guys bible.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ECON2106
Grade: B+
Jan 26, 2022
Would take again

I took microeconomics from professor Ryan, and it was a great experience! His lectures were straight forward and easy to understand. His tests aren't to difficult either, just make sure you know the material.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
ECON2106
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 3, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online and he was just a jerk. Every single thing you do has to be done a certain way. I emailed him for help and he told me my email did not fit the requirements.??? The work load isn't huge but he makes things very difficult. Avoid at all costs.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
2106
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 22, 2022

Do not take this class. He expects you to read his mind and know what he wants and if you cannot deliver that then you receive a 0. It adds an unnecessary amount of stress to this class when I'm sure there is a nicer teacher that would actually explain things to you instead of referring you back to the syllabus.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
ECON2106
May 5, 2022
Would take again

SUPER easy class if you listen to lectures & take notes!! Had one writing assignment that was ONE PAGE, he even offers a second attempt but it is so easy. Anyone complaining has to be lazy, he gives chances every class to ask questions. Super nice guy.

4.0
2.0
ECON2106
Grade: A-
May 6, 2022
Would take again

I had a very pleasant experience with Professor Ryan. The lectures are interesting and teach you exactly what is on the test. Not to mention that the tests are all multiple choice. There is a decent amount of homework given, but its less than a lot of other classes. I 100% recommend you take Professor Ryan.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
ECON
Grade: B
May 9, 2022

Do not take this professors class. Overly critical and anal about everything. Get ready for that final exam because you will fail it.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
5.0
3.0
MICROECON
Grade: A
Oct 19, 2022
Would take again

I was scared to take his class because of some of the feedback I saw on here. I took Prof. Ryan's microecon class and loved it. He offered zoom meetings before tests in his own free time, and was very clear with his lectures. Be respectful, and try in this class, and you will do well.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
1.0
4.0
2106
Grade: B-
Nov 10, 2023

He grades super harshly for a professor teaching intro classes (and not teaching at main campus). Takes his position very seriously for low-level classes grades similar to tougher than some of the teachers I've had for upper level class. He's very rude and will give you 0's for assignments he doesn't like the way you word things, ask questions, etc

Tough grader
2.0
3.0
MACROECONOMICS
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 15, 2023

dropped this class after 15 minutes in his room. he started off by showing all the awful reviews he has on here... hes anti technology in class. I'm not sure how the class itself is because I never actually went but he doesn't seem like a fun person on first impression. good luck if you take him... i won't be there

5.0
2.0
ECON2105
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2023
Would take again

The first day of class is a little off putting and he comes off as a little harsh however, throughout the rest of the semester he is one of the most accomodating professors I've had. He wants you to pass his class and provides you with tons of resources and chances for extra credit. He made complicated subjects super easy to understand.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Grade: C+
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

Mr. Ryan gives very detailed lectures and often emphasizes his points multiple times with multiple examples to make sure you understand his teaching very clearly. My only Critique is i feel like the test reviews can be mildly misleading compared to the actual exam. But the teacher goes above and beyond to help you pass his course.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
2106
Grade: B-
Dec 9, 2023

Guy comes across horribly takes his doctorate way to seriously and won't answer your email if you don't address him as Dr. Probably the worst person I've ever had as a professor not the worst as a teacher but the guy is unbearable to be around.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
2106
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2023

Can't say much but the class is passable, but he definitely makes it harder than the intro course that it is because Mike takes himself way to seriously to a fault. He's really the only "bad" professor I've had at UNG.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
2106
Grade: B-
Dec 9, 2023

My biggest advice would just be to take someone else.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
2105
Grade: B+
Dec 27, 2023

Dr.Ryan was a good professor but I found what best helped me pass his course was to not only attend class, but also to pay attention and take good notes. He gives chances for extra credit which is helpful and he gives students time to ask questions after class. Also I found his homework quizzes were more helpful to study with than the test reviews.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
2106
Grade: B
Dec 7, 2024

The class is passable, but the professor takes himself too seriously. He grades harshly and can be unreasonable, but using unstuck ai and the free textbook helped me prepare for his tests. Overall, a challenging but manageable course.

3.0
5.0
2105
Grade: C+
Jan 24, 2025

Good professor. But tends to have high expectations. He is very accessible and offers a lot of extra time to meet with him. But he talks really fast and sometimes it is hard to understand. Tough class. Would not take again

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
ECON2106
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

At first, I didn't think I'd like Dr. Ryan due to his no-phone, no-computer policy. However, I ended up loving the guy. He's super sweet and is very accessible to his students. Just study the homeworks and do the practice problems, and you'll be fine!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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