4.3

Peter Shaw

Economics - Tidewater Community College

4.3
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Difficulty
91%
Would Retake
151
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4.3
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2.8
Difficulty
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4.3
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Would Retake

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Not my favorite course in the business program

BUS216 - 5.0 rating

Professor Saw is very knowledgeable and helpful

ECO201 - 4.0 rating
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100%

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39%

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Reviews (151)
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ECO201
Oct 21, 2004

vety clear instructor if you want to understand economics...

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ECON201
Apr 11, 2005

Shaw is an excellent teacher. He is constantly relating new real-world business information to his classes. He uses technology to better the learning process. He could clearly be making more money in the business world. It is great to have an excellent professor w/ a MBA from W&M at TCC

5.0
2.0
BUS100
May 15, 2005

great instructor. Very clear when giving directions, very generous in administering quizes (allowed to retake under certain circumstances). Overall very knowledgable in the sbject and conveys the information in a clear and concise manner. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

5.0
3.0
ECON201
Jul 9, 2005

Great professor. He is very helpful and is willing to help you whenever you need help. Excellent professor to have for business class and econ

5.0
2.0
ECON201
Jul 18, 2005

The best professor in the entire world.His teaching style make you to learn so much. Take him if you have to take econ, or business class.

5.0
3.0
BUS100
Jul 20, 2005

I throughly enjoyed his class. He is very knowledgeable and relates the topics to our daily lives. He lets you work independently and at your own pace. I definitly recommend his lectures.

5.0
2.0
BUS100
Aug 7, 2005

Took this class online. Very free to learn at own pace. Professors lectures were very helpful as he related the material to the real world. I am taking him for Econ 1. I highly recommend this professor. I wish every class was like his. I also learned so much from this class. I'm looking forward to Econ (mainly because of the professor)

5.0
1.0
BUS216
May 6, 2006

By far the best professor I have ever had. He is a genius that should be teaching at a University. His class was so interesting and I actually enjoyed his class. Highly recommended!!!!!!

2.0
4.0
ECON201
May 11, 2006

This teacher may be cool in other courses, but he sucked in macro-Economics. He never "taught" the class, all he did was show lowsy power point slides that said what the text said almost word for word. He didn't keep accurate office hours and if you needed help, he wasn't available for that. If you cherish your GPA, PLEASE DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS!

5.0
3.0
BUS216
Aug 28, 2006

Mr. Shaw helped me so much with this class. He was available whenever I needed and was always willing to give extra help. He is so friendly too! You have to work hard at this class to understand the material, but if you study you will do well ! I took this class online so it was probably harder than normal, but i still got an A! :)

5.0
5.0
BUS216
Apr 26, 2007

Excellent teacher. Everything is well organized and Mr. Shaw makes himself readily available for his students.

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ECO201
May 14, 2007

Very consise and clear when he explains his lecture. Power point slides and MP3 online lectures available at course web site. Listen to him, do the work and you will do well. Explains ECO topics in a mainstream way so everyone understands.

5.0
3.0
BUS216
Dec 12, 2007

I LOVE Prof. Shaw!!! He is very clear and explains content very well even though the material is hard.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Dec 14, 2007

Professor Shaw provided plenty of material to complete this class with (power points, Mp3 audio lectures). Answered my emails promtly. If you read the book this class is easy. I took this as my first online course.

3.0
4.0
BUS216
Dec 20, 2007

I took BUS 216 online with Mr. Shaw and overall it was a good class. He is quick to get back to you with any questions and feedback. His tests/quizes are not too difficult, but he doesn't give out any extra credit. He does give you the opp. to take a final test which comiles questions from previous tests, so its an easy A.

2.0
5.0
BUS216
Apr 24, 2008

Professor Shaw is a nice person and knows his subject. Unfortunately, I do not believe he is a good teadher. Took in class but I felt like I was in an online class. Too much information available to students. I believe those are "smoking mirrors". He does not teach what is on the tests. You are your own teacher, but he gives the grades.

5.0
3.0
BUS216
May 1, 2008

Prof. Shaw is very clear about assignments and explaining the material. You must read the material. He brings "real world" examples to the classroom so you can apply the information you are learning. Text material is very straight forward to understand, as well.

2.0
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BUSO04N
May 5, 2008

Even thougth I got an A,just beacuse I studied a lot . The teacher did not help me at all , I took the class on line but everytime that I sent him an email to ask about somenthing , he used to make me feel stupit, one time he told me that the other students did not have any problems with the assigments , so I just studied myself the rest of the se

3.0
3.0
BUS280
May 20, 2008

I learned a lot from this class, but all from textbook. Prof has MP3 lectures for each chapter, which don't help for quizzes or tests. Quizzes are harder than tests, but you can take each multiple times, so it's fine. Took this class online.

5.0
3.0
BUS280
Jun 1, 2008

Its an intro course for global business. Cool MP3 online lectures, quizzes you can retake, and online tests. Book is a "straight forward read." Have to be into learning about the global economy/business. Prof is quick to very respond to e-mails.

5.0
2.0
ECO201
Jul 17, 2008

Took online class. Cool MP3 online lectures and easy to read PPT slides. Gotta read the chapters, and quizzes you can take as often as you wish. Test straight forward from class material covered.

4.0
5.0
ECO201
Aug 26, 2008

Fantastic Professor! Keep up with the work and study and you'll be fine. While he does demand quite a bit from his students, me included, he is teaching a COLLEGE course not high school.

1.0
5.0
BUS216
Oct 3, 2008

Teacher seems to have a big ego. When you take him on-line, he loaded you with material that you can not keep up with. It's very unrealistic, considering that you might have other classes as well. I think he thinks that those students signing up with him are only taking his class.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Nov 12, 2008

I took BUS 100 online in Fall 2008. Have an A. No timer on the quizzes and you can take them over to get 10's. Listen to his mp3's while you take the quiz and he answers the questions in order. Has optional non-graded discussion board. Good test review. You only need to read the parts of the book he has on test review. 3 online tests - 2 in lab

5.0
3.0
ECO201
Nov 26, 2008

Cover a lot of material but learned how & why economy & financial markets in the mess they are in. Prof talks in a staright forward manner. Take quizzes as often as you want online. Prof answers all e-mails very quickly. Tests material from book. Bottom line - I learned a lot that will be useful in future business classes!

5.0
3.0
ECO201
Dec 9, 2008

Prof explains topics in everyday terms; practice quizzes, powerpoint slides, and MP3 lectures are online. Tests online. Prof quick to respond to e-mails and have extra credit stuff. Gave class great explanation of how current economic and stock market got into mess they are in. Tests/quizzes from book, and have test review sides. Good class!

5.0
2.0
BUS216
Dec 29, 2008

My very first online class...tough subject but professor made it clear and easy to understand. Very prompt with responding to emails. Highly recommended.

5.0
3.0
BUS216
Jan 14, 2009

Excellent professor, very knowledgable and active in the business world. He makes great sense of the material and applies it to real life situations. If you have any questions at all, ask him.

1.0
5.0
ECOD01N
Apr 9, 2009

I do not reccomend this teacher to ANYONE!!! Only 4 people passed in my class. He does not explain things clearly. He puts you on the spot and embrasses his students. His tests are difficult and long. Take Professor Sherrill instead...

5.0
4.0
ECO201
Apr 23, 2009

I'm in the ECO 201 D01N class, and it is not true that only few people pass the class. Prof. Shaw is tough but fair. He lets us redo our online quizzes as often as we wish to prep for tests. And has online lectures for us to access. The tests come from the book. He is very clear and lets us debate in class. I'd recommend his class.

5.0
3.0
ECO201
Jun 26, 2009

I took Professor Shaw's online class. He laid out what was expected very clearly. A few quizzes a week (which you can take mult times), 4 tests (2 which have to be taken in the lab), and a few discussion boards. Pretty simple class.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Jul 3, 2009

Took Intro to Business online course. Easy to read book, quizzes available at any time and can be taken at any time. 5 tests, 3 can be taken at home with 10 extra credit points per test. Easy to understand, but still challenging. Highly recommended!!

4.0
2.0
BUS100
Jul 8, 2009

This course was pretty easy to follow. I took the course online and the weekly assignments usually consisted of defining vocabulary words and usually a one page report on the subject matter. He provides powerpoint and online lectures which are easy to follow along. I would recommed this professor.

3.0
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BUS216
Aug 3, 2009

This was an okay class. Not to difficult, but it does require some studying. I have a used book for sale on craigslist if anyone is interested.

1.0
1.0
ECO201
Dec 4, 2009

This professor will make you hate Economics. He follows Power point presentation barely touching the material. IF YOU REALLY WANT TO LEARN OR BE TAUGHT DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR

5.0
2.0
ECO201
Dec 18, 2009

Given this difficult economic time, this class helped me understand what's going on. There were 5 tests and chapter quizzes (take often as you want!). Prof had wide knowledge of the economy and gave it to us straight. Definately a course everyone should take if you want understand the marketplace/jobs.

5.0
3.0
ECOD01N
Apr 25, 2010

Prof straight forward and wants/challenges you to learn. Encourages class participation. Take chapter quizzes as often as you wish. 5 Tests. Extra Credit worth 10 points to average. He explains things in simple format. Highly recommend.

5.0
3.0
BUS216
May 8, 2010

He brings cool real world examples to the class. Really wants you understand how stats can be useful tool to your career. Tests in same format as problems in book. Given it was a stats class, it was a very good course.

5.0
2.0
BUS100
May 8, 2010

Had the class last fall 2009. The prof has online MP3 lectures, practice quizzes. Prof e-mailed global business news stories. The book and test is straight forward. Prof very quick to repond to e-mails. Good course - recommend.

5.0
3.0
ECO201
May 16, 2010

ECO not fav subject but prof made it very interesting and understandable. 5 tests & re-take chapter quizzes as you wish. He has online MP3 audio lectures & PPT slides. He even e-mails global business articles to make it interesting. He answers e-mails quickly. Recommend course!

5.0
2.0
ECO201
May 17, 2010

Awesome Professor. Easy quizzes weekly, which you can retake. The online course has suggested due dates, but you have until the end of the semester to complete quizzes if you have an emergency or want to retake to improve your grade. Has personal website with valid content. Great guy!

4.0
4.0
BUS216
Jan 27, 2011

Took Business Stats with him. Knows his stuff (the local newspaper uses him as a economics expert) and gives many examples of how stats is used in the real world. Has online mp3's of lectures. Best use of Blackboard of ANY prof at TCC. It's a difficult subject for me, but i KNEW the subject when the semester was over.

1.0
5.0
ECO201
May 4, 2011

This was the most boring class i have taken so far at TCC. He just rambles about powerpoint slides and nothing of what he talks about is really on the tests. The tests are hard even if you study. I found it hard to motivate myself to go to his class. He will put you on the spot and make you feel stupid.

3.0
3.0
BUS216
Jul 17, 2011

Taking this class online was not a good choice for me. I could not get the formulas memorized for the test which had to be taken with the computer locked down. If I pass my GPA is going to suffer. For those who have a lot going on outside of schoolwork, I would suggest face to face reinforcement from a classroom setting & a great calculator.

4.0
4.0
BUS216
Dec 12, 2011

Took this one online. Not easy. You have to know how to apply the formulas. First two tests you can take anywhere. The last two you have to take at the testing center. I got an A. Study. You will do good. He's very clear.

2.0
5.0
BUS216
Mar 19, 2012

I signed up for this class after reading good comments here. He makes this class very hard to learn. You have to go home and TEACH yourself statistics, once you have mastered it on your own, then you will understand what he is talking about. HE WILL NOT TEACH YOU STATS, I am warning you. I still got an A, after hours and hours of teaching myself.

5.0
4.0
BUS216
Apr 9, 2012

Prof is tough but fair. He gives you reading & problem assignments since this is a university lebel course. Shows how business world applies stats to their industry. If you want to learn - take this guy. Otherwise don't!

5.0
2.0
ECO201
Apr 23, 2012

The prof is tough, fair and very knowledgeable about ECO subjects. Take chapter quizzes as often as you wish. Prof e-mails cool global business articles to class. Test covers book material. Have test review slides. Prof quick to answer e-mails. Prof is a straight forward talking person. And very helpful to explain class topics anytime. Take him!

5.0
2.0
ECO201
Jul 23, 2012

took this prof last spring. he's quick to help you and make clear the concepts to do well in the course. he has this cool excel spreadsheet that calculates your grades anytime during the semester. online audio lectures help a lot & practice quizzes you can take as often as you wish. highly recommend this prof! go for it!

5.0
3.0
BUS216
Jul 31, 2012

took prof in class last spring and has very good class web site. not a big stats person but prof uses real application to problems. very helpful. prof explained how class stuff will be used when i transfer to odu. very helpful. he is very helpful when you ask for help. not fun topic but prof made it interesting. take the class.

5.0
2.0
BUS260
Nov 13, 2012

International Bus (Online). Great professor, well paced course. All exams, quizzes taken online except the final two (exam # 4&5) which are done at a TCC proctor site. Take quizzes mulitple times. Had a review sheet for every exam. Text book a MUST. Very minimal discussion board assignments. Entire class was a few quizzes a few unit tests and DONE

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Dec 11, 2012

EASY class. Only complaint is his online structure is VERY disorganized. That said, take 30 minutes, figure out how to navigate his site, and you won't regret it. Only have to take one proctored test, no final. You can retake quizzes til you get a 100. Answers email in a timely manner. Textbook is necessary. HIGHLY suggest his online class

4.0
2.0
BUS280
Dec 17, 2012

International Bus (Online). All exams, quizzes taken online except the final two (exam # 4&5) which are done at a TCC proctor site. Take quizzes mulitple times. Had a review sheet for every exam. Text book a MUST. Very minimal discussion board assignments. Entire class was a few quizzes a few unit tests and DONE

5.0
2.0
ECO201
Jan 2, 2013

Professor Shaw is a good teacher with good intentions. His lectures can be interesting if you know how to ask the right questions and are interested in the subjects. His tests can be a little tricky though. He is very willing to help and will any question he can.

4.0
2.0
BUS280
Jan 2, 2013

I took Professor Shaw online and found his class to really easy. His quizzes and tests quote the book verbatim and I'm not exactly sure how he grades the discussion questions. He is really good at keeping to the syllabus' schedule and reminds you via email frequently. Just take the quizzes and study for the tests, and you will do fine.

5.0
3.0
ECO201DO01NSP
Apr 19, 2013

Great guy! Very straight forward. Has all his e-mail forward to his smartphone so he get back to you asap! Online lectures great. Practice quizzes. Take him!

5.0
2.0
ECO201O04N
Apr 20, 2013

I'm not an econ person but great class. Online lectures, PPT and practice quizzes (take often as you wish) are great! Prof very quick to respond and answer questions. Received global business articles in the class. Go to his faculty website to check him out at tcc dot edu (click faculty/staff link then faculty webpages). Highly recommend him!

5.0
3.0
BUS280
Apr 23, 2013

Took BUS 280 online and although the discussion board and quizzes were easy, his tests are not. His own study guides do not match up to the exams (5 total, 3 at home and 2 at the testing center). Use the slides as they provide more info that the exams use unless you want to memorize the book. Fairly easy course overall but STUDY hard for the exams!

5.0
1.0
ECO201O04N
Apr 27, 2013

Very well organized course! Online lectures, practice quizzes take as often as you wish. He provides online Excel spreadsheet to calculate your grade. Extremely quick to repsond to emails 7 days a week. Very straight prof and very easy to talk to. Highly recommend his course. Do it!

5.0
1.0
ECO201O04N
Apr 30, 2013

Selected TCC prof of the year and received national teaching award. See his faculty website.Very easy to communicate with. Answers e-mails seven days a week. He's quoted in the newspapaer a lot about regional economic issues. Has online lectures and pratice quizzes. Not econ major and did very well in the class. If you want to learn, take him!

5.0
1.0
EC0201
May 11, 2013

I work full time and time management a must. Found this prof and course a great fit for my schedule. Prof very clear and quickly helps you on whatever problem you have. Has his e-mails go to his cell. Great practice quizzes you take as often as you want. Tests on the mark! Online lectures! Recommend this Prof!

5.0
2.0
ECO201
May 16, 2013

The prof website is very organized and easily navigable. Great guy to communicate with and quick to respond! Agree with stuff mentioned below about quizzes, online lectures, tests, news articles, etc. Really a great course to take. Definitely recommend the prof!

5.0
1.0
ECO201
May 19, 2013

This guy's online course is very organized and designed for easy navigation. Quick e-mail response and good guy to talk to. Practice quizzes for help prep tests that you can take as often as you like. Clear online audio lectures for each chapter. Extra credit project worth up to 10 points to your class average! Suggest you get online with this guy

3.0
3.0
ECO201
Jul 22, 2013

I would not take professor Shaw again. The quizzes are good with multiple attempts. How ever the test do not seem to match up with anything in the power points, lectures or any of the quizzes. Maybe he is better in person???

5.0
2.0
ECO201O02N
Jul 24, 2013

This prof is straight forward communicator. Super fast to respond to my email. Online lectures combined with Discussion board chapter topic FAQs get you very organized for tests. Take ybis guy!

5.0
2.0
BUS280O01N
Jul 29, 2013

Prof is very quick to get back to you, and has his e-mails fo to his smart phone. Book is very good read. Website is very easy to use. Quizzes take as often as you want. Test are straight forward. He sends out global business articles that are an interesting read. Very nice prof to deal with. Highly recommend.

5.0
3.0
BUS216O02N
Nov 25, 2013

Professor very quick to repond to my emails and provide guidance (even on weekends!) Online lectures very helpful. Book very straightforward. Highly recommend this prof.

5.0
2.0
BUS216D01N
Grade: A-
Nov 25, 2013

Almost finished with the class and he is very good at explaining this stuff in a mainstream way. Gives real business examples of why we are learning this course. Tests are straight forward and is quick with e-mail response unlike my other profs. Highly recommend Prof Shaw.

5.0
2.0
BUS216D01N
Dec 1, 2013

Prof had book publisher produced custom paperback for this class. Saves $$$$! He is very patient with students. Great business examples in class. Has great website with online lectures/problem solutions. Very straight talker. Very quick on e-mail response. Former TCC Prof of the year. Highly recommend the guy!

2.0
5.0
BUS216
Dec 11, 2013

He knows his stuff but he cannot TEACH. He spends too much time bragging about the people he knows and how important he is. He does not lecture in class, only goes over the assignment. He is not clear even when you ask him something one on one. I strongly urge anyone to find another teacher, you will learn nothing.

5.0
2.0
BUS280O01N
Dec 13, 2013

Website very organized and Prof Shaw's online lectures are on point to prep for test. Practices quizzes help. Never had a prof respond so fast to e-mails. Paperback book that is well done and easy to read.Found it to be great intro course to IB. Prof is very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend him.Found out he designed the course for TCC!

5.0
2.0
BUS216D01N
Dec 19, 2013

At first didn't think I could make it through this course but between meeting Mr Shaw at his office for help and asking questions in class, Mr Shaw clarified the course info and made it easier for me to understand this stuff. Suggest you take this guy to do well in this course. He makes the concepts easier to understand. Take his class!

5.0
3.0
BUS280
Dec 26, 2013

First checked out the guy at his tcc faculty website. He lives up to his reputation. He was easy to deal with. Website is easy to get around in. Online lectures, quizzes, videos, and tests. Amazed at how fast he responded to my email requests. Recommend you check out his tcc faculty website and take his course.

5.0
3.0
BUS216D01N
Dec 28, 2013

Stats not my bag but this guy made it very easy to understand. he explained how we will use this stuff in the future at a university and career. visited his office for help and easy to deal with and helped me a lot. he used real world examples to show how we would use this stuff and that is how I learned the material. highly recommend the course.

5.0
2.0
BUS216D01N
Dec 28, 2013

great course website + online lectures + practice tests + quick e-mail response from prof + prof great communicator and helpful + online tests + custom book to save $$$$ = recommend the course

2.0
3.0
ECO201
Jan 14, 2014

This class was HORRIBLE. The professor's online lectures were him reading from the textbook, no additional information was given. Took weeks to respond to an email in one case and NEVER responded in the case. I will never take another class from this professor

5.0
3.0
ECO201O06N
Jan 14, 2014

All I can say is my experience with Shaw was a great one. Answered all my emails very quickly. The online lectures were great. Helped me! I liked the weekly assignment reminders emailed to the class. Kept me on task especially with my work schedule. I recommend him.

5.0
2.0
ECO201O03N
May 4, 2014

Last week of class! Yea! Prof is easy to deal with and very quick on e-mail reply. Online practice quizzes, great online audio lectures and tests straight forward. He makes all topics much easier to understand. He's helping me get ready for CNU business program. Recommend taking his class. Check out his TCC faculty website.

5.0
1.0
ECO201O03N
May 8, 2014

Whoohoo! Just finished the course! Liked Shaw's course website. Easy to use. Online stuff like practice quizzes, PPT slides, audio lectures, etc. Tests were very straight forward. He even sent out weekly assignment reminders. Shaw was very, very quick to answer my questions in ways that I go it! Highly recommend taking this man's class.

5.0
1.0
BUSO03N
May 11, 2014

Work and worried about my first online course.Shaw was always calmly explaining topics to me and answered all my questions.Easy website to use with Discussion Board test prep material, online lectures, practice quizzes.Tests straight from the book.Paperback book easy to use.Shaw was great to deal with and prepped me for college transfer. Take him!

5.0
1.0
BUS216O03NSP
May 16, 2014

Glad it is over. Shaw was great to deal with. Very helpful and explained everything so I could get it. Website is very easy to use. Sent weekly assignment reminders that helped me with my schedule. Practice quizzes,discussion board, audio lectures all there. Test straight from problems in book. Very quick e-mail response. Strongly recommend him.

5.0
2.0
BUS216D01N
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2014

Not an easy course for me but Prof Shaw was always there to help me when I needed it. Class was very interactive and used real business scenarios to show how this stuff works in the workplace. Recommend Prof Shaw to prepare you for the university workload.

5.0
3.0
BUS216
Nov 17, 2014

prof sent put weekly assignment reminders that kept me on track and let me know what week of the semester we are in. he used non-stats terms to get across his topic and made it easier for me to get this stuff. oh yea, he showed us how this stuff will be used at upper level courses and in your career. take the guy!

5.0
3.0
BUS216
Nov 25, 2014

had him spring 2014. he was a straight shooter. crystal clear about concepts. quick e-mail response, and answered all my questions in a way that helped me. you have online practice chapter quizzes. somehow he made the stats concepts understandable and used great business world examples. oh yea, he sends out weekly assignment reminders. recommend!

5.0
3.0
BUS216
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2014

Just finished the course (fall 2014). Not a big stats fan but prof Shaw explained the topics easy enough for me to understand. Always answered my questions. Very quick with email response. Online audio lectures were very helpful. Good guy to deal with. Recommend taking his class!

5.0
3.0
BUS100
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2015

Easy A, he allows you to take the quizzes anytime up until the end of the semester. You have 5 test, 3 taken at home and 2 you have to take in school. Just make sure you study and don't wait until last minute to do you work, and you should get an A.

5.0
3.0
ECO201
Grade: A-
Apr 11, 2015

Had the prof last fall 2014. His online website was very organized and very helpful to get info. Online lectures! He was super fast in e-mail response, and made simple issues I had trouble with. Good practice quizzes, online tests, and extra credit project that was very helpful to my grade! Seriously recommend this prof if you're transferring!

5.0
3.0
ECO201
Apr 11, 2015

Completed course last semester and the prof was very cool to deal with. He made this stuff so easy to understand when the book was tough. Extra credit helped a lot. Practice quizzes, online lectures, online test wee doable. Very quick on the e-mail response. Seriously recommend this guy.

5.0
3.0
ECO201
May 8, 2015

Just finished completing his course. Professor was very helpful to clearly answer my questions and respond in a quick way. Going to transfer to ODU business school. He gave great advice about university work. Tests were straight forward. Easy practice quizzes. Online lectures helped me a lot. Seriously consider taking his class.

5.0
2.0
ECO201
May 20, 2015

Had Shaw ' s class online last fall. Very, very reasonable guy to deal with. I noticed he answered my Sunday emails. Great practice quizzes. Extra credit project help put me over the top. Tests are very straight forward. Listen to the lectures and read the material you should be in great shape. Oh yea, he is easy to talk to. Take the man's clas.

5.0
3.0
BUS216
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2015

Just finished the course this summer. He was very helpful when I needed it - which was a lot! He clearly communicates stuff so I could get it. I have a tough work schedule, so he explained learning ideas to help me do well in this class. Tests are straightforward. If you work and busy, like me, take his course.

3.0
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ECO201
Grade: B-
Nov 4, 2015

Okay, Shaw is very smart and knows his stuff. I personally had trouble with the material and feel its partly because his lectures are kind of dull. The tests to me were very difficult and I dreaded each one. He does not give HW though only weekly quizzes.

5.0
3.0
ECO201
Grade: A-
Nov 7, 2015

You do the work, you learn from this guy. Definitely, prepped me for ODU. Always available to answer my questions. Tests were straight forward, and online lectures helped me a lot. Noticed he does a lot of interviews on TV and in newspapers. Econ not my favorite subject but he made it so I could relate to my major. Recommend him.

4.0
3.0
ECO201
Grade: B+
Nov 10, 2015

Professor Saw is very knowledgeable and helpful. If you have an issue or question his quick to respond. There was no homework but a quiz each week. The test and quizzes are hard, so read and read. Also utilize his lectures those help a lot.

2.0
5.0
BUS216
Dec 14, 2015

This is the type of class only people who can teach themselves will be successful in. He is funny and class goes by fast but thats because he talks about current events instead of explaining how to do the problems. The rest of the class is going over the hw that no one did because they didn't know how. I would not take again.

5.0
3.0
BUS216
Grade: B+
Jan 11, 2016

Not my favorite course in the business program. Shaw made it tolerable. He explained things in a simple manner. He kept repeating how to relate chapter concepts to their formulas. Took awhile but made sense. Feel better about being prepared for ODU business school. Easy guy to deal with. recommend his class to prep for ODU.

5.0
3.0
ECO201
Grade: A-
Apr 9, 2016

Finishing spring 2016 semester with him. His lectures are interesting and clear. Answers all my questions so I get it. Helping me prep for ODU. Tests straight from the book. Practice chapter quizzes help and have test prep material on the Discussion board of course website. Highly recommend this prof.

5.0
1.0
ECO201
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2016

one cool dude to deal with. he always answered my emails and questions. quizzes you can retake and are easy to complete and tests straight from the book. online lectures helped me a lot. oh yea, there is an extra credit project. he has a way to explain things in a simple terms so you can get it. definitely recommend him.

4.0
3.0
BUS216
Grade: A+
Aug 9, 2016
Would take again

Took this guy's in class course last spring 2016. Had to take this class for my business degree, and Prof Shaw got me through it by explaining in simple English what we were learning. He was awesome. His tests are straight from the book and he does test prep sessions. He shows you how this stuff is used in real life. Highly recommend him.

1.0
4.0
EC0201
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

His lectures are boring. He goes through his slides very fast that you can't finish taking your notes. You have to teach yourself basically. The only good thing is his test and quizzes are online.

4.0
3.0
EC0201
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2016
Would take again

Hint download his PPT slides and print them 3 to a page with note lines. That way you can take notes as you see the same slide on the screen. Easy guy to talk to. Very quick to respond to emails. Tests straight from the book material. Great class test review session using Poll Everywhere software. You use the phone to participate. Great class!

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5.0
3.0
ECO201
Nov 9, 2016
Would take again

I took this class online and it was great we had a weekly quiz and the test are kind of hard but if you talk to him he is great and will work with you. I think he is an awesome teacher I would tell anyone to take him. I am taking him now for ECO202:)

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5.0
3.0
ECO201
Nov 9, 2016
Would take again

I took this class online and it was great we had a weekly quiz and the test are kind of hard but if you talk to him he is great and will work with you. I think he is an awesome teacher I would tell anyone to take him.

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5.0
3.0
BUS216D01N
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

Finishing up with his class this fall. Very easy guy to deal with and I need a lot help with math stuff. Test reviews are great and tests are straight forward from the book. He really simplifies all the concepts. Highly recommend him!

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2.0
BUS280O01N
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Test are straight from the lecture and book. If you highlight in the book as you listen to the lecture and base your studying around that you will be just fine. The short essay questions are from the discussion board question. He tells you from the start were to look for essay questions so you can prepare beforehand. Answers email with hours.

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4.0
3.0
ECO201
Grade: A-
Jan 1, 2017
Would take again

He demands you perform but he is very willing to help you if you ask. So, don't be afraid to ask for his help. Feel better prepared for ODU. Highly recommend him. He knows us subject.

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5.0
1.0
BUS280
Grade: C
May 9, 2017
Would take again

I cannot even begin to say how thankful I am I took his class. I learned so much and he was so flexible with me and my situation. Professors are people, too! Communicate with them and you won't be disappointed. The grade I received is in no way a reflection of his class - easy A if completed work is on time & material is read!

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5.0
1.0
BUS280
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2017
Would take again

The best professors I have ever had. I would gladly enroll again to his online class.

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4.0
3.0
BUS216D01N
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2017
Would take again

He will challenge you but I must admit it is preparing me for ODU business school. Smart guy and website is very easy to use. He is quick to answer my e-mail and my questions. He helped me see how I had to learn this stuff at a higher level to help me at ODU. Smart move is to be prepared for his class. If transferring, take him!.

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BUS216D01N
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2017
Would take again

just finished professor shaw's class. he pushes you to get you ready for the university classes. a good idea is to be prepared for his class, and deal with it. didn't like the work load but feel better about my chances at odu than before. he is a bit gruff at times but will be very generous with his time with you if you do the work. take him.

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5.0
EC0201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

WAY TOO MUCH INFORMATION! I've always believed that more information is always better. Until I took this class. Prof. Shaw literally emails you every. single. day. Sometimes multiple times. His emails have so many details, it is literally overwhelming. Sadly, I had to drop his class.

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5.0
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ECO201
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2018
Would take again

great prof! man, it is good to deal with a straight shooter when asking for help. website easy to use and shaw responds super fast to e-mails. he explains everything in simple terms. Easy practice quizzes and video assignments. test straight from his class book. easy extra credit work that really helped me. go for it. take him.

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3.0
ECO201
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

This professor opened my eyes to the business world and what role the economy plays. 20% of your grade is tied to easy video assignments and practice quizzes. Extra credit a huge bonus in this course. Tests come directly from the book. Test review very helpful. Recommend you take this professor if you are transferring to another university.

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3.0
BUS216
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2018
Would take again

this guy was righteous! when i was in a jam learning this stuff he always responded to my questions. easy practice quizzes and minitab projects that count for 20% of your grade. and yea, he has big make up test at the end of the semester to help with you test average. recommend you gotta go with this prof!

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5.0
3.0
ECO201O03N
Grade: A+
May 4, 2018
Would take again

he is the real deal. honest and plain talking and very helpful. website is easy to use. cool video assignments and fun practice quizzes. test are straight up from the book. audio lectures are spot on to the book stuff. extra credit really nice. just listen to what he tells you to do and you should do very well. two thumbs!

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4.0
4.0
EC0201
Grade: A
May 11, 2018
Would take again

He's very detail oriented, so be prepared to really dive into the material. Read the text and show up for the lectures or you won't pass.

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3.0
4.0
BUS280
Grade: A
May 23, 2018
Would take again

If you think you're going to take his online class and google all the answers, you're wrong. He makes you work for your grade. All test are through the lock down browser and 2 out of 5 of the test are at the testing center. If you read the book and do the learnsmart questions, you should be okay. He sends A LOT of the same emails too.

5.0
3.0
BUS280O01N
Grade: A+
May 23, 2018
Would take again

took this guy last spring. awesome course . his online lectures are in sync with the chapter readings. liked getting 20% of my grade from practice quizzes and online video assignment. agree with other postings, he is quick with email responses. extra credit on each test. does send a lot of emails but they're helpful. he's easy to deal with.

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3.0
2.0
BUS216
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2018
Would take again

Took this course online. Easy class, but everything I learned was from the book. His audio lectures are pointless and I stopped listening to them early on. Only a few recommended practice problems per chapter. I'd suggest you do all the problems on your own. Test, quizzes and projects are easy if you actually study.

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5.0
3.0
BUS216
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2018
Would take again

Just finished the Bus 216 summer class. Shaw always respond to my requests super fast. He explained topics in simple terms. Walk me through my problems when I needed help. 4 simple Minitab projects and quizzes you could take as often as you wanted worth 20% of your grade. Gave optional test that could replace lowest test score. Awesome guy.

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5.0
3.0
BUS280
Grade: A-
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Almost through with the class. My job has me traveling and he works with me to make sure i got things done. He was very quick with emails and answered my questions. Book is great and video assignments are easy to understand. Website very organize and easy to use. Planning to be IB major at ODU and this course definitely will help me. Take him.

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1.0
4.0
BUS216
Grade: B+
Nov 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

TOOK THIS CLASS ONLINE and I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. It is called online for a reason. However, we are required to go to the TCC campus to take the last two tests. I took online classes for a reason because I have a child and can't physically go to school. Also, the tests are used on lockdown browser. His study guide is useless.. sorry its a no for me

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5.0
3.0
BUS216O02N
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2018
Would take again

i had four tests plus extra credit test, took practice quizzes that help my grade and simple minitab projects that help my grade. have to take last two test at tcc testing center or another college testing center - no big deal. the man really quick with email questions. he was very helpful to me. gotta say you should check this guy out.

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5.0
3.0
BUS280O01N
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

took my last week and got my score. great class online. prof was always there when i needed him. easy quizzes and video assignments. tests are straight up . website is easy to use . prof answered my emails at night and on weekends - amazing! he returned my calls very quickly. going to odu business school. this course will help me alot.

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5.0
3.0
EC0201
Grade: A-
Mar 23, 2019
Would take again

guy makes econ easy to understand. great online lectures that allow you to get it. video assignments are pretty cool to complete. take online chapter quizzes as often as you want. tests are all online and taken from anywhere. extra credit project worth a ton of points. really good prof to deal with. never had a prof that responded so quickly.

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5.0
3.0
BUS216
Grade: A+
Mar 24, 2019
Would take again

all tests are online and taken from home/anywhere. very organized website and easy to use. tests straight forward and prof gives heads up about what topics on the test. prof very easy to deal with and helpful. audio lectures very easy to understand and follow book. chapter quizzes can be re-taken. great minitab projects to complete. take'em.

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5.0
3.0
EC0201
Grade: A-
Apr 21, 2019
Would take again

this guy is really great to deal with when you need someone to explain stuff. chapter quizzes can be taken as often as you wish, video assignment is fun. you will see the tests are straight forward coming from the book, tests taken from home prof is very quick to respond. just got word - deans are viewing these sites. dosn't bother me.

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5.0
3.0
ECO201O03N
Grade: A
May 9, 2019
Would take again

Heading back to ODU. This guy taught me more about econ that I thought possible. very fast to respond to your emails. Take tests online from anywhere. take quizzes as many times as you want. On demand lectures & extra credit. two cool video assignments. he just has a way to explain things in a simple way. great communicator. easy to talk to

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5.0
3.0
ECO201O03N
Grade: A-
May 17, 2019
Would take again

He was really inspirational. He laid it out there for me to easily get this stuff. Tests and chapter quizzes are online and taken from anywhere. Video assignments very cool. Extra credit really helped me alot. He is genuine and caring that you get this stuff to prep for transfer. Email response is fast. Definitely recommend this dude.

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5.0
3.0
ECOD01N
Grade: A-
Jul 21, 2019
Would take again

This fall I am heading to ODU business school. I am an older student that needed a little help getting back into the swing of school. This guy was the real deal in helping me. All tests online with extra credit project. He answered all my questions quickly and very easy to deal with. I did very well in this course. Highly recommend!

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5.0
3.0
EC0201
Grade: A-
Aug 4, 2019
Would take again

Dropped out for a few years and now back at TCC. This guy made it all happen for me in the class. Great in class and online lectures, practice quizzes, easy video assignments, extra credit work that helped a lot, and test are straight forward. His email responses are fast. Answered all my question so I could understand them. Ya gotta take this prof

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5.0
3.0
BUS216
Grade: A+
Oct 12, 2019
Would take again

took the guy last summer online. very easy guy to deal with and super fast to respond to my questions. tests directly from the book and he gives you info to focus on for each test. extra credit project really helped me. his online lectures help me get through each chapter. minitab assignments were very doable. learned a lot from him. go for it!

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5.0
3.0
ECO201
Grade: A-
Nov 18, 2019
Would take again

i'm finishing up his class this fall. heading to odu. class lectures really help me understand this stuff. great test review sessions. cool online video assignments. he really wants you to get this stuff. tests are straight forward. and i have never had a prof respond to my emails so quickly. i say go with prof shaw. not regret it.

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5.0
3.0
ECO201O03N
Grade: A+
Apr 11, 2020
Would take again

he is a great prof to deal with. very caring. extremely fast on the email response and gives clear responses. heading to ODU and glad I had this guy.

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5.0
3.0
BUS280
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2020
Would take again

this prof saved me. always responded to me very quickly. cool video assignments. tests very straight forwarded and fair. booking to odu in the fall and this prof is helping prep for odu.

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5.0
3.0
BUS216
Grade: A-
May 4, 2020
Would take again

man, this guy is the real deal. could not believe how easy he explained things to me. super fast in responding to me. he put down it on my level and showed me how it works in the real world. cool dude. help me prep for nsu next fall. extra credit on each test. he gave me advice as how to use this stuff at nsu.

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5.0
3.0
ECO201DO01NSP
Grade: A
Jun 30, 2020
Would take again

he does tv interviews regarding our regional economy. very cool. very responsive to me outside of class. tests are straight up from chapters. video assignments are fun. extra credit on tests. also extra credit project that helped me. always helpful to me. zoom sessions really good. I just had a great experience with him. heading to CNU in the fall

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5.0
3.0
ECO201DO01NSP
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2020
Would take again

took him last spring when we converted course from the classroom to online due to covid-19. made every effort to deliver the lecture as if in the classroom. always answered my questions. conducted test reviews. explains things so i could get it. tests from the book, chapter quizzes easy and cool video assignments. man, glad i took him.

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5.0
3.0
BUS280
Grade: B
Jul 21, 2020
Would take again

thumbs up on this guy. he is sooo easy to talk to and ask questions. his quizzes and tests straight from the book. the video stuff was fun to do and interact with a classmate. book is very easy to follow. he was very fast to answer my emails and laid things out for me to understand. good guy!

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ECO201DO01NSP
Grade: A-
Jul 27, 2020
Would take again

one of the coolest profs i have ever had. he was always there when i needed him. showed me how to get this stuff. cool videos. chapter quizzes help me prep for tests. tests were straight up from the book material. extra credit on tests and extra credit project. heading t nsu this fall and he made me aware of what to expect at nsu.

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2.0
3.0
ECO201
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor must have paid for the previous reviews. He is non-responsive despite his claims of emailing back quickly, lectures are him reading the textbook with no additional information, and he provides no feedback. Class is fine, and you will pass as long as you read, but be prepared to teach yourself. 80% of grade is based on test scores.

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5.0
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EC0201
Grade: A+
Aug 9, 2020
Would take again

Finished this prof over the summer. he was very easy to deal with. gave you complete assignment schedule first day of class. Quizzes and tests straight from the book. Extra credit on each test and class project. always responded to my emails. YOu follow his assignment schedule you should do well. great communicator when I spoke with him.

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3.0
ECON201
Sep 9, 2020
Would take again

hey, this guy's class is righteous. weighted grades are 10% video assignments, 30% quiz assignments, and 60% test assignments. extra credit project too! taking his synchronous live class. so far, so good. cool video chapter mini-lectures i can watch anytime. live lecture sessions are really clear and he is very nice to deal with. take'em.

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ECO201
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2020
Would take again

just finished the prof's 10 week course. intense but he was always there for help. website super organized. has these cool mini-lecture videos. tests only count for 60% of the grade. surprised how fast he responds to emails. he was really good to talk to. help me prep for odu since i am heading there in january. whatever it is worth - take him.

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3.0
BUS280
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2020
Would take again

this guy is the real deal. helped me when i needed it and super nice. has cool chapter mini lecture videos that makes it easy to follow the chapter stuff. tests only count for 60% of the grade. chapter quizzes/video assignments easy to knock out (40% grade). course website is easy to use. he is fast to respond to student emails. recommend him.

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BUS216
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 23, 2021
Would take again

I have taken professor Shaws classes BUS100 and BUS 216. Beyond easy to get an A both times. It is mandatory to purchase a connect code through McGrawHill which sucks but every quiz, test and homework are basically open book. He is unbelievably rude through his emails but you get past that knowing its a for sure pass.

4.0
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BUS280
Feb 26, 2021
Would take again

I have taken 3 of his classes and passed all with an A+. The way his online assignments are set up it is not necessary to actually learn the material but is helpful in the long run to. Easy A.

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BUS280
Grade: A
Sep 6, 2021
Would take again

I'm an older student, and found his class website was well organized. Assignments are clearly stated. He was quick to respond to my emails. Answered all my questions in a friendly manner. Cool chapter mini-lecture videos., and tests are straight from the book. Take quizzes as often as you want to, video assignments easy to complete. Recommend.

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5.0
3.0
ECO201
Grade: A-
Nov 20, 2021
Would take again

wrapping up 10 week course. it was intense but prof always there when i need him. great communicator to get me to understand this stuff. the chapter mini-lectures videos were a great help. assignments are basically straightforward. prof made material stuff applicable to real world stuff. definitely recommend this prof.

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BUS216
Grade: F
May 1, 2022

He doesn't respond to emails and when he does he's rude. I've never failed a course before, but that's easy with a bad professor. His lectures are just him reading the book and the exams are ridiculous. You can only have tables from the back of the book(it's not an openbook test), calculator, and formulas. Good luck if you only have a digital book.

5.0
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BUS216
Grade: A+
May 12, 2022
Would take again

The most easy-A class I've ever taken. I actually wound up with a 102% in the class because of the extra credit he gives on exams. One quiz for each chapter, four projects total (with step-by-step instructions), 4 exams, and an optional final. Respondus is used but without a webcam. Everything but the projects is due at the end of the semester.

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