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“The Good:creates very good conversations to get you thinking The Bad:Terrible at keeping a class engaged, doesnt do a good job of explaining lectures The Ugly:unless if you download his lectures you wont learn anything, test reviews are terrible, homework isnt graded, super cringey”
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The subject is boring but he makes it fun. Funny prof, but why does he wear the same clothes everyday?
ZZZZZ Bring the pillow ZZZZZZ but nice teacher
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Who the hell give this guy a good grade. The only reason why I escape with a B in his calss is because I had his last exams and had a peak at the finals 1 hr before. This guy is boring,boring.
I never payed any attention in class. I just copied the notes and never opened the book. I was still able to manange a great grade. Drink a lot of coffee. Acutally, drink tons of coffee to stay awake. You will fall asleep.
Lots and lots of writing, remember to copy them down before all the stuff he wrote on the board is on the exam. You dont really need the textbook, just all the note during lecture. Remember to come early and copy all the note. Overall Excellence Prof.
he's a nice teacher....and he's so animated when he talks......i laugh on the inside. but the only thing i dont like is that he holds the class alllllll the way to the very last second...and i end up being later for work on the 2 days i have that class. but overall he's a good teacher. i just hope i pass!!!!
very good professor
he is one of the best proffessor ,you dont need to read the book ,he will gave you all the notes,i hope he is a good grader too.
Nice guy- but REALLY boring- not the material- but he puts me to sleep!
When taking an exam be ready to write short essays not answers!
Give him a break, it's economics! NOT an interesting course. He does the best anyone can hope for. Constantly making jokes to try to keep you interested. Ask and answer questions in class and you should be alright. Copy all the notes, Inever bought a textbook but passed with a B+. Very helpful, you have a question, he'll answer it a every time.
I HATED THIS CLASS!
he is good. he tries his best in keeping it interesting. open to answer any questions. You can even call him at his house if u really have trouble doing ur HW
THIS PROFESSOR CAN BE QUITE CORNY WITH HIS JOKES BUT YOU END UP LAUGHING AT IT B/C WHEN NO ONE LAUGHS, HE REALIZED THAT HIS JOKES WERE OFF. I'VE NEVER FALLEN ASLEEP IN HIS CLASS EVER B/C HE HAS THIS QUIRKY VOICE THAT MAKES U WANT TO LISTEN. SO FAR, IM HALF WAY THROUGH THE SEMESTER AND HIS CLASS HAS BEEN NICE. THE DOWNSIDE TO THIS CLASS IS THAT THER
I hate the class. Very hard on grading, long test... boring class, unclear explaination!! I mean in review. He gives out a lot of notes, but you have to remember a lot!!! I hate to remember. Well, I just dont like the class. Stupid joke!!
he works wiht the subject as best as he can, i only regret not asking for more help, im sure he would of ....
.....stupid pro....better not take it..stay home,if u hav him...
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He's very into what he teaches. Tests are overall long but fair. Just listen carefully rather than take notes on everything he writes (writes quite a lot).
This Professor is awesome. Actually look forward to going to his class. Funny, Knows his material, takes time to explain and overall amiable.
Great professor. Not hard at all. Always willing to help his students.
Love the class and the professor.
Took this class in the summer. Wrote ALOT of notes! 3 take home HW and 1 Midterm & Final. Professor is EXTREMELY helpful and funny! He will tell you what will be on the midterm/final and most of the HW examples will be there too. His multiple choice ques. are tricky, so READ carefully! Got an A in his class!
HE IS VERY FUUNY. WRITE LOTS OF NOTES. HIS TESTS ARE VERY VERY VERY EASY. NEVER USE TEXTBOKKS AND VERY RARELY GIVE HW. VERY VERY NICE PROFFESOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's very passionate about teaching thats for sure. His tests are very challenging. Usually involve lots of writing, explanations and applications of what he taught in class. He gives lots and lots of notes but thats a good thing since it will save you the trouble of buying and reading the textbook. His tests only cover class notes.
hard class although he is very funny keeps you awake but tests are extremely hard. he gives review sheets and goes over it but the tests are very tricky. attendence required. gives few h.w. to prepare for exams. exams make up 95 percent of the grade.good luck
OK prof.Alot of writing. *Secret to his notes are that he posts them on electronic blackboard so you can just print it out and use that.you will have the same thing hes using as notes.class is very boring. He only gives 2 test so make sure you pass them, attendance somewhat counts. Puntuality is a joke. takes attendance at end of class. Do the HW.
he looks like net flanders from the simpsons,his tests are short essays,and they're HARD,but he makes corny jokes in class to keep your attention
hes a amazing professor will go out of his way to help you. his tests are kind of hard but if you fail both tests and you pass the final with an A your grade is an A. hes so sweet makes you laugh in class and is a cool guy. do his homeworks and your good oh and sign the attendance sheet. DONT BUY THE TEXT BOOK USELESS. everything is on blackboard
This guy is very helpful; he will explain untill everyone understands, but the macroecon. is very hard itself. His tests are tricky so don't memorize the terms-useless; need to really think with his questions, but he is very funny and nice.
One of the best Prof at City tech. Took him in the summer and enjoyed his class so much I didn't even want to leave for a bathroom break. He's so funny it's almost impossible not to laugh. 3 HWs and 1 Mid-term and Final. I would advise taking him in the summer. It's not that bad. 2 and a half hours 4 days a week. You'll love his class.
Amazing!!!
He is so darn attractive and very funny
He's a great economics Professor. His knowledge of the topic is profound. I would advise you really study for this one. He gives 3 homeworks in all, which equate for 20%, a midterm which is 40% as well as his final which is 40%, make sure you do the homework as they're the closest thing you have to a review sheet for both exams.
STUDY STUDY STUDY! I highly recommend him..NOT AN EASY A...lazy people beware!! Memorization is all but a small part, you should actually know concepts...do all homeworks as they are 20% of your grade He is sooo funny!!
Over all he is good.he speakes to fast.copy the notes and keep them in ur brain.you will get A
Very good professor! Makes class interesting with his jokes, get ready to write alot of notes and if u don't I'd suggest to print them put from blackboard he uses the same outline
very hard exams ! multiple choice are the hardest it can possibly be! studying does help but does not guarantee a passing grade on the exams! do the hw as they will help you a little with the exams
Pof. Hannum is one of the best professors in CityTech.. an thats hands down.. i just took him this semester for Macroeconomics spring 2011. just review his hw before exams and you'll be fine!! anything u see in the hw it will be in the exam. he helps anyone anytime during office hrs or after class lecture.all i can say is TAKE HIM!!!
1st day of school and I see that the previous GOOD comments are true. It's more than fair. &&& YES he looks like Ned Flanders. He is friendly too! You got only yourself to blame if you don't get an A.
His tests are so hard and he takes off a lot of points , especially the multiple choice part is very hard ,basically write all the notes and go over every single line cause he will make the test supper hard
Obviously you have to study for the exams and reread the notes to get at least a B. he gives 4 hwks and 2 tests and the final
The funniest professor ever!!, very helpful..with that being said I took him in the summer and had to study my tail off..lectures are straight forward yet test are hard as heck...you have to really study notes and think outside the box if you want an A. Take class but don't expect and easy grade.
I took his Macroeconomics class in 2010, I bet he is the funniest professor in CityTech. Whoever takes his class will be happy or become happier. However, he teaches a lot and the exam is not easy. you have to give a seriously attitude on this class. If you want to learn a lot, challenge yourself, take this class. Otherwise, don't try.
Best professor ever. He makes economics interesting and he is available whenever you need help. Although you do have to study hard for his test because you have to know all the terminology. He has a great sense of humor.
Okay,Yes he's funny&interesting but he grades HARD.Macroeconomics is HARD because there is so much to learn,memorize &incorporate together.I studied & I got a D.His class ruined my GPA some more,I doubt anyone got an A. His class is interesting but it definitely should not be taking during the summer/by people with low GPA's!Bewared cause I wasn't!
This Prof. is one of the best at City Tech but there is one thing. If you don't like to study long notes than this isn't good for you. But why should you take economics if you don't like to study? I got a B and i was happy with they way he taught and the grading system.
He's the funniest prof I've ever had! He is helpful when you ask him questions. His tests are hard, and its totally different from the homework & exam prep that he gives. However you should study the material well if you want a good grade!
This professor knows what hes doing, he made this boring class so much more fun. He made sure that if you have questions he will make sure they are answered. The only professor in City Tech that gives you his house number. Dedication to the max!! Take him if you want to learn. PS.. STUDY STUDY STUDY!
Very funny teach I liked him a lot I saw the comments posted about him before I took his class I decided to try to get an A since people said he is hard. Well he is very hard but if u work hard study and do all your work you can get an A I got an A in his class just pay attention and study. Hes a n awesome teacher though.
Not recommended at all!!! He thinks he's funny but he's not, and he's test are really hard!
Best professor ever. He has a great sense of humor. He makes economics interesting and he is available whenever you need help. Although you do have to study hard for test and he only give 3 exam and review. Study the quiz he has on blackboard and other question from book he posted on backboard they will help you.
Funny professor!! Makes economics really fun and interesting. He only gives 3 exams and all the study notes are cuny blackboard.
Class is challenging, must pay attention in order to pass quizzes. He explains everything and is very helpful. Although, he makes smart comments a lot and tries to have a sense of humor and sometimes it's not funny.
Professor Hannum is one of the professors who makes you feel welcome into the class. you can ask him any question at any time without hesitation and he will be more than happy to assist you.
There is no good and evil. There is only Hannum, and those too weak to seek it. Invest yourself in this course and be traumatized by knowledge. From breaking down the complex science of the regenerative properties of babies limbs to explaining strategies for winning the lottery involving strategically getting hit by lightning, Hannum does it all.
Although he splits a whole semester in to three tests, he gives a review sheet for every test and is willing to help in any of his free time. He is very detail orientated and grades tough. It won't be an easy A!! He is a very good professor and a good person overall.
He's a great teacher. I learned a lot from him and he has his own variety of ways of teaching things. He's very sarcastic and likes to make jokes to keep students entertain during the lecture. His notes are clear and great for reviewing for a test. His tests are not hard if you do the hw and pay attention in class. I was glad i took his class !
He is a very knowledgeable professor, he will explain thoroughly if you do not understand the issues or terms. He provides all his notes and homework reviews online, so i recommend you print it out before going to class. He torments his student with his tough exams that consist of short written answer to explain your reasons andformula questions.
I really enjoyed having him as a professor, I took him for Macroeconomics. Honestly, the material itself was very challenging but he keeps you involved with a really lively personality and is always willing to explain anything again. He also adds all of his lectures to Blackboard, so you can use them to study. 2 tests and a final. 3 homeworks.
He is ridiculous. There are only 2 tests, the midterm and the final. if you don't do well you won't pass. the lectures are way too long, and he is not funny. he tries to be slick at the mouth and pass it off as a joke. he does not give a break. this class is a mental drain. way too much information, and he doesn't explain the work properly
Teacher rocks. Makes economics not only an understandable ordeal, he makes it fun. He also is full of optimism + possesses an otherworldly ability to transfer knowledge completely to someone else. You just have to do your part too. Tells you exactly what you need to know. As he goes over crucial material he expresses its importance. Take him.
Great teacher. Long lectures but very understandable. People try to overuse his kindness. But i got an A- easily. Just pay attention come to class . Take notes and study. Not a lot of homework at all ! No textbook.
This professor is funny but his test are hard
hes a good teacher but you have to go over the material because its a lot for a once a week class, there are only two test, midterm and finally, if you don't pass the midterm and pass the final he will take your final grade and use it as ur overall. no breaks, but he keeps you entertained and connects a lot of the material to real life situations.
This professor is great, he explains everything throughly and if you need extra help he will provide his time. Economics is so hard for me personally and confusing because I suck at it. nonetheless he's a great professor. Eco is just the worse class I ever had to take.
Great professor who likes to joke around during class. It's a good contrast because his class involves A LOT of note taking, but he clearly explains the material, multiple times if needed. Only gave 4 HW assignments and 3 exams for the semester. Exams are HARD, you need to study and pay attention to pass, but the HWs assigned is basically a review.
He is a good person but he is not a good professor. There is worse but he is just confused. Only 3 tests which are super super hard. and a group project. His tests are so hard and if you do bad you will not get a good grade in his class. I learned more from youtube than I did in his class. If you take his class be prepared to work your ass off.
this professor truly love what he teaches, he know how to break down the topics an give real world examples. HOWEVER his tests are out of this world hard! you will need to photographically memorize every thing in the note that he gives you. his test questions are extremely vague, which leave you guessing what it is u need to answer. B- final grade
Amazing lectures from an amazing professor. Nothing but praise. He uses real world examples, makes the class more interesting. Takes the time to fully answer any questions you may have. The tests are exactly what you learn in class. Just pay attention, not much work. Very nice and understandable person.
The type of profesor who keeps the students' attention and shows enthusiasm for his work, teaches a lot and is funny. Not the monotonous read-from-the-powerpoint type
He reallycares about the future of his students. He literally said so about two weeks into the semester and it shows. Tells jokes and cares that you learn the material (real life examples that make more sense than the book). 3 tests; not hard if you study the notes that are all uploaded on blackboard on the 1st day, test almost identical to review.
I truly loved this professor. He was always making jokes in class, he made sure all his notes were on blackboard and he always met with me to go over everything before his 3 exams (yes there are only three so you MUST pass all.) His exams are hard, but his review is pretty much his exact exam. Please go to him if you need help, thats how I passed
A really nice and understanding professor. He gives plenty of time for assignments with a clear criteria. Her exams are very easy. He also gives great advice. He is very knowledgeable and a skilled teacher. He keeps class entertaining and informative at the same time. He is very caring. He is one of the best professors I have ever had.
He's actually a pretty good professor. His jokes are EXTREMELY cringe-worthy, but funny nonetheless. When grading homework, he makes sure to fill up your paper with lots of little notes of improvement. Also, he's the only professor I know of that actually gives his personal number, which is cool, but I THINK that's illegal?
Videos he post on Blackboard help more than his actual lecture. His jokes are super corny and when you leave the room he puts you on the spot for that
Honestly I don't even know what to say. The only way of passing is passing the exams and he makes everything to complicated and hard and he acts like he has issues. The final is 40% of your grade and each test 20% and there is only 2 test. From the class of 36 people that I am in, only 2 are passing and I think that says enough...
Although he is a funny professor, his exams are ridiculously hard. Studying the review sheets will not guarantee you to pass his exams because he puts stuff from his notes into his exams. So pretty much memorize everything he writes down and go over the review sheets if you want a good grade.
lets break this review down in 3ways, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. The Good:creates very good conversations to get you thinking The Bad:Terrible at keeping a class engaged, doesnt do a good job of explaining lectures The Ugly:unless if you download his lectures you wont learn anything, test reviews are terrible, homework isnt graded, super cringey
Took him for Macroeconomics 1101 during as a winter class. I received an A, pretty much study lecture notes thoroughly and do the homework, because these are pretty much the exams. Also he gives hints about what will be an exam question.
He gives the best lectures mixing it into real world terms, makes it easy to understand I learned alot just from his lectures but exams are tough If your not a economics major you will have some trouble, you gotta read all the notes he gives take him during winter or summer take him if your doing 12> credits Hes really funny but cringy sometimes
LITERALLY, the worst professor I have ever had. So freaking sarcastic! Makes a joke about literally everything imaginable. when it comes to his lecture, he talks more than he lectures. When it comes to exams he stares you down like a hawk and he comes to you and checks your paper even if you haven't asked. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS; YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
He gets off topic a lot, hard to understand when he makes jokes mid-sentence of him explaining the lesson. He gives a lot of information that will be on the test, but so many notes that make you lose track on what to really study on, one definition is like a paragraph. Tests are 90% written so you have to study. He expects SPECIFIC answers on tests
Professor if you're reading this, please enough with the jokes. some of them are so cringe-worthy. besides, he's nice and caring. He wants specific answers to his exam so your only way out is to memorize everything. smh
He's a very fair professor and knows what he's doing. However, his tests are rather on the difficult side. He wants very specific answers and that's the hardest part, especially since they're 80% short answer. Jokes aren't as bad as people make it seem, but definitely fair and on the difficult side.
Prof Hannum really brings the material to a relatable level. This is the 2nd time I took Macro & I could not believe how easy it was to grasp the material this time around. He throws in a lot of jokes but makes sure that his lectures are easy to digest. He even gives study guides to prepare for tests. TAKE HIS CLASS!
Enjoyed his summer class
He's a very funny and kind professor. He has his own way of keeping the class engaged by encouraging participation. He gives homework assignments and allows multiple attempts for it so you are sure to get a good grade if you study. His exams are specific so take what you learned and be specific as possible when answering the questions. Have fun!!!!
He is really nice and funny guy. His class didn't make me bored. The class is really interesting because his voice is really sweet. I have a crush on his voice. Also his teaching materials are also good. I take his winter class so it's kind of hard but ok for me. Exams are little bit tricky so make sure you have pay attention on his class.
Hes very kind and understanding. Just dont miss any homework, tests, or quizzes and youll do great in his class.
A great professor and hilarious too!
A GREAT PROFESSOR. He truly cares about everyone and wants everyone to learn. The exams are hard, but you have so many opportunities to go to him for extra help if needed. Very funny and engaging, just pay attention and study and you will do good. Not an easy class but he really helps a lot.
he writes lots of notes on the board
Great guy.
Prof. Hannum was super kind and funny. His lectures can get a little boring and a lot of information is thrown at you all at once. However, he did his best to make his lectures fun. It was hard to understand everything the first time but, he posted external resources if you needed help studying which was helpful. Prepare to study on your own!
The professor writes lots of notes on the board, which helps reinforce the material. Using Unstuckstudy and the required textbook makes this class manageable despite its difficulty.
He's not a helpful professor, he doesn't use slides! He is very old school just paper and chalk board which can be confusing because he writes so much. He mention the average on the test was a 59 and then blame it on us for not studying and trying. When majority of the class or whole class fails its because of the teacher and their teaching!!!!
Proffesor Randall Hannum is the best professor in city tech!!! Hes lectures are amazing i hade a amazing time, he really cares about his students. Dont listen to this bad comments its all students fault he offers help on every assignment, before a test we always review and its almost same as the test. Very nice man and is always there to help!!
VERY old school, no slides! He reads off his paper, chalk board that gets overloaded with words that will make you confused. Enough people complained about him that he sent out email to all of us about his teaching. Midterm he said average was 59… then blames it on us… if a class fails a test it's not on us it's on the teachers style of teaching.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
69%
Textbook Required
64%
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