4.6

Rob Gonzalez

Business - American River College

4.6
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
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Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.6
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

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What Students Say

There's a lot of reading but it's pretty straight forward

BUS340 - 4.0 rating

He's a great teacher overall

BUS340 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

93%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

89% confidence
Based on 13 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
B (4)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(5)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 15 reported grades
A: 6
B: 4
A+: 1
Rather_Not_Say: 1
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (4)
Gives good feedback (3)
Respected (2)
Caring (1)
Inspirational (1)
Hilarious (1)
Get ready to read (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
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Reviews (86)
5.0
2.0
BUS18A
Mar 26, 2003

Excellent teacher. Practicing part time attourney. Very funny. Huge Oakland Raiders fan. Plays video games. Very thorough teaching style. Outlines lecture on the board for easy note taking. Definately my favorite class this semester

5.0
3.0
BUS18A
Apr 25, 2003

wonderful teacher. very knowledgeable. very helpful and funny. knows how to keep students' interest in class. Whoever needs to take Bus18A, take his class! you will enjoy his class whether you like Business Law or not.

5.0
4.0
BUSLAW
Jul 9, 2003

Great teacher, and I enjoyed going to all his classes. I learn a lot from him that I know I can apply in real life situations.

5.0
2.0
BUS3106
Feb 23, 2004

Very cool. Lectures are easy to understand and interesting and fun. Just study the notes he gives in class lectures and you'll be fine for the test. I never cracked the book and got a B+. Highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
BLAW
Mar 24, 2004

Quality Professor, Lectures are very well organized and easily comprehendable. Rob is also very easy on the eyes and likes the Raiders. So for brownie points I suggest wearing Raiders gear the first day of class!

5.0
4.0
BUSLAW
May 8, 2004

Robert is one of the reasons students attend this school - he is beyond HOT. Intelligent, funny, very knowledgible. Also has MBA. Would make a good attorney to retain.

5.0
4.0
BUSLAW
May 8, 2004

Great teacher. One of the best at ARC.

5.0
4.0
BUSINESS
May 10, 2004

Robert is highly organized. Win brownie points by being a huge Raiders fan. Likes his younger students, and wants to know what they're thinking. Excellent lecturer - learn to abbreviate. Handsome.

5.0
2.0
BUSLAW
May 20, 2004

Rob is very easy going and makes bussiness law interesting.Rob writes well-organized notes(though when he draws a picture, it's a guessing game) and you will get good grades if you study and attend his class.

5.0
3.0
BUSLAW
Jul 17, 2004

Great prof.

5.0
1.0
BUS340345
Aug 16, 2004

He is a very smart, funny and easygoing professor. Gives practical advises, helps to apply everything you learn. Doesn’t have comprehensive finals.

5.0
2.0
BUSLAW
Apr 6, 2005

Robert is only prof I can recall, and I being out of ARC for over 5 years. I think he was the best prof I have had in college. He even offers his law service to students for free. And he is a very good teacher. I could highly recommend him if you want learn about law and business.

5.0
3.0
BUSLAW340
May 2, 2005

HE IS ONE OF THOSE INSTRUCTORS THAT MAKE GETTING UP TO GO TO SCHOOL ENJOYABLE. I LEARNED A LOT FROM HIM AND HE ALWAYS MADE CLASS INTERESTING. IS IT WATER OR OTHER CLEAR DRINK? J/K YOU WILL ENJOY HIM

5.0
1.0
BUSINESSLAW
May 2, 2005

This is one hot teacher. Very thorough. He is the only teacher I remembered by name. I could learn anything from him.

5.0
1.0
BUS300
May 13, 2005

this guy is hella cool. take him.

5.0
2.0
BUS300BUS345
May 23, 2005

best teacher at AR. I would recommend him for any class he teaches.

5.0
2.0
BUS345
May 30, 2005

Rob is the coolest dude at AR. He makes the classes enjoyable and they go by quickly. i would recommend him any day.

5.0
3.0
BUSINESSLAW
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2005

I really enjoyed all of Rob's classes. He's funny, but can't draw worth beans. (He needs an art class)!!! He sure knows his stuff. I recommend him highly.

5.0
1.0
BUSLAW
Jul 29, 2005

I took the online class and it was the easiest class I ever took. The only required work was two really easy tests. I checked out the book from the library and looked up the answers as I was taking the test. I only spent about 4 hours on the entire class and I got an A. Way too easy, business law is supposed to be a hard class.

5.0
1.0
BUSINESSLAW
Jul 29, 2005

Best professor at ARC!!!!

5.0
2.0
POLYSCI332
Aug 24, 2005

ROb is SICK

5.0
2.0
BUS300
Aug 28, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
INTRO2LAW
Aug 30, 2005

Great professor and an even greater help to his student in and out of the classroom

5.0
1.0
BUSLAW
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2005

took this from him 5 yrs ago, he is a great teacher, one of my favorites, has helped my family out with legal probs, and is genuinely a nice guy

5.0
1.0
BUSINESSLAW
Grade: A+
Sep 8, 2005

haha, this guy is a raiders fan. still one of the most fun professors there( and he is good, youll learn alot), ask him how many cars he has. and tell him go niners.

5.0
1.0
LAWANDFINANCE
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Sep 13, 2005

Funny guy and extremely helpful. He has answered a few legal questions that I was dealing with personally. Never met someone more helpful.

3.0
3.0
BUSINESS
Grade: B
Oct 3, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BUSFINBUSMTH
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 20, 2005

Rob, is an awesome guy. If you like open notes, books, etc...Take this class without a doubt. Easy "A" class.

5.0
1.0
BUS300340
Apr 11, 2006

Very funny, entertaining, clear, great notes, super helpful, interesting to talk to, very smart, etc. All of these describe Rob and his class. You come out of the class feeling good and know that you actually learned a lot as well. The only lawyer I know that is so cool. Take his class even if you don't major in Business, you'll be glad you did!

5.0
1.0
BUSINESSLAW
Jun 4, 2006

Rob is hilarious and a great teacher...definitely clear on the material and allows you to use 2 pages of notes on all exams. final not cumulative and you can use the notes on that too. great class

5.0
1.0
BUS300
Jun 6, 2006

Nice and knowledgeable. Notes, lecture, examples, and exam reviews.. that should be enough for any student to understand the material and come out with an "A". I have attended school in different parts of the world, Prof G... stands above all and remains the best. =) 'S'

5.0
1.0
BUS345
Jul 23, 2006

I loved this class. Rob is an excellent teacher. I felt like he related the classroom material to real-life examples. He practices law so he is up to date on information. Tests were as easy as long as you take notes and study the night before. He makes class enjoyable to come to, even at 9 am. Definitely recommend!

5.0
1.0
BUSLAW
Aug 3, 2006

Very Smart, Humorous, Enjoyable, well versed in this subject and never a boring lecture.

5.0
2.0
BUS345
Aug 24, 2006

this is a great guy, and he explains a material very good. All you need is to take notes, and read a book a lil bit. And you will get A or at least B. I ADVICE YOU TO TAKE HIS CLASSES

4.0
1.0
BUS340
Sep 26, 2006

If you want a class where you do almost nothing and get an easy A, take this online class. Take him for easy A. Take someone else if you really need to learn the subject.

4.0
3.0
BUSLAW
Dec 16, 2006

Austin powers turned law professor w/o all the shaging and weird teeth. LOVED his tests, go RAIDERS! woyld take him again.

5.0
1.0
BUS320
Jan 12, 2007

Rob is a great teacher. He knows his stuff and is very good at making the student understand. He allows a page of notes to aid the student on test days.

5.0
2.0
BUS345
May 8, 2007

Rob is the best teacher ever. He explains everything thoroughly, and doesn't talk about irrelevant subjects that cloud your brain. (except the raiders) his tests are very easy if you attend class, and funny as well. I recommend everyone take ROBERT GONZALEZ' class at least once just to see what a good professor is like

5.0
1.0
BUS340
May 11, 2007

TAKE THIS TEACHER AND YOU WILL LEARN A LOT, ENJOY, AND GET A GOOD GRADE!!! He is an attorney but does NOT act like one.He is very helpful.Tells a lot of examples from real live. Has little bit of homework, where you summarize the court cases, but he tells you how to.

4.0
2.0
BUS345
May 26, 2007

he's the bomb that's all i got to say.

4.0
3.0
BUS340
Aug 27, 2007

I took his online class. Even though I only saw him during our orientation, he seemed like a great guy and really has a passion for teaching. Definitely not your typical attorney! Would definitely recommend.

2.0
2.0
POLS332
Dec 3, 2007

UGH the most boring class ever unless you wanna hear him talk about his weekend or his life with a little bit of law involved take him other than that this class is VERY USELESS and pointless

5.0
2.0
POLS332
Dec 12, 2007

The best

3.0
3.0
POLS332
Jan 8, 2008

He seems to be a good guy but it's hard to get ahold of him.

2.0
2.0
BUS340
May 28, 2008

I took the online class. The first test is a breeze ( he uses 75% of the practice quiz questions) 2nd test is completely different. He is not good about responding to emails. If you need the class and want an easy A I would recommend.. if you want to actually learn the material I would take it in class or with someone else.

5.0
1.0
BUS345
Jun 9, 2008

rob is the sickest teacher ever! by the end of the class you feel like you're his buddy. he's a gamer and a metal head. i would recommend him to anyone. he's totally fun and easy-going. the class might get boring sometimes, but thats as bad as it'll get. tests are multiple choice, and there's no papers. oh, and he's an attorney. crazy.

5.0
1.0
BUS3
Aug 16, 2008

First off, he wants to be called Rob, not Professor Gonzalez which is def a way to break the ice in a student/teacher tension. You would be STUPID not to take a class of his! He makes everything interesting & is HILARIOUS! His stories relate to the topic & they're interesting too. Anyone who wrote anything bad about him probably never showed up.

3.0
3.0
BUS340
Oct 23, 2008

awesome.

4.0
2.0
BUS320
Jan 8, 2009

I took his Personal Finance class, online over the summer. He was helpful and the class was pretty easy. If you want to learn anything read the book, I really enjoyed it. If you just was to pass with a B or C, simply take the midterm and final. (the only points earned in the class) There are also practice tests which I found helpful. I great class.

5.0
1.0
BUS300
Apr 27, 2009

Rob is a wonderful teacher. He makes class fun and I love his stories.

5.0
4.0
BUS301
Aug 6, 2009

Class required a lot of work and reading. I learned a lot though. Class is straight forward, without a lot of "waste time work" to do. I'd recommend him to anyone who needs to take a BUS LAW class.

5.0
1.0
BUS340
Aug 8, 2009

I took the class online. It was perfect. He does not assign homework. Your grade is only the midterm and final, and he allows open book. It worked around my busy schedule. He's a great teacher overall! But if you take his online class, I highly don't recommend studying the week before the tests. Overall Easy A if you discipline yourself to study.

5.0
2.0
BUS340
Nov 19, 2009

one of the best lecturers i've ever had - but have the feeling he's starting to burnout...he needs a sabbatical

5.0
2.0
BUS340
Dec 10, 2009

If you read the book and take the quizzes it's very helpful when you have to take the midterm and the final since these are the only items graded in this online class. But don't try to cram right before the tests because it's too much info to consume. Overall good class and you can use it in everyday life.

5.0
1.0
BUS320
Dec 21, 2009

This is a GREAT class! I took it online. Got an "A". No required homework. Some reading involved but it's about interesting things that you actually should want to know about and will benefit you. There's only 1 project, a midterm and a final.

5.0
3.0
BUS340
Dec 26, 2009

He is very nice. He tells you what to study for the test and quizzes. He don't give that much work. His class is easy, just take him.

5.0
1.0
BUS364
Dec 30, 2009

Very very cool class. Made the whole law system an interesting thing to learn. Teaches with clarity and its just a fun classroom. Tests are easy. Time went by in the class.

5.0
3.0
POLSC332
Jan 5, 2010

enjoyed the class very much. learned alot while still have a laugh at times. teacher helps you if you need it. easy to understand. test are easy and you get to have a one page for notes.

5.0
1.0
BUS340
Jan 7, 2010

He's by far the BEST teacher I've ever had. He's knowledgeable and FUN. He uses real life experiences and keeps the class interesting. Took him for BUS 300 and enjoyed it as well. There is no homework and his tests are off his notes. Attend the class, take good notes, and you'll get an A.

5.0
1.0
BUS340
May 11, 2010

He is the best teacher I've ever had. Higly recommend him. Easy A

5.0
1.0
BUS300
May 19, 2010

Rob is pretty awesome. Attendance is not mandatory, but you should still show up. He goes over the entire book, I never once opened it. All the exam questions he goes over in class, so you know what to expect. He entertaining and educational. Overal a great professor =)

5.0
1.0
BUS300
May 19, 2010

He's a FANTASTIC teacher! Attending class isn't mandatory. He doesn't take roll nor does he drop any students. He goes over all the questions that will be on the test and allows one whole page of a cheat sheet lol. Very funny and a very entertaining professor. Even though his class is super easy he knows his stuff! You'll learn a ton!

5.0
1.0
BUS345
Nov 24, 2010

One of my top favorite classes since I've been at ARC! Rob keeps things fun, interesting and always includes stories of his personal experiences in the field which bring his lectures to life. There are quizzes but no h/w, you can bring an 8"11" cheat sheet to every exam and he offers extra credit.I never evened opened my book! I highly recommend hi

4.0
2.0
BUS300
Mar 14, 2011

Pretty good teacher. He made class fun an interesting. I get the feeling he would rather teach law, but he does a good job with business.

4.0
1.0
BUS340
Jun 10, 2011

I took his online class and it was an easy 'A'. The quizzes were pretty much the same questions on the midterm and final. No surprises. He "requires" a textbook that is made specifically for him... $140. I didn't buy the textbook, nor did I see any use for it. Save yourself the money and just use the outlines and google the court cases.

5.0
1.0
BUS340
Jun 13, 2011

The greatest professor I ever had. Extremely helpful and inspiring. I took his Law class several years ago, and I am giving him full credit for my current success (I am currently a senior at Columbia University). He raised highest interest in pursuing education due to his outstanding teaching and personal qualities. Many thanks Professor!

5.0
1.0
BUS340
Aug 13, 2011

Very helpful teacher, he's one of the best. I took him 2 semesters in a row (Bus 320 online and Bus 340 online) and passed both classes with an A. Book for the class was expensive but they help with the mid-term and final. I would highly recommend this teacher to other students if they need to take Bus 320 or 340 or any other classes he teaches.

5.0
2.0
BUS300
Dec 15, 2012

Rob was a very good teacher. He did not care about how often you came to class, but he expects you to do your part and read the book. 5 multiple choice tests and he does a review before the test to help with studying. He is very knowledgeable and funny. I enjoyed his class because of the break it gave me between my killer classes.

5.0
1.0
ECON320
May 26, 2013

Very good professor. I was take other his classes,too. It was very helpful because he response very quickly on your questions. His instruction very easy to follow.

5.0
1.0
BUSLAW340
Aug 1, 2013

I really like this class. Very easy A. Only two exams in a semester. All you have to do is read the book and take the exam online. I highly recommend this class to everyone.

5.0
2.0
BUS300
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2013

This guy is sooo chill. He's VERY helpful and funny too. Theres no homework at all and theres lots of great class discussion. Excellent class, excellent prof. Take this course

4.0
3.0
BUS340
Dec 4, 2013

Easy class. It was online, so the material comes straight from the textbook. There's a lot of reading but it's pretty straight forward. There's one midterm and a final exam as well as one legal research paper so the work is pretty minimum. The instructor was very helpful, constantly posting in d2l to keep in communication.

1.0
4.0
BUS320
May 11, 2014

This teacher gave no homework assignments. He has three things he grades off: a mid term, a daily spending assignment and the final. How are we suppose to learn with no assignments. Lazy teacher if you ask me. I never opened the book once. This was disappointing I hoped to learn useful information I learned nothing.

5.0
2.0
BUS300
Nov 20, 2014

Love this teacher :) plan several more of his classes

5.0
2.0
BUS300
Nov 23, 2014

Pretty easy! He doesn't have a D2L set up so you can't really check your grade though. No assignments only a like 4 or 5 exams that are all multiple choice and with a cheat sheet. I didn't even need to buy the book because he's lectures are straight forward and he tells you what will be on each test.

5.0
1.0
300
Dec 15, 2014

Funny guy, successful and inspirational, easy going teacher with five tests throughout the course with no homework assignments. Learned a lot.

5.0
1.0
BUS300
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2014

Easy class, only exam based, gives you all the answers in his very clear lectures. Really funny energetic guy, would take him in person for another class. Barely takes attendance, but youll want to be there anyway. Really makes you want to succeed in not only his class, but your education endeavors.

5.0
2.0
BUS300
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2015

Take him if you can. Simple as that!

5.0
3.0
BUSLAW
Grade: C
May 20, 2015

Passd with a C. Did not purchase the book or the recommended website. Used google for exam questions. No homework. 1 Midterm, 1 Final and a 10 page paper. Take him!

5.0
1.0
BUS340
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2015

Easily one of the best business teachers on campus, I would take any class given by him on campus, online seems like its a lot harder though. Several quizzes, about 8 in total, and 5 or so exams, all multiple choice scantron grades on a curve so throws questions out he thinks may have been confusing. I would take any class with him.

5.0
2.0
BUS300BUS345
May 17, 2017
Would take again

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G professor, I had a great time in his class

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BUSLAW340
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

The guy is The best.. he clowns with ya, but gets ya back to business. You just have to be an adult. Knowing when to enjoy and when to study!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUS340
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

He's a fantastic professor, very knowledgeable, easy A, if you pay attention, read the book and take good notes. Has a warm sense of humor, lots of class participation, minimum homework, lots of fun and you learn a lot. I wished, I could take him every semester. Thank you, Professor Rob!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BUS340
Grade: B-
Nov 9, 2018
Would take again

I feel like you need to read to prepared but I havent been reading b/c I get lazy just seeing the amt of pgs needed to read. Barely got a B, so I think reading is helpful. Quizzes sometimes each 2 chapter. Tests after 4 or more chapters. Lets U have 1 page front n back of notes, feels like didnt help me and I would need to read to understand.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUSLAW340
Grade: B
Jul 20, 2019
Would take again

Makes the information relatable. Very knowledgeable, has lots of experience in the subject. Funny, follows his syllabus which is very clear. Takes points off for missing classes but is very understanding about real life and will help when possible.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BLAW
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2022
Would take again

Really easy to talk to, lots of real life examples. Very easy to understand, explains things well.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

93%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

89% confidence
Based on 13 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
B (4)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(5)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 15 reported grades
A: 6
B: 4
A+: 1
Rather_Not_Say: 1
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (4)
Gives good feedback (3)
Respected (2)
Caring (1)
Inspirational (1)
Hilarious (1)
Get ready to read (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.06 avg change
May
Dec
Jan
Nov
Jul
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

300

5.0

(1)

BUS18A

5.0

(2)

BUS3106

5.0

(1)

BLAW

5.0

(2)

BUS340345

5.0

(1)
+20 more courses
Difficulty by Course

BUS301

4.0

BUSINESS

3.5

POLSC332

3.0

BUSLAW340

2.8

BUSLAW

2.5

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