This is a great class, you will learn a lot but beware this is a very tough one.

C'MON! It's not as hard as everyone makes it out to be! There's no busy work, only 3 exams, and they're straight from his lectures (don't need the book). P.S. THE COMMENT ABOUT THE PRETZELS - THAT'S SO TRUE, LOL.

Really, he is a great teacher! His knowledge of the subject matter is very strong. There are 4 test but you only have to take 2. The exams come straight from the examples given in class, and he is willing to help you if you ask.

GREAT! Stimulating lectures. Insightful examples, applicable in business world. If you want multiple choice exams instead of essays, you should go back to the community college.

You do not need the book. You need to go to class and take thorough notes. His lectures are very confusing because you do not know what he is trying to get at, but it all comes together in the end. I went to class, only took 2 of his test (average of low B) and ended up with an A. I learned a lot of applicaple stuff. He is very smart.

Very interesting class. Did not use the book at all. Take VERY thorough notes, though. Tests are based entirely off notes. Tests short essay form, relatively easy. Take good notes, study them and you should get an easy A

He is a good person and like to answer students' question. I got a B in his class in this summer session. Not good, also not bad

Relates Real Life Examples with Economic Concepts in a manner which is easy to understand and easy to remember. He lectures like a storyline. I hated economics in the previous classes (201 & 202) and am grateful for Prof. Michaels format. Essay questions are not hard- Straight from Lectures and you are able to record him, if needed. No Book needed.

I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to understand the basic economic concepts and relate them to current events.Dr. Michaels teaches well and his lectures are easy to follow.He is smart and knowledgeable.

he's very helpful. talks a lot but very clear and helpful. do the examples, it really helps you on the test. tests are not very challenging--except for the final--which is doable but a killer! do take him. he's fun and interesting

Dr. Michaels is a great professor. He is always in his office to help you and the textbook is an excellent aid to his lectures. The three exams were essay format (two midterms and a final). If you attend class and take notes, this course is informative and relatively easy. I received an 'A'in his course.

He is a bit confusing but if you go to his office he will take his time to make sure you understand the concepts and don't fall behind. Make sure you take GOOD notes, read the book for clarification and to tie up loose ends. The problem is that some people waited until the last minute and that killed them. just keep up and you'll be fine.

Great professor. presents material well and you will never draw a diagram with S and D curves. go to class and make sure you do well on the first exam because it will be the easiest by far and it's worth the same as the rest. respectable guy, actually gets paid to tell peeps about econ, good teacher, I'd definitely recommend him, he gave me an A.

Roberts is possibly the best economics professor at CSUF. Be prepared for great lectures, life lessons and economic diagrams to the highest degree. I purchased a 120 page notebook for the class, and his lectures literally filled it completely. I learned more in his class, then most of my other classes combined. Great professor, take him.

I took his class years ago. Either I got the class or not. So my grade was A and C. He's actually one of the more upfront talking and pseudo funny teachers I got. Don't fall asleep in class if you want to pass. If you want an A then bring your camcorder or have long notes and read the book. My disappointment with him is he failed to explain Enron.

He is nice but YOU HAVE TO STAY AWAKE during his lectures or you will fall behind. I recommend a voice or video recorder. Use examples from his lectures for essay questions on his exams, he likes that. I did not use the book (it confused me), still passed his class. No S $ D curves used! He uses real-life examples to clarify concepts.

good teacher very helpfull if you need extra clarifications. Dont buy the book b/c he is in the process of writing his own and its just like the lecures in class he lets you access his book online for FREE. test are 5 essay questions only, and ever ques. is straght out the lecture youll remember him talking about it if you pay attn.

I took this course summer last year and like it. It required lots of studying. He's cool too.

Dr. Michaels is definately a great professor. If you need help, just ask him to explain (during office hours). 4 short tests and one cumulative final...all you have to do is write down exactly what he said during lecture and be sure to write a lot. Don't buy the book, pay attention in class 2 pass

Don't buy the book. Pay attention. Repeat his lectures back to him on the exams and you'll do just fine.

I completely hate Economics but he made the class bearable. A few people thought that he was unorganized/unclear. Personally, I thought he was clear and gave you as much credit as he can give you. His lectures are based on the book he is drafting but is not easy to read! Your best bet is to show up to class and review your notes for the exam.

Very cool professor. Exams based entirely on lectures (except for anti-trust cases which were based on the book). Book useful for clarity. Very knowledgeable in his field. 3 exams (take at least 2 of 3). Be prepared to write down your own notes (Lots of them). No homework, attendance not mandatory (You will not get a good grade if you don't attend)

okay whomever commented down below is a lazy idiot. If you cannot pass 315, that is pathetic and on u. You must have great note taking skills, but all his exams are stricly from his lectures. His book should be a reference in case you do not understand his lectures. Most of the stuff is common sense.Take his class,it'll be worth ur while.

I think practice exams only works for the 1st exam. Other times dont look at them. Just study your notes period. This professor drinks a 44 oz soda all the times it makes me feel like i have diabetes.haha. strange but awesome professor.

doesn't assign hw, projects or even cares if you show up. but all test are based on his lectures. buy a digital recorder b/c u can record his lectures which help prep 4 test, if you use same terminology and use same examples he used, you'll get A or B on exams. I mostly got B's. he lets you drop 1 test out of 3 but makes you take the final no matte

This class will put your note taking skills to the max. Make sure you have a can of energy drink ready in your hands. Interesting material..!..

I actually really enjoyed this class. He is very intelligent & knows what hes talking about. no hw, no projects. tests are based only on his class lectures. you must take at least 2 of 4 tests & the final. if you go to class & review your notes, you should get an A or B. can get boring, but if you have common sense, this class should be easy

He is extremely knowledgeable, sometimes even condescending. He is very proud of writing his own textbook and each and every word of lectures and tests is based on it (the other, official textbook is mostly useless). You MUST take a ton of notes and tape-recording is highly recommended. Test questions are interesting. Overall highly recommended.

He is very smart. He makes Economics easy to understand. He also uses real world examples and his real life experience to teach the subject. I did not buy the book because his tests are based on his lectures. I strongly recommend you get a recorder and take good notes. I strongly recommend him. People who wrote a bad review are just slackers.

Professor Micheals is one of the best professors I had in my academic life. He explains economics in a very unique way. You will learn how to reverse engineer everything around you. Make sure to record the lectures--that really helped me get a deeper understanding of the material.

His lectures are pretty interesting with real life examples. You will need to take good notes and pay close attention. If you are interested in what he has to say this should not be a problem. His test are essay question based on his lectures and you have option of not taking one. no homework or projects.

I liked his class because he has an interesting view of life. His approach really helped me to relate the concepts to my own experiences. His exam are directly related to his lectures and his book. Take good notes, go to all the classes, and record the lectures and you'll be fine.

One of the best professors I have ever had. His view on economics is unique and very useful in the real world. This is one of the best classes I have had. His track record says a lot also, so you know he knows what he is talking about. Funny guy too.

If you go to his class and take good notes, you will be fine. His tests are short answer format. I got a B

Very interesting class. I recommend him. 3 tests. allows you to drop one and he will inflate the grades of your other two tests. No homework. Tests are 8 short answer and you only have to answer 6. 28+/36 is an A on the test.Take very good notes. Only tests you about what he talks about. Read chapter summaries. Always use his examples on his tests

Not as hard as others think if you really want to learn. Tests are all from his book and he tells you what parts to study. Prof. Michaels is enthusiastic about Econ but teaches in a monotone. I learned a lot in this class. Take it if you truly want to learn

This class really is not that difficult. I hardly went to class and easily got an A. All you have to do is read the book and review his slides. Class consists of three exams and a final; with a mix of multiple choice and essay. He had a huge curve. Has the biggest curve I've ever seen...75% and up was an A.

Prof. Michaels is brilliant , teaches you to think in an unconventional way. 3 test make up 60% of the grade and a cumulative final.Tip for doing well is to try and think the way he does , he wrote the book , understand how he draws conclusions . Understand how things link together.Hard class, very conceptual . Memorizing will only take you so far

I attended maybe 40% of the time. 3 Exams 1 Final. Curves all test. Test are Multiple choice,short and long answer. the challenging part is the multiple choice, not the short/long answers. Most points are in the short and long though.power points and sample test help you look for answers you should be giving and how to tackle his test. got a B

The text book is hard to understand, but just attend the course, listen to the class, take notes, the exams are not hard, just study the slides and notes, and do the old practice exams...you will be fine

The person below me clearly overestimates their own economic abilities. I have little to no interest in Econ but found this class to be very, very interesting. He was literally, ALWAYS in his office, and was more than willing to answer my questions. He has a massive curve- I really don't see how anyone could complain about this class.

Got an A, near perfect on test.Don't bother reading the materials he didn't cover in class. Tip:write like how he speaks,use his examples. He wrote the book , mimic the logic. Michaels is a smart man , just a bit unapproachable with little tolerance for messy writing. Be clear and use book terms.

Prof Micheals teaches Economics the old school, ivory tower kind of way. I dont mean that as a compliment. He wants answers on his test exactly on how he would answer them. Putting your answers in your own words is a BAD idea. His class is incredibly boring which is sad because I love economics. Overall, a poor teacher, but a smart guy.

Tests require you to think and apply what you have learned. They are not hard, but generally you can't just be a parrot and repeat what you memorized. He sticks to the text...he wrote it after all. Attend the lectures and read the text and you'll do fine. In our class, he used a pretty generous curve. He's a good teacher.

The information Dr. Michaels teaches is a very helpful way of understanding the economic impacts in business. Read the book, study your notes, and review the powerpoints. Focus on the first two exams and they will give you breathing room for the third and final exams. Once you grasp the conscepts they are pretty straight forward. He is very smart.

His book is confusing but he is pretty clear with his concepts. Material for the first and third exam is easy but the second one is hard. You will have to listen to him in order to pass the class. Focus on the concepts not the details. Also making notes in the class is going to be very helpful

Great professor. You will have to listen to him in order to pass. thanks to him I have built an interest in micro. He makes the class very easy.

Here is one of the best Econ profs that I have had. Very clear with concepts. Makes you think. Do not expect definitions in this class. Read book twice before taking his exams and do not miss class because he lectures well.

The subject is very raw. The class has no homework, no papers, no group work, no presentations. Your grade is dependent on 3 exams & a final: all short essay, though you can opt out of one exam with no penalty. I didn't buy or read a single word in the book. I studied the power points, answered his Q's using power point examples & aced the course.

Great professor! Expects you to read his book, which is unusual from other books because it does not have definitions in it but that's the interesting part about his book. He helps a lot during his office hours and write short answers in the exam. Take lot of notes that will help.

He wants you to think outside the box vs. traditional econ, and going to his lectures and reading the textbook makes you do jus that. Don't think you can study the night before and nail A's on his exams. They're tough, but very doable if you understand key concepts he puts on practice exams. If I could, I would like to take another class with him.

Professor Michaels was by far one of the best economics professor at Fullerton. His exams are all written, but he gives you previous exams and finals for you to study off. He actually applies real life examples to the concepts he is trying to portray, which is hard to come by. If you do take his class, make sure you go to office hours.

Ask yourself why he says what he says and try to understand it from his point of view. There are 3 short answer midterms and 1 final and you have the option to opt out of one of the midterms. Try to do well on the 1st two to give yourself some breathing room. His grading criteria isn't very clear, but if you can answer in his style, you'll be ok.

Michaels is a very good lecturer. He provides plenty of examples to drive his points home. the class has 3 exams & 1 final - nothing else. understand his examples and go to class - he always mentions extra things that you could include in exams that will drive your points up. he's helpful & willing to listen if there are problems.

He does not teach this micro-econ class the usual way. Class if very conceptual and he does apply the concepts to current and past events and gets you to think outside the box. Read the materials and record his lectures and DO review daily. For me, I had to discuss the concepts with the professor and classmates to make sure I understood the concept

Great professor with a lots of care for his students. His class is synchronous and questions are answered at any point. Literally in the middle of a lecture, you can ask him a question and is beyond nice to answer. Lectures are recorded and sheet is allowed during in-class exams. Can get challenging but don't be afraid to ask. Study guides given!