Alexander Katkov - Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI

Professor: Alexander Katkov

Department: Economics

College: Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class was the most boring 2 hours I have ever had to sit through. Lectures ALL class and doesn't do anything to try to make it fun. Most kids in the class get bored after the first painful 45 minutes of lecture that they start doing other work, or online shopping (witnessed on the computer screens as I sat in the back/middle of the class)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tough attendance policy. Great skill at reading from textbook made PowerPoints. The first 1/2 of each class is reviewing the second half of the class before. And if you ask a question, most likely youll get an answer that clarifies nothing. Thank god for crash course!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON5000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor K is great! I took his World Econ class for the online MBA program. The workload is fair, and you'll do great as long as you listen, read the textbook, and submit assignments on time. He always grades within 7 days, and he responds very quickly to any questions (even on the weekends!). Highly recommend taking his courses.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Katkov is a very smart man and he treats everyone one with respect. He does have a very strong accent and a super saiyan 3 sloppy hand writing, he makes you take lots of notes while majority of individuals will not understand what he saying or writing. Get the text book, read the chapters and you will do fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON1001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very smart. If you can't understand his accent on day one then you should switch out because it only gets more unclear. lol he's smart tho and knows his stuff. can be condescending so if you're the type to keep to yourself you'll be fine. Lets you use a reference page on each test and quiz and reviews before.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON5000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

By the book and read the chapters!!! If you do that, you won't have any issues. Use the Quizzes as preparation for exam.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON1002
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

WOW! I have never took an Econ class before, but with his accent I have learned a lot. He was not very helpful in explaining Micro for dummies so you will need to pay attention to everything. He drops the lowest quiz grade and make sure your there to sit in front so you can try and understand him. He is a very smart man that enjoys micro.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON5000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a little intimidating at first but I actually learned a lot from this class. He explains things really well and gives lots of opportunities for extra credit. His classes are engaging and the amount of work felt about right.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON5000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The lecture was long and dull. He keeps repeating stuff over and over again. He's very generous with grades as long as you try your hardest. Get ready for a test on every meeting. He will give you extra credits assignment though. Buy the book! Reading the book will fill the gap between the lectures.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This guy definitely knows what he is talking about but is very impersonal with his students. And very rude over email. If you ask for help or clarification he just assumes you were not paying attention, gives you attitude, and moves on. If you keep up on reading notes, and extra credit chances are you'll probably pass.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tests are hard but having the study guide helped a lot. He will give you extra points for showing up to class all semester. He's a good professor and if you need help he will answer your questions.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MICROANDMACRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He usually runs his classes with 4-5 quizzes that he lets you do a practice before and then use the practice on the quiz. they are usually multiple choice. Had for micro and macro and he wasn't that bad. You need to really try and pay attention to get past his accent, i would recommend taking him 11:30 or later if you have trouble focusing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Nice guy. Lectures are long but he tries to make them funny. Can be hard to understand but is willing to repeat himself. Not a lot of HW, and gives a pre quiz quiz, and you can use it on the test. He also gives the class a chance to debate their opinion on answers to quizzes, and if you have a good argument he gives extra points.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON5000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gives extra credit, great grading with final paper, & givesss extra credit

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON2002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a great professor if you pay attention during class. If not, than good luck teaching yourself.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON5000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had Katkov during my undergrad, and as a result of not paying attention or studying I had him in Graduate School. Maybe its a maturity thing, but you DEFINITELY need to make sure you pay attention in class and take advantage of EVERY opportunity he gives out for extra points... Participate, ask questions, and you should be fine!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MICRO2002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

GOOD TEACHER!! Strong Russian accent but if you sit in the front row you could understand him better! Handwriting SUCKS but he goes over what he writes! Not as bad as everyone says!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Russian Accent hard to understand but if you study you are fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON2002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very strong Russian accent makes it hard to understand him. He also has very bad handwriting that is sometimes hard to read. He is very smart though and knows what he is talking about

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This professor is a very bright individual. He knows what he is talking about and enjoys sharing it with the class. I think he has a tough appearance and might look intimidating, but he really is a very helpful teacher. The Russian accent isn't that bad. I think people don't understand what he's saying because they don't want to pay attention.