Bruce Larson - University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC

Professor: Bruce Larson

Department: Economics

College: University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Larson has been one of the best professors I've had so far here at UNCA. He is very clear wit his teaching and his expectations. He will tell you exactly what is on the tests and he gives out helpful handouts all the time. There is not too much work, all you have to do to get a good grade in this class is show up and pay attention.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON306
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic instructor. Supportive, philosophical nuance, clarity.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great, great teacher. Take micro with him. A little dry, but very clear on expectations. Composes comprehensive handouts for you. Sometimes even hands out neat articles. All you really need to do is show up to class. Attendance is a pet peeve of his and he'll be snarky to people who miss a lot and don't email/have an excuse. Didn't use book.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Larson is a great teacher. Completely organized, easy to follow. I, personally, was bored but I'm not super interested in Micro anyhow. Study class notes for test and you will be fine. Never used a textbook with him

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Larson is really good guy, clear lectures and has pretty clear expectations. Tests are pretty easy if you study a little bit. Clearly is knowledgeable and enjoys microeconomics. Did not use textbook through this course though.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His teaching style is slow, limited and fairly easy. 3 exams, 3 essays and group conversations. His classes can be dry, but that's just the material. Attendance is mandatory, but I feel as if he would be understanding. We only take few notes in class, because he gives out lots of hand-outs! Tests are on the easier side.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher.He takes attendance but if you e-mail him and tell him you will not be there,he is very understanding.His tests are pretty straight forward (as long as you study). He wants you to succeed and seems to really like teaching. I will definitely try to take more classes with him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very sweet man!! He makes sure everything is really well understood, he cares about his students, and he is fun and entertaining to listen to! I will take as many classes as I can with him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Larson is definitely one of my favorite professors. He actually gives a damn about how you do in his class and will do everything he can to make sure you have the grade you deserve. His test are easy if you put in atleast and hour or two of studying and he gives you all the material you could ever need. I will definitely take more classes with him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Larson is an amazing professor. He's extremely helpful, and he genuinely cares about the students. His tests are straight-forward and as long as you care enough to study, you will make good grades. All I can say is, he's one of my favorite professors at UNC-Asheville.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very good proffesor. I have learned so much in the class and will continue to use it with my ECON major.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down one of the best professors at UNCA. If you need to take ECON try to take Larson. Truly has a skill for teaching and communicating information to students. Hes understanding, with no games or tricks on exams. It was a wonderful learning experience.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The nicest guy, and the easiest class. Pay attention in class, study for an hour or two, and an A is virtually guaranteed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Bruce is extremely easy and helpful. He is completely fair, and if you go to class and do the very little work required of you, you should get an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. He leaves the "tricks the the magicians" as he likes to put it :). If you go to class, study before the exam, there is no way you will not get an A for the course. He is very clear, nice, and funny too! Wonderful professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He explains everything very well, and the test are completely verbatim, so the book is useless apart from side studying. He is funny, and is a fair grader, and is just all around great. I am taking him again next semester.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's extremely organized and willing to explain material. don't waste your money on the book....everything on the tests is verbatum what he goes over in class...literally...definitions, problems, exercises..etc....try to go to class, he takes attendance and it factors heavy in the grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy has never been out of the academic world. He seems nice but I won't be taking him again...

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very good teacher. very precise. do go to his office. these times are when he is the most useful. go to class, and do your assignments, and there's no way you can't get an A

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECOM302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

dr. larson (while a neoclassical economist) is incredibly smart and able to convey his point (even if it is not cutting edge economics!) he's always willing to help outside of class and he's usually in his office and willing to help with non econ stuff