Gregory Defreitas - Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Professor: Gregory Defreitas

Department: Economics

College: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class will make your bored to tears. He gives an abundance of homework and he goes through the slides so fast in his lectures that it is impossible to take notes. He gives quizzes and exams on current economic events and not on anything you learn in the actual class. I would 100% recommend another professor if you have the option.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• 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:

Absolutely not the best professor ever. Majority of the quizzes is based on current news instead of what we learned. If youre someone who dont read the newspaper daily dont expect to get an A in that class. I had it as the very first class of college and its constantly giving me thoughts on transferring. Would not recommend at all.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i never go out of my way to rate a professor but i feel i should warn other students, run! run in the opposite direction, you will be treated like this is the only class that matters, a lot of reading, plenty of quiz and test. you are better off waiting for a better professor. i felt like i was in an advance course

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

if he is the only available option , you are better off waiting for the next semester. slides go at bullet speeds in class so its difficult to take notes, he treats it as though people have taken it before an know exactly whats going on, alot of blank faces in that class. would not wish that course on anyone

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class covers everything from the start of time it feels, very boring but classes are mandatory. Quick notes, no cellphones or laptops allowed. Quizzes are multiple choice and count: 30% of grade. Tests are very difficult: multiple choice and "essay" which is a graph and short answers based off the graph. Use the study guide book, very helpful.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He offeres a lot of extra credit, but talks more about the history of economics, so his lectures can get super boring. Print out his powerpoint, or take quick notes, because he goes through his slides super fast.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy, the problem is that his class is really boring and the tests are quite difficult. Make sure you do the extra credit.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECOOO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Reading the textbook was more helpful than the power points he used every class. So if you don't go to class and spend time reading your textbook you should do fine. But unfortunately attendance is mandatory so you spend a lot of unnecessary time outside of class to get a decent grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO001A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

To get a really good grade you have to do all the readings. Don't buy the textbook though- only buy the textbook guide. They give you concise summaries that I would recommend memorizing. DeFreitas teaches via slideshows that are easy to understand and give you supplement to the readings.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Where to start. if you dont like reading, avoid this class, tests are ridiculous to study for 100ish pages of reading plus 100 PP slides, PP slides often dont match up with the readings, teaches this class like a grad class, believes his class is the only one you're taking, AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't usually go out of my way to rate a professor, but if you are not a good test taker- DO NOT TAKE HIM. I would study for hours, pull all nighters just for the quizzes, know the material and yet still failed his quizzes. He has 3 quizzes (one is dropped) and two exams. It's more like an adv. eco history class and not a 101.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is ridiculous. I had an A all class, got an A on all the quizzes and the midterm, even before the curve. Did pretty well on the final as well and only wind up with a B. And everyone else did worse. This guy is a joke.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO141C
• 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:

Two quizzes (lowest grade dropped), family labor history research paper, book review paper, midterm, & final. Prof. DeFreitas is very intelligent, committed, & will answer all questions. Lessons are clearly presented in PPT slides. Participation appreciated. Very interactive. Requires hard work, but people take him more than once. Excellent Prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was so EASY, all his quizzes we're open book. His midterm and final were hard but if you read the textbook you'll be fine. He flies through the power points you'll never be able to copy anything. He also gives you alot of extra credit opportunities and drops your lowest quiz grade. Class is extremely boring though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO141C
• 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:

Bad News: Tons of work. Good News: You don't have to do most of it. He assigns tons of reading and also assigned a book report. I did not read any of the textbook assignments or the book for the book review, but managed to still get an A. Study only the powerpoint slides that he posts online and you will be fine. Class is very boring.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very kind man, & extremely intelligent. He is always willing to help, but has very high standards and expects a lot of students. Quite a bit of busy work, tests are hard but curved, and there's 1 short paper; a lot of work, but a very fair grader. If you're interested and show effort, he will go above and beyond for you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LABOR014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AFRICA AMERICAN LABOUR ECONOMICS IS A VERY IN-DEPT COURSE...Professors Gives Lots Of Reading+ Other Works SO Expect To Work Your Butt OFF! Professor Teaches with 100+ Slides Per Class Which is a Big Negative But If You Work Hard You Should Be Able To Pull Out A GOOD GRADE!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LABR014F
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He gives an enormous amount of work, its REDICULOUS! Easy grader, but I worked my butt off, and got all As. I dreaded going to class, &he makes SUCH a big deal of attendance. He was by far my most boring teacher. Some of the readings were interesting, but he gave so many assignments that many times i contemplated dropping out.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AVOID! Very hard. Should be teaching at a more challenging university. Tests are impossible. Very boring class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst Professor Ever!!!!!!! sorry we dont all worship Mr. Colander and his precious textbook but were not all surrounding out entire lives with economics!! His extra credits are nearly impossible his powerpoints are over 100 slides long and he expects you to memorize EVERYTHING!!