Howard Cochran - Belmont University, Nashville, TN

Professor: Howard Cochran

Department: Business

College: Belmont University, Nashville, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN3210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is enthusiastic and brings a good attitude to the classroom. You wont learn much from him in this class. A 3 hour powerpoint lecture from him is no fun. You better speak up if you dont understand something because you will soon be lost. He tries to be funny but is just weird. At least he tries. Hard class although only a couple tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he is talking about. Mostly easy to understand, but if you are confused he is happy to explain. His tests are similar to his lectures, but not the same in order to avoid it being too easy. He provides extra credit on tests to help you get a better grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cochran is a very knowledgeable economist. I took the 8 week course Micro as well as Macro with him and it was very easy to make a good grade. Just do the online hw and study for the quiz that happens at the beginning of each class. Quizzes are not hard as long as you go over the powerpoints. Take him if you can!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took the 8 week Macro class with Dr. Cochran and it was very challenging for me. The lectures were boring and the online platform for HW is terrible. Although the course is difficult, Dr. Cochran is a caring person who attempts humor often during his classes. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his courses but overall too difficult.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN3210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cochran is a great guy and understands that Finance isn't everybody's cup of java. He brings an enthusiastic attitude to class and tries to keep it interesting. Thank you Howard.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dude sucks. He tries to be funny but is hella awkward. For example the man purposefully said "Hoo-Yah" all year in place of the Army's "Ooh-Rah", and a man who served 28 years in the army sat behind me and his face would just turn red. Our military deserves better and so do you, stop paying his salary.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECO2220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I went on a study abroad trip to Hawaii with him. I loved it so much. He made me feel safe and like I could come to him about anything.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON1950
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Long lectures, but an amazing man. I greatly respect him and even though the work was hard and required a lot of effort, if you put the work in you'll get good grades.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cochran may be sarcastic and a little too into Econ, but he is one of the best professors I have had. His lectures are memorable and easy to understand. Even when it gets confusing he is open to and happy to spend time helping students understand. Tests are fair, homework is easy and his class is entertaining! Take him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MICR2220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cochran is an excellent teacher. I had him for a 4 hour night class, and even though he usually kept us the full time, he was always enthusiastic and kept class interesting. I learned a lot from this class and have to disagree with the other reviews that found him unapproachable. He was always more than happy to answer any questions I had.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO2220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unapproachable and spills microeconomic-material to us as if we already know it and/or like we're going through a review. Extremely confusing and very difficult exams. My macroeconomic professor (best teacher of all-time) last semester saved me this semester, since a lot of material overlapped each other. Stay away from Cochran if you can.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The whole semester I listened in class, took excellent notes, and talked to him after class about homework I did not understand but still failed tests. He puts different material on the tests than what he went over in class. His reasoning for this is "if I tested you on what I already said in class then it would be too easy".

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cochran understands the material almost too well and it gets in the way of his teaching. He assumes you know the basics of economics and doesn't spend a whole lot of time explaining things. He reads directly from a powerpoint for about 4 hours. Don't take him if it's a night class because you will fall asleep.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're comfortable with the basics of Economics, chances are you won't have a problem with his class. I am terrible at Econ and therefore struggled to make a B-. Class average was right around B-C+. Good about extra credit, but confusing and very boring during lecture. If you're good at Econ, I expect you won't have trouble with the tests.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MACROECON
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The dude is straight up rude. I will do everything in my power to avoid having him again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors ever, thanks for making the class enjoyable, fun and a great learning experience!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm telling you right now to not take Howard Cochran. Sure his class may be "easy" but he is so disrespectful and talks down to his students. Doesn't care about the students, but more about himself. Wont let you eat or go to the bathroom, like is this high school?

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO222081
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome class and professor, I highly recommend Dr. Cochran and will take a class with him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't connect with students very well and doesn't treat students like adults. Very frustrating semester and I would not reccomend as a professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO2210
• 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:

Cochran is an outstanding professor, one of the best I have ever had, he is very helpful outside of class.