Ken Peterson - Furman University, Greenville, SC

Professor: Ken Peterson

Department: Economics

College: Furman University, Greenville, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECN331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Peterson will forever be my favorite professor at Furman. I am writing this, even though he is now the dean of faculty, in case the opportunity ever arises for another student to take of class of his. TAKE THAT CLASS!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECN234
• 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:

One of the best professors I have had at Furman, really down to earth, super passionate about his subject and totally willing to help you improve over the course of the semester. I would take his class again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECN346
• 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:

Dr. Peterson is one of the best professors at Furman. His class was challenging, but not impossible, and made class very interesting. This is one of the most rewarding classes I have had at Furman, and if you can take it with Peterson, sign up right away!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECN236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, really enjoys the material and gives information clearly. No surprises on tests except that the final is more essay based than the other tests. Only thing I didn't like was the 8:30 meeting time

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECN236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This has been my LEAST favorite class so far taught by my LEAST favorite teacher. Can't follow his lectures. Tests are a mixture of extremely hard and somewhat easy which equals a below average grade for me. Lost complete interest in the subject after the first week. Most demanding professor I've had so far. NOT RECOMMENDED.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FYW1142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DEFINITITELY one of the easier FYW comparatively. One big research paper to write (<10 pages) and maybe a couple of essays. Thats it. Tests were difficult and required lots of studying, NOT a lenient grader. It was a generally positive experience for me, just not for my gpa.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON111
• 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:

dr peterson is without a doubt my favorite professor so far at furman, he is really engaged in his subject and loves to teach. his intro class was very good, i would recommend him to anyone who has even the slightest interest in economics

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECN331
• 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:

Dr. P does a great job teaching Empirical. The biggest thing to remember is to think of the BIG picture, not necessarily what you are learning then. Lectures aren't as helpful as the book, and he takes forever to get grades back to you, but he knows his stuff and likes when the class asks questions. I'd recommend him, but don't expect a easy A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECN234
• 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:

Peterson is an entertaining teacher. He rarely uses PowerPoint. It is usually just class discussion. His tests were pretty straight forward with most of the stuff coming straight from lecture. If he spent a whole day on it in class, then it was on the test. Graded slowly but fair. Take him if you get the chance.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECN11
• 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:

This class was great. Dr. Peterson is an amazing teacher and really helpful. You should definitely take his class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON11
• 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:

I thoroughly enjoyed this class! It took me awhile to catch onto all the economics concepts, but once I got it, I really enjoyed the class! Dr. Peterson makes a potentially very challenging subject fairly easy to understand. He is a great man, and I would highly recommend anyone to take him if you get the chance!

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

what a great guy. this man is amazing. he is there to teach, not shut you up. take any class with him and you'll be amazed. smart man, ask him about anything.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECN11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures follow text. Tests follow lecture. Some supplemental reading assignments (minimal) are a nice touch to the course. A solid recommendation.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECN11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're in this class you better drop it like it's hot, fo real. I had all A's and B's at FU until this man and I came out with a C. Nice guy, hard multiple choice tests.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECN11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor- make sure you read, but he's a very nice guy. Meet with him if you don't understand something- he really likes knowing students personally!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MICRO
• 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:

Really really really hard. Great teacher though. You'll be doing alot of work. Maybe its worth it...?

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECN95
• 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:

Economics of the environment was an interesting course. We took a field trip to BMW, a lake that had been polluted by industry, and an organic dairy farm. It was awesome.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECN11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His tests are pretty easy, but his lectures are extremely boring. He needs to work on turning things back in a timely manner. It's not a hard class and if you study you should be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECN11
• 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:

Well, I didn't think ECN 11 was as easy as those last reviews would suggest...but it WAS one of the best courses that I have taken at Furman. Economics is hard, but once you start to get it, it's really interesting. Excellent prof, excellent course.