Laura Marcoulides - California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Professor: Laura Marcoulides

Department: Business

College: California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ISDS351
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely recommend. The way she structured the course was effective and appreciated the group project was mostly done in class. Her tests are painless with her study guides. Hw & quizes not bad. If you don't like attending class this isn't for you because there are points that will hurt you if you miss consistently. Overall straightforward.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ISDS309
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everything about this class was easy except the final and group project. The group project took us about 70 hours to complete. The project was a lot of work but the end result was really cool. Shes an amazing professor so during the final, make sure to ask for help. You'll need it. Especially since theres a cheat sheet for all exams.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ISDS351
• 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:

I like Prof. Marcoulides . She did a good job explaining the material & is very friendly. The only part I think could use improvement is the project: some of the directions were not specific. Maybe she wants the project to be flexible, so it depends on how she grades it--created anxiety though. I highly recommend. Tests are straight forward.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ISDS309
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very tough class, one of the most challenging I've taken. However, Professor Marcoulides is patient, kind, highly accessible outside of class, and willing to stay after class to explain complicated subjects. The grading is tough but fair. Great learning experience.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ISDS309
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a great professor. The first 3 quizzes were pretty easy but the final and the project is pretty hard. Towards the end of the semester it required a lot of work. Do not slack off or else you'll fall behind. She is always willing to help students during class so don't hesitate to ask questions if you are lost.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ISDS309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

she is one of the best professors in IS dep. Show up to class, do your HW and Class work and your will pass. EASY grader. Group project is hard but fun. the final is a killer, but she gives a very clear instruction about it. if you put effort and time you will get an A. I wish she teaches more classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ISDS351
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is boring, and she makes it 10x worse. The entire semester we did a project that teaches you absolutely nothing valuable. The exams are EXTREMELY difficult. Read every single chapter your tested on+HW+Quizex to get a decent grade. If youre behind at all, she gives no time to catch up. Take her, but expect to do a lottttt of studying.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ISDS309
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class is programming in C#. The book is only needed for homework, so you can share. Tests are made up of multiple choice, flowcharts, and coding. They are open note (1 page+book). Get a PDF of the book (old version is fine for this) and you can Ctrl+F for answers to MC. 7% for 7 assignments, 48% for 4 quizzes, 25% final, 20% group project.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a very professional and nice lady. She knows the material very well and will do what she can to assist you with any misunderstandings. The material starts off easy but then gets more tricky as the content builds upon what you learn since the beginning. The first test was hard, second was "so-so" and the final is cumulative, which was tough.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Meh, she can be very nice and helpful at times, just like about every ISDS professor here, but in all honesty, she can easily very dull and I have lots of trouble trying to understand her lecturing on the concepts. Not the best, nor the worst. But if you can & want to learn about business analytics more clearly, then I recommend another professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 361A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are only two awesome professors in the ISDS department. One of them is Professor Marcoulides. This professor really cares about her students. Exams are difficult, but attend her office hours and you'll do fine in the class. She helps out students with excel. I just wish that she would teach all the required ISDS classes for business majors.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this class at another University and did pass due to the HEAVY accent and poor lectures. This class was VERY easy to understand and hands on using Excel while she lectures. Homework is easy if you go to class and can usually finish in class with the lecture. One paper to write and was completed in class also. One page notes allowed for tests

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is amazing no lie. So many people struggle with this class and she makes it so easy. Easy A. No attendance required but show up bexause the excel functions she teaches you are key to pass the test. Page of notes front and back for exams. Easy homework. Great professor overall. I would not recommend this class except with Laura

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 361A
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Marcoulides is one of the best professors I've had at CSUF. She cares about her students and really wants them to understand the material. It's a tough class with a heavy workload, but the knowledge and experience you gain with Excel makes it worth it. Her classes often fill up right away, but I advise you to wait for this professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing professor. She doesn't take attendance but missing class is crucial because we learn so much information so fast. PowerPoint/exams/hwk are all department but her lectures are spot on. She teaches you exactly what you need to know and exactly how to do it. I definitely recommend this professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Test requires you to actually study or at least review, allows notes on exams, offers extra credit, is super nice and willing to help! The only problem is that you get NO partial credit at all, make sure your numbers are perfect or you lose all points. Round properly, calculate properly, study correctly and the A is there. Best teacher!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

first off she is really nice and cares if her students get the material I would take her again. she gives you a page of notes for midterms and final so she's pretty clutch

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Marcoulides has a wonderful way of breaking down the material. Her lectures are very clear and specific. Her grading criteria is also clear. Overall, I strongly believe that she is the best professor I've had so far at CSUF. I would definitely take her again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want to understand the material, TAKE her. She is the only one can help you understand it. NO TEXTBOOK NEED. Homework on Cengage, 1 short report and 4 exam. The final is cumulative. Be ready to practice a lot until you remember it. One page of note during exam.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this professor. Everything in the course is mandated by the department but she works within those guidelines to make it as painless and understandable as possible. She is clear and nice and caring and is always there to help, whether it be in person or by email. I would highly recommend her!