Marvin Snowbarger - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Marvin Snowbarger

Department: Economics

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

this guy is great. open note tests and all.. he gives you so many chances to pass you would be a fool not to take his class. Im somebody who does not like hard classes so he was perfect his graphs are kind of hard to follow so pay attention but then again you always have the book and notes/handouts to fall back on DURING the test best econ teacher

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

VERY nice guy. would talk to students on lightrail. BUT. the subject went into one year out the other. did NOT understand the subject very well and it was hard to pay attention. maybe im ADHD? tends to change the assignments. tons of extra credit however.all you have is 2 midterms and a finals. and make up midterms to get a higher score. up to you!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• 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:

this teacher is very sweet and is very helpful. you should pass this class if you study. if you dont, it can be a little difficult

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECONMACR
• 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 my favorite teachers still. He has lots of great applications of economic principles, making the class extremely interesting. He will challenge many of your beliefs.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

great teacher. if you do the homework, the quizzes are based off of the homework. he is the best teacher i've had!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• 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 teacher. Makes concepts interesting, ties in examples from real life, grades fairly.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Snowbarger a few years back, I doubt he's changed. He is a strict oldman, but in a good way. He treats his students like adults: you can eat, sleep, come in late, answer phone calls...just don't interrupt the class. Open book test but make no mistake, this is not an easy class. You will have to earn your grade...sorry slackers.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It was a good class, the teacher is really willing to work with you and help you. There is alot of extra credit but you must attend class. Also tests are open book and note, but you still need to study. Overall it was a good class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

tests open book open/notes, no quizes, and tons of extra credit (but you have to get the questions right to get the credit) overall, i liked him. although, he is a tad boring, he kind of drags on the points he tries to make, but he is tollerable

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's okay. Open notes, books, let cell phones ring in class, lets you sleep. You have to do like 15 short written assignments and if they're not correct, you have to redo them until they're right. Never read/study got B.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His teaching was very unclear, test are hard eventhough there are open notes, if taking his class don't rely too much on the book that is for sure.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His teaching style is not very clear and does not use too many helpful tools. He does not give any leeway so be prepared to do all the homework absolutely the way he wants it or get no credit at all. Not too helpful and very strict on following rules.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Those 1500 word essays...... they suck. But he's straight to the point. Exams aren't that bad. But those 1500 word essays.... they suck really bad.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

tests are kinda hard even with open notes. class is based on 3 tests and online assignments. online assignments is hella hard. other than that online crap, i like him as a teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His assumption that everyone thinks the way he does may make it difficult to grasp what exactly he is trying to lecture about. Even though his tests are open note there still challenging. The way he stuctures the class makes it impossible to get below B

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Since his tests are open notes you would think that it is easy to earn an A. His lectures arent really from the book. Eventhough the tests are all t/f you have to understand the concepts he brings up in class to answer them correctly. His labs are long.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• 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:

He's a good teacher. All tests are M/C and T/F and they are easy cuz you get to use your NOtes! In the end if you arent doing well, he's make a deal so everyone passes. he'll drop lowest test scores. Everything out of 200pts, 50Final m1-50 m2-50, lab-50

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has open book, open note, open everything tests. Organize yourself before, do the Aplia lab, and this class is an easy B or an A with minimal effort.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIM... REALLY TOUGH... there are better profs out there for this class...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

didnt like him... tests are too detailed... really need to spend time with his class and assignments... got a C+ even after doing all that work... :( there are other easier Econ 1A teachers out there...