Melissa Osborne Groves - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Melissa Osborne Groves

Department: Economics

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Groves is great. You don't even have to show up because she doesn't take attendance but unless you're good at economics and can learn from just the book, I recommend going. No class on Fridays, just a short online assignment. If you want to pass the tests, don't study your notes. Take the online practice test over and over.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Groves is an amazing teacher. She makes her lectures interesting and although attendance is not required, going to class is crucial. Take good notes and do the practice exams & homework and you will do fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Groves is amazing and engages students fairly well. Class attendance is not required but recommended as her lectures are clear and unique, in addition to building knowledge on the material. Online homework is helpful unlike other classes. IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TAKE PROFESSOR GROVES!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

3 exams, weekly aplia hws, no class on fridays just discussions. Micro has so much info and she tries to make it as easy as possible. Also her A is 94%. Difficult but she is hilarious and really wants all her students to be more informed consumers.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Groves is the best! She not only really knows micro, but she makes it so interesting. I always came to class, fascinated to learn more. There are 4 exams in this class and you get a ton of homework, but it prepares you well for the exams along with practice materials. Overall, she cares a lot about students so do take her!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Three Homeworks a week 2 for completion one graded with multiple attempts. 3 exams she gives practice exams that are exactly like the test gives PowerPoint notes honestly the homework really just benefits you. great teacher knows how to explain things well doesnt just read the slides goes over and beyond.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON341
• 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:

She is the best! She makes econ interesting. I found that even when I was struggling towards the beginning of the semester, I went to her for help and ended up finishing the class with an A. She is a really cool lady and cares about what she's teaching

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON334
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Groves was awesome! This class is very interesting and gives you a break from all math based econ classes. 3 tests, 3 online discussions, 1 paper and 1 book. Tests are mostly essay and statistics. Attendance is not mandatory but go to class to get specific numbers that WILL be on the tests. Definitely recommend for an econ elective!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Classes arent mandatory and really wants you to do well in her class. Two extra credit (course evaluation, & game in class) Homework every friday but its super easy and drops the 2 lowest will even open them up at the end of the semester if you forgot to do any. 3 exams, final isn't cumulative. I barely went & still got a B-

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is a great professor. Her way of teaching is amazing, you will end up knowing everything without even studying. She gives helpful examples instead of throwing the information at your face. Her practice exams are very helpful for the exam.. she is just the best. I am glad she was my professor for econ this semester. she will HELP you

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON334
• 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:

Great professor. Tests require a lot of writing. She is very understanding if you miss an assignment. 3 tests, 2 papers and 3 discussions determine your grade. Definitely take her!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON334
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Can't say enough about Dr. Groves. She made an already interesting class even more enjoyable. Your grade is based on three exams, three Blackboard discussions, a short engagement paper, a relatively short term paper, and a quick presentation on that paper. Everything is straightforward, and she's always willing to help if needed. Take her class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher, does a really good job in explaining the parts of Economics in easy terms. Print out powerpoint before class and take notes on that and it will be a lot easier. Go to class and pay attention and you'll have no problem passing. Practice tests are very close to actual tests to make sure you study those and your notes before the test.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This online class was the hardest class I have ever taken. Online assignments take hours to do because the questions are so difficult. DO NOT TAKE!! My 3.6 gpa will be hurting after this class I hope I can just pass it for the credits. Worst experience I've had with an online class. Be ready to not only pay tuition but another $140 for book online

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor in the Economics department here at towson. Professor Groves is a trulely compassionate and wonderful women, mothee, and teacher. Truely a wonderful professor. Take her she is the best Professor I've ever had.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I think I will pass her online class this minimester.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• 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 a great great great professor. Easley my favorite. She wants you to succeed so she will help you all she can. She gives you everything you need to prepare for the test. She makes the class interesting. Awesome professor

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON334
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class participation isn't mandatory, but I recommend going and paying attention. There is a lot of back and forth feedback throughout the class. Prof Groves will sometimes talk on tangents though. Nevertheless, it was an engaging and enlightening class. Be prepared for online homework and a couple papers.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took her class online. I found the material very challenging, but she was very lenient on giving extensions if I needed them. Expect weekly homework and 3-4 very long exams (all multiple choice).

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you keep up with the Aplia homework due every Friday night (about 25% of your grade), and do well on the tests (3 that are each worth about 25% of your grade each) and you should be fine. Great teacher.