Oleg Pavlov - Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

Professor: Oleg Pavlov

Department: Economics

College: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON2910
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice and approachable but we were graded on 5 assignments which included 10 multiple choice per assignment. Those 5 assignments determined our final grade. Lecture heavy as in every class was simply a lecture.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON1110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I never felt like I really learned anything in this class. He went through powerpoints but skipped over most slides before we had the chance to write down the information. We also weren't allowed to use laptops in class which didn't help. Group projects weren't too bad, but had very few instructions on how to use the software.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON1110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures teach you nothing. The homework's will help you on the exams but not the lecture notes. The lecture notes are power points he puts online. He said not to get the book however, the book explains the material better than he ever does. He gives a lot of extra credit though and curves the class at the end of the term.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He doesn't even make the exams. Takes them from other places, which is why they are so hard because what he teaches in class is 10x easier. He's an interesting guy, but I wasn't too interested in the subject which made it harder for me. But honestly he's too lazy to make his own exam, which is not only frustrating, but unfair. I would avoid.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON1100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The homeworks are pretty hard and the tests are harder. Not very helpful in explaining concepts. However, class is very interesting and entertaining

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MICROECON
• 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:

Pretty much a terrible class. Over a quarter of your grade is team based so if you have a bad team it really sucks. Also, the exams are much harder than the homework and practice exams and he has no scale even though they are worth 60% of your grade. Thought it was an easy A class, well that was not the case at all.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MICROECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

What he taught in class is easy but the materials in exam are more difficult. You have to read the econ book to get better understanding...I don't think his class is very valuable...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SD110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pretty clueless about American economy. Lots of references to communism and soviet culture. BORING!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SD1510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice; very helpful. Lectures can be a little confusing. Go see him for extra help if you're having trouble.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is really helpful. And if you are an econ major he will help you find an intership even if he is not your academic advisor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON2110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took intro to micro with this guy. I seriously never used my text book. Never showed up to class some how I got a B for the term. I am currently taking intermediate micro with him, IT IS INSANELY HARD. I am dropping the class because Calc 4 is required prior to taking the class so be prepared before you ad a class like intermediate micro.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, nice guy, funny, pwr points are used effectively, just wish the class didnt have to be 2 hours long

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he's really entertaining in class and always willing to answer questions.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON1110
• 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:

Class is set up to be very easy, still have to learn the subject material, but this won't be your hardest class. Oleg Pavlov is a great professor, he speaks with a bit of a russian accent, but is easy to understand. Funny, teaches material well, lots of resources for learning (book, lecture slides online, homework online). Print hwk before submit!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Pavlov is da man! Take a class under him, you'll do yourself a favor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SS1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a fairly easy professor. Lectures are mostly from powerpoint, so they can be incredibly boring, but if you study them on your own, you'll know enough for the tests. He had 3 tests and dropped the lowest one, so if you do well on the first two, you can ignore the last two weeks of the term for this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is hot, smart, organized and very helpful. You can totally get an A in this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SS1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Clear, organized lectures. Nice guy. Not a difficult class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SS1110
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SS1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

a little boring, easy tests, he is not very comfortable with English language. onlinehwks everyweek. if you go to classes, you will get an A. If not, you can still get an A:)