Peter Kantrowiz - Douglas College, Coquitlam, BC

Professor: Peter Kantrowiz

Department: Economics

College: Douglas College, Coquitlam, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON1150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Listen to him and do exactly what he tells you to practice and you will easily get over 90%. Econ is naturally a lot of material and memorization but he is a very fair marker and explains all the concepts in a simple manner.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON1150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

- He told us that the course was a 9/10 in difficulty, spot on with that - You have to buy a mandatory $5 course pack, it's the entire term lecture notes. Pretty helpful - Visit him during office hours, it'll help a ton - Pretty chill guy overall - Textbook helps out - Open book quizzes - You get what you work for, I didn't do jack till 2nd half

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON1150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took microeconomics with him and it was the hardest thing ever! His notes didn't really make sense to me and he is kinda harsh.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON1150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fairly interesting lecture, but his classes are very lecture heavy. His notes are the main things to rely on, although reading the textbook is definitely recommended. His tests were not too hard, but putting in some significant time studying is required.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Test is hard + He is tough grader. Other than that he is nice guy

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON11501250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Without a doubt I can say that Peter is one of the best Profs I've had. His notes are clear and organized and he hints strongly in class at what is on the tests. He is a hard marker, but if you hand in the optional homework assignments he will return them with excellent feedback that will prepare you well for the exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peter is a great prof and makes economics much more interesting to learn about. He is a tough grader on the exams, but he really cares for his students and attends questions. Go to his office hours, they really help!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I live in Surrey & let me tell you it was definitely worth the commute to DLC; his quizzes are meant to be in class open-book but he changed his mind and let everyone take them home. Pay attention to his notes; his math qs were too easy & the calculations were a joke. For me the essay questions were difficult. See him during office hours!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Peter is a great teacher! Economics is hard but he makes it less dry and complicated. He's caring, enthusiasm and funny. The only thing makes me confuse is midterm and quiz are difficult. But overall, Peter is a good professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very outdated information. Over 5 years old. Does not keep you up to date in the real world of economics, including environmental issues etc. It's a bare minimum learning experience that feels pretty archaic. Decent guy though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• 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:

Peter is the one of the best profs I have had at Douglas to date. Very good lectures, clear and concise in what he expects you to do our exams. Make sure to attend every class as his lectures are very beneficial. He is willing to go out of his way to help you understand the material and answer any questions you may have. Best Econ teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECN1150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He will teach you lots but is a hard and specific marker. mc quizes are based on textbook USE THE STUDY GUIDES. Exams are based on class work, DO ALL THE REVIEW QUESTIONS HE GIVES U AND ASK FOR MORE FROM HIM PERSONALLY! (he will hint whats on the exams). requires lots of work and has made sexist remarks. Overall I would take it with sum1 else.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Peter's class, it can be intense sometimes as he goes through A LOT of material but he repeats it over and over and I found that I remembered his lectures really well. I found his lecture notes to be really helpful in learning the material and engaging.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECN1150
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take this class unless its absolutely necessary!! I took it as an elective and oh boy do I regret it!! That being said, Peter is a good teacher no doubt, but can be a little insensitive and mean. The course itself is really hard, so there'll be lots of memorization, reading and tough concepts to understand. So its really hard to get a B!! :(

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best educators out there! Economics is very difficult for many, most of the class usually fails. But Peter holds your hand throughout the entire course. Lectures are amazing and tells you most of what is to be on the tests. For macro economics he gives you 3 quizzes, all base all open book and the last one is a "take home" quiz.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON150
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best econ prof I've ever had- tough but fair and have referenced Peters micro/macro notes in almost every economics/poli sci class since then. Excellent explanations of tough concepts, great examples and very approachable for questions/clarification. I've since moved onto University and wish my profs were more like Peter.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Probably my favorite teacher I've ever had, makes you buy his course notes at the beginning of the term which all gets filled out by him in class. Take Pete if you want the best understanding of Economics, might not get the best grade but will be way better for it in the long run.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've had Peter for three econ classes (1101, 1150, 1250). He's very good at explaining the material - that being said, the material is DIFFICULT so ask questions. Peter is incredibly helpful despite his disposition sometimes. He always tells you the exam layout and hints at the biggest questions so you know how to come prepared.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON1150
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good prof in general, every chapter there is assignment but is not mandatory and not for mark. But u can do it just for the feedback in order to have a better mark on Mid-term and Final. Overall, Peter is a good prof to take compare to others ECON prof in Douglas.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON11501250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peter is amazing. Had him for micro and macro and couldn't have asked for a better prof. He lets you hand in optional homework and give you a grade on it to see how you're doing which REALLY helps prepare you for tests. Pre-read, come to class, PAY ATTENTION, do the assignments, understand the material and boom you'll have an A.