S. Gokturk - St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Professor: S. Gokturk

Department: Economics

College: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class. Do not take

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO2309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has a strong accent in English. And his teats are so hard that no matter how hard you try you will get a D avoid him this class will bring ur gpa down to so much.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON3304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely bizarre. Shouldn't be on rate my professor because he is not a professor. Cruel joke the business school plays on econ. majors. The deans office must laugh at students who register for his class. I'm not exaggerating.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO3344
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

HE IS A SMART GUY, BUT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND. HE DOES NOT USE A TEXT BOOK, AND YOU PROBABLY WON'T LEARN ANYTHING. ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY, AS YOUR GRADE WILL BE MADE UP OF HALF MIDTERM HALF FINAL &AN OPTION TO DO A PRESENTATION TO OPT OUT OF ONE EXAM. TAKE NOTES AS THE EXAM IS EXACTLY THAT.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO3344
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

GPA Killer. Awful Professor. He gives everyone a B no matter what you do. I got an A on all of his exams and likely got an A on the presentation (doesn't matter considering he drops the lowest grade), and still received a B in the class. Meanwhile a girl got 3 D's on tests and still got a B. Do Not Take!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO3343
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I came to class once every other week and got a 55 on the midterm, did not take the final, and did my presentation a few minutes before class and my grade was a B-. Now imagine if I actually put in effort. Whatever you do, DO NOT DROP! I'm still shocked at my grade because clearly I deserved an F. No hw's, no quizzes. Just 2 exams & 1 presentation

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECO2309
• 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:

Even if you were the worlds expert in economics you would get a bad grade. Only 3 questions on the 3 exams, and he grades them as he prefers, subjectively. This class will bring your GPA down and is not worth taking in any sense. Doesn't follow the book and exam is not bases on lectures. If you take this class you will regret it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON1302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this guy way back in Fall 1998 as a SJU undergrad freshman for Microeconomics. He was horrible then and judging by reviews now, nothing changed. He is very confusing and nothing in class is clear. Try to avoid this guy and take another professor if possible. If Gary Mongiovi teaches macro or micro economics, then take him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON1309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I too, thought people were just being harsh in their reviews. Being in class is only important to find out when the test is. Otherwise, you're on your own. Sit in the back and cheat. It's so easy since he sleeps through he exam, and quite frankly the only way to pass. I sat in the front row and took my test with my notebook so that I didn't fail

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON4340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst Professor I've ever taken at SJU. If you want your GPA ruined take this guy because he is the absolute worst! He'll scribble charts on the board all day long and never explain what anything means than expect you to comprehend it on a test! He's Horrible!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO4340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DONT TAKE HIM!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had at St.John's! The material isn't that complicated but his methods of teaching are terrible. His book recommendation has a copyright date of 1993 (google is your best source of info). midterm - 3?s, final and oral presentation but you never find out your grade for the final or presentation until grades are released.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO2309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There is NO point in taking this man's class! I'm an Econ major and has had him for 2 classes and almost three now! FORTUNATELY! I WAS ABLE TO TAKE ANOTHER CLASS! Anyway this man goes around in circles during class, and he's never prepared! Please I recommend a different professor! He is a disgrace to St. John's! He should do something else in life

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this guy and when I finished the final I went to the front of the room, slammed the paper down on the desk in front of him and cursed him out. Worst class I took in my life. I don't care who else you gotta take, but drop this class, and get the hell away from him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst professor at stj it would be lucky if u knew the material before taking the class. he expects u already had prior knowledge about the subject. he's not a good teacher. extra credit doesnt help at all! 3 questions on an exam?! can't understand him cuz he mumbles 2 much speaks 2 low. boring class was slow, uninteresting Find someone better!!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy was horrible! It takes a lot for me to not recommend a prof at all. Stay away from this guy! Even my advisor told me this after he saw my grades. The first half of the semester is managable if you take notes but after the midterm, it's all downhill from there. Transfer immediatley, ther's no hope. There was only 6 ppl left at the end!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had this guy back in 1989-1990 and all I remember is him constantly saying "hence of course" and "hmph?". That and the 45 point curves is all I remember. Horrible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO1302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

it's insulting that we pay money to be "taught" by this man. i learned more reading a chapter of the textbook than i have yet all year. he has been doing the same question on the board for the past 8 weeks. how is he still teaching?!?!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO1302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he's definitely not one u should opt 4 but not a class worth withdrawing from

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has this accent thats so hard to comprehend!Hes smart at what he does, but a horrible teacher. He makes macroeconomics harder to understand