Charles Sicotte - Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Professor: Charles Sicotte

Department: Economics

College: Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 2H010
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sicotte is a great teacher. I was just definitely not mentally prepared for a 4 week hybrid class. I loved the material in the class and the launchpad interface was very helpful. The class was just too quick for me. It was just not enough time to absorb information for me.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was one of the hardest classes I've taken at RVC. Micro in general is a hard class but this was super hard. His lectures were confusing and I was lost most of the semester. Thankfully he curves grades so a 75% is a B.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice guy, but the subject is just VERY hard

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice guy and likes what he does, but his lectures don't really have anything to do with the material and are really useless. I had to teach myself everything which was really hard, but he does allow you to use cheat sheets for tests.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, just don't take early in the morning, since he has a soothing voice.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great explanations in class. Really takes time to make sure everyone understands.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECO110
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This IS THE MAN. HE IS THE ECONOMICS MACHINE. The class is super easy if you actually go to it. The only bad part is that he talks a lot about his personal life and I really didn't care about his water heater/life-etc. But he is really easy. I also didn't like the fact we used a 3rd party website for the homework

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECO111
• 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 Sicotte is a great professor and really does want you to succeed in the class. If you have questions or problems, ASK! He's patient and willing to help. It's not the easiest course, but you learn a lot. I took both Macro and Micro and really enjoyed it and would recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO110
• 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:

Mr Sicotte is a steady, even instructor who clearly tests on the material he teaches. He's available when he says he is, and offers his opinions as just opinions. He doesn't propagandize, and teaches the Mises and Keynesian models equally. Really enjoyed his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class is hard. He only lectures, doesn't write much on the board. Doesn't explain things very well. Tests are hard

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for ECO 110 and 111. He's good at explaining everything and will help you if you need it. He makes the subject matter easier to understand. The homework isn't too bad and the tests are a bit hard so study!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tests are over about 3 chapters. His lectures are a little long and sometimes are more stories and opinions rather then the material that is going to show up on your tests. No cumulative final just the last 4 chapters. He lets you have a front and back sheet of paper for each test (including the final). Take the reading hw seriously it will help

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Loves it when students involve themselves in discussion (I found this to be the best time to insert real world issues to in class discussion). Loves Economics and is really good at what he does and knows what he's talking about. I took him for both Macro and Micro. Go to class and you'll be fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He LOVES economics, but I would suggest taking his class later in the day and not in the early morning. He wants students to interact with him and participate to be involved in discussion. His tests are somewhat hard if you do not study, but you will be fine if you just look over the chapters and homework. Sicotte knows what he is teaching.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff! He likes student asking him question, just ask! He definitely will help you out. You will need to register for LanuchPad, doing LearningCurve and Graded Homework(quiz), you'll get 2 attempt to take the quiz. Pay attention and organise your cheat sheet will help a lot!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sicotte has good intentions, but the class was fairly difficult. Never seeked out in-person help outside of class (didn't have time), but he didn't exactly offer it either. Only class I've gotten worse than an A in at RVC. Definitely have to study to get an A. Tests are wordy and difficult. Very dry personality, but a decent teacher overall.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

All the homework and quizes are online. Tests are a majority of your grade and can be very difficult because they are mostly concept questions. Lets you use a cheet sheet for the tests and has the best grading scale!! Powerpoints are online too, really not necessary to go to class all the time.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Prof Sicotte's class. I had him for Macro Economics and I plan to take Micro Economics with him. In his class you have chapter Learning Curve assignments as well as chapter quizes all done online! Test can be tough but he lets you use a full sheet front and back on the test. He can seem boring at times but he knows his stuff!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, nice guy, knows his stuff. Took him for summer session one. You can easily pass the class if you do all the online homework and quizzes. It is the tests that are a little more difficult, however he allows one sheet of notes front and back.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Economics is SO boring, but he makes it even worse. Nice man and loves Econ, but all he does is read his PowerPoints. Homework is super easy, and you get three tries on the quizzes. For exams its like trying to read a different language. Good luck if you take him.