Douglas Coate - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ

Professor: Douglas Coate

Department: Economics

College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you take him get ready to listen and write because he post all lectures online and you have to listen and take notes. All the exams are open notes but he ask really specific questions. If you take science or any hard courses dont take him because you have write a lot. Each lectures has 9 pages transcript. He doesnt tech economics random topic

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Some of his lectures were boring and repetitive some of them were very interesting and thought provoking. Theres 4 open notes exams all equally weighted thats it. He records lectures and posts them online meaning you dont have to go to class. Exam questions come from lectures and the book. Book wasnt a textbook it was a great non-fiction.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Its not that hard to pass this class. He only takes 4 Tests and exams are open notes. If you take good notes youll do good on his tests because his tests are very specific. Good luck!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: INTROMACRO102
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

coming to class isn't mandatory, literally 5-7 out of 80+ were in class. Lectures are really all over the place, needs to be more organized. You'll be given 4 exams, with 6-7 lectures questions and book questions as well with it. to really pass this class you have to put everything aside and focus mainly on this class. I wish you all the best.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an easy professor and you don't even have to work hard for this class. There are four tests and he allows you to use the notes you take, which makes it a lot easier. He uploads all the audio online so just stay home listen to the audio and take notes. You don't need to go to class. You also have to read a book which isn't that bad. Just liste

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not sure why everyone complains. Take good notes and you will pass the open notes exams. Also doesnt push the liberal agenda on students like most other professors. Would take again

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MACRO101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'll never understand why RU has prof like these. Coats's class is super easy make sure you take notes because you'll be tested on specific things. He curves a lot and if you fail this class then you're doing something wrong. He is a terrible prof. he doesnt care about his students, his ethical stance is morally incorrect and it is draining.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON0102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Coates class is a pain. You never have to go to class, but he tests you on specific questions and you can use notes. Dont bother signing up if your not willing to put in work, so many ppl complain about him, but theyre too lazy to take notes and put in effort. If you take good notes and atleast try to do work, youll be ok and he curves too

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: INTROMACRO102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

THE ONLY REASON I GOT AN A IS BECAUSE I KNEW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN I SIGNED UP! Lectures are boring, unorganized, and long, but recorded and online (aka you do not need to come to class). Exams are meticulous & the questions will be random, but it is open notes and there's a hefty curve. Only take if you are willing to listen and put in work at home.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INTROMACRO102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are VERY long(the lecture set can span from 40 mins to about 3 hours). The good thing is it is an open notes class so if you read the book and take very good notes in the lecture you shouldn't get an A. There is a very high curve in the class. Attendance is not mandatory bc all the lectures are online. I dont recommend taking this prof

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO102
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've had in 6 years as undergrad, 4 different schools. AVOID HIM AT ALL COSTS! Material presented in disorganized manner, no use of learning mgmt system, ineffective and uninteresting teaching method, content lacks quality and depth, lectures on his personal opinions and unrelated to subject matter, exams w/ irrelevant questions.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MACRO101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor, literally tells you on the first day that you do not need to go to class. Serious curve bc the grades are that bad. I got a 63 the first exam and it ended up being a b+. He records himself speaking and posts terrible transcripts online. The test itself is very unorganized and its multiple choice. Says its 60 questions but is 70+

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Didn't learn any Economics. Talks a lot about his own opinions. No one goes to class b/c he posts audio recordings. Open handwritten notes exams. VERY boring voice. Don't let the recordings pile up. Read the novels. Very specific questions on MC exams. Pay attn to numbers. All that can be heard during exams is massive flipping of papers.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tells u not to come to class, posts lectures online w/transripts, all exam are open notes BUT they must be handwritten. I downloaded the transcripts and fixed them as I listened as they dont pick up every word. Then I'd print them and whenever I had free time I would write them on notebook paper. Also READ the books. Curve is GREAT a 45 is a C so

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAC100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are all posted online and as so boring. He knows what he's taking about, but his voice puts you to sleep and he talks so slow. Doing his lectures were like torture. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU'RE A METICULOUS NOTE TAKER AND VERY DISCIPLINED!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MACRO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is a pain in the ass. You never need to show up to class since he posts his lectures online, but he tests you on EVERY DETAIL from his lectures. If you don't take amazing notes, you're screwed. But he never really talks about macro in his class, instead rambling about how global warming is a hoax. If you want to learn don't take him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MACRO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE. AVOID IF YOU CAN. EXAM QUESTIONS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH WHATS ASSIGNED 70% OF THE TIME. NOT EASY...

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MACRO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The questions he puts on his exams are questions you don't plan on studying. He wants you to literally know everything that is written in his readings. He fails half the class after each exams. The only way to pass his class is if you literally memorize everything word for word. DON'T TAKE HIM!!!!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MACRO1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Here's the deal- you don't show up to any classes, he literally tells you not to go. Four exams, all equally weighed. The exams are from his online lectures and are also open note. However- SUPER specific test questions. When taking notes, focus on numbers and be super clear and organized. If you do alright you should come out with a B.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MACRO101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

ONLY TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU'RE WILLING TO PUT IN THE WORK. I see so many people complain about how hard the class is but it isn't if you do all the notes. YOU LITERALLY DON'T HAVE TO KNOW ANYTHING/STUDY, JUST WRITE AMAZING NOTES. Pay attention to little details & read the book and you'll do well with the curve.