Professor: John Merrifield
Department: Economics
College: University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ECON2023
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Merrifield was one of, if not THE worst teachers Ive ever had. He often gets off topic, and likes to constantly remind you of how he likes to work with concrete. His slides for class are literally just pieces of paper that he wrote on with a marker and uploads upside down & sideways onto his webpage. Do NOT take this class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ECON2023
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
this is by far the worst professor I have had and I am a junior here. Does not know how to teach, talk and talks but never gets to the lesson. By all costs take anyone else but this man.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ECO2301
- Grade Received: F
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Don't take this professor at all cost. He does not teach adequately or explain himself when questions are asked. There is no way to study for his test and exams because he makes up his own questions that don't even come from the book. BEWARE to teach yourself!!!! Don't take him!!!!! He doesn't give extra credit so there is absolutely no way to pass
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Hopefully this professor will be the worst Ill ever have. Micro is a hard class for many people, but If you want a professor to actually teach you and who doesn't expect you to come in to lectures having understood the concepts already, do not take this class. This professor is a very respected economist but a bad professor. I don't recommend.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: ECON2013
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are very off topic and you might not learn from them. If you do the knewtons you will definitely learn something and in a better way then trying to listen to the actual points he talks about in class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- 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:
His lectures aren't very helpful. You spend the majority of the time trying to read the textbook and just teach yourself. Don't take this professor unless you have no choice!!
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very boring but all exams are online. His classes are discussions he doesnt actually teach anything
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
It was definitely not useful to go to class. He takes attendance but he didn't count it for a grade. There is alot of quizzes, but those count as homework. His tests are nothing like the homework and quizzes, however if you attend SI sessions and study you can possibly pass.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Surprisingly belittling prof. considering the amount of errors in his material. Don't point them out though because he will turn the conversation to your supposed poor grasp of the (frequently poor) material. Plenty of vague questions on HW and tests that conceivably have multiple correct answers, but "one is more correct."
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- 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:
DO NOT TAKE HIM if you screw up he tries to say that its not his fault.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This professor barely teaches in class but expects you to do well on the test. He also goes off topic very often while teaching. He says attendance is barely a part of your grade, but it's actually a whole 4%.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Bad Lectures really boring goes off topic a lot try to avoid getting this teacher if you go in with questions he will answer them. Other than that he expects you to know and read the book
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's a great guy but strays away from the topic every class session, and makes you feel like you're wasting your money on the course. If you took ECO in high school, the first couple chapters are a refresher so pull out those dusty notebooks. Knewton is easy, create a group chat for the course, help your classmates, and they'll help you
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Fanstasic professor, best I ever had. His lectures do not teach the material, he expects you to go into lectures having read the material. Lectures are meant to clear up questions regarding the readings. That being said stay on task and read the material, and you will excell in the class. He aslo gives extra credit as well and is freindly.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: ECON2023
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You WILL read in this class; lectures are discussions. There is so much extra credit for simply asking/ answering a question People who didnt read or try on the homework will tell you he is a bad professor but even when I failed my first exam, I got an A in the class. Hes a really funny and nice professor, you just MUST read. Micro is just hard.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: ECO3253
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
You know what. I was going to be rude at first but hes actually ok. Its a tough class. I would highly suggest you look over the homework for exams or maybe even create a study guide from it, then when taking the exam use it, bc its basically the homework. its online , if youre struggling, do all extra credit , its gonna help you in the end.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: ECO3253
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The most respected professor at UTSA, He is great and caring. The class seems hard because many students are not well prepared at the lower level of intro to micro and macro. If you read well and participate you almost guaranteed to pass the class. He a really renowned economist so he doesn't take any BS when it comes to Economics analysis.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class can be very hard for a lot of people since his class is for clarification. He wasn't very good explainer but he tried his best to help. Reach out to him during office hours for help. It helped me get A's from a C. Tests are base on the homework, Final based on the old tests.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- 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:
HIGHLY suggest taking a different prof. He treats his class as more of a Q&A session or a "reinforcement" so pretty much teach yourself. He provides online videos that are basically the same things he says in class and a free textbook to "save you money" but makes you pay around $80 just for attendance and practice quiz apps...
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: ECO2023
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Merrifield is a good professor, you must put in time outside of class. Study homework and top hat questions and you will do fine on the tests. People who say he is difficult are not applying themselves, or don't show up to class. Show up, read, study, and you will do great.
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