John Ruggiero - University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

Professor: John Ruggiero

Department: Economics

College: University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Missed the entire second half of the semester and still got an A in the class. Really easy and he added 10 points to everyone's grade just because.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is honestly one of the funniest people I've ever met. The class is extremely test heavy so if you are not a good test taker I would not take him. However, he gives you all the tools you need to succeed. Overall, a solid choice.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you get offended too easily and are too sensitive to a joke, then don't take him. Ruggiero is hilarious and not like your typical dry personality professors. He's easily approachable and as long as you do the homework and actually make somewhat of an effort, then the class is pretty manageable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely take him for Microecon. Attendance is optional but you should go to lecture. Great guy, he jokes around a lot. Go to office hours and he will always answer questions/go over practice problems with you. The tests can be difficult but he gives the homework a lot of points to balance your grade. If you put in effort you'll be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

only a few only online home works and 4 exams total, so there are not many grades to go off of

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• 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:

Ruggiero is a great professor. He can say some very interesting things but his stories are pretty comical. I recommend taking him for Micro. All his tests are multiple choice. He is very helpful during office hours.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice and funny guy, made the class fun. I really enjoyed his humor. However, I didn't like the way he taught because he taught as if it were a review session. The homework is pointless but it's a really good grade boaster. His tests are really hard, but he gives a very generous curve at the end of the semester.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good teacher and I genuinely learned. He is also super funny. If you go to class, take notes, and study for the tests you'll be fine. He has easy homework grades that will give you a boost and the final is curved a ton.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• 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:

This prof has very disorganized lectures that are difficult to follow. He doesn't use powerpoints or any type of guided notes so his lectures seem really sporadic and confusing. Your notes will be all over the place so it's very hard to study from them. On the plus side, he gives a huge curve for your final grade, so that's nice. Wouldn't reccomend

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy who is absolutely hilarious in class. Is very clear and concise when presenting the material and is always available for his office hours.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ruggerio is fantastic. He could be considered offensive but he is hilarious. He's a great teacher and his office hours help a ton. Pay attention in class and take good notes and the tests will be easy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

lectures all class and makes the info harder than it actually is. read the online book notes and highlighted practice problems. the 3 tests are the only grades

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just read his twitter, it explains him. God touches the grade book when he submits grades. Best option for introductory economics. GO TO OFFICE HOURShella extra credit, it's the mistake a lot of students make. Become the biggest Tribe fan in America and buy the online code not the book. 3 tests + THE final & homework assignments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really solid choice. The class isn't too difficult, and if you pay attention in class, you'll do fine on the exams. He's hilarious, although sometimes he takes it too far. He's intimidating at first but once you get to know him, you see that he's a very genuine guy. Honestly, the class is pretty stress-free. I can't complain.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• 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:

I got a decent grade in this class but I feel that I didn't actually learn anything. Definitely go to office hours for the extra credit. He's very sarcastic but sometimes takes it too far, especially for a class of 200+ students.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO201
• 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:

He was entertaining to watch during class, but I feel like it was harder to learn because he would go really fast. I always had to go to his office hours because I didn't understand the homework. But the good news was that he gives age amount of extra credit for going. So I ended up getting a decent grade. He does joke around a lot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had this guy for three hours on Tuesday nights once a week, and he tried to make it as enjoyable as he could for all of us. He was funny, he talked sports, and actually made econ somewhat relatable. He lectures a lot, but he posts notes online. If you go to his office hours he will give you bonus points. Tests are okay, just study. Great Prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a funny guy and makes class interesting. He's a good teacher and definitely would take again. You have to work for it but he sets you up pretty well for tests. First test is rough but you get the hang of it. Office hours are bonus points and he will bump your grade up if you come to them.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ruggiero is the once in a lifetime kinda teachers. He was the best teacher I've ever had. My class met once every tues from 6:35-9:15pm. He made it enjoyable, gave us a break, &tried his hardest to let us out early while perfectly teaching everything. True gem in &outside the classroom. He knows his sports, econ, &how to make you laugh.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had... the tests are hard but if you go to office hours he helps a lot and gives bonus points! Super understanding and helpful!