Mike Olds - Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Professor: Mike Olds

Department: Economics

College: Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher. Got an A in the class without doing extra credit but tests are exremely hard. Have too study really hard to get an A. Alot of points in the class participate in classroom discussions and do extra credit and you will pass. Definantly one of my favorite professors at OCC.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A.Gives a nice curve, offers plenty of extra credit, and gives a good amount of points for attendance/participation. Tests are hard but the other stuff cancels it out. I got D'd on my tests, C's on quizzes did all the hw, did the xtra credit, alright on the papers and ended up with an A. Lectures are boring, but see him in his office hours!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON175
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Olds for Macroecon. He's a really cool older man. His class isn't too hard, but his test are terrible! The quizzes are pretty hard too. He does curve, but the busy work he gives should make up for the bad grades on the test. Overall he's not too bad and i'd take him again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is so cute, he really tries to explain things clearly but they come out jumbled/confusing. the little bit i learned i learned by the online hw. tests very hard. he tries to make it interesting but VERY BORING, no one pays attention in class (sleeping, angry birds, fb,etc). no need for book, its online

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has a hard time explaining things clearly. For the most part you will "think" you understand it, but you'll never feel truly confident that you're right. Also, the tests are TERRIBLY written, and are very tricky and subjective. Lots of busy work too: online hw, essay, journal, indicators, extra credit. Not my style--but still got an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Olds is a really nice man and is actually really funny, he reminds me of the Fonz. Sadly, I wasnt very motivated to attend class or to pay attention because all of his notes were available online. You have to work hard on your own time for your grade, but then again econ isnt the easiest subject for most people.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Olds IS AWESOME!! He is one of the best professor i ever had .. Helpful and Nice! Too bad i think he is retiring soon .. :( I wish i could take more classes from himm ..

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's such a nice guy and very helpful. His class is demanding since he gives 8 hw sets, 1 journal, 1 essay, 10 quizzes, and 4 exams. Also gives 20points extra credit for community service. Tests are really hard and tricky, but he curves the class. I got a D on ALL my tests, but did good on the hw etc and still got an A in the class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Olds is one of the most engaging professors I've ever had. He makes a dry (and sometimes confusing) subject extremely accessible. Provides really helpful notes online of each chapter that he follows through in his lectures. Tests are not rough if you pay attention to his lectures. Really helpful during office hours.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECONA180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice teacher! He is very helpful if you have any questions or doubts. As long as you religiously attend his class and read his notes on the blackboard A is for sure to get. I personally am at B, because I didn't really study that seriously. Best teacher to learn Micro or Macro Economics. I'm going to take his Micro class next semester.Cheers!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice guy but his tests are insane! Only 2 A's in my class of 130 students...take it with someone else.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I like his lectures but he moves fast so they're almost useless unless you can write fast. Thus you are forced to do a lot of learning on your own. Most of the class is done online. And he gives you last terms tests, which is a huge help.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a fabulous class!Professor Olds is charismatic and handles a large lecture class very well.He is funny and entertaining.He encourages a lot of class participation,which is refreshing.He explains the material well.He responds to students' discussion board posts personally,and is available over IM before tests. Both smart and approachable!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MICRO180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was a little tough...really pay attention in class......he gives you extra credit....grades with a curve....the quizes are not so hard but the test are hard....they are all just worded funny....you are given onling homework that is really easy....he is a very understandable teacher and will help you understand whatever you don't get

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There will be lots of works but you'll learn: lots HW, but easy enough. Easy journals & indicator. Tough essay grader, so be sure u know what u talk about (I D 1st A 2nd) Try to get D on quiz and exam. Do extra credit, and u will B his class all thx to his curve. He's very nice and helpful, come to his office hour. Not recommend if u take 15+ units

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Olds is a great professor whom I've ever taken at OCC. I took his class summer 2008. Even I'm international student, he helped me study well and he gave me cofidence. I was lucky for taking his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MACRO180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's not that easy, i thought his class was kinda hard.However everyone passed but he had to curve the grades which totally helped.His lectures were slow but interesting to me.U have homework online, two papers to write which are easy, and the exams.His class is passable, but not the easiest teacher.Just study the study quides very very well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

overall good professor. very helpful. the old practice exams are very helpful as well. tests are kind of tricky, but if you study, you should have no problem.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is one of the best professors in OCC. He is a great individual as well. If you visit his office at least once- he will definitely help you reach the grade that you want to attain.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Study his practice exams (he has exams from previous semesters posted on his website) for upcoming exams, and you'll be fine. Plenty of extra credit opportunities. Attend class, visit him during office hours, and you'll receive an easy A. Guy may be boring but he is definitely helpful and cares about his students.