Minehiro Inouye - El Camino College, Torrance, CA

Professor: Minehiro Inouye

Department: Economics

College: El Camino College, Torrance, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take a different Econ professor. I took ALOT of notes in the beginning & it did not help me for the tests. He creates his own assignments that are not well structured, literally he squeezes all the questions on one page & the font is like size 8. I tried in this class and did not receive the grade I wished. Lectures+assignments are confusing&hard.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this guy. I have no respect for this guy because he does not care for his students. I tried my hardest to understand the material, but he just did not make sense. I have no clue how students can pay attention to him for 2 hours of rambling about a subject that was made up by the government. Avoid him at all costs or you'll retake it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• 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 professor is terrible. All he does is talk but everything he says is unorganized. he does not lecture well, you will forever be confused about the material. The tests are very hard and his lectures are useless. he's not good at explaining he just writes on the board and expects u to grasp the material. a lot of graphs. a lot of hw. hard grader

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON2
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Do not take his class for Econ2. Book was utterly useless because he doesn't teach by the book. Inouye's lecture revolves around one example of a graph that won't be of any use on the homework. The homework grading solely revolves around the quantity of beers he finished. Exams: 60% essay 40% MC. He assigns Extra credit, gave EVERYONE a zero...

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Just finished his class and can say that the course is ridiculously easy so I'm confused as to why he's rated so poorly. Don't buy the textbook since you won't ever use it, just make sure you pay attention in the class. He's a pretty funny guy but can go a little overboard with the jokes. Definitely recommend taking him for Econ 1.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Don't take economics with this professor. He spends most of class time storytelling and then barely mentions test material. He doesn't explain the concepts in a way that's easy for a beginner to understand, and his lectures are very confusing. The book is optional but I recommend getting it, most of his lectures are based on it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The lectures are repetative--you'll hear the same information several times over several class meetings--but it means that if you miss a day, you probably won't miss much. Participation earns extra credit points. If you take notes and raise your hand occasionally (even if you're just guessing) you'll do fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON1B
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you participate in class and do homework you will past his class. Take notes on whatever he writes on the board.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took him for Econ 1 & 2 and got a B both semesters. His lectures don't match up to the homework AT ALL so you'll be completely confused, but he grades it on correctness & you also need to understand hw to do well on tests, so WORK ON HW WITH OTHER KIDS IN THE CLASS! That's the only way you'll get it.. AND, opt for the essay test, he grades easy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON2
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you already know econ this may be easy for you because he will not teach it to you. Youtube AC/DC is your friend. He will test you on everything he didn't get around to thoroughly. He is rude very unprofessional and will cut you off when speaking. During lecture he will spend countless time on storytelling instead of key concepts. RUN! FAST!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He knows his stuff but he's more of an old-school type of professor. So if you're into Econ or if it's your major and if you're okay with making your life more difficult take him :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• 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:

The best professor you will ever take. He is a god, and you will get an A guaranteed,

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Everything on the tests is in the lectures, even if you dont understand something he will go over it until you get it. Easy worksheets for points, recommend taking for easy A

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took his class for Winter. As expected there was a lot of things to cover within a very little time. If you pay attention to his lectures and take good notes that is all you need to pass this class. It is necessary that you clear any doubts by asking questions from him because some areas are a little heavy on the theoretical side.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you understand the material, you will do well. His tests are easy, however, he is a horrible teacher. Lectures are long, slow, and repetitive. He's very rude and always has an attitude when you ask him a question. Do yourself a favor and opt for another professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible choice. Unless you have an uncanny ability to understand economics DO NOT TAKE his class. He is a tough grader, talks about non-topical nonsense, offers no help during office hours. Should have dropped the class, instead of dropping my gpa. Also he speaks like he wants you are supposed to complete his train of thought, its pretty weird.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

just keeps talking about the same things he talked about on day 1 as the work he gives out becomes harder and harder it seems like an easy pass the first few weeks and as the date to drop with no W passes you realize the huge mistake you have just made

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't be deceived by other comments. His lectures are long, rude when you asked about your grade, repetitive, and talks slow. He gives extra credits. He doesnt follow his own syllabus. Tests are so so. Few opportunities to gain points. Fail one test and you're doomed. Book is not needed. He is okay but I still don't recommend him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON2
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I only took him again because he was the only teacher left. You never know when you will get HW, so definitely stay til the end. Most material is repetitive everyday, but it all adds up together. You do not need the book! Everything you need to know is in his lectures. You may fall asleep. Take advantage of the Extra Credit. You will need it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have had. Don't buy the book because it won't help you. Not very much of what he teaches is even in the book. He was not helpful at all during his office hours, and was quite rude. His lectures are boring and repetitive. In order to do good in the class you must write down EVERYTHING he says. Try to take a different professor.