Ronald Halcrow - Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA

Professor: Ronald Halcrow

Department: Economics

College: Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• 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:

Pretty decent online class. You have to read in order to get good grades on the quizzes and tests. Emails pretty fast!

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great and fair teacher. Eco 101 is a tough class if no teacher present to explain things , but hes class is cleared. Quizzes every wk. Gives EXTRA CREDIT to help! The bad: he replies to emails within 1 or 2 days. If you are in the middle of assignment and need quick response, you might need to leave it for the next day or figure it out yourself.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Economics is a hard class to comprehend without an instructors input but the reviews on the other instructors are marginal too so it's probably a similar experience. Absolutely no input from instructor whatsoever so this review is really about the class itself. Quiz every week, 4 tests that are challenging but very similar to quiz. Challenging

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Even though I have only met him in person twice, his online class was pretty informative and interesting. The tests are pretty hard though and you definitely have to study a lot in order to get a good grade. But overall it was an interesting class and I learned a lot about the basic principles of Economics.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Econ sucks... Doesn't matter if you take it online or in class.. I took Econ 102 in class and I feel you grasp material better that way but the test and quizzes are a lot harder than this online version. So if you want to grasp the material then take it in class, for an easier do it at your pace class do online.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

one Quiz each week, you get 3 tries to better your grade. Tests go along with quizzes and homework. I finished with an 89 and he bumped me up to an A! I would highly recommend taking his online classes. Had him for Macro & Micro Economics.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON102MICRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his class online for microeconomics, so its unfair to really rate the professor when in actuality, the rating is on the class itself. I have heard that the actually class setting for this class is much harder than taking it online. This class has everything you need to do well, including lectures, e book, and practice quizzes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

nice guy..responds to emails quickly...do not wait till the last minute to do your quizzes and tests though for the online class. you get 3 attempts for quizzes and the best score counts, so use them.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his online course and the only time we heard from him was when he made announcements. Make sure to read the book and do the study guide/weekly quizzes and you will do well in his class. Good luck

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON101H
• 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:

Smart, personable guy. His lectures can get a little dry at times (even for an econ major) but overall he does a pretty good job at keeping the class interested. He has a little ideological tinge but who doesn't. Personally I preferred it since it challenged my own beliefs. Shame he's leaving AVC though, I still need to take micro!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Took Halcrow's Honors course and it was definitely a fun and interesting class. Was glad at the opportunity to take this course with such a dynamic professor that made every lecture interesting and relative to the subject at hand. Truely had a passion to teach and had fun while doing it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• 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:

I've learned that I hate economics!!!! But Prof. Halcrow is very fair,tries to help you understand, and is a really nice guy. I took him for macro and micro, and somehow passed both. I'm not sure if I would have made it with another prof. The test are super hard,and the subject matter is complicated, but do your homework and you should be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• 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:

I took his class online over the summer, and although it was tough, he was there to help whenever needed. He is very lenient and really wants his students to succeed!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He scatters a lot when he lectures, and sometimes doesn't clarify it. Otherwise he is a good teacher, and easy to do the work. Recommend on taking him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Halcrow was a good teacher. He really catered to the needs of the class, and is willing to help if you don't understand. The tests are difficult, but not impossible. Will definitely take another class of his if I can.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

HE IS A COOL TEACHER. THE TETS ARE HARD SO U NEED TO STUDY A LOT. THE HOMEWORK IS ONLINE. WELL IF U WANT TO COULD BUY TEH BOOK OR NOT CUZ EVERYTHING IS ONLINE.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very nice teacher, funny only because he makes jokes that arnt funny and laughs at himself :). The online test are not a joke you HAVE to read in order to do well. Ive spent many hours studying for this class. Overall the class is fine. I hate economics, but he makes it seem pretty alright.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor is quick to respond to emails and helpful with any problems you have. Towards the end of the course I got overwhelmed with the amount of tests and reading. If you hit the books hard, you'll do fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Really cool guy. Really shows an interest in the subject, and really does a good job explaining the concepts of economics. He's understanding of busy students, and very helpful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Great teacher, thoroughly explained material. I liked his jokes. Must allocate time for reading the chapter before class, and for online homework! Expect to spend many hours studding! Reading & printing the ?E-Book? was difficult so I recommend buying the book! I?m happy I enrolled. I learned a lot & actually felt like I was in college!