Sheldon Novak - Pennsylvania State University - Abington, Abington, PA

Professor: Sheldon Novak

Department: Business

College: Pennsylvania State University - Abington, Abington, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you just wanna pass the course then take him, but you will not learn anything at all. Man should retire at this point. I wasted my money on this course because I did not learn a single thing and still got an A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON004
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Novak is easily the smartest man I've ever met and has a great sense of humor. His lectures are just him telling stories about his life but if you study the practice exams you'll get an A on the tests easy. Also lets you use a page of notes on all tests. Always there for you and very very nice and personable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

At first I was scared by Novak but as the semester went on he is a really nice guy and his class is soooo easy. It has a huge curve with the tests and the final is optional. Hes leaving after this semester though

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• 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:

Dr Novack is awesome! Two tests, optional third test and final. Massive curve. Uses many real world examples to teach. If you listen to what he tells you you will pass the course. Also does not use email.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not hard. If you show up and use the study guides the class is a breeze. He is a very nice guy with flexible office hours. Helped me a lot when I had trouble getting to class, he worked with me to boost my confidence. Overall his class is not bad at all and I would definitely take it again

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Poor, I do not know how this guy still has a teaching job. Did not teach a damn thing about finance. Would be a great class if one was writing his bio with all the BS stories he spouts.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor at Abington by a mile. Unfortunate for business majors that he is the only one who teaches FIN 301. If you're a finance major heading up to Smeal, you will not be prepared at all. You will learn absolutely nothing. Tells stories that couldn't possibly be true. If you're lazy and don't care about learning, this is the class for you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. Knows a lot about the material. Tells a lot of stories and the class can be boring at times. Really easy grader. Doesn't use textbooks at all and kinda teaches from his perspective which confused some students. As long as you take notes and learn what HE wants you to know, this class is an easy A

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid. Choose any other professor for this course. Grading is sometimes biased.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is not a good teacher for the ECON 104. Don't choose his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class ever taken. He gives lectures that are extremely boring and not very helpful. Almost everyone fails the tests and by drop add half the class drops. Do not buy the book its irrelevant. Pretty much if your nice to him and put in a little effort he lets you slide. Final is optional and NO ONE takes it, he says its really really hard.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• 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:

Best teacher ever!!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Only gives 2 tests that are required to take. Both are very hard. First test I got a 40 something on and on the second I got a 70. I received a B+ for the entire course. You will not need the textbooks so don't waiste your time or money on them. Get a 70 or higher on one of the first 2 tests and you'll do fine. Class recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• 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:

Dr. Novack is by far the coolest professor I've had at PSU. He is nice, but doesn't tolerate slacking or messing around. He is almost always available for help. His lectures and tests/projects focus more on real-world experience rather than course material, but at times can be vague and ambiguous. Absolutely recommended.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Can be incredibly vague, but it's hard to give him a bad rating when he's so willing to help you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• 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:

Great professor! It's almost impossible to fail his class. He gives 2 tests and the 3rd is optional if you need to bring up your grade. He gives everyone the benefit of the doubt. I'd definitely take him if I were you!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Failed his test with a 68 and got a B for the semester. Not easy to understand, tests are ridiculous. If you're a girl, he'll love you. Talk to him if you're not doing well, he'll help you, even though it's still unclear.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• 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:

Nice and funny guy essay test format just have to take 2 test doesn't require you to take the 3rd one unless you want to or need to his test are essay format doesn't require you to buy the book and tells you what you need to know for the tests just search up what he say on the internet and you should get at least a B in the class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• 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 a great professor! very knowledgeable! will help you in ANYWAY SHAPE OR FORM. it's a plus if you're a girl. ask him for help. he'll help you, you can call him or go to his HOUSE! he's there, you just have to reach him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class consists of 3 case studies, and 2 take-home exams. He will drop your lowest exam score and case score. Nice professor, but wouldn't recommend for serious ACCTG majors.