Terrence Decker - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Professor: Terrence Decker

Department: Economics

College: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you pay attention and read the book, which I recommend renting, you will pass. He's got a unique yet funny sense of humor. The only thing I didn't like was how he taught us so much about other things besides statistics. He seems to really enjoy what happens in the world and he tries to incorporate that into the class, but it is irrelevant.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• 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:

Mr. Decker is a very likable guy and it is easy to tell that he knows his stuff. Has an odd way of incorporating real world scenarios into his lectures but it helps make the class more interesting.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Decker is an interesting dude. The class material is not so easy but he does a good job at explaining everything. Tests are very related to the examples in class and to the current-world events he talks about. He LOVES Warren Buffet.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Decker's lectures focus more on business news than statistics. His tests revolve around business news and the textbook.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Decker is knowledgeable and gives clear guidelines for the class regarding expectations and grading. Class attendance is important and the textbook is only needed for homework. He is very willing to give help if you need it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Decker is an excellent professor for the course. He gives you a decent amount of assignments, and he provides curves for every exam. The method of doing well in the course is to just go over what he showed to the class. You'll be guaranteed at least a B or better.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Classes are based on 4 exams. First 3 is mandatory (duh) and covers topics learnt and he specifies these topics which will be tested and also gives us a sample paper for each tests which is helpful. 4th exam, the finals is optional if you are happy with your current standing. Not too difficult but the subject is boring. His lectures end early.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows his subject and does a pretty good job of relating it to students. Yes, there are random business facts but he tells you ahead of time that they will be on the test. The only thing I didn't like was that the tests sometimes contained random questions from the textbook we rarely used except for practice problems. Grading is lenient.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Decker was an awesome instructor. I enjoyed the class because he gave us extra credit questions called red items--which contains current news related to Business Stats, even though they were not mentioned in the book. On top of that, his exams were easy. You just need to look through the materials he provides for the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Decker is a great Professor who does a good job in explaining the content. He has a good sense of humor too. You must take notes and especially write down the random facts he gives you, they will be on the exam, then the class should be an easy A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON23Q
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am NOT a math person...I don't even know why I signed up for this class. After the first test, I was sure I would fail. By the end of the semester, I had a high B. You really have to do your part to pass this class. It IS NOT easy. Only 4 tests and that's about it grade-wise. But he does grade on a curve. Idk what happened, but I passed.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• 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:

Overall, the class was okay. Dr. Decker is a nice guy, but he is not the greatest teacher. The tests are mostly multiple choice, but are still hard and he doesn't tell you what is on them, so you have to study everything. I took it as a 4-week class and there was a LOT of information to process. Fortunately, he grades easy and there's a small curve

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives a lot of random facts unrelated to statistics but they will likely be on the tests. Obsessed with Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. He is funny sometimes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Decker is a very monotone professor. He grades on curve and it is nearly impossible to get less then a C in his class. I'd definitely suggest taking it form him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Decker is an awesome Stats teacher! Make sure you go to class or you'll have no clue what you're doing on exams. Study from the study guide and take notes! READ THE BOOK IF YOU WANT AN A IN THE CLASS!! Final is optional, if you're happy with the course grade at the end of the semester.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Interesting character. Good teacher, and great at relating what we learn in class to the business world.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Decker was one of my favorite professors. I have taken 2 courses with him. It is important to take notes, ask questions, and study hard for the tests. Tests are tough. As long as there is a GOOD effort made, you should receive a B in the class. Go over notes and practice problems repetitively to understand the concept. Great teacher!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrence is a great guy. His class has very few tests and has small assignments. He's really funny and is very nice. He lets the students vote if we want the tests on different days or assignments to be pushed back. Tests are fair. He's extremely knowledgeable so get ready to learn some cool stuff

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• 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:

The test were in-depth for a 4 week summer class but overall between the book and notes in red he was a fair teacher. I would take another class with him again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON231
• 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:

I loved his sense of humor and the variety of information he brought forth within the class. I had trouble with certain material and I would speak to him after class and he would be eager to evaluate my concerns. People say his lectures are dry and that he himself is "boring", but I think he's great!