Tim Kane - University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX

Professor: Tim Kane

Department: Economics

College: University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON2302
• 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:

Dr. Kane is a wonderful teacher. He is very knowledgeable, fair and helpful. He gives very challenging written tests, but he gives multiple chances to earn extra credit (papers and such). So,although his tests are difficult, he gives you plenty of opportunity to work hard and achieve an A even if your test scores are sub-par. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON5300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He did not know how to use blackboard. Had us subscribe to wall street for discussions, nothing over it on the tests. First test was scheduled right before the drop date, it took some persuasion to get him to start a blackboard so we could receive our grade before the drop date. No exam review, in class exam essays and graded to his discretion

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON3314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kane is very knowledgeable but also highly demanding of his students. Be prepared to work hard. He is one of the most Libertarian people I have met, hates Obama (he's not afraid to show it), and when answering questions in class, make sure you know what you're talking about because he will hound you with why why why and then how does that apply

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON5320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Needs to retire. I learned nothing!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON3314
• 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:

Dr. Kane is hard, but he is a very good teacher. If you show up to class every day, pay attention to his lectures, and study on your own then you will learn a lot from him. If you're looking for an easy class then this is not the professor for you, but as an economics major I enjoyed his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON3314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He uses his class as a platform to spout his right-wing talking points. His class is more about how Obama is ruining America than it was econ. He lies in class, claiming that global warming isn't real and he even made a reference to Obama not being an American. He grades based on how much he agrees with you so you better be a Glenn Beck viewer.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON2302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kane probably knows more about economics than any 50 people put together. But good luck with his class. 8am on the dot. The entire class is lecture/note/graph taking. Tests are extremely hard. All essay questions and every test is worth 25% of your grade. Constant reference to healthcare, which is, in my opinion, pointless. Do not take.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON2302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy really needs a more solid grade based system. The subjective nature of everything in his class is really frustrating. Trying to debate a grade, that he merely decided upon, is a waste of time. Not a mean guy, but very hard to work with.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very intelligent and competent professor. Yes he is demanding, but you learn alot from him. Those complaining about how difficult he is are simply lazy. None of his assignments are useless, and his tests are very fair.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON2302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

In my 3 years of college so far, this is by far my least favorite teacher that I've had. 8:00 am class and he makes students leave if they're 2 minutes late! Terrible class. all essay tests, and his grading is very tough.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON2302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AVOID HIS CLASSES...does not care about your grade or you...all tests are essay and as far as answering the questions GOOD LUCK! because they are vague and if its not exactly right then its not right at all, the toughest grading teacher i have had...if you want to make a good grade in this class you have to study all the time...DO NOT take him

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON2302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult professor, has no tolerance what so ever for tardiness and will "insist" that you leave, even if you are 2 or 3 min. late. Test questions are vague and subjective (all essay), makes for a GPA killer. Avoid his class if at all possible.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON2302
• 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:

BAD. I am still in the class, and I know ppl looking for econ prof, but don't get KANE. 8 in the morning. come at 8:05 he will kick you out. tests all essay+2 books. very shady questions. last test we took, here is the class avg. A=1, B=7. C=7, D=8, F=24. F's are all 40. Do not take.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON2302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really hard. Good teacher, but again really hard

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON2302
• 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:

Although Extremely tough, he is a great teacher. He knows economics so well that if you aren't willing to pay attention in the class and come EVERY day then you will fail. I learned A LOT in this class and would reccomend it if you are willing to pay attn. Not the nicest guy in the world but just don't show up late and you will have no problems.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON5320
• 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:

He is rude to his students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Kane is a very helpful and understanding professor. He does everything he can to help througout the semester. Although his tests are all essay, he takes into consideration about what you have learned. He is a very good professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON5300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a challenging teacher who gets as much as he can out of his students. He is likely the best teacher I have ever had, and very helpful when I went to ask for advice. I can't say enough about how much I learned, but you will have to work.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON23024320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Kane for four courses. He has high standards and expectations, but he makes sure to present Economic situations in different ways, such as algebraically, graphically, and with real-world examples, is available and willing to help his students, and very encouraging of questions. He is part of the reason I changed my minor to Economics.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class is incredibly hard.. That's pretty much all there is too it.