Ward Curran - Trinity College, Hartford, CT

Professor: Ward Curran

Department: Economics

College: Trinity College, Hartford, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON459
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor! If you don't like the material, don't take corporate finance! He is a true master at what he does, teaching, and helping students understand the world of corporate finance.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although he may be a smart man, it does not translate to the good teaching. He has so much in his head that the lectures are hard to fallow. I have never been so dis-interrested in lectures before.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

most unenthused, most unapproachable, not helpful, not clear professor I have ever encountered

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Is a brilliant professor! Is extremely helpful outside of the class and truly looks out for his students. definitly take one of his classes

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I tried very hard to stay awake in his class.. after a while i just stopped going to class.. There is no point in going to his class.. He just rambles on about stuff, that are very remotely connected to the subject matter. I just read the book.. but he is an easy grader.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON248
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I dont know if my attention was lagging when I took this class, but i remember laughing at the total crazy nonsence rambling coming out of his mouth durring class. Clearly has been teaching for a while and seems a little board of running through the routine. Quality guy, true Trinitian

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Smart, loves teaching, insightful. Those of you who are complaining--why didn't ya do the readings? He won't repeat what's in the book, he'll say much more. Gives a little bit too many handouts though. Yeah, and math in this course is sooooooo easy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Having the benefit of completing a degree prior to coming to Trinity, I can say with some meaning that I have never seen a Prof willing to give tutorial reviews on fri at 9:30PM, and on sundays. His dedication and willingness to help students is remarkable. You will get information beyond the book.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CORPFIN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

While he rambles during his lectures, he is one of the brightest and nicest professors on campus. He also looks out for his students, giving recommendations and providing contacts. He is a better resource than career services for finding finance jobs.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Although lectures are sometimes unclear, is very helpful on a one-on-one basis. One of the smartest professors at Trinity.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great teacher, really helpful, always willing to talk, really really smart guy. he will bore you at times, but over all, i'd say his class is easier than other intro econ teachers.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Curran has a sense of humor. He's just ready to retire, but loves the kids. Hes unclear because he rambles until someone asks a question. To those taking a class with him: do the reading, and come to class with questions. Interrupt his ramblings and

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

His lectures do not have much relevance to the text material. I took an AP level Econ course in high school; having not taken this course, I probably would have done very poorly in Curran's class. He doesn't seem to enjoy teaching 101, either.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not enthusiastic about teaching 101. Hard to follow and unclear. Also somewhat arrogant. I think he dislikes teaching 101 b/c it's beneath him. Very low marks there. Not sure about higher level courses.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very smart, but sometimes a little unclear in lectures. Regardless, you come out of the class knowing a lot more about the corporate finance than you realizes. One of Trinity's treasures.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FINANCE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Curran is very smart however don't expect to learn much from him

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows everything about economics, but he doesn't share the knowledge in a clear manner. Don't take him at 8:30, he's rather monotonous and I found myself falling asleep more times than not. Maybe a better prof for higher level courses, but not intro.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The guy is brilliant. I wish we could trade brains.