William Bratton - Oakland Community College - Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI

Professor: William Bratton

Department: Economics

College: Oakland Community College - Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON2620
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Prof Bratton for Micro and Macro back to back, the man is a gem lol, he's old school, but he's so easy to follow. if you take notes from the board, you never need to crack the book, everything on every test is written on the board. Again, take notes on everything he writes on the board and you get an A. (you cant miss a class)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO2610
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed going to Bratton's class. You have lectures each class, which he tries to make as enjoyable as Econ can possibly be. 5 Exams lowest grade is dropped. Exams are what he lectured on so take good notes. Food isn't allowed but you can step out to eat. Drinks are allowed. Breaks are given. Overall great professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECN2620
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Bratton is the best! Attendance is not mandatory but notes are a must in order to pass the class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO2610
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class was such a breeze. I am not a fan of econ, but his exams are so simple. He gives you a study guide that he follows through and literally gives you the answer to each and every question, and writes it on the board. This class is a memorization class. I studied for a couple of hours the night before an exam and always got an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO2610
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Bratton is the best. He made Econ very fun! Show up, take good notes, and you will do fine. Exams have no tricks and they cover the notes word for word! I studied maybe an hour the day before the exam and an hour before the exam and I got almost 100% on each of them. TAKE HIM!!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO2620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I find economics boring, as I'm sure many people do. Both micro and marco econ are required for my degree so I had to take them. I wasn't sure what to expect but right away Professor Bratton was calm, kind, and funny. He makes Econ as easy as possible to understand. No book needed, no homework. He is extremely helpful and explains things well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECN2620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Lectures each class, no book needed. Gives worksheets for chapters. Although my test grades sucked because i'm not too good at short answer questions when testing, he gives a great deal of extra credit to help your grade. Hilarious during lectures. I'd definitely take him again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECO2620
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Love this class and I took Eco 2610&2620 and got an A on both. He is the best teacher I have ever had. I recommend him

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECN2620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If your not good with short answer questions for test like me dont take! His class is based off of only test no quizes barely extra credit and nothing is multiple choice I took him because of the awesome reviews he had but if econ is not your first love I wouldnt recommend you can pass if you stufy every single day the material but working but hard

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO2610
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took him a year ago and he's amazing! You have group quizzes. As long as you pay attention and write down good notes you'll pass!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is really great teacher, one of my best so far. The lecture kind of slow, because he wants to make sure that everyone understand the material. he don't mind explain the point if you ask. I really respect him. do not hesitate to take him

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON2610
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor! I am so happy I took this class. I will be taking his Econ 2620 class as well. I refuse to take Econ with any other Professor!! By far one of the best at OCC.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO2620
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Bratton was a great teacher. If you show up every class and just listen, you will get every answer you need for the exams. I loved his class. He was funny and I feel like I learned alot from him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO2610
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I learned a lot from this class. it was a eye opener for me. it made me understand how financially the government works. he only gives you the stuff you really need in your life. he is not going to waste your time. he is probably the best professor I have ever seen.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO2620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. He went through the lesson so you can understand. The test was the lecture , so make sure you take good notes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO2620
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Show up and take notes and you will get an A. His tests cover exactly what he lectures on and he makes sure to be very clear about what to expect. There is no homework so just take the time to study your notes before tests and you'll be fine. Textbook is not necessary.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO2620
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Show up to class and get your notes and you'll pass the tests. No hw assigned. I recommend

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO2610
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is an excellent instructor. Class was organized by handouts; in-class lecture he went down the sheet point by point. Take notes, study them, that is exactly the material that is on the exams. It took a little work (and attendance is a must) but I got a fairly easy A and *I actually learned some things about economics!!!* Would take again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO2610
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's very straightforward and his tests are fair and cover exactly what he lectures on, you don't even need to buy the text book. Show up and take notes and you'll do fine. He has a very dry sense of humor and understands not everyone is going to be super interested in the subject.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO2610
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very cool guy. The class is easy as long as you attend class and take notes. Your grade will be 4 total tests which are all based off of the notes that he gives, so if you take good notes, you will get an A.