Carol Sweeney - Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL

Professor: Carol Sweeney

Department: Economics

College: Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this class at 7:30 am missed a couple classes and the days rarely anyone shows up, she uses attendance as a grade. On the syllabus, it says pop quizzes at the end of the chapter but she does it the day after assigning the readings for that chapter and its only 2-5 questions so getting a good grade is very unlikely. If you have her good luck.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO1000
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

if you skip her class you will not pass. so many grades and reminders are in class and you cannot make them up. its practically impossible to study for her exams unless you continuously keep rereading the book or wanna watch videos 100 times over. but you must go to class i cannot stress it enough.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECP3006
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is my third time taking Sweeney, and I'll do it again if I can. Having her as a professor is one of the few times I genuinely enjoy going to class. Yes- you have to read the book, attend class, & understand the material, but if you really try then she will give you all the help she can. I will admit that exams are difficult, not impossible.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take this professor if you want to genuinely learn about macroeconomics - but do not expect to earn a good grade. Lectures in class were very enjoyable and probably one of the first classes in which I learned a lot about things that were very relevant and important. BUT, tests were like another language. Nothing from lecture was put on the test.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAC2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are great, she gives real life examples to help you understand. Funny. Test can be difficult, and they are 75% of your grade. In class assignments done in pairs usually and about one a week typically. Attendance is graded, and easy points. NO extra credit so make sure you do the work. Many people drop the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests are very difficult and heavily weighted

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECO1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I do not recommend Sweeny. Took her online class. Terrible communicator, was rude when she responded to maybe one of my emails out of 10, and is not clear about any her assignments, quizzes, tests. Did a discussion once a week, and I never got over a 3/5, following all directions she provided. TOUGH GRADER

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MACRO2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was a difficult class, I was not a fan of the teaching style, just because it didn't help at all with the tests (which are heavily weighted). She seems intimidating in the class room, but going to her office hours will show you she really cares and wants you to succeed. I would recommend knowing the material before coming to class, POP QUIZZES

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO1000
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

took her class online, gives way too many assignments, isn't clear about what she wants, and didn't end up following her syllabus. be prepared to devote your life to one little class when you're trying to juggle 4 others.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Sweeney is the best macro professor. After withdrawing from the course & having to take it the next semester, I was placed w her & not only excelled but also realized my ability when I apply myself and Have a great professor. She's intelligent, helpful and gives awesome notes & resources. If u want to be a better student I suggest u take her!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO1000
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Biggest regret got stuck with Sweeney because she was the only one who taught the course I needed to graduate and honestly she ruined my life. There's a 99.9% chance I won't graduate because of her. She gives way too many assignments and don't even bother relying on her syllabus for the proper point system she uses. 12/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor and overall terrible person. Had to drop the class because she doesn't give any grades besides tests and in class pop quizzes. Also she is not a good person. I saw her at chipotle and she filled her water cup up with iced tea after complaining to the manager. Clearly not a good person or teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked Sweeney. Her reviews were horrible but I think she was hilarious and very helpful. She uses great examples to understand economics. Reading is important to do well on tests and random class activities. Tests can be sort of difficult but nothing crazy. I seriously recommend her, especially if you like a humorous professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class I've ever took. There are far, far better economic professors than her. Half the class will either drop or fail. We took 3 tests throughout the semester, and the class average was a 61, 64, and 63 respectively. Do yourself a favor and avoid her. Her tests are nothing like her lectures, so there isn't much you can do to prepare.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sweeney is a funny professor, but extremely difficult. Personally, I have a hard time understanding economics and she didn't make it any easier for me. The first thing she says is "only half of this class will make it to the end". However, it is the truth. She is love economics, if you do too & already understand it then you may succeed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would never take her ever again. I left every lecture feeling like I didn't learn anything because she goes off on so many tangents. She's a tough professor and she is not nice AT ALL. Multiple times she would scream at the class if 2 people hadn't read the book. It was awful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! Worst professor at FGCU. At the beginning of the semester, she will let everyone know her class is a 50/50 drop out rate to scare you. She is very negative and expects way more out of her students than other professors.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Carol Sweeney is an inspiring, great professor despite all the horrible ratings on here. If you are a well-educated, hardworking student, you should have no problem. Her exams are not as hard as everyone says it is (I'm not a straight A student). Her lectures are hilarious and mostly about food but they are course-related.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sweeney can seem intimidating at times but she is super friendly and cares about your grade. This course has a 50% drop rate school wide so don't blame the teacher. If the class listens to her about in class conduct you shouldn't have any issues. Great professor and helps you understand the concepts of economics.