George Boyer - Cornell University

Professor: George Boyer

Department: Economics

College: Cornell University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy who'll be helpful if he trusts you're making an effort. He presents the material in a helpful, organized manner without making you work extra to learn it. I think he doesn't always understand the ability of his students, though; you may have to prove your interest or ability to him if he pegs you as less of an achiever than you are.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

George Boyer is by far the most engaging professor I've taken at Cornell. Only 2 exams and an optional paper. If you attend lecture and take good notes, you should do fine. He is really funny, too. I always look forward to attending his lectures.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG0227
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I Love this Guy

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ILRIC2350001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The homie Boyer was really funny and got the main idea across in each of his lectures. Super entertaining and a genuinely nice guy. It was easy to get excited about the topic and then the test was straight forward. What else do ya want?

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ILRIC2350
• 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:

Boyer was by far the best of all the Work, Labor Capital professors. Clear with his material, and a very funny and likable guy. His test is very straight-forward, asks you questions about overall themes and patterns. If you have him for this course, you'll be pleased I'm sure

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 3440
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is kinda interesting. Boyer is hilarious! Dont need to do the reading, just take really, really good notes. Tests are fair. The study guide is helpful. I'd recommend this class to anyone needing an advance ILR elective. Only 2 tests and an optional paper.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ILRIC2350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer, relatively easy prelim which had a median of about a B+. If you go to his office hours he lets you know almost exactly what trends/info you will need to study to do well on the exam. Tells terrible jokes in class, but they keep you awake and in focus

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ILRIC2350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good lecturer but used so many handouts and graphs that showed up on the test that it was really difficult to remember all the countries and trends which was useless and unfair. Either take really good notes or read the book for this class, don't need both. Median is a B for his prelims. Damn near everyone got a B...Givan's paper boosted the avg.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ILRLE344
• 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:

GREAT lecturer, and even his bad jokes keep things interesting. He makes a habit of explaining why this or that MATTERS, which prevents the material from feeling obscure. Only complaint: way too much reading assigned, a lot of which is COMPLETELY unnecessary.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ILRIC235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is simply a fantastic professor! He makes history logical and narrates it in a natural and very entertaining manner. He answers any kind of question with full interest. I have had no formal background in history whatsoever, but I found it no problem to follow his class. Helpful, extremely entertaining and a GREAT professor overall!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON344
• 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:

Great professor. Lectures are entertaining. Do either all the readings or attend all the lectures. Both are not required. As far as economics classes go, this is one of the best. It's a more historical account, but very interesting. Boyer is not out to get you, he wants you to learn. Take the class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON344
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best I've had at Cornell. Very funny and interesting lecturer - 75 minute lectures fly by.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ILRLE140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are a lot of fun with Boyer. You definately need to devote some time to studying, but the grading is relatively-fair.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LE140
• 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:

Class is about average for hardness. There are a lot of readings but if you go to section and partcipate you should be fine. He makes lectures fun.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ILRLE140
• 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:

Required for ILR, material isn't too interesting. However, Boyer makes lecture interesting; nice guy who's really funny and good to talk to. Tests are a bit tricky, and you have to know a lot, but study and it's not bad. Boyer rocks!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ILRLE140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Boyer is awesome! The tests are a bit hard, but he is an amazing lecturer, and definitely keeps you awake with his humor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ILRLE140
• 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:

simply the best lecturer I will probably ever have. tests are easy but the grading is harsh. he delivers with such enthusiasm; it's almost like every class is a performance.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LE140
• 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:

The class is extremely fun to go to. I always look forward to attending his class. Professor Boyer is never boring. He's always making these random comments that are soo funny, you can't stop thinking about it even after class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ILRLE540
• 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:

I've had Professor Boyer for two classes, the introductory ILR140 and "Social Policies in Britain and America". He's extremely easy to get along with and his tests are straight-forward. Sometimes you feel like he's in the classroom to practice c

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Though he seems very nice, he doesn't answer questions asked in office hours. He likes to have his ego stroked and loves it when you just agree with him. Interesting material, not the best class.