Ratha Ramoo - Diablo Valley College

Professor: Ratha Ramoo

Department: Economics

College: Diablo Valley College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

PLEASE JUST AVOID THIS CLASS. I cursed every single time I took quizzes and exams. Each quiz and exam contains more than 60 questions. hard as hell.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class, but an awesome teacher. She's very fair and puts all grading criteria in the syllabus. I've taken classes with her twice and been pleasantly surprised. I highly recommend this professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is a horrible. We have gone from 40 students to 22 and the semester is about halfway through. The class average for our exams was a D, got a very rude reply when giving feedback she ASKED for. All of her classes clearly have low exam averages and high dropped rates but she takes no responsibility. I haven't dropped a class until now.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON220
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her class was extremely hard, there's so much reading even after reading its not clear. You'll have to take that class on its own to have time to do all. Average grade received on Exams are a D, wonder why.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• 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:

Very disappointed by this teacher. She offers little in the way of teaching and a lot in rude criticism of her students. She comes across as very unprofessional and seems to have little understanding of how to respect her students. I'd stay away, there are many better Econ teachers and many better online teachers.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON220221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

2 chapters due every week, 30-90 questions p/learnsmart ex 50-80 homework questions. Material not based in online book, emails only for class averages and how we need to work harder. Doesnt teach, class all self-taught. Heavy workload for those taking harder classes and/or working. Heavy grades on test/homework, basically like a pass or fail class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Despite taking her online, from the few times I emailed her with questions, she was incredibly rude. The thing that plummeted my grade the most this semester was her group discussions. I got a C and F on the 2 we had. She has extra credit opportunities that can raise your grade 3%. The online homework and reading takes forever, but it's doable.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One month into the semester & I regret taking her class. I am a full time at a university as well & the amount of work she assigns surpasses those courses collectively! HW is due 2x's per/ week and can take up to 4 hours to do the reading and answer questions. Avoid her if you can. She is rude & doesn't teach at all & expects you to know everything

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• 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:

This class is going terribly. I am a 1/4 of the way through the semester and this is by far the hardest class I've taken, MIND YOU I'VE GONE TO SFSU as well! She has homework due on Wednesday's and Sunday's. If you don't have the textbook you won't pass at all, just cause you have to teach yourself everything. Lecture notes textbook glossary

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON221MICRO
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst Educator ever!! Words to describe her: arrogant, condescending, rude, uncommunicative, unhelpful, disrespectful, unreasonable, rigid. I'm not sure why she "teaches", it is clearly not her strength. Anything you learn you'll have to teach yourself, she doesn't help. Stay away from this Professor!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON220
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She does not use Canvas, used entirely online textbook service. I did not use the workbook. No Projects, group work, or discussion which is a plus. Expect to read a lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prepare to teach yourself the entire class. No lectures, No Notes, No guidance on problems. Emails you about your lack of knowledge & what to do this week. When the class average is 60% you know the instructor lacks support and concern. Depends on Aplia to provide materials. Exams notes are irrelevant. Too many questions each exam. 30hrs a weekB

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Econ is one of those classes that you either get or you don't. I took this class over summer and ended with a B even though I put in hours a week. It is really not that hard to pass this class as long as you do the hw and study. It is no easier or harder than any 4 year university econ class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took her online Econ course this fall semester and I wish I had dropped. Incredibly difficult. SO MUCH HOMEWORK! 2 assignments due each week, Pearson online homework was 70-80 questions per assignment! She expects too much of her students. She did respond to my emails promptly, though. Look forward to retaking the course w/ a different prof.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON220
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to be familiar with the content, or you won't pass. Its ALL self-taught. There's two assignments/week and lots of self-studying inbetween. If you are good at econ and decently know the stuff, take the class. All she does is summarize a chapter in one email to you. P.S. Dont buy her book.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This instructor is incredibly dismissive, abrasive, and rude to her students. I'm an adult going back to college to learn and would like to be treated as an adult not a nuisance that is below her level of intelligence.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

interesting classes

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON220
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took her class because I needed it. I would take her again. Worst instructor I have had.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON220221
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took both of her econ classes at the same time and her micro class is easier than macro. The midterms are extremely difficult and it's important to have your textbook handy. Try to avoid her class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON220
• 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:

Absolutely garbage teacher. Online means it's basically self taught with her. Feedback and grading on the group project was a 180 degree contradiction from the instructions, so you fail the project no matter what you do. Tests are very hard. She makes it nearly impossible to pass and is very rude if you ask for help. Took everything I had for a C