Percy Poon - University of Nevada Las Vegas

Professor: Percy Poon

Department: TBD

College: University of Nevada Las Vegas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just listen to what he says to the tea and you should be fine. I second guessed myself too much and it will mess you over in this course. He is great professor. Gives you everything you need for 100%.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Poon is amazing! He cares about his students a lot and he gives EXTENSIVELY GREAT feedback on our exams. He makes sure everyone understand the lecture and explains things really well. The textbook is mostly needed for homework problems. I highly recommend taking FIN 301 in the summer and especially with Professor Poon, then you're golden

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN308
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His exams are really easy. Not many chapters to study. Plus he cares about students a lot. I loved his lecture.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very caring and his exam is really easy probably because the entire grade is depend on three exams but also, he makes it really easy for you to understand the materials.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

light class, book not necessary but he makes it seem like it is. better get the online version. 2 tests 100 each, plus final 100 as well. if you have basic algebra knowledge you'd get at least a B. 2 first tests are easier (2 chap each) third a bit harder (3chaps). Do and understand hmwks and you should get at least a B. Very kind and nice prof.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• 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:

Professor Poon is an AMAZING professor! He provides lecture notes for you which makes his lectures easy to follow. Make sure to ask questions if youre confused though and practice, practice, practice. Hes always willing to help. Would definitely take his class again if I could!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

3 exams, 3 chapters covered in each exam. It is important that you do the practice quizzes he gives you. Since youre only being graded on 3 exams your room for error is small. Print his lectures, he really makes it simple just comes down to effort.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

For non-FIN or ACC majors: This class is difficult, but Dr. Poons teaching style is designed to help you out. He will simplify concepts to where you will understand them For FIN or ACC majors, Dr. Poon Is an absolute treat. Find any oppertunity to take him Watch out though, 3 tests are your only grades for the class, so practice frequently

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

TAKE PERCY POON! He's a great finance professor. He only teaches Summer Term session I. The grading criteria is three exams worth 100 points ea. Do the HW and take-home quizzes. It will be similar to the exams. Be sure to do well on the first two exams (which were easy) because of the final is hard!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you do below a C on 1st test, get out. Gives you points, but the level of difficulty on tests 2 and final goes from hard to hardest. He tricks you on tests by mixing up homework questions into quiz ones making you figure out something new. So it makes your studying on homework, book, and quiz useless. All test @ 100 each. No extra makeup work.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN301AND308
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Poon is funny but he really knows his stuff well. Will definately take his class again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN308
• 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:

Professor Poon is excellent, one of the best professors on campus. He doesn't read off a powerpoint, he actually teaches. The material is tough and confusing at times, but Poon is able to dumb it down for those who don't have a PHD. You need to attend class to pass. If you ever have the opportunity to take him, do it, you won't regret it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Took this class in summer session 2 and passed it with a B. Pay attention in class, read the chapters assigned and chapter overview before class, study your notes and quiz's and you should pass the class. Again, make sure you pay attention to everything he says. Fin301 is formula and concept heavy. Once you know it, you know it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class over the summer along with other classes so in the beginning I struggled, and failed the first exam. Only graded by the three exams, I managed to pass the class with a B in the end. My advice: make sure you do the homework before he goes over it, and study the notes and the quizzes he gives. He truly doesn't want anyone to fail.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am not an English speaker, so I have to prepare well and read all the books before all my classes. However, I did not read the book and I could totally understand the materials in this class. Prof. Poon was great. He made every clearly in the class. The book was useless, except for homework. I easily got an A for this class without much effort

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had taken this class before with another professor, but Professor Poon was the one who helped me understand the subject! Amazing professor, I wish I had taken him first.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought he was a solid professor. His accent was a little difficult to understand at times, but it wasn't a big issue. Lectures were interesting and all the exam material was covered in the lectures and practice problems done in class so there were no surprises. Class material was hard but I thought he explained everything well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Read the book before class and do the hw before he goes over it in class. The key to passing his class is to take it serious. Great person and professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Poon made his lectures interesting by giving real life examples. He grades you on things that are covered in homework problems, and on his lectures. He gives partial credit for missed answers on exams as long as you show your work. I definitely recommend him for Fin 301.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN308
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Textbook is NEEDED if you want a good grade. You have to work the problems before the test to do well. If you don't, expect to drop like the other 40% of students that did after the first exam. IT IS A HARD CLASS, NOT AN EASY A, B, OR EVEN C!!! I'm a near straight A student, and it was a very hard class that requires dedication to pass.