Parks Dodd - Georgia Institute of Technology

Professor: Parks Dodd

Department: TBD

College: Georgia Institute of Technology

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON2101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He said absolutely nothing of importance during any lecture, talked about aluminum, toothpaste, heavy metal music, his family - everything but econ. Honestly the tests are just memorizing the textbook, but he words everything on the tests so poorly that they're very confusing and he refuses to answer questions. Hes a nice guy, awful teacher.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are some people who just can pull off doing the homework and ace all the tests, but there are some (like me) who read all the chapters, studied and took notes, went for tutoring, and actively went to class had ALOT of trouble just to pass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sometimes his class could be slight boring, and the test could be tricky in some parts, but overall his class was informative and eye-opening, and his test are fair. Even though there is usually a generous curve, an A might be difficult if your not great at economics

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures consisted of him reading from slides and telling stories of his past. Lecture is completely useless unless you have no clue about economics. Book was unused. Tests were long and thorough. Homework was done through Aplia online. Ridiculous amount of homework. Study the terms and graphs and you will be fine on tests.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Have no idea how ppl did well on tests. Tests were ambiguous and a lot of reading. Prof was more boring than my grandpa, and he's dead. Passed the class with a C by .1 point. Only benefit is his curving.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a really nice guy, but extremely boring to listen to during class. Unless you really enjoy ECON, going to lecture is virtually pointless. Do the homework and read the chapters. The final is optional and he reviews what will be covered on the test the class prior.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I never went to class, and I still aced all the tests. He's a really easy professor, and as long as you do the homeworks, there's no need to go to class, unless you need extra help understanding the material. Also, the final is optional.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is pretty nice and his class is actually kind of interesting. Also, the class is incredibly easy to go along with that. Take him for econ for sure

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy and a really easy class. I didn't have to attend lecture; I just did the assignments and I got an A. He gives away what's on the test the lecture before test day, and his final exam is optional. He curves nicely too.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very smart, yet very boring. He knows his stuff, but knows no way of teaching it to someone else, especially in an interesting way. Read the textbook and understand what it says to do fine in the course. Would not recommend taking him if any other options are available.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy but horrible at teaching. He drops quite a few of your lowest homework grades, so it's ok if you forget to do some. He also low-weights your lowest test grade. And to add to all that, he curves your overall grade after the final. But you still need to earn your grade. Study and read the book for the tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Attending class is almost pointless, I hardly ever went and in the rare case I did go I was usually asleep. He explains everything that is going to be on a test the class before so just review that material and the tests are easy. His exam isn't even cumulative it's basically just a fourth test.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON2105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is cake. Don't bother going to class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy and extreamly smart... I am sure he was a successful economist... but dear god he can't teach!! Class is absolutely pointless and you feel like you are learning more from a textbook than you are from him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON2105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although he's extremely intelligent, he can't teach. Period. His monotone voice is unbearable. Don't bother attending class - you can still get a good grade if you don't. There are no points for attendance, so why do that to yourself?

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a very good teacher, but a smart guy. His voice is very low and monotone -- it virtually encourages sleep. He jumps around a lot and draws incoherent graphs on the board. His lectures were a chore to attend ... :-/

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the most boring professor i have ever had. I recommend not to take him, and if you are force to, not even bother going to the lectures and read the book yourself. You'll definitely get more accomplished

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is boring as hell. his low pitched voice makes it even more boring. he is boring. really realyl boring. full stop. god he is boring!