Robert Krol - California State University, Northridge

Professor: Robert Krol

Department: TBD

College: California State University, Northridge

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a good professor and compared to other macro professors he's a pretty awesome choice. He has a great curve(85% and up is an A). No homework, 2 test, and a cumulative final. The subject can be overwhelming but he really tries to make it as easy as possible. pretty easy class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was graded by 3 tests. 2 midterms, and a final. His lectures can be heavy, but he does his best trying to relate them to the real world and explain how he comes to certain answers. Posts all his material online and is very helpful during office hours.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON160
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took ECON 160 with him and got a B+. Currently taking 161 with Soma Patra and probably going to get C or under. Dont take her, accent and has a low monotone voice. krol on the other hand was one of my favorite professors. Class is only based on 3 exams, no hw. Needless to say, youre going to have to read and listen intuitively. Sit up front!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON405
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very experienced teacher with material similar to other Economics classes. 2 exams and 2 quizzes and makes you work very hard. He does curve the grades and can be understanding. He does blaze through the materials very quickly and it can be hard to take notes but understand his graphs and his textbooks and you will be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Monotonous and boring like he just keep talking to himself. Not really cares about students. He also has some questionable attitudes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON161
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this class is weighted on 3 exams and nothing else. The 3rd is on the whole course. I took this on a friday for 3 hours and it made it difficult! he lectured on even if everyone left or slept lol he knows his stuff and he curves to save lives! i failed every test and ended up with a C. Read the book!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Only 3 test for the whole semester. Final is the most difficult. Read the textbook and you will be fine. Econ is a boring subject but all Mac. econ professor aren't that great. He was a good choice for me.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't get me wrong, economics is interesting but he makes it so tedious with his monotone voice since his lectures are 3 hours longgg. He does curve grades, but you should definitely study hard to pass this class especailly if economics is not your favorite subject. Maybe consider taking it with another professor who makes it interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Krol is great! Honestly the best economics professor I've had at CSUN. His lectures are pretty long, but economics is a pretty boring subject to begin with. His tests are ridiculously fair, and he grades on a curve. Just make sure to study what's highlighted in his powerpoints and you'll get an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Krol is a very good professor. International Economics was not a very easy subject and he did his best to go over the material as many times as needed to make sure we understood it. Definitely would recommend him. He's a fair graded as well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON160
• 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:

He was such a great professor! i really enjoyed this class. His exams were extremely fair and his lectures were very interesting. I would definitely take him again!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON370
• 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:

Prof Krol is the best!! More easy going and friendly than most of the econ profs at CSUN. Tests are straight from his lectures, but he expects in-depth analysis. Easy A or B

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, I only went to class the 1st time and the rest during the tests [very long/boring/early lecture]. But ONLY use this approach if you can keep up with the material and are great at teaching yourself. If not, do go to class because he is crystal clear and a good professor. He gives you everything you need to do well-good teaching+ ppts+book

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON370
• 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:

Awesome! He is super clear in his lectures. U need the book for this class since all the homework is in th book, and u have to do the homework since thats exactly whats on th exams. Do the work an you will get a good grade. Letures arent superfun but he is very structured so i would recommend going to class so you can do homeworks with no reading.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very Nice Proffessor, he s helpful and easy explanitory. For lazy people he will be the hardest teacher ever. However his powerpoint slides are great and his knowledge of the subject is amazing. Great teacher for great students.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What ever you do, do not take this class in the morning. Hes monotonous voice really makes this class so boring that you just don't even want to go to class. Take econ at a community. Don't take it at csun. Huge regret.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very boring..but thank you for the power points!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hated this class. Used powerpoints from the book. Lectures during the whole class time. His tone makes you fall asleep.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON310
• 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:

Very nice and helpful professor. 2 essay tests (midterm & final), little homework, and some practice essay assignments. Really wants students to understand the topic, but it does require studying. Always happy to answer questions! The topic can get a bit confusing, so be sure to ask questions! I would definetly take him again!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Econ is pretty hard by nature but he makes it easier to learn. Must read the book+power points if you wanna pass I'd say make flash cards for every test and keep them since final is cumulative... I would def recommend him