Michael Applegate - Oklahoma State University

Professor: Michael Applegate

Department: TBD

College: Oklahoma State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• 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:

I had a bad experience with him. I thought I had a better grade according to the syllabus. He was very rude to me when I stated my case. I took it to appeals and he quoted "The student is only trying to make up for bombing the final, the table on the syllabus contains a typo."

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take his online class at least. Its the hardest 2000 level class I have ever taken.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON2103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher can be difficult. He gives you all of the notes and gives you reviews for the tests, but he is looking for specific answers. Although class is not mandatory, I suggest you attend it, otherwise you will struggle.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this as an honors course so things might be little different for others. However, this was one of the worst classes I've ever taken. Homework assignments are entirely too long/difficult for only being worth 10 pts. Exams answers must be exactly what he wants. DOES NOT email back at all. TA was not helpful. Unclear on explaining material.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON503
• 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:

I read the book, watched the video lectures, did the study guide, made an F on 2 exams and a D on 1, but was able to ace all of the homeworks. If you don't write the answer on the exams EXACTLY as stated in the book, it's counted wrong. He has no mercy. Out of 70 students initially in the class, there were 35 left for the final exam. BEWARE!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Flunked almost every exam, as did 75% of the class. Test questions counted wrong with no explanation and counted right on others with same answer. TA was useless. Learned the material but he (or TA) didn't like answers which were exactly as stated by prof and book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It was an interesting class! Print out the slides, take good notes and DO THE STUDY GUIDE. I got over 100 on all exams and bombed nearly ever quiz and still got an A. Quizzes are definitely harder than Exams. Just put some time into everything and you'll be fine! He is super specific on what answers he wants.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• 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:

This guys turns a gen ed. class into a upper level econ class. Tests are 7-9 pages long and not multiple choice (no equation sheet either). Also him being completely boring doesnt make the class any easier! AVOID!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON4643
• 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:

Worst teacher ever, hard tests, boring class, not helpful at all...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Knew a lot about the subject; however, he often stumbled over his words making it hard to understand the point he was trying to get across. Tests were very manageable if you completed the study guide. If you just need ECON 2203 for a college gen-ed credit I would take another professor. If you're an ECON major you will learn a lot in his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His exams are hard so study. He gives out a study guide and if you do each part and review it, that is the closest indication as to what the exam will be like. In general i would not reccoment him because he speaks using economic specific terminology which is hard to comprehend when youve only taken one other class. Also the lectures are BORING!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, TERRIBLE TEACHER. Hardest class I've had in a while. Doesn't explain things well and speaks in large terms that are hard to understand.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is extrememly do-able if you pay attention and go to class. Don't procrastinate, or you won't make it. He's a very kind man, and will help you if you just go ask; he's almost always in his office. The tests are harder than you will anticipate, so start studying early! I finished with an 85 in the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hated this class. It is really hard and he uses those dang clickers all the time. Quizzes are totally random... Tests are reallly really hard. Nice guy but I hated the class, I also just hate Econ I changed majors just so I could get away from it..lol I recommend a better prof. if there is one...

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

his questions are tough and he is not lenient with grading. He might sometimes curve the final grade.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• 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 teacher. Always explains things very clearly. Has extensive knowledge of the subject. Definitely do the review sheets he hands out about 2 weeks before each test. Tests closely follow the review sheets.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a fantastic teacher! If you go to class and actually listen he explains everything you need to know. He gives reviews for his tests and they cover everything on the test. Never once used the book, only studied the slides and listened in class. Easy A if you pay attention

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He can be hard to listen to, has a dry voice, but he knows what he's talking about. LOOK OUT class is easy until the last month and a half, then course material will literally all of a sudden get really hard and if you get behind you can really get messed up. Memorize the diagrams

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, very hard tests but not too bad if you do his review. Attendence is a grade and he takes it every day with a clicker.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Applegate is a fantastic teacher. You have to go to class, pay attention, and (oh no!) TAKE NOTES, but thats what we're in college for right? You will make a good grade and learn a lot if you are willing to put in the effort. Study the study guides for the tests. Great course overall.