Thomas Carroll - University of Nevada Las Vegas

Professor: Thomas Carroll

Department: TBD

College: University of Nevada Las Vegas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON261
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His tests were hard because of how he grades. He gives a +1 for every right answer and a -1 for every wrong answer. Do not guess. He also gives Idk's as choices on a few of the questions. The lectures do help somewhat. The homework was easy but he doesn't check it. He will give your highest grade (avg of all tests and hw or just final).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• 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:

Terrible teacher. You can get a negative score on exams because if you answer wrong you minus points and his questions have more than one right answer. DON'T TAKE HIM.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON261
• 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:

Most ridiculous grading system ever made. The class average is below a "C" on every exam due his grading technique. The highest grade on the second exam was an 81%. Meaning the person with the best understanding of the material just reached a B. Not an inspiring teacher. Very broad lectures that leave you confused on material.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON261
• 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:

Bad professor. He goes on to talk about his career and I would space off a lot. Horrible grading system. I doubt you'll pass his class on the first try. I have to retake it :( I recommend you take another professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON261
• 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:

If you want to pass econ 261 the first time around. I suggest you take another professor. He is not a good teacher and his tests are tricky which makes them hard. He deducts points if you circle the wrong answers on the tests. This class only consisted of 3exams and him talking, I mean "teaching". To make yor life easier don't consider taking him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Required class for SW majors, and I highly recommend taking it over summer term alone to focus on it & get it over with. Extremely difficult course, but Prof. Carroll is awesome & an asset to UNLV. Over 5wk summer: weekly essay exams(grade is based on exams)& he allows re-writes for half points after first grading except for the final exam.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• 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:

Yes he is very political and personally I did not like that. As for the class, if you want to be a SW or be in health, THIS IS THE CLASS for you !!! It gives you the ability to be better at your job and justify it with #s so the gov will not cut your job. Also if you don't guess, the curve will bump you from a C to A; that's how I got an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• 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:

Thoroughly confused. what he lectures about in class will not be on the test. read the book but it does not help much. dont take this class especially social work majors!! his grading system is +1 correct ans. -1 for wrong. if you know your an avg C student you probably wont make it. you will get the C but the neg answers you pick will give you a F

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON261
• 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:

Do not take his class unless you are extremely good at econ. Exam1=25%,exam2=35%,final40%, I went to every class and put effort. His test are extremely tricky. You loose a point for every wrong answer,No extra credit. Just exams. What he teaches in class has nothing to do with the test is he is so confusing. First class I failed and I'm a senior.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON302
• 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:

He is as bad as his text. There is a reason why his text is free off of his website...it's not worth the paper it would be printed on. Stay away from him and take Chen and/or Malamud for your Econ classes. You'll actually learn Econ and not be forced to listen to his political opinions

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON441
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have had Pro. Carroll for ECON 180, 302, and 441. At first I thought he was going to be mediocre after reading some of these comments. I was dead wrong. He is one of the best economics professors at UNLV. He wants his students to succeed!If you put in the necessary effort into his classes you will pass!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSC180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is amazing and he is the real deal. His tests are awesome if you study or read the material. His text book is great. I love economic because of this guy!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON302
• 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:

Great professor!! Exams are challenging and reading the book is a must if you want to do well. Seems intimidating at first, but is a great guy who is always willing to help. Stick with it and you will do fine. Exams and overall grades are heavily curved as well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Carroll is a great economist. He is extremely intelligent. This class is SUPER DUPER challenging but Dr. Carroll lets us do re-writes for our exams(except for the final exam) for half points which helps A LOT with our grades. You MUST MUST MUST study! Not hard to get a B if you study frequently. Hard work really pays off in this class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests are insanely hard. You MUST, MUST, and let me say it again, MUST read the text book. The professor will help you all you need if you just reach out to him, he is available. Put away the cells and text after class, pay attention to lecture or fail. You can do will if you try. Professor did allow re-write on tests for 1/2 credit. You can pass.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• 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:

This professor was the worst one i have ever had. His tests are the ridiculous and that is all that he grades you on. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!He talks in class just about his opinions on things. It is never clear what is going to be on the exams. there is a ridiculous amount of reading. If you do not like to read then, you will fail.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst professor I have ever had. Has tenure, so he can do whatever he wants, but that doesn't excuse his blatant lack of effort in teaching this class anything of value, besides his rants bout Republicans. I received an A in this class when I realized I didn't have to attend. Read the book, don't guess on the tests.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• 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:

Professor Carroll was interesting... He can be quite biased in his political views, which are evident in class. Going to class is not helpful! Read the book! Grade is based on 4 tests that are designed to give you credit for what you DO know and punish you for guessing. I liked them, but most didn't. They are usually heavily curved.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is not a class for dummies. If you don't read the news and are not up to date on current events, you will suffer. The info is useful real life stuff. If you're FBing instead of paying attention, good luck, you wont pass. If you know what's happening in the world and you read the material and listen in class, you'll be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON302
• 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:

Tough, but you will learn something if you stick it out.