Western Kentucky University / C / Richard Cantrell
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Moderatev
Tag Summary:
True/False: 2
Multiple Choice: 32
Essays: 3
Problem Solving: 4
Mandatory Final: 34
Cumulative Final: 28
Textbook Required: 4
Attendance Required: 1
37 Total Evaluations
ECON-150 : Intro Econ - Posted 12/20/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class is extremely easy. He does not take attendance and doesn't care if you come to class. He is very repetitive so if you miss a few classes it's very easy to get caught up. He rambles and gets off subject often but I thought he was funny and interesting. There are three tests and that's it. The final is cumulative, but he gives you the tests back so you can study. I recommend taking him if you can.
ECON-300 : Money And Banking - Posted 7/29/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
In this class there was only two exam essays and one research paper due by the end of final week. Attendance is not mandatory and I didn't use the book at all. Mr. Cantrell has you to subscribe to a newspaper which I encourage you not too. It is a waste of money , mine just stacked up in a pile and was thrown away. What you will need to do is to purchase a couple of courier journals at a store and find something out of one of them to do your research paper about. Also dont be scared if you haven't recieved any grades by the middle of the semester. You are only graded for three things in the whole class and the first essay will be given the middle of the semester
ECON- : Macro - Posted 7/25/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I was so scared about taking Cantrell because I had read all these awful comments about him. Turns out, he's really a great professor with a lot of knowledge and hes quite funny. I reccommend him to anyone needing to take Econ. You really can learn a lot from him considering he's met John Lennon and other influential peoples. He is not strict on attendance or notes. He just asks that you listen and take the exams to your best ability, which are easy as long as you write exactly what he says during class in your notes. :) Take Cantrell, I promise you wont be dissapointed.
ECON-203 : Macro Econ - Posted 5/19/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
At first I thought this professor was going to be really tuff, but it turns out he was quite easy and I actually learned a lot in his class. Attendance is not mandatory but I recommend that you go to class most of the time. However, he does tend to cover the same material for two to three class periods. It begins to get really repeatitive, but that actually helped me understand what he was talking about. He grades you on progress. You have three unit test and one cummulative final. If you make an F on the fist test, C on the second test, B on the third test and an A on the final, then he will give you an A in the class. Like I said he grades on progress, but in saying that he will also grade you badly if your grades begin to drop on the test. BIG HINT: HIS FINAL IS CUMMULATIVE, BUT HE JUST USES THE PAST THREE TEST. HE HANDS BACK THE TEST AFTER EVER EXAM, SO SAVE THEM AND MAKE SURE YOU LEARN ALL THE RIGHT ANSWERS. IF YOU DO THAT, THEN YOU ARE SET FOR THE FINAL.
ECON-150 : Intro To Economica - Posted 7/31/2007
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If you are going to take this class it can either be the class of your dreams or of your nightmares, it's totally up to you how well you perform in this class. YOU HAVE TO GO TO HIS CLASS, everything on his test are EXACTLY what he says in class. He has 3 core ideals he strives to pass on and then their neighboring concepts. So just go into the class and listen. Maybe tape the class if you don't want to write. And then KEEP YOUR TESTS becasue the final is word for word the 3 previous tests and the review sheet.
ECON-150 : - Posted 5/13/2007
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
ECON- : Intro. To Economics - Posted 4/5/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I don't really know how to evaluate Mr. Cantrell (not stating him as Dr. because he doesn't deserve to be). He is very random in his classes, and is nearly impossible to take notes. I am half way into the course and have probably taken 8 pages of notes, and have not touched the book yet. He might be senile because he covers the same material 2 days in a row. So you could miss every other class and still have all of the information. He is old and set in his ways, nothing is right only what he thing is. His tests are crazy the answers that you would think are the joking ones and you would immediately rule out and usually the right ones.
ECON-150 : - Posted 12/18/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This teacher sucked. He didn't cover anything in class and talked the whole time about stupid stuff. Even if I cheated nobody else knew what he was talking about either so there was no point. Take a different teacher!
ECON-150 : Intro To Econ - Posted 5/19/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Cantrell is an ok professor. His lectures are somewhat difficult to follow because he gets off subject a lot. If you pay attention though and try to get the basic facts you should do well.
ECON-300 : Money And Banking - Posted 12/17/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of money and the banking system as we know it, then take Mr. Cantrell's class. There are only two essay exams and 1 term paper. Taking good notes is vital if you want to do well in this course. Although attendence isn't required, his exams are based mostly on the notes.
ECON-150 : Intro To Econ - Posted 5/18/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
There is a lot of reading between the lines from his notes. It is strickly lecture/note taking in his class.
ECON- : Intro To Econ - Posted 5/4/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
No homework. No essays. No anything. Go to class, take a few notes and apply some common knowledge and you'll do fine. I just went to class to hear him poke fun of faculty and world issues.
ECON-150 : Intro. To Economics - Posted 5/3/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Cantrell is a very intelligent man who really wants to share his knowledge with the students, however most students don't care about what he has to say. The class is somewhat boring, but if you actually show up an half-way listen, you can easily get a C or better. Take him if you want an easy ECON course.
ECON-150 : Intro To Econ - Posted 5/2/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I would recomend that you not take Cantrell because he only lectures on Economics less than 25% of the time, given his pointless stories are entertaining, they still won't help you on the tests. Be sure you show up to your final ON TIME because he will not stay in the designated testing area during the full allotted two hours. My alarm clock broke, and the only reason I was able to do the final was because there were three other instructors in the hall who saw me beg him so he let me take the test to look like the good guy. But seriously, his lectures are not good, he NEVER gives a study guide, and he follows no book, so it's hard to study on your own. Please do not take this guy, it will only hurt your grade.
ECON- : Intro To Economics - Posted 4/12/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mr. Cantrell is quite a character. I was expecting him to be this big, intimidating, rude guy but he turned out to be the exact opposite. He teaches a bit "differently" than other professors I've had. He's long winded and "preachy", just ask him about the government, and you'll see what I mean. He likes to poke fun at people and tends to cuss alot. If you want to learn more about the economy and functions of the government, take him. Especially if you're not easily offended and have a quirky sense of humor.
ECON- : - Posted 4/9/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Listen up WKU students--you have found your savior. He is awesome because he recognizes our mediocre talents and our lack of ambition. Hurry (or is it Hurray--I dunno no; does it matter?) for mediocrity! Hurray for the thousands of faceless hacks who sit in WKU's classes. He's your man! Ownly one!
ECON-150 : Intro To Economics - Posted 1/3/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I understand that Economics is a difficult area of study. However, I felt that this course was a complete waste of my time and money. Dr. Cantrell's lectures were almost impossible to follow and his tests were very difficult. I received an A in this course and do not know why. I made a C and D on the exams. This course was not worth the headache. If you are planning to major in economics I would not take this course with Dr. Cantrell. If you are only taking this course for any other reason then you can suffer through it if you are willing to work hard and do well on the final exam, which I am sure determines your grade.
ECON-150 : Intro To Economics - Posted 12/16/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class was a very difficult. The teacher is nice, but the class is boring. You hardly take any notes. The teacher kind of rambles about different things that relate to Economics, but you never discuss things out of the book. Attendance is not mandatory, but you need to be at every class meeting, because your tested over what he says in class. You will have three tests. The first two are regular tests that are each worth 25% of your grade, and then you have your final that is worth 50% of your grade. The tests are very hard. I had an F going into the final week of school, but with the final being worth so much of your grade, I ended up with a C. Overall, this class was a challenge, and I wouldn't want to take it again, but if you listen and study you should be ok.
ECON-150 : Intro Ecomonics - Posted 12/14/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
this was an interesting class... even though i learned NOTHING... go to class cause the notes are what the tests are over causethe book was useless. (we didn't even use it once.) he likes to rant and rave and usually gets REALLY far off topic. he's a good teacher, the class in general just sucked.
ECON-150 : Intro To Economics - Posted 12/13/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Professor Cantrell is in my opinion, a very poor teacher. He rambles, gives very little information, and his notes are almost unreadable. It is possible to pass this class unlessyou get an old test. I didn't cheat at all, I got an A on the first exam, and an F on the second on. I studied for both. He words the questions on the exam rediculously and you can't understand what the questions mean even if you understood the lectures and notes. I do not reccommend this class because you will be highly dissapointed. There are 3 tests, the final is 50% of your grade. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!
ECON-150 : Intro To Econ 150 - Posted 12/12/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I've read a lot of negative reviews about Mr. Cantrell, and I don't agree with them. He's funny as hell, and for that reason he keeps my attention. He tends to ramble (I think every other review mentions this) but his tests DO cover what he's talked about in class, and are usually about 50% common sense. If you have any knowledge of econmoics there should be very little studying involved. He's also very opinionated, and I think that might bother some people who disagree with his views. Too bad he's right. Take his class if you want an easy grade and few notes.
ECON-150 : Intro To Economics - Posted 5/8/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
mr. cantrell is CRAZY!!! he mumbles in class and repeats himself all the time! it is the most boring class. if you can get the old tests from someone then you will be fine on the first two... but the final.... it will KILL your grade!!! he puts things on there that he does not go over in class. some people he will just give an A and others he gives you what you deserve... or dont deserve... he just makes up grades and won't change them if you prove him worng. DO NOT TAKE THIS MAN.... ITS NOT WORTH IT!!!!
ECON-150 : Intro To Economics - Posted 5/6/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Mr. Cantrell is by far the worst teacher I have ever had!!! His class has no real basis in economics, and what actually is econ. he jumbles together with mindless stories that last for a half hour each, and make no sense!!! He speaks about simple things using elevated language, ultimately confusing everyone and teaching nothing. There are only 3 tests, and if you don't cheat on them, count on making a C or D. I'm an all A student, and as such, this class is extremely frustrating to me!!!! I couldn't stand the man, DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!!!!
ECON-150 : Intro To Economics - Posted 5/6/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Is this man really a professor? He hardly taught us anything about Econ this whole semester. I have less then 15 pages of notes and attended class almost everyday. Many found him to be funny, but how is making jokes about fat people, society, politics, and other professors in different departments funny? This man also likes to swear and cuss the entire class period as well. Is this the environment students should learn in? His tests don't follow the book or his notes. So your pretty much screwed unless you find copies of old test and cheat like the majority of the class did. He doesn't even care if you cheat, which is a pretty sad thing. He actually thinks it is funny and doesn't care if it goes against academic policy. Plus he tells you what to study is for the test and nothing he tells you is even on them. So once again you’re screwed. There are also only 3 tests in this class. Two count for 25% of your grade and the final counts 50%. He told us 90% of the final would be comprehensive and come from old test. Well, let me be the first to tell you he lied. 90% of the final came from new material, which he only briefly covered in three days. He is far the worst professor I have ever taken and obviously has no conscience. He doesn't want to teach you and laughs at you when you fail accusing you that you don't come to class when you really do. I felt harassed several times throughout his course by things he said. He is just plain awful and I wouldn't recommend him at ALL!
ECON-150 : Intro To Econ - Posted 5/6/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
All I can say about this man is he pure EVIL. He doesn't teach you anything about Econ at all. He just likes telling pointless stories and jokes that aren’t funny. The notes you take do not help you either. I took about 20 pages of notes the whole semester and went to class everyday. His handwriting is so messy you can't even read the over-head and he abbreviates everything. He also talks very fast that you can't write down notes that he does not put on the over-head.
There were several days I just wanted to leave class because he cusses all the time and is very offensive. He has his own opinion about Econ and if you don't agree with him you will fail his class. His tests make no sense at all and the wording of the questions are very choppy making no sense. His notes and the book will NOT help you at all on the test. Make sure you study for days in advance if you want to pass them. He also allows people to cheat on his test saying, "If you do so you will burn in hell". Over half the class cheated on one test and made A's. Other students and I were honest and didn't do as well as we liked. When we confronted him about this he basically said he didn't care and it wasn't his fault. If you take this class with him you will be miserable. Take a professor who actually cares and will teach you the subject of Economics.
ECON-150 : Intro - Posted 5/6/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He is the WORST professor I have ever taken. He rambles on about stuff not even related to Econ the majority of the time. He likes to offend people by telling jokes about fat people, politics, religion, and other professors that aren’t funny. You have 3 tests in this class. The first 2 are 25% of your grade and the final is 50% of grade and is comprehensive. There are hardly any questions on these test too. His test are also wordy and do not cover the material he taught in class or material from the book. He also allows people to CHEAT on his tests off old tests from previous semesters during the test. When other students and I confronted him about this he didn't even care and now were FAILING the class from being HONEST. He said it was our own fault for not showing up to class everyday when we really did. Those that cheated never came to class and made the A's. If I were you I would not take this class with him. It is a waste of time and you will learn nothing. If it is required for your major like mine take it with a different professor so you will pass.
ECON- : - Posted 4/27/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
He's is a very old man. He doesn't like the way that things are ran and believes that he is right. His test are confusing and even with an econ tutor its practically impossible. There are 2 tests and then the final. Each test is 25% of your grade and the final is 50%.
ECON-150 : Intro Economics - Posted 4/20/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I am an A student and I barely got a C in this class. This is the first C I have ever got before in my life! It was awful!!! I literally went to class everyday, and over 75% of the class never showed up, but the ones that never came to class made A's and B's just because they cheated with old tests from his class. I tried to read the book but it was totoally opposite from everything he taught in class. The tests were sooo abstract and wordy that there was no way you could get the right answer. So in other words if you can get out of this class-DO but if not try your best to get an old test because otherwise you probably won't do well!!!!!!
ECON- : Intro To Econ. - Posted 12/12/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Good ole' Richard. This guy is without a doubt the funniest teacher I've ever had. The funny thing is that he's not even trying to be funny. Mr. Cantrell also knows his stuff, he opened my eyes and helped me realize stuff about the economy that I never understood or realized. But when it comes to actually teaching......well that's another story. He gets off track a lot and his hand writing on the overhead is worse then a 4 yr olds. I say he's an ok teacher because his tests can be quite tricky, but they are all multiple choice and if your are a good guesser you might be fine. He also repeats himself a lot in each class, so you hear the same things over and over again. The cool thing is you can leave and enter class as you please and he's a real laid back guy. But I honestly would take someone else besides him to ensure a good grade for the class.
ECON- : Intro. Economics - Posted 11/18/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Well, I can't seem to take notes from this guy. He will start talking about one thing--then suddenly start talking about another thing. It's almost impossible to take notes. And his test...haha..they're impossible too. The answer choices that seem like they'd be completely wrong--are usually the right answer. There is no hope for me in this class.
ECON-150 : Intro To Econ - Posted 10/23/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Is he really a teacher? out of the entire semester in tha class I don't really remember talking about economics. All i remember is lectures on American Society and it's many problems as well as how he got removed as little league coach for teach 6 year olds "How to win". Heard that a lot. This guy would now what teaching was if it hit him in the face. We don't have to go to class, there are ni quizes or assignments of any kind. All you need to do is pass tests on a subject he forgot to teach you.
ECON-150 : Intro To Econ - Posted 5/12/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
What can I say except AVOID at all cost!! He is horriable his test do not follow notes or the book. I have no idea where he pulls the questions from. His final though was pretty easy all questions came from old test which you are allowed to keep.
He is awful it took everything I had to do well and I went everyday.
He is a funny man and knows a lot about what he is talking about but just does not understand how to send the information to students.
ECON-150 : Intro - Posted 5/2/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Cantrell is funny as hell. Im in his class right now and he has asked us twice if we could bring him a blunt before class is over for extra points. He was joking, but that is his kind of humor. He's a cool guy but you cant take notes from him for shit. He's real choppy in his lectures and gets sidetracked talking about funny stories. If your a good note taker unlike me, then take him because his tests are all about his notes not the book. I had difficulties following the important parts of his lecture.
ECON- : Intro. Economics - Posted 4/22/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This guy is horrible! He stands up there and talks about everything else but econ. His tests are awful. There are only 2 tests and then the final exam which is comprehensive. He likes to degrade people and make fun of other faculty members. I do not recommend this teacher for anyone. His tests do not cover anything from the book or his notes, he just makes up insane questions and expects you to think the way he does, well that is not possible.
ECON-150 : Intro To Econ - Posted 4/16/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Cantrell is an interesting guy. His lecture material usually ties whatever he's speaking about to current events, if there's some relevant link. He presents the material in a manner that's fairly easy to understand and provides lots of real-world examples of the concepts at work.
His only problem is that he'll get off-track. Luckily, he's funny as hell. He likes to target the anal retentive people of the world, and he's got loads of hilarious anecdotes about his dealings with them. He's also got lots of hilarious anecdotes about everything else on the planet, and you'll hear them as well. He's a funny guy who doesn't try to be funny.
The notes for any particular lecture may be either sparse or moderate depending on how many stories he tells that day. Unfortunately, our class size is quite large (150 students) so there's not as much interaction with the students as you'll find in other classes that are smaller. The textbook isn't too useful unless you're having a bit of trouble with something, in which case it helps to explain that concept.
The tests are all multiple choice, and can be difficult. You're going to have to think, and most of the questions come from your lecture notes.
I really enjoy his course. Sometimes he gets off-track during the lectures, but it doesn't really bother me since it usually leads to an entertaining story about one of his experiences. Caveat -- if you're one of the politically-correct folks and are offended by non-pc ideas and remarks, you might want to avoid him.
ECON-150 : Intro. to Economics - Posted 10/29/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I would NOT recommend Mr. Cantrell for this class!! The tests were completely essay and the worded the questions in ways that you could not possibly begin to understand!! He was also difficult to follow in class and you couldn't read what he wrote on the board.
ECON-206 : Statistics - Posted 4/13/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Cantrell is cool and he has some weird stories. His lectures are long and drawn out, and his notes on the board are sometimes confusing. Statistics is hard so if you don't study the material, you won't pass. There are two tests worth 20% each, homework (due at the final) worth 10%, and the final is 50%.