John A. Dopp

Dr. Dopp tries to cover way too much material and not thoroughly enough..If you buy the books for class, you've wasted your money. He doesn't use them, period. What else...He's very graphic.. In fact, most of the course is graphs. 2nd, the format of his tests is more graphs and essay than anything else. He is also great for stressing one subject in class and testing on the ones he doesn't, so you have to do research outside class online, and be ready for anything. Notes are everything in this class, along with careful graphing. Good Luck.

As someone mentioned, this course is somewhat of a combination of ECON100 & ECON101. Dopp definitely knows the materials inside out.

First of all, students are not required to purchase a textbook. Exams are totally based on class notes and the application of concepts to a real-life situation (Business Week articles). Dopp does pass out lists of important concepts to help students study. For my class, he did not curve the exams, so getting an A was not easy.

Dopp is enthusiastic about the subject matter and really wants students to learn. In addition, he's a nice guy who's always patient and available during office hours to answer questions.

If you want to learn, Dopp is a good choice.

NO EXAMS for this class (its a participative course)

HOMEWORK - basically come to class prepared for the class activity assigned for that day (and you really HAVE TO know what the activity will be coz you'd be clueless & lost if you didn't read... the readings are interesting anyway... plus, it'd be unfair to your learning group who prepared for the activity)

this class doesnt really need lectures because you learn the concept based on the activities.. but sometimes, he would give lectures and he would be open to the students' questions & opinions

PROJECTS - the only thing we were graded on for this class were our personal essays. you HAVE TO tie in the concepts you learned with your personal experiences... the 1st paper was a bit hard, but if you always come to class to do the activities, the next essays would be easier to write...

PERSONALITY - he is great! we even had a class party at his house for our last class meeting!!!

Dopp is a really good teacher and I've learned much from him. He is a good lecturer but he can talk really fast. I strongly recommend you go to his review sessions in case you miss out any important topics. His grading method and examinations has changed for his summer '03 course; he doesn't grade on a curve and gives three multiple choice examinations and a comprehensive muliple choice final. His exams are completely based on the class notes and Business Week articles. There is no homework. This class is essentially ECON 100 and 101 combined, plus a few little new topics. But don't expect this class to be a breeze. You will need to work hard and spend a considerable amount of time studying and be sure to take good notes if you want to pass. The best way to pass is to study with friends, write good notes and don't read the book! The text book for the course isn't required and can only confuse you. My old ECON 100 and 101 books were pretty useful for this class though. Overall, if you really want to learn, take Dopp. But if you're a slacker, be prepared for a challenge.

I think Prof. Dopp is a great teacher. I took him Summer '02, and I really felt like he made the most of those 5 weeks. Like some other students had mentioned he scheduled extra review sessions to prepare for the exams. He's very enthusiastic, and his attitude helped to keep such a long class interesting. For students who do well on the first 3 exams, you are exempt from taking the final.. how wonderful it that!

Professor Dopp is the perfect example of what a professor should be like. I took his Mgmt 407 class during summer 2002. The class maxed out at 35 students and there were over 70 students in all trying to take the class. The first thing he did after walking into the class was to go to the Bus Dept. to ask for a bigger classroom. He was successful and added EVERYONE there. Not only is he kind and cool but he is also an incredible teacher! Brilliant is a better word to describe his wealth of knowledge and ability to teach a very hard subject. He likes to draw LOTS of graphs and use them in all of the exams so be prepared to learn them. I never really understood Economics until I took his class. The class is not easy but hard work does pay off! He came in on his day off before each exam (I think there were 3 or 4)to give us a review session as time did not allow it during the regular lectures since it was summer school. Take Dopp if you want to learn Economics and you want to learn it from a knowledgable and caring professor.

I had Professor Dopp during the summer of '02. It was really worth taking because i learn a lot about economics than i had with other macro & micro classes i had taken. He uses a lot of graphs, so be prepare to learn if you're still having trouble. He is a fair grader, he gives credit for trying even if you have the wrong answer. Overall, he is a wonderful professor and I am glad i had taken him for this dry-boring subject.

Professor Dopp is a great alternative to the other Professor's teaching 407. Let's face it 407 is a tuff class and consists of dry material. He does his best to make the class interesting and fun. The tests are practical and relevant to today's economy. I highly recommend professor Dopp.

He is a really good teacher. He explains concepts really well.

Key to success:

1) Go to class everyday. 2) Take detailed notes 3) Study and understand the concepts 4) Don't bother buying or reading the assigned books. I repeat, don't buy or read the books. You will waste your money and the books will confuse you. Still many of you will not take this advice.

5) Make friends with somebody who also does all of the above. You can really gain a lot by working with each other.

6) Take advantage of any special review sessions that Prof. Dopp has schedule outside of normal class times. You will appreciate it.

If you are a Harley motorcycle enthusiastic like Prof. Dopp you may be able to strike up some good conversation with him.

Also, don't beg and whine over performance. He has mentioned that he doesn't want to pass stupid people out into the business world. So don't think that this class is an easy grade.

i'm taking this class right now (summer '02) and prof. dopp has made even a 4 hour class enjoyable. his lectures, while long, are entertaining & he uses current events to explain concepts.

many other reviewers have complained that he doesn;t grade on a curve, he belittles you if you answer incorrectly, there;s no homework or his tests are too hard. all of these are true...but i'll explain. first, many classes don't grade on a curve..get over it! secondly, he belittles those who answer a question regarding BASIC or EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE of econ incorrectly...many times he's states that this is not an intro class...you are expected to know economic principles or concepts, especially if he just went over them 5 minutes ago. you should be happy that he assumes everyone is intelligent, and therefore would answer intelligently. third, yes, there is no homework, papers, project, etc. I, for one, am glad that all i need to do is prepare for 4 exams. that allows me to concentrate on other classes or work. but, obviously, you do have to do well on the 4 exams because that is your entire grade. lastly, the tests. yes, they are hard only in the fact that he is very specific about what he's looking for. you CANNOT briefly answer any questions, especially on the theory and definitions page. you have to be thorough but be careful not to include wrong information. if you attend the lectures, take really good notes (you don;t really need the book) and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, know the material and you will do fine.

i got a C on the first exam...i didn;t really study but i attended class and took copious notes. what would i have gotten if i had studied? On the second, I got a D only because i made a stupid MATH mistake and, again, didn;t study. Do you see the pattern? after you take the first exam & become familiar with the test style and how he grades, just attend class, take good notes and study...not that hard people.

prof. dopp is definitely better than the other profs. teaching this class, he has a good sense of humor...and i actually learned a thing or two!

Prof John Dopp is the most incredible teacher. I really respect him. At first i assumed that Prof Dopp was a mean teacher, finally after few class meeting i totaly changed my prespective toward him. He was such an awesome teacher and i believe he is still. I am so lucky to have a chance to take his class. I learnt a lot for him He also help me and gave me confidence that i would pass his class if i am willing to study harder. He never looked down on me eventhough i got F for my first exam. I tried my best to pass this class and i did it. We really blessed to have such a wonderful and talented teacher. He absolutely know what he is going to share abouit the subject to his students. If you really want to learn and gain something, i recommended all of you to take his class

He represents how a teacher really should teach their students. He takes note of students who strive to learn and do well and takes that into consideration. I like how he applies the real world to the topic and into our daily lives. The book isn't really necesary to use for this class because everything is able to be learned straight from class, so it's essential to attending each session. For tests, he doesn't use scantrons to measure how well students are at guessing, but written exams.

Professor Dopp was so articulate and complete in his lectures that though I bought economics books for the class I didn't use them. However, I have kept my notes I took from his class to refer to in the future. A teacher that still writes on the board! Beware he comes across as scary at first but I think it is just to weed out those that aren't willing to work hard. And his subtle sarcasm makes you laugh. He made me think economics was fascinating...imagine that!!??! His intelligence is obvious. The only drawback in his class is that your grade rests soley on 4 tests-long ones at that. He did however give us a chance to do extra credit-take him up on it!! Settle yourself in your desk and be prepared to learn! Even though my grade in the class wasn't as good as I would have liked, I feel like I walked out learning a lot.

I was in Professor Dopp's Management class for the summer 01 semester and man...was it worth it. He is a down to earth Professor and I actually enjoyed listening to his lectures because the way he lectures did not bore me to sleep. However, be warn, if you take his class, you will be bombarded with graphs. That is all...good bye!!!

I was fortunate to take this teacher for summer 2001. The tests are hard, but if you study you will do fine. He grades the tests very fair. If you ever want to take a summer class take this one with him

Damn!!! What a tough class! I've never studied soooooo hard in my life. But I can say that if I didn't know anything about econ before, I know a lot more now, I see graphs everywhere. Mr Dopp is not an easy teacher that's for sure. But he's fair and dedicated to teach you what you need to know. His tests are not easy. Everybody flanked the first one, I had a F, but I studied harder with my group (and trust me, you need one) and my grade skyrocked. He is a funny teacher, a little cynical but he has a good sense of humor. What else can you ask for? If you don't want to study too much then don't take Mr Dopp but if you want to learn, he's the right guy.

Prof. Dopp is a very knowledgeable man and communicates effectively. I reccommend his class to undergrads and graduate students. Yes, you have to study and come to class every day, but you can truly learn a lot.

Dopp explains everything clearly and is organized in his presentation. Take good notes and know the lecture notes WELL if you want A's on tests.

Dopp is the BEST. He is clearly committed to teaching and actually treated us all like graduate students! Wahoo! He is challenging but really distilled the world econ down to what you need to know for running a business. His tests are hard -- but if the class schedule allows he also allows for an extra credit presentation to help prop up your grade. Plus, despite going for an mba i have pretty lefty leanings and I was so happy to hear such a cogent critique of our oligopolist economy! Go Dopp. Even considered changing my specialization so that I could have him as an advisor. And you gotta love the mustache!

Three words: TOUGH, BUT FAIR...

If you're looking for an easy class, skip this one. But if you want to learn a ton about ecomomics, this is it. His lectures are clear and easy to understand, and is very receptive to questions.

Unlike most professors, he expects you to think "out of the box", and apply what you've learned in class. He also is great at applying the material to relevant current events. Skip the book entirely; it's too archaic, and his lectures summarizes the main points. In fact, same some money and don't even buy it. DO, however read outside publications - Business week, WSJ, etc. Also review his lecture notes after each class; helps greatly when time to study.

His bark is worse than his bite, and is very receptive to those who ask for help.

DOPP's 783 IS AN OPPORTUNITY not to miss.

For foreign students: very good at simplifying his English & being sensitive to ESL.

For Americans: Funny as hell. Wry. JD Salinger does Econ.

The Class: can you talk the talk? That's all this class is about. You'll learn a ton, but either you'll force yourself to learn to dialogue (discuss) what you read in the news--to explain it from scratch to the lay person--or you'll fail. Which, in the end, is much of what an MBA should be.

I struggled with this class, mostly because it's not about just memorizing things. You have to practice discussing & creatively reacting to general news (ie, Business Week) articles.

In the end, this was one of the only VERY useful business education classes I have ever had, and Dopp has my highest respect. He's also a department advisor, so unlike many professors, he even knows your bigger picture.

His weakness is that he doesn't assign practicing the reacting to articles (no homework), but then tests you on it. However, he gladly reviews any practice articles you do at home. As well, his humorous stories can sometimes take over.

I just finished this class for Summer 2000, session A. He makes the class so interesting and funny! Personally, I really hate Economics and I thought this class was going to be really hard but it wasn't that bad. For a person who really hates Econ, I got A's and B's on all the exams. His tests are on the harder side but if you study hard with fellow classmates, you can pass the tests! He is really a great professor!!! You won't regret taking him, I didn't!!!

Prof. Dopp..hmmm..he is pretty funny which makes the class a little more interesting. he needs to slow down sometimes on his lectures and not pile 300 graphs all the time because no one will retain that information at that pace. His first test was a little difficult just because i didnt know what to expect. the second test was easy. he is definately better than the 2 other options for ECON.

There are a handful of professors in the MBA program whom I respect and would highly recommend to other students. Professor Dopp is one of them. It's true that his graduate economics course was very rigorous. The exams were difficult, yet fair -- there were no curve balls thrown. The lectures were clear, with the professor taking the time to make sure that the material was understood. I had to work my butt off in the class, yet over a year later, I still remember much of the material that was covered.

Do not take this teacher!!! He is boring, the tests are very hard, more than half of the students enroll drop out of his class. The average for this first exam was an F. What does that say about his teaching style? I am just glad that he isn't teaching many sections for the Fall 1999 semester.

Dr. Dopp is a very funny guy. He does make the class interesting. Well, I guess his test are very hard and he doen't curve or anything. What you get in the class is basically your grade. Its also weird that the first day of class there are about 40 students enrolled.. Then after the second exam, there are only about 16 of us left. However, at the end of the semester, he does gives out extra credit. And its up to you whether you want to do it or not... It will definitely help your grade.

I really enjoyed Professor Dopp's class. Professor Dopp was great in his presentation of the material. This has been the first class since beginning my MBA program that I have gained valuable knowledge from. He presented the material in a fashion that capture my attention from the beginning.I admit that he is not an easy "A" instructor. His exams are not easy. You do need to study the material thoughly, especially those that he repeats over and over. Outside of class he was very much willing to explain difficult topics in depth. He has been the first instructor that I had who was willing to look at a concept from the student's perspective rather then insisting that he cannot be wrong. He has won my respect for respecting my point of view.

I think Mr. Dopp is very knowledgeable in the subject of Economics, but I can't help but think that he needs to be a bit more lenient in the way he grades. There's no homework, papers- NOTHING but 4 big tests on which he bases the final grade. I'm not one to complain, or to even say he shouldn't expect a lot from us- we ARE in College! But I just find it a bit odd how a full house (60+ people) upon the first day of class could drop to a mere 20 people hanging on by a thread. I think it can't do him any justice as a teacher if half of his students drop, and the other half flunk! Although he is thorough in his lectures & is available to his students for questions, I think having more homework or interactive group sessions would've helped me a great deal more.