Have had him for the past two quarters. Even though there are rumors that he's been pressured by the department to make his classes more difficult, he is still very fair. Although his tests are much harder than the quarters before, he is generous enough to offer multiple extra credit assignment. He is absolutely adorable and funny.Love him.Take him

I have had Coby in the past and he was much more motivated back then. For 136C, he relies on his slides to teach the class, his blah attitude makes the class frustrating, and he overall just doesn't seem interested in what's going on. Shows up, opens his computer, and continues reading us the slides that we have in front of us already.

Cool professor and even cooler guy, but his tests are very unclear and erratic because he writes them the night before. If he didn't try to trick you so much on exams the class would be much better.

The past few reviewers have been so right. Harmon was good in 3A, but his fall 136C course is frustrating. he straightup does not teach; we could all read the slides at home in lieu of lecture. he has wasted soo much time getting started, and his last midterm had a really low average. I MISS LISA MAAS, even sander. (we'd actually be learning)

I mean he was okay in 3A, but he started to be irresponsible for all the upper-division classes. Seriously, he always showed up late and then kind of went over the materials. Why have I taken so many classes with him, because he was always the only lecturer for the classes that I wanted to take. Just read the book and you will be fine.

Definitely overated. Doesn't really teach, just reads his slides, gives simple examples, then assigns homework problems that he doesn't ever go over in class. Other acctg teachers are far superior in terms of teaching ability and knowledge/real job experience

He's trying to remove his reputation as an easy teacher. The tests were really random...I dropped his class and took Sander instead. I'd recommend Sander over him. When he makes jokes in class, it doesn't make the class any more understandable.

Harmon doesn't give the easiest tests, but he is by far one of the best professors I have had at UCSB. He is totally chill and provides great lectures. His lectures are clear and he's always willing and available to help with any questions you have. As long as you have a grasp on everything covered in lecture, you'll be fine.

harmon is overrated. reading off of your powerpoint slides is NOT teaching and it doesn't help to assign homework when he hasn't fully gone over the subject yet. sucks that he teaches more classes than prof. maass, now that is a REAL teacher. don't let his laid-back persona fool you, his tests are tricky and unpredictable.

There's more to a good teacher than being able to tell jokes. Test questions were made to throw you off and trick you. Homework assignments given before he actually explains the topic assigned. If you don't understand the homework, tough. "Figure it out." Unfair grading policies, generalized lectures where the homework and tests are deceiving.AVOID

Harmon's lectures are a little iffy, a little all over the place, and the tests are difficult and sometimes a little tricky. Homeworks aren't too bad. Pay attention to the lectures especially and in-class/printed out problems.

harmon is the man. his class is not bad if you do the reading and pay attention. do the homeworks and you'll be fine. and harmon is just awesome...hes funny and goofy and overall a great guy!take the honors section if you can

I love him. Great guy and great prof. Very funny in his own strange way. Makes the topic undertandable. Definatly take him if you have the chance. Make sure you do the homework and the tests aren't to bad.

He's such a nice guy, and sooooo much easier than sander. Damn, I wish I could have him for 3b, but I DONT!!! His voice puts you to sleep sometimes, but over all, he knows his stuff well and the final was easy.

well, I have to say, even though he tries to be funny sometimes, I still fall asleep in his class. His class is much easier than Crouch's classes. Very nice guy indeed!! Love him so much! I wish I can have him for econ 3b.

He was very clear in lecture and the homework prepares you for tests. Just do the homework and you will do well. It's to your benefit to look at the practice tests online too. Easy A because I worked a couple practice problems in each chapter.

I heard he was easy and then he changed his tests and easiness. He is NOT as easy as he used to be. Don't take this class if you think you'll breeze by

these were easy classes, but he's not that great as an instructor.

This **** completely has changed the way he gives test. No one was completely ready for this stupid test. He says he'll give you one thing and does the other.

he was difficult in 136C. Very clear lectures though.

Easier than Sander but probably less interesting in terms of lectures. Grading seemed really nitpicky, especially for essay questions and the account titles. Actual problems are not that hard, just long and tedious. Homework always seemed to ask things before we did them in class, and some proceedures to solve his problems are not in the book

This guy does his best to make accounting somewhat interesting. I still slept through most of the lectures because he has a very hypnotic voice. He's a very cool guy though and has some good stories from his time in the workforce.

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Harmon is not a great teacher, nor a bad one. With regards to auditing, he taught off of outdated slides. To his credit, he often conducted group exercises to keep everyone from passing out.