Frank Atkins - University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Professor: Frank Atkins

Department: Economics

College: University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON303
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Smart and serious, but funny, one of my most memorable profs

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON359
• 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:

Atkins does a good job teaching the material, he provides a lot of hints and doesn't teach a whole lot of math. However, he is somewhat disorganized, the class felt like a repeat of Econ 301 and a lot of duplicated material. Omitted an entire chapter. Assignment instructions can be vague. Is a hard marker.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite econ profs. He can be a bit disorganized which some people aren't used to, however people shouldn't be mad, just because he's not spoon feeding you answers. He makes you think in his exams. I really enjoyed his class a lot especially for it being 9am, such a funny guy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 3031
• 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:

One of my favourite profs. the jokes get old but they're always entertaining. He loves a good econ chat and is a fair marker

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am not really sure what I learned in this class but I enjoyed it. I thought he hated me for the first half but then I realized it's how he teases. you will do fine if you show up, do your assignments and study.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not easy, but not hard. He is a bit of a goof/really messed, depending on how you look at it. Ask him questions because he is passionate about econ and will engage you in the conversation which is the best part. Assignments are easy, midterm is super easy, final is challenging but manageable. GO TO CLASS!!! He will know if you don't.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON303
• 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:

He is a bit disorganized, he started very slow then sped up after the first midterm. The assignments are marked easily. The midterms are marked much harder. He does mark easier on the final. Kinda of ornery and jaded, but funny.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By far the best Econ prof I've had. If you are easily offended don't take his class but one of the most helpful profs. Tests are very straightforward. If you know how to use the resources available to you, you will succeed. And BUY the textbook

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very hard marker, assignments were easy. Textbook is a must, and don't skip if you intend to pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON359
• 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:

Assignments were easy and answers were right in the text. Midterms were SUPER easy, 2 short answers word for word from tutorials (DON'T MISS THOSE!) and an "essay" that comes from the assignment. The final is where he is going to get you, short ans. are like the practice Q's, but the essay is from lectures Bonus Q asks for a event from that week.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Atkins makes what would be dull subject matter interesting, and although he does have a "unique" style of teaching, he makes course material easy to understand. To anybody who was/is offended by his classroom demeanor, good luck in the real world...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class helps me a lot. You can learn some 'real' stuff from his Econ359. Strongly recommend

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Atkins is the Gregory House of the University of Calgary.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Atkins is very inappropriate and disrespectful in a classroom environment. While Dr. Atkins is a knowledgeable professor, he does not develop a classroom environment conducive to learning and frequently makes inappropriate remarks. I would not take another of his classes or recommend him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Atkins has one of the biggest egos seen in a teacher, which lacks any solid foundation. He is essentially a babbling old man who uses the same sayings day in and day out. Put your hard earned money to good use and choose another professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

What a guy. You won't see another prof like this at the UofC. He makes macro interesting. Attend class and he'll give you questions on the exams (without saying he is, ofcourse). His book is pretty good. Happy I took the class with him and will be in his 359 class next semester.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON303
• 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:

Atkins is my favorite prof. He may come off "hard" but is down to earth if you talk to him. He actually teaches you about the material in a way that relates to the outside world. Need to attend class to do well. Book is not necessary but VERY helpful. Learned a lot. Would take a course with him again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Frank Atkins, the biggest of many reasons why the University of Calgary Economics department has such a bad reputation.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON303
• 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:

Interesting and funny prof that keeps his lectures entertaining. Uses current events to make the material relevant. Follows the text book pretty close as well (which I liked) and overall felt like I had a better understanding of macro. If you like organization and need structure in your classes, however, I would not recommend.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Atkins is the man. He's hilarious and really gets you going about Econ. His notes in review show up on the midterm and Final. Read/Glance over the book you'll do great. Definitely taking more courses with Atkins!