Fulton Tom - Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Fulton Tom

Department: Economics

College: Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON1119
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Fulton is a great teacher to learn from. He is informative, supportive, thorough and fair. Just as a note, if you do his optional presentation project, get ready to work. You can skip a mid-term of your choice if you do, but you still have to thoroughly learn midterm contents to complete assignments, ON TOP of the information for the presentation.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON1119
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is awesome instructor. Just go to class, practice the exercise and assignments you will definitely get good grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON1220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Tom is a kind person, but his final exam is definitely tough. You need to catch the chance to get as higher as possible from first two midterm exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON1119
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This course single-handedly brought me up to speed on modern world issues (employment, trade, business, etc.). Fulton is not strict or tough- just academically principled. His materials and lectures give you everything you need to succeed if you put in the work. Visit him during office hours and he will give thorough answers to all your questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON1220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want to get a high GPA, DON'T TAKE HIS COURSE. If you really want to take his course, you should be able to study all the materials.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON1220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing prof but his course is very difficult. If your major is Economics and you eager to work hard - he is your best choice. But if you need good GPA and/or don't really want to work hard, my advice is not to take his course.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON1120
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Make sure you review all of you assignments and exercises before midterm and final, and think very carefully before you answer his questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON1220
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Fulton really makes you work for your grade. His tests are very difficult. If you do all of his homework (Yes, the self tests and optional stuff too...) you will have no issue excelling in his class. His notes are the best I have ever received from any class I've ever taken. Don't take Fulton if you're not prepared to put in the effort to do well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON1119
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Fulton is pretty hilarious. Very nice guy. If you don't know what you're doing though, he is unafraid to call you out on it. Midterm and final are easy if you study for them, lots of kids fail because they don't study. He gives you straightforward guides though so just care about passing and you will.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My grades aren't in but I know for a fact I did bad in his class. However, I feel like I got the grade I deserve. His outlines are very clear on what he expects from you. He uploads checklists, practice exercises for every chapter, and practice tests . You get the grade you deserve with this guy. Lectures are kinda dry though. Pearson mandatory.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO1220
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

HAD A WORST EXPERIENCE

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON1119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Friendly and approachable but will scrutinize and grade very deliberately. Nice guy but will make you work for the grade.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Excellent prof with crystal clear notes. Just make sure to attend his lectures to fill in the blanks. Do ALL his assignments (in class and take home) and you will ace the course.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON1220
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fulton's lectures are very clear and easy to understand. Does not mind spending time repeatedly explaining the same thing (albeit I do) so don't hesitate to ask questions. Assignments and exams are very straight forward. Just do your homework, study and you shall be rewarded.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO1220
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are an econ major or like econ in general he is your guy. While his lectures are clear and his passion for the subject is clear his assignments are a joke. He assigns 30+ question online assignments but they are worth next to nothing. His hand in assignments are worse. Then he wonders why half his class fail his exams. Just ridiculous.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON1220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fulton is the unicorn of econ instructors. His lectures are crystal clear and his notes are super organized and helpful. His tests are actually quite fair if you take the time to study the assignment questions and lecture notes. Definitely go with him if you plan on taking more econ courses in the future. You won't regret it!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his micro before too. I don't understand how some people complain that his class is not cleardifficult. You must understand what he covers in the class and practice questions-- that means, if you do prepare what he has covered, you can get good marks easily! There is no unexpected questions on the exam.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Must cover all your bases to succeed. Fulton is straight-forward and clear involving how you will succeed or fail. All material is relevant and there is a LOT of it. Assignments not worth much, but a must do to succeed. Do the assignments, read the text, do the practice questions, quit your job. Yes, the last one, too.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Didnt like him at first, but realized how fair he was after a while. The exams are in a good, clear format and he gives you part marks for a lot of things if you explain your answers, even the multiple choice! 6 assignments, 6 online assignments, 2 midterms and a final. Also attendance counts so show up and take notes, as class is the most helpful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible prof. Gives no feedback. Gives so many assignments worth nothing. Over half the class failed both midterms. DO NOT TAKE FULTON