Ian Hudson - University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Professor: Ian Hudson

Department: Economics

College: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON2540
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Show up or you won't pass, nothing is posted on UMLearn. Very interesting and easy to understand the material with lots of examples. He's a great and caring prof. Don't mess up the paper though it's worth 35%.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GPE1700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fav prof so far, Ian is ferda.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GPE1700
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic prof! He always made sure to explain all possible sides of the issues he discussed, and genuinely cared about his students' perspectives on them as well. If anything was unclear, he would take the time to explain it over again. Take careful notes and study carefully and you'll be fine. Would highly recommend taking any course of his!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GPE1700
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Possibly one of the best professors U of M has to offer. Lectures are extremely well-conducted, concepts are explained thoroughly, and he always makes sure that students have a chance to ask questions. Very accommodating if you need to ask questions outside of class. Inspirational because you can tell he cares about the material he's communicating.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON2540
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best prof at UofM. His lectures are very clear but he doesnt post his lecture slides online. Very tough marker but if you study hard, youll be fine. Must attend all his lectures and study hard to get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you think this guy is a difficult prof, you are in for a rude awakening at Uni. Attendance is mandatory as lecture slides are not posted, but he gives more than enough time to copy them word for word. Required reading/textbook was not at all necessary. Check online, as his past exams are posted and are word for word what you will see. Easy A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON1210
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was very bad, his lectures dont make sense he doesn't post them online. He rambles about lots of unimportant stuff, most of the imformation in lectures isn't on tests . All I am say is be prepared to work for your grades becuase this guy will not give you partial marks and you better hope you can understand what he is saying or you will fail.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON2540
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Actually cares about the lectures and the course material. He'll answer any question you want. Very fair exams, take down class notes. If you know the class notes, the exams are very fair. Excellent prof

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON1020
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really enthusiastic about what he's teaching.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON1020
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are amazing ! Easy A if you put it some effort !

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were very clear and you would think you understood everything until it came to the test. Tests were very hard and very few questions (15 questions worth 25% of final grade). The final was worth 44% but only had 30 multiple choice questions, very hard to get a good grade. He also didn't post any slides online so attendance was mandatory.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON2540
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best teacher i have ever seen. Both midterm and final is easy if you attend all the classes and know the concept well. he wont post the class note on UM learn, so you have to attend to every class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ian is a friendly prof, a little over done, but keeps lectures somewhat interesting. Online assignments are a little obscure compared to lectures, which can be frustrating. He has a pet peeve about participation.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON1210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super engaging prof who is very clear about what is expected on tests. Makes what could be a boring subject pretty interesting and is usually available for extra help if you need

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A wonderful professor - never have to worry about rushing to take notes, he clearly and slowly explains all course concepts in class. If you take good in-class notes based on what he says, you will have clear study material for tests. This was my first Econ class and the 50 min flew by - going to class was a pleasure, not a chore.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON1210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof. Knew nothing about Economics and he made this class so interesting. Very clear and goes through everything so well. Tells you exactly what will be on the tests. So easy. Loved going to class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON2540
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's hands down the best professor I've ever had. Lectures are wonderful, and he is so clear and concise when delivering the material. His 50 min lectures flew by, I wished they were longer. Need to study a lot for his tests, but if you do then you will do well. I found he was a bit of a tough grader on the essay, but I still got an A in the course

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON1210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't post any notes online, so you have to take them during class (Powerpoint). He explains concepts and theories thoroughly. He's funny and easy to pay attention to. Didn't really need to textbook, but it was of great help if I needed it. I got below the grade-cutoff for an A, but still got one, which mean he grades on a curve

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

MUST go to class and take good notes!!! If anything is unclear, ask for help!!! It's his first time teaching this class, so exam format may change (2 midterms 30% each; final 40%). If you can't answer the practice exam questions you WILL fail. Midterm format: 2 questions worth 15% each. All exams were long answer.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON2540
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best prof I've had. Intelligent and has well prepared lectures that make sense. Respectful to all students and always willing to help. Very tough marker though. Expects you to know your stuff really well. Midterm and final are short answer and there's always one specific thing he's looking for. Notes only offered in class. Tough, but learned a ton.