Professor: Jim Walker
Department: Economics
College: Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: S321
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I came to IU thinking I wanted to pursue an econ degree; this class made me certain of it. Great at explaining theory of models in-depth. Exams are not bad as long as you study, and exams always have extra credit question that make the average at least an A-. Friendly guy whose lectures I eventually looked forward to.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ECONS321
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Walker is the best professor I've had here at IU. He's always willing to help you understand the material, and is committed to student success. Grades tests and returns them within 24 hours. While this class requires good calculus knowledge, he makes all the calculus applications super accessible. I would love to take this course again!
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ECONE321
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Everyone was telling me how hard intermediate micro is, but it really isn't too bad if you go to class. Prof Walker only tests on the material he teaches in class and assigns in homework. Just go, take good notes, and study a tiny bit and youll be fine. Walker passes more students than any of the other econ professors, so take 321 with him.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: E321
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Best instructor I have had in my four years at IU - very knowledgeable and clear communicator
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: E321
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Terrific teacher in every facet. He has perfected the teaching of E321.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ECONE321
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Good professor and a cool guy. Super helpful to go to office hours. His exams really test your understanding; you're expected to do everything he shows in class backwards and upside down regardless of whether or not he does it in class for you.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ECONE321
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's probably knowledgeable about econ, but he's really bad at teaching it. His lectures are not organized at all so the main idea is usually lost on everyone. Avoid him if you can.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ECONS201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is not very good at explaining things, but the workbook is very clear so that's all you need. I didn't pay attention hardly at all, but you'll do fine as long as you study a lot before the tests. If you're going to take this class, take the honors version with him!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ECONS201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the best econ profs you can get! If you are able to take the honors course..do it! with walker, it's easier than regular course. not a lot of hw. he prepares you well for his tests!! and go to CL! it's helpful!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ECONS201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very good teacher. Professor Walker is extremely knowledgeable on the subject. He makes you feel free to ask questions and offers clear explanations. With that said, the material is fairly tough. MC questions on tests can be tricky. Overall, I got a good grade but I have never studied that hard for tests in my life. Still he's a great teacher!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ECONS201
- 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:
Professor Walker is awesome. He gives good explanations and examples, and he seems enthusiastic at every class. Before class he played classic rock music. Attendance is important and this class requires work, but if you put in the proper amount of time you will do well in his class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: E201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you go to every class and CL, you will get A- at least.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: ECONE201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Walker is a good teacher. I feel like it's really hard to understand what he is actually trying to say most of the time though. However, if you read the book and actually study and try to understand vs. memorize the material you will be fine. If you put effort into the class you'll get an A/B bc the tests aren't extremely hard conceptually
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: ECONE201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Walker is the way to go for econ. Clear explanations, and his tests are much more straightforward than Self or Olsen, who love to throw in trick questions. I had econ prior to taking this class, and thought he made it pretty interesting. Go to CL, do the workbook questions, and you'll do well.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: ECON201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher, funny guy, and his workbook helps so much. Everyone who takes Olsen regrets it. Take Walker, NOT Olsen. Great class and pretty easy to get a good grade if you put in the time doing practice problems and practice tests in his workbook.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: ECONE201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Everyone seems to give him good ratings, but in my experience he hasn't been especially helpful or clear. He obviously knows what he's talking about but moves too quickly and seems to be bored/annoyed at teaching such a large class. If you work hard in his class you'll do well, but don't expect him to be as awesome as everyone says he is.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: ECONS201
- 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:
I really hated econ in high school, but Professor Walker was much better at explaining it, and I actually like the subject now. I found the tests a little difficult, but not too hard.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: ECON201
- 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:
Explains everything very well and makes it interesting. Gives you several extra credit opportunities.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: ECONS201
- 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:
Professor Walker is good at explaining the subject matter and very helpful. He really wants his students to succeed. I had to end up dropping the class because it was just too much with too many credit hours but if I were to try econ again I would definitely try to get Walker. He makes economics interesting and he's also friendly and funny.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: ECONS201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Do NOT buy the parkin book! you will never use it. do do the homework on a regular basis and do go to CL. It all really helps.
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