Robert Jean Oxoby - University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Professor: Robert Jean Oxoby

Department: Economics

College: University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON481
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Robert is a very good prof. He is very good at communicating theory which is the main basis of this course. BUT the worst part of the course if the math. This semester there was another prof. who taught us the math parts and he was horrible. I didn't understand a single word he said or wrote. The assignments are pretty hard cause its mainly math.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON357
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Oxoby is by far the best professor in the Econ faculty. His classes were so interesting and he's honestly the funniest prof I've ever had. He does a really good job of tying theory to real world examples. His assignments were pretty easy and the midterm and final are very similar. Read the textbook if you want an A, but that goes for most courses.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON357
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rob is really smart prof but majority of his lectures are theory based like he didn't show numerical examples frequently which makes assignments hard. Tests are also challenging. However, he is fair grader and posting solutions are helpful in studying. It will be needed to do assignments with group.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON357
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is another case of good prof, terrible course. He's a funny guy who is clearly very smart but can sometimes come off as condescending in his office hours. Assignments are hard but are marked easily. Very tough midterm and very very tough final. Thought I failed the final but must have beat the curve and ended up with a B in the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON357
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great prof with regards to explaining economic theory, but not the best at showing and explaining the math. His test are also really hard and long and the assignments take forever. However, he is really helpful in his office hours and is quite possibly the funniest prof in the ECON department.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON349
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great class. Actual use of economics is more interesting and a good way to learn theory.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is literally a genius. I loved every minute of the class - Game Theory is an interesting topic to begin with but he took it to another level. It is a shame he doesn't teach more undergraduate courses!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON349
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Prof! Workload is extensive compared to other econ courses.. but it's for your benefit! If you do the assignments, study the answer sheets, you're well prepared for the final and midterm! Amazing prof hands down!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON349
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, very witty and you can really tell this guy is a genius. His powerpoints are pretty simple but he posts them so that's good. Overall this guy can make any course good. He is so smart and laid back and overall just a cool guy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON349
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Interesting prof. Lectures were funny and informative. Assignments were poorly worded and a lot of work. Things we were not taught how to do were included on the midterm.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON349
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

good prof. he's a little green at using powerpoint.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON349
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

the theory behind the subject matter boring, but everything else was great...he is a born entertainer, smart guy with a genius twist to him, assignments useless, paper and exams ok...only took the class because of him and would do so again, great prof !

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON349
• 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:

AMAZING prof. Made everything hilarious and relatable. His assignments were long but grade fairly easy. His stories were so funny. Midterms and finals were fair. do the assignments and you'll be fine for his exams. not much else to say about him cept: OXOBY IS A GOD.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• 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:

Dr. Oxoby is a great professor! He always makes lectures fun to attend. My only problem was that he never gave numerical examples, just theory which was frustrating when doing the assignments. Midterm was easy but the final was rough. Overall, great class and great professor. I would take another class with him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a funny guy who brings a lot of wit into the classroom. Makes taking pages and pages of notes a little more bearable. My complaint: the assignments were hard since he didn't really give any real numbers examples in class, instead focusing mainly on theory. The textbook was mostly theory as well. Study assignment answers for midterm and final.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the greatest profs at the U of C. The midterm was basically one of the assignments and they were extremely easy, especially if you work in a group, which he allowed. The final was hard but he curved it since I got 50% on it but still got a B+. People who doesn't like him don't have social skills because the class is easier with others!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

TOO MUCH WORK...tests are extremly hard... chapters in book are usually 35-50 pages...boring as hell...dont take 301.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very tough course. Nice guy. Interested in students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

TOOO MUCH WORK..but he's a greay guy but his tests are way tooo hard!! and he expects too much from his students

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON481
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Expects a lot out of his students. A LOT! Very helpful with questions in class and during office hours. He makes the class fun to attend to but does't seem to realise that students have 4 other classes of work. The workload is just plain crazy but the class is entertaining.