Rod Midgley - Douglas College, Coquitlam, BC

Professor: Rod Midgley

Department: Economics

College: Douglas College, Coquitlam, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, motivational, simplistic in expectations Caring, Funny, uses humor appropriately, extremely easy to contact outside of class listen carefully in lectures, he goes over everything he tests on, but it is easy to lose focus and fall behind

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grades are from only tests which are based off lecture and textbook information, he's not the worst teacher but very old school, you write down what he says. I personally need a power point or to be given homework to study so did not do well in his class since i had a hard time understanding lecture at times.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON1101
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst Instructor ever

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is really important you read the textbook for this course. His lectures are very interesting but his handwriting is sometimes hard to read and contains a lot of abbreviated terms. If you can spend enough time for this course, go for it. (I couldn't!) Tips: read the textbook for MCQs, and review diagrams, which are explained in class, for FRQs.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

ummmm dont take him please you will pass canadian economy but he makes macro really challenging for students.. avoid

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Exams have nothing to do with class notes. mcq seems cousins and tricky. Nice to help students even answer on weekends but average class is very low

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He really cares and is ready to help. He makes sure you understand a subject then moves to the next topic. This is a heavy subject and you have to work hard for it but he certainly makes it easier.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best classes I have ever had. Be prepared to work hard and results will be rewarding

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON1150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not the best prof but neither the worst. Most students told me it was hard to follow his class, and sts' average mark was pretty low. I think it really depends on person. whatever, I am taking his course for next sem again and if you don't usually review things and not a hardworking student, just don't take it

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His notes are all over the place and his lectures dont seem to have anything to do with the tests. He is also a very tough marker when it comes to short answers. He is a great guy, very passionate about teaching economics but if you wanna take economics definitely take someone else.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this course a year ago and didn't do too well so I decided to retake the course with the Rod again. I like the style where there is no homework but 3 term test and a final. One of the lowest term test will be dropped which is really helpful. There will be 4 sq in every term test and we are allowed to choose only 2 to answer.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Long lectures. 3 MT(20% each) & final. Multiple choice questions & cases. No handouts, no assignments, no quizzes, no presentation. Funny & very well meaning prof. I wish he could spend more time on exercises in class. Students have to copy what he writes & you can't focus on explanation when you have to make sure that you copy all the information

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I came into the class thinking of how hard this prof would be, but honestly, I found him to be one of the best profs at Douglas College. He really makes economics quite interesting, and has inspired me to take further economics as electives down the road. I worked really hard to get A's on his exams but it was all worth it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON1250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very knowledgable teacher. If you know a little bit of economics and enjoy it, you are going to like his classes. He has many examples to share. He is lovely and funny. He is always willing to help the students. I would recommend him if you like economics. The bad point about his classes, sometimes it can be hard to follow with his notes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOSC2140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a good teacher, but boring at times. Overall, he'll take the time to help his students understand the course material and is very patient.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOSC2140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Do you guy have to do presentations in his class? can any body tell me about the test and assignment? thank you guys!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He means well. He is truly enthusiastic and is invested in his students well fare. But the reason i dropped his class is because he does not give any assignments, practice or h.w so we are completely clueless as to what the mid terms could possibly be like.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENCO1250
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

too hard for pass this course. Macro enco was hard, but this teacher make it harder.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 1250
• 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:

absolute beauty, he will talk to you for days about anything related to economics. This guy loves what he does and it shows.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took a class with him because it was the only one that fit into my schedule, and I would not recommend. He is a well-meaning professor, but his lectures are dry and hard to understand, and the multiple choice sections on his exams usually have little to do with what was taught in class. I honestly regret taking this course, avoid this prof!