Buford Curtis Eaton - University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Professor: Buford Curtis Eaton

Department: Economics

College: University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON373
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was by far the toughest class I've taken in my undergrad, but I'd honestly say it has had a big impact on the way I think. Do not take this course with Eaton if you are looking for an easy A, but If you want to get a really good foundation for the study of game theory this is the class for you. Go to the lectures and practice the questions!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON373
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you like listening to someone ramble about nonsense and use the word "um" so often that it's distracting, take a class with Eaton. The guy cant even end his lectures on time, always goes late. He's truly an astonishingly horrible prof, thank god the class was pretty easy cause the man was about as much help as a stick in the eye. Worst prof ever

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Eaton is a lazy professor. Refused to give back marks that were wrongfully taken away on midterm. Refused to put up answers to practice questions or exams so you had no idea if you were doing the questions correctly. Hardly finishes covering lecture notes every class. Lectures in which the TA taught were far superior. Material for the class is easy

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON373
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Eaton clearly didn't care about the students in my class. Absent from over 5 lectures, got his TA to teach when he wasn't there (not good enough) and spent over half of the time in lectures rambling about the game we were studying. He didn't post any answers to practice questions before the quizzes so you didn't know if you were right or not. AVOID

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON373
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The man rambles more than he lectures. Sure hes an interesting fellow with a genuine personality, but I swear he talks about the most useless topics sometimes. Weekly quizzes (Friday). Practice questions that have no answers posted. Attending class is highly optional, I'd recommend just reading the notes he posts on D2L. Easy B+

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON373
• 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:

Good prof overall. Makes game theory interesting. Don't need the text book for his class and you need to study hard for the final. The midterm and quizzes are really easy but the final was quite tough.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, really interesting lectures. Quizzes are pretty easy if you do the weekly assignments. Posts great notes if you happen to miss a class, or you want to read before class. All you could ask from a prof. Resources are limited as far as questions, but he's always available for questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and great class. He really challenges his students but not in an impossible way. I am not an Econ major but I thoroughly enjoyed this class and definitely reccomend people take it! Attending class definitely helps reinforce concepts but is not mandatory. Exams are tough but doable with studying!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON373
• 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:

Best prof I ever had. Makes game theory come alive. You have to work hard, but it is worth it. Lecture notes are provided prior to each class, so you spend your time in class actually discussing the materials instead of scrambling to write notes. My most recommended class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECONECON
• 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:

Really good at explaining... and also really helpful

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON357
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Eaton I thought was an okay professor. He really wanted his students to do well. Gave hints to what to expect on exams. Can be a tad boring and attendance is not mandatory if you read the textbook and the handout he gives. Quizzes and final were easy given you study his handouts.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Textbook is absolutely horrible

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON557
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great person and a genius. However, his textbook ( Osbourne's intro to game theory ) is horrible. Nevertheless, he is committed to his students and is always willing to help. He even took my class to the faculty lounge for drinks after our last class !

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON557
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love him! He's the best prof I ever had at UofC. A very smart man, who motivates the student to work hard. And deffinitely helpful when you need it. Also, an all around great guy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very encouraging and a very nice person

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON557
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to work your butt off in the honours micro, but it's worth it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is a genious at what he does but that doesn't translate to being good at teaching. If you don't like his book it is probably because it is too advanced for you to understand.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

no one understands his book,don't take his course