James Thornton - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Professor: James Thornton

Department: Economics

College: Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grade is based off of three 40 point tests. No homework. No extra credit. He gives a review for the exams but very few questions from the review are actually on the exam. Make sure you go to class, take really good notes, and study A LOT for his exams.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON415
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've ever had. Simplifies very tough subjects, would recommend for any economics class. He has taught me more in one semester about economics then any of the other classes I've had.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thornton is one of a kind. He basically stands before the class ans just spews knowledge. He made economics, a very complex subject, simple and easy to understand. He was very easy going, funny, and respectful. I looked forward to going to his class. Go to class, take notes, and you'll do great. I would highly recommend this man.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

DON'T BUY THE BOOK funny guy, its a pretty easy class if you go and take notes

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thornton is great! I would definitely take a class with him again. But if you want a good grade in his class you have to go to class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON415
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His assignments requirements require time, so be prepared.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thornton is an amazing teacher! I learned so much more from him than my Econ201 instructor. His tests aren't hard if you go to class, take notes and do the study questions. Take him any chance you get!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON436
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor was awesome! I appreciated the study guides/ Lecture outlines he gave for the class so I understood what to study! I would definitely take Thornton if you have to take this Economics class!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON436
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor on campus, hands down! Take any class you can with him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly knowledgable professor. He's been teaching econ for years and knows how to present it to students. Best professor in the department. Don't buy the book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fun, cool professor. Great personality and makes the class loose and fun. Very very smart, knows a lot about the subject. Uses many examples to drive his point across. Easy class to pass if you take good notes or have a basic understanding of Economics.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thornton is such an amazing professor. His Lectures are very detailed and easy to understand and he makes you truly interested in the material that he covering. He's funny too. There are 3 exams and that's it so you must do good on them all but if you go to class, take notes, and ask questions you'll do fine. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grade is only based off of 3 tests. Offers no extra credit. Though attendance is not mandatory, if you don't go to class, you won't pass. Has reviews and some of the questions are the same on the tests. He is passionate about what he is teaching and is extremely knowledgeable!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was a lot better than my ECON 201 class, it is still tough if you're not good at ECON, but with Thornton you will have a better grasp of what is expected out of you. Also he gives great reviews for exams and no surprises. I would definitely take this course with him. You are only graded on 3 exams, but they are all curved.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 379
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor in the Econ department. I am molding the rest of my major around him. He has inspired me. His classes are based around a test, 100 point quizzes (he drops one), and one assignment. If you are a very persuasive writer and know basic concepts of the class you will be able to an easy A or B in the class. His lectures are interactive.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MICROECONOMICS
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher but examples don't really relate to us. He uses Lipitor, wine and cheese as examples throughout the semester

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON379
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly nice, and funny. Clearly has a passion for his topics and makes you enjoy coming to class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you go to all the lectures and take notes, you won't ever need the book. Grade is solely based on 3 tests, no extra credit or other assignments. Review his study guides for the test -- they're really helpful! This prof is highly qualified to teach the class, so if you're required to take the class might as well take it with him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON415
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

not his student but just read his note online for multicollinearity and i understood so well better than my lectures here.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• 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:

Great professor with a good sense of humor. Grade's based only on 3 exams. Doing the study guides is helpful and some questions on the exams are from there. If you pay attention in lecture and take good notes, you won't really need the book. Dreaded taking econ., but he made it simple.