Daniel Fairchild - University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

Professor: Daniel Fairchild

Department: Economics

College: University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't take attendance but you don't want to skip- tests are all on the notes he writes on the board. will spend an entire class explaining one topic in detail. VERY sweet older guy, loves to create relationships with his students. participate and he's more lenient on your test answers (although you can not wing it). great guy overall!

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Fairchild explains topics clearly and develops concepts slowly. Attendance is mandatory since note-taking is required to do well on tests. Friendly, agreeable guy and I would recommend taking his class to anyone.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• 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:

Dr. Fairchild is a great professor! All the notes for the class are drawn out for you on the board, and the exams are pretty straight forward if you follow along with the notes in class. There were weekly homework assignments and a large(r) (5-6 pages) research paper. He moves at a slow pace, but it's a fairly easy class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Old guy, very slow pace repeats himself and goes over things a lot. Not a terribly tough class, but need to know your stuff. Cant just make up bs for the essay answers because he knows his stuff. Easy class in terms of effort put in. No attendance, 3 tests, 1 paper, a couple homework assignments. Take if you just want to get through the class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fairchild is a really sweet and funny man. His classes are pretty easy and don't require much homework. You may not learn as much of the material with him as you would in other courses, but if you want the A, this class is the one to take.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON351
• 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:

Old guy, slow pace, but really knows his stuff. Despite his boring lectures, he can make learning more fun than plain textbook reading. Always willing to help and can be goofy sometimes. This is my second class with him. Great professor. Would recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

It's super easy. He goes slow and doesn't waste words. It can be kind of boring but the work load is extremely light and as long as you show up and take notes you will get an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fairchild is a really nice guy, I've taken 2 classes with him and he's really an enjoyable teacher. Class is pretty easy and if you give some effort an A- should be attainable. My only reservation is I feel like you don't learn as much material with him. Take him if you want an A but if you really want to know your stuff, go with someone else.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy; always willing to help. Go to class, his tests are based on his lectures. Only 4 tests and few assignments. The tests are not overly tough but you have no idea what he will ask. He knows his stuff but has a difficult time giving the big picture and tying everything together. His teaching style didn't match my learning style.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fairchild is a very good teacher. He knows what hes talking about when it comes to Economics. Sometimes his lectures can get very long and boring but you do learn a lot. Very little homework and only about 3-4 tests. Attendecne isnt mandatory but you should go because all the tests are based off of his lectures. Strongly recommend him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fairchild is a very nice and knowledgeable guy. Class gets extremely long and usually consists of him drawing random arrow diagrams on the board or giving handouts which are hard to read. 4 tests and they're challenging- definitely not easy, but also not impossible. Not a bad choice if you have to take a theory class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• 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:

Fairchild is the best. He is always willing to help you understand. Attendance isn't mandatory, only 3 exams, finals not cumulative, barely uses the book, homework isn't hard. He's a really great guy and a good professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Fairchild is a really nice guy. He loves his job and he loves to help you if you have questions. Lectures do get slow and boring, but attendance isn't mandatory. 6 homework assignments and they're easy. The final isn't cumulative

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON351
• 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:

He's incredibly knowledgable on economics which makes his lectures very clear and concise. Take him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Decent teacher great guy. Sometimes unclear but just ask and he will explain. Very helpful. Note based tests. 3 tests no papers. Just take good notes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher, always willing to help in any way he can. At times, he was fairly unclear about somethings and the book made matters even worse. He doesn't really use the book, so ATTEND class and take VERY good notes. Almost everything on the test is from his notes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• 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:

Super nice guy! He is a great prof you just have to get used to his style. I had him a year ago. I ran into him on campus and he still greeted me by name. Take him!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy. Extremely boring lectures. Attendance doesnt matter but tests are based on class notes. Only 3 tests and 2 papers. not much work at all. take good notes and youll do well

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON251
• 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:

D. Fairchild is a nice guy and he knows what he's talking about. However, sometimes he isn't very clear on certain topics, but he is always willing to help you. Three tests, a couple papers, a few homework assignments. Just make sure you take good notes and you should be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON252
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Great Prof., class can be a bit boring with lectures. His exam aren't that bad if you come to class and take notes... I missed alot of classes and thought that i might possibly fail, he really did care and tried to help me. I got a C at the end of the semester. Take him, he is a great Prof. and very helpful.