Jeff Bookwalter - University of Montana - Missoula

Professor: Jeff Bookwalter

Department: Economics

College: University of Montana - Missoula

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECNS201S
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He wants everyone to pass so he gives you as many opportunities to pass as possible. If you are ever confused in class the textbook follows the lectures pretty clearly so just read it. You can pass without doing the readings though, it just helps if you are stuck. He mainly used the whiteboard to communicate ideas and I would get graph paper.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECNS202S
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jeff is a really great professor. I struggled a bit with micro and I was worried about taking macro but he made it very easy to understand. His lectures are clear signals to what will be on the exam so I suggest showing up. All the material he teaches is relevant and interesting, and he lightens to mood too. Overall I have zero complaints.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take good notes... tests come directly from lecture!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECNS201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were great. I really was able to understand what to study for the tests. Overall a really effective teacher. His stories are always relevant too!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECNS201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bookwalter was one of my favorite professors! He makes the material interesting and is very clear on his expectations for the class! He goes through examples several times, and makes sure his students are well prepared for the exams! Such a knowledgable and passionate professor!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECNS201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jeff is awesome. I took his Econ 201 class and really enjoyed the subject material presented in class. As for most classed, a little bit of paying attention goes a long way. There is no way a student could say he doesn't explain topics well. He stops and asks every five minutes if anyone has questions. I recommend that everyone use this oppurtunity

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jeff is boring. His class is very boring and hard to pay attention to. His tests are ridiculous. Bad job at teaching. He told good real life facts, but on the other hand those are not on the test.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jeff's lectures were a lot of fun! He goes through problems and uses local examples that we can relate to. Because of the current events he talks about, attending lecture is necessary because he will ask questions about them on tests. Tests are easy but very short so a couple mistakes will hurt your grade. He has a good sense of humor! Good overall

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECNS201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a good teacher, but I'm really glad I had some understanding of economics before taking this class. He jumps around and either you will understand a concept or you won't. This stuff gets confusing so definitely do the homework, it will help your grade and your understanding.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although he is a very good teacher and provides a lot of support and help, his lectures are all over the place and he is always jumping around. A lot of the time he will start a table and never finish it which complicates your understanding of the subject. DO THE HOMEWORK DO THE HOMEWORK. The homework will save your butt and he drops your lowest!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. He simplifies examples which helped understanding concepts. Takes questions and explains the concepts, if you don't understand ask him after class or in office. His final was the easiest out of all the other tests so recommend taking all four since lowest one gets dropped. May seem uninterested in students but does care!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jeff is a great teacher - great at simplifying, has interesting lectures, and provides alternative explanations. His tests will kick your butt, and he goes a little fast for an Intro level, but it's a class worth taking if you have any interest in economics.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON111
• 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:

I had him for 111 (now it is ECON 201 I believe) back in 2007. What an amazing professor! He really has teaching figured out. I never approached him on a personal level so I can't attest to that side of him, but I can attest that he is BY FAR the best Intro teacher you can get. After having him for Micro, I was darn sure to get him for Macro!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM201
• 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:

Amazing teacher. I was dreading taking micro, but he made it fun and understandable. Hope I can take more classes from him in the future.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• 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:

honestly im terrible at econ. i took micro from him fall of 2007 and i was so lost the first couple days. then all of the sudden i just started to get it. he wasnt that nice to me in person but i have to grudgingly say he is straight up the best professor in terms of teaching ability ive ever had. the way this guy simplifies stuff is unreal

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON111
• 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:

Enjoyable presentation that made economics understandable and accessible. I dropped the same class with a different teacher after attending 1 lecture and was always glad I did.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Best prof ever. He is funny and totally cool.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HISTECON
• 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:

Kindled my interest and later a main reason for my major in econ. Not very accessible or helpful on a personal basis, which was a major disappointment for me. Hilarious, engaging, and exciting as a lecturer. Has a reputation for laziness. True perhaps in some respects, and not in others

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON111
• 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:

great class, funny guy

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. Helpful and clear, with a good sense of humor. Understands the subject and his audience.