Michael Twomey - University of Michigan - Dearborn

Professor: Michael Twomey

Department: TBD

College: University of Michigan - Dearborn

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Even though Twomey is retired if he decides to ever teach again I would take again. He is very laid back and enthusiastic about the econ. Tests are easy to anticipate as he basically just copies questions from homework or old exams. Wise man.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought I was prepared for this class seeing as how I had Economics in high school but Professor Twomey is awful! His class is pointless as he just uses slideshows that he puts up online and he doesn't go into depth about any of it. Says to just read book which is way too long for each chapter. Worst class ever. Making me transfer next year.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• 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:

One of the best professors of the Economics Department. He is dedicated to his students success and is always willing to share a cup of coffee and talk about econ. He is the reason I am an Econ Major! All his old exams are online, gives HW to buffer grade. Would recommend over Miteza for 301.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He cannot stay on topic. Talks too much about the olden days like he doesn't have people in their 20's & mid-20's. most of the time what he's talking about had nothing to do with the subject. Teaches like his students already knows the material. Doesn't care if you can't keep up. Will gladly show you the door if you want to leave.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON344
• 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:

Prof Twomey is a great professor. He is genuinely interested in the subject and always willing to help with questions. posts old exams online. Lecture was pretty pointless since all exam material was from the readings but it was still interesting. I got a B+ with minimal effort other than doing the readings. wish all my econ classes were with him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• 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:

His tests can be tough, but he gives some extra credit and grades on a curve. Study notes, slides and book. Grade based on 4 tests, nothing else.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON344
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took for Econ in the Middle East. Be warned.. there is an UNBELIEVABLE amount of reading to do. He provides study guides for each test, however, they are enormous. Once you do it and study, you become overwhelmed. The actual tests are long. Lots of work to do as well- 2 papers, and 1 research paper. Not clear. Almost impossible to get an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did not like this course. The material was covered so quickly I don't think anything ever had time to sink in. Never knew what would be on the exams either. Extra credit is offered, 8 points before each exam & puts huge curves on exams too. I ended up with a B but studied harder than I did for my classes I received A's in.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON348
• 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:

Great professor. Has all his old exams uploaded to a website that are super beneficial to study (he recycles some of his questions on the exams). Grade was based on 2 small papers, one longer paper and 3 exams. Final WASN'T cumulative. Great to talk to after class and probably one of my favorite profs at UM-D. Would recommend him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON348
• 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:

Good professor -- he seems to genuinely care about student success. His tests were easy if you studied the material. I managed to get a decent grade with minimal devotion to studying.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON302
• 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:

Professor Twomey knows his material well. I was a bit bothered that he was yet another UMD professor who espouses his liberal viewpoints every chance he gets, but that aside his study guides are spot on and the tests are fair and reflect the material taught. If he taught anything else I was interested in I would consider taking him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, my favorite in fact. His classes may not be the easiest but you will learn a lot and enjoy his lectures. Anyone who likes economics must take Twomey.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON344
• 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:

Very helpful and knows the material well, grades at a curve and if you practice the study guide you'll Aces every test. I'll will be looking forward to taking Professor Towmey again

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• 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:

Extra credit (USE IT) and he grades on a curve. Overall, he knows what he talks about, but it's still hard. An AP class only gets you past the first test. Study at least an hour a night, and you will be making the curve. Four tests, half multiple choice, half write-in. He posts old tests online, so there's that.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• 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:

Great professor and very friendly. Good class with the curve and homework assignments(he only checks if you did them, not if they are correct)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• 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:

Twomey is a decent prof. His lectures are fairly understandable, and he does explain most material well. Tests are based on book, but I discovered studying notes, old exams, and key words from the book worked better than reading. EC and curve are used on all four exams. If you're willing to put in some effort, I would recommend Twomey.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Grades on a curve with extra credit. gets most of the test from the textbook and his lectures didn't clear up subject very much. However the curve and extra credit make it worth taking him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor who knows the material and calls on students randomly, so it would pay off to pay attention.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• 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:

Just 4 tests graded on a curve - generally easy to pass, but hard to get an A. Twomey was straightforward and conversational in class, clearly knows contemporary economics, though he falls on the Keynsian side of things. Tests are difficult, but curve and EC makes them easy. Decent grade for little study.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• 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:

Prof. Twomey is a great prof! Very friendly to students and teaches Econ in a way students can grasp; he avoids the gory details. Tests can throw some harder questions but they are fair and he curves. There is EC for each test, too. Old exams are online, though not a ton of help right now (Apr 2010), since the book is newer. I highly recommend him.