ECON 2060

do the readings and go to class

Fantastic lecturer, extremely difficult grader. His exams will be tough because you'll need to know ALL the readings really well. That combined with his ruthless grading makes this class more difficult than necessary, but I definitely learned a lot and a subject that should be boring (who cares about colonial America anyways?) is made more lively by Mark Thomas.

Hard class but really really interesting. I enjoyed it a lot, but had to really work for a B

It's hard to get an A but also hard to get a C or below. 100% of your grade comes from the 2 midterms (50%) and final(50%). Thomas is a good lecturer, but grades are a little harsh.

A LOT of reading. 2 mid-terms and a final. Material isn't too difficult, but it's a lot of information that he expects you to retain. Thomas is a good lecturer, though.

Thomas is a really good teacher. His lectures are very structured, which helps you understand the main points of the class. It is very important that you take VERY GOOD notes if you want to do well. On top of that, you need to do a pretty large amount of reading, and go over it at least twice before the exams.

great professor, you can tell he really knows the material. however the curve was minimal and i felt i should have received a better grade

Thomas is an amazing professor and lecturer. He is very insightful and his lectures were always interesting. His exams aren't extremely difficult if you pay attention in class and do the reading. Don't expect to get an A by doing nothing.

Mark Thomas is the best professor I've had. He is the most interesting and by far the most entertaining with his British accent and mannerisms. You dont have to read the textbook but you have to read the individual readings. Tests are all from lecture and these readings. If you take really good notes then you will be fine. There are no surprises, but he literally tells you all the material on the test its just a matter of studying

This course was very interesting and Thomas was an engaging lecturer. However, the final grade was created from two midterms and a final, and Thomas can be a pretty tough grader. There was also a lot of reading and you had to know a lot of figures for the tests, which were all essay style. Only people with a strong background and interest in history and economics should take this course.