. Gindling - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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. Gindling - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Professor: . Gindling

Department: Economics

College: University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECON102
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is EXTREMELY BORING. No interaction in class the guy just talks for the entire class period nonstop. He is very organized and grading is very clear. Problem sets are graded by attempt.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ECON102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is basically a few weeks of lecture with a few homework assignments mixed in. Gindling makes the chapters interesting but the lectures tend to drag. We had 2 Exams, 6 Problem sets, and Online homework. Old exams are on his website which make for a great study guide. Grading is unclear... he doesn't use Blackboard like other professors.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECON102
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:

It shows the professor was passionate about economics. the lectures could be dry at times, but if you pay attention, take notes, and read the textbook, the class is very easy. and he would often make jokes to make the lecture more entertaining. BTW he loves milky way bars.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ECON385
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're interested in learning something new, this is the class to take. Dr. Gindling is also very passionate about his field. Unfortunately, he does not use blackboard and his grading is unclear and tough. Still, it's not a very difficult course. Grade is based on 2 exams, 6 brief essays, and "participation" (he just gives an A for that).

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ECON102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are interesting but the pacing is so slow it gets dry. The midterms and exams arent difficult as long as you attend classes and review notes. The averages are usually Bs. Hw is light and is either problem sets, which are graded for completion, or myeconlab, where you get many attempts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ECON102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was pretty good and offered quite a few opportunities for office hours, especially with his multitude of TA. He is very knowledgeable and passionate. He does have a fascination with Milky Way Bars. He does have practice exams on his personal website. His website is a little weird and outdated however, I wish he just put it on black board.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ECON102
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. He is really passionate about Economics and that comes through in his lectures. He tries to keep the lectures as interesting and current as possible. He made the content easy to understand and was a fair grader. The old exams posted online REALLY help so study them.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ECON102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class isn't too easy to put it flat out. As long as you pay attention to the lectures or read the chapters you'll be fine. Go over the old exams he has on his website because his exams are close to his old ones with similar questions. He loves the topic and he explains it well. If your lost ask questions because he'll explain it. Great dude.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ECON387
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far, one of the most valuable Economic professor out there! He is very intelligent, helpful, and clear. It might be hard to stay focused during the lectures, but don't miss out on his notes! You will need them for the exams. If you show up in class, participate, and take good notes, you will be fine. Come to him for you need advising too!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ECON102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

awesome prof, very helpful. I was preparing frantically for the class by reading the textbook because I thought I wouldn't do well without microeconomics. I was wrong. He makes everything easy for you so don't worry. Just pay attention cuz it gets boring sometimes, but other wise, he's an excellent professor!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ECON102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you attend his lectures then you don't have to buy a textbook! He's a really good professor. Cares a lot about his students. 3 Exams (2 Tests, and 1 Final). Final is cumulative. 6 Problem sets, he checks them for completion. 6 Online Quizzes. Use his previous exams uploaded on BlackBoard to study for the exams.Really helps! Milky way bars FTW!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ECON102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

really nice guy, fair, curves final grades, gives practice exams without answers but if you go to his office hours he's really nice and helpful. it's difficult to read his writing so sit towards the front. 6 quizzes and 6 problem sets (PS are graded for completeness)

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ECON102
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:

Clear, Honest, intelligent, and patient. He cares a lot about his students. I changed my major to economics after hearing him explain economic principles using snicker bars. I have a very high respect for Prof. Gindling who is an outstanding teacher in my opinion.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ECON102
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:

He is a great teacher. Gives great examples on the material and ensures that you understand the material. 3 tests (last one is the final, cumulative) , 3 online quizzes, 6 problem sets (he just checks for completion not correctness).

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ECON102
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:

Best teacher I have ever had in my 2 years that I've been here! He is very clear and makes the class so interesting. If you attend regularly and read over your notes, you'll do fine, A or B.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ECON385
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:

Awesome, two test, and a weekly one page paper. Gives you an extensive review sheet before each exam. Do the review properly, and you will get at least a B. Very helpful if you go to his office with questions.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ECON102
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:

Really nice guy. He always tries to answer questions no matter how stupid and obvious they are. His lectures are all written on the board which I find extremely helpful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ECON102
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:

Loved the professor! Loved his milky-way bar scenarios, loved how he went beyond the scope of the book to get his points across about current real-world issues. My only issue is my dyslexia with math, which is what kept me from doing as well as possible, but Gindling, you are hot because you know current events, and I find that sexy!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ECON102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Seems to be a genuinely nice man. Exams are heavily based off of notes, problem sets, aplia questions, and past exams. Reasonable grading, and not my toughest class at all. I am an Econ major and feel like Gindling was a great choice for my Macro class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ECON102
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:

He's nice and pretty cool, has a strong passion about Milkyway Bars, lol.

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