David Vail - Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME

Professor: David Vail

Department: Economics

College: Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Maybe it's just that I'm not the math type but the practice tests he gives out are nothing like the test you'll take with him. The structure as far as multiple choice, essay, and graphical order will be the same, but not the material!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECONFYS
• 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:

Had my first year seminar with Vail on Maine's Northern Forest. Interesting material but not a super engaging teacher. A good guy, though, and a veritable celebrity when it comes to the Economics of Maine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Only Vail can lecture for an entire hour without repeating himself, stuttering, or pausing. There was very little written work, only reading, and in a math oriented course, that makes the tests difficult. Nevertheless I will attempt to take every class this man teaches.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECONO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sort of boring. I had a B+ until the final, so WATCH OUT. make sure you take note of the little things because the final was almost like trivia rather than big ideas. The other tests were all fine. Class is dry. You cover WAY more material than the other classes. so if you're just filling a requirment, take a different section.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A little dry, but very clear and articulate. If you're already interested and want a clear introduction to economics, take this professor. If you aren't very interested, you'll be bored.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very clear teaching style. Always helpful during office hours. Frequently available to answer questions. Keep up with the reading if you're in one of his classes, it will make the class much easier.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

vail rocks.. one of the best and most interesting profs ive had so far... highly reccomend him...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Vail is a wonderful teacher and an admirable person! I knew nothing about econ and he made me love the class! Very fair tests. Take him for 101!

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

excellent teacher, very nice, pay attention in class (a little hard to do at times) and you'll be fine with the material, tests are very fair but not exactly easy, i would definitely recommend him as a teacher

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

excellent teacher, made the material easy to learn

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

nice guy

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON219
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His economic development class was my favorite class in my 4 years. Super interesting class based around discussions, debates and role-playing situations. Sparked a life-long interest in international development. A challenging professor but worth taking!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but lectures are incredibly boring. Tests are impossible unless you're an econ genius.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, nice guy, helpful, organizes study sessions to help with quizzes and tests. Boring lecturer but really knows his stuff.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The material is presented in such a random mess, though I suppose the class would be okay if you completed the homework assignments. *sigh* He's a nice guy and would probably try to answer questions during office hours...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor. Wasn't incredably interesting, but explained the concepts of the course clearly. If you do the readings and pay attention you'll do well.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very smart, and nice but could be a bit demanding. Understanding and helpful when asking for help. If you do the work, you'll be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

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