David Ring - Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Professor: David Ring

Department: Philosophy

College: Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David!!!! He was one of the best profs I have had, I never thought i had an interest in philosophy and he defiantly changed my mind. He is to the point and very helpful, he also has an awesome sense of humor. I'm pretty sure this was his last semester teaching though :( If he decides to teach again, take him!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EPISTEMOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best professor I have ever had. He is retiring this year. Take him before it is too late. Your mind will be blown daily. His class is by no means easy, but the struggle is worth the experience.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: A150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fun class. Pretty difficult material considering it is a philosophy course. Makes the information make sense without going overboard. Very well spoken and to the point. Definitely one of the best professors I have had yet!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: A150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are taking this class "for fun" good luck. I do not understand how other students found this class interesting and enjoyable. Challenging material and easily my hardest class especially since it is the 8week. My only saving grace is that he has practice tests before the actual tests (not like they have helped my grade any but still nice).

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are great and very entertaining. His class is only made up of quizzes and tests and the material is so difficult. Although he explains it quite well i still did horrible on his tests. The wording of the questions really throws you off. I went to a tutor, office hours, read all the material, went to class, and I still did terrible.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHILA220
• 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:

Very hard class. Dr. Ring takes no excuses including a death in the family. If you are not guaranteed to pass he insists you drop to the point of threatening.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• 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:

Clearly explained concepts. Tests are straight forward, can be relatively long and tedious though. Doing the HW definitely helps.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• 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:

Awesome teacher. Really impressed with how entertaining he made the class. Symbolic logic entertaining? Well seriously he made it not the most boring at the very least but I dare say he made it fun. He knows the subject and does what he can to make sure you will. Stuck on a test? He will point you in the right direction! Practice tests. enough said

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Dr. Ring is a genius and one of the best! He knows and loves his subject greatly. As for his class, there are 6 quizzes, 1 test, 1 midterm, 1 final, and 2 papers. Everything is pretty straight forward as it is essential to read the book and study. Although at times confusing, his lectures are very entertaining and funny! His class opens your mind!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• 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:

Genius

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL150
• 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:

Dr.Ring is an amazing philosophy teacher! I was suggested to take him by my counselor and I'm so glad I did! He's very clear and helpful and nice! I got a B in his 8 week class but I easily cod have gotten an A! Definitely would advise people to take him. The class is also interesting and I found that's enjoyed it!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL150
• 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. Ring is such an awesome teacher. He makes everything clear and repeats to make sure you understand the material. Make sure you attend all the classes to understand everything. The first 2 test he lets you take twice and he takes the best grade of the two. If you attend the class and actually listen then you should get an A or B no problem.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATHA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Better at answering student questions than any professor I've ever seen. Keeps long classes lively and holds your attention. Took this class at the end of the day, after work and never once found it impossible to focus.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL150
• 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:

HE IS THE MAN!!! except the physics instructors at occ this guy must be the smartest out of all others. He knows everything. Class is only 8 weeks and your done. take the first 8weeks otherwise u will have bunch of exams at the end of the semester. Its good to have the book but got an A without. Try to get the CD from a friend. take him!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• 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:

I went to class, payed attention, did the exercises in the book and online, saw a tutor and STILL got a D in the class. He told us that if we showed improvement by the end of the year he would give us a good grade. I showed improvement...and nothing.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL165A
• 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:

Funny guy, really smart, always helpful, hard subject, test is hard, but I would have gotten an A if I had been able to focus more attention on the subject matter. So if you can take him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL150
• 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:

Dr. Rings main goal is teaching each students the subject covered in his class. While most professors goal is to "be a teacher", Ring dedicates every class to making sure the students who show up have all the knowledge needed to pass his class with an A. Cant say enough about how rad he is! Take this class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher, passionate about the subject and very knowledgeable. He has his caveats, his lectures are hard to follow and many of us felt that his test questions were unfair. It was the hares I have ever worked for an A but it was well worth it. TLDR; Not an easy A, but still a great class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher. Very funny, but a little bit A.D.D. so he can be a little bit hard to follow sometimes. A lot of studying is definitely required in order to get an A. All-in-all, a really fun class to take.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILA150
• 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:

Dr. Ring breathes life into what can be a dry subject. He does an excellent job at clarifying subject matter, gives practice tests, class has an optional PASS group, + he has a sense of humor. 1 essay + 1pg writing assignment, 4 tests + 2 makeups, 1 final. Great class, recommend. Minimal book use.