William Curington - University of Arkansas

Professor: William Curington

Department: Economics

College: University of Arkansas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is definitely hard, he's a little scatter brained for lectures but he really cares and tries hard. He wants the class to ask questions because he genuinely cares on how we do. He chooses amazing SI leaders and I honestly enjoy this class the most. If you study, you'll do great. 100% recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON3533
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Curington marries his policymaking experience seamlessly with the course text. Energetic for an older gentleman and very passionate. He can explain concepts a plethora of ways. The student needs to completely understand material to pass exams; meaning attend lectures! Will need to explain concepts clearly and construct good graphs!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON3533
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was very challenging and eat impossible to pass if you forget princess of economics or did poorly in them. When he tries to explain certain concepts to the class he ends up confusing everybody instead. Do not answer his questions with a question, as it really bugs him for some reason. Do not recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is an easy B but a hard A. He uses the textbooks powerpoints, but omits quite a bit so going to lectures is important to figure out what you need to know. There are practice tests given to you from your SI and extra credit built-in to the class. Yes, there are easier Micro classes but this one is definitely very fair.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tests are hard. This semester I was able to get 12.5% of extra credit added to my grade by going to all SI's and doing the extra credit homework and quizzes. Also you have the option to replace your lowest test with your final exam l grade. For sure would recommend this class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON3533
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are by far the worst of any ive had to listen to in college. Test grades are ridiculous. I think he just closes his eyes and writes random numbers on each test. Dont take this class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The only teacher for Microeconomics that has a cumulative final. I learned more going to S.I. than I did ever going to class. Tests are filled with questions that try to trick you rather than test you on the actual material. Do not take him. 0/10 Would take again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This poor guy cannot teach a class. He is worse than many high school teachers I had that would also coach sport teams. He doesn't explain concepts to make them easier, in fact they are more confusing. Lots of studying on your own time for a class that should be an easy grade. If you strive for all A's like I do stay away

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is extremely hard if you do not understand micro economics very well. The tests are extremely tough. I do not recommend this to anyone. Definitely would not take again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely love Dr Curington. He is so helpful and will help you even after you have taken his class with anything Walton College related. Take him if he teaches econ!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class, do not take him if you don't really understand economics.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not very good at teaching such large classes. Not good at explaining harder concepts. If you did not do well in economics in high school, don't pick him as a teacher. Also don't pick him for your teacher if you didn't take economics in high school. Not good at explaining the basics.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had to rely on my SI leader to get me through the class. Not super difficult but he didn't even make or go over the test material with you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON3533
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Curington rocks. Class is an easy B, but a very difficult A. He's really clear about his expectations and hands out test questions two days before. Learned a lot in this class and would definitely recommend it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON3533
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class as an elective for my minor as I wanted to learn more about issues like labor unions and minimum wages. The class is pretty interesting, and if you are at least a little interested in issues such as these you should enjoy it. That being said, the class is fairly intensive, and Curington is a somewhat tough grader.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON3533
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

fairly difficult class. the book is of no help and he tends to stare at the class more than teach. also, not available for help most of the time

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Was an enjoyable class for me. It was difficult, however.