Michael McPherson - University of North Texas

Professor: Michael McPherson

Department: TBD

College: University of North Texas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON4850
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best economics professors I've had so far. He knows what he is talking about and makes everything easy to understand. Gives a booklet for notes where the tests are from. Open for questions and answers them clearly. Really enjoyed this class and would take another one of his classes! Would have made an A but I was taking another 5W1

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON4440
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Classes are interesting and enjoyable, but packed full of lecture; you can't miss a class. That being said, a student who sat behind me came to class with whooping cough because being sick was not considered an excused absence. Wonderful lecturer. Makes notetaking easy. You know exactly what to study.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's good professor and is very helpful. Even though attendance isn't mandatory, showing up for class helps your grade a lot because of the amount of pop quizzes given out and because the class builds on itself, if you miss a class, it's hard to understand what is happening next class. I would advise to do all the homework do the practice tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is very simple and not time consuming. Attending every lecture and doing the short homework assignments helped me make the grade I did. He lays down the notes for you to aid what is in the book. I would advise taking the practice exams online and in the book practice exams because that really sets you up for everything on the tests.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON4850
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very helpful. His grading criteria is so clear and all quiz, home and in class exercise are all optional (extra credit, Bonus). There's always an in class exercise every class but you know what at the end of the class he will show the solution of that in class exercise so obviously, everyone will get full score on that exercise. I really LOVE

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor. It was an 8 am class, and he still managed to keep the students interested. It was pretty tough for me since some of the principles are initially hard to grasp, but he is willing to answer all questions and help you whenever you need it. Show up for sure! Sometimes there are pop quizzes and he'll give you answers!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON4850
• 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:

Professor McPherson is one of the best teachers I've ever had! He made the course content really interesting, and super helpful with answering questions. Study for the tests, go to every class and do the "optional" homework. It is impossible to make a bad grade if you go to class, study, and ask questions!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I will take another class with him. He is very helpful and clear. Go to the lab they will help you and review your homework.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON4850
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor McPherson is awesome! He keeps the lecture interesting especially for such a dry subject. Willing to answer any questions and is respectful. Class consisted of 2 mid-terms, a final, in class work, optional homework. Fantastic professor, highly recommend him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON4850
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Professor. He makes class interesting and really made me think of becoming an economics major. I would recommend him to anybody.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON4630
• 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:

Dr. McPherson is incredibly helpful and clear in his teaching style. His class is challenging if you have never had stats before, but he is incredibly helpful and very lenient in his grading. Do NOT slack on the lab portion, it will bite you in the end.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON1100
• 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:

Serioulsy love this man. Like I wish more teachers were like him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is really nice professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON4850
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His classes can be hard to pay attention to because he's very dry and gives you the notes before hand. My only complaint was that the wouldn't curve my grade .04 points to get a letter grade higher. His test are straight forward, but the final is nearly impossible.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON4850
• 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:

Dr. McPherson was a great professor - understood the subject well and conveyed the material very clearly. He was respectful to students and very helpful in answering questions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON4600
• 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:

He was a great teacher. The class wasn't hard, but you had to read the textbook and go to class. He would answer any and all questions perfectly. And always responded to my emails quickly. He had a straight forward lecture style, and found good ways to keep your interest.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON1100
• 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:

intelligent. enthusiastic, and professional. well organized class. i would highly recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: METHO4630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's just... the best. He respects his students to no end. Very good about responding to emails and student concerns. Go to class... show effort... and you'll do great. He made me a better student. Also... he's got personalized notebooks that makes everything so much easier. Oh and... PUT YOUR PHONE ON SILENT.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON4850
• 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:

Take Dr. McPherson...One of the best Profs. I have ever had...Very professional. He is not easy, but more than fair. Do the in class exercises and the optional homework. He likes communication, feedback, etc...Do not be intimidated...He really wants to help those that really want to learn.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON4850
• 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:

Highly recommend. Favorite economics teacher out of 8 taken. Clear, precise, entertaining, moderate difficulty, no textbook. Fascinating class, great teacher, one of the easier upper level economics courses.