Dr. Pingle is awesome. He is always willing to help out of class and really tries to help you understand the concepts.

The class could me easy if you have no other classes to take. The tests are hard and you need to study a lot because of the materials. The subject is just a little confusing..so you need to work hard.

he is very helpful

Okay, apparently this school is staffed by idiots. This class was easy and fun, no trouble, I breezed through it. He's a good professor, helpful, and praising of qualified students.

Truly dedicated to economics.

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An interesting class, very involved. Pingle is actually kinda boring, but the more you keep up on reading, the more you can get into it and avoid falling asleep.

material isnt too hard, subject is a little boring @ times but he does a good job with it

Dr. Pingle is a great teacher...He gets his info out in a clear/concise manner...if you study and pay attention, you'll have no problems passing his class.

Love his teaching style. Tests are hard if you don't pay attention and come to class (i know). If you don't start paying attention the first day, you could very well be lost the rest of the semester.

He is a great professor! His class was very difficult in the beginning of semester,but it challenged me to study more deeply..and it was worth...also he loves to help us all the time...

This class is one that I will use for the rest of my life. Dr. Pingle explains everything with great clarity and enthusiasm. Highly recommended for those interested in the subject, but not sure if you want to pursue it as a major/minor.

Good guy. easy to relate to. good personality. He gives you a lot of opportunities to bring up your grade.

His teaching is good, though his notes and inclass discussions can be a little unorganized.

notes are pointless. exams are short answer. he expects you to use certain words when answering and even if you get the concept but don't use the "certain words" you get points off. horrible.

At first, i absolutely hated this class. He can be kind of scatter brained and can go off on tangents and never get back to the original point. over all though the class was good. Tests aren't too hard if you study and the few assignments you do are pretty easy.

Pretty Basic Class..Just learn terminology and use logical thinking..

Pingle's class was one of the most interesting classes I have taken. Every class period was usually really fun and relevant to life. He really loves teaching, and he makes sure you know what is important for exams. He really got me interested in Economics. It's easy to get an A if you try. Quizzes are cake. Exams are not bad. Take him.

This class was fairly decent. One of the more organized classes i've been in at unr. Quite boring for the typical nevada student, but to a trained ear this man gives some very good ideas, insights, and information. I liked it. It was ECONOMICS, yet it was'nt as hard as I thought it should be, but I still learned alot. I recommend.

Professor Pingle is an amazing teacher who is clearly passionate about what he teaches. He really wants students to do well and is approachable. He puts a lot of information on his tests but tells you exactly whats on them. All you have to do is study and you'll do fine! Great lectures.

Pingle is an extremely level-headed dude. He is reasonable, helpful, and fair. If you like econ he will get you started thinking about stuff that would have seemed unreachable before his class. If you don't like econ, his expectations are very clear and tests straight-forward. General ideas and concepts are key, with some stats sprinkled in. TAKEIT

Such a great guy. He really cares about his students. If you are struggling, go in to talk to him and he'll do everything he can to help you.

Very good teacher. Tries to make everything as clear as possible in an Economics class. Do go to class! It is easy to get by without, but when it comes to the final, you will need all of those notes. Don't miss the day before the test and go to test review sessions by TA.

I have taken Pingle's 103 and 303 class and would recommend both. He is straight forward, clear, and concise in his expectations, grades and assignments. One of the most helpful professors in and out of the classroom. If you are falling behind, ask for help. If you are ahead, ask for help. If you aren't in his class, ask for help. Great guy.

This class is fairly easy. There is no homework and only 2 take- home midterms. There is no textbook for this class. He is sometimes funny, but a lot of the time his jokes make no sense. He is very willing to work with you. Speak up in class- it will help your grade. The material is sometimes difficult to understand but you will definitely pass!!!!

Nice guy but tends to ramble on. His class is pretty boring. He uses his own text book which is good because its only 25$

This class is not easy but Mark Pingle is probably the nicest guy on campus. His tests are hard but as long as you study the statsbook and understand the material you should be fine. There is only 3 assignments the whole semester and taking notes is a must so go to class as much as you can! I would recommend this teacher for sure!

Best class and professor I've taken at UNR and I don't even like economics. Pingle makes everything easy to understand and gives many opportunities for you to improve your grade. This class is a lot of work, but if you're willing to put the effort in, you will learn a lot.

His expectations are way to high. Grades are harsh. I studied for 6 hours and only received a 77% on a midterm. He will tell you he will be easy on you for something and you get your work back and it's the thing he graded the hardest. 3 test, a few surprise homework, a few quizzes on online videos, and a large regression project. Not my favorite.

Pingle is a really smart professor, but sometimes it's a little hard to understand him. Some of the material is hard and so are his tests. On his tests he asks you to analyze several situations and graph them out. Also, you have to repeat facts from his stats book, such as the normal growth of the US economy. Overall, I would recommend taking him.

The best professor hands down. Very helpful, knowledgeable, understanding, easy grading (curve)and overall interesting class.

One of the best Econ Professors at the school. Very easy to talk to!! Puts some personality and stories into his lectures. Always eager to help if you ask. Definitely take him if you get the opportunity!

The lectures are long and his grading criteria was not clear. The entire semester you'll wonder what your grade was. It wasn't a bad class, but it sure was stressful up until the point when the grades were posted!

Just go to class. Thats it.

Professor Pingle is very helpful and willing to work with you if you dont understand the topic. He is easy to approach and always very friendly. His lectures are long, but he gives you specific information which is going to be on the test. His study guuide is very similar to his tests so as long as you review alot you will get a good grade on tests

He's a nice guy. I think I learned a lot in this class, because it doubled as macroeconomics, and some business writing. The main project is somewhat challenging, but gives good experience. I would try to go to all of the lectures, this is a class where there are no powerpoints, and attendance matters.

Dr. Pingle is as nice of a professor as a student is going to get. He will really help a student if asked. He responds quickly to e-mails. There are three exams. Reviews before exams are is very helpful. There is a gigantic group project. The project is a big part of the grade, at least one student needs to be adept at Excel for the project.

One of the nicest professors out there. Most of the tests focus on lecture notes and the stats book so make sure you study those and go to class as much as possible. The project is now individual and you have to work on it throughout the entire term. Doesn't do + or - grades. Participation required. 90% of grade is 3 tests and a project.

Took him for Summer Mini Session Econ 103. Minisessions are always intense but this one wasn't too terrible. He is good at not making the material monotonous and is decent at explaining things. Tests are tough but if you study well you'll be good. Good professor overall.

Dr. Pingle is one of the best professors I have ever had. If you study what is on his study guides and practice tests and put in effort you will get an A. Go into his office hours and get help because he tends to give extra credit if he can tell you are putting in more effort. DO NOT leave the project until the end of the semester or you will fail.

He is a good teacher, I took his class in a mini session online. He is such a nice guy and will get back to you quickly and really likes if you asks questions. You can tell he likes his job and always relates the material to real world situations and even gives life advice as you learn things.

Gives really engaging lectures. He is really good at relating the content you're learning back to real life. The tests are all long answers but his reviews are amazing and if you pay attention you will be fine. If you were need help he is more than willing to help and always encourages questions.

I took his class for a mini session. It was great as he tried his best to teach you. He likes students asking questions, uses an iPad to explain many things. However, the class is difficult if you miss the assigned reading or the lecture. The tests are really hard as they are written questions, not multiple-choice questions.

I took ECON 103 in Spring 2024 and he is a good professor and knows what he is talking about but you need to go to class and pay attention. Attendance isn't mandatory but you should go as he randomly chooses days to take attendance. He doesn't lay out due dates in canvas but they are in the syllabus, and will go the extra mile for you if you do.

Professor Pingle gives you many opportunities to succeed in his class. If you show that you care about his class and go to office hours he is more than willing to help and his class is not easy to excel in but it is certainly doable.

Very passable class. Try your best to make every single class because he literally teaches the exams. His grades consist of 2 exams and a cumulative final. If you're able to ace the first two exams you are exempt from the final. There are random attendance day checks & 3 strikes and you're out. Show up, pay attention for the 1 hour & youll be fine