Western Kentucky University / L / Stephen Lile
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Moderatev
Quantity of Notes
Moderatev
Tag Summary:
True/False: 7
Multiple Choice: 48
Matching: 2
Fill in the Blank: 1
Essays: 2
Problem Solving: 9
Mandatory Final: 44
Cumulative Final: 3
Textbook Required: 36
Extra Credit: 17
Attendance Required: 8
50 Total Evaluations
ECON-202 : Micro Economics - Posted 6/9/2011
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr Lile is a nice man, but not a very good teacher. The first month or two of classes, he would send you home to read a chapter, then the next class meeting he would give each table a piece of paper with questions on it. He would go around the room to each table, and each table was asked to answer the question assigned to them. When they answered, Mr Lile wouldn't say it was right or wrong, but would ramble on about whatever the topic was, so you weren't learning much. He eventually quit doing the "table questions" but he still didn't teach much. He liked to ramble on about the topic without any real structure or PREPARED lecture, so it was hard to determine what to take notes on, and what not to. There is no homework, only exams, and there are only 4 of those, all multiple choice (some required using math, but then you picked the right multiple choice answer). The tests were only 25 questions, so you miss more than 2, and you're out of an A. I didn't even study for one test, didn't go to any of the classes for it, missed the actual test day, and made it up 2 weeks later and made a B on it. Same with the final. Only went to class maybe once or twice before the final, and made a B and didn't study at all. You have to pretty much teach yourself the material in this class. But if you go over his test reviews and understand the questions and answers, you'll do okay, but I wouldn't recommend him unless you have no other choice.
ECON-202 : Micro Economics - Posted 5/16/2011
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The only grades you will recieve are from four tests. If you do bad on one it will be very hard to raise your grade to an A or B. He is very nice and willing to help you if need help.
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 5/11/2011
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Flat out if you go to class you will get an A. Alot of people decided not to show up and then were confused on what was going on. I have sat in a class with professor Lile with only three other students at one point in a class of 33. If you take professor Lile have the will power to go to class. His lectures are a little drawn out but you will get an A
ECON-203 : Macoeconomics - Posted 4/7/2011
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Lile is easily one of the worst econ professors on campus. He will refer to the author of the book as though it's his best friend. If you attend class he will just make everything confusing. You're best bet is to attend class and just read the book during the class and pay no attention to him.The only reason I attended class was because he would like to throw out random test dates. He will put stuff on BlackBoard but they don't really come to any help. He likes to ramble on about things that are relevant. He also likes to pull out his wallet and show you his money.
ECON-203 : Prin. Of Macroeconomics - Posted 6/17/2010
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Lile is certainly not the most spirited professor I have ever had. In fact, his style of repetition of textbook material across multiple lectures adds nothing and becomes extremely tedious after he explicitly tells you to read the book outside of class. However, both Dr. Lile and many people I have talked to seem to think his course is difficult. I could not disagree more. Either reading the book or attending his lectures should make his tests easy especially if one uses and understands the study guides (which contain some actual test questions).
His tangents (which were often as related to pop-culture as economics and could not conceivably appear on a test) and countless (ridiculous) reminders that we would need to work very hard to understand the material were the few entertaining elements that kept me from skipping his class most of the semester. I'll end on the note that Dr. Lile is truly committed to the students and the university, frequently extolling the qualities of WKU in examples in his lectures.
Pros: Easy if you can read a textbook or take notes from a lecture
Cons: Lectures make economics boring
ECON-3166 : - Posted 1/28/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 12/29/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Lile isn't a bad guy, but he is an extremely boring teacher. His lectures are long, monotone, and not the easiest to follow. He has four tests, 25 questions apiece, and that's it for the semester. Essentially, each question is 1 percent of your grade. For his tests, I read about 4 chapters from the book (per test) and was fine, but the book is horribly long and painful to read. I'd opt for a more lively teacher for this boring subject.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 11/16/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This guys tests are nuts they are probably the hardest tests i have ever had. Going to class was pointless because most of the time there was nothing learned in class that would be on the test. He was so boring it was as if i should go to his class just to sleep. I dont recommend taking him and im not real sure why everyone else gave him a good rating. His tests have nothing to do with the chapters and the questions are mostly hypothetical "what if" questions. Do not take this class!!!
ECON-203 : Macro Econ - Posted 5/28/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Easy course. I took the web course and found if you keep up with the reading you will do fine. He does not grade the assignments, just uses them to move your grade if its borderline. A 87 is not borderline.
ECON-203 : Macro - Posted 5/13/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Econ can be a pretty tough subject. Steven Lile is not a very good teacher but he is fairly easy. You dont have to go to class since his blackboard page is so thorough. I never went to class ever and got a B. Thats because each test consists of 25 questions and each is worth 4 points so if you miss 3 you automatically get a B. If you want to slack off and get a decent grade take it with him.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 7/9/2008
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I have to admit, Professor Lile's class was pretty dull. Every class we would do nothing but listen to him lecture about GDP and inflation and all that stuff. He seemed to cover the same information over and over again, and even though it made the class really boring, it helped drill the info into our heads. There are only 4 tests, each one with 25 multiple choice questions, meaning that each question is one percent of your overall grade. Don't let that scare you, though. He posts test reviews on Blackboard, and if you study from the textbook as well as your notes, you should be okay (there are online quizzes that go along with the textbook that are really helpful!). I don't think I ever studied more than 2 or 3 hours for one of his exams. Overall the class was alright. Attendance isn't mandatory, but I feel that it would be difficult to grasp the material if you don't attend lectures. Good luck!!
ECON-203 : Macro - Posted 6/14/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class consisted of 4 exams (3 exams + final), each with 25 multiple choice questions. He has sample tests on his website, and about half of the questions come from the sample tests (just w/ numbers changed sometimes). Only a few test questions involve calculations, most are concepts. He gives one or two opportunities for extra credit but not a lot. However, if you take notes in class and go over the practice tests you won't really need extra credit. I read the textbook, but you probably wouldn't have to as long as you study the sample tests and notes. A couple concepts are a little confusing at first but he goes over them enough times that it is not too hard to catch on if you pay attention.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 11/26/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He is a good guy. I was in a class of 75 and 25 actually came to class. His lectures are irrelevant and are not worth taking notes-which makes class pointless to attend. The only reason worth going is the possiblity of random extra-credit assignments. They are rediculous, but you need all the points you can get. The class average was extremely low due to his 25 question tests.(I have a 3.8 Gpa and made a D) You only have 4 tests and that is your grade. No study guide only past years tests that are not similar whatsoever. If you wish to take Dr. Lile, take it online.
ECON-202 : Micro - Posted 5/14/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
I took this class online in the January term and it was real easy. He posts a lot of notes and responds to email real fast. I had a problem with a test (some charts wouldnt come up) and he let me retake it and let me keep the higher of the two grades. The test was different time so dont think you can just say it messed up and get the same questions. I highly reccomend it as an online class but I hear he can be pretty dry in his lectures.
ECON-150 : Intro To Economics - Posted 5/7/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Okay I am not going to tell you this class was easy because it definately wasn't, but Mr. Lile is a really nice person. I took his class online which I am so thankful that I did because I definately couldn't have sat through that class day after day. He posts notes on blackboard and my suggestion is to go over the notes every day and write them in your book. Do your homeowork and discussion boards because they will help you on the test and although they don't count for any points they will adjust boarder line grades which brought me from an 89 to a 90!! The first test wasn't that bad but the second test I totally bombed and I had to study really hard to bring my grade back up but good news the final is the easiest test ironically. I am not a business major and Econ is definately not my best subject but I worked hard and went to his office for help although it was an online class and I think if I can make an A in this class anyone can!! Take this class with Mr. Lile he is a great person!!
ECON-150 : Intro To Economics--online - Posted 5/6/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I was so glad that I took this course online because there is no way I could have walked into a classroom and sat through this kind of material. The class can be kind of difficult, but as long as you're willing to put forth the effort and the time to try to learn the material, you will do good. Just because it was an online course, didn't mean it was going to be a piece of cake. The first test was really easy, the second test I bombed. But I picked up my grade on my last 2 tests. There are homework questions and Discussion Board questions that you have to submit in order to get a grade in the class, but they also help to adjust borderline grades for the class. Mr. Lile is very prompt at returning his emails and he is a very helpful professor. Although I never met him in person, I feel as though he would be just as helpful in a classroom setting. There are also test reviews that he posts on Blackboard for each test and if you go over those test reviews, you are almost guaranteed that atleast 6 or 7 of the test questions will come straight from that review, some of the other questions will be close to the other questions with a few minor details changed. Although this was a very challenging course for me, seeing as how I am not a business major and knew nothing about the economy whatsoever, I am so glad that I took this class online and that I had Mr. Lile to take the class with!
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 5/3/2007
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class makes me wish there a grade between good and OK. Basically, you either sink or swim in this class. I'm honestly scared by anything economy related, so this class was a bit of a challenge for me from the get-go. Mr. Lile is not that great of a professor. Don't get me wrong, he's a real nice guy, but he does nothing in the way of preparing you for the tests, which are the only grades you get in the class! That's it-four test grades determine your grade. It's hard to figure out exactly where he draws his questions from, too, but I recommend reading the chapters. His lectures are useless, and that basically makes class pointless to go to. The tests are 25 questions, multiple choice, so each question is worth 4 points. This really hurts, because if you only miss 4, you feel you should do better than a 84. All in all, it was a pretty tough class, and has made me glad it will be my only Econ class on the Hill. BARELY RECOMMEND!
ECON-203 : Macro - Posted 12/20/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Lile is nice, but very boring. he's not very personable at all. I mainly skipped his class, because it wasn't worth my time. Print off his practice exams for his online class off the wku webpage, and the questions are very similar to the real ones. YOu have to study for this class, econ is a difficult subject, but attend class every now and then, work hard, and you should be ok.
ECON-202 : Micro Econ - Posted 2/17/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
I took this course during the winter term, online. And highly don't recommend that anyone does that. This material is hard. Seeing you don't go to class, you have to teach yourself everything. Dr. Lile is a good teacher tough take him if you understand econ, if not then take class instruction.
ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 1/27/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I took this as an online course and I loved it. Just make sure you read the text as it is essential to getting a good grade! The tests get harder as they go along.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics (online) - Posted 1/25/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This was my first online course and it worked out really well. If you take some moderate notes on the chapter (eg writing down terms and definitions and making sure you understand the charts) you'll do fine. You email short homework assignments every few weeks and take an online test over several chapters. You can use your book and notes for the test. The professor is easy to get ahold of by email, phone, or in person if you do have trouble.
Don't waste time in a classroom!
ECON- : Macroecon - Posted 12/15/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class is boring. It's not extremely difficult, but it is hard to be motivated because it is boring. The lectures are not very informative, so a lot of things you have to learn for yourself outside of class.
ECON-203 : Prin Economic - Macro - Posted 6/29/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I took this as a web course. I would recommend taking it as a web-class with Dr. Lile. If you are disciplined enough to make yourself read the assigned chapters and able to learn the graphs on your own, then you should find it to be pretty easy. Dr. Lile promptly responds to any question addressed to him and really knows the subject well. Downside - there are only 25 questions on each test and each count 4 pts. No extra credit.
ECON-203 : (web) Prin. Economics - Macro - Posted 5/16/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
First of all, this is the Web class version of Macro-econ that Lile teaches.
For the rest of you still reading: Macroeconomics can be a hard class in general, and I believe that the C is my own fault. The material is challenging, especially if you have trouble with economics in general, and the book seems to be a bit vaugue. However, Lile will help you if need help.
My problems were two things, first of all being the tests. I got all B's, two low and one high, up until the last test which just went awful (you get you're grades back immediately through Blackboard.) Now, I understand many teachers only give four tests, but these ones were always hard anyway, and I feel a little bruised by the whole thing.
The other issue is the homework, which if you do not turn in you fail (always turn it in before you take the corresponding test.) Now, I always turned in my homework, and this was not supposed to be ‘graded’ anyways, but I still would have liked better reaction to said homework. He would send an e-mail back if something specific was awry, but this seemed like a lot of work only to have it be an affect on whether I went up or down if I had a borderline grade.
Still though, Lile does correspond well and has discussion board topics that helped overall knowledge, although not test knowledge, and I am appreciative for the effort there.
So if you're considering this, especially as a first web class, remember macro-economics in general is hard, and maybe the lack of traditional classes may not be for you quite yet, although I still strongly support Web classes.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 5/11/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Lile was a great professor. He's not the most exciting professor, but he is willing to help you if you don't understand the material. He posts review questions online the first day of class for all 4 of the tests. If you do the review questions it will help out a lot when the test comes around. You have 4 tests that have 25 questions each. The final is just like a regular test - it's not cumulative. Overall he was really nice and helpful. I would highly suggest that you take him if you're looking for an easy "A"
ECON-203 : - Posted 1/7/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Boring, but what econ class isnt eh? Dont bother going to class, just keep up with the study guides and do the borderline projects (easy) and you'll be alright
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 1/2/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Lile won't learn your name and is kind of boring but the class itself is easy. He posts study guides that are very helpful....... some of the questions are straight from the test. There are also a couple of "borderline grade projects" that you can do so that if you are borderline A/B or B/C and so on then he will bump you up. I had never taken an econ class before and did just fine in his class. He is an overall nice guy.
ECON-203 : Macro Economics Online - Posted 12/20/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I thought this class was a breeze and it was online. The final is just your 4th test. This class is not hard if you keep up on the readings, which he allows plenty of time for. Also he posts test review questions that are extremely helpful.
ECON-203 : Macro Econ - Posted 12/17/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Liles a good teacher, its just hard to keep a pulse when someones going on and on about economics. If you show up to class on occasion and do his test reviews, its a brease.
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 12/13/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
His notes have nothing to do with the test!!! He goes on terrible tangents and makes you think it will al be on the test but none of it is!!! If you study the review, you will be fine!! EXCEPT THE THIRD TEST!! Apparently it was like this last year too, it has almost nothing to do with the test. So make sure you study the book and not what he normally says because going to his class was a waste, he never teaches what the test is over!! I don't recommend!!!
ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 6/5/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I took this course via the WEB and loved Dr. Lile. He was more than eager to help any way possible. It's not a "cake course", but Dr. Lile makes it fairly easy and helps to make it more enjoyable.
ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 4/27/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Lile is a really nice person and a great professor. The class itself is kind of boring but Dr. Lile goes out of his way to help you. The tests consist of 25 multiple choice questions. The tests get harder as you go throughout the semester but the first couple of tests have a lot of questions from the study guide.
ECON-202 : Prin. Of Microeconomics - Posted 12/17/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I took this as a web course, which I highly recommend. You have four easy written assignments due with each test. They are only used to curve borderline grades. The tests are 25 multiple-choice questions and come nearly word-for-word from the study guides you can print off of the syllabus. If you are motivated enough to study 4 nights per semester, you can make an A in this class.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 12/17/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class isn't bad. He only gives 4 tests each worth 25 points and quizzes that make up one test score. He doesn't follow the book so much so going to class and taking notes is important. He will help you anytime and is open for you to come to his office as well.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 11/17/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I'm in the class now and it is SO boring, but you have to go b/c of random pop quizzes. The first two tests were simple, word for word almost from the study guide he gives. The third test was HORRIBLE! i studied so much and made a low C, and normally make A's. Haven't taken the final yet, we'll see how it goes. If you take this class prepare to sit through class bored out of your mind, but then go home and read the book and understand it, and you will do fine (minus the third test, that is).
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 11/4/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He is a HORRIBLE TEACHER!!!! DO NOT TAKE HIM. He has incoherent lectures that do not make sense, gives random quizzes frequently, his lectures do not consist of anything worth listening to if you have to take him be sure to get the information in the book down!
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 10/21/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class was extremely easy. My advice to students who will take him in the future is to study for the third exam. The first two and the final are taken practically verbatim from the practice exams, but the third one threw everyone for a loop. I got 100 on every exam except the third one (I received somewhere in the 70s on that one). Nonetheless, I still made an A. Further advice: ALWAYS go to class; there are pop quizzes.
ECON-203 : - Posted 9/5/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
This class was so horrible. I dreaded going everyday. Dr. Lile seems like a nice man, but his monotone voice almost put me to sleep in every class. He just skips around, not really following any sort of pattern, so it is hard for you to know what to take notes on and study. Please do not take this class-- i actually enjoyed my econ 202 class, but this made me hate it. STAY AWAY!
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 7/7/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The practice reviews that he posts on the internet are very helpful. It is true that the third test is lots more difficult, but he really makes it possible to do well in an economics class.He is a nice man and I would recommend him to anyone.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 4/30/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
I am currently enrolled in his class, he is a great professor who knows what he is talking about. I am not doing good in this class at all, but is is MY foult and not Mr. Liles. I hope I can pass his class. I encouruge you to take Mr. Lile he is easy to understand and always has time for you to talk.
ECON-203 : - Posted 4/23/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Lile's class was fairly easy and I had an A in the course until his third test. It was extremely hard. I made A's on all the other exams except that one.
ECON-203 : Macro - Posted 4/14/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I took this class over the Web, meaning the only time we had to go was to take tests. I really liked it, Lile just sends your notes/assignments through ecourses. If you can make yourself study and will read the text, this class is the way to go. Lile, while I only talked to him a few times, also seems like a good guy who will work with you if need be.
ECON-203 : Principle Of Macroeconomics - Posted 4/9/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class is great! He gives you a Review test, that is on his website. It is the test word for word at least for the first 2 tests. The last 2 tests, he changes it up somewhat, but you can get a B on them by just going over the practice tests. He gives 10 point quizzes, but usually tells you when they are going to be. Highly reccommended!
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 1/11/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Lile was good at explaining concepts thoroughly and in a way that made them fairly easy to understand. One word of warning: go to class prepared to be called on because he likes to involve everyone, though he seems to call on the same few people frequently. Tests are straightforward--no tricks, and you can review for them by doing professor's online questions. There are quizzes every few class periods, too, but they are easy if you've done the assigned reading. I recommend Dr. Lile's class, even for those who aren't keen on the idea of taking economics--he's patient and helpful.
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 11/1/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Withdrew
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Lile would be an okay professor for anyone who likes straight lectures. He isn't a visual person and he skips around a lot. If you read the textbook, and take lots of notes, you will do fine. If you are a visual learner DON
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 6/29/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This was a hard subject for me. I do not like business so that is part of the reason. Dr. Lile is a good professor, and he is there to answer your questions. The only thing to keep in mind if you take this class is that there are 10 pt. quizzes every week and the tests are only 25 questions--so you can't miss very many.
ECON-420 : State and local finance - Posted 5/3/2001
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Lile is a nice guy, and will help you if you ask him, but his classes are INCREDIBLY boring.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 4/11/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
THIS CLASS WAS SO BORING! Please, do not take an 8 am econ 203 class, and do not take it with Lile if you can help it. I loved econ before I had him as a teacher. He drills information into the ground, then tests you on stuff in the book that you would never imagine would be on the test. It's 25 multiple choice on each test, so if you miss just 3, you get a B. That's the only reason I'm getting a B, because there are only 4 tests. Very boring and slow! He also doesn't have a clue as to what he's talking about, and is hard to understand!
ECON-203 : Macro Economics - Posted 6/26/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I must admit I was dreading Economics and after the first couple of days I thought the class was going to be hard and boring, but Dr. Lile is a great teacher after a few days I was actually interested in Economics. If I had to take any more Econ classes I would definitely take him again. He is always willing to help and wants to answer questions.
ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 4/20/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Lile is the best professor I have ever had. He is very helpful and I recommend that anyone who needs to take this course --TAKE LILE!! He explains the material very clearly. There is homework due every week, but it is EXTREMELY helpful.