Professor Oztuk is a good. He explains things clearly. His lectures are funny and detailed. He listens to his students and answers questions. He makes sure that your question is answered before moving on. He has handouts and slides for every class. On the down side quizzes are hard if you don't do the reading carefully. He is a also a tough grader.

There is no book. He posts reading assignments on tracs. Your grade comes from a mid term, a final, a paper, participation, attendance, and a ton of pop quizzes. He's really nice and wants everyone to try and understand. He posts all the power points online and writes reviews for the tests. He knows his stuff.

If you have Burkay, he will probably be unlike any prof you've had. He's funny and makes things easy for all of his students. There is a midterm, a final, and a paper. He also has pop quizzes through the semester over readings that are assigned before every class. He is a tough grader but will help you immensely if you go to his office hours!!

Super nice guy! Tries to keep lectures interesting. Takes attendance;quizzes over readings;1 test and final are almost identical to their reviews and are a mix of multiple choice, short answer and essay. 1 paper due. Doesn't make you buy any books! Puts powerpoint notes and readings on TRACS. Subjects were interesting. I recommend him!!

Burkay is great. His lectures are clear and to the point. He explains everything thoroughly and is very helpful when it comes to understanding the content and helping with major essays. Two major tests and one major essay as well as small quizzes to make sure you're reading. BE READY TO READ. Other than that, it's a great class!

He is really good at this. He gives captivating lectures, asks interesting questions, gives meaningful answers. He has slides and sample exams which are super helpful. When you go to his office he works with you individually and is very patient. Greatly recommended. I thought i was gonna hate this class but loved it instead.

Going into office hours is essential to getting the most out of this course. It's an easy class if you read the passages he assigns and even easier if you go in to discuss them with him. He is definitely not shy when it comes to controversial subject matter and is will always give you a different perspective. Almost made me want to change majors.

Burkay wants his students to understand the subject and he does a great job teaching. He is very generous with his time and helps you with the problems you have difficulty with. He has sample exams that give you a very clear idea about what to expect on the exam. On the down side, there is a lot of homework, but I see why it is necessary. Recommend

Yes, there is a lot of reading but it's really not that long and the majority of it was quite interesting. As long as you read the assigned reading, the pop quizzes are easy 100s. He makes his lectures interesting and allows for students to express their opinion & always open to answer any of your questions. Totally recommend taking his class!

He is an amazing teacher. This course is not about making a grade; this course is about learning, about thinking deeply of topics that usually go by without being discussed. There is a lot of reading, but if you pay attention, you'll get an A. You will have to study, yes, but you should be more concerned with actually learning rather than studying.

He was a great professor. He was very helpful and made the class enjoyable. There is a lot of reading but he goes over all the readings in class. The quizzes are pretty easy and usually only one question. He is funny and sarcastic. I would highly recommend him, by far my favorite professor and class.

He expects you to read the assigned reading and come to class prepared to take notes on ANYTHING in the content. Pay attention and highlight the readings as he goes over them. Annotate and study them before your test. Prepare and know the content from the readings. I suggest keeping a binder with page protectors to store them, organization is key.

He is a great teacher, by far the best I had at Texas State. The readings are long but very relevant and interesting. He explains everything clearly and in an engaging way. There are daily pop quizzes but they are super easy if you do the reading. Although it was a challenging intro class I would take him again.

I am a senior student, and I can testify to the fact that Dr. Ozturk is a unique professor. I have seen no one like him. He deeply cares that you learn. He pushes you hard, but underneath his serious demeanor he has a big heart. His lectures are simply inspiring and the subjects he covers are very relevant. I wish I took his class earlier.

Burkay made philosophy a breeze! He gives you reviews for the mid-term and final that are about 50% similar, so if you do those and look over the slides it's an easy A! He gives easy pop quizzes over homework readings, so do them! For every 4th class missed you lose a letter grade. He is also really hilarious, would recommend! (No textbook!)

You need to pay attention and work hard to get an A. But if you do, you learn a ton. Great prof. Made me wanna take more philosophy. Definitely recommended.

I really didn't want to take Philosophy, but Dr. Ozturk managed to pull excerpts from readings that were not only relevant, but crucial to today's events. It's vital to read because the random pop quizzes are often only 1 question long. Only two exams, so study the key points of each reading. He is simultaneously hilarious and intense. Take him!

This was probably one of the best professors that I had during my freshman year at Texas State. He's incredible. He sounds like a hard time at first but his class will pay off I promise!!

He's a very respectable man. Do the reading assignments, and read them before class (might have a quiz). No textbook, he gives you links to PDFs. Class schedule and readings are on the syllabus and he sticks to it. Funny, interesting, and deep lectures. If you're on your phone, he'll kick you out, and you'll deserve it. I love it. Take him!

Professor Ozturk is one of the smartest people I have ever had the honor of meeting. He truly cares about his students learning the material, and wants them to learn how to argue.

This class changed my world. I now feel much better prepared for law school. It was also the hardest class I have ever taken. Dr. Ozturk was friendly but firm. He cared a lot that we learn and he wasn't there to coddle us. He challenged and inspired us. If you want work hard and learn what law is, take him. If you want an easy A, stay away.

I thought I would hate philosophy. But with Dr. Burkay I loved it. Strongly recommend.

I really thought I was going to hate philosophy, but Burkay made it interesting. He gives you a lot of reading, some of which can be dry and boring but his lectures are interesting. There are only quizzes and tests, so make sure you read and take notes in class. He really makes you think and makes you question your beliefs, so you can argue better.

He is an inspiring professor. His lectures are funny, intelligent, accessible and deep. Somehow, they offer something to all levels. He works hard. But he expects you to work hard too. There is a lot of reading. There are regular pop quizzes. His exams are tough. If you want an easy A, stay away. If you want to learn, he is your guy.

Good teacher, takes a little to figure out what he wants. He means 100% of what he says. Passed with an A surprisingly. I did most of the work, read most of the material, and studied hard for the test. Very generous with test reviews and gives alot of credit for trying to understand. Write out everything you know on tests.

Dr. Ozturk has been by far one of the best professors I've had here. Engaging and relevant lectures, and is really funny. DON'T get on your phone in class, he will kick you out. As he should tbh. As long as you basically look over the reading, pop quizzes are pretty simple, though there are lots. Awesome guy. Made me want to be a professor!

Amazing professor with engaging lectures! He seems like a stone cold person at first, but he is actually really friendly. READ THE TEXTS! His tests can be so easy if you just read and note adequate notes. Would take again!

This course changed my life. Now I have a whole new understanding of science. Professor Ozturk is such an amazing teacher. I highly recommend him to all.

Dr. Burkay is the bee's knees, he truly loves philosophy - if I was not graduating I would take every class he offers. His Philosophy of Science class is very eye opening, if you're not apart of the philosophy department I believe you should still take this class. Do NOT miss class, he gives reading quizzes that are very easy.

Burkay is a great professor. He somehow combines accessibility and depth. He is funny, patient, respectful, well-organized and passionate. Yes, you've gotta read a lot, but most of the papers he assigns are fascinating and informative. Also, don't text or play with your phone during class or he will kick you out.

I have been at TXST for 4 years now and Ozturk is the best philosophy professor I have had along with Dr. McKinney. He is smart, well-organized, hilarious, knowledgeable and encouraging. He first comes across as a bit cold but when you interact with him more you see that he is very friendly and helpful. Take him. You won't regret it.

Burkay rocks! I thought I would hate philosophy. He made it interesting and funyn. The only downside is popquizzes. They are easy if you read tho

Super nice dude, understands everything well. One of my favorite classes I have taken. You'll really enjoy him.

Please read for his class. You need to read for quizzes and to be able to discuss for the participation grade. Burkay is a great teacher and is really fun to just observe. Read and you'll be fine

I loved Burkay's class. It was difficult because there was SO much reading, and if you don't read, you will NOT pass the class. His lectures were always very interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed the class. He comes off as a tough-guy but if you go to his office hours if you need help understanding anything, he is a really nice guy.

Prof. Ozturk is a fascinating guy. He is incredibly smart and makes it very apparent that he cares deeply about teaching his students. One of, if not the best professor I have ever taken for Philosophy and I would recommend taking any class he teaches.

Amazing professor. Take his class!! The readings are always interesting and it makes you think. This class has helped me be a more opened minded person.

no homework, 3 tests, and pop quizzes like every other class. great teacher and super funny!! really understandable and caring

Prof Ozturk rocks! He knows a lot about the subject and teaches with passion. I learned so much from his course and it was transformative. Now I look at people and ideas much more differently than I used to. If I wasn't graduating, I would take every class he teaches. Such an amazing teacher!

No textbook as he gives you all the readings you'll need, just make sure to print them out and read them as he will ask you about them. Exams are pretty hard, but I made consistent B's by just studying the power points and readings. Very knowledgeable and tries his best to help you. Participation in class discussion also matters!

Burkay was awesome. He keeps saying he doesn't know much but he's too humble. I wish all my profs were like him. He made difficult ideas easier to understand.

He is a very good teacher yes the homework is basically twice a week and all it is,is you reading stories which isnt to bad but it is time consuming. Be ready for pop quizzes because he only gives out 10 so read overall good teacher very funny always tells story sometimes class gets canceled make the whole subject easy to understand.

Ozturk was awesome! He's very funny and helps you when you need it. He does give 10 pop quizzes over readings and he assigns two readings a week, however, the quizzes are usually pretty simple and one question long most of the time. Tests can be tricky, but as long as you look over notes and powerpoints, you should be fine

Professor Burkay can seem a little tough at the beginning, but is overall a really nice and caring professor! There are pop quizzes but as long as you do the reading before class they're relatively easy. Tests are a bit difficult so study the practice test he gives you!! He is also funny and tries to make PHIL as fun as possible, great professor!

Initially, he comes off as hard and cold. But then you start to feel that he is actually very warm and caring. He is good at his job. Sometimes he gets a bit carried away by the depth but he knows a ton and teaches well. He has a passion for teaching. I strongly recommend.

If you enjoy thought provoking topics, light work loads, and professors who genuinely care about their students, Professor O is your guy. He seems to have a strict policy, but it's not hard to follow if you just do the short readings before and attend class. He might seem like a hard-a$$ at first but makes class very enjoyable. One of my favorites!

He loves teaching, very inspirational, cares about his students, makes the class interesting and funny. No textbook. Put your phone away, do the readings for the pop quizzes, they are long sometimes but interesting. Only 2 test, but they are long, multiple choice and essay, easy if you study the powerpoints and pay attention to class. 10/10

Hands down best prof. So inspirational. So smart. The way he thinks, talks and listens to his students is above all. I wish i could have him as a life mentor. There is just so much to learn from him, a semester didn't do it for me. Anyway, no textbook, he gives online readings for before class. Do them in case of pop quizzes. Only midterm and final

I absolutely adored this professor. He made the material we were going over relate to real world problems and he was super funny. There are some readings you have to do before class that he gives pop quizzes over, but they arent too bad. I would definitely take him again if i could!!

Burkay is amazing. He knows how to get students engaged and think hard. He is really inspirational. He is very knowledgeable and shows how you can apply philosophical concepts to real life. Once he kicked me out for texting during class but I get it. It was a distraction. Amazingly, he didn't hold any grudges and let me earn my A. Very fair!

As long as you are at every class and listen carefully to the lectures and read ALL handouts, you will get an A

I love Burkay, he is probably one of my favorite professors. He makes the class interesting and he makes it to where you actually learn. There are readings every class and pop quizzes over the readings, but they are really easy if you read it over one time. You really have to study for the tests though or you wont pass them.

Burkay was a great professor overall. His lectures really allowed me to question the beliefs I previously held on to. My ability to critically think has improved since being in his course. He has a subtle but strong sense of humor which kept the course interesting and light while discussing topics of high sensitivity. He keeps it real.

Professor Ozturk is really special. His lectures are amazing and hes very passionate about what he teaches and the students genuinely learning. Attendance isnt mandatory but there are the simplest pop quizzes every day based on readings. Only a midterm and final which require some studying, but if you go to class its a piece of cake!

Let me first say that this class changed my perspective on everything. I will never be the same again. Burkay starts out as understated and a bit scary, to be honest. But then slowly you realize that he has been building up to something really insightful deliberately the whole semester. It was hard as heck. But I learned a ton. It was an honor.

Professor Ozturk is my favorite professor at TXST by far. His lectures are so interesting and easily understandable if you show up and pay attention. Don't have to take notes, he posts the slideshows. He is caring if you talk to him outside of class. Readings nightly, but they're not too bad if you're interested in the subject. No essays!

Cannot express how much I loved this class. Burkay does not play with his teaching and is very serious with his no-phone policy. He is very kind and understanding, and his lectures changed my perspective on life. As long as you pay attention to the lectures and read the readings he gives, you will be fine.

Ozturk is interesting. I can't figure out exactly what he is. But he ain't like any professor I have ever seen. His lectures are captivating. He puts a lot of thought in his work and answers questions very clearly. In return he expects you to work too. He has also been by far the most organized professor with the shift to online with the epidemic.

professor was super chill and hilarious. he made his lectures interesting and always added in jokes. he always has a smile on his face and has an incredible sense of humor. we had quizzes once a week, but if you read the readings (which are very short), you can easily pass those. he doesnt allow electronics either. hands down my favorite prof!

I took his online philosophy class and PLEASEE take him for your philosophy credit. There is one test "the final", but I suggest you do all the assignments (hint hint). He made his lectures very enjoyable & I loved taking his class! Drops 5 lowest assignments

Ozturk is just insprational. I thought he was very fit to teach this course and would not change my professor if given the chance. I learned a lot and his course allowed me to think in new ways and really challenge myself.

Professor Ozturk is without question the best professor at Texas State. He makes a boring class like philosophy interesting. The exams are pretty difficult but he prepares you very well for them. Professor Ozturk really seems to care about your education so he provides the best possible classroom experience one can have while at Texas State.

He explains everything very well in his lectures making this class super easy. His grading is fair if you actually tried on the assignment, and he can tell. He is one of the best professors at Texas State. Very understanding if situations come up and you need more time on things. No textbook, he provides you with the readings and no meeting time

Professor Ozturk is wonderful. I took him for PHIL 1305 online and the class was great. His lectures as well as the required coursework questions are all posted online the moment class begins, so you can take as many as you want and get as ahead as you want. If you watch the lectures and do the required readings there is no reason you wont get an A

Professor Ozturk was one of the best professors I have ever had! He made me interested in philosophy. The online class had everything uploaded so you could finish all the assignments if you wanted to. He makes the time to give personal feedback & amazing, funny lectures that are not him just reading off the slide. Easy A if you put in the effort!

Very good professor. Super willing to help. Just complete the comprehension sets and youll do great in the class.

Burkay is 100/10. Drops the lowest 6 sets & the sets in general are easy if you SIMPLY FOLLOW the vids. The grading criteria can be iffy but you can check his feedback on the assignment if you're curious. It's EASY and I procrastinate on everything. Be ready for lectures on topics you might not fully agree with/understand, but that's philosophy.

Professor Ozturk is a great professor. For his online course, you watch lectures and answer questions and the 6 lowest grades are dropped. He actually reads your responses too and gives lots of feedback. Sometimes he will write me an entire novel of feedback which means a lot, even if I got a good grade. He also has a good sense of humor.

Professor Ozturk has probably been my favorite professor in TXST. With COVID I haven't been able to connect with any of my professors, and I expected the same with this class since it was asynchronous. He, however, took time out of his day to write very comments on my assignments, giving me further data, outlets, and theories to consider.

Best professor I have ever had and I havent even seen him since the class is asynchronous. Trias State University is my favorite topic the school just seems like ours but overall his videos are very helpful and the class is very easy. 100 percent would take again

I loved having his class! I was nervous about the it, but as long as you do the comprehension sets and genuinely put time and effort into them and not rush them, youll do fine. He took the time to give me good feedback on all of them, and I got an A on every single one. The topics are so interesting and REALLY make you think; 100% would recommend.

Professor Ozturk is a wonderful Philosophy professor. He gives you provided readings for the comprehension sets as well as the lecture that is related to the reading material. This course was absolutely an amazing experience. Students have the chance to learn and confront their own beliefs and reflect. I highly highly recommend taking his class!!

I took Professor Ozturk online this semester and he was amazing! He always gave good feedback and would always provide more information to you if you did not seem to understand. He is very quick to respond to emails. If I could take this class again, I would. Such a great professor. You won't regret taking his class.

This class seemed very hard at first, but as long as you do ALL of the assignments I PROMISE you will get an A. I saw his rating and was determined to take him. Throughout the year i was confused how he had such good ratings, but in the end i discovered why. class was online 2 assignments a week no tests just one final. i got a 95 in this class

Probably the most organized online classes I've taken at TXST. Two comprehension sets a week. No exams, just one final. Simply follow the syllabus/course outline and watch the lecture videos and you'll likely do well. Provides feedback and helpful comments on each assignment which is nice. Definitely take his class if you get the chance.

TAKE HIME!! He loves what he teaches and his lectures are very interesting and easy to follow along. There were two comprehension sets every week and one final but he dropped the lowest 6. He gives great feedback on all of the assignments so it is very easy to improve your work. Overall a really funny and caring teacher.

Overall was a great professor. He never forced opinions or beliefs on you, and would never penalize you for your own beliefs. This class very doable as long as you do your work. Assignments typically due on tues/fridays. He also gives great individualized feedback and didnt have a course assistant, so you know he truly sees and reads your work.

At first I hated this class because I felt like he was being unfair with his grading but I just wasn't paying attention to his feedback. Once I actually took his advice my grades started getting better. It actually turned out to be my favorite class.

Dr. Ozturk's class was tough for a gen-ed and he expects a lot out of his students, but he gives very clear feedback on assignments which helped my grade in the class. His video lectures were very interesting and assignments were only 3-5 questions long every week. Would recommend, he is very respectful and wants students to learn and grow!

Ozturk provides recorded lectures and some outside materials that are needed in order to complete the assignments. If you follow along and answer the questions based on the material you should have no problem getting an A. Just make sure you have correct grammar and spelling bc he will doc points if not. Best intro prof no doubt.

Lectures are amazing and straight to the point. Professor is very caring and understanding. He gives good feedback.

This course was so hard but Burkay did an amazing job. The readings he assigned explored fascinating and relevant topics. His lectures were meticulously researched, professionally made and extremely engaging. I definitely recommend him to anyone hoping to become an attorney. It is a great foundational course.

love this professor and i would take his class again!!!!

Professor Burkay provides very helpful feedback and his comprehension sets are easy if you read and watch the material !

overall a great professor, he had lots of sets due but they were short. his lectures covered every question too! only one set i messed up on but i finished with an a+. Gives a lot of feedback and is interactive. some topics are heavy and he was considerate about it

Prof. Ozturk was amazing, as long as you actually listen to the lectures (just the lectures), you'll find all the answers there and they're very interesting. He gives really good feedback and is one of the first profs. I have had in a while that does not feel out of touch with students and students struggles.

The best professor I've ever taken! Lectures are super entertaining and easy to understand, and posts a weekly assignment, which is usually just a few questions abt the lecture. Super considerate about deadlines, just ask for an extension ahead of time! Such a fun course and was actually excited to learn! TAKE HIS COURSE!!

If you have to take this class take it with him!! Dr. Burkays lectures are super easy to follow and he provides great feedback for each assignment. Grading consists of comp sets and the final exam. Watch the video lectures and you will do fine in this course. Responds quickly to emails about assignments. He is also lenient with deadlines.

Possibly the best professor I've ever had between 3 major universities. He cares deeply about his students, provides incredibly insightful feedback, and provides very engaging lectures. Taking this class with Dr. Ozturk has made me realize how low the bar is for professors. I wish we had a thousand more like him. Thank you!

Dr. Ozturk was one of the best professors I have taken a class with. There is a reason he has 4.9/5. If you watch the lecture videos each week (30min-1h) and do the assignment you'll get an A. He is also very open and understanding to accepting late work. COMMUNICATE WITH HIM, it will get you a long way.

Came not liking philosophy. Left coming to terms with it. Was an amazing lecturer and I enjoyed listening to his lectures even online. Each quiz was simple, but required knowledge on the topic so it was kept challenging. His views, unlike other professors, are backed up with evidence. Learned debate, fund. of ethics, & reasoning. 100% a-sync.

The assignments are easy to follow and his lectures are interesting.The answers to each assignment is through the online lectures (about 30-45 min long). He provides feedback on every assignment and you can tell that he is interested in what students have to say and cares for them. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!

I absolutely loved this professor! It's one quiz a week that is answered after a short reading and watching a lecture. He provides so much feedback so you know what you can do to fix your answer in the future. Professor Ozturk is very caring and respectful. I would 100% take his class again!

Ozturk is one of the best professors I have had. He grades quickly and gives feedback so you can make improvements. He responded quickly to emails and gave interesting articles to read. Lectures are entertaining and he has a good sense of humor. His syllabus was easy to follow. All material was online, so did not have to purchase books.

I LOVED Burkay. He always left such positive feedback on my assignments. If you watch his lectures and take good notes, the mini quiz you'll take weekly will be a breeze. He really does care and wants you to pass, and who knows, if you put in the work, he may have something to reward you with in the end. TAKE HIM!

Ozturk is a good professor! His assignments were a quiz due once a week. There were video lectures that contained all the answers to each quiz. Ozturk was very responsive to emails and gave good feedback on assignments. He is a bit monotone so beware. But if you can handle a monotone voice while still getting quality lectures- I'd recommend him!!

My favorite class all semester. He engages your critical thinking skills and always talks about relevant, interesting topics. His assignments are consistent in length and difficulty and his deadlines are predictable. I didn't feel like the class was too easy and I also did not feel overwhelmed; it was a great balance of challenging and doable.

LOVED this guy! Took his class online and it was one "set" a week that consisted of a lecture and a reading. He's a fair grader and always leaves such good comments. def recommend!

The course consists of a weekly video lecture and completing a set based on the lecture along with readings. Very consistent course to follow and straight forward. 10/10

The bottom line is to take him. There's a reason why people rate him highly. As long as you watch the lectures, which are entertaining and important, the two quizzes each week will be a breeze. Emailing him goes a long way, as he is lenient on due dates and grades. Put in the work, and you'll be rewarded with an A and possibly a lot more.

Professor Ozturk is the sweetest! He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the material and makes it really easy to learn. The material is not hard at all and as long as you do the weekly quiz and discussion there's no reason to get a bad grade. The quiz is based on the lectures and they're super easy. There are also no exams except a final.

Never written a review for a prof, but I felt like I needed to for Dr. Ozturk. He is such a great guy and you can tell he really cares about his students! He is so knowledgeable, and lectures were pretty entertaining for an online class (a little monotone). As long as you do the weekly quizzes and discussions you will get an A. TAKE HIM!

He's a really good professor. My only complaint about this class is that most of the weekly quizzes only have like 3-4 multiple choice questions so its easy to average at around a 70 but he provides plenty of feedback and the class is pretty easy to get through.

AMAZING PROFESSOR! Consists of a weekly reading, lecture, and quiz which are all able to be knocked out within a few hours. Lectures are truly interesting, and he always leaves thorough remarks on every assignment making it very personal and easy to know how he wants you do complete the assignments. TAKE HIM.

To be honest, I took Ozturk's class because I read that it was easy. However, I was blown away by how interesting his class was. I found that I wouldn't just listen to his lectures to get through it, I genuinely wanted to learn. His questions he asked really got me to think and question my own views. One of TXST's golden professors!

He is simply an amazing professor and has a very interesting set of online lectures to work with. He goes out of his way to help students and I cannot recommend him enough. Why anyone would give less than a 5 is beyond me. If he's an option take him.

Prof. Ozturk was so great. He was gracious in grading things and did so in a timely manner. You do have to set some time aside to do the one quiz he assigns per week but overall pretty easy class.

Prof. Ozturk cares a lot about his students and it shows. His lectures are engaging and incredibly insightful. He provides detailed feedback. He won't let you have chatgpt do your homework, because let's be honest, you are not learning anything when you do that. He is great if you want to learn. He is also very responsive. Mad respect for this guy.

Professor Ozturk was a brilliant professor. His lecture videos were incredibly entertaining and made the class feel worth-while. The class itself was not very difficult only consisting of one quiz per week. He also grades very generously so it is not difficult to pass his class. I definitely recommend Prof Ozturk for anyone needing to take PHIL1320

He is a good professor and really helps you understand everything.