This class was pretty easy.

Dr. Colombetti is a fun and mellow teacher. His lectures are fun and I will be honest in saying that I did learn ALOT. This is a great class and in this time and age should be taken by everyone. Knowing world religions is a plus for anyone.

Easy teacher. Just copy the notes he writes on the board. Everything on the tests is taken right from the lecture or notes. Reading isn't necessary since he goes over it all in class.

Very good teacher. 2nd semester I had him. 98% of whats on the test is given in class. Take notes!

Colombetti is a very good professor for top-end / honors students.

Definetly an intense class, but as long as you pay attention, take notes, and read, as well as really understand the material it is generally a great class.

Dr Colombetti is a rare treasure for a Community College. This is your opportunity to take a Stanford level class for $26.00 a unit. Dont miss your opportunity to be enlightened by a true genius. Philosophy is crucial to a good life and this man can teach you about that.

As long as you read the material, take notes in class, and study, there should not be a problem. Everything he covers in class is on the test, and tests are pretty straight forward.(SO no falling asleep in class) Although he doesn't take role, it's imperative to go. He gives very few chances for extra credit so take advantage when they come around.

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Frickin great Professor. He is consistent, kind, and best of all liberal. Uninformed peons must comment about his hapless style; they should consider the Professor's commanding intellect. Huge- could talk to him for hours about any conceivable subject... Take one of the many classes he teaches, keep perfect attendence, and quiz him after class. Fun

He can be a bit dull but is very supportive & helpful if you take the initiative and ask for help; very straightforward and clear, has a good speaking voice & easy too understand; his handwriting could improve, but other than that he's a good teacher

His lectures can be either dry or animated, it depends on if the subject sparks a discussion. Read the book and dont sit in the back. Make sure to take notes. Oh, and he knows when you're BSing your essay and he does laugh.

Hard class and a hard teacher. He definately knows the material, but can be boring at times.

Great Class and learned alot! Wish it was a 3.0 unit instead of a .5 unit. This man is brilliant and completely approachable and it is a privelege to learn from him.

smart, funny, nice, and a softie about grades and make-up work

The class started with 30 something students and went down to 8ish. You learn a lot of new interesting things and feel more comfortable with philosophy. I'm lazy but tried very hard in his class because I became interested but still only earned a C. His voice is dullish at times but compared to some other proffesors, it is deffinetly not that bad.

Nice guy, was honesty interested in his sutdents doing well. His voice did kind of drone, but if you did the work and came to class, it wasn't difficult at all. Not at all homework heavy, just reading.

i took his logics class and it was above my head seeing that i took it my very fist semester of college ever so my mind wasnt there. he was such a softie about grades, very funny and a super nice guy.

He is very boring. But his class is really really easy. As long as you read the book you will be fine. his tests are easy, all multiple choice and true/false. There is one three page essay at the end of semester. He takes attendance everyday.

You really have to be into what you`re learning to like the class. If you`re thinking about taking philosophy just for sake of credits but dont really like it, i wouldnt recommend it. He`s awesome. He has changed his teaching throughout the years ( my brother AND mom had him) and he just gives multiple choice tests with possible essays. He`s great!

he is a good teacher but not very easy!a little bit hard to read his writing sometimes,and hard to listen/understand what he says if you are non-native speaker.I took 160 last semester,he wrote down many notes and mostly on the tests.I didn't do so well on the tests and research paper,but at least I passed the class~

He really knows the information he's teaching. He generally wants everyone to do well in his class and is open to questions if anything is unclear. I would say that if you are going to take his class you have to have interest prior to taking it in order to grasp the information. Overall, he has been one of my best teachers so far.

he certainly knows his stuff. he is very helpful. tests are easy if you take good notes and skim the reading. grades easy on essays. takes roll randomly if he notices people are missing.

Took an online class and it was pretty straightforward. Be sure to read and take notes from the book- tests are pretty easy but you need to study and know the material in order to pass. Got email updates from Prof each week- interesting class.

Nice teacher. NEED to take down the notes and read the chapters given--it's a MUST. Even though he may be a little monotone, you have to pay attention. What's on the notes is what's on the tests. Tests are real easy(and so are the essays--you don't need to be grammatically correct) if you read the book-end of story. Got a B but didn't try that hard

His class is not hard! He is well-organized though his handwriting cannot be easily decoded. Lots of students took his summer sessions got As. Probably summer students are different from regular session students. Philosophical reading itself is not straightforwarded, but his lectures make the reading very understandable.

MUST READ the book. this class was very hard to understand. it may have been me, but the material was very complex for an intro class. very thorough notes are given, he explains them well. but this class is VERY boring. i dreaded going to class and had a hard time staying awake! his test are hard if you don't pay attention, but he's an easy grader.

Great professor who really cares about his subject, and is very helpful.

if you can absorb lectures, and abstract ideas come easy: you dont need to read much(just to get key words straight). his class is mostly interesting. He uses big words but they're key words. it's way easier w/ PHIL 100. It was dry at times, but it's valuable info and I use it often. argument essays are made easy. Got an A with little work at home

He is a great teacher and certainly knows his material. Writing is sometimes hard to read and am a little confused at times because of the big words he chooses. Tests are easy: Just true/false, multiple choice, and in-class essay. Make sure to keep up with reading if you don't want to fall behind. His notes are really helpful.

He's a good teacher, cause youll understand everything he says. hes boring, but if u just pay attention itll be easy. you dont have to read the book, just bring it to class and read along with him.

He's class is generally easy. As long as you read the text, be attentive in class, and you'll surely get an A! The tests aren't difficult as long as you listen to the main points he discusses in class. They are basically all there. I greatly recommend it! :)

He really knows his stuff! He studied at UC Berkeley and Stanford! Whaddup. Come to class and listen to his lectures, you'll learn a lot! Read the book so you'll follow what he's saying during class discussion. As far as I remember, no quizzes. Just exams :)

Although it did seem like he tried to make his lectures interesting, he was pretty dull and it was hard to stay awake in his class, but if you show up and listen then it is fairly easy. He explains everything in the textbook and goes over the exercises. The tests are based off the lectures so as long as you pay attention it shouldnt be a problem.

Took summer course. Class itself could get very dry... prof's voice is very monotone and boring, but overall, it's easy to pass. Prof. teaches really well tho, it's just that his voice is monotone. Just take notes since the test is based everything on notes. Don't have to read the textbook at all. (I never read) Almost got an A, but slacked.

good teacher=)) a little bit boring but good overall.just read the book and make notes (important). his tests are easy (questions from the book and notes). very interesting class itself=)interesting topics!!! good luck!

He's a good teacher, all of his tests are extremely easy and all multiple choice. Final was okay, took me about an hour to complete it since it was open note(made things really easy for me)...so if you want too pass his class...take notes and read the book.

Colombetti's knowledgeability of Philosophy definitely shows through his lectures and undoubted passion. If you take notes and pay attention during lectures you should do well. Book is mandatory b/c we did a lot of in-class assignments. However, I didn't do much reading at home (just used the website he gave us to study for exams; which were easy.

I went into this class dreading the subject but was pleasently surprised. If your going to take ethics take the honors section, there was no homeowork and just one research paper. The class discussions were awesome and very engaging. Great teacher!

this class was an honors class, so the work was expected to be at a higher level, but the work was pretty easy.. he asked us to read the book but he went over it anyway in the lecture so there was really no need. Lectures are boring & he speaks in a sort of monotone lol, but makes it interesting adding pictures. Take notes, they help!

Overall this wasn't a bad class. Dr. Colombetti knows philosophy very well but his lectures are kind of boring. If you want an A, then you would have to READ. But as long as you are able to absorb the lecture then you shouldn't worry. For me I did not read at all and I think I received a C (I took pass/ no pass)

read the book! its on you to succeed. he knows his stuff. cool guy

Class is 420 pts (4 midterms and 20pt for attendance.) Extra credit is rare. Got a C on my first midterm, reread the chapters 2-3 times for the next tests and ended up with an A. The key to passing is reading the chapters 2-3 times and coming to class. His lectures are also VERY helpful. Philosophy is a tough course in general. Not a slacker class!

I took hybrid class. I thought I will fail this class because I thought I really didn't do well and I did not submit a research paper, and found out that I passed the class :). I recommend him, he is very kind, and I'm sure you will pass if you will little effort, and easy A if you are really studying

Nice teacher. tries to be funny. boring lectures. attendance is somewhat mandatory, he takes role when not a lot of people are in class. the trick is to read the book. a lot. and take good notes.

Read the book and understand the terms and which philosophers believed in what. Taking notes helps. People thought he was monotone but I was okay with it. I could have gotten an A if I didn't screw up on the last exam.

He's exactly like a Philosophy teacher. He has the tone, the walk, and the speech consistent to that of a philosopher. Always read before class! A is definitely within grasp if you study an hour before each class or the night before.

All you have to do is take notes and attend class - some need to read twice but for me I just skimmed most. Very very good about answering questions and clarification. And has a review class before each exam for help. Over all I really recommend him.

topic was hard to understand at first, but the key is to read each chapter two or three times (he really emphasizes that). no quizzes or homework, just study if you want to get an A.

Very monotone and makes awkward jokes, but overall is what you would expect out of a philosophy teacher. The material can be a bit difficult to grasp, but he explains in great detail and is very clear in his explanations. He offers extra credit to attend lectures and write a short summary, each time is worth 20 points! Do those, and you cant fail!

He is very knowledgeable and intelligent. Definitely knows the material and does what is necessary to help out his students. Hes dedicates an entire class period to review material before an exam. Has only 3 exams based upon the reading in the textbook and lectures and one short essay .Very easy and very nice I highly recommend him

Very intelligent and knowledgeable.Definitely knows what his stuff and jokes around.Does what is necessary to help his students succeed.Dedicates an entire class period to review for an exam. There are 3 exams and one short essay. All exams are based upon the readings in the text and lecture. Very helpful and insightful. I highly recommend him!!!

Very intelligent and knowledgeable.Does what is necessary to help his students succeed.Dedicates an entire class period to review for an exam. There are 3 exams and one short essay. All exams are based upon the readings in the text and lecture. Very helpful and insightful. I highly recommend him!!!

Great instructor. Clearly has a lot of experience, and is enthusiastic about the subject. He's pretty busy though, very few office hours.

His class is hard for me. Not many students in the class. At the beginning, around 15 students, later, only around 10, later, students absent, on the final, you see several new faces... Monotone! Sleepy always! But he is super gentleman and intelligent. Hard class,still. Textbook is a must, 3 tests, 1 essay. Not easy! But you will like the prof.

Love love love his class! Although his lectures were sometimes boring, but he does have a good sense of humor.

Colombetti knows his philosophy. His lectures are long and mostly boring but have moments of real interest. He tries hard to interact with students and has a good sense of humor. If you read you will probably do really well.

Great online class. Just keep up with participation and study for the tests. Tests were open notes though so they were pretty easy.

Professor Colombetti is a stereotypical philosophy instructor--wise, intelligent, logical, analytical, etc. Very smart man. And funny too. Extremely helpful one-on-one. I'd call him a good man.

Very engaging and well taught class. Work load was clear and straight forward, but what you would expect from a Philosophy class. His lectures were fascinating and thought provoking. Great experience.

Great teacher, and his expectations are very clear. He's very funny and jokes around. I got a B without reading the text book once and just studying from the notes. I could have gotten an A if I put the effort in, and if ethics didn't bore me to death. We had three tests, a term paper, and attendance points. His sense of humor made it worth it.

really liked this professor. class wasn't too hard, got an A without reading most of the assigned readings. if you come to every class, you'll have extensive notes which is all you need. he's lecture oriented, but he definitely has a sense of humor. no real homework, sparse essays. if you're willing to come to class and listen this should be easy

Read the book before you attend lectures and you'll find it easy A. He's very good and understanding.

Arguably the best professor at Skyline. Personally, the best I have ever had. I am currently at SF State majoring in Philosophy and he prepared me very well for upper-level classes. He inspired me to major in Philosophy. Such an interesting subject. He changed my world perspective for the better. And greatly improved my level of education.

He's one of the best philosophy professors I've encountered. Better than anyone I've taken at UC Berkeley. Read the material, show up to class. You'll do fine if you are a serious student.

This was my last class needed before transferring, so I definitely made an effort to keep up in this course. The textbook was awful, as I did most of my studying from his lecture notes and Crash Course on youtube. I didn't do well at all on my exams, but made it up with extra credit opportunities. Overall, lots of chances to pass ! So take him !

Took phil 100. No real need to read textbook, just make sure that you pay attention in lecture. Lecture can be boring but also interesting if you're into philosophy. We were graded purely on four midterms and a couple reflective essays due at the end of the semester. No cumulative final. Take Colombetti if you want a straight foward class

No book needed. He will tell you that it's very important but it's not. No presentations. No homework. 4 easy unit exams - take good notes and actually listen. A few video reflections due at the end of semester; grades upon completion. He's monotone but bear with it. Watch all related Crash Course videos and review notes before tests - easy A.

Not an easy class, but overall professor Colombetti is a great instructor. He knows his style of teaching when it comes through specific outlines of lectures on the projector. He tells you the exact pages you needed to read before the end of an unit test which concludes a total of 4 exams on each semester and written reflections are due at the end.

Colombetti is a great teacher, but I had a hard time understanding the material, esp. since it was the first philosophy class I've ever taken. You're graded on 4 exams, 3 reflective papers, and attendance, with few opportunities for extra credit. I studied by doing his study guides and watching Crash Course videos. The textbook was kinda confusing.

A very funny professor who makes this class really fun and engaging. He cares about your quality, time, and effort of passing this class as long you study your notes, watch a video, and read a book as a recap of the lectures.

Took him for PHIL100 and he lectures a lot, doesnt give out much homework (except for readings) and no projects/presentations. Gives out 3 midterms and 1 final exam and 3 reflective essays that are due on the last class before the final exam.

Hes a kind professor; negotiable when the situation warrants it. The only criticisms I have are that the reading choices and ideas were a bit too selective and forceful times, the discussions were a little awkward, and there are eisegetical mistakes in his essays. Read the emails, grasp the general idea of the text, and youll do well on tests.

He was a good prof. He gives you the content you need to succeed in his class, his canvas isn't complicated, and his tests are simple. | Tests: Multiple choice questions with a short essay (use that unit's vocab for a good grade!!) | Essays: Watch/listen to a piece of content he gives you, then use suggested questions or make your own and respond.

Straightforward class and easy A. Textbook was boring and hard to read. Not too much work: 4 discussions, 4 tests, and three reflective essays which are informal and not strictly graded. Tests are easy and there is a lot of time given (50 min 30?s). Study guides are provided and crash course philosophy is a great resource for this class.