3.1

Chris Gandy

Philosophy - Wake Technical Community College

3.1
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
35%
Would Retake
129
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

35%

Would Retake

129

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Literally the worst humanities professor ever

PHI240 - 1.0 rating

The class itself is extremely boring

HUM115 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

64%

Textbook Required

36%

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Based on 44 grades
Most common grades:
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C+ (7)
C (6)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 53 reported grades
B: 9
C+: 7
C: 6
A: 6
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LECTURE HEAVY (11)
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Lecture heavy (8)
EXTRA CREDIT (7)
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Ratings by Course

PHI230

5.0

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INTOETHICS

5.0

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PHI140

5.0

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PHI

4.7

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SOC220

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Difficulty by Course

PHIL210

5.0

INCLASS

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HUM130

5.0

240

4.5

PHI210

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Reviews (129)
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PHI240
Nov 14, 2002

great class, makes you think, don't really have to read everything for a B

5.0
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PHI230
Feb 17, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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PHI
Dec 4, 2003

excellent teacher, but...you may see for yourself

4.0
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PHI
Jun 1, 2004

Class started out hard got easier in the end. Thought I would get a D ended up getting a B.

2.0
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PHI215
Dec 2, 2004

Bad teacher, but good to look at!

5.0
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SOC220
Dec 30, 2004

cool guy, easy course

4.0
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SOC220
Feb 1, 2005

I didn't understand a lot of things we discussed in class but he was a cool teacher and not too bad to look at! Acted like a teenager

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PHI210
Mar 22, 2005

very enjoyable personality, easy to relate to, but the material was pretty difficult. just make sure to see how he explains things before you analyze them for yourself. he will help you if you find time to ask him. difficult but not impossible.

5.0
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ETHICS
Apr 18, 2005

I loved him. His class was awesome. He is gorgeous and highly intelligent. I want to marry him and so will you after you take him

4.0
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PHIISSUES
Apr 28, 2005

Teacher knows his stuff. Answer test questions exactly! Very strict on test question grading! Wish I would have known this on the first test! Love the "So, whats going on?" question he asks everyday, gives you a chance to discuss current-phi. events. Cool guy, highly recommend.

5.0
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ETHICS
Apr 29, 2005

he is beautiful! i took 4 classes with him just to look at him!

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PHI215
May 1, 2005

Really cool teacher. Be aware of current events b/c he will want to discuss any news before class. Tests are pretty difficult and his grading style is pretty difficult. Overall he makes a very boring topic a little more interesting and I had fun in the class. Had 4 tests and 5 papers last semester.

4.0
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PHIISSUES
Jun 27, 2005

Meh... he was...alright I guess. Not the best teacher I've ever had, but I failed all his tests, got C's on all his papers (which I still don't understand), and made a C in the class, which was cool...but he was very smug and only appreciated his own opinions of the world while rejecting students- not very philosophical...

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PHI220
Aug 20, 2005

Mr. Gandy is one of the best prof's I had at Wake Tech. Philosophy can easily be a boring subject but he makes it interesting and thought provoking. The key to success in this class is to be involved in the discussion. 75% of his class is discussion on subject and current events. His tests are challengin, but not hard if you do the reading.

5.0
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INTOETHICS
Aug 30, 2005

Took him twice, will be taking him again, he's absolutely great. LOVES current events, listen to N.P.R. on the way to class!!!!

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PHILOSOPHY
Aug 31, 2005

This guy is awsome!!!!

5.0
2.0
PHI
Sep 30, 2005

Chris is amazing...if one should ever have an opportunity to take a class with him...jump on it.

5.0
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ETHICS
Grade: C-
Nov 4, 2005

No Comments

4.0
3.0
PHILOSOPHY
Jan 26, 2006

No Comments

3.0
3.0
PHILOSOPHY
Feb 28, 2006

Extremely hard tests! Great teacher tho. Fair with grading, testing, etc... very interesting classes. Chicks dig him.

3.0
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PHI220
May 6, 2006

The writing assignments aren't that bad, but his exams are very difficult. The reading assignments are also very diffucult because the stories date back to over a 1,000 years ago. If you don't need to take Western Philosophy, then my suggestion to you is do not pick this class as an elective unless you need this class. Nice discussion in this class

5.0
2.0
PHI220
Jul 10, 2006

No Comments

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5.0
PHI215
Jul 27, 2006

No Comments

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4.0
PHI240
May 16, 2007

Read your notes, great to get help with. he is fair

4.0
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PHI240
May 25, 2007

the information was kind of hard to get a grip on, but if you aren't understanding things, just go talk to him and he'll walk you through it. pay attention during lectures, take good notes, you'll be fine. and he really is quite a good looking man...

5.0
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PHI240
Jul 27, 2007

I thought I was going to hate the class but not only did I love it, I fell completely in love with him. He's brilliant, thoughtful, attractive, intelligent, politically and socially aware, and everything you want a professer to be! Material was difficult at first but got much, much easier to understand as the class progressed. Take his class!!!

5.0
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HUM220
Oct 2, 2007

He's a cool dude! One must definitely have an open mind to be in his class, but it is a fun class, I learned a lot!. Highly recommed him for HUM class

4.0
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PHIL240
Dec 3, 2007

Mr.Gandy is laid back when it came to attendance.He knew what he was talking about in lectures which is all the class is.For his tests he had only specific answers he would take.Even if you can find proof that your answer was right he would not change your grade.When writting his paper you should know your topic isnt ethical even if its on abortion

3.0
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PHI215
Mar 31, 2008

Gandy is a cool enough guy. Def good looking too! The material is really hard to grasp, esp the first unit. Luckily he gave us an open book and take home quiz. The assignments can save your grade too if you do well enough on them. He is a pretty tough grader and will only take certain answers. The class itself was boring, but maybe that's just me.

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PHI220
Apr 6, 2008

I'd suggest going to myspace's version of ratemyprofessor to get a different perspective of Mr. Gandy. He obviously prefers his own point of view to anyone elses, and will give low grades for petty reasons. I raised my hand several times in class and he never once called on me, but would call on other people. He can be a real jerk!

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PHI240
May 1, 2008

Nice guy but his class is really hard. It is against his moral philosophy to give students points they dont deserve so the material is really hard &if you cant think out of the box the class is almost impossible He looks for very specific answers on the tests, I worked my butt off &only ended up with a C! Also really slow at returning assignments.

3.0
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PHI240
May 9, 2008

Nice guy but the class is hard. Tests seem really straight forward but he wants really specific answers. You have to do the study guides to pass the tests. I worked my butt off and was sure that I was going to end up with a C but somehow I ended up with a B - so I guess it wasn't that bad of a class.

3.0
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PHI215
Nov 12, 2008

This is a tough class. He does grade on participation, so make sure to speak up. The tests are all short answer questions, but in order to get a good grade, you MUST read the material! It is an interesting class, no doubt. Most of the class is spent talking about the text. Make sure to read ahead of time!

3.0
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PHIL210
Dec 3, 2008

Very difficult. I sweated bullets over two major papers which I made A's on. Because I missed one quiz due to illness (I had a doc's excuse also), I ended up with a D and couldn't believe it. He is very hard line!

5.0
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PHI215
Jan 8, 2009

He had very interesting conversations in class and was very laid back, He gives lots of notes so read and copy them down! His tests are HARD!! they are usually only 8-10 questions all short answer and he looks for things VERY specific. Do the study guide and email him the answers and see what he says about them. very few grades in the class!!!

4.0
3.0
PHI215
Jan 17, 2009

Great teacher! He really knows what he's talking about. This is a very discussion-based class. He does take participation grades and being part of the discussion is crucial in this class. Make sure you turn in the papers on time and be on top of the readins because it will definately help in class. If you don't pay attention you will fail.

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PHI215
Feb 23, 2009

he's very fair- don't take him if you aren't prepared to earn your grade

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PHI150
May 8, 2009

good guy, but a very hard grader. Tends to get lost in what he is talking about, and doesnt offer enough grades in the class to be such a hard grader

4.0
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PHI215
May 13, 2009

Would loved to have had an A and probably could have gotten it if I spoke more in class. Think deeply and defend your point of view!You'll need your book- and if you aren't getting something, and at some point you will need help, he's pretty accessible. Slow to return papers (and not a lot of feedback.)

4.0
4.0
PHI240
Dec 18, 2009

Mr. Gandy is a nice guy and enjoys hearing what students have to say in class. The problem with this instructor was his inability to get work graded on time. In fact, he would say things would be graded by a certain day and still would not have the stuff graded.

4.0
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PHI240
May 2, 2010

Mr Gandy loves to play Devil's advocate, which I appreciate because you should never be 100% convinced that your way of seeing things is right. My only beef is that our classes often got sidetracked because students would go off on wild tangents. Papers took forever to get graded, and I got the same final grade as intellectually inferior classmates

4.0
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HUM220
May 3, 2010

Cool guy and good teacher but takes it too far sometimes and is kinda harsh on papers. other then that good teacher and recommended.

5.0
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PHI240
May 8, 2010

Fun class, I was disappointed in some of my classmates who were upset with him for "preaching his politics." he doesn't he plays devils advocate to get everyone thinking "ethics." He grades tough, but usually lets you use notes for the tests. Highly recommended, fun class, not an easy A but fun.

3.0
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HUM220
May 19, 2010

He was an interesting teacher, however he never returned papers and this made it impossible to track your grade. When I asked him how I was doing and if I needed to improve he would only say "your doing fine" If I was doing fine why did I get a C in his class. I am an above average student and I was disappointed with this class.

5.0
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PHI140
Oct 13, 2010

Great teacher!!! funny, answers questions, lets you use notes on quizzes because they would be impossible without them. And to those people who are complaining about papers and test grades think about what he has to do. He should spend at least 3 minutes on your essays on the test and if you do the math he would spend 120 hours of grading. so...

5.0
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PHI240
Jan 6, 2011

I really liked this class. He is an interesting teacher and is very good at teaching. You'll have to work hard to get a good grade, but it is very possible!

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HUM220
Jan 13, 2011

Most pretentious professor I have ever had. This guy LOVES to hear his own voice. Ask yourself a question and then ask "Why" after everything. Now you've taken his class. He is extremely hard on papers and does not return them on time. The problem is that he's the only Humanities professor at WTCC that teaches this course. We just have to deal.

5.0
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PHI240
May 6, 2011

Definitely one of the best teachers here at WT. He teaches philosophy classes the way they should be taught!

3.0
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PHL240
Oct 31, 2011

Interesting, but not easy. If you don't go to class, take notes and pay attention you will be lost on the essay exams.

5.0
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PHI240
Dec 18, 2011

He is one of the knowledgeable instructor in philosophy. I really enjoyed his classes and quizzes and one paper and other activities are required to be done. you just have to study before the class. I recommend this class.

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PHI240
Jan 11, 2012

Mr. Candy is an excellent teacher, and guides his students into thinking ethically. Though a tough subject, his humor helps sink the information into your brain. Good job Habanero !

3.0
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PHI101
Jan 12, 2012

Smart teacher. Very informative and thought provoking. I enjoyed his class.

5.0
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HUM220
Apr 24, 2012

Definitely an interesting instructor. My class was all about the apocalypse so it was always fun in class even though it was 3 hrs it fly's bay and allows time to watch movies :) I can't say whether or not he is easy bc he doesn't really give grades and the semesters not over yet. either way I still enjoyed the discussions.

5.0
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PHI240
May 9, 2012

This professor is down to earth and to the point. The laid back atmosphere truly allows for a better learning experience. No need to purchase the text so long as you attend his lectures and participate in discussions.

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PHI215
Jun 17, 2012

Absolutely my favorite instructor. He is excellent at asking you the hard questions no one wants to think about in philosophy. He grades hard because he really expects you to think your philosophy all the way through. He is not one to let you just write anything. Be prepared to hear a lot of opinions from others.

3.0
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PHI240
Aug 15, 2012

Great guy, but horrible teacher. His view points are more than interesting but sometimes hard to understand how they are relating to the readings. Most students were failing at the end, so he gave out extra credit to try and lift the class average.

5.0
3.0
PHI220
Oct 24, 2012

great teacher. thought-provoking class.

5.0
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PHI240
Jan 29, 2013

Yes, the class isn't an easy A. But you will learn so much and think on a new level. Professor Gandy is really an exceptional teacher. If you don't do the work, study for the quizzes/tests, you are sure to fail... LIKE EVERY OTHER COLLEGE CLASS. If you're failing, you're not putting in effort.

4.0
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PHI241
May 30, 2013

Very laid back. Helped make this class interesting. Class isn't easy and makes you think. Makes you see things differently.

2.0
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4137
Dec 7, 2014

I did not care much for the class and I was hoping to like a PHI class. Correspondence with him was not that great. He never responded back to emails I had sent him. Tests were hard as was the reading to comprehend on the most part. Lectures took up the whole class, including the question posed at the beginning of class. Not interesting at all.

1.0
5.0
INCLASS
Grade: D
Dec 15, 2014

Very tough class, almost everyone in my class did not pass. Lectures are not interesting, grades extremely hard.

3.0
3.0
PHI241
Dec 24, 2014

It is definitely not an easy A class. Very interesting and thought-provoking though. Tried hard to pull my grade up to an A but did not work out well. Make sure to prepare for the quizzes. Critical thinking is needed when writing essays. If you failed his class, you really did not put any effort into it. Overall, he's a passionate professor!

3.0
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PHI215
Dec 24, 2014

He doesn't follow through with what he originally states. He had me down for a 0 on an essay that he graded. When I asked him about it, he said not to worry about it and that he would change it. When I checked my final grade, he still had a 0 for that and another essay. He gave me an F when my lowest grade for the class was an 83. DO NOT TAKE!!!

1.0
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HUM130
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 1, 2015

He appears to love arguing. First paper was to tell what Critical Thinking meant. He slammed the paper, using lots of red ink. I got an A, but had no idea why. The next paper, I received little feedbackcomments when he graded it. I got a C, again not understanding why. I dropped the class having never dropped a class before then.

1.0
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240
Grade: C
May 5, 2015

He is extremely awful. He doesn't respect his students. It's ironic that he teaches Ethics, yet he is not ethical with other students. He doesn't reply on Black Board, and he is extremely difficult to work with. He is extremely disorganized. He made an easy, enjoyable class extremely hard and boring. I would not recommend this professor.

1.0
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4102
May 11, 2015

Okay class was boring. Half of the students there fell asleep. We barely used our books. and a lll he did was talk about the same article we read. If you missed that day of class and ask for any assignments were giving out during the class time you've met and he'll say no. but the on black board your grades drop at the last minute too. waste of tim

3.0
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PHIL240
Grade: B-
May 31, 2015

Don't take this class if you are lazy, and not completely dedicated. Gandy is a hard teacher and is a hard grader. You have to put in your best effort to receive a good grade in the class. I had a C and finally managed to pull it up to a B because I studied incredibly hard on the final. You have to really give it your all, no slacking!

4.0
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PHI215
Jul 12, 2015

Great professor. His lectures can go off topic sometimes and usually are pretty long . Can be dull. However, he listens to his students, asks tough questions and challenges you philosophically. As long as you read the book, and pay attention in class, you're guaranteed to pass.

4.0
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PHI240
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2015

The class was difficult. The majority of our quizzes and important graded assignments (essays) were typed or written based off of our understanding of the material. Unfortunately, professor Gandy often would not agree with what was written or answered. In the end, I finished with an A. Memorize everything he writes down in class and you'll be fine

3.0
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PHI240
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 29, 2015

Mr. Gandy is nice but other than that I am not enjoying this class. It is A LOT of work and you have to pay attention for the whole class period. If you only need this class as a requirement look for a different one. If you are really into Aristotle, Kant etc. and you want to learn and work, this is the place for you.

3.0
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PHI215
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2016

Mr. Gandy is a laid back teacher in terms of participation and attendance. After mid-way through the semester he stops taking attendance. The overall grade in his class consists of essays and quizzes, and final exam. Hes lenient with essay grading. His quizzes are tough. You really have to search the readings for answers. The final exam is easy.

4.0
4.0
PHY151
Grade: A
Feb 8, 2016

He made ethics extremely intriguing. Students taking his class will be fine for quizzes and tests as long as they are avid note takers. Make sure to take notes of everything written on the board (that outline the main discussion points) and fill in with examples that he gives during class because many of them show back up later.

4.0
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PHI240
Grade: C
May 7, 2016

Ethics is a hard class for me, I had to retake it. I took Gandy for my second try. Mr. Gandy is probably your best route to passing this class. He has easy to follow discussions and he explains the material pretty well. But you gotta work for it by studying. He talks a lot, so beware, you might not be able to chime in everytime. But it's tolerable.

3.0
3.0
PHI240
Grade: B
May 8, 2016

Mr. Gandy is a hard professor to listen to because he's slightly monotone and he solely depends on verbal lectures. If you are not an auditory learner then do not take any of his classes. He seems to have an underlying apathetic attitude towards teaching because he's not one-hundred percent sure if any of his students care about his class.

3.0
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PHI240
Grade: C-
May 10, 2016

This guy isn't what I would call inspirational and he's not entirely respectful of his students sometimes. One time we raised our hands in response to a question he asked the class and his response was, "well first of all, I would say that you guys (who raised your hands) have self-esteem issues..." that was totally uncalled for.

4.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2016
Would take again

I enjoyed philosophy with him. He encourages class participation/discussion. Likes for you to put in effort.

Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: C-
Nov 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He only puts a few things in the grade book. Quizzes are actually tests, they take the hit for most of your grade. Essays are tough, he isn't very clear on how he wants them structured. Unclear and confusing.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
PHI240
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

GREAT teacher and he doesn't do notes so be ready to take notes on your own although his lectures are intersting you need to take notes while he is talking

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
HUM115
Dec 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He really makes you work for it. SUPER tough grader, and he does not respond to emails or calls.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
PHI240
Feb 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

All of your grades from quizzes and few papers

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
PHI240
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very few chances to bring your grade up, and everything was weighted extremely heavy. Don't even hope for an A. You're not going to get it. Especially if you're not an auditory learner. All of his classes are lectures. He hardly ever changes anything up.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
PHI240
May 15, 2017
Would take again

Take notes and you should be fine! One would benefit from remembering the specific examples he gives in his lectures to help you on tests.

Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
PHI240
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you're looking to fail take this class. He has a few grades and is a very heavy grader and does not believe in extra credit.

Tough Grader
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PHI240
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

HE IS THE WORST TEACHER EVER. He's not direct at all in what he wants. Doesn't give extra credit. Everyone in the class is failing. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY TIME OR CREDITS ON THIS DUDE

Tough Grader
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
PHI220
Nov 19, 2017
Would take again

He's a fair professor, who makes this generally boring material more relatable. Gandy will grade your essays generously, his tests aren't that hard if you keep up with the lecture, he gives guided notes if you don't read. Quizzes are mostly reading quizzes, just do the minimal work and this class will be fine. He is better than Mr. Kitrell.

Respected
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
HUM115
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The class itself is extremely boring. There are only a few paper given and the instructed grades at a difficult level. Dont even buy the textbook you wont open it once . By the way, the entire class is failing.

Tough Grader
Tests? Not many
TEST HEAVY
3.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: C+
Nov 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Every class is a dry lecture. Be prepared for rambling and nothing to really take notes on. Quizzes are hard and subjective, papers are even harder. Good luck.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PHI240
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Didn't do much in class besides listen to him talk. Only six things graded not including the final or extra credit. Thought it was gonna be an easy A and then messed up on one quiz and suddenly an A was out of reach. Still, a very nice guy who clearly cares about ethical issues and theories. Wish he did more for the sake of class engagement.

Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PHI215
Apr 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Ok, so if youre thinking about taking this professor then just simply DONT! all he does is talk and TALK. No class notes or anything, he doesnt give any extra credit whatsoever considering how hard his quizzes are plus doesnt drop the lowest quiz like every other instructor at wake tech does! Probably one of the worst professors i had.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: C+
May 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Unspecific guidelines, unclear lectures. He just highlights on a document and repeats the same point for an hour. Only gives comments if requested but doesnt tell you this till you already got your essay back. No published rubrics, so good luck meeting his undetermined expectations. I never got a C in my life till this class.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: B
May 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This was not my favorite class by any means. The content was very difficult and I do not feel that Professor Gandy did a very good job at explaining it. He did nothing but lecture all semester (no powerpoint or anything) and what he lectured on had nothing to do with the content on the quizzes. Graded only by four quizzes, two papers, and a final.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
PHI215
Grade: C
May 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Don't take Gandy. Only grades are 4 quizzes, 2 papers, & a final. In class lectures hardly ever have to do w/ whats on the quiz - makes it so hard to study. VERY picky on free response qs. I think he lost one of my quizzes as he counted a zero and refused to change it ?? Doesn't give feedback on essays - at all. Responses to emails are RARE.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
PHI240
Grade: C+
Nov 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Tough class, tough teacher .its a class that you have to take but I feel youre graded harshly by prof. Based upon what he seems the right answer to be its a large grey area and if you're not playing to the prof. You will struggle to pass no matter. How much you Study

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
PHIL240
Dec 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

7 grades total for the whole semester.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: C-
Dec 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Your grade depends on 4 quizzes and the Final, thats it. Lectures don't help with test material. Test grade depends on how well you respond to the open ended question but he doesn't really give feedback on what he considers a "good" answer. Plus, he barely responds to emails.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
5.0
PHI240
Dec 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The class is graded on four quizzes, two papers, and a final. The lectures arent very useful for quizzes as he essentially goes over what the people (who lead the schools of thought) believed. His study guides feel so broad-spanning that he might as well have not given you one. TL;DR: Test info not taught, quizzes confusing, dont take him.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
5.0
PHI215
Apr 10, 2019
Would take again

Gandy's class was not easy & there is a lot of reading & interpretation for the quizzes and such BUT if you have questions, he is one of few professors who will take the time to answer them in depth to help you understand the material. As long as you make clear what he wants for the assignments, you can get a good grade! Would take his class again!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
PHI210
Grade: D-
Jun 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Gandy was the worst teacher I ever had, and he nevered showed up half the time. His quizzes are nothing like the lecture and he doesnt even have a lecture because he doesnt teach. Horrible teacher!

Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: A+
Jun 18, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gandy is a really good and fair professor. His class is really hard so people do bad and then blame it on him. He gives out a ton of free extra credit opportunities but people just straight up lie and say he doesn't. If you're not willing to work hard then don't take this class

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
PHI240
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Gandy not a good teacher. His lectures are just ramblings; theres nothing take notes on. This, coupled with broad study guides, makes the 4 quizzes very difficult. Those 4 quizzes, 3 papers, and the final make up your grade. He also doesnt respond to emails at all, and doesnt give feedback on short answer without going to his office.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
PHI240
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2019
Would take again

Only 4 quizzes and 4 paper assignments (1 is optional), thats your grade. Lectures are boring, just study the notes for the specific theories and youll be fine.

4.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2019
Would take again

Ethics is mostly about theories, this class is about memorizing concepts and applying them. This makes it an easy class but he is a tough grader when it comes to writing papers. The quizzes are simple but the wording is a bit confusing so beware of that. An average day of class is to show up, listen to him lecture, then leave. Its pretty chill.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
PHI240
Apr 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The lectures were not only boring but mostly irrelevant to the test and quiz. The most helpful thing you can do is read the book and use the blackboard notes. For my taste the whole class was monotone so I would have rather took this online

3.0
1.0
PHI240
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2020
Would take again

Professor Gandy is very easy online and most weeks only has one discussion board. Lots of tests and doesn't provide much feedback. However we was often very late posting the weeks work and could be flakey with posting the tests. He did have lots of extra credit and there are two papers. Not a bad choice but if you are taking course for credit.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
PHI240
Nov 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Literally the worst humanities professor ever. His class is extra hard for no reason. Don't even think of taking his class unless you like torturing yourself. His class is literally the hardest class I'm taking this semester when I have calculus II and chemistry II this semester. Please do yourself a favor and don't take your class with him.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
PHI240
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2020
Would take again

Grading criteria 10% for everything. Very fair. You'll know what is on the quizzes bc his word documents thoroughly w/ what he expects you to retain. I've seen on here that in person he is loquacious, but I think that is his improv of what he would otherwise be putting in word documents. Kinda hard to reach out to via email for tutoring though.

Participation matters
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2021
Would take again

Professor Gandy takes the time to create in-depth analyses of the material for the online class. Hes hyper quick to respond to questions and available daily. Study the application of the material and youll be fine. Memorization will not be enough! If you fail a test, hell provide lots of opportunities for extra credit. Graded only by 8 tests.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
4.0
4.0
PHI215
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2021
Would take again

This is a really tough class. Being introduced to topics and immediately needing to know how to apply them in random situations presented on quizzes is very difficult. He is really nice though and wants students to learn the stuff and not just go through the motions. He's a tough grader but he also offers extra credit and is very fair.

Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHI240
Grade: D+
May 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

worst professor of my life. he doesn't let you see what answers you got wrong on tests and quizzes, if you miss an assignment you can't make it up, he grades so hard for no reason. literally the worst class I have ever taken. i have to take the class again because i'm .3 points away from passing and he literally doesnt care.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHI240
Grade: D+
May 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor is literally the worst. He didn't give any feedback for essays or tests, and even though I worked hard on the essays, I didn't get higher than an 80. He doesn't actually teach anything, just provides an overload of useless notes that don't apply to anything on the quizzes or exams. If you can take another professor, DO IT!

Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
PHI215
Grade: A
May 12, 2021
Would take again

Is this class an easy A? It can be. Graded by DB weekly, open note quiz every other week, and two essays. It's very little workload meaning the few assignments you do, really count. Those who wait till the last min and treat it like a "side" class will do poorly. Gandy is great, and very responsive. Gives you everything you need for an A.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
PHI215
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Gandy was pretty good, he did not assign too much homework and as long as I read the lecture notes I did fine. The quiz questions were sometimes wordy and confusing. The lectures are long but interesting and he raises good questions. However, he would sometimes answer questions with another question which was sort of frustrating.

Respected
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ETHICS
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 1, 2022

This professor doesn't teach anything and leaves me extremely confused after every week of the semester. His "notes" does not have anything to do with what's on the quizzes and the questions are almost very hypothetical. I can never get higher than a 60 on a frustrating quiz. He also rarely responds to emails which is frustrating.

1.0
4.0
PHI240
Oct 12, 2022

This has to be my worst experience at Wake Tech so far. Professor Gandy answers no emails, grades work weeks late, offers no feedback on discussion boards, does not teach the class (expects you to find quiz material on your own, what a great teacher,) and you risk getting him angry if you email him twice after no response. Stay away, please!

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
PHI240
Nov 11, 2022

He did not give out a lot of assignments and never responded to emails. The test questions were confusing and dense. His lecture were interesting yet seemed irrelevant to the quizzes. Took ages to grade essays and update grades.

3.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2022

There are only 7 or so quizzes and a couple essays during the whole semester, so expect to be recovering your grade for the rest of the semester if you do bad on even a single assignment. The quizzes are honestly made harder than they should be - at least, I think that many questions could be worded better. Mr. Gandy is nice but it's not worth it.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ETHICS
Grade: C+
Apr 29, 2023

Quizzes are confusing. None of the questions were straight forward and the wording for the answer choices was even more confusing. Nothing was clear on what it was asking. Be ready to decipher everything he gives.

Get ready to read
3.0
5.0
ETHICS
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 27, 2023

He was pretty chill. My main problem is the lack of content. Only ten grades that were worth ten percent each, and seven of them were quizzes, which were hard. There wasn't enough room for error.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
240
Grade: C
Dec 5, 2023

Mr. Gandy is a nice teacher, but his lectures are very hard to understand, and he tends to ramble. The extra credit you receive will be graded quite harshly as well (The points earned on the extra credit gets put towards your quiz grades). The only things he grades are eight quizzes and two essays. Quizzes are also very difficult.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
PHI215
May 4, 2024

Mr. Gandy may be passionate about what he teaches, but teaching isn't his forte. His lectures are boring. He could YAP FOR HOURS, yet he fails to provide clear instructions for our essays. He does not offer any feedback, despite taking forever to grade them. Save yourself the trouble and opt for a different instructor.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
PHIL240
Grade: C+
Jan 3, 2024
Would take again

NEVER gives feedback on anything. Does NOT drop lowest quiz grade. As long as you complete the blackboard weekly post you get 100%. Lots of reading, and minimal assignments. Two papers throughout the semester and quizzes were every other week. I would take him again though...maybe

Tough grader
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
PHI215
Grade: C
May 10, 2024

Gandy seems like a cool dude, but it was very difficult to get a good grade in his class based on how he teaches. There is no PowerPoint, no notes, no student interaction, JUST him talking for an hour and forty minutes. He gives 6 quizzes and 2 essays. The essay took over a month for him to grade and he didn't even give any feedback.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
PHI215
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Gandy has an unconventional teaching style, but engaging lectures. While his grading can be tough, using resources like unstuckstudy for study prep can help. Attendance is a must, and the workload is manageable if you stay on top of it.

5.0
3.0
PHI240
Grade: C+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Mr. Gandy was great. I ended up registering late so I was like oh well I'll take what I can get and he was great. The class is not bad. There were two essays which if you understand the basic ethics we just talked about you're fine. He was the best for being understanding if you needed help.

Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PHI240
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2025
Would take again

He is a very chill teacher. There are weekly discussions, quizzes, and two papers that you have all semester to write. He does take a while to grade, and I'm honestly not sure how the discussion board was graded. The easiest class could have slept through it and still passed.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
PHI215
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2025

This class is horrible. He takes forever to grade assignments with no feedback once he does. Your final grade consists of 4-8 quizzes and two essays. He claims that any makeup assignments for missed classes will be extra credit, but he will let them sit ungraded for a month then delete it off blackboard. He never stays on topic while teaching.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
PHI240
Grade: B+
May 10, 2025

Pros: - Discussion questions were interesting and thought-provoking - Entire semester of content was available in Blackboard so you could study ahead - Organized - Seems laid back - Provides YouTube videos to watch - Only two projects Cons: - Quiz and Test questions were extremely nuanced and pedantic - Felt more frustrating than educational

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHI240
Grade: D-
May 17, 2025

Please for the love of everything good and great in the world do NOT choose this professor. Never in my life have I ever had such a awful teacher. He is unresponsive to ALL emails. Throughout the semester I sent 4 different emails and had no response until I emailed his manager in which he was very fast to respond. Word limit Would write a lot more

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
2.0
PHI240
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2025

Takes forever to put in grades; the final exam was due today, and I assumed I would log on tonight and find that my final grades were in. I thought wrong. You also have eight quizzes the entire semester, which are almost 40% of your entire grade. I missed one quiz, and that is the sole reason I have a C in the class. I don't recommend him.

Graded by few things
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