4.7

Dan Dutkofski

Humanities - Valencia College - East and West Campus

4.7
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
95%
Would Retake
142
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4.7
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

95%

Would Retake

142

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What Students Say

One of the best professors I've ever had

PHI2010 - 5.0 rating

I wish I could take him for other classes

PHI2010 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

78%

Textbook Required

26%

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Amazing lectures (26)
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Participation matters (17)
Inspirational (15)
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ETHICS

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Reviews (142)
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ETHICS
May 7, 2003

Very good teacher, explains things very well. Overall you will enjoy the class.

5.0
1.0
IDH2121
May 7, 2003

Awesome professor, very funny. Makes class enjoyable!

5.0
2.0
PHI2604
Jul 31, 2003

Always willing to make the information relevant to the students' lives. Very clear in explanations.

5.0
2.0
IDH2121
Aug 9, 2003

Great Educator! Very animated style of teaching which makes the class a blast. You will definitely learn a lot and have a great time! A++

5.0
1.0
IDH12
Sep 9, 2003

Best teacher I've ever studied with. I am so sad he doesnt teach anymore (momentarily). Would recommend him to anyone who loves to study.

5.0
1.0
IDH
Nov 17, 2003

One of the best teachers and person ever. We are all going to miss him ...

5.0
2.0
IDS
Nov 22, 2003

Awesome person. The best professor I ever had, as far as personalities go. He has a sensational sense of humor and is a very interesting person.

5.0
1.0
IDH24
Dec 10, 2003

The best professor ever. Very funny, caring, and makes the lectures interesting. Will occasionally dress up to make the material relevant and interest. Very available if needed and always willing to help if needed.

5.0
3.0
2406
Dec 11, 2003

Great Teacher,Belongs in the classroom!!!!!

5.0
4.0
ETHICS
Jan 4, 2004

I had him for non medical ethics. Dan is awesome. One of the best professors I've known and I'm currently at FSU. I might take some classes in the summer, I heard he's not teaching right now, can someone please fill me in on why and when he'll be back&#63

5.0
3.0
HUN2204
Feb 18, 2004

i would take any of his classes any day just to sit in and listen to him teach! i went in his class everyday excited to hear what he'd have to say! i came out with more knowlegde and with a painful stomach from laughing!! MR. D, PLS. COME BACK!!

5.0
3.0
IDH14
Mar 24, 2004

Great professor. His teaching style keeps you interested in the material at all times. Also very humorous. He truly cares about the students and that they learn and understand the material.

5.0
5.0
IDH14
May 12, 2004

Amazing teacher.So fun and interesting.IDH has definitely gone down hill since he left.I think the only time I learned anything this semester is when he came in for a guest lecture.

5.0
2.0
MEDICALETHICS
Nov 18, 2004

Had him a few years ago when Medical Ethics first came on the scene here at VCC. He really knows his stuff and keeps your interest. Currently he is department Head for Hum. and I know last summer he taught a class. He told me when I asked that he might teach a class again in the summer.

5.0
1.0
PHI2604
Dec 22, 2004

Super funny professor. Loved the class. He is super funny and animated. Easy tests, easy paper to write. The best prof ever! I never got bored even if it was a 3 hr class! Awesome class!

5.0
2.0
MEDICALETHICS
Apr 30, 2005

Took him last semester for Ethics. GREAT instructor! He makes lectures interesting by bringing in current events.

5.0
3.0
IDH1111
May 31, 2005

Great Professor. I wish he taught all subjects. And quite HOT!!

5.0
2.0
IDS
Sep 8, 2005

to this day, he is one of my favorite professors...

5.0
1.0
20THHUMANITIES
Jul 19, 2006

He is such a great professor! Really cares about his students and was such an easy class! Very funny and class goes by quick.

5.0
2.0
HUM20THCNTRY
Jul 26, 2006

Best Prof. EVER! I loved this class, he made it so much fun and I learned A LOT! YOU HAVE TO TAKE HIM!

5.0
4.0
HUM2210
Jul 28, 2006

Super duper teacher and apparantly also the Dean. I guess that makes him super-duper Dean Dan Dutkofski!

4.0
3.0
ETHICSONLINE
Aug 8, 2006

The two times that I saw him, he seemed very into ethcis, but online he took forever to answer questions, great personality, I guess I would say to take an on campus class with him. Got an "A" though, easy grader.

5.0
1.0
HUM2250
Aug 11, 2006

He is a very nice professor, besides of his teaching method, he teach you how to get a better grade. He is a funny guy too!...So you sign up his class so you will have fun the course and also get more knowledge in humanity.

5.0
2.0
HUM101
Jan 28, 2007

I had Prof. D. back in 1994 and I will always remember him. I am a teacher now and I was just curious to see if he was still at Valencia when I found this listing. He is a fabulous professor who made class enjoyable! Reminded me of Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society!

4.0
2.0
HUM2310
Apr 30, 2007

I took mythology online with prof dutkofski and ended up being pleased with it. At first its a good deal of work, a 2 page paper due every week for the first 3/4 weeks but then it gets easier. Just keep up with the forums and you'll be fine. No tests which is good. Only negative is he isn't real responsive with emails but his directions are clear.

5.0
1.0
PHI200
Oct 17, 2007

Professor was very helpful and allows you to finish the course on your own timetable. I finished in 6 weeks. Online course w/ video and audio sources that did entail heavy writing. I highly recommend.

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Nov 1, 2007

Ethics telecourse. This is a self-paced class. He spells everything out in the beginning & the rest is up to you. Watch the videos, do the work, complete your exams on time, and everything should work out just fine. I had no problem getting timely email responses from him.

4.0
2.0
HUM2310
Nov 1, 2007

Online Mythology. No textbook needed! No tests! He provides his own weekly PowerPoint lessons that are short & to the point w/online links to corresponding myths. I had no problems with communication. Class consists of discussion posts and short papers for each lesson and one simple research paper due at the end. Great class & professor.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
May 10, 2008

I took this class online. I learned a lot. The class is entirely at your own pace as long as you are done 1/2 week(s) before finals. He is a fair grader. Grade is based on 7 Article Reviews (picked by you), 11 weekly Reviews (off videos), midterm & final. Not a hard class but not an easy one. Would take this prof again.

5.0
2.0
HUM2310
Dec 13, 2008

I took Mythology online. Awesome class, learned a lot. If you post your discussion prior to due date and write your 5 pages paper - you will be in a good shape!! Grades are fair.. Easy A class.Loved it!!!!

5.0
1.0
HUM2310
Dec 14, 2008

I was not very interested in this class some of the topics were but others were boring. I would have done better if I would have payed attention to due dates other than that it would have been an easy A, just turn in the papers on time and do your discussions every week and you're set. No book and no quizzes or tests.

5.0
1.0
PHI2600
Dec 14, 2008

Take this course with him... U cant go wrong its at ur own pace the deadline for all work is at the end of the term he's fair and he doesnt grade hard and he's helpful and I learned alot. I would take him again.....

5.0
1.0
PHI2600
Dec 20, 2008

EASY EASY EASY!! IF YOU DO THE WORK YOU WILL GET A GOOD GRADE!! ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT THE END OF THE TERM; WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE!

5.0
1.0
HUM2310
Apr 29, 2009

I took his mythology class online and it was super easy! As long as you can stay on top of assignments, there is on per week, you'll be set. One final paper that is 5-7 pages on but he's not very picky. Check your grammer/punctuation and you should have an easy A!

5.0
1.0
HUM2310
Apr 30, 2009

Very easy and fun class. Workload was very easy. Great teacher. He is there to help and responds quickly. Very good. A couple small papers but no tests at all. Highly recommended

5.0
3.0
HUM2101
Oct 26, 2009

To this day- still one of the best professiors I have ever had- and I was in his class 14 years ago (BA 12 years ago.)

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
May 6, 2010

Great course. Was pretty easy, just had to do the work. took it online. got all of the assignments at the beginning of the term and they were all due at the end. Nothing was due during the semester. Pretty liberal grader, I think. Should be an easy A as long as you do your work and use your brain somewhat.

4.0
1.0
PHI2600
Jul 25, 2010

I took this class online. Fair grader. All you have to do is do your work on time and you will pass. Like the person said before me, he gives all of his assignments at the beginning of the semester and nothing is due during the semester. You must have take initiative and manage your time well. Good Professor.

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Aug 9, 2010

I took this class in the summer 23 assignments in 10 weeks. Assignments are faily easy and the midterm and final were exactly like the weekly assignments. You have to be disciplined to complete all the assignments by the deadline and as long as you do and put forth some effort you will pass this class with an A. Overall great teacher great Class.

5.0
1.0
HUM2023
Aug 25, 2010

He is one the best prof in my entire college life at valencia

5.0
2.0
PHL2600
Jun 15, 2011

The best class I ever took. Thank you, professor

5.0
2.0
PHI2010
May 1, 2014

I learned more from this class than all others combined. If you are interested in the subject Dr. D is a must. His work is challenging but he is not a harsh grader. No book required, saves you $$

5.0
1.0
PHI2000
Aug 1, 2014

Dr. Dutkofski often utilizes the Socratic method while teaching. His method is effective in engaging and facilitating understanding. Highly recommend Dr. Dutkofski for this class.

4.0
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PHI2010
Oct 19, 2014

Dr. Dutkofski is one of the best professors I have ever had. You do not have any tests, one page weekly papers & there is no wrong or right answers to them, he just likes to make you think. Attendance & participation is important. You don't need the book either. He is smart & passionate with his degree & hilarious. TAKE HIM!

4.0
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PHI2010
Dec 1, 2014

Says he wants to teach you to think and then gives assignments which require you to think!

5.0
2.0
WORLDRELIGION
Jan 11, 2015

this professor is one of a kind, the kind of professor you only see in movies (the knowledgeable and comical kind) He is very clear with his expectations so there should be no uncertainty. He hardly gives test only a midterm and a final. However he does give bi-weekly quizzes which are super easy and are only worth 2pts each.

4.0
2.0
PHILOSOPHY
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2015

He's a funny guy. He really makes you think and is very uplifting (even at 7 am in the morning). His assignments require you to project what your thinking into paper. Your answers are not right or wrong but you will lose points if you can't explain your thinking clearly. He is one of the best teachers the school has to offer.

5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Feb 5, 2015

Excellent professor. He keeps his lectures entertaining via entertaining (and hilarious) stories which convey the material he is teaching in a very clear manner. In PHI 2010, the only homework was a one pager paper per week and a final paper. There are no right or wrong answers; he just wants you to understand the subject and give your opinion. A+

5.0
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PHI2010
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2015

Professor Dutkofski is by far the best! He's hilarious in his lectures and makes them interesting. Homework is 1 paper a week which are fairly easy. There's no right or wrong he just wants you to see what you understood. He doesn't give 100s on papers ever, usually 92-96. The final is also 1 paper. no midterm. No textbook.

5.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: A
May 7, 2015

He's awesome! I've waited 3 semesters to take this class and when I showed up for it, I couldn't have been happier. He gives a TF quiz at the beginning of almost every other class (if you're on schedule.) If you pay attention, you pass. I listened to everything he said as a story, not just a lesson to pass. Mid term, Final, & an experience paper!

4.0
1.0
PHI2010
May 28, 2015

There were no tests or quizzes. Each week there was a one page paper due and the final was also a paper. He keeps you entertained, I didn't ever want to look at my phone. He is a great teacher!

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2015

What can I say about this guy that hasn't already been said. He has to be one of the best teachers I have ever taken here at Valencia or even in general in my entire school life! He makes the class fun and interesting with his lectures and gets you to interact and actually learn the material. I would definitely take his class again if I could!

5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A+
Sep 8, 2015

I loved him!! I wish I could take him for other classes. Absolutely hilarious! All we had for homework and tests were these one page papers (double spaced if you wanted). They were easy thanks to his power points and google. We had a longer (than a one page paper) at the end of the year on any subject we covered. LOVED HIM. SO MUCH. TAKE HIM!

4.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2015

This class was by far the easiest class i have taken. Prof. D makes the course clean cut and simple to understand. He gives a weekly quiz you can retake, and a 1 page paper talking about the subject for the week. The final is a paper about a topic you already learned. Now if only all prof. were this easy.

4.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

A great, laid back class that you get out what you put in. There are no quizzes or tests, only weekly 1 page papers that I highly suggest doing all of (there's really no reason you shouldn't, they're cake). Allowed to miss 2-3 classes. No book. Dan is a goofball and sure to make you think about things differently. A great professor, take him.

2.0
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REL2300
Grade: B-
Apr 20, 2016

I did not like the format of this class by this professor. Personally, lectures with PowerPoints aren't my best learning style, and that's what the entire class was. There were quizzes on each religion, but there were only 5 questions so if you missed 1 you already had a B. The comedic relief was funny at first, then became redundant.

5.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2016

There are ZERO exams just 10 one page papers and a final paper. His lectures are very enjoyable and he is hilarious and very entertaining. He makes philosophy easier to understand and is very helpful to students who are struggling. There is no way to fail this class, he has a flexible attendance policy but its recommended to not skip class. NO BOOK

4.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
May 5, 2016

Dr. Dan is awesome. He assigns about 10 1-page papers throughout the semester, and the final paper is 3-5 pages. The papers are mostly your opinion about the lecture he last taught. Very easy, and understanding teacher.

5.0
3.0
HUM2250
Jul 28, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Dutkofski might be the best professor I have taken to date, and its a shame I found him towards the end of my VCC experience. His 20th Cent. class is great! 2 papers, mid term and final. He's hilarious, and knows a ton on his subjects. Go to class! Lectures are interesting purely because he's teaching it. Take good notes and write well!

5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

You would be a dummy not to take his class. Professor Dutkofski makes the class fun and I am laughing the entire time while learning. His PHI 2010 classes uses one page papers which can be quite fun because you are critically thinking. Class is very enjoyable and I have learned concepts that have changed my life...I am totally honest.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
REL2300
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

I took him for world religion, He's great. He makes you want to look forward to his lectures. Easy A , quizzes are super easy everything is based off of PowerPoints & Lectures.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2016
Would take again

I took him for Philosophy. The best professor I have ever had and the easiest class I have ever taken. There were only 10 papers (1 page) and the final paper. No midterm exam and no final exam. An easy A. Take him!!! He is great. He is so kind and funny.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PHI2000
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Dutkofski is so far one of the best professors and people I have ever met. Whether you care about the class or not, his lectures are hilarious. Almost changed my major to philosophy because of him.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A-
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

Cool class! Okay to take it online. He's syllabus for the semster is very clear, set in stone just be prepared when his class starts. He wont really tell you when his windows open you just gotta know and always know when the 1 page papers are due and youll pass the class. Quizes are easy too, no textbooks needed.

Respected
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
PHI2010
Grade: B
May 1, 2017
Would take again

Great professor, no textbook, one page paper per week. Must read the powerpoint lectures to understand and then write a paper based on his question on the weekly subject. Quizzes are easy and 10 questions. Papers can be tricky, he doesn't give 100s out. Each week a paper is late he deducts 10 points. Final is a paper on one of the subjects.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
May 4, 2017
Would take again

This professor was amazing!! He clearly knows what he is talking about and I learned a lot in this class about various ways of decision-making processes. The discussions are insightful. The first 2.5 months are quizzes on lectures. After that, there is no graded material other than the final essay. YOU NEED TO DO WELL ON THOSE QUIZZES!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
May 6, 2017
Would take again

Dutkofski had really eye opening lectures and made you question life in different ways every single time. Is time real? Does the future or past exist? and a lot more. Really easy class just show up and theres no homework or tests, but we had to write one page papers every week. They were really cake. I would recommend this class to anyone.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: B
Aug 1, 2017
Would take again

Prof Dutskofki's class was very entertaining I looked forward to coming to class everyday. This man is HILARIOUS and the way he teaches is theories really makes you grasp the concept. If i could take him again I would.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHI2010
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

straight forward assignments linked to weekly topics. Expect to submit some written assignment every week.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PHI2010
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2017
Would take again

Enjoyed going to class everyday because of him. He is very respectful and is very passionate about teaching. Would recommend his course to anyone. Would take another course with him

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

I say lecture heavy, but thats all we do in the class. He still makes them SUPER fun! This guy loves his job, and messes with your mind a lot in a fun way. He is an incredible professor, and an easy A if youre a decent writer. 10 one page double spaced papers and one final paper thats like 2-4 pages. Super easy, cant wait to take him again

Amazing lectures
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2018
Would take again

He's HILARIOUS, I loved coming to this class. Passionate about teaching & although the class is lecture heavy he keeps the lectures entertaining & tells stories that really help you grasp the concepts. For each theory there is a worksheet w 4 columns to fill out but its super simple & he basically gives you all the answers during lecture. Take him!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2018
Would take again

This professor is really nice. Throughout the semester all he assigns are 9 (one page) papers, and one final paper that is a little longer. No tests or exams which makes the class pretty simple, just show up and participate in his lectures. He makes them fun and he's pretty hilarious so he tries to keep the topic engaging.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PHL2600
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

You will laugh and learn something new every class!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Apr 23, 2018
Would take again

Took his online PHI 2010. He has 1 page weekly assignments that he will accept if late. Final paper is a 3 pages. Quizzes have unlimited number of attempts too. Easy A, highly recommend taking this class.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

This professor is great. EASY A!!!!!! Yes there are alot of papers, the whole course is just papers on the subject for the week, but they are one page papers, and as long as you turn in the assignment and do it accurately, you will get an A. He also allows for you to turn in the work late. I took this course online and I got an A!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A+
May 12, 2018
Would take again

This is the best professor I have ever had. He is hilarious in a very sarcastic way and he makes things so easy to understand by putting things into real life perspective. For the first half of the semester we just had a quiz every week and then a mid term exam and then after that it was just going to class and had a 3-5 paper due for the final.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
May 16, 2018
Would take again

One of the best professors I've ever had. The way he articulates his thoughts is inspirational, loved lectures and the one page papers were actually fun to write. Smoke a bowl before his class and you will be mesmerized.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
PHI2010
Jul 14, 2018
Would take again

Professor Dutkofski is an amazing teacher all around! His lectures are extremely interactive and funny. He cracks jokes throughout the entire class time. Typically, he keeps us the whole class time but I dont mind. He doesnt offer extra credit but if youre close to an A, B, C hell go back and throw you a few points if you were a good student!

Tough Grader
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PHI2010
Jul 14, 2018
Would take again

Hands down one of the BEST professors I ever had. The class is based on lectures, but because of how funny and entertaining he is with making jokes throughout class time flys. Coming to class is a must if you dont you wont be able to understand the homework. No text book is required. And I repeat HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Tough Grader
4.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2018
Would take again

Easy work online. Obviously - it's Philosophy, so you will have to write, but nothing to the extreme. Pretty great experience! Easy A.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2018
Would take again

Great class, hilarious professor. Pay attention and you will pass.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

By far my most favorite professor! super funny and keeps the class entertained and wanting to know more. wish I could take him for all my classes! midterm, final, and a final paper. few quizzes but not hard as long as you pay attention.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHI2010
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

He was so far the best professor I have ever had. Basically this class consists of strictly lectures (detailed and hilarious). There are ten one page papers throughout the course and one final at the end. The one page papers are double spaced and your own opinion, so they're super easy. He makes it feel like you're watching a live comedy special.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
REL2300
Grade: A+
Jan 15, 2019
Would take again

Best professor ever. His class is based on lectures and quiz. Just study and youll do fine.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
REL2300
Feb 21, 2019
Would take again

Hilarious professor. Lectures from the powerpoints available on canvas but adds more detail in class. Grade is based on quizzes, midterm/final exams and final essay. No extra credit opportunities. No pop quizzes so you know exactly when and what to study. Attendance is mandatory based on school policy, not professor.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

BEST PROFFESSOR IN THE UNIVERSE. This guys knows what he is talking about, therefore explaining the lesson to us comes naturally and is more like a conversation (extremely comical too) than a lesson at all. He will change your life and your college experience for the absolute best. Shoot, Id take his class again just for the fun of it.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

One of the greatest professors Ive had

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

HE IS BY FAR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVVVVVER HAD. No joke though he's caring, HILARIOUS, and makes this class so damn interesting.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2019
Would take again

No textbook was needed to purchase but the syllabus is to be taken seriously it is the ultimate guide. The professor is very dry with simple questions via email (my only complaint) but all you need to do is log in, read for a fragment of your time, write a one-page paper after you comprehend what you learned and participate (syllabus) that's it : )

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Jul 9, 2019
Would take again

Turn everything in and it's an easy A. Never got any feedback on any papers so grades felt a little arbitrary. Probably because this was a 6 week flex course. Easy bi-weekly readings and essay prompts. 10 one page double spaced papers (300 words), Maybe a repeatable quiz and an easy 4 page final on a topic important to you.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Jul 26, 2019
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had. This class is incredibly thought-provoking in an entertaining manner. There are 10 1 page double spaced papers (1 per week) but info for the prompts are discussed in class. There is no textbook so attendance is needed if you want to understand the prompts. The final is a 3-5 page double spaced paper. Go register!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
So many papers
4.0
2.0
PHI2010
Jul 29, 2019
Would take again

Class is fairly easy, just listen to the lecture and then respond to a question in one page (or less).

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
1.0
PHI2010
Oct 9, 2019
Would take again

His lectures are quite intriguing and had me questioning everything once I left the class. The professor is very funny and laid back. There were weekly one-page papers that were easy and based on your own opinion.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2019
Would take again

I have taken quite a fair amount of college courses and had fabulous teachers where I enjoyed every moment of class. But Mr. Dutkofski was different. This man left me in tears on the last day of class. His lectures and level of consciousness was so awe-inspiring that if I skipped class, I felt I was missing out on once in a lifetime opportunities.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

GREAT! I barely had to communicate with him because everything was laid out and well described. I really enjoyed his lectures, they were online but he added a voice-over which I found nice that he didn't just give us notes to teach ourselves but was very helpful in our understanding. I even learned a lot more than I had thought about the subject!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
So many papers
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Dec 18, 2019
Would take again

(online) 10 one page papers, 1 final paper that must be 3 pages in MLA format, 8 quizzes that have unlimited attempts and no due dates. I had one issue, sent him email, he responded the same day & fixed the problem quickly. if every professor operated their class the way he did students wouldn't stress so much. 100% recommended, passed with an A.

So many papers
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

I had Professor Dan for Ethics and critical thinking (face to face) and I loved every second of it. He makes you laugh, makes you overthink but he makes sure you understand the material. I'm taking him again this semester online for PHI 2010 online and I can't wait.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Dutkofski is a very caring and HILARIOUS professor. Although it was an online class his humor showed. We had 10 papers for the 6 week summer term and they really challenged the mind and made you question things. I highly recommend taking his class. I honestly wish it was an in person class because it would've been a pleasure. Please take him.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2020
Would take again

The online class is well laid out and easy to follow. He has several slides for each chapter to read. This has everything you need to know. Choose a few examples from the slides and write a one page paper explaining the concept and your viewpoint. It only requires you to understand and explain. Then there is only one more paper for the final.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
PHL2010
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 16, 2020
Would take again

Professor Dan Dutkofski Is great. Highly recommend him. Fair, and super responsive. Grades are entered quickly after submission. The ONLY critique is that he does not provide feedback on your papers often leaving you wondering why you got the score you got. They were all some variation of an A. With putting in the work, an A is reasonably attained.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
1.0
REL2300
Grade: A+
Jul 1, 2020
Would take again

A powerpoint every single day. Lots of note taking, unless you just want to use the PDF or PP version on canvas. In hindsight the information is interesting but I was normally bored the whole time. He's a good teacher and it's a pretty easy A if you do well on quizzes and the final paper.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

1 page papers every week (10 total). Paper as final (3-5 pages). DOESN'T BELIEVE IN GIVING 100S. Highest grade you can receive on a paper is a 94. Gives zero feedback. There are quizzes for participation each week on the content. You'll have to research a bit in the class, the powerpoints aren't enough for these papers.

So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2020
Would take again

This guy is great at setting up his online class. No textbook needed, editable files to send back to him instead of printing and scanning, etc for minimum financial impact or having to go out of your way. The material is theory-heavy, but that's just what the subject is and I got an A without too much trouble.

Respected
2.0
3.0
PHI2010
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you are planning to take this professor because of the good rating, please don't. There are 10 papers in total where you will need to write one page and when graded, you will barely pass with a 90%. Professor believes that this works for improvement yet, he does not tell us where we need to improve? His PowerPoints are terrible. DON'T take him!

Get ready to read
So many papers
3.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2020
Would take again

This class was okay. There are 10 papers. 1 paper per week (just one page about 350 words) nothing else to do. this means it is easy, but he does not give feedback at all. Also, he believes that no one deserves a 100% so the highest you can get is a 95%. He takes missing work. Easy class if you do the papers! powerpoints were bad but videos helpful

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2020
Would take again

The class was okay and easy. There is a 1-page paper due almost every week. He mostly posts power points and links to a couple of helpful videos. The topics were interesting to me personally since I enjoy philosophy, yet he doesn't give any feedback and the highest grade you can get is 95. I just wish I had a face-to-face class instead of online.

Get ready to read
4.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Graded by 10 1 page papers, participation (taking the quizzes), and 1 final paper. There were 3 weeks scattered throughout the semester where I didn't have anything due; he understands that students have lives outside class. My only complaint is that he doesn't give feedback for the papers. I usually got As on the papers so it wasn't a big deal.

So many papers
5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2020
Would take again

Class is straightforward--5 quizzes, 5 worksheets, midterm, 2 short answers, and a final paper. No textbook was required. I do wish he gave feedback on why he took points off on worksheets.

Participation matters
5.0
1.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2021
Would take again

The class was easy and there were not many assignments to do. I don't see any reason why anyone would fail this class unless they simply don't do the work, which is easy and not time consuming at all. Honestly the class could be finished in 3 to 4 weeks, but he doesn't open all the assignments and I assume that's the reason why.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The work is minimal and straight forward however that can be a positive or a negative, a low scored worksheet or quiz can make it extremely hard to recover. You will not need a text book, professor does a great job responding back and more importantly he is flexible with deadlines. Do your work, take careful notes and its an easy A

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2021
Would take again

Honestly the best college professor I ever had without hesitation. His lectures were great and his personality combined with the material he was teaching really made going to his classes something to look forward to and made the material interesting.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PHI2600
Grade: B+
Nov 30, 2021
Would take again

Professor Dan is great professor for Ethics and critical thinking. He cares about you great lectures.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
PHI2010
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr Dan Dutkofski is a good professor but keep in mind that the class is virtual and he will not help you to get extra point if u need them even if you are less that 1/2 point away from a letter grade. Other than that it was a decent class

Accessible outside class
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

This professor is pretty chill and the class is really really easy. It is quite literally hard to not pass this class. The classwork consists of just writing 1-page papers (1 per week) that take like 15-20 min just to complete and a singular 10 question quiz. But this professor does not believe in 100s (only giving like 95s at most) which is cringe

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2022
Would take again

One of the best professors Ive had! Lectures were great & has a good personality. Powerpoints for the religions were uploaded to canvas. Easy quizzes about each religion before moving on to the next. Had a midterm & a final paper at the end. No textbook required.

Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2022
Would take again

It is my second semester, and this is the best professor I have encountered so far. His personality is very unique and hilarious. you can tell he likes his job

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
WORLDRELIGION
Grade: B+
Jul 2, 2022
Would take again

Amazing Teacher. Class was very interesting and fun to be in. Would 1000% recommend him.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ETHICSONLINE
Grade: A-
Jul 7, 2022
Would take again

I believe that the professor is knowledgeable and competent at building an online course. They emphasize learning and application over memorization which helps me to better see how this course is applicable to real-life issues. It is also very simple to navigate the canvas course and see exactly what assignments that I need to submit.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
PHI2600
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2022
Would take again

Great Professor! I still haven't finished this class but as for right now you get 1 quiz per week and SOMETIES a worksheet. He gives you the lectures recorded and multiple ways to learn the course. I would totally recommend if you are a dual enrollment student or someone with a lot of responsibilities because he barely gives any hw.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2022
Would take again

My favorite professior, his class is hilarous, homework is easy, and gives good feedback. Only homework you have to do is write one, one page paper a week. Warning it's very easy to procrastinate and fall behind.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
So many papers
5.0
1.0
ETHICS
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2022
Would take again

Wow, what an amazing professor!

5.0
1.0
ETHICS
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2022
Would take again

I have never rated a professor before but Professor Dan was amazing!! His lectures were so interesting and I found his humor to be hilarious. The class is very easy and I recommend attending all the lectures. He really cares about his students and has a passion for learning. All of his quizzes are true and false, and he barely assigns homework.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2023
Would take again

this professor is chill, he only gives one page papers and a 10 question quiz each week, sometimes, he'll skip a week so we don't have anything to do until the following week. although it's chill, this class seriously requires deep thinking in order to get an A on the one page papers. he even said he doubts anyone would ever get a 100 on our paper.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2023
Would take again

Online during summer. 10 one-page papers. Quizzes worth 0 points (only detrimental if not taken). Final 3-to-5-page paper. You cannot score 100/100 on any paper, but you should still pass with an A if you're scoring 90/100 consistently. Probably some philosophy thing about perfection. I'd recommend face-to-face if ever offered.

So many papers
5.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2023
Would take again

Although Professor Dutkofski was an easy grader, the grades he gave seemed to be random, with little to no feedback given on each assignment. In terms of coursework, there was a PowerPoint, a short weekly quiz, a 1-page paper due every Sunday, and a final paper. The papers were usually very interesting and engaging. I would highly recommend!

Participation matters
Respected
5.0
2.0
ETHICS
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

I appreciated his lectures on each theory. I feel that most of his lectures kept the class engaged. True & false quiz every other week w/ 5 questions, 1 bonus question. Weekly assignment is worksheet on each theory, easy if you take notes. 1 midterm, true and false questions & short answers, & 1 final paper. I would take a class with him again

Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2024
Would take again

Before you even start the class, jump to the final and find out what you are most interested in and take notes for it, (its just a longer essay). The final is worth 15% of the grade, He will fail you in the class if you do not do it. Quizzes you have unlimited attempts on and a weekly essay. Super easy and just 1 page. Easiest class, take him!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Dutkofski is the best teacher I have had all semester. His lectures are engaging, and he covers every topic thoroughly, he is not a harsh grader at all. Ten one-page bi-weekly papers and one final paper. I would 100% recommend his class, you will not regret it.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Dutkofski's class is chill, with easy one-page papers and quizzes. Though he won't give perfect scores, unstuck AI can be a helpful tool for study prep alongside the free textbook. Overall, a solid class worth taking.

5.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

Great Professor! The class is mainly showing up and listening to lectures, he makes it very interesting and funny. You are only allowed 3 absences a semester before it starts to affect your grade, he only gave us 10 assignments, which were all easy one page papers.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Dutkofski is funny and passionate. I had fun in every class, laughed a lot; his lectures are very engaging. I have enjoyed this course with him so much, I signed up for his Ethics class for the current semester. Hands down my fave professor. Had to right 10 one page essays + a final 3 to 5 pages paper, very easy to achieve.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PHL2600
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2025
Would take again

This might give me away, but I have a list of 150 unhinged things this man said in our class that I recorded over the course of the semester. This was by far the most entertaining class I have ever taken. Not only was the material interesting and the class conversations engaging, but the classroom environment was always open and safe. 100/10

Participation matters
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2025
Would take again

One paper due each week but very easy. He will never give you a 100 in anything but you can still pass the class with a good A. In my semester, it was 10 one pagers in total with a final of 3-5 pages of your topic of interest to is very easy too. I would take him again without a doubt.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Great Professor! The first half of the class is going over individual ethical theories, and each week, you have a quiz on the corresponding theory. There is a midterm exam. The second half of the course is dedicated to applying the theories to controversial moral dilemmas. No quizzes in the second half. There is no Final test, just a Final paper.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
ETHICS
Grade: A
May 13, 2025
Would take again

he was my goat straight up. everything was so easy and the lectures were actually entertaining with a lot of class engagement.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PHI2010
Grade: A-
Nov 4, 2025
Would take again

I was nervous to take his class at first, but he's a great professor. Grades come from 10 one-page papers and a 2–5 page final. It's easy to pass if you attend lectures. He doesn't give 100s, but even my worst paper got a 92.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
WORLDRELIGION
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2025
Would take again

He is super entertaining and fun, the grades are quite easy. The assignments are mostly true or false questions after we are done covering a certain religion with a final paper.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
WORLDRELIGION
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2025
Would take again

My literal goatttttttttt! This teacher is so amazing and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM! His lectures are entertaining and the grading criteria is pretty straight up!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PHI2010
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

He's amazing, straight up THE goat. Only one one-page paper per week. He won't give you a 100 because "you're right in everything you wrote, but you could be even more right," so I always got a 95. I always looked forward to his lectures, and if I could take more classes with him, I would in a heartbeat. You won't regret having him as a professor.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
WORLDRELIGION
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2025
Would take again

pretty good, i got an A. after every religion, there's a quiz, but they're with 5 T or F questions, but they're heavily graded. a final paper at the end about a religious service you have to attend and a mid term and final. overall, easy material, just heavily graded bc of the few assignments.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
WORLDRELIGION
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2025
Would take again

Professor Dutkofski is absolutely hilarious! He is extremely understanding. The quizzes and tests are extremely easy as long as you pay attention to the lectures. I wish I could take this class again, it was extremely informative and fun!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
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