Mixed feelings on this guy... He is very eccentric..but he is a philosophy prof after all. If you go to class you should do okay...i got a b+ (he never gave the quizzes he kept threatening, either)

This is a difficult class. Howard Snyder makes it easier because he is a good teacher. When 50% of a class gets A's on an exam it is saying something about the teacher. Howard-Snyder may come across as a jerk, but go see him in his office hours and your opinion will change

This is a very challenging class, but Howard-Snyder is frequently available extra help. The only times I have struggled are when I have fallen behind in the reading or missed class. READ THE BOOK, GO TO CLASS, AND DO THE HOMEWORK WHEN IT IS ASSIGNED. Trust me.

Prof. Howard-Snyder's 102 logic class is difficult, but do the readings, go to class and do the homework on time and you will do well. Prof. H.S. always made himself available for outside help and gave the class many other resources. He was a pretty entertaining lecturer as well.

if you do the reading, the lectures will be clear. if you don't, they won't. he stutters and hesitates when he talks, but that doesn't make him unclear. he's a professor, not an entertainer!

I did very well in this class because I figured it out myself from the book. He is intimidating and rude to students who ask questions. As a person, I find him pompous, but he is a pretty easy grader. Let it be known: the practice midterms ARE the exams. EXACTLY. Memorize them!

he's not nearly as bad as a lot of people think he is. then again, i haven't had him for logic. if you have him for philo of religion he's pretty interesting. i'd take his class again. easy tests and easy grader :). if i remember right, he has extra credit opps as well.

He's not the best teacher, but if you do the homework, you will do well in the class. My grade was well over 100%. You really have to practice the material (so do the homework).

This class is ridiculously easy for anyone with a basic concept of mathematics or logic. The web-based homework allowed me to skip about a quarter of the classes, and I still got an A.

i didn't think he was the greatest prof but the class was pretty easy... just get high and all theroems and stuff make perfict sence.. you can really see the patterns.. i went to my final high and got an A in the class

Pretty easy class if you just do the homework and memorize the theories. I had no problems with him. He's a little...off...but nice enough. Luckily I didn't need much help from him so I don't really know how great he is at explaining things.

First of all, you'll do well in his classes if you attend and listen. There isn't much work involved with these classes. Howard-Snyder articulates his subject well and you can tell he loves what he does. He's also great if you enjoy ridiculous jokes.

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I started off hating this class, but actually ended up enjoying it quite a bit. He overly explains things quite often, but it helps to make sure you really understand the topics. Make sure you go to the class, even though it can be boring, or you'll be very lost.

This prof is really helpful if you go to class. He may occasionally make fun of someone for asking a stupid question but overall he really loves his subject and is a really good prof if you take the time to get to know him.

Very knowledgable and helpful, made things easier to understand than the book did and made plenty of time to answer questions and do a lot of examples. Best advice is to go to class and ask any question you may have. also the homework is all online and you can do it as many times as it takes to get it right. the extra proofs are really helpful, too

Great course. I just took for credits but found philosophy very interesting. Great course if you're math/science person. He is clear and lectures are organized.

This class is challenging, but if you study and do the homework problems, you'll get an A. Plus, there are tons of opportunities for extra credit. He's not a bad professor, but sometimes he'll get stuck on a tangent. I'd recommend this class to anyone who doesn't get scared of challenging their mind.

For 102 profs, he is by far the easiest grader. He offers immense amounts of help and resources. Also, he is eager to see student success which is encouraging. You still learn what the other 102 classes learn, but you end up with a sure A if you follow his advice.

This class is pretty much as easy as it gets... If you do the homework, and do the practice exams with understanding, it is an easy class, it was always clear what he wanted you to know for the Tests... DO NOT fall behind , if you do it is hard to catch up.

This is the second course I've taken from him, and I'm pleased. This class is a little more challenging than Phil 102, but Howard-Snyder does a good job. Do the study guides before each exam to do well. He has pop quizzes to check for attendence and reading, so make sure to show up and stay on top of things.

Boring, boring, boring. Got a D on the mid-term, but 100% on homework helped towards a B.

Wow, I can't believe other people had a negative experience from this guy. He was really nice to me, and he gave tons of opportunities for extra credit and study help. I just took the class for a GUR, and I ended up kind of liking the material. If you keep up on the homework, you'll do great, simple as that.

Really arrogant, doesn't care much about students, socially awkward in class, makes situations uncomfortable for everyone. Basically a class in memorization, because he makes you memorize seven boring essays for each test. If you are looking three easy humanities credits DO NOT take this class. Way too much work for a 100 level class.

I had mixed reviews of DHS. He happily invested money in having Help with Logic sessions for his students, which is wonderful in my book, but his class was very confusing for me. He ran through material quickly, but then gave a lot of extra credit to those who actually took the time to do it. Not at ALL an easy A, but it wasn't horrible.

Don't let a lot of these reviews scare you. I took this class to fill my QSR GUR and ended up loving it. Just go to class and do your homework and you will be okay. If you really need extra help he is really flexible with office hours! Great class take it even if you aren't great at math. I'm considering majoring in philo because of this class!

This class was super easy. As long as you go to class and do the homework, you will do fine on the tests. He works his tests so that you only need to get a certain amount right to get full credit. I ended up enjoying this class, which I had no intention of doing!

Good introduction to the world of logic truth tables. Whether that means you learn it well or it flies over your head seems very unpredictable. I personally don't think this has much to do with the teacher. He seems to explain everything inside out with examples. Maybe actually do the homework?

Prof Howard-Snyder is eccentric when teaching. Class attendance is optional. Do the homework with the textbook and go to lecture before tests. I think I failed the final yet still managed an A. So again, DO YOUR HOMEWORK. It's probably what saved my grade. You will do well if you think logically, otherwise take another course cause you will fail.

he was a great teacher, best philosophy teacher to take at wwu.

This class required minimal studying/hmwrk, But, he made us do all the hmwrk on this website that was a pain in the ass. The class is simply memorizing truth tables and logic rules. As long as you try on tests, you will be given points, and its hard Not to get an A if you do the homework most of the time. class can be a snoozer, but you should go.

Great professor, extremely helpful. Very funny - keeps class fun and entertaining. Works hard to teach material.

Very easy class, so long as you do the homework. His actual exams are nearly identical to the practice ones, so if you can do those you'll be fine. He also gives extra credit assignments and extra credit problems on the exam (I got an 111% on the midterm). Cool professor, he kept the class entertained by quizzing us on music.

super nice guy, and pretty funny:)

Had D H-S for 113 and 102 (same quarter too!) He can confuse himself at times, but he always works to correct himself. A lot of people dont like him, but overall I really enjoyed both classes. He is passionate about his field and really understands what he is teacher.

D. H-S probably isn't the best teacher, however he is a good one. If you go to class every day (not hard, it's only 3h/week) you should be able to understand the material. I was able to get 117% on the midterm, and an A overall by attending class- and it took awhile for me to understand the material.

I had trouble with the material but I made a point of utilizing his office hours as often as I could and he was very helpful. If you are earnest and show him you want to learn, he'll help you out. Go to his office hours! He helped me a lot!

Somebody told me that if you are going to take a real philosophy class with him, he's opinionated as hell when grading. but this is logic! I found his terrible humor endearing, and he was very helpful if you had questions.

Good teacher but moves quickly through lessons. If you don't show up to class and pay attention you WILL be confused. Gives lots of extra credit. Odd sense of humor - kind of entertaining. LOTS of online homework. Not a slacker class, but really good if you actually want to learn Logic.

His class is for students who know how to work. Freshman assume it's going to be an easy QSR credit & are disappointed when they're not given an easy A. He has a very limited amount of time to teach a difficult subject. He has to move fast. Plus he offers a TON of extra credit! He's cool. Just show up to class, study & do the work & you'll be fine.

Not a hard class whatsoever. The idea of logic is just foreign at first so attending class should be prioritized at the beginning of the quarter. There are practice midterms, he does a practice final, there is enough extra credit to make up 15% + of your grade, and all homework is online. He is really approachable outside of class also!

I would highly recommend this course particularly with Professor Dan. He teaches with genuine passion for the course.

The professor wrote the text for this class, as far as I'm concerned the text is all you need. Went to class 4 times (including midterm and final), anything that was hard he had answers for, during office hours. First Logic course I've taken, worth going out of your way to get this Prof.

As with any intro class, Philosophy 102 was fairly easy with very little homework. Logic is one of those things where you either get it or you don't, so it was hard for some people in the class, but if you're mathematically-minded, you won't have any problem whatsoever with that course. Mr. Howard-Snyder taught it pretty well.

He is super funny! I really enjoyed his class and the content is really easy if you just go to class, pay attention, and do the exercises. He gives extra credit too, and always answers questions really well. He truly wants you to do well and understand the material.

Logic can be difficult to understand at first but if you really try to go to class every day and do all the homework, it'll click! Also, he's nice about clarifying his concepts in class and during his office hours. His TA is also a great help too! Also, READ THE CHAPTERS BEFORE CLASS.

I had him for Logic 102 and 202. If you understand logic, he's great. He truly cares and wants you to understand. If you don't inherently get logic, then this probably isn't the professor for you. But, again, he's great if you have a good handle on the subject.

This was one of the hardest classes I've taken. He is a great teacher who is clearly passionate about the subject, however, the content itself was difficult for me. I recommend taking this class in a quarter when you are taking easier classes as it will require quite a bit of your time outside of class.

It's easy to get an A in this class if you actually do the work. You don't need to go to class, but you do need to do the exercises. Dan offers a lot of extra credit and gives very clear examples, and as a student who hates how much kids slack off in GURs I like that he has zero patience for incompetence, it's incredibly entertaining. Go Dan!

Dan is a good guy and a good professor. He's blunt and sarcastic, but he'll help you out. Most students fail logic, and he gets a bad rep for that. But honestly, it's an easy class if you actually study and do the assignments. Easiest A I've ever gotten.

Hilarious dude, fun class and honestly I was surprised by how many people hate it. its an easy class if you put in the effort.

A lot of people don't do well in that class so Snyder gets a bad rep, but you really just have to pay attention and do the readings and homework. it's not that hard of a class, and I think he's pretty helpful.

This was a like a math class in a way. If you show up to class everyday, do the assignments, and practice, you will have an easy A.

Many people would benefit from taking this course. It has aided me in becoming more articulate with my arguments and speaking skills. No matter what you're majoring in, this class will be beneficial.

Dan "The Man" Howard-Snyder is an excellent professor, but also kind of a jerk. He loves what he does, is the pro of all pro's in his field and he will help you if you need it (Or you can go to one of the study sessions offered for 102, at least). He can be condescending and rude in class, but this is only a minor problem. Loved the class.

I was overwhelmed by the work load, but its manageable if you don't procrastinate. Dan himself is pretty nice and encourages students to seek help if needed at office hours and study group. I was scared to take his class based off reviews but I did all my homework, attended most of the study groups, and went to every class and ended up with an A.

Great prof. He gives you every opportunity to practice the material in class with him and succeed. I pretty much only went on test days and still got an A (he wrote the book very well), so it's not too hard like some reviews claim. There's lots of homework, but you work on it in class with him and it really prepares you for the tests well.

Loved this class. The professor is a super nice guy with a ton of passion for what he does. Do all the homework and you will be fine. Yes, the professor can be a little intimidating, but just try not to let that affect you and approach him anyway. Overall great class.

There was an unexpected amount of homework. like tons of homework. studying isn't really necessary because there's SO much homework. I recommend not procrastinating on the homework or reading because it's pretty difficult to pick up if you have to learn multiple things at once. The best thing about this class is all the extra credit. theres so much

If you take your classes seriously, then you'll be just fine. There is simply no room to slack off in his classes though, so just know that going in. He does get VERY animated during lectures and will call people out for not paying attention or other shenanigans. He's a great teacher overall and is clearly passionate about the material...

Whoever said that "drop the class" suggestion was inappropriate--NO ONE should ever expect to pass if they don't bother showing up for the exams and not turn in any assignments THUS THEY SHOULD DROP THE CLASS. There just isn't any excuse to not show up for a whole month. Just show up, do the assignments, and you'll pass. That's all there is to it.

There is a lot of work for this class which can be daunting but i found that the exercise sets were very helpful for understanding of the material. After doing 40 esets, the esets become extra credit. Attending class means he will either go over the new material or go over the assigned e-sets. He is super positive and passionate about the subject.

This is a type of class where you either get it or you don't, and that is what's gonna make or break this class for you, but give a chance. If you do better on the 2nd exam, he'll replace your 1st score w/ your 2d one so that's nice. Not everyone likes him but I think he's funny. I did well so I'm biased. Lots of extra cred, take advantage of that!

Dan was entertaining and clearly passionate about the topic of Logic. He did well to drill the material into students' heads. If Philosophy 102 counts as a math class, then this is probably one of the best math classes I have ever taken. Everything is a puzzle and always fun to hear him go off on a tangent about the material. Would recommend.

This class was enjoyable to take, however it is not for those who procrastinate. If you tend to do this, I wouldn't recommend taking this class since there is a lot of work assigned (it's manageable, but still a lot). But aside from that, Dan was fun to have as a professor, and he also uses problems from the homework to explain concepts.

Dan was very intimidating and not the easiest to talk to, however, he was funny and a great teacher. He goes over the material in such an organized, clear way that it makes it seem simple. There is a lot of homework, but it helps a lot with the exams. There is a lot of extra credit offered. The class was challenging and engaging.

Dan is passionate and sassy and expects a lot from his students. He's like spicy food- some people love it and some people hate it. Logic 202 was set up for the first time this quarter as a "backwards classroom" where we study the chapter on our own and are quizzed on it in class. I loved it. Felt treated like an adult who can think for herself.

Dan is a great prof but he gets a bad rep. If you don't go to class or do the homework, then don't be mad when you get a bad grade. I think he's so funny and gives lots of examples and answers in class so I highly suggest going. If you can't take a joke or sarcasm then don't take a class from him.

I took this class as an elective along with other courses that I needed to take. At first i really regretted taking this class because i was confused by all the material but as time went one i started catching on the material and things got easier. Dan also offers extra credit which is always nice.

Dan is the man. When I had him for 410 it was the 4th time that I had taken a course with him, and every time I've really enjoyed it. The course is hard, and a lot of work is to be expected, but the discussion based style for the class makes understanding and analyzing the course material much more doable. All in all a solid experience

Dr. Howard-Snyder can seem harsh at first, but he really cares about students. Dont be afraid of office hours and asking for extra help. I started out in a bad place and he spent countless hours helping me succeed. Funny, witty, and a bit dry: Try not to fall behind on homework. Learn the reason behind the rules and youll do great!

Okay so Professor Daniel Howard-Snyder has a pretty low rating, and I was nervous as I had to take him for my major (intermediate logic). He's not a bad teacher. The problem is he teaches logic, which is a very challenging course, even if you like it. This class would be hard no matter who taught it. I had no real issues with him specifically.

Logic 202 is a notoriously difficult class. For me, this class was basically an uphill battle the entire time. However, Dan is very accessible outside of class and his office hours were an absolute necessity for me. If you take advantage of your resources and put in the effort, you will do great!

Professor Howard-Snyder gets a bad representation on this website. Yes, he does seemingly rush through lectures, but he definitely will help to answer your question if you keep your hand up long enough. People forget that professors are also human, and Daniel is a good human. Take your own education into your own hands & I promise you will be fine.

DHS is a really great human. Sometimes his teaching style does fit with some students, but there are ample opportunities to get extra help. sure theres a lot of work, but its not too difficult and the extra practice helps a ton. You do like half of the homework in class together and reading quiz answers are in the textbook.

I have taken PHIL 113 and 331. He is very passionate about the subject/the reading material. Classes have a socratic seminar-ish structure, with lectures and discussions. However, you will read and write a TON for 331. Throughout the entire quarter, I wrote 8-10 pages per week for this class. Classes are an easy A if you like to write essays.