he's pretty funny and his lectures are fairly interesting. more discussion would be good, but he does challenge many of your preconceptions about science.

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Dr. Harker is extremely helpful and will discuss topics at length outside of class time. He is very organized during lecture, and his tests are pretty forward. The only curveballs to watch out for are test questions that ask for specific dates and locations, and therefore seem a little out of place in a philosophy course. Good professor and class.

Dr. Harker's class isn't hard if you expend at least a respectable amount of effort and show up every day. He seems to genuinely care about students' thoughts and opinions, and appeared to be eager to help a student if they needed it. His class was interesting and he was knowledgeable about the subject matter. I enjoyed learning under him.

I was quite pleased with this class. Prof Harker went through the material quickly and efficiently, but didn't mind stopping or slowing down to help clarify points that some students had problems with. The subject matter was interesting and I probably would have come regularly even if attendance hadn't been mandatory.

Overall, I liked this class. I was very interested in the material and think it's important. Dr. Harker is easy enough if you make sure to attend class. Do watch out for detail test questions. Class can be hard to pay attention to because he turns out the lights, even though the material is interesting.

This class was required for my gen ed. and he tought it as if i was majoring in philosophy. Some concepts were over the top and i didnt feel related to a 'gen. ed' auidance. seemed to be genuinly intrested in students learning and opnions though. overall, it was alright considering i hate philosophy

At first, I thought the material was not so interesting. However, Professor Harker made it fun. He was most hilarious when he got side-tracked. For his first semester, he did fantastic. I would recommend his class, but don't think you can ease by. Attendence is mandatory, and if you review the ppts, then you're gold.

I really enjoyed Dr. Harker's class. For those who did not, or didn't do well my only sugestion would be to attend class regurarly. Most professors put attendance policies into effect for a reason!

Overall David is a good teacher. He tries to help students learn I just found it hard to be interested in the class at all.

I enjoyed the class at first, but it gradually got a little boring to me since it is not directly part of my major. Though you are required to buy books, i never used mine. The questions on the tests come only from his powerpoints, and I know books can get expensive, so just skip these. If you attend class and read his powerpoints you will do fine.

At first I thought that the class would be very interesting, but after a while some of the material wasn't. Towards the end of the class when we started talking about global warming and stuff it became pretty interesting. The class was pretty hard and I attended every class. But David was a really fun teacher to have. I'm glad I took the class.

Definitely a cutie and I love his accent. Lectures aren't too bad. Tests are somewhat difficult but all questions do come from his powerpoints which he puts on BB. You really do have to be in class everyday and still study to make a good grade. I only missed two days, studied every time and made a C. Only gives 3 quizzes and a final. But he's great

This was the first time he'd taught the class, but he was usually well-prepared and his lecturing style is funny. I'm sure he'll get better as he becomes more experienced and so I think he'll become a great teacher. He's already very good!!

This was his first time teaching the course but overall, there was much information to be gained. The tests were not easy however, they came directly from the powerpoint slides which he posted on blackboard. Attendance was important to him as well so if you are going to skip a lot of class, don't take his class. Some time it got kinda boring, but o

I thought the professor was wonderful. He was very knowledgable about all the material and explained it clearly and thoroughly. His tests were hard, but managable. Overall, they were fair assessments of the material. Also, Harker's adorable British accent made it hard not to pay attention in class.

Harker's pretty laidback, so the classes are relaxed. I found most of the material quite interesting. I got a good grade for the class, but worked hard to get it.

He put notes on blackboard, went over them in class,went over tests, had a review class for the test- doesn't get much better for a student than that. He is always willing to answer questions. I would recommend him! Oh, and he has a hot accent.

I enjoyed Dr. Harker's teaching method and sense of humor. His attendance policy IS stricter than many (non-English) professors' at ETSU, so, if you'd prefer a class with very lenient attendance policy, you may want to see who else might be teaching the course. I took the class mostly because my major required it, but am glad it was with him.

Dr. Harker was a really good teacher.. he keeps you entertained with his funny comments and pictures on the powerpoints! Great class, awesome teacher, just pay attention and you'll do fine!!

Mr. Harker is a very nice and intelligent guy, but his lectures can be so redundant and boring at times. He is too strict on attendance and our grade stemmed from only three papers and that's it. The papers were extremely hard because Mr. Harker was too hard on the grading. He's fine, just be prepared to attend class and work hard.

Not the best material for east tenn. If you failed this class you might want to head northeast....or worse. Super easy but very cool prof. Would prob be more fun to drink beer with than class time, but whatevers.....

very very pleasant professor. he puts lectures on blackboard, which i find very helpful. his tests are straightforward. pop quizes are barable. he's nice to look at too!

Dr. Harker's lectures were interesting, but sometimes they lagged. I really liked his use of power point graphics. Dr. Harker is also very funny if you get his sense of humor. I enjoyed his class and I hope he gets to teach more different classes.

Was a great teacher. I learned alot. SOme times the tests seemed confusing to me though.

I really liked this professor. Used powerpoints in every lecture, and posted them online for us to print. His study guides were great as well. Class wasn't super hard. Got a bit boring at times though. Sense of humor was neat. I would take him again.

I liked the class and the professor. The tests were fair and I found the lectures interesting. I feel I learned a lot and would definitely recommend the course.

Went into the class thinking I kow some things and ended up discovering how little I really knew. Good class and prof. makes you think. Only negative: He's way too anal when it comes to proper English. Overall very good prof.

He's very interested in his subject and makes very enjoyable slide show presentations. He tries to encourage classroom discussion but the huge auditorium class made this impossible. The main problem with this class is the apathetic students that attend ETSU and the ridiculous student to teacher ratio.

Did a great job at keeping notes interesting with little moving photos (lizards) and cute sound effects. Tries extremly hard to get class discussion, but the huge auditorium hinders this. Very interesting topics, great study guides, easy on the eyes.

Very good teacher. He certainly tries to keep everyone's attention with funny stories or music at the beginning of class. He loves a good debate so speak up! You'll do fine if you study and are capable of thinking and reasoning.

Dr. Harker made an otherwise non exciting 8:15 class bareable. He is an incredibly smart man, and also pretty funny. He gives very lucid and semi interesting lectures. His power points outline everything you need to know for the class, and he gives you helpful hints for the test, i would recommend him to anyone.

He's a really good teacher and funny. Just do the study guides, actually study it, and you'll make A's on all the tests.

Really enjoyed this class, not because the material but because of his teaching. The material may be quite boring at times but his remarks are quite interesting.

his class was a little boring at times. but as long as you did the studyguides and studied them you were fine on test. He talked bout the same stuff alot of the time and knd of jabbered on but all together it was alright. the book is pointless in this class. I did not use it once. COME TO CLASS!!! and you'll be fine.

I took this class and was very glad that I did. Dr. Harker taught me quite a bit about how to look for falsifications in Scientific Data that I have to study in my degree that I will be recieving in May 2010. He was very helpful and he is the kind of teacher that makes a student more curious about his next lecture.

Dr. Harker is a great teacher. The material is often hard to grasp, but he always answers questions. Show up to class and complete the study guides and you will do well. He has a great sense of humor, and possibly the cutest accent ever.

Harker is a great professor. Attendence is mandatory because you are graded on your attendance. His class will sometimes put you to sleep. You will have to search some of the info from his lectures on your own but other than that, he is a great teacher take him.

EH, not a bad teacher. BEWARE if you hate powerpoint. He teaches right off the powerpoints and can be pretty bland at times. He can be funny. there should be more class interaction and it's not at all what you would expect to get out of a philosphy class!

He's awesome. He teaches you how to think. If you don't like him then you probably just didn't like that his points on "controversies" and you're close-minded. Harker has a really cute accent and is easy on the eyes, which can be very distracting. Taking him again for a different class.

Okay, heres the deal: Harker is a nice guy and he means well. His accent will put you to sleep, his lectures are boring, but he does the best he can with the dry material that he is required to teach. His exams are kind of hard because the information is not reinforced by a text book. So just pay attention in class REALLY well, you should be fine.

Was an extremely fun class. He really knows his stuff and the class is never boring. Is extremely funny and explains quickly in the semester that logic is something that comes easy to some people (like me) and hard for others..but always makes sure that everyone is at least keeping up. Offers to do plenty of examples and is ready to help anytime.

I disagree totally with those who said this class is difficult. The study guide IS the exam, people! It doesn't get much easier than that. Yes, he uses power points as a guide, but the discussion is what's important. If you attend & participate, it's the easiest A on campus. This class is required for a reason. Grow up!

Critical thinking and argument analysis are the main points of the course. Lectures/minia ssignments are designed to make you THINK about the material, not just regurgitate it. Tests come directly from the power point slides (which are available on D2L), and study guides are posted well in advance. An A is practically gift wrapped for you.

Sooooooo boring. The tests and assignments are very easy. But, do not take the 3 hour night class. It's miserable.

Dr. Harker is a very thought-provoking professor. He presents/asks many interesting questions and concepts that many students (I've noticed) aren't willing to consider themselves on a personal level. He really knows his philosophy...

Very boring; but he is a good professor, he really makes you think about the material and look at it from different points of view. Test are not too hard if you study.

Makes all assignments very clear and you know everything that is expected of you at the beginning of the course. Mini assignments are very easy points and study guides tell you everything you need to prepare for tests in the testing center. If you actually pay attention to the information it is not hard to make an A.

The class itself was easy and interesting. Though my only real problem was a surprise $50 membership to Top Hat to answer his surveys that I did not realize was required until after the class had started. Also you do not take test during class time. Instead you go to the testing center to take the test. Again though the class itself was great.

This is an easy class so what you make of it is up to you. You can really increase your understanding of the world and logic or you can choose to do the bare minimum.

Dr. Harker seems like a great guy. However, the material in this class is so DRY... I did not enjoy it at all. There were some aspects of it that I did enjoy, but overall it just wasn't for me. Overall, the tests were easy aside from the one about Formal Fallacies(majority of class did not do well on this) and he has mini assignments each week.

The book sucks but you will need it for the quizzes. Get the online version if you can. 1 quiz and assignment per week, not hard at all. Listen in class but taking notes isn't necessary. Exams are from quizzes and study guide. 10 in class assignments that are random. Not a hard class, do work and you will do well.

Dr. Harker is a great professor and you can tell he loves what he does (obviously, since he has written a textbook about it). He is always quick to respond to emails. With that being said, I would not recommend taking Science & the Modern World online, the concepts can be too complex & I wish I would have just taken it on campus.

Dr. Harker is a fantastic teacher. He stays on course and engages with students readily. Always eager to help. Very good teacher, I highly recommend him.

so glad he didn't require attendance, he made the class or tried to make it fun, sadly students were super reserved and stayed silent. I questioned the book a couple times in my writing assignments, don't think he liked that since he wrote it. sounds like the teacher from willie Wonka and the chocolate factory. the guy is awesome, glad I took him.

Took this class online, I was told that it was a difficult class and assumed that the online course would be easier. A chapter a week from the book he wrote, as well as supplemental readings. 1 quiz a week and 4 exams total. Discussion post and response once a week. Quizzes are difficult - exams pull questions from the quizzes and the study guide.

This course was really enjoyable, even though it was an online philosophy class. Since Dr. Harker wrote the textbook, he expects you to be familiar with the content on the discussion boards. He does a great job of responding to posts and posing interesting questions and responses. Overall, four exams, and a quiz and discussion due every week.

Harker is fair. His classes are not an easy A but it is clear what you need to do. If you do the reading, attend class and pay attention you will not only do very well but will also take a lot from it.

My semester with Dr. Harker went very well. If one had questions on the topic, he would always further the conversation to make sure the whole class completely understood. Going to class paid off because he would have surprise in-class assignments. I personally never missed class because of this.

Not hard at all. Read a chapter (20 pgs), do a discussion, a quiz every week and a test every 3 or 4 weeks. He wrote the textbook so be familiar with it. Read the chapter and everything else will come easy. Tests have same questions as quizzes. Pretty easy for a phil class. Only dedicate a couple hours per week and you should be fine

I am not big on philosophy but if you want a good teacher he is the one. He tries his best to provide examples and gives lectures so everyone better understands and he holds questions days before tests. He is overall a great and fun guy. The class is challenging but he is a very helpful and understanding professor.

My most important advice is show up to class as this provides all the information for the material on tests and papers. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you need to go. He gave me feedback on my first paper that allowed me to get an A on my final one. He gives full exact study guides, and you need to do the readings to answer them. A good teacher!

I'd like to give him a better score, as Harker seems like he really cares about his students, but he is PAINFULLY boring (and I love philosophy). I highly recommend reading his book, as it's basically a lesson plan for the whole 2640 course. I wouldn't bother participating in class--if you don't word something exactly how he wants, he chides you.

Participation not required! Lectures are necessary to add context to ppt. Not hard at all to do well, just pay attention in class? lol. All these people complaining seem like HS students, tbh. Prof may pick your brain but never disrespectfully. The grading is based on what the philosophers believed, so of course your own ideas are not relevant LOL

Dr. Harker was amazing. He gives you every possible tool you need to succeed. Assignments and tests are announced far ahead of time and he goes over EXACTLY what you need to know. This is not a class where you can pass by slacking off. The content is difficult. But Dr. Harker is great about helping you succeed. Take lots of notes and STUDY.