Great professor and is HILARIOUS. comes off scary at first, and says the class will be really hard, but you'll soon enjoy the class, and when you put in a decent amount of time reading the assignments, you'll do fine. highly recommend.

Professor Byrnes is my favorite professor, hands down. He is so incredibly funny and explains things so well. He is also so helpful during office hours and is a very unique guy. Love his personality and enjoyed the class, even though it was a pretty difficult one. Take philosophy with him if you have to!

Amazing professor. He doesn't give A's without work, but is clear in what he wants and will do his best to answer all questions. Very interesting class. I highly recommend taking.

easily my favorite professor, really funny guy. Scares you on the first day by saying it's a really hard class but if just interact in class and listen to the spelled out instructions that he gives you all the papers and tests you have become basically opinionated with no wrong answer as long as you formulate them the way he tells you to.

I loved this professor. He was hilarious and seemed to thoroughly enjoyed teaching. There are readings but the quizzes for them are super easy and there is one pretty long paper but overall easy and enjoyable!

So sarcastic, but not harsh. I would recommend him if you have to take ethics

He is a funny guy, who keeps your attention in class. His exams are essay based, but the paper is the main grade. He doesn’t take attendance, but the classes aren’t boring anyway.

The BEST teacher I have had thus far at GVSU. Keeps you awake in his lectures and allows students to talk and debate with him but he is never degrading to your opinion. He makes you think and you have to show up to class and know your stuff for the tests but it's doable. And most the readings are online. SUPER funny and nice! HIGHLY recommended!!!

I had him for Ethics. Not Easy, but not boring.

Prof. Byrnes is very helpful if you ask for clarification and is hilarious with the discussions. The only thing is that the readings can be difficult so you have to read a lot to understand and pass the reading quizzes. Overall, I had a good experience in this course.

He's a funny guy that turns what I would consider a normally boring lesson into an interesting one. He clearly has a passion for the course and enjoys teaching. I would recommend taking him because he will definitely open your eyes on a couple different issues in the world today and I enjoyed the class.

Professor Byrnes is one of my favorite profs so far at GVSU. I took his ethics class and I didn't think I would enjoy it at all but he makes it super interesting. He is a hilarious guy, very sarcastic but he's just joking around. I took the SWS section and all we have to do is one paper and 2 written exams. Definitely worth taking.

He is super funny and nice, there a two tests, mid term and final, but they are essays and he gives the topics before hand so you can prepare. He gives five reading quizzes which are not bad at all. He is great"1 I'd take anther class with him for sure!

By far my favorite professor at grand valley, he wants students to ask for help and wants to help the students. He is very funny and makes lectures fun.

Great prof. Loved the human nature class. It really made you think about things you know in a completely new way. Lots of discussion and all views are welcomed. I recommend the class.

This class hardly relates to my major or career path & yet I feel this is the most important class I've taken in college. Professor Byrnes does an excellent job of facilitating discussion. He really makes an effort to consider each students input fairly. His sarcasm and subtle anger is hilarious and yet aids in your understanding. Take this class!

I really loved him as a professor. He was sarcastic in a really good way and he honestly cared about his students and wanted everyone to understand. I enjoyed going to his lectures and it made me more interested about the subject. 10/10 would recommend

Probably the best professor I've ever had. Very sarcastic but hilarious. Can teach very well and will always have good input in class.

This class is really hard but I still look forward to it. Prof comes across as tough but he is funny and if you go to his office he can really help you. always wears a tie

This was the best of classes this year. Prof was hilarious. Readings were hard. The whole class was hard but worth it.

great teacher class is still hard

Wellll, you can tell grades came out yesterday: TIME TO POST. Dr. Jeff was a good teacher, but as people say the class was hard, so my friend said her philosophy class seemes easier but less fun

Professor is great. He cares about his students understanding the material and will make sure you can get extra help. Lectures are interesting and he finds ways to make them funny. The readings are difficult. I HIGHLY recommend using Sparknotes.

This class is super hard but the stuff is so deep it keeps your attention. Prof is a good teacher and makes the stuff relevant to today. Tough grader through, can't bs your way through. But he will explain in office hours. Check spark notes in necessary.

Great funny professor overall, however beware the weight that he puts behind his quizzes. I received A's on every test and the paper but missed 3 quizzes and got a B minus in the class as a result. The lectures are engaging and funny, and class participation is usually high. Dont take if you dont want to suddenly become interested in Philosophy

One of the best profs I have ever had. He is really good at giving examples and different points of view and will make sure you understand something before he moves on. Don't be afraid to talk to him after class or ask questions in class even though he is bit sarcastic. I always enjoyed going to his class and HIGHLY reccomend taking this proffesor.

I enjoyed this class so much. I would recommend this class if you need philosophy credit. The readings are hard, but the lectures help a lot. He makes the class relevant to real life, and he wears a tie doing it.

He is a very interesting man. He does have a slight British accent (saying 'zed' instead of 'zee') but he did all of his graduate school and previously taught in Great Britain. He really is a great teacher, if you do the work and come to class, you will be fine.

good class. enjoyed going.

great teacher. writing is not my speciality but he helped me and was always available! The class grade is based on a couple things but if you try hard in those couple things you will be fine. There is a midterm, a paper, a final and a couple random quizzes.

Midterm was hard but I did ok. The prof makes you think but makes it relevant to life.

He was a funny teacher, and kept class pretty interesting. He does grade a little tough sometimes and expects a lot out of you. The exams were a little difficult, you need previous writing skills in my opinion or you will not do great. The class taught me real life applications that I felt helped me personally as a human. Hard but good class.

Professor Byrnes was a great professor who is very passionate about what he teaches. Attendance is not mandatory but he gives pop quizzes so if you aren't there you will lose points. He gives readings every week that are tough but as long as you get the gist you should do fine on the quizzes. He is such a great teacher you will definitely learn.

Pretty funny and keeps things interesting.

The class is difficult, but if you do the work and come to class you will get a good grade. Dr. Byrnes gives AMAZING lectures every class. I loved his class because he kept it very interesting.

I love this man literally so much. He never fails to brighten my day. His class is difficult but I got a lot out of it. He makes sure he gives time for students to ask questions if they are confused and is willing to help you if you are confused. The grade is based on few assignments to make sure that you put lots of effort into each of them.

This is a very challenging class but also a very rewarding one. The content is pretty hard to understand but his lectures are amazing and he allows you to ask a lot of questions. The grade is based on a few assignments and he is a tough grader but he is very accessible if you have any questions.

Prof Byrnes was the best prof I had in my 3 years at GV. Dont get me wrong, the class is hard. But he knows the material and makes it about real life. His class made me think in new wasy.

Absolutely fantastic I would take him again in a heartbeat. His lectures are long but he manages to make it really funny.

He was an overall great professor! He's super nice and makes class really fun. This was a tough class, but as long as your participate in class and do the readings, you should be on the right path to an A!

I loved Prof. Byrnes and really enjoyed this class however, you have to do A LOT of long readings. Attendance does matters because hell do pop quizzes on those readings if he sees a lot of ppl havent shown up. This class is graded on few things which was fine except hes slow at putting grades in & doesnt give you much feedback on assignments.

Wonderful guy. Makes learning things you aren't a fan of pretty enjoyable. Very funny, but can be so dry it's a bit insensitive at times. Only around 10 assignments: easy reading quizzes, 2 essay exams, and one paper. Very hard course, but that's just its nature. The best choice for this class.

Byrnes is good and tries to keep things interesting or a 3 hour lecture. He has a dry sense of humor so he keeps things funny, yet is very passionate about what he teaches. I found the material difficult and the 3 papers (including the exam) were kind of hard but if you ask for him to be more specific, he's always willing to answer questions.

Dr. Byrnes has been my favorite philosophy professor who truly resonated with me. If you take good notes in his class you will do well. He really does care about you, but he wants to challenge you to think. It has been years, but his lectures still help me with my classes and I still often think about his class because of how amazing he was to us

Byrnes genuinely cares about your education, and wants to set you up for success in the class as well as success in your career and life in general. Philosophy can be difficult for some people but he makes sure to make good real world connections to help provoke thought. He also rarely gives his personal opinions to allow students to form their own

I had him as a professor during hybrid classes. He was a really fun person, but the class felt like it took forever and was lecture-based with a few students that talk. Not very many total points for the class, but with that being said, there weren't that many assignments (a couple of papers). Pop quizzes on the readings you have for homework.

Dr. Byrnes is one of my favorite professors. He's super smart and very easy to have a conversation with. If you share a similar sense of humor (sarcastic and dry), then you will absolutely love him. He's a fair grader and tells you exactly how to succeed in his class. He may try to freak you out the first day, but I swear he's just being weird.

Prof. Byrnes was funny and comes off as a jerk but is a really nice guy. He will give 7 reading quizzes throughout the semester so read the reading assignment before every class and he drops the lowest 2 scores. He gives multiple papers that aren't too bad. Lectures can get boring at times. You have to go to class. Great professor overall.

He was my favorite prof of this past semester. He knew the material we learned was hard so he would explain in many ways until we all understood. He was very good at connecting the material to our own lives. I personally thought the class was very interesting and he was very funny during lectures. Definitely recommend the class and professor.

Professor Byrnes is one of my favorite profs at GV. He cares a lot about his students. The class is very discussion-based and participation is pretty much essential to succeed in the class. He grades papers pretty firmly, but fair. He's very candid and tells it like it is, which I really appreciate. The class is a lot of reading but I recommend it.

Dudes the goat. His class can be boring sometimes but I think he knows that and tries to make it funny to make it better. He can be a bit of a tough grader but if you talk to him and get help youll be alright. Beware of pop quizzes, do the readings before class. I really liked him though.

He runs class as hybrid and he doesn't post anything on BB so attending class in person or on zoom is mandatory. His job experience makes the class very interesting. Lots of pop quizzes so read the material he assigns. No quizzes or tests so the majority of your grade will come from the 5 papers he assigns.

Hes a really good professor, you can tell he knows what hes doing. His lectures are very interesting. Attendance is 100% mandatory. There are required readings for almost every class and he gives pop quizzes on the readings so you have to be there. The class is a little hard but if you put in effort you can get an A.

I LOVE BYRNES! He is so intimidating at first, but he had me laughing so hard I had tears rolling down my face at times. The class is hard, but he makes it interesting. He is knowledgeable and open to students' opinions and ideas. He is solid, would highly recommend. But, make sure you are ready to work for your grade. LOTS of reading, papers, etc.

I LOVE Dr. Byrnes. He is so so funny, and his lectures are absolutely incredible. He has given me a new perspective on so many issues. I hope to take him again. This class is a lot of work: writing essays, readings for every class, etc. but it is worth it. He is sarcastic and intimidating at first but genuinely cares and keeps things interesting.

Genuinely one of the best professors I've ever had. The content itself is extremely challenging but he really wants you to succeed and understands that not everyone will make sense of the material right away. He's very sarcastic and does a great job of keeping you engaged during lectures. Take notes on everything, it's so useful for papers/exams.

Byrnes is my favorite professor I've had at GV. His lectures are genuinely interesting and I loved the content of this class. Awesome guy, cares about his students, but get ready to do a lot of writing.

Professor Byrnes is amazing. Very funny guy, makes class very enjoyable. But if you don't do the readings you will fall behind. Theres 7 reading quizzes throughout the whole semester, 2 papers (1000 word minimum). Be ready to read and PARTICIPATE! Ask questions, he will explain anything. Loved the class.

Prof is great, hilarious, cares about his students. He expects you to work and learn and some ppl hate him for this. but Ethics was the best class I have had so far. Just don't be afraid to work.

Professor Byrnes is a genius in philosophy and his lecture are very entertaining. He is a very tough grader. Exams are written five paragraph essays. You also will have a philosophical essay that is difficult. You will learn a lot and I highly recommend taking this class if this is your major, but not if you want an easy A.

Jeffery Byrnes is a professor who's very passionate about what he teaches and he really cares about his students. This is a pretty difficult course for a gened, but if you do the readings and then you'll do fine. Professor Byrnes can come across as rude or arrogant at times, but you have to learn to not take him too seriously and just laugh.

He's a great professor who is hilarious! There are only a few things, so do the work and the readings! He is a fair grader and gets back to you fast. Only complaint is that he doesn't post grades which sucks.

Most inspiring professor I have had . Taught me life skills to take with outside of class. He is tough, I think the real world is tougher. Not much to say just this was a class where I learned the most about myself and my own morals. I also learned new morals and principles.

I cannot express enough how much I enjoyed Dr. Byrnes and this class! He is the best professor I have ever had and I wish I could take him for every course. He is hilarious and really wants his students to do well. He really gets you engaged with the material and provides great feedback. Participation is vital to succeed and learn in this class!

He's such a diva and I loved him!

Jeffrey Byrnes is an amazing person and professor. Although it's very lecture heavy, he always keeps his lectures interesting and fun. He uses great realistic yet funny examples. Your grade depends on the pop quizzes on the readings, and 3 essays. It's a challenging course, but if you're willing to put effort in it won't be too bad.

He is very caring and can come across as rude, but he is just very sarcastic. You will be graded on pop quizzes about the readings and three essays. Honestly, I barely put any effort into the essays and always got above a B on them. He tries his best to get you involved and to understand the material the best he can. One of the best profs I've had

good class, but hard. listen to essay instructions, prof grades on those. really cares, even if he pretends to be mean

Great prof, only wants what's best for you. Attendance isn't taken, but there are random pop quizzes, so it's best to show up. 3 essays (exams) you will have throughout the semester, and try to engage in class as much as you can. He is a very sweet person, just sarcastic, so don't take it to heart. Would easily take him again.

Such an amazing professor! He can come off a bit tough but he's basically a giant teddy bear on the inside. Dry humor and a fun guy who wants you to learn and succeed, he's easily accessible as well. His class is a bit tougher material wise and grading is essentially all quizzes and exams but he's an easier grader and gives exams questions before!

Dr. Byrnes is one of my favorite professors at GV. He is incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to help. Class discussions are exciting and he never makes you feel stupid for asking for clarification. He is hilarious and deeply cares for his students. You have to take Byrnes if available!!

I took Proffesor Byrnes for his philosophy and ethics of health course and it was my favorite class I've taken ! Lectures are awesome and engaging. The class is both interesting and challenging. As long as you pay attention in lecture you will do well but it is not an easy class necessarily but beneficial. Just don't expect a blow off class.