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Difficulty80%
Would Retake93
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“Murray is a great teacher, I easily felt that if I needed further explaining that I would receive the info I needed”
PHI1600 - 5.0 rating“Midterm taken at home, no final”
PHI1600 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
80%
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1600
5.0
(1)APLDETHIC
5.0
(1)ETHICS
5.0
(5)PHI1603
5.0
(2)ETHICSAPPLIED
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PHI0012
5.0
9781256825357
4.0
ETHIC101
3.5
PHIL1600
3.0
PHI1603
2.5
Reviews (93)
Wonderful instructor. Shows good movies pertaining to the class. Is fair in his requirements. Very interactive with current events. Attendance a must, you don't want to miss out on the interesting topics he covers!
I liked MR Murray a lot. He was always very fair and always very clear in his requirements. At first he seemed like he was going to be a little dry, but wait a class or two, his history of ethics he relates to today's news and gives great projects to do.
Great instructor. Accomodating to the working persons schedule. Lots of writing. Very fair in grading structure. Vary up-to-date concept in teaching Ethics.
Murray is a great teacher of ethics. He is a really funny guy...kept me chuckling...kept my attention. He gives good examples and is receptive to questions. His class was an enjoyable one!
Good professor but WAY TOO MUCH WORK!I TOOK HIS ONLINE ETHICS.... I CAN'T BELEIEVE THIS WAS ONLY 3 CREDITS(IT WAS LIKE TAKING 9!!)He needs to LIGHTEN up on the WORK load!
Hes a really good guy and is very helpful as a person hope he can stay teaching because he teachs very well about current events
Mr. Murray is an amazing teacher!He's very thorough and clear when he's lecturing. He gives lots of examples that help you understand things better. Don't miss to many classes or you'll fall behiind.
Easiest class ever. Workload isn't too large, two chapters, two weeks. Seems fair to me! A little slow in his email responses, but loved the at your own pace attitude of his class. Just don't fall behind!
Very Fair and makes Ethics just a fun and interesting class. One of my favorite teachers of all time.
Thought I was going to be bored, but I payed attention in class, and did all the work. And I did well on my tests and my assignments. He gives people time to make up assignments too, which my classmates liked.
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Others seemed to be interested. He did have a tendency to babble on though. Easy A.
All-round great teacher. Would highly recommend to anyone. Very interesting and knowledgeable professor.
Murray is by far one of the best instructors I've had. It isn't a difficult class, but the way he teaches it you absorb a lot and really learn - - it's a win win situation! He's funny and nice, and BRILLIANT! He's passionate about what he does which makes the class that much more enjoyable. Definitely take Murray for Ethics.
This is the most boring class I have ever taken, Professor Murray babbles on and on. He jumps around and is repetitive. This was my least favorite teacher and class.
Prof. Murray gives due dates and does not stick to them. There was never a set sched. in the entire course! He does not reply to emails. And turns in grdes early so if you want a good grade get everything done BEFORE the due date or you wont get the grade you worked for!!!
Its not ethinic studies, it was just the only option I had. Professor Murray is a very good teacher and I would recomend him to everyone.
PROF. MURRAY is a very nice guy. he is very helpful and his class is fun. you get to watch a lot of good movies.
Murray is a great teacher who knows his stuff. His class isn't too tough, and doing the work will at least guarantee a "b". Take this man for ethics.
Ethics is a challenge to teach and to learn. Professor Murray uses a variety of methods to get the message across; lectures, current events and videos. Tests can be difficult.
This was my favorite class. He's so easy and you can turn in your assignments whenever and still get a grade. His tone when he talks is funny enough that should be the only reason to take his class. Assignments were so easy. And he's hot too!! HAHA in one of those teacher ways.
Murray is a good teacher. He grades very easily, the only thing that can be hard in his class are the tests if you don't study, othwerwise his class is a breeze and he's a real nice guy. Very helpful whenever you need him.
He was such an amazing teacher! He is so passionate about ethics, and you can tell by the way he teaches that he cares. He tries to make things as easy as possible for the students. Definitely take him-he's fabulous!!
AN EXELLENT TEACHER WHO WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO ADJUST MY CLASS SCHEDULE TO FIT IN WITH MY WORK SCHEDULE. HE WAS VERY TOLERANT OF STUDENTS VIEWS THAT WERE IN DIRECT OPPOSITION TO BELIEFS AND ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
Mr. Murray is one of the best teachers!!! He is really clear when he teaches and very helpful..The only thing hard about the class are his test..but if u study u will be fine...Take him!! hes great!
Mr. Murray class is one of the best to take for ethics it really intresting he is really a nice and fair guy I recommend him to tke for ethics he is truly a great teacher and I learned alot. He does not give alot of work. So esay. Take him! i got a B in the class.
He's the easiest teacher I have ever had. Theres only 3 tests and the last one you get an A if you volunteer. The work he gives us is soooo easy. He doesn't proofread so don't worry. I still haven't read anything in his class and I passed with a B. That's pretty good because I got 2 F's 1 A(tests) and an F on my final. But he is sooooooooooo easy
This guy is one of the best teachers out there and a nice guy too. I thought the class would suck being ethics and all but it ended up being my favorite class.
He was an easy teacher; however, he gave us bunch of assignments. You have to memorize alot of things in textbook to pass the test, No quiz in his class but you have to choose to do either Volunteer work or take 3rd Exam. Overall, you have 3 exams, 1 final and alot of assignments, B teacher.My friend got F for his class, terrible.
I just wanted to say that he was extremely boring for me and I would suggest not taking the class with a friend that way you can really try your best to pay attention because it is very difficult!!
Took his online ethics course. If you take it seriously, it's alot of writing. He is a caring teacher and really seems invested in helping his students succeed. Highly recommend!
Great Teacher!!!
Mr. Murray is awesome....all I had to do was come to his class and listen and the rest was a piece of cake. He likes to give extra credit. He's outgoing and very friendly.
Took his online course, very clear, very helpful, expects you to think and work hard. Most consider the workload hard, it's actually quite easy. Same stuff every week, lets you voice opinions and pays attention to your needs. Only tip, don't get left behind. The work is easy but steady, easy to get buried in paperwork.
I love this guy! He has an awesome sense of humor. He gets annoying by the cell phones but he doesn't show it until after. Very funny character. He has a very very shiny bald head and he himself makes fun of it. He works very hard to construct the notes. Book usage is pretty low unless you want to study for an easy 25 question quiz *multiple choice
A lot of work but he is helpful if you don't understand something
EASY EASY A! Took online, just about everything is open book. Lots of work each week, but easy as long as you do it. Very help and quick responses to emails! Take for easy A! You wont regret!
Really easy class. I took the class online. He gives out a light course load until the last week where he makes four units due at one time. Other than that he is very understanding and helpful with any questions. This class was an easy 'A'
i love him
Take Kevin Murray for Applied Ethics, he's the best! It's not really an easy subject but he pretty much allows you to explore and report back on any subject that peaks your interest. Ethics is really a subjective topic and he recognizes this...Take him you'll be amazed at how interested you are in ethics and hadn't realized.
I would highly recommand this teacher! It was my first on-line course and he helped me out a lot. As long as you do the work asked you'll get a good grade!
I took Applied Ethics on line and there was quite a bit of work each week but, if you do it and on time you will get an A. I really liked this class! I would recommend this professor to anyone taking Applied Ethics!!
This is a freshman level class so you wouldn't think he would be hard on grading papers. I emailed him regarding the expectations of the paper and he replied with just a couple words not even answering my questions. He gave me an 80% on it. I always get good grades on papers and have even been told I'm a good writer! I deserved a much better grade.
Professor Murray is pretty funny. He shows a lot of movies. I don't think ethics is too interesting, so the tests were hard. Overall, he's a funny and easy-going guy.
Mr.Murray is a great teacher and is very clear on what he expects, he is very firm about when to turn things in, but is also sensitive to the needs of his class if they need more time. I have never seen him to be unreasonable, and he is always willing to work with someone and he always responds when you ask for help.
I really liked him! I was very worried about the Critical Thinking and Application Project, but he graded it very nicely :)
The best professor I have had yet (I have had about 40)! Very helpful, very clear directions, makes the class interesting, gives plenty of time for assignments. Tests and quizzes are straight from the book. Papers are long but he grades fairly. Grades assignments quickly. HIGHLY recommend!!! He is AWESOME!!!
An excellent man, great help. When my ANGEL got messed up, he had no problem with me doing everything by hand.
Great professor. Class was hard and there was a lot of work but when it became overwhelming he wasn't averse to changing due dates around. Very fair teacher. As long as you're prepared to put forth effort you'll do great in his class.
Mr. Murray is a awesome teacher! He makes everything clear and has no problem answering any questions that you may have. Take the notes and study them and you will do great on the tests! Also make sure you go to class and you are on time, he will be willing to work with you as long as he knows you are trying. He was so nice and I would definitely
If you Like Ben Stine's voice and it does not put you to sleep that's great if you have this teacher. reads from textbook extremely boring class. and hes not flexible with grades at all gave me a 69 and i had to take over.
Took this class online. The teacher gives simple and well explained assignments. He grades fairly, and helps if you ask, though you probably won't need any. The subject itself is boring, but he picked some interesting reads, and projects to make it not super dull.
Took summer online course. As long as you keep up with assignments it is a rather easy class. The hardest part was the last couple of weeks when you have several units due at once. Very helpful professor. Fair grader.
THE WORST TEACHER THAT MY WHOLE CLASS HAS EVER HAD!! DO NOT TAKE HIM YOU WILL REGRET IT SO MUCH! HE DOES NOT HELP YOU. NOTHING RELATES TO HIS TESTS AND HES UNFAIR WITH GRADING. DO NOT TAKE HIM!
Took an online class. Easy A. Just do the assignments with thoughtful, grammatically correct English and you are set. OPen book tests, not timed. Not enough work to keep you busy. Take this class if you need to squeeze in an extra 3 credits into your jam packed schedule. You might spend 3 hours a week tops on this class.
Great teacher! He uses the book a lot. Tests are open book and open notes. He is very helpful and responds to emails very quickly! If you are going to be late on an assignment tell him ahead of time and he will help you out!I took him online. No Final. Very relaxing class!
Great instructor! engaging lectures, and very clear. Works with you to get an A. Hope to have him again in the future.
Nice guy and very helpful. Pretty easy on assignments and gave no final. Tests are not very easy. You must really know your material given. He does a good review before each test.
He was too boring.
I took this class online. Professor Murray is very helpful and nice. There actually is not a final for this class, very nice! Rather easy class if you complete your required readings and other work. The textbook is rather boring though.
I took the online course. There is a lot of reading and internet research, but it is not difficult. If you keep up with the assignments and postings you can get an A. The instructor provided prompt feedback and was very timely with grading. I would take another class by this professor any day!
I took this class during the summer, online. The first few weeks were intense, but after that, it was easy! Easy A if you do all your work. The midterm is easy, and there was no final! Great teacher. Responds within 24 hours, to emails. Nice teacher.
Excellent instructor! Take his course.
Instructor communicates very well. Course is relatively simple if you have taken an introductory Philosophy course or you are an older student with life experiences
Great teacher, very helpful and communicates well. You will learn from his class.
His class is easy but he seemed to be annoyed responding to e-mails. That type of thing doesn't bother me, but I can see someone with thinner skin getting offended by it. As far as his class goes it is straightforward and to the point. Just do the work and follow the guidelines he provides and you will pass.
Very easy course, just read weekly and take the test and post discussion board, At the beginning theres a lot more writing, but no final! Great for full-time employed workers to keep up.
This instructor was strictly by the book. He was hard and strict. Compared to other teachers at St Pete College he was rigid and not helpful. Should have dropped this class.
PROFESSOR MURRAY IS A GREAT PROFESSOR. I DISAGREE WITH SOME OF THE BAD REVIEWS ON HERE BECAUSE I TOOK HIS CLASS I DID THE READINGS (MOST OF THEM) DID ALL THE ASSIGNMENTS AND I RECEIVED A GOOD GRADE. IF YOU ARE LAZY OR DONT HAVE THE TIME THEN DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN AND TAKE SOMETHING WITH YOU, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS CLASS!A+
Do the assignments, follow the guidelines as outlined in the syllabus, and you will get an A. Units are open for 2 weeks which gives you plenty of time to do the assignments. Midterm taken at home, no final. I always got a quick response to questions. He was helpful and posted grades pretty quickly. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
The class was suggested by a friend. I quickly realized how much work the class demanded. A TON of writing. We had a quiz, module post(100 words and a 50 word response), and a 500 word essay every week. I would not manage the work load it demanded. I do not recommend taking the class if you have a 30+ hour job or are taking another summer class.
This professor makes this class very difficult. His PowerPoint presentations are irrelevant to the tests. His test are very tricky. There is a lot of assignments associated with this class. Make sure if you take him for this class the rest of your course load is really light
I got 100 on everything I turned in so either I am a genius or he is an easy-to-please professor. That said, I did learn a lot in the class and he does a final project in place of a final exam that allows you to have some creative fun with the material. Awesome class and awesome teacher!
Just do you work on time and you will pass
Do the work and you will get an A. He is a very good guy and gives you an extra week for each module. There is no reason anyone should get below an A in this class!
I loved this class and teacher. There is a ton of work but he gives you plenty of time to get it done. He gives great feedback and replies back quickly anytime you need to communicate with him. Stand up guy, but an even more amazing teacher. One of the best professors, I have had the pleasure of being taught by.
His class is full so expect to study, but if you turn in assignments on time and actually put effort into your studies it is an easy grade. He reads and gives feedback for all questions and most reviews. I would absolutely take again.
Took the summer course, beware a lot of work. A LOT. Open book tests, your fault if you fail. His only request is no help from other students unless specifically instructed. The course is an easy A, has a test each week, a two paragraph essay, QA from the book, and discussion forum. I would take him again.
When you have questions, the teacher answers in a sarcastic way, not professional.
Great teacher and unbiased in his lectures. Overall very relaxed and there for you. He follows the syllabus and is an easy grader on writing assignments (which made me happy). Make sure to read Chapter 5, 6, and 7 for the CTAP. There is 4 exams (multiple choice), 5 short web reports, mid-term CTAP, and no final.
Mr. Murray is a great teacher, I easily felt that if I needed further explaining that I would receive the info I needed. He is so dedicated to helping you get an A in his class. He always goes by the book in his lectures and the tests are challenging at times. I'll always recommend his class, you don't need to worry about a mid-term or final here!
Great blended class, assigns a good amount of work but is easy and you learn allot. Gives plenty of time to complete assignments and will definetely work with you . Wish all teachers were like professor Murray.
Prof. Murray is a very nice person and he is really willing to work with due-dates/late work, and he you can tell he does truly enjoy education. However, i did find his class to be void of structure and clarity, and I did't really find myself enjoying this class. He babbles a lot and the class can feel very long. I wouldn't take him again.
He is a great, intelligent and experienced man. He is fair and caring. He had lost 2 close family members during the semester and still came to teach us through that. He is an inspiration!
his class drags on because he talks A LOT and often not even about ethics... and he's also monotone which personally drove me insane. BUT, it was a suuuper easy A, he takes assignments late, retake a test to replace lowest test grade, and barely any assignments period. easy easy A, just have to put up with a boring lecture
Hes great!
One of the best professors I've had so far. Offered pre-recorded lectures on most modules. The writing assignments were a breeze with low word counts required. Tests were simple. Extra credit offered. Graded everything quickly.
Professor Murray is great instructor for this type of course for anybody needing to take Ethics. He does talk a lot but most of the information he lectures about is mostly on his exams. Exams are not the easiest, but are capable of passing. You need to read the text, no matter what! He also shows 3 great movies during the course. Highly recommended
I took Ethics online with Kevin Murray. It was a pretty easy and straightforward class. The class consisted of discussion posts, quizzes, 3 essays(250-350 words) and a midterm and final. If you did the assignments with the proper word counts its an easy A.
If you want to learn about ethics, this isn't the course for you. However, it was a very easy class to receive an A. Very little assignments, everything is an easy A if he grades it. Exams are only 25 questions, but he goes over the exams as a review. Talks a lot, and has a lot to say, but often not about ethics.
This class was kind of dumb. Very old fashioned; does not post anything on My Courses and everything is turned in by hand. No power points, just lectures the entire class. He is also one of those teachers who puts in 0's for everything at the beginning of the semester. I would have had an A if it weren't for the last two tests killing my grade.
I took his class online and it was really easy. He graded pretty fast, and he was clear about what he wanted in the assignments. There is a lot of textbook reading involved, but honestly thats all you need to read to pass. The tests were open book and pretty easy too. Easy A if you don't slack off, and an easy B if you do.
Great Professor and class! I really enjoyed his papers and discussions. He challenges you to think in new ways. I still refer to assignment s i had to do in his class. I needed the book. Great professor and class!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
80%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.41 avg changeRatings by Course
1600
5.0
(1)APLDETHIC
5.0
(1)ETHICS
5.0
(5)PHI1603
5.0
(2)ETHICSAPPLIED
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PHI0012
5.0
9781256825357
4.0
ETHIC101
3.5
PHIL1600
3.0
PHI1603
2.5