2.9

May Webber

Philosophy - St. John's University - Jamaica/Queens

2.9
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Would Retake
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2.9
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
3.0
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2.8
Clarity

60%

Would Retake

87

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PHI
Nov 23, 2002

No Comments

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PHI1020
Nov 24, 2002

BORING and REPETITIOUS but if can maintain concentration, an A is within reach

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PHI1010
Nov 25, 2002

No Comments

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PHI
Dec 3, 2002

No Comments

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PHI1000C
Dec 21, 2002

can get confusing, not very personable. But she knows what she's doing

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PHIL2210
Jan 26, 2003

she is one of the worst profs ive ever had!!! horrible!!!

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PHI
Feb 23, 2003

She has a twin, why did they make 2 of them? God help U if U take her!

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PHI
Mar 13, 2003

I didnt do well in her class, but she does know her material and gives extra credit.

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PHI2000C
Mar 24, 2003

Wow, she scares me......

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BIOETHICS
Apr 3, 2003

shes a chairman for the dept. Notes are very unclear and messy. You must take it upon yourself to make sense of it all. She doesnt lecture well either. not lienent with extra credit on tests.

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PHI1011
Apr 10, 2003

No Comments

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PHI
Apr 25, 2003

No Comments

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PHI1000C
May 9, 2003

Ruined my GPA

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PHI1000C
May 16, 2003

She knows what she teaches but her tests are horrible and come directly from the notes, so if you don't go to class you may have problems.

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PHIL1000C
May 19, 2003

ruined my GPA big time

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PHIL1000C
May 20, 2003

i found her opinionated and too biased for a general survey of philosophy. not very personable, tests come right from notes. So attendance of her dry lectures is a must.Optional term paper to help grade tho. not the greatest intro to the field of philo.

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PHI1000C
May 25, 2003

Some of the material is hard, but she explains well. Tests are exactly from the notes, so memorize them and you'll do well. She also gives EASY extra credit assignments

5.0
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PHI1000C
Jul 18, 2003

Tests are 70 questions long but are straight from the book. Takes attendance seriously.

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PHI1000
Jul 23, 2003

SHE SUCKS!!! very unclear abotu everything

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PHI
Aug 13, 2003

she is easy if you can take good notes and then memorize them before the test. you dont have to buy books for her class because she summarizes everything that she assigns to read.

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PHI
Sep 19, 2003

this teacher is bad very bad

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PHI
Sep 22, 2003

webber is a great prof with tons of experience but i hope everyone reads this bc i want to say CPS rules.The professors in this college dont have their nose up in the air like the rest (hint tcb) and take time out to help students.CPS CPS CPS

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PHI
Sep 29, 2003

Webber has helped me out a lot.People only get bored bc its phil. even if j-lo taught it, it wuold be boring. Webbers a great prof and person though.

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PHI
Oct 22, 2003

shes tough but she knows her stuff. the subject itself is boring but shes a nice professor.

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PHI
Nov 1, 2003

webber is a wonderful person. I dont think many students find Phil. to be fun, so thats why some students just dont like this subject but shes a good professor and person.

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PHI1020
Nov 10, 2003

Expects alot of her students.

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PHIL1000C
Nov 10, 2003

Don't be confused, she says 'you know' all in one and it sounds like 'yo'. She doesn't ever erase the chalkboard and writes all over the place. Her exams are tricky and vague. You'll need tutoring, and a miracle! Good luck

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PHIL1000C
Nov 16, 2003

SHe's The wicked Witch of Philosophy, Plus she turns Green!

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PHI1000
Nov 18, 2003

She takes attendance and cheating very seriously. Do not dare copy your paper from the internet. She will long on and find all the info you got from there. Eventhough the paper is optional and no HW for class, she is a very sloppy teacher.

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PHI
Mar 13, 2004

Shes a pretty tough teacher. Takes ethics VERY SERIOUSLY. Guess thats why she teaches it. But, shes not that bad tho. Tests are decent, but confusing. I dont like the idea of a presentation though.

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PHILOSOPHY
Mar 18, 2004

she is mad tough n strict. notes r barely readable. stay away from dis teacher unless phil is 4 u. tests r crazy. dont do it .

5.0
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ETHICS
Mar 23, 2004

One of the best professors I ever had. I graduated a year ago, and will be able to apply what I learned in med school and beyond. She teaches at a real university level and does not spoons feed you but expects you to learn!

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PHLO
Apr 1, 2004

DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!!!!, NOTES ARE EVERYWHERE AND SHE IS UNCLEAR WITH THE SUBJECT. DONT GET ME WRONG SHES A NICE EDUCATED PERSON, BUT ITS TO MUCH FOR ANY PERSON TO TAKE IN..

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PHILO
Apr 30, 2004

Someone please get her an eraser ..

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PHI1020
Jul 7, 2004

This is one of the worst professors ever at SJU. She is mean and her class is very hard and boring. Do not take her class! Papers are hard and plain and simple.......avoid webber!!!!

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PHILOSOPHY
Jul 17, 2004

she is a very good teacher..she is messy but overall she was very helpfull.she is very nice a little weird but a sweet heart ..she gave me a B+ in her class..all u gotta do is stop being lazy and pay attention and you'll do fine..

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PHILOSOPHY
Jul 26, 2004

Professor made no sense whatsoever. Believed everyone already knew Philo when you start the class. Very messy and really boring.

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PHI
Oct 29, 2004

Ok I will be honest. I had Dr. Webber and yes shes not easy BUT isnt that what college is about? Challenge. Kids, not every prof. is an easy A. Shes a sweetheart and extremely smart...so go to class and put in some effort.

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ETHICS1020
Grade: B
Nov 9, 2004

Very contradictory. Seems to want to show that she has a doctorate in philo. She goes off on weird tangents and has you wondering what the hell any of it has to do with ethics. If you don't study EXACTLY what she said in class (TAKE YOUR OWN NOTES!!) then you most likely will get a low test grade.

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PHI1020
Nov 11, 2004

her notes are ridiculous, she,s all over hte place. reading hepls alittle. she does not affirm what you have read. if you donot prefer a pro who talks about how great they are DO NOT take her class.

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ETHICS
Jan 13, 2005

May come off badly in beginning but if you stay past the first couple classes you see that she means well. May be confused at start, but it gets better. You do need to study, but material is not too difficult if you read handouts and note material. Good person, just may be misunderstood.

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PHI1000
May 15, 2005

She goes over the material several times, gives good notes, and is extremely helpful. She'll always respond to emails and answer any questions. Philosophy is a bit difficult but if you listen to her and write good notes, you can and will get an A

2.0
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PHI3000
Jun 8, 2005

I was not at all intersted in this class, and she put several people to sleep!

5.0
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PHI1000C
Mar 26, 2006

IF you're in class and take the notes you'll be fine. She give her test right out of the notes and the test are not that hard. Participate she loves that, talk to her because she'll remember you. homework rare. Extra credit always .

3.0
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PHI1000C
Apr 4, 2006

She is very interested in the subject but her notes can be hard to follow. If you study its not that difficult to do well in her class. She tends to like to talk about herself a lot.

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PHIL1020
Oct 15, 2006

Webb's class has lectures that relate to the book. The book just merely her lectures. She writes haphazardly on the board which can get messy and confusing. Her test format is something I've never seen before. It is a lenghty essay with T/F sentances which u must determine and 2 essays. She is nice to her students and never makes you feel stupid th

4.0
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ETHICPHI
Dec 19, 2006

shes nice if you get on her good side, lectures are boring...class is boring but be prepared to do some work and a presentation....overall shes a nice lady..shes not as bad as some people say but if you really hate philosophy then you might wanna take someone else.

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ETHICSECT
Dec 19, 2006

She is really boring and not helpful at all.... Do not take her if you are trying to boost your GPA.. because she finds satisfaction in giving bad grades... extremely hard test are impossible and is actually a very mean person

5.0
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PHI1020
Dec 29, 2006

i thought this class was easy..everyone always complained but if u come to class and study the notes theres no reason why you can't get an A...i think shes nice and also pretty helpful =0)

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PHILO1000
Mar 28, 2007

She is very, very messy with her notes, and it can be very hard to follow because most of the test is based on it. She collects 2 hw assignments and 2 refelection papers. Its hard to follow her because she talks a lot and you will won't to doze off a couple of times.

2.0
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PHILO1000
May 6, 2007

This was a very hard class...she is very confusing and her notes are all over the place. Her handwriting is impossible to read, and her tests have nothing to do with the notes. Doesnt stop talking for two hours straight. Pick another philosophy teacher..

2.0
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PHILO1000
May 6, 2007

This was a very hard class...she is very confusing and her notes are all over the place. Her handwriting is impossible to read, and her tests have nothing to do with the notes. Doesnt stop talking for two hours straight. Pick another philosophy teacher..

2.0
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PHILO1000
May 12, 2007

Try to follow her notes if you can. Shes really boring and her test are pretty difficul, if u can't follow her notes. She is hard grader, so if you can avoid her you should if not try to stay awake and follow her notes.

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ETHIC1020
Dec 15, 2007

She's a great professor. She has very high expectations for her students and hence she teaches at a genuine college level. Hes tests are not so hard (just a bit confusing) and she's very helpful. But, if have no interest in philosophy or if you're looking for an easy A, you might wanna look for someone else because you do have to study a bit

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PHI1020
Jan 7, 2008

She is a horrible teacher. She gets pleasure giving out bad grades. You can come everyday and participate and she still doesn't work with you. Her exams are hard and she should really stop teaching.

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PHI1020
Dec 21, 2008

Okay, I dont know why people have all these negative comments. I hate philosophy but she was the best philosophy teacher ive had at St. Johns. Shes actually really nice and helpfull and funny. I was scared to take her after reading all these comments but now that I've had her, I dont see what was so bad about her. Take her.

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PHILO1000
Apr 6, 2009

her class isnt hard its just really dumb.she's the most boring professor i've ever had terrible talker. do not take her

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PHI1000
May 1, 2009

I loooove her!! Idc what anyone says she is a great teacher, tries to make sure everyone understand everything. If you fail you didn't try at all. That's It. Plain and simple.

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PHIL1000
Oct 8, 2009

as long as u pay attnetion and take notes, so easy. shes so clear and good at explaining things. good teaching style. scary at first but shes really nice and always gives such easy extra credit assignments. gave me an awesome background for metaphysics. make sure u have a numbre two pencil for her "pop" quizzes otherwise ur gona b really scared

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PHI1024
Apr 3, 2010

I don't know why people are giving her bad reviews! I hate Philosophy but her class is fun. If you take notes and study her handouts, you'll do great on the exams. Once you get to know her, you'll see how great a person she is. Homework just consists of reading assignments she gives from the book (buy it!). She's a pretty good professor.

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PHIL1000
Apr 20, 2010

she has been called out several times for not knowing philosophy and then tells us its extra credit if anyone figures it out. she likes to think shes a doctor, but she really isnt. never really told us what to study for a test. unclear and not much of a help

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PHILO1000
May 16, 2011

Her class isn't fun especially not in 7:30 in the morning but she makes a really good effort to teach and shes not hard all you gotta do is study. Her stuff is actually interesting

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PHIL1020
Nov 8, 2012

Dr. Webber is wonderful and caring ! trust me she made ethics fun this semester and cracks a joke almost every class. If you participate and take notes this class is a PIECE OF CAKE !! I sooooo Love her !! <3

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PHI1020
Nov 18, 2012

She's definitely not the worst, but just don't take her if you don't have to. Her stupid quizzes on the readings are more difficult than necessary. Piles up the work towards the end of the semester. Better to just avoid.

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PHI1000C
Mar 23, 2013

very helpful. great professor

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PHI1000C
May 7, 2013

extremely nice lady but her class was awful. had it at 9:05 could hardly ever stay awake. she covers the same material for too long and her explanations aren't clear or interesting. this was my first philosophy course and this class made me have no interest in it. she'll try to help you get a good grade but her class overall was frustrating

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PHI1020
Dec 2, 2013

DON'T TAKE THIS COURSE, PROFESSOR IS ABSOLUTELY USELESS, WILL RUIN YOUR GPA FOR SURE. HAS FAVORITES, & IS NOT CLEAR. BRINGS CANDY ON HALLOWEEN.

2.0
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PHI1000C
Jan 17, 2016

Very unclear, all over the place. No direction in her lectures and could not explain anything.

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PHI1000C
Grade: A-
May 8, 2016

Love Prof. Webber. She's amazing Don't listen to the bad reviews. Unless you're a lazy student who puts no effort, there is no way you can get less than a B. Her notes are the test so copy EVERYTHING she writes. She provides many extra credit opportunities. If you have a question, she tries her best to explain until you understand the subject.

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PHI1000C
Grade: A+
May 17, 2016

Professor Webber was awesome! Don't listen to the bad reviews, she's gives very detailed notes although messy and will go out of her way to make sure you understand. She provides many extra credit opportunities , and there is only one paper. The tests are really easy once you payed attention in class and took good notes. Take if you have the chance

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PHI1000C
Grade: A+
May 17, 2016

This class was a breeze. TAKE NOTES!! her notes are all you need for the test. she will quiz you on the assigned readings so make sure you pay attention to every little detail. other than that she is a great professor.

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PHI1000C
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2017
Would take again

Don't listen to the bad reviews. She's great. She gives you all the notes you need to study for exams. There's only one book you need you buy for the class & the readings are all from there & manageable. Has a clear grading criteria but you MUST go to class. If you do bad its all on you because she literally gives you what you need to get an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
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PHI1000
Grade: A
May 14, 2017
Would take again

really liked her. super lecture heavy so make sure you take notes. 3 tests, 1 paper and a final. come to class bc her notes will save you for tests. she made funny comments and gave out a lot of extra credit. if she likes u, will def bump up ur grade. need to buy one textbook which she assigns readings from. 6 , 10 ? mc reading quizes

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PHI1000C
Sep 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Took this class at 7:30 and it was so hard to stay awake. She is very boring but she does give clear notes and makes sure you understand. Class is mandatory and you do need the textbook. She gives quizzes every class pretty much so that was annoying. If you are going to take her class, don't take it at 7:30 because you will fall asleep.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
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PHI1000C
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Webber teaches like students already assume everything, so she flew past material that happens to be very complex, difficult, and confusing. Her notes on the board are all over the place, incredibly unorganized, and not to mention so small and sloppy The tests consisted of questions I wouldn't expect to be tested on. Tests: 70 Q's + essay

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PHI1000C
Dec 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

took this class at 7:30 in the morning and could barely stay awake it would get so boring. definitely take a lot of notes and study them often. if your not into philosophy dont take her she doesnt make it interesting or very easy

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
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PHI1000C
Grade: A-
Mar 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If I was a philosophy major I imagine this class would be okay. The material is not too difficult as long as you study and show up to class. Webber just assigns a lot of reading and this class takes up too much of my time. I'm a PA major and I'd prefer not to spend so much time worrying about PHI and focus on my more important classes.

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PHI1000C
Mar 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The professor is really difficult and unorganized. She writes all over the board and thinks we should quickly comprehend the material right after she writes it. I am struggling in that class and regret taking it. Her test is about 100 questions and has quizes each week. The quizes are not bad just have to study it the reading she assigned..

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PHI1000C
Apr 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

So basically, I had no idea what the lectures were about all semester. She gives multiple extra credits and quizzes from the readings which are fairly easy and good to boost your grade. Her notes are bad, small handwriting. This is an okay class for PHI majors, but honestly I wanted to die all throughout. I was so confused in every class.

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PHI1000C
Grade: A
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Class consists of three exams, about 8 quizzes drops lowest and a paper. Her notes are the exam. you just need to memorize them. gives a few extra credit questions that are optional. textbook was about 60 $

3.0
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PHI1000
Apr 16, 2019
Would take again

OK prof, class is made up of 3 tests, a paper and also a quizzes which are based on readings. Do the readings and you should be OK on the quizzes. Tests are very hard, but go to her extra help and she will outline what is on the test. Notes are on the chalkboard and very heard to read.

Accessible outside class
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4.0
3.0
PHI1000C
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2019
Would take again

She's truly an amazing teacher. if you actually listen and pay attention to her when she's explaining things it is actually interesting and easy to understand. roughly 9 easy quizzes and she drops the lowest. 3 non cumulative exams and one EASY reflection paper. most importantly TAKE NOTES!! you will not pass if you don't.

5.0
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PHI1000C
Grade: A+
May 9, 2019
Would take again

If you think she's a bad professor its because you failed to apply yourself to actually learn something. She gets that her class is not the most interesting but if you pay attention to her notes, the lectures are straight forward. She gives 9 quiz's from the readings (supper easy) and 3 exam's. Don't take her as a joke or you will fail.

Get ready to read
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PHI1000C
Grade: A-
May 13, 2019
Would take again

Very hard subject. Do your work and study you should get a A. If you show her you are trying she will boost your grade. Not a bad choice.

5.0
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PHI1000C
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2020
Would take again

Students who critic this professor are looking for the easy way in life. Dr Webber assigns readings from the textbook, there are quizzes from the readings (lowest 2 are dropped), 3 tests, one page paper, and gives you many extra credit opportunities. Participate, show up to class, take solid notes and there is no reason you need to worry.

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PHI1000C
Grade: A
May 17, 2020
Would take again

She puts an effort to make sure her students understand the topic. She realizes philosophy is hard and tries to make it as easy as possible. Her exams are based on her lecture notes and textbook, so don't miss anything. Exams are about 70 MC, seemed scary at first but the majority is common sense. The subject itself is very interesting and fun.

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
A- (3)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 14 reported grades
A: 5
A-: 3
A+: 3
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
LECTURE HEAVY (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
TEST HEAVY (3)
Get ready to read (3)
Tough Grader (2)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (2)
Clear grading criteria (1)
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4.0

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