3.4

Michael Henry

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

3.4
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
37%
Would Retake
153
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3.4
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

37%

Would Retake

153

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What Students Say

Honestly, the most stressful class I ever took lol

PHI2240 - 3.0 rating

Good luck taking notes in a notebook

HON1010C - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

65%

Textbook Required

31%

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Reviews (153)
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1000
Jan 19, 2003

go to class and u will be fine

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3000
Feb 10, 2003

Tests are ok but he doesnt curve at all 89.8 will give u a B+

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PHI3000C
Feb 27, 2003

No Comments

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3000C
Mar 27, 2003

He's ok. He talks way too much for a Tuesday and Thursday class. His tests are hard.

5.0
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PHILOSOPHY
Apr 3, 2003

Awesome teacher. would definitely take him again. Take notes in class, pay attention , you will do fine!

4.0
2.0
PHI1000
Apr 8, 2003

notes are essential, you must take the energy to stay awake and then you'll get a good grade

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3000C
May 7, 2003

He's confusing, talks too much, too much notes, hard tests, it's nap time for half of the students.

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3000
May 9, 2003

Had him last semster and this semester if you go to class you will do good

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PHIL1000
Jul 25, 2003

HIS TESTS ARE HARD..HES REALLY CONFUSING...I DIDNT REALLY LIKE HIS TEACHING STYLE..HE RAMBLES AND RAMBLES...I HAD HIM TR CLASSES AND I FELL ASLEEP.

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PHI1000
Aug 4, 2003

HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR I EVER HAD AT ST JOHNS. AS LONG AS YOU GO TO CLASS AND TAKE GOOD NOTES YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO WELL ON HIS TESTS.

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PHI
Oct 22, 2003

If you do not mind taking a lot of notes then take his class. The tests are straight from the notes. It is in my opinion very self explanatory. Occasionally you will fall asleep.

4.0
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PHI1000C
Oct 24, 2003

He is a good professor. IF you just read his handouts and the books, you will do fine. His tests are not so hard. You could get away with not paying attention in class. If you like to write, then this is a good professor for you.

5.0
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PHIL
Nov 5, 2003

i had him for 1000c and 3000c (metapysics) which was one of the better decisions of my college career. He is clear and striaght to the point and if u put in the effort, it will show in the tests. A very nice man and a pleasure to be one of his students.

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1000C
Nov 5, 2003

HE IS A VERY INTERESTING TEACHER. THE CLASS IS AN EASY A. NOT THAT MUCH WORK. ALOT OF READING, BUT IF U TAKE GOOD NOTES YOU DONT HAVE TO BUY THE BOOKS OR READ THEM IF U BUY THEM. THE CLASS HOWEVER IS VERY INTERESTING. GREAT GUY :)

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PHI1000C
Dec 11, 2003

cool professor, jokes are corny but he gets his point made. I liked him so much for 1000c I will have him for metaphysics in the spring.

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PHIL1000C
Dec 17, 2003

he is the best teacher!!!! u can get an easy A. he is the best!! he is soo good that i am going to take all of my philo. with him. just do ur work and ur good. take him!! do urself that favor.

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PHIL
Feb 10, 2004

No Comments

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PHI1000
Feb 15, 2004

he is soooo boring you cant even try to listen and understand what he is trying to say

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PHIL
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 10, 2004

The reason why he lets you use notes on the exam because his questions are so HARD! You'll think you know your material but when it's test time your eyes bulge out of your face! Yeah, I wouldn't recommend him

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PHI1000C
Mar 14, 2004

pretty clear abt wat he wants...tests are not that hard if u read the text...

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PHIL
Mar 27, 2004

If you have no choice and you MUST take this class, then I wish you the best. DO NOT TAKE!

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PHILO
Apr 1, 2004

NO WAY!!

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PHILO
Apr 6, 2004

His test are hard! Reading material is difficult, end up with a bad final grade.

5.0
1.0
PHILOSOPHY
Apr 26, 2004

Dr. Henry... Is the nicest professor at SJU. This is my 4th philosophy with him, if u do the work, you can get A to a B in his class. If u need help, go SEE HIM!!

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PHI3000C
Apr 27, 2004

Test are hard and they are open book,so you can imagine how hard he is.I would stay away from him b/c he will hurt your grade in the end.He also makes you do 5 papers, and makes you read a ton of stuff.STAY AWAY FROM HIM !!!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
PHI3000C
Jun 17, 2004

Very nice and smart man. Definitely passionate about philosophy - if you really want to learn something, take him. Course is a bit challenging, but worth it. Tests are hard. Oh yea ... there's lots of take home essays and essays questions on tests.

3.0
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PHILOSOPHY
Jun 24, 2004

HE GIVES A LOT OF READINGS AND HIS TESTS ARE OPEN BOOK AND ARE HARD EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE OPEN BOOK. HE'S VERY BORING. AND SEEMS TO PLAY FAVORITES.

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1000C
Nov 8, 2004

Personally did not understand a word that came out of his mouth. Seems to love Philosophy ALOT. Makes funny jokes once in a while. It may not be the most exciting class, but with Dr. Henry you'll survive.

5.0
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PHIL1000C
Nov 10, 2004

His class is mostly boring. It's an easy class if you do the work. This class is a lot of reading but he emails you notes on most of the reading. He's an easy grader. U have 4 test and 4 papers and a final. U can do all5 papers and he'll pick the 4 with highest grades. Not hard to understand if u pa

5.0
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PHILOSOPHY1000C
Dec 5, 2004

he is o.k. class can be somewhat boring, but he is a good teacher.The tests are not bad and if you read the books you walk out of there with an A. He does offer help if you need it. He's not that bad.

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PHILOSOPHY1000C
Dec 13, 2004

i love Dr. Henry. he is the best teacher at sju. the class is really easy as long as you pay attention to the lectures and readings. 4 books, 3 tests (mostly mc, t/f, essay). i didnt study for his tests but i manage to get an A-. if i can i would take him again next term but icant sinc dropped math.

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PHI1000
Jan 18, 2005

Very nice man. Knows his stuff. Lectures are a little boring but if you pay attention you dont have to do the readings. Tests are not hard, a little challenging though.

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LOGIC
Jan 19, 2005

Very dry with his stuff. Has a PHD in his field so expect total professionalism. But overall the guy won't kill you. If you don't like philosophy in general then stay away. But expect to go through the stuff quickly.

3.0
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METAPHYSICS
Feb 12, 2005

WHAT is it about this man that doesnt make philosophy seem boring? its the first phi class i didnt feel sleepy in - take him if you can ! Three cheers for the pre-Socratics

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PHILOSOPHY
Mar 7, 2005

He is a good teacher, he knows his stuff and he is very helpful the class is pretty interesting there is just a lot of reading but its not bad. He is a pretty good teacher.

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PHILOSOPHY1000
Apr 18, 2005

This guy is the most boring unfair teacher I have ever taken. So much reading and tests are impossible. Do whatever it takes to stay away from this teacher. The worst teacher I have ever had

4.0
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PHI1000
Apr 19, 2005

he knows everything about what he is teaching. i haven't read any of the books yet, and i manage to do well. as long as you pay attention in class and take notes, the tests aren't that bad. he doesn't have any surprise questions on something he didn't mention in class. he's also witty =)

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PHILOSOPHY
Apr 21, 2005

This is my first philosophy class and I loved it. Dr. Henry actually made me become interested in philosophy. He's an excellent prof and he explains the reading very well. He does give quite a few tests and quizes but if you take great notes and pay attention, you'll definately do well.

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METAPHYSICS
May 1, 2005

HARD and BORING! His tests really are difficult. What he teaches you in class and what is on the test are two completely different things. Dry and boring and strict. It's alot of reading. You do learn but his tests are seriously too hard with too much material. Be prepared to watch your GPA drop!!!!

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3000
Aug 31, 2005

is not looking to help the students

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PHILOSOPHY
Oct 11, 2005

No Comments

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PHILOSOPHY
Oct 20, 2005

I graduated from St. John's about 4 years ago, and although I am not in enrolled currently, I like to stress that Dr. Henry's classes were fascinating. His superb teaching style kept me almost at the edge of my desk, making you want to write almost every word he said. Dr. Henry was definetly one of my favorite professors at St. John's.

5.0
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PHI1000C
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2005

Dr. Henry makes this most boring of subjects interesting. If you take a good notes, and study hard for the test, this class is an easy A. He's very clear, and also subtly humorous in the lectures. Goes over the readings in detail. A must take.

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PHI3000C
Oct 25, 2005

Very boring professor. He makes you write 8 papers total, 1-2 pgs long, about every week. Tests are ok but you must study. He also takes attendance.

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3000
Oct 30, 2005

If you thrive off in class teaching and less on self learning this is a good class to take. Explains hard subjects clearly.

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PHI3000
Nov 2, 2005

this class is impossible to even pass, puls he dose not give you one hw assignment or paper to help you out its stright tests.. and he takes attendance but it can only hurt your grade

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PHI3000C
Nov 10, 2005

LOVE him. Great Professor...take the class!!!

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PHILOSOPHY1000C
Nov 12, 2005

i dislike this guy,he is obsessed with socrates, he is ridiculously boring and tests are tremendously hard. If u want to fail take him or be ready to see your GPA drop.

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PHILO1000C
Nov 19, 2005

He's a great teacher compared to all the other teachers.Sure there are a lot of books, but then he explains each reading right after you're "supposed" to read it.He makes philosophy easy and understandable, you just have to be willing to work. Do 5 papers out of 8, lots of choices. Also has dry humour, which isn't always bad.

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PHI3000C
Dec 15, 2005

Don't listen to ANY of the negative reviews, because you have to be a dumbass not to do well in this class. Do well on 5/8 papers. Study the notes and the reading and WRITE notes as he speaks. Yes DRY HUMOR and sometimes boring, but DRINK COFFEE and trust me you will learn so much more. Not an easy A but if you're a good writer it will be.

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PHI1000C
Dec 15, 2005

Oh My GOD!!!! Save yourself the pain and dont take this class!!!!!!!!!I am studying for this final as we speak and oh ny gosh am I going crazy... A lot of books, a lot of reading and extremely boring....tries to make jokes but it aint working for him.Just safe yourself the pain, agony and money and dont take him!!!!!!!!!!

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PHI1000C
Dec 20, 2005

Honestly, I think he is one of the best professors I've had this year. I actually gained so much from this course. He is a very helpful, fair and nice professor. His exams are usually very easy and he grades them leniently.

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PHI1000C
Dec 20, 2005

i wish his lectures were less biased but he's much better than my other professors in his level of competency and you will actually learn something. 5/8 papers, 2 test & a final - he tells u what's on the test NOT impossible to get an A

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PHILOSOPHY1000
Jan 13, 2006

Dr. Henry is an amazing teacher.I sat all the way in the back and I was suprised at how interested I was in this class. You will definitely learn here. He grades on how well you can write about the material. If you want to learn--he teaches so well. Worth every penny.One of the best at SJU.

3.0
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PHI1000C
Feb 27, 2006

if you do the reading and take notes in class, you'll do fine on the midterm and final. you have to do 5/8 papers which r not bad and you can e-mail the paper to him....i think he's a nice guy but i was certainly not tat interested in his class cuz there was not one class tat i did not fall asleep in, but i still managed to do good in his class

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PHI3000
Mar 2, 2006

terrible class. he is soo hard... U stand no chance of passing because he give no papers, or HW, or class participation points. just 3 tests all very hard.

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PHILOSOPHY
May 11, 2006

he is such a nice man, but the class reallllly bored me and i was ALWAYS dozing off. although there's alot to read, i never read a word of it until one or two days before the test and i did ok. definitely take him!!!

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PHIL1000
Aug 26, 2006

No Comments

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PHI2200
Aug 29, 2006

sooo impossibly hard...... no paper or chances to do well just 3 really hard tests do not take him

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PHIL1000
Dec 19, 2006

Don't bother purchasing the texts because he is going to give you everything you need to know in class. Go, try not to doze off (he's monotone), take some notes, do 5 out of 8 papers, study some, and you will pass.

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PHI1000
Dec 23, 2006

One of the smartest men in SJU. Clearly explains difficult issues. But he doesn't seem to understand opposing views actually help clarify the problems better. Don't expect Cappell show, his boring tone will undoubtly work as sleep pills and do expect to get sniffed when you dare to stand up against his opinions. Too dogmatic and self-absorbed.

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PHILOSECT
Feb 6, 2007

guy is the worst teacher i have ever had.. will fail you without and problem

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PHI1000
Mar 22, 2007

Dr. Henry is a very hard prof. and is ridicolous to pass unless ur a phil freak. alot of work to be done. 5 out of 8 papers 3 test

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PHILO1000
Mar 29, 2007

I extremely hate philo. he was alot better than my last teacher. You do 5/8 papers which arent that hard at all. His tests are a bit tricky. He has a soft voice so it's easy to fall asleep but hes a good guy. He does most of the talking which is good especially if you didnt read what he assigned. Just listen and study. You will do fine.

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PHI1020
Apr 26, 2007

He is boring!!!!!...you can pass if you really study alot!!!...His class sucks! get a different professor if you want a good grade with no stress!

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PHI3000
May 4, 2007

Great professor, really know his stuff and you will come out of his class with lots of knowledge if you paid attention. He's a little boring, but he's very interesting. He's extremely friendly but makes you really work for your grade. He's definitely not an easy A, you have to work your butt off for an A but it's totally worth it!!!! Trust me.

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THETHE
Jul 6, 2007

NOT INTERESTING! HORABLE! IF YOU WANT TO GET A BAD GRADE TAKE HIM. GOOD LUCK TRYING TO TAKE NOTES...HE'S A MOTOR MOUTH AND JUST DOESN'T SHUT UP!

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PHIL3000
Oct 29, 2007

He gives you the notes online, you print them out and take them with you to the test, which he approves of. Then you just answer the questions. Be sure to read it ahead of time to give yourself a basic understanding. You don't need to even read the books. He talks the whole class, so coffee would be smart. The essays aren't that hard either.

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PHI1001
Jan 16, 2008

Had professor Henry as a freshman. He is charismatic and helpful in tons of way. Go to class, listen to him and you will do find on his tests. Take notes during lecture and your essays would be a breeze.

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PHIL000
Apr 11, 2008

His class isn't as boring or as hard as a lot of people think. There are three papers, which are pretty easy, and three tests which are open book. His class is kind of boring if Philosophy isn't your thing. He was very flexible with letting me make up missed work and a test. If you can stay awake this class isn't bad.

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PHI3000
Apr 30, 2008

BOOOOOOOORRRRRRIIIINNNNGGGGG!!

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PHI3000
Jun 3, 2008

he's not that bad if you listen to him take notes read the online notes and do well on the papers. sometimes he can be boring but if you study you should do ok in the class. if you don't understand ask him...he seems willing to help students do well

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PHI3000
Aug 18, 2008

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Talks for 2 hours straight even though everyone is asleep or on laptops. Emails you notes and recaps of everything he says and those are usually clearer. 3 open book/note test. And you can use his notes on the test, so basically your taking the test with his word for word lesson in front of you. must do 2 of 3 2-5pg papers

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PHI100C
Oct 2, 2008

Professor Henry is an excellent professor. his tests are simple if you read all his handouts and just skim through the book you will get an A. the people who said that he is a bad professor don't belong in college.

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PHIL2240
Dec 10, 2008

He requires you to write a couple of papers and do one presentation which are pretty simple. He is a nice man...however is class is kind of boring! Just do your work..his exams plus the final are open book! Easy A if you decide to do your part!

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PHI2240
Dec 15, 2008

Dr. Henry is one of the best professors in this school. Do everything he asks for. His assignments and tests are easy, if you put the effort into them. Also, there is one presentation (easy). The first test and the final were both divided into an open book in class section and a take home section. Second test one was a take home. I got an A ^__^

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PHI2240
Dec 15, 2008

Also, to add to the last comment, he gives 3 2-page papers which are straightforward, you only have to do 2 of them (just answer everything he asks for). There is also a longer paper (5-7 pages), which is easy if you answer everything he asks for fully. Good luck. I highly recommend him. He's a great lecturer.

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PHI2240
Dec 15, 2008

three open book essay exams including the final and one presentation. he is a decent professor. the class usually does not pay attention to him or try to get into the subject, so they just simply put him off as "boring." easy A with a bit of effort, but won't be if you don't take the class seriously. go to class and actually listen to the guy!

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HON2010
Jan 6, 2009

prof. henry emphasizes original texts by working through the main metaphysical texts with class, which i believe is great.since he wants to cover a lot of material, he goes at a rather fast pace at lecturing as well as at assigning readings.dwells on aristotle and aquinas for too long for my taste.yet, educational class and excellent prof.

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PHILO1000
May 4, 2009

not one of my favorites. but hes okay. boring voice. i had to take him by force freshman year. study for his tests. read the books. fairly straightfoward

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PHIL3500
May 28, 2009

Prof. Henry knows his stuff, and teaches it well. He answers all questions (and thus can never catch up to the syllabus), is very helpful and grades absolutely fair, if not forgiving. He's generally very empathetic and does not seem to mind people sleeping in the front row. Very educational, great class for self-disciplined and interested students.

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HON2010
Nov 9, 2009

decent prof.,i took him in my freshman year and he had been very helpful. he knows his stuff,sends you notes on lectures which clarify everything, read these and you dont need the textbook. 3 open book tests and 3 papers (which he gives you 5 options), pretty straightforward. if you put in just a little effort, you should do fine

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PHI3510
Nov 12, 2009

I'm in his medieval phil class right now. Great lecturer and very intelligent/knowledgeable man. Very, very fair grader. Take good notes during the lectures and put them in your papers. Take him if you get the chance.

5.0
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HON2010
Dec 3, 2009

very fair grader on tests and papers as long as you put some effort in can't get lower than a B

5.0
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PHI3510
Dec 19, 2009

Just took him for medieval phil...a great professor. He's very understanding and can be lenient. His voice is very soothing (he reads to you in class) but moves a bit fast so try to take good notes. He's VERY knowledgeable so you will learn a lot. I would definitely recommend him-excellent professor.

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PHILO2240
Dec 22, 2009

LOVED HIM! he really tries to get everyone involved but no one really answers or pays attention; makes you feel bad. other than that 5 2-4 pg papers and 2 tests and final. very nice man too, he moved a test for us because we had a chem test that day too, most professors wouldnt do that

4.0
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PHIL2240
Jan 6, 2010

really nice guy. has a droll (sorry only word that comes to mind) sense of humor thats easy to miss if you're not playing attention. TAKE NOTES!! very rarely read the textbook but did good by just writing down his comments on the articles. on the essays take a stance and argue it using logic. you should do fine.

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PHI2240
Jan 11, 2010

Dr. Henry is very wise and intelligent. Don't take notes because that will distract you from what he is saying. He will help you out.

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PHI2240
May 14, 2010

He is very kind and very understanding. 4-6 short papers 3 tests. I got an A. It is not the easiest class but, you do learn a lot about whats going on today. A must take

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PHI2240
Jun 16, 2010

Really chill dude. Takes the best 4 out of six essays. You can fall sleep in every class if you wanted. Very interesting material, he has all of his notes online. Must take.

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PHIL2240
Nov 6, 2010

LOVE him! Dr. Henry is extremely kind and understanding. He answers your emails immediately and is a good grader on papers. Exams aren't bad and neither are papers. You could fall asleep and he won't judge you. He's so chill. Wouldn't recommend anyone else!

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PHI1000
Apr 10, 2011

This was an online class only had to answer 2 questions a week on that weeks reading which r fairly short 6-8 pgs long only one group project, 2 exams very straight forward just do the work on time and will definetely get an A interesting material he knows his stuff, always responds quickly, highly recommended best online teacher i've taken so far

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PHIL1000
Dec 18, 2011

One of the best Professors in the university! I took the online course and he was very helpful, and on time with the discussions. Just stay focused and on track-read the assigned pages, and its an easy A class.

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HON2240
May 9, 2012

His vocie is monotonous. Dr Henry read 3 or 4 articles each time. I cannot really learn something from his lecture. He is a fair teacher. Two tests are takehome tests. you must write 3 of 5 papers.I recommend you to take his online courses, but do not take his lecture course. His lectures are boring and make me sleepy.

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HON2240
May 14, 2012

Dr. Henry is the most considerate professor at St. John's since he: provides outlines for the in class tests, counts the best 3 out of 5 essays and counts the final as only 20% of your final grade. Attendence is mandantory.Yes, class was at 7:30 in the morning but his lectures provoke thought and I found class interestering.Overall- a must take.

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PHIL1000
Aug 26, 2012

I took his online class. He is the kindest, most considerate professor there is. He takes special care of you and he is extremely fair. The work is fairly simple. TAKE HIM!

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HONPHIL2240
Mar 24, 2014

Not the easiest of professors but will help you if you ask for it. He is a really nice guy who truly cares about the subject. Take him if you can afford a B in his class. 3 papers out of 4 count and weekly work. 2 assignments per week which take around 40 mins to complete

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MEDIEVAPHILSOP
Grade: A+
May 5, 2014

We need professor like Dr. Henry, he is great, his class is a load of work, that is not difficult to do, and he is there to help you, he is very human. If you want to learn take him, he is good professor!

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PHIL2240
Grade: A-
Oct 8, 2014

I'm an average AA- student. And although I got an A- in his class, I was not satisfied because he's a harsh grader and I worked very very very hard in his class, I took a lot of time to prepare for his papers yet I felt as if he didn't give me the grade I deserve, NOT AN EASY A.

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HON1000C
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2014

I absolutely hated him. It felt like he targeted me personally on a few instances. 5 kids talked during the whole year and its so boring and not easy. If you can switch out DO IT NOW. Worst class ive ever taken

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HON1010C
Dec 31, 2014

If you pay attention during class, you don't need to really read anything and he also has notes online. Every test was an open book test and it is not that difficult. He wants a lot from the papers and grades it pretty harshly, never got higher than an A- , but wasn't too bad. He tries his best to sum up the readings in a interesting manner.

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HON1010C
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2015

Take him!!! Yes his lectures are long but they are interesting. He lets you use your notes on tests and on the final! Also you only have to do three of the four papers he assigns! You should go to every class and raise your hand every now and then to answer his questions because they count for 5 points which brought me from an A- to an A.

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HON2240
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2015

This class was a lot more work than I was expecting for an online class. There are discussion questions every week, 3 short papers (lowest grade gets dropped) and 1 long paper as well as a group project. There are also additional discussions if you are a pharmacy student. He can be a tough grader.

5.0
3.0
HON1010C
Grade: A
May 11, 2015

IGNORE ANY MEAN COMMENTS. Dr. Henry is an amazing professor. Though his lectures are long (and sometimes boring), he is the nicest guy. He loves philosophy, and he is so clear. His tests are open note, his papers are easy if you actually put effort in, and he cares about his students. TAKE HIM! Come to class or you won't know what's going on.

5.0
2.0
PHI49900
Grade: A-
Jun 22, 2015

Be ready to study

5.0
2.0
HON1010C100
Grade: B+
Jun 22, 2015

Extensive reading

4.0
2.0
HON2240
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2015

It's frustrating at times because it seems like a lot of reading but he gives you at least a week to do the work. The grading wasn't bad, he's pretty good. I never felt pressured to say a certain thing about anything, no matter how controversial. I got an A and I don't think I put more than an hour or two most weeks. I would recommend taking him.

5.0
2.0
HON2240C
Nov 25, 2015

Dr. Henry is an outstanding professor. He teaches you how to think and create logical and proper arguments. It's a lot of work but if you get into it, the class is very rewarding and you learn a lot of valuable knowledge. Will recommend to all. Fantastic class.

4.0
3.0
PHI3510
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2015

3 mandatory papers 2-3 pages. 2 take home tests. 1 final exam in class which is probably the toughest part. Dr Henry has a clear grading criteria and is very helpful and understanding. I would recommend him and certainly would take him again.

3.0
5.0
HON1010C
Dec 30, 2015

this class was honestly harder than chem to me. The lectures are long and boring, it is very difficult to stay engaged. Dr Henry helps you edit your papers via email which is nice. The tests are open book, but difficult. He is a harsh grader. I would not recommend this professor and I would not take him again.

5.0
4.0
HON1010C
May 26, 2016
Would take again

You definitely have to work for your grades in this class. I didn't read assigned readings because he reiterates everything in detail during his lectures, so make sure to take good notes since the exams are open book. His lectures can be boring, but I personally enjoyed the class overall.

1.0
4.0
HON1010C
Jul 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Honestly this class becomes a competition of who falls asleep quicker. It's an all-out snoozefest competition between the students, professor, and the lights snoozing due to the inactivity in the room because every is comatose. Good luck taking notes in a notebook! It will be covered in drool. Getting a drool protector for your laptop.

3.0
4.0
PHI2240
Grade: A
Aug 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Honestly, the most stressful class I ever took lol. You REALLY have to work for your grade. He is a meticulous grader, so reread your work to make sure they're actually answering the prompt. Even now, I vividly remember the nights I spent pulling out my hair trying to complete his assignments. I guess it was worth it since I managed to get an A.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
PHI2240
Oct 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This class was the most stressful class I've ever taken. Not only is this man monotone, he talks so softly that it's impossible to hear him say anything. Requires a lot of reading from the students. He's a super tough grader on essays, and his exams are difficult. Spends most of the class time reading from a book instead of discussing it. AVOID him

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
3.0
HON2010C
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2016
Would take again

I won't front, there was a quite a workload. However, he was a great lecturer and cared deeply for his students. He was always willing to help students become better writers. If you work hard, it will definitely reflect. If you want to actually learn metaphysics TAKE HIM. If you want to just mess around then do not take this class.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
PHI2240
Dec 4, 2016
Would take again

Definitely have to work for your grade, but it isn't so bad. You can email him for feedback before officially submitting an essay. Three essays and open book exams. Just be there and take decent notes and you really can't go wrong.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
ENGL4316
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Dr Henry is a really great teacher. She is very passionate about what she teaches. Her passion can sometimes come off harsh, but passion is what makes a great teacher. Talk to her if you need help, just don't wait until the last week of school, she will not help you then. She makes you think and challenges ideas!

Tough Grader
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
PHI2240
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

I thought Henry was a pretty good teacher. All exams are open-book so just make sure you outline your notes really well before the exams. Going to class is useless because he reads from the textbook and his grading can get tough with the papers. But overall, if you do the work, the class isn't hard at all.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
PHI3500
Apr 1, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Henry is nice and knows a lot about ancient philosophy. His lectures can get really boring though. Papers are a lot of work and you have to be concise. Tests are all take home and a lot of writing as well. Overall nice teacher but a lot of reading and work. Take only if you really love philosophy.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
HON1010C
Apr 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Henry is the worst professor I've taken so far in my studies at St. John's. I would dread going to his class every day because it was always the same; a lecture from start to finish with bare minimal human interaction with his students. Whenever we would answer his rhetorical godforsaken questions, he would tear us apart and leave nothing left.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
HON1010C
Apr 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lectures will be boring, but he knows his stuff. Don't be tricked by the open book exams, you'll spend so much time going through your notes trying to find something that he never talked about in class. Grades very tough, thought the class would be an easy A because it's an introductory Philosophy but I thought wrong. Nice enough guy

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
HON1010C
May 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The most boring class I have ever taken in my life. Great guy but he just talks straight through for 1.5 hrs. Otherwise, 4 papers, only need to hand in 3. A couple online quizzes. Two major tests and final, all open book. Never paid attention in class but read & annotated the notes he posts online and used those for the exams, always got over a 95.

Respected
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
1.0
PHI2240
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

4 Papers, Drops one, open note exams (3 Exams) (Midterm, 2nd Test is Take home, final), no quizzes, GO TO OFFICE HOURS, he will boost your grades, he is the most caring professor I have ever had, doesn't take attendance, you can literally never go to class and get an A, just hand in your papers and take home exams.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
2.0
4.0
HON1010C
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very boring class and I could barely hear what he says. 4 papers but you only have to do 3. Open book midterm and final. He grades kinda hard. You don't have to read because he goes over the reading in depth in class. My least favorite class from freshman year.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PHI2240C
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Great guy, I don't understand why his rating is so low. There's a lot of papers, go to office hours, that shows care and effort. Turned my paper from a B- to an A-. Ask him a lot of questions, correct your papers and base it off what he wants, and you'll get what you want. Tests: 3 (Open Notes (2) + 1 take home) Papers: 4, 1 gets dropped

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
3.0
4.0
PHI2240
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class is very boring. He literally summarizes articles and what other philosophers believe about an issue. He is a tough grader and his papers require A LOT of reading and research. If you don't like writing, don't take his class. His class is not bad but if you have other class options, don't choose this one bc this one can get overwhelming.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
5.0
ETHICSANDHEALT1
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Hands down the hardest class I have taken at St. John's. Henry is not ready to play with any of ya'll so get ready to work. He's genuinely interested in the topics he teaches, but it's a terrible delivery. Hard to stay awake. Prepare to read. Prepare to write. You will learn a thing or two. If you don't put in the work, don't expect to do well.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
PHI3000C
Apr 28, 2018
Would take again

Dr. henry is honestly a great teacher. Im surprised he doesnt have a 4 or better. He gives INSANELY detailed reviews for tests, telling you exactly what you need to study. He also is very caring, and drops things like quiz avergaes if they would hurt you, but adds it if it helps. Hes very passionate about the subject, and is very knowledgeable.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PHI3510
May 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely terrible. Final """exam""" had mulitiple sections specifically requiring 750-1000 word answers! Sad!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
HON1010C
Oct 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Henry is not a bad teacher, if you get him youll probably be okay. If you really want to pass I suggest sitting towards the front as you can barely hear him half the time, and the lectures are usually boring. Theres not much point in reading the textbook as he recites it in detail in class.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
1000C
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher. Syllabus says you need the textbook, but you don't. Just show up to class and pay attention in class. Read the files on the content page and you'll get an A.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
HON1010C
Dec 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I didn't enjoy this class at all. really boring lectures and it was hard to pay attention. 3 Tests that are all short answer/essay questions. take someone else if you can.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
HON1010C
Grade: B-
Dec 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very respected, but his tests were solely based on whether you knew the material or not. You can always find a way to BS through philosophy, but there's only so much you can BS. The final was open book which was great, but somehow I still didn't do very well. Knows a lot about philosophy and loves the subject, but personally I found it difficult.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
PHI2240C
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

Very interesting Medical Ethics topics of which I didn't know most of them until this class. Dr. Henry made it convenient for us to express our opinions on the topics through his tests and papers. He also gives interesting comments and feedback on papers. I personally enjoyed this class, though you have to read a lot, study and work hard to pass.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
HON1010C
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Henry is a very good professor who has a great knowledge of philosophy. The class however is difficult. It requires a lot of studying and thought. There are some online quizzes, papers, and exams. The final was open book.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
3000C
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

ABSOLUTELY the worst professor that I have ever had at St. John's. He makes no attempt to engage students throughout the class, and his lectures are long and boring. He is a highly intelligent man who should only be teaching upper level graduate courses. Impossible Quizzes, terribly useless, and will hurt your GPA. THANKS FOR NOTHING DR. HENRY!!!

Respected
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
3000C
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is just awful. The worst grader i have ever encountered. Two exams that are 50% of your grade which he grades tough on. Just a terrible professor overall. Avoid at all costs.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHI3000C
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Henry does not do a good job explaining the material. All he does is post them online. You have to read a lot for this class and there is a long quiz every other week

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHI3000
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

You are on you own with this professor. He does not do any sort of teaching at ALL. Not one lecture upload, not a powerpoint, not any helpful material. Just a bunch of extremely long and heavy readings for quizzes and test. He emails once every two weeks to remind us due dates. You will spend way more hours for this class than others. Avoid him.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
HON1010C
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Lecture heavy, but corresponding notes that summarize the topics are posted for students to review. Very nice and extremely knowledgable. A few papers, quizzes, and tests, so the workload is a little heavy. You have to pay attention and take notes to do well, but he does a really good job at being thorough.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
HON1010C
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He will talk for every minute during your class, from start to finish. If you're not interested in philosophy, you will definitely be bored. Doesn't grade harsh though, just if you can support your argument well. You don't need to read the lecture material because he just goes over it in class and it's word for word what he uploads online.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
HON2240
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst Professor I have ever encountered at St. Johns. The reading for his class will be more than all your other classes combined. Spent hours upon hours doing the readings for his class for each homework (and theres a lot of them). If you wanna work ur butt off with no reward then take this class.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
HON1010C
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Rough. Lectures were so boring and information was covered so fast. 3 tests and 4 writing assignments. writing assignments were easy but the tests were very difficult. if you love lectures where the professor does not acknowledge you, his class is perfect.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
HON2240C
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 19, 2022

took Henry asynch, not really a lecture given but rather a slew of reading+discussion posts due. LOTS of reading, I put in more work for this class than some of my other classes and his grading rubric is unclear to everyone. No one gets 10/10 on his discussion posts but rather bizzare numbers like 9.1 or 9.2. 4 essays, lots of research

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
5.0
HON2240C
Grade: A-
May 12, 2022

He never gives 100s so your grade will easily end up as an A-. He only gives 100s to people who agree with his beliefs and doesn't give any extra credit. he gives four short papers and one long paper and a bunch of discussion posts but is never satisfied even though he never teaches anything.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
PHI3000C
Dec 15, 2022

Dr. Henry was not the worst professor, but the class was hard. He assigned online quizzes and the second test was online and open-book. That being said, it is very difficult to find the answers and his in-person tests were a lot of writing. He is very sweet and did offer a retake for one of the tests, and he also posts all the notes.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PHI1000C
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2023
Would take again

Never read textbook, I stopped reading mid-semester. Only attend each lecture and write a transcript of what he says in class. He summarizes don't waste time reading. 2 two online pop quizzes. One test was closed book, midterm and final are open notes. He grades exams/quizzes thoroughly. 5 papers assigned,4 papers required. Easy grader on papers.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
HON1010C
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2023

Make sure you attend all of the lectures. You don't need to do the readings. Just take notes when he talks in class. 4/5 but he would've been a 5/5 professor if he had ppt slides or something to follow in class. Papers and exams/quizzes are graded somewhat arbitrarily but you don't get a grade less than 85 as long as you submitted something.

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
HON1010C
Grade: A
May 2, 2023
Would take again

the class is an easy pass if you truly apply yourself, attend every class, read the modules, and take notes on everything he says in his lectures. he truly is a sweet man, maybe PowerPoint presentations would help a lot of people follow along, but I didn't have an issue with the old school chalkboard.

Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
1000C
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2023

be honest were only taking this class cus we have to. if u want an easy pass, dont take this class. its asynchronous but he gives so much work every week, 3 papers, several discussion posts, quizzes every week (they should be called tests instead), 2 exams and a final. its incredibly time consuming and unnecessary for a gen-ed class

Lots of homework
So many papers
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
1000C
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2023

He's not a bad guy, he's caring enough and lenient enough if you reach out. It's just so work-heavy for an online course, it takes up so much time that I would have spent on major-related courses. It's not an easy A for sure, and probably not worth it unless you have an interest in philosophy/humanities. He doesn't give 100s but mostly 90s so good.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
PHI1000C
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2023

If you're a STEM major, do yourself a favor and don't take this class because you will be spending LOTS of time here (THIS IS ONLINE). You will be doing constant work without clear grading criteria. Sometimes he puts comments on your work, and sometimes he doesn't. He's passionate, but you WILL do constant readings.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
HON1010C
Grade: A-
Nov 2, 2024
Would take again

The lectures can be dry, but if you attend class, take notes, and use resources like Unstuck ai, you'll do well. Tests are challenging, but the open-book final is a saving grace. Overall, an engaging class if you put in the work.

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