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A great teacher... Very knowledgeable about many things. Very influencial also!!! Two thumbs up, very high!!!
I really liked her teaching style. She is very helpfull and understanding. Her classess are fun and entertaining
Great teacher very easy to learn from and always willing to help.
Though Provoking, Intersting, Fun - 3 words that describe how all classes should be.
she is always willing to helpout when you need it. there is alot of extra credit. she makes class very intresting if you pay attention in class and take note you will pass
unlimited extra credit
one of the best teachers i've had. extremely knowledgeable about several aspects of philosophy. not afraid to go off-topic, and always open to ideas from students.
Great teacher all around!!!!!
Great person, really wants you to learn the basics on Philosophy. Great teaching method, she does not intimidate her students. Really knowledgeable about the world. She speaks her mind and knows what she is taking about.
Best professor I ever had. Really likes teaching about logic and makes it easy to understand. Extra credit for homework made it easy to do well in the class. Best class I ever took! Highly recommended.
Made this difficult class easy to understand and fun to participate in. She knows her info and is truly an enjoyable teacher. I wanted to give up in the beginning but she made sure I understood. One of the best teachers I've ever had, has a true passion for what she is doing and her students.
She really helped me to see the interesting side of philosophy. Definetly recommend
She really is a good teacher as well as an interesting person. She's lived all over the globe and hearing her talk about it is really interesting. Class structure is comfortable and she allows for plently of extra credit.
Hands-down the best teacher I've ever had. I'm still using concepts I learned in her class over a year later! Nicoleta, you rock!
awesome class- makes you think. she explains things clearly and in a way that makes you understand the premiss behind it. plus she's hot.
This was the hardest class I've ever taken and the teacher constantly talked about being a vegetarian and did her best to persuade us into her beliefs. Seriously the class was logic not "why not to wear fur".
Awesome teacher. Made things apear difficult but walked up through things with ease. Highly recommend.
Great teacher!
Best. Teacher. Ever.
Very fun teacher. Had her for Phil 100,120,130. Tests are not hard if you show up to class. Not much homework only minor reading required. No attendance taken.
I have never had such an amazing teacher. Brilliant and very helpful. She knows her stuff and will go over it with you until you understand. She has seriously changed my life. Thank you Professor Apostol. I wish I could take more classes with you.
She is an amazing teacher. She is the best teacher I ever had. She made the class fun and interesting. There was lots of extra credit and the tests were very simple if you paid attention in class. Just all around an awesome class. I would highly recommend it. Makes an effort to know all students personally. Always willing to help if you make time.
She is an amazing teacher. She is the best teacher I ever had. She made the class fun and interesting. There was lots of extra credit and the tests were very simple if you paid attention in class. Just all around an awesome class. I would highly recommend it. Makes an effort to know all students personally. Always willing to help if you make time.
Ms. Apostol is a heroic educator and I look up to her so much. She's a genuis and a saint! My favorite by far :)
She definitely tries to give as much information as possible. Allowing the students to make decisions on their own.
omg Nicoleta is so awesome!!! she's funny, interesting, smart as hell, and nice. i get bored in class easily, and i found that in her class, i always paid attention, she's cool as hell and makes logic so easy and interesting!!! easy A and fun.
She is very insightful and she always makes you think. I almost became a vegeterian because of her.
she is a great teacher!! i loved her and i would definately take her again. there is some reading but she goes through it. there are only 2 tests and a final and she gives you plenty of extra credit opportunities!!
Amazing teacher. Kept me on the edge of my seat each class period. Very easy to get a good grade if you just pay attention in class and do the required readings.
AAAAAAAAAAAA++++ One of the best teahcers I have ever had in college. If you do the reading which are pretty long, take good notes, and review for tests you will get an A. Easy Class I even got a 3 out of 30 on a quiz and she took it off. Very nice,helpful,energetic, & clear teacher. Easy AAA. Dont even have to be there much.
I love her and if your interensted in the subject or not you will be when you are done with the class!!! Go to class take notes and youll do fine
She was an unbelieviblely great help. Always willing to help if you didn't understand. A+ teacher. Cares about her students and if they are learning.
SHE IS A WONDERFUL TEACHER!!!!!!!! VERY HELPFULL!!!!! you should really take her....
YOU WILL BE MISSING OUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE HER AS A TEACHER!!! She is a great teacher!! Her lessons will definitly have a positive affect on you, even beyond the classroom. She teaches interesting topics and brings in lots of outside materials. She has a slight Romanian accent, but it is still VERY easy to understand her.
she's super easy, she may start off a little crazy but she's romanian. you can totally cheat on her exams and she doesnt' care. but you need to come to class to do well. and she will try to convert you to be a vegetarian. other than that, she's really cool and easy and you are guarenteed an A if you do the work which is only exams, really easy.
She is very helpful and probably one of the most understanding and down to earth teachers at COD. She makes learning fun and challenges the students to really think about life. She also doesn't force her students into anything. The book is used a lot for readings, but not much at all in class. You'll need the book though.
Nicoleta, is great. This class will make you feel like you have more power. It has already helped me personally, in arguments with my freinds. She does however go on some crazy/cool tangents, that depending on where you lie on the subject could make you angry. She dosn't mean to piss you off she, is just opinonated. I personally found them neat
She's absolutely awesome! I took her class before two times a week for two hours and I never wanted it to end because it was so interesting. She knows so much about so much and she's incredibly funny. However if you're looking for a class thats just memorizing info and then spitting it back on a test dont take this class. You actually have to think
This teacher rocks! Without a doubt one of the best professors I have ever had. She knows how to keep your attention, very attentive listener and excellent teacher. She makes difficult courses easy and understandable. A++ in my book.
One of the best teachers.
Nicoleta is by far the best teacher I have had. She made it fun and she made us all understand. She really put her heart in to teaching and she wants everyone to get it. I would highly recommend her as a teacher. No homework, a few quizzes and such. I love her!!!!
Wonderful teacher. Clearly knows her field very well and teaches broadly, not from a book. Lots of useful information aquired that is both useful to life and school. She gets you to reason well, not just memorize. Highly recommended.
Well she's most interesting and smartest teacher i've ever had. She makes everyone to start thinking.
AWESOME teacher.. My favorite by far.. wish all teachers were like her.. all you have to do is attend, read a few pages, take breaks, and maybe even earn yourself some EC points.. keeps class rockin'.. will work with u to help u get ur A.. no quizzes, just 2 exams.. has a great sense of humor.. u wont regret taking her!
shes an amazing teacher, knows what shes talking about, funny, will help u get an A, u dont really need a book, lots of extra credit, no homework, just 2 exams, you'll love her!
So I'm in my 3rd class with her right now and I plan on taking Business Ethics in the summer with her just because. She's hilarious and so damn smart - I like going to her class even though attendence isnt required. Because of her I became a vegetarian- not because she forces it but it just made sense to me after her class. amazing teacher!
Shes is a very good teahcer. she know exactly what she is talking about. You kinda have to read the readings she tells you. Her test are all essay format and they are all pretty much based on the readings and what u got from them.
fanastic professor. made me want to come to the class. she has the class laughing every time we meet. very smart, she knows her stuff. open note on every test. probably the best teacher I have had to this point.
She was an amazing teacher! I absolutely loved her class. She really knows how to teach and you really learn something in her class. You do need to study the book, but she lets you use your notes and book. By far the greatest and most nicest teacher I had! Thank you so much Professor Apostol for making learning fun!
She is a very interesting teacher and has a lot of viewpoints that will make you think. She was nice and helpful. You will need to get used to the accent though. Our class discussions often went off topic, but it was very enjoyable. You will need to attend class to get a good grade, but she is easy to work with overall.
OMG!!!! i took her over summer & loved her i failed the first test but i still had a B in the class bc 2 extra credit assignments tht were easy logic problems u dont have 2 get right jus hve 2 try lol plus she gives 2pts a day for attending class there are only 2 tests. the 2nd test was way easier.dont need 2 read she lectures whts on the test
she was a pretty straight teacher i went to class everyday because what she teached was exactly on the test plus all the tests are open notes so its pretty easy. we never used the book at all and she tells that to you in the beginning of the semester. but yeah id def recommend her!
Her classes are very insightful, but the tests are more difficult than what some of the other ratings might make it seem, or at least she is a tough grader. It was a pleasure to be in her class, I learned a lot more than my grade probably reflected, though.
very good teacher, i learned allot
Nicoleta is intelligent and delightful. LOGIC is a difficult class, but she does her best to make it understandable. As for hotness, she is very attractive and has a sexy European accent. I'm not in school to stare at attractive teachers, but, when the opportunity presents itself, it is a welcome bonus.
She has a lot of information to share! lots of little facts, not always pertaining to the subject but interesting none the less. do the extra credit, it helps alot. has an accent but just pay attention and you will understand
She was a great teacher and trys hard to help you understand everything that goes on in the class. One thing you really need to do is practice each of the methods that she gives you. I got caught up on one and it ended up causing me to lose ten points on a test. Other than taht she is very fun and she deffintley knows the topic and how to teach
THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!! She's very helpful, puts everything we're supposed to know on blackboard, and she is ridiculously funny. Even though she talks fast and has an accent, she's very easy to understand, after awhile. Plus, she gives you extra credit. My favorite teacher by far! :D
There is no book for the class, so you have to be there in order to pass the quizzes & test. She's not as easy as everyone has made her out to be. Most of the time everyone talked before class trying to figure out the hw assignments because they were hard to follow. The only way people did so well in her class was because of the extra credit given.
Great, awesome teacher! one of the best at COD! Loved her class! Prior to taking her I wasn't interested in Philosophy at all, but after taking her class, I ended up loving Philosophy! Has small accent, but you can totally understand her! Loved her stories from Romania! Very funny & extrmely knowledgeable! Taker her class! She funny & rocks!!! :)
Take her and you won't regret it! Extremely funny, always has funny stories and the way she tells them will make you keep laughing! Awesome teacher! My favorite teacher from COD! : )
She is just awesome. I wish she would teach all of my classes.
She is a great teacher! She connects much of the philosophy to modern day issues. It helps you apply what you learned out in the real world. You become lightened in a way! I recommend her class! First test is somewhat hard and may seem impossible, but she's very fair in grading! You learn so much!
She is Awesome
Talks/rambles a ton. I showed up to class every day and still thought she graded hard for an intro level class. Inserts her own opinions into lectures and expects you to agree with her. Her hw assignments are ridiculous.
this is the best most intersesting class cod will have.
Absolutely amazing teacher
This teacher rocks! She is sooo smart and keeps it very interesting. She is very laid back but really unique. She does everything off the top of her head, no text book!!! She sometimes gets off the topic (Thank God!) and that's really when it gets interesting. Cool and awesome professor!!!
I feel like I learned nothing about Philosophy. She talks more about history, politics, science and her own personal life. Funny anecdotes, but I didn't pay for that. Easy, but useless.
Very easy tests, along with a lenient grading system and many extra credit options. To be honest, Apostol is a very smart woman who could challenge her students more if she wanted to. My intro to philosophy class was more challenging and rewarding. But to people who are looking for an "easy" class with basically no homework or papers, this is it.
She is very nice. No textbooks needed, she gave you all needed reading materials online. Gave plenty of opportunity to get a good grade. Very laid back and not pushy. It's your grade and you have to work for it. I would without a doubt take her again. Really hard to fail to her class.
AFT-Ethics Class was interesting, no need for textbook. Sometimes difficult to understand when she starts talking fast. I might take a different one of her classes.
Niocleta is a wizard. Take this class. Everything is provided, no text book (Yay!). This class will make you think. One of the fairest instructors at CoD to date. Almost impossible to fail.
She was an unfair grader. I tried my hardest to understand the readings since it was an online class and every assignment I did she completely ripped it apart. I tried my best and her comments were extremely rude and unnecessary. If your not a wiz at philosophy i would not take her as an instructor.
Great professor. Smart and knows a lot about business. Class was in business ethics, overall very interesting. Assignments are clear. Attendance is not required but I learned a lot from being in class because she explains well and shares lots of stories that make sense with the subject. You do presentations at the end.
Nicoleta is one of the best teachers I've ever had. She is fair, genuinely cares about whether her students are learning, and never EVER makes you feel dumb for asking (tons) of questions. Gives plenty of opportunities for extra credit on tests. I loved her logic class :)
if you really want to learn something then go ahead and take her....she is best teacher...good sense of humor.
She is a wonderful professor. Her teaching style is well suited for logic. If you want to learn and understand logic her class is the one to take. You have to attend class otherwise you won't understand the material on your own. Extra credit is offered.
She's very intelligent and know whats she's talking about. Very lenient about rules, but you can tell she loves what she does. Not your regular philosophy class, I learned more about our generation today than i did about the old philosophers but i'm not complaining!
She provides all neccesary reading materials via pdf or links so you dont need a book at all! Her romainine accent is a bit thick but other wise great instructor
Fantastic professor. She knows exactly what she is talking about and explains everything in a way that allows all students to understand. Sometimes she starts talking about things that don't really matter, but she is very interesting and intelligent. I am definitely going to take her again.
I took Reasoning online last year. Apostol is very clear with her instructions, and she answered quickly every email I sent her. Very generous curve at the end of class, she added lots of extra credit. Quizzes have no deadline so you can finish early or start late, very flexible. TAKE!
very passionate and insightful teacher. Had an exam online and one in class as well as a paper and extra credit. She has everything outlined and easily accessible no need for textbook too is a plus. I enjoyed her lectures even though for ex I disagreed with her stance on homeless people and giving them $. Im in college I have -$ Take her if you can
No a difficult class, very interesting subject. Ms Apostol is very helpful, gives extra credit and answers emails quickly. I finished the coursework in less than two months because she makes it very flexible. You learn a lot.
This teacher is exceptional. Her lectures are interesting and entertaining. She does a great job helping you prepare for her tests and allows some testing online. She is one of the kindest, most interesting people I have ever met. A true humanitarian and a great professor
This course was interesting and did not have a lot of work. A total of 10 online quizzes, a paper, and final project. Her response time for emails can be lengthy but she will get back to you. Everything is online and no textbook required. There is a lot of reading but worth it in the end. Would take again.
Mrs. Apostol is amazing! Her class is excellent. You take 10 online quizzes (which are easy if you studyknow the material), 2 tests 1 out of class and 1 in class and then you take the final online and she also gives you a writing assignment before-hand. She gives a lot of extra credit and curves. She's very witty and insightful! Wonderful teacher!
Professor Apostol exceeded my expectations. She provided great feedback on HW assignments. She was quick with responses to questions. Very well organized. Syllabus was very clear. Read read read and you will be well prepared for the quizzes.
I have not met Ms. Apostol in person but, through the online course and through email, she has been very nice and helpful. Her class syllabus is clear and understandable. She sends reminders when quizzes and assignments are near the due date. She encourages to finish the assignments to ensure that the students don't fall behind. Strongly recommend!
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CLASS. I have been struggling and reached out for help, all she said was "study harder" and tried to defend her teaching abilities. (Which I never questioned). Material is confusing and hard to understand, she wrote one of the textbooks that is required and I felt that it was practically useless. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!
Grading criteria is hard to understand. Extra help is not offered. Book is not easy to understand.
teacher talks too fast and doesn't allow students to see the notes/slides to study for, for tests on blackboard. Makes students buy a book form her instead of going through the library. Has no clear instructions. I asked for help multiple times and have been ignored. I do not recommend this teacher at all. She's rude and has no care if struggling.
Really tough class, 4 hours of straight lecture. Does not let you access the ppts that she shows during class, outside of class. Makes you buy a book from her instead of the book store that is only online, unless u wait 51 days for it to ship. The quizzes/tests are online and are very unclear which is which. I would not take this professor again.
Really interesting class and very knowledgeable professor. She's also funny and approachable. Several online quizzes with extra credit and open book, one paper, one group presentation. She keeps it interesting and gives good examples because she also has degree in economics or finance. Not easy class but not difficult to get an A either.
Took Ethics 1100 with Prof. A. Quizzes, discussions and a paper. You can work at your own pace. She answers questions pretty fast but all is straightforward because quizzes are direct from book and account for most of the grade. You can work at your pace but there deadlines. I finished the course early because all quizzes open on the first day.
Professor Apostol was a very nice teacher, and this is the second online class that I took with her. She replied to my e-mails in a timely manner, and also helped me understand the writing prompt when I didn't entirely understand it. I think she is a good teacher. Its kind of a tougher online class but the dates are spread nicely so it's not rushed
Very straightforward, no-nonsense teacher. Class is just about as difficult as any philosophy class. I also took Intro to Philo with her a few semesters ago in class, she is very energetic, tells awesome stories, her lectures are really inspirational and she is funny, also very caring. Take her in class or you miss a lot! She changed my life.
Majority of my classmates grades, including myself dropped for A's to B's ! Emailed 2 times out of the whole semester, isn't clear on what she wants; and has a terrible attitude!!!
online, quizzes with open book, one easy assignment
Learned a lot. She offers extra credit, the quizzes are all open from start of semester so I finished a month early. Answers emails quickly. Discussion board topics are cool. Pretty easy A if you read.
Super nice! I wrote my paper at the last minute so was not very good, she gave me a bad grade but I explained to her what happened. She let me redo it and basically showed me every sentence that was right and which was wrong and why and showed me in the book where exactly to look to apply theory. I'm taking her again next semester
I like this class because it's not your typical online class where you can just google answers and get by. She actually makes you work for your grade. The majority of her quiz/exam answers are NOT on google HOWEVER if you read the book you will do just fine. She gives tons of extra credit and is very encouraging! LOVED her discussion topics!
She is the best. If you like to think, take this class. Take into account that you are going to college so read and study the lectures. You need to really understand the topics and you will do great. I recommed her
Very difficult class, not your typical online class. Does not respond to emails that often. Very confusing material from the book, not easy to understand. There's no extra help except for: "study harder", like thanks that's very helpful.
Maybe she's a better teacher in person, but I wasn't a huge fan of her. Her quiz answers didn't make sense to me, and when I emailed her for clarification, her justifications were contradictory to what the book told us. It was an online course so it's test and discussion heavy. It also wasn't as philosophy-based as I would have liked it to be.
Very fair, clear grading criteria. You don't have to submit work every week, only about 3-4 deadline for the semester but you can finish early as I did even in a 8 week class. My first philosophy class and I really liked the articles and the forum discussion. Answers to quizzes from book but be sure to read before taking quiz or hard to find them
Earlier reviews say that this professor didnt require a book but now she makes you buy TWO. I am not an ethics major, but I have to spend most of my time reading over 20 pages for one quiz only to get 70% on them. Her lectures are pointless and have nothing to do with the quizzes. Makes you stay until the very last minute class ends. Dont take!!!
I'm not sure who the previous rater is referring to but you do not need two books and she only teaches online. The class is quite easy but you have to read. All tests are open at the beginning of the semester so I am now far ahead because I plan to finish the course early. Only a few deadlines. Extra credit offered.
I took her online class this summer and it went really well. You are expected to read every chapter and then you will take a timed quiz on each. She gives you more than enough time to finish the quizzes so there is no need to stress about it. I would highly recommend even though there are a lot of quizzes and homework! All open book.
Clear expectations, pretty light course load. Quizzes are not hard if you pay attention during the reading. Responded to emails in an appropriate time and was helpful.
Professor Apostol is one of the laziest professor I seen. Shes takes 4-5 days to respond back to emails and be ready to read. Quizzes on every chapter and one paper
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
54%
Textbook Required
93%
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