3.5

Richard Brown

Philosophy - LaGuardia Community College

3.5
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
40%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

40%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

38

4

15

3

12

2

5

1

18

What Students Say

Very sarcastic and rude to students

HUP112 - 1.0 rating

I got an A- but i had to force myself to go the extra mile to get it

SSY101 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

47%

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Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 25 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
C+ (3)
Drop/Withdrawal (3)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(3)C(4)D(7)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 33 reported grades
A: 10
C+: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 3
B: 3
Common Tags
Tough grader (16)
Lots of homework (14)
Get ready to read (12)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (9)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Gives good feedback (6)
Tough Grader (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
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HUP120

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SEYS101

4.5

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4.2

Reviews (88)
5.0
1.0
HUPSECT
Dec 12, 2007

Awesome professor, easy to understand, great topic (philosophy), great guy and he's a total cutie!

5.0
1.0
HUP101
Apr 1, 2008

Professor Brown is pretty easy going. He makes a lot of jokes and popular pop refrences that intellectuals might not get. If you cannot pass his class, then you don't have a brain and you are lazy.

4.0
3.0
HUP101
Aug 26, 2008

HE IS AN EASY GOING GUY. ALSO APPEALING TO THE EYES. MAKE SURE YOU READ BEFORE YOU GO TO CLASS CAUSE YOU ARE DEFINITELY GOING TO GET A QUIZ. HE GIVES YOU EXTRA CREDIT. THE FIRST EXAM MIGHT BE A LITTLE CHALLENGING BUT IT CAN BE DONE. I GOT A A- IN THE CLASS AND I THOUGHT IT WAS CHALLENGING FOR ME BUT I GOT THRU IT AND SO CAN YOU. VERY FUNNY ALSO.

5.0
3.0
HUM102
Nov 28, 2008

Cool guy..really made material interesting

3.0
5.0
HUP101
Dec 16, 2008

Extremely difficult professor. Boring! The philosophy department or HIM need to make intro to philosophy interesting. He is a Hard grader.. He's never happy with anything...

4.0
4.0
HUP101
Dec 16, 2008

His class requires constant attention. material he covers is challenging and exams are not easy either. i would take his class again but his class is not easy. Nice guy over all.

4.0
5.0
HUP101
Feb 19, 2009

He is a very smart professor trying to teach a hard class to not always willing students. Its a hard topic, but he seems concerned when students don't understand. I think one would get more out of the class if they spoke up. If you want to take a class that seems like you are at a 4 yr.school then take him. Not an easy grader.

3.0
5.0
HUP101
Jul 27, 2009

This professor is hard and has a very different way of teaching. however he is not bad to look at wich makes it a little better. He is very competent and knowledgeble, i will recomend him to other students but be ready to work hard. but remember he is cute in a different way wich makes the class easier.

3.0
5.0
PHIL101
Mar 7, 2009

Im not saying that he s stupid because he s not, but the way he make you feel that way every time you ask something is not cool.Only when somebody cames from outside he plays a great guy.His exams are tottaly over the top and unnecesarly hard-waisting a time

5.0
5.0
HUP101
Jul 30, 2009

i took two classes with Prof Brown. You need to work hard but won't regeret this class. I learned a lot (and different) things from his class, Highly recommended..two take home exam, final will be in class.

4.0
3.0
HUP102
Aug 7, 2009

Intelligent, tries hard to make his class interesting. Gives online tests that facilitate group cheating but you cannot help but learn something in his class.

5.0
1.0
HUP101
Sep 19, 2009

how could you think this professor is hard? he teaches students the way college students should be taught. if you really want to learn philosophy he's the professor you should take. if you're incapable of thinking and want the easy way out do not take philosophy at all because it is not for you.

1.0
5.0
HUP120
Dec 7, 2009

omg seriosuly if you wanna get an A in his Clase, i say take him and you wont get it..he has a complete differnt way of doin stuff. no good he fail half of the class..but his cool thot

1.0
5.0
HUP101
Dec 10, 2009

very bad professor. don't take him he's a hard-grader. half of the class got F.

5.0
5.0
HUP101
Dec 13, 2009

Wow a lot of crybabies around here! Sure he is hard and you do have to work to get an A but it is possible.

3.0
4.0
HUP101
Dec 19, 2009

This Professor is HARD, but A is possible. Just do all the assigned work, and submit all the extra credits. Would I take him again? You ask? NO.

3.0
5.0
PHIL105
Dec 23, 2009

Well, first off.. after EVERY reading comes a quiz..his explanations seem clear until you get the test he sets his standards high even if you write word for word HIS explanation. I hate his grading technique nice guy but he makes you work like crazy not an easy class at all I found his class confusing he gives lots of extra credit though

5.0
3.0
HUP101
Dec 20, 2009

If you're lazy this class isnt for you. If you like challenging college level courses (which laguardia rarely offers)then this professor is perfect for the job. His course was interesting and insightful. loved it!

5.0
3.0
HUP104
Jan 4, 2010

Awesome

5.0
5.0
HUP101
Apr 26, 2010

My favorite.

4.0
5.0
HUP1404
Jun 21, 2010

Take lots of Notes, read all things he gives and you will pass. he talks fast and its hard to gather notes but try your best. :)

4.0
3.0
HUP101
Jul 17, 2010

I hate philosophy! He is soostrict about 4 absences!! He will fail u! I didn't take the final, I already knew I wouldn't pass the test. It was too late for me to withdraw the class when I first realized philosophy wasn't forvme. So w.e I'm not losin sleep over it.

4.0
2.0
HUP101
Nov 30, 2010

Gives an extreme amount of extra credit! :) Take notes or get a recorder and youll be fine. He is very knowledgeable and i would recommend it for people who are looking for a challenge.

5.0
5.0
HUP105
Feb 3, 2011

Epic!!! Best Prof. EVER!!!

4.0
4.0
RELIG1
Feb 14, 2011

EH... he's not horrible, he's a cool gu, i thought his phil of religion was sooo boring and just a boring topic all together..i'm not sure if a diff prof could have made it better but ohwell lesson learned phil was not the way to go, i realized after taking this class

5.0
3.0
ETHIC1442
Mar 4, 2011

I took this pof online and i passed with an A-. If u hav good writing skills this is the class 4 u because there are alot of essays that really requires u 2 know and UNDERSTAND the lesson. and the axtra credit? MIND BLOWING..he gives alot! it will def boost ur grade. great ONLINE teacher..dont know how well he is in the classroom :)

5.0
4.0
HUP101
Aug 15, 2011

Let me just say I am not a fan of Philosophy... BUT Prof. Brown is extremely helpful when it comes to answering questions about his exams. Gives lots of extra credit and homework, all of which can make or break ur grade so my advise is to do all the extra credit and do all the homework's. Most importantly ASK QUESTIONS!

5.0
2.0
PHIL101
Sep 7, 2011

he is an amazing professor, the only one who sparked my interest in philosophy. As long as you are willing to work hard in his class you should be fine. and he is knowledgeable. he does hate lateness. if you want to feel the burn of what a 4-year college's intro to philosophy would be like, then he is your guy.

4.0
2.0
HUP103
Dec 2, 2011

I must say I had no prior interest in philosophy, and it remained so after taking the class. The workload was heavy, had to write up two to four page-essay every week and it became pain in the back as it went by. If you're not genuinely interested in, or understand the subject don't take him. He's a lenient grader though.

5.0
3.0
HUP101
Dec 14, 2011

He is super knowledgible. You work very hard in the class. A lot of homework assignments. You have to put in the work but you get a lot in return. The class is super intresting and the way he explains it is brilliant! he is also very funny and nice. i would deff recomend this proffesor if you want to feel productive and actually learn!!

2.0
5.0
HUP101
Feb 5, 2012

Took his class online. Learned everything through his online lectures. It was very difficult to understand some concepts. Tests are very long and not easy at all. Regular assignments are due weekly but are not that hard to do.

5.0
2.0
HUP104
Jun 20, 2012

I love this professor! The best professor in philosophy. He makes it really interesting and fun. He explains everything and if you don't understand, he has no problem explaining it all over again. Very patient, amusing and interesting! Take him, he makes it worth it being in class!

2.0
4.0
HUP1410
Jun 11, 2012

Good teacher, wasn't too helpful in explaining concepts, which some were very confusing! as long as you do your weekly assignments and extra credits on exams, you should be fine!

5.0
1.0
HUP1441
Jun 21, 2012

He's just awesome :)

5.0
4.0
HUP101
Jul 28, 2012

Receiving a grade was never what motivated me to take this class. It was first and foremost, subject matter. My thanks to Dr. Brown for his time and instruction. I can't really say enough about how well the material was presented and the overall exchange that happened within the classroom last semester. Laguardia is very fortunate to have him.

5.0
3.0
HUPHUP
Nov 25, 2012

He's the best!!!!!! REALLY!

5.0
5.0
HUP104
Dec 31, 2012

Great, brilliant guy with sense of humour, but his philosophy/ethics class are really hard. The amount of stuff you have to write every week and on the take-home essays is overwhelming. I spent most of my time writing and worrying whether it's enough. Overall - GREAT teacher, but he gives A LOT of homework.

4.0
4.0
HUP104
Dec 14, 2012

Interesting class. kinna hard. he's a good teacher. he's crazy in a funny way. interesting personality to deal with. very smart. he gives a lot of opportunities to boost your grade with extra credit towards the end. he's lazy and grades blackboard test and assignments when he feels like it. he has a pHD and does not know how to spell or write.

5.0
3.0
LIB200
Dec 12, 2013

I would have to say this is one of the best professors I had in LaGuardia. The work load goes well as long as you do it on time. He's great and has a good sense of humor. If you get a chance to take a class with this professor do it! You wont regret it. He is really into the topics he teaches and is willing to always be of assistance.

5.0
4.0
HUP104
Grade: A
Oct 30, 2014

I took Ethic and Morales class with him. He looks young and one of the best professors in LaGuardia Community College. He wants us to work for some assignments, but he is a good grader. I would love to be in his class again. He's amazing and his lectures are inspirational and I learnt so much good things in his class, which I could use in my life.

4.0
4.0
LIB200
Dec 17, 2014

I never left a lecture without a response to my question. He loves what he teaches about, and tries to be innovative in the classroom. Overall, I fully enjoyed learning from doctor Brown.

5.0
3.0
HUP101
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2014

I was usually lost, averaged B'sC's on exams but still got an A because I did all hw on time, let's you do unlimited extra credit. Took his class awhile ago but I still think he's awesome & a super genius. He's really passionate about philosophy, likes when you participate, ask questions, encourages group discussions. Dr. Brown is my favorite prof

5.0
4.0
LIB200
Jan 17, 2015

Dr. Brown is one of LaGuardia's most influential Prof's, he is CLEAR, CONCISE AND HELPFUL. However, the only way a student can FAIL his class is BY NOT DOING any of the READINGS or ASSIGNMENTS. Overall he is truly AMAZING and FULL of RICH KNOWLEDGE.

5.0
2.0
HUP112
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2016

I took the hybrid "Intro to Logic" during the short session. I was told this class was very difficult. I had no difficulty with it. I ended up with 105/100 as my final score for the class. This is due to the responsiveness of the professor, and the flexibility of a hybrid course. Prof. Brown is passionate about philosophy and an asset to LAGCC

5.0
3.0
SSY101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 23, 2016

I wish all my professors were like him. He answers all your questions no matter what they are, and is very clear with his reasons. The work taught in class can always be reflected back to every day occurrences and everything is teaches is very interesting. I took his general psychology course, no midterm or final. DO ALL THE ONLINE WORK AND SHOW UP

5.0
4.0
HUP104
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Brown is the best professor I have ever had at LaGuardia. I truly wish all my professors could be like him. I found myself ALWAYS paying attention (we all know how hard that is) and never becoming disinterested. He's fascinating, smart and even easy on the eyes! .. He does send some heavy homework but you'll know what to do!

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
HUP112
Grade: C+
Jan 14, 2017
Would take again

I took his Logic and Philosophy course back in 2015. He is very intelligent, funny and helpful! He always answers emails quickly and in class he takes the time to make sure you understand what is going on in the class because it is easy to get confused. No textbook or final exam but there is an online program called Aplia which is mainly used.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
SSY101
Grade: A-
Feb 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Brown is a good professor dont get me wrong but dont take him if youre looking to get an easy grade in this class. I got an A- but i had to force myself to go the extra mile to get it . He is very knowledgeable though in his field which is cognitive neuroscience.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
HUP112
Grade: D-
Nov 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class will ruin your GPA because of how hard it is and you have to teach yourself how to do everything on aplia. Professor is rude and sarcastic. The only benefit is that he responds to emails when he stresses to email him if we need help but its just not enough for us to learn the material properly. Also gives pop quizzes if we dont have ?s

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
HUP112
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Had to drop class because of how difficult it was during the summer. Professors teaching style makes learning the material worse. Homework is very hard and the test are extremely hard. Dont take this class also if youre not into hybrids because everything is done online.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
SCB206
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very difficult hand written test and exams, comes up with questions that even scientists do not have answers to and expect a a detailed answer most of his exam questions ask you to describe in details. I will not recommend, far more complicated for introductory level of this class. As "A" student after working hard i got a B that messed up GPA

Tough Grader
2.0
4.0
HUP101
Grade: C
Feb 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor is a very difficult grader and expects you to write as if you are a philosopher professor without giving you many instructions. He expects you to know exactly what he wants written on his exams and if you don't, then expect a low grade. Do not take him if you don't want to ruin your gpa. I expected this class to be fun, wrong.

5.0
1.0
SSY101
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2018
Would take again

Professor Brown is very kind and generous to his student. He loves to answer the question which comes from students. Just do all online homework and always present in the class. No midterm and final exam. Lots of extra credit. Just do all the assignment and take notes when he gives lectures that's helps to do assignment. He's really a good person.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
HUP112
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very sarcastic and rude to students. Does answer questions but may will embarrass you. Tests are difficult 3 of them. 1 popQuiz every class total of 10quizzes in the semester. Checks hw for completion not for errors. He will mess up your GPA. Is not very clear on whats on the exams/quizzes. No review! Avoid! avoid! avoid! You must have the book!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
HUP112
Grade: D+
Jan 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class will ruin your GPA, expects you to be a philosopher by the end of the semester with only two hours of class a week and I studied my ass off and still those tests were hard. I shouldve WD but I didnt think he would be such a hard grader considering the material

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
5.0
SCB206
Jan 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Brown expects you to read chapter by chapter and has a quiz every week. Hes a tough grader and expects you to use his terminology when the quiz is given.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
HUP112
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

All I gotta admit is the fact that I am glad I dropped his class

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
HUP105
Feb 6, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher, really understanding. Weekly writing assignments AND he gives you a free pdf version of the textbook! There are some in class writing assignments and theyre kind of like Q&A quizzes there is a lot of extra credit to redeem yourself if need be! Always ends class a little earlier too so thats a plus would take again!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
SSY101
Feb 15, 2019
Would take again

His lectures are inspiring and thorough! be sure to download the powerpoints to use as study guides! he is always happy to answer any questions you may have and reminds us always to be critical thinkers. do your homework, participate in class and be ready for pop quizzes and you'll enjoy this class! I personally found the launchpad homeworks fun!

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
HUP105
Feb 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Richard Brown is an okay professor. His homework's are easy because its questions based off the chapters in the book and are opinion based however, his in class writing assignments are too much. He expected you to write a whole essay in 10 minutes and expects you to know everything about philosophy. If he didn't give extra credit, I would have fail

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
HUP112
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2019
Would take again

Professor Brown was passionate to this course. At first I want to drop because the material was so hard. You need to work your butt off in order for you to pass. Not easy A and you need to study everyday in order to get it. Class was exciting

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
SSY101
Feb 21, 2019
Would take again

I wrote a review previously for Professor Brown and wanted to add something about his writing assignments. Yes, he assigns a weekly writing assignment question for you to answer in paragraph/essay form. If you PAY ATTENTION during his lectures, he WILL HINT "this is something I would probably have a writing assignment on" etc. I had no issues.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Inspirational
3.0
4.0
HUP105
Feb 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Tough grader. Be ready to read every single word of the textbook cuz he gives lots of homework from the textbook and in-class writing every other week. Be ready before the class, read the chapter thoroughly before the class. Do not skip classes or you won't pass.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
SYS101
Grade: A+
Feb 25, 2019
Would take again

he is very passionate and always ready to answers students queations. he will give extra credits if students ask for it.

Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
SSY101
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2019
Would take again

I had a blast class in SSY 101 because he is awesome and smart teacher. I just loved it...I hope anatomy 1 and 2... Definitely I'll take his class because it is easy to understand his lecture...

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SCB206
Jun 6, 2019
Would take again

I took neuroscience with him. I hate science but he made it interesting and engaging! His lectures were easy to follow, and he made practical connections and applications between the material and real life. Quizzes every week, but he would hint what they would be on and easy labs in class. No homework, tests are online.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HUP101
Grade: Incomplete
Jul 19, 2019
Would take again

Amazing lectures, just do the assignments and ask question

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
HUP101
Aug 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is a very tough grader. He wants you to give the same exact answer as would do. No Matt how hard you work, he wont give you an A. Even if you quote from the book it wont be enough for him. He makes such an easy class look so though and hard. If you dont want to mess up your GPA dont take him

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HUP101
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worse professor I ever encountered. He's very complex when it comes to grading. If you want to pass the course. Dont take him.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
HUP102
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2020
Would take again

Professor Brown is awesome. His lectures for HUP 102 are very helpful and he's always open to discussions. The online textbook is for 20 something dollars and after each chapter, you just have to complete and hand in HW questions. It doesn't matter if you get a few wrong 'cause he will still award you the full marks. It's an easy A to be honest.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
HUP112
Mar 28, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Brown is the best professor I've had at LaGuardia!

Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
SCP105
Grade: A
Jun 14, 2020
Would take again

Professor Brown is awesome. I don't think there's much to be said about him. But he cares about all his students. Take his classes!

Respected
Lots of homework
Caring
3.0
3.0
SSY101
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

Good professor with lots of knowledge. Not much feedback on assignments. Ok overall.

Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HUP101
Dec 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Richard brown is very knowledgeable and smart . However , he is very tough grader . He puts very hard deadlines by every week for assignments. If you late to submit , you wont pass. He only likes his own thinking . Doesnt matter how good writer you are until he doesnt like the writing ,you will fail .

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
SSY101
Dec 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Decent Professor. Very very tough grader! Have to work for your grades, gives out extra credit assignments though. Responds to emails after 10 days but available during office hours. Always open to questions during lecture hours.

Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
SEYS101
Feb 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

What I didnt like was that the textbook was useless for the homework since he includes stuff thats not in it. Classes are boring and he keeps rambling about a topic and never actually answers peoples questions. If you can, avoid him at all cost.

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
SSY101
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This guy makes the subject so complicated so it's really hard to keep up with him at times. Beware he'll give you an assignment and you think you did well but really you flunked. Doesn't respond to emails and hard to get in touch. If you are doing this for credit then take another professor and save yourself the trouble.

Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SEYS101
Mar 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Avoid at all cost!!! I got such a low grade because of the way he teaches. There's recordings of his lectures but they don't really help and half the content you won't be able to find in the textbook. Just save yourself the trouble.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SSY101
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I signed up for this class since I like psychology but it might as well be renamed Philosophy 101. What frustrated me the most was when the professor seemed shocked that over half his class wouldn't do to well on an assignment, as if to not think that it was really because A: he doesn't give any feedback or B: his grading criteria is unclear.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
SSY101
Grade: C+
Mar 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This guy is the worst do NOT take him. Lectures are complicated. Textbook is basically useless when it comes to finishing the assignments. Too many exams. The professor is really bad at explaining concepts, and makes everything more complicated than it has to. If I were you, either find someone else or wait till next semester to take the course.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
SSY101
Grade: B+
Aug 13, 2021
Would take again

His class was not mandatory to attend and he gives you a week for the homework assignments but the questions are a little difficult so give yourself time to read and understand what he is asking.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HUP112
Dec 7, 2022
Wouldn't take again

This was the toughest class I have ever taken and his teaching made it worst. Hes such a boring professor and his comments are brutally honest and sarcastic. He rarely helps out his students. He does not offer feedback on any assignments. Very tough grader, doesnt really offer extra credit. Definitely will never take his class again.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
LIB200
Grade: A
Feb 18, 2023
Would take again

Great professor, sometimes the lectures got really trippy but that's what made them interesting. Just read the material and do what is on the syllabus and you'll do well. Enjoy - Daniel

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Respected
3.0
2.0
SCB206
Grade: B
May 22, 2023

i love neuroscience and i was disappointed taking this class. the way he talks to his students is so passive aggressive, it's almost degrading. tons of reading+note taking that you need to keep up with or you'll be lost. not very sympathetic to his students. he's passionate but i just wish he was kinder. take this class w another professor!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
SCB206
Grade: D+
Jun 14, 2023

he gives writing assignment in every class that is so difficult to do that you can't even find the answer too, very tough grader

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
SCB206
Grade: D-
Sep 9, 2023

I was so eager to take neuroscience but his teaching made me take it back. He gave an awfully amount of tests and each one was 50 questions. All he did was read PowerPoints that were taken from the textbook? It feels like he did not even wanna be there teaching, I tried my best did all the work and tests, and passed them and he still gave me a D-.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
3.0
3.0
HUP112
Grade: A-
Aug 27, 2024

Professor Brown's class was somewhat enjoyable, he is very good at answering questions but might rub some people the wrong way with sarcasm. What bothered me was his grading criteria, as he had said homework could be submitted whenever without penalty and then decided to change that mid-semester. However, he is very knowledgeable.

Lots of homework
2.0
5.0
HUP101
Grade: C+
Mar 7, 2025

It may be tough to grade for the exams, but he explains well and is understandable for teaching.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
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Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

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