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ETHICSAPP - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Excellent intstructor. Very intelligent, friendly, helpful, clear, understanding and an all around good person!
Mr. Murray is a great Ethics teacher and makes everything incredibly easy to understand. He likes to equate things to modern day politics which is fine with me.
he was a great professor. gives a lot of examples and makes sure you know the info. funny man also.easy class if you pay attention.
I really liked him. Explained terms and details. He really wanted you to understand what he was teaching. Good class discussions, didn't mind if you disagreed with him. Infact he encouraged it.
He is a great teacher. He made me love ethics and the stuff he taught was useful in my everyday life. He is funny and really shows enthusiasm for the subject.
Ver good teacher - made a boring topic interesting and relevant.
Has a love for ethics, but be prepared to write 15,000 words in his class. His test can be a little tricky too. All in all though he is a good teacher...For a Republican!!!...lol
This class is so easy. It is very well structured! Not the easiest Ethics course at SPC, but it is an easy "A" if you put in a little effort. You walk away knowing your stuff, that's for sure! Great teacher!!!
I wish there were more instructors like Mr. Murray. He is very understandable, and really is concerned about you getting something from his class. I can't say enough good things about him, and I tell everyone to take his class.
He is awesome. A lot of work but it's easy. Works good discussions into the lesson.
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100% WASTE OF TIME.SPENT YOUR MONEY SOMEWHERE ELSE
He is sort of a big time bush backer, he will hack ya a little bit if you totally disagree with him. Dont embarrass him too badly in front of the class:), He is surely no genius, but not a big bully. He will let you know most of whats on the tests. The papers will be fairly tough but not impossible.
BLIND,Baldheaded IDIOT.
His a good teacher but the class was confusing. A lot of info too, make sure you study becuase if you don't you will fail. His test can be tricky because he will put some questions of the previous chapter you studied to see if you remember.
Mr. Murray is a fabulous instructor that sets the bar for the way teaching standards should be set. He teaches straight out of the text, and incorporates funny and correlating examples to better clarify the material. I would absolutely recommend his Applied Ethics courseto any student willing to sit down, take notes, & turn off your cell phone.
aww Mr. M is awesome! He is a very good teacher & makes learning ethics a not-so-painful thing to do. He has great enthusiasm when he teaches & he is funny too! I highly recommend him. He is a very calm guy and has nice character. I find this important! haha You definately don't have to write 15,000 words, more like 2,000 & even that was easy.
Timothy YOU SHOULD STOP RATE YOUR SELF.PLEASE CLASS IS TOTALLY BS.WASTE YOUR MONEY FOR PEOPLE LIKE HIM
Excellent professor. no doubt about it. classmates who rated otherwise, do some work. Explains material in more than just average detail, may play devil's advocate to make a point on ethical lesson at hand ! Great, insightful, and caring professor.
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He is wonderful and I highly recommend him. He made ethics enjoyable.. even at 8 in the morning. Sometimes you just wanna hug him! DEFINATELY take Tim Murray.. :)
this guy rocks compared to other teachers. Mr Murray is the man and he seems to care about his students. His class is paced well and he never deviated from the original plan like some teachers may. TAKE THIS CLASS IF U LIKE YOUR GPA!!! Yours truly, Bada Bling Bingham
Dr. Murray is a great instructor. He told us exactly what to write for our notes and what to study for the tests. Not much homework and pretty easy tests. The only issue I have is that he would not round my 89.6% grade up and I had to take the final exam to secure an A. Other than that he was awesome!!
This class is very boring-NO class discussions!! PLEASE dont talk out of turn or you'll drop a letter grade. His papers are graded harshly even though he makes you think they wont be!! He forces you to hang on his every word for note taking, worse then high school! Can you say CONTROL ISSUES?
Only a REAL lawyer (one with actual court room experience) should teach this class!!
A wonderful man. Fully explains all the concepts so just be quiet and listen. He is a professional and expects students to act like adults(what a concept).Very interesting class with an excellent teacher.
Mr. Murray is a great Ethics teacher. His tests are fairly easy. All you have to do is take notes and pay attention to the lecture. I find him entertaining and humorous. The hardest thing is the 2000 word essay and that is fairly easy. I give him an A++!
very interesting class. He is a no nonsense kind of guy. If you pay attention, there is no reason you can't get an A....or at the very least, a B.
Mr. Murray was such a great teacher! He made ethics fun with his stories of his war with his neighbor over the "Fence" and overall was a great thing to see every tuesday and thursday morning at the lovely hour of 8 am! It's really easy to get an A in his class if you just take notes and listen..
Took him over the summer...take notes, show up and listen in class. Easy A
Great class, follow the rules and you will be fine. He is easy going, and will help you if you ask. All the people who hate his class are the one’s who do not follow the rules, and don’t study.
I loved this class! I absolutely enjoyed going to this class, as much as I hated getting up early. This class is pretty basic, show up, respect the class and the teacher, do the work, and you will get an a. He was the only teacher I liked all semester and I'm glad I took his class. I would DEFINITELY recommend him.
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Great class. Mr.Murray is a little boring at times but his summer class is a breeze!!! He's strict on attendance but the tests are multiple choice and straight from the notes. Just go to class and pay attention while he talks and you'll be fine :)
he is fair, friendly, polite, helpful and a great instructor. It is VERY easy to get an A, but the class is never boring and you'll remember what you learned. He is very very nice and I wish some of my fellow students hadn't been so dumb and/or disrespectful. Fortunately Mr. Murray taught them some respect. He is GREAT and deserves great students
He's a great teacher if you actually listen when he's talking and you're not rude or disrespectful. Easy A as long as you show up and do your work. Don't wait til the last minute on the application paper. You might not think he will, but he grades it really tough!
He is a great professor, easy to follow and his class is fun. The debates are interesting, but he maintains the order in class very well, like "raise your hand" and "only talk when is your turn!" He is methodic, but a very nice guy. His assignments are well explained and usually requires a lot of time if you plan to get an "A"! Highly recommend.
ethics blended express summer class. Earned A. Excellent instructor. Come 2 class; NO cells during class; raise hand 2 speak. He's no push over. grades easy on some things (he'll tell u "only need a good faith effort on this.") - harder on others (Ethics paper) I found him absolutely adorable & interesting. Refers 2 old movie & tv shows. Love him
This class is really easy and he goes over everything in class. The problem is that he treats people like they are still in grade school which is frustrating.
Loved the class (Ethics Express-Blended) and the teacher. He's very nice and as long as you come to class, do the work and put in some effort you will get an A. Made me interested in the class b/c he was. Would recomened taking his class to anyone.
Excellent teacher one of the best.
Mr. Murray is a great teacher! The class is really easy, as are his tests. He makes the subject fairly interesting and he's very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend him.
Outstanding teacher. Demands excellence in a very positive manner. This is the class if you really want to get your money's worth out a required class. Nothing hard or difficult - take good notes, attend regularly and speak when it's your turn and you're called upon. This class is not a cake walk - it does make you think about things though.
if you show up for class and take his notes and study then at least twice you will do very well. His tests are 25 multiple choice always. and exactly from the notes. No tricks here. Very nice and interesting guy. I would HIGHLY recommend taking this class, makes you think about things. Don't forget to raise your hand though to speak!!!
Where do I begin?! #1 he is BORING! it is so hard not to fall asleep. #2 He's extremely uptight about almost everything. #3 Doesn't let you leave after taking a test. #4 uses up all of his time and NEVER dismisses early.
Mr. Murray is a kind and funny teacher! He is caring as well. His class is simple as long as you read the book, take notes when he speaks, and ask questions. Study your notes a few days before the tests, and you'll do fine. For the big paper assignments, ask questions if needed, and try your best on those big paper assignments!
Professor Murray was an excellent instructor. He made the class fun and relevant and he always gave his students a very high level of respect. However, if you are looking for a teacher that lets you slack off, Mr. Murray is not the one.
His class is interesting and that is not something i would say about any other classes i have taken. He was not trying too hard like most teacher do. He says that his tests keep getting harder but i think they were very easy. Its an easy A and all you have to do is attend class and listen. Over all he is NICE! it is very hard to find nice anymore
good teacher! he keeps class interesting, dont really need a textbook he gives outlines on the board & just take notes. be on time & dont miss more than 4 classes. towards the end of the sem we dont do much. he lets you leave after tests & for the past 4 weeks we've gotten out atleast 30 min early. its pretty easyy. take him!
Professor Murray is the perfect ethics teacher. He displays no bias and allows each student to share their own opinion. His lectures are very clear and easy to take notes on. 5 tests (25 m/c), Critical Thinking Application Paper (2000 words required), original examples of logical fallacies, 5 web reports (easy), and a final exam on two chapters
He's makes it interesting b/c you can tell he's totally into it. His only demands are: raise your hand to speak and keep your cell phones OFF during class. Tests are multiple choice and EASY if you've read and taken notes during his lecture.
He is the best professor you could have for ethics applied. Always very clear in what needs to be done and will help you if you are confused. Very easy on grading. If you show up to class on time and do your work, you will get a good grade.
applied ethics? this guy is a bottom feeder. Easy class though, just turn your own sense of truth off.
Wonderful ethics teacher...can sometimes put to sleep, but extremely clear on what is to be expected. Easy grading ! Just make sure you are on time and you turn your work in on time. I actually enjoyed our summer 2010 session!
please, give me a damn break mr.murray does a great job! if you are respectful show up on time take notes and please take notes because that`s where your grade letter lies. i would recommend him to anybody if u can not respect anyone do not take his class GREAT TEACHER!!!!!
Mr Murray is one of the best teachers that I have ever had. He is very nice and his lessons are so easy. You won't have to do much reading if you just pay attention, which isn't hard to do since he's so interesting. He's a great guy and a great teacher if you want to pass ethics...TAKE HIM!
I took his 8 week class, and learned that he has very strict in-class rules, as well as assignment expectations. They are not crazy expectations, but expectations for college students. Just show up, pay attention, do the CTAP, and you'll get an A. Great professor, I enjoyed his class very much, and I would definitely take him again!
This guy is a joke. Most of these comments are his. Does that to hide the true score, flags all negative comments. This guy is so full of b/s when it comes to ethics true hypocrite. I have seen his true colors beware. Avoid this professor at all cost.
Very good teach! very few assignments. Easy tests. Strict on attendance and rules. Easy A!
Does a great job teaching. Does get a little boring at times but he will make it up by telling funny jokes. He doesn't ask for high expectations. Just don't miss more than 4 days, do your work, and turn cell phones off.
Cool guy, Republican, and very intelligent. But not clear on instructions for the most important assignment of semester (which effected most kids grades badly)
Mr.Murray is very strict but fair. he was very understanding when I became ill. So for all the people who didnt like him you were probably the ones with your cell phones on and late for class...great teacher if you want no nonsense teaching.
bring your book, turn off your phone, raise your hand, and be on time. you will do fine. nice man and very smart and quirky. I like quirky!!!
Great professor! One of my favorites at SPC. I learned a lot in this course and Mr. Murray is a very helpful instructor. Show up, turn your cell off and don't come in late and you'll do just fine.
HE IS FABULOUS!!!! I would love to take another class with him. He shares his knowledge and I learned so much from him. I like the rules he has for his class. If you do your work, come to class and show some respect. You will have a good grade.
Wonderful teacher who makes the material interesting. IF you come to class and take notes (which he writes all of it on the board to copy) then you'll pass easily. Best ethics teacher at SPC!!
Excellent professor. Best I've had yet. He has an interest in the material and a level of dedication to the subject matter that can be contagious. You don't get the feeling of "Finally I'm done with this course" when you finish. It's more like "Hey, I actually learned something." He can be strict, but reasonably so. Excellent teacher.
Great Professor. Easy to talk to, crystal clear instructions on each assignment, Can't go wrong providing you study and come to class. Be respectful. Highly recommended!!!
Great instructor! Take this class you won't regret it!
Mr. Murray keeps his rules clear. When you are in class he expects you to turn your phone off, don't talk while he his and raise your hand. Only 5 web reports, 4 Test, and CTAP(2000 words) . Basically tells you what to study for. You have to study to pass his class! Finished class with a high B. Overall he is a good teacher. Take him!!!
amazing professor ! he made instructions clear on each assignment. if you go to class and pay attention then you will do great on the test. copy what's on the board and you'll be fine. don't be late! TAKE HIS CLASS!
This professor was absolutely amazing he was very clear on every assignment and there to help when asked he is a stickler for rules you must be on time and miss no more than six days raise your hand to speak those are his main rules other than that I guarantee you will love this professor
Read your book, come to class, do well on your CTAP. Study!
The best teacher I've had so far! I've learned a lot from him!
I really enjoyed this course. I failed this course the first time I attempted it, and after taking it again, this time with Mr. Murray, I understood the material and did exceedingly well on all of the tests. Mr. Murray was a no nonsense kind of teacher, and I thought it was effective. Great teacher, Lawyer, who I look up to. First time at SPC
I would not take this professor again. He causes students to walk on eggshells. He be-littles students past and present by making negative comments to them or about them during class. You cannot have a different opinion than his. Treats students like children. No side talking at all. Must raise hand. If you mess up he makes you feel like an idiot.
Really enjoyed attending Prof. Murray's course. He was very clear in his expectations and stood by them. Students with solid study habits and open communication will do well. Mr. Murray is definitely strict as far as his in class expectation, but mature adults should have no issues. Do not slack on studying for quizzes. Start your CTAP early.
This was my favorite class! Mr. Murray gives detailed notes and examples to prepare you for tests, reports, and any other assignments. Once you get past his rules speech, trust me, it will become your favorite class as well. Thanks Mr. Murray.
Professor Murray is a fantastic professor. He set's his class rules and then walks you through the course and if you stay focus you will pass. Just take notes and follow his lead and you will pass course. He is a no nonsense professor and you will learn lots in his class room.
super easy. graded on: 5 250 word internet article reviews, attendance, 4 tests, 4 essay question mid-term (not a CTAP paper and way easier)the mid term could be answered in about 200 words. Final is take home and can be completed early. Raally easy class. Finished homework for other classes during his class lectures.
Excellent teacher. Gave proper due to an interesting subject. Class was fun, interesting, and very well-structured. Easy with clear expectations for assignments but very informative. Critical thinking and respect for other viewpoints was encouraged in this class. I highly recommend Professor Murray's class to anyone who's interested in learning.
TAKE HIS CLASS! I didn't think I'd like ethics at all but he made it very interesting. He is the best professor I have ever had. He is very friendly, funny, & very helpful. As long as you show up for class, stay off your phone, & complete your work, you will absolutely love it & get an easy A. I wish he would teach other classes I need!!
Mr. Murray is serious about this subject and wants everyone to pass. Everything that will be on the test he gives in his lectures. Copy the notes from the board that he provides and you will succeed, its that simple.
TAKE THIS CLASS! He is fair and gives you everything you will need to pass his test. All notes he writes on board you just have to copy his notes study and pass. Simple. Follow the rules set by the syllabus and you will do Excellent. I havent been in a school since 1985 and got an A.
I took Mr. Murray for the summer and I definitely learned a lot. You don't just learn, you actually apply the knowledge to your everyday lives. Precisely explains everything you need to know to get an A in his class. HW is easy and the tests require some studying but not bad. Just show up for class, turn off your phone and things will go fine :)
Professor Murray is an excellent professor. Very professional and interesting. DO NOT think that he is kidding about the cell phone rule. Pay attention, take good notes and you will do fine. I would definitely recommend this professor to anyone.
Class isn't too difficult with showing up to class and taking notes just being enough. Really likes to jump off topic and talk about things that have nothing to do with the course. He also likes to talk about his beliefs, which is fine just know much of class will be about random subjects
Professor Murray is strict but his assignments are straightforward if you listen you will get an A. He dosent allow phones on in class, no exceptions. His lectures are interesting and he engages you too. He's an easy A if you attend class, follow his rules and guidelines for assignments
Interesting class, grat disscussions. I really enjoyed this class.
Really good teacher, if you take good notes you will pass his tests. The only homework he gives are the reaction papers. Don't be afraid when he speaks about the C-Tap paper you will have to write, as long as you stick to the outline you will have no problem completing the paper.
Great professor is very fair READ THE SYLABUSS turn off your phone he does not tolerate that. expcet 5 web reports CTAP he helps you to write the paper format. I learned allot from this teacher he was my favorite. dont miss more than 6 days or you will be dropped. overall if you really want to learn and get a real college class this is the one.
Mr. Murray is a very good teacher! Although some of the subjects he talks about i was not educated on, so they didn't make much sense. He is a very good teacher, he sounds tough at the beginning but he'll warm up after like two or three weeks. He's very strict on his rules but he wants to make sure you actually learn something in his class.
Mr. Murray is probably the best and my favorite professor I've ever had. I actually enjoyed going to the class, and learned so much. He makes everything so relatable. I'm awful at writing papers, and the 2000 word CTAP we had to write was a piece of cake, since he gives you everything you need and makes it easy to understand. Easy A!!!
Mr. Murray is an awesome professor, he's really nice and fair and is great at delivering the material. His class discussions are extremely interesting. Pay attention in class and you'll do fine, one of my favorite classes i've taken, i would definitely take his class again if i could. Highly recommend his class. Take it, you won't regret it.
Professor Murray makes ethics easy for students to understand.
Mr. Murray as basic rules, as long as you follow them you will have no problem passing his class. Fun to talk to.
Teaches so much more than just ethics, really inspires your view
A no-nonsense professor who tells you on day one what is expected of you and then holds you to the prescribed standards. Come to class, be respectful, do your assignments on time and you will have no issues.
He has strict rules, but as long as you obey by them, class should go by smooth. Everything written on the board is mainly what is on the tests. You must show up to class or else you will not learn important information. You must study for the tests because some questions are tricky. Otherwise, great professor.
Mr. Murray was fabulous. All he ever expects of you as a student is to be respectful, do not disturb your classmates, and be to class on time. This should not be hard, but for some students it apparently is. He is hilarious and presents the work in a clear, straight forward way. I adored him and wish I could take the class again.
He was a great professor! Passionate and very knowledgable about all topics which made it easy to learn and follow what he would teach. He talks A LOT and goes off topic every now and then so it could be hard to keep focus at times but if you stick to it, push through and just listen, you will do fine
THIS TEACHER IS AWESOME. HE TAKES PRIDE IN HIS WORK. 100% WOULD TAKE AGAIN.
Professor Murray is rather old fashioned in his ideals about teaching; he prefers lecture and writing assignments over anything else. The textbook is helpful to have, but he will most definitely explain everything you need in class. He is very clear about his disciplinary policy, so you're not likely to have a lot of disruptions. Take his classes!
Professor Murray is honestly a great professor who delivers the material well and is very understandable. He is old fashioned with his rules, but it is not a bad thing because it makes the environment in the classroom very easy to learn. His assignments are not hard if you just follow directions. 4 tests 2 essays 5 short essays.
Taking ethics with professor murray was a joy! He has clear cut strict rules, but they make for a better class and a more respected environment. He talks a lot and some of the material is a little boring, but i love his attitude about life that he brings in the classroom! i learned a lot from his class
Professor Murray was one of my favorite professors! I found his delivery of the information to be easy and fun to follow. I enjoyed learning in his class and was very successful when I applied myself. Come to class, participate, do your work and in my experience, I had an enjoyable experience.
He is strict but fair. You do not really need to buy the book. Easy B but you have to go to class.
Although he is rather old fashioned, Professor Murray is overall a great professor. His lectures are great and the examples he gives for the material is very helpful. The class is overall very interesting and a great class.
Mr. Murray is one of the best professors I have had thus far. Although his rules may seem strict at first, it truly does make for a better learning environment. You get used to them, and actually learn to appreciate it. He clearly lays out all of the material in outlines during class you will need for the tests. If given the chance, take his class!
Mr Murray was by far my favorite professor!!! He makes class interesting, and if you don't understand a concept he is willing to help and make sure you understand everything in class. The work load for this class was light. He is an amazing teacher, he is funny and genuinely wants you to learn and succeed in the class. TAKE THIS TEACHER!!
Dr. Murray is very intelligent. And great to listen to. His class is interesting and never boring. I dont even like ethics (the subject) but he made me want to learn more! Highly recommended
Best professor I have ever had!
Hes super funny and when the class participated the lectures were the highlight of the week. Its a super interesting course and he makes it super fun. There are few papers but they are easy to do and hes looking for a strong thought process not necessarily layout.
Professor Murray is by far one of my favorite teachers. His lectures are engaging and are very interesting. You have to have show up for his classes or you will not pass, so be aware of this. But overall, he is a great professor and is pretty funny! I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to take an Ethics class!
Mr. Murray is an excellent professor who is perfect for the subjects which he teaches. He has strong social and political views, but he is extremely respectful of all views and his class is an open forum to discuss them within the parameters of the topic. Show up, take good notes of anything he writes on the board and follow his class rules.
By far my favorite professor at SPC. He cares so much about his lectures and it feels like an actual college with his style. I've learned so much in his class and I'll carry his info with me forever. The assignments are easy, he cares about his students and his lectures are never boring. Pay attention and you'll pass. Turn off your damn phone!!
I'm not allowed to say some things according to the don'ts. However, this professor could have found better ways to give examples instead of picking on certain things. All in all, you need to find a better way to put things. His mouth can get him in trouble!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
40%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.04 avg changeRatings by Course
ETHICSAPP
5.0
(1)APPLETHIC
5.0
(1)ETHICSAPPLIED
5.0
(1)PROFETHICS
5.0
(1)ETHIC1600
5.0
(4)Difficulty by Course
4578
5.0
PRIF5984
5.0
MOSE5646
5.0
EAP134
4.5
ETHICSAPP
4.0