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He is a very good teacher, and if you pay attention in class, take good notes, and really try to understand, instead of memorizing, you'll do OK.

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he hates latenesses, very fun class, not very easy but fun to have as a professor, if u get on his good side ull love him

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Most HILARIOUS guy ever! Knew him from SI campus. The tests r halfway impossible, but he curves it bigtime! Got A's in 1000C & 3000C. I learned sooo much in his classes!!!!!!

easy A. funny, but weird. DO NOT BE LATE EVER especially if you're a guy. he looks like he wrestles bears and offers the bloody shamed animal a swig of his vodka afterwards. All you have to do is show up

he's a wonderful teacher who really cares about his work, he expects his students to care about the work as well. Any questions are answered fully and intelligently. I really enjoyed his class. I've not had such an intelligent professor in a long time.

Tests are not bad... just study..never be late..dis guy is a hard on when ur late... i recieved a 100 on his final exam and had over a 95 avg... and he gave me an A- due to the fact that I was late 2 times. I worked hard and he screwed me over....bahhh

very interesting class.just don't be late!

A true professor and a great mind. Take advantage of it. It's sooo worth it. Requires some work but fairly straightforward. Go to class or you will be lost.

3 Tests throughout the semester that are really easy.

He's a great professor and he teaches in such a way that you remember it. It's just a shame that a man of his brillance can be so close minded as to argue that God doesn't exist just because he can't talk to us through an imaginary box.

Very enthusiastic

great professor. great mind. easy tests with review sheets before the exams. take him. but study well in order to get an A.

Batistky is an excellen professor of philosophy. Too bad he only teaches introductory courses on the subject and too bad his texbook is only a digest of original sources. Besides that, an easy A if you attend and do the readings.

his class was very interesting and i learned a lot from attending. attendance isnt needed, but its best if you go and listen in. the passages are explained thoroughly and it makes much more sense after he explains it. theres only 3 tests and he gives review sheets for them. PHIL2240 might seem like a boring subject, but i found it to be exciting.

Certified genius. Very well educated. He really knows his stuff. The tests are middle of the road (you need to study for them...plus, try and do some of the readings). If he knows your name, he pumps your grade up. Take him. He is pretty easy and you will learn a thing or two because is so smart.

Great Professor, I hated Philosophy until I took his class. Really a smart guy you can not get a better Philosophy Professor. Only 3 test, you must be on time to his class.

Amazing professor, he's a genious when it comes to philosophy and he has a way of explaining the subject, that doesn't leave you dumbfounded. There are only 3 exams which account for your entire grade, listen in class and do the readings and you'll be fine. The text book is easy to read and Batitsky's easy to follow. Great philosophy professor.

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Great professor. Very funny and sarcastic which makes a hard topic like Philosophy actually fun. He has a unique comical way of teaching and it is very helpful.

he is the love of my life, the best.

just great. very clear. knows his subject so well. the best philosophy professor at sju

easy A. 3 mupltiple choice exams with review sheet ahead. go to class regularlly as he gives stuff that is not in the book.

great. he makes things seem easy and explains very well. if you find his exams hard, then that is your problem b/c he actually goes over everything. brilliant mind. the best hil professor at sju

Very HOT and PHILOSOPHICAL!!!

Three M.C. Tests. Gives study questions before test. Do your readings and you should be fine.Pretty funny in class, however class does get boring at times.

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3 tests and gives you a study sheet for each one. Class can get veeeery boring, but you don't have to attend each one. Good professor.

Fairly easy as long as you show up to class. Gives good examples which make philosophy of all subjects understandable. Gives out study sheets before each exam which outline the material on the tests. Class can get a little tedious but he tries to joke around. I would recommend this class over other philosophy classes.

Definitely one of the best profs at st.johns.

You either hate him or love him. No one seems to fall in between. Not a particularly pleasant man, but worthwhile anyway and intelligent.

If you consider yourself an intelligent person and you can handle a serious class, you'll probably love him. One of the most intelligent profs at St. Johns. Subject matter is serious but if you pay attention and go to class everything is clearly explained. 3 Multp.choice tests.Don't ever be late though!!

He is a brilliant man who really loves what he is teaching and wishes to share that love with his students...If you are interested in science or math, this class deals deeply with both, and is very interesting There are only three exams and they are not too hard, but you have to be prepared for them. Listen carefully to how he states things himself

good professor

Fantastic professor.

great professor

one of the best professors at st john's. an absolutely brilliant man. great sense of humor. explains everything well. 3 multiple choice tests. def buy the book or borrow it from somone before the test. he also gives u study questions so if u answer them before the test u will have no problem getting an A. u dont have to take notes, but be on time!!

Very passionate about his field. No midterm, no final. 4 tests on your notes. It's not necessary to read the book to understand what's going on, but he does follow concepts presented in the text. He gives specific examples that often show up on tests during his lectures, so, while attendance isn't mandatory, it is pertinent. A great class overall.

Prof. B is probably one of the best phil 3000 prof @ sju. although attendance is not mandatory don't ever be late and make sure your cell phone is OFF. he gets pretty pissed about it. textbook helps you understand the material but as long as you take notes and follow along in class and can answer all the questions on the review sheet your set!

Great teacher. Three exams, no final. Is very clear and is very good at explaining abstract concepts. Attendance isn't mandatory but going to class makes it alot easier. Study the review sheet he gives you a week before each test and you'll have no problem getting an A.

He is a really good teacher. He knows what he's talking about but trust me when I say DON'T BE LATE !!! I like the fact that there are only 3 exams for the class but that could work for or against you if you know what you want.

Batitsky is wonderful. One of the smartest men I have ever met in my life. Very clear with concepts, always making class interesting, funny guy - will make at least one joke per class. Attendance is not mandatory but if you want to do well on his 3 exams you should go to class. Gives Study sheets, exams are tricky, use the sheets..DON'T BE LATE

Absolutely great prof. He has innate sense of sarcasm and humor and I never laughed so much in a class in my life! (AND this IS a PHILO class) Exams are extremely straight-forward IF you study the review sheet; no surprise questions. Only drawback is that he is a little rude to the students and you WILL get your point refuted if you disagree.

good professor, condenses the text in the classroom to point where its understandable and easy to grasp, review sheets are practically the test, 3 non-****ulative tests only, class is not mandatory but its best if u go in and take good notes, if u take good notes, you dont even need to read the text!

One of the easiest professors I've ever had at STJ. All you have to do is show up for class, listen to his lecture and take notes. He only gives 3 Multiple-choice tests which are ridiculously easy because he gives you a review sheet in advance. In addition, you can solve the sheet and go over the answers with him. If you want an A, take his class!

Very funny and intelligent. Easy class with only 3 MC tests. Just read the book and use the study sheets he emails. Attendance is not mandatory but worth it. You'll learn a lot about the different theories of mind and even artificial intelligence! He gives clear explanations and has a great sense of humor. I recommend him for all PHI core classes!

To somebody, he is tough, harsh and scary. But his teaching style is great. He makes Philo becomes easier to understand. Although attendance is not mandatory but highly recommend b/c you can't get good grade by just reading the book. The book is confusing to understand! Go to him after class to ask questions, he is willing to help.

Great professor! He does not care if you are late as long you walk in and sits there and hear his lecture.

I love this guy. Class is boring but he makes his points in great ways and hes really funny. Told the class to give him nasty horrible reviews so that he doesnt have to grade as many papers next term. 3 MC tests and his review sheets basically cover all the questions. Minimal reading. For a core class hes a good prof teaching a boring subject.

Wonderful Professor, gives 3 multiple choice exams, he says no curves but if the class gets a low grade, he curves it. DEFINITELY TAKE!

Excellent Professor...He really makes students learn what Metaphysics is about...He's very nice and helpful, don't be fooled by his appearance, sometimes it can be deceivingly...

He's a wonderful professor, I took him for phil 1000 and 2240. Just 3 MC exams and your good. I learned a lot from him and he's really nice. He may look mean, but he wouldn't hurt a fly..i think..lol ne who TAKE HIM

Are you kidding me? He is the easiest prof ever! So what if he has issues with students being late? Just be there on time!...its not that hard...No homeworks, no attendance, explains everything clearly, only 3 m/c tests based on 30 pages each!!! so there is barely any reading...easiest A

hates lateness. LOVE HIM! the man =]

Take Dr. Batitsky's Phil-1000C on-line course. HIGHLY recommended. You'll write about the readings and have the chance to revise them to help get good grades. Tests are MC and easy if you study. He gives you study questions for all the exams at the start of the course. Put in the work & you'll do just fine & learn SO SO much. He is the BEST!!!

Study questions for all exams given in advance. If you put in the work, you get a good grade.

Online course requires 8 short papers (~3 pages long), according to clearly described format. He gives four exams, with study questions available from the beginning of the course. It is not too hard to get good grade, but you still have to put in work and read the textbook and all the handouts he provides.

He is a great professor!! four tests, he gives you study guides. just understand what you are taught- everything on the study guide are in the tests. If you take good notes you will not need to read the book. Everything on the study guide was in my notes. Great professor- just pay attention, take good notes and you'll do great! he's not bad at all!

This guy seems intimidating at first, but he really isn't that terrible. In fact, he never gives out any homework except for four papers throughout the whole semester...along with just four exams, which are straight from the study guides, textbook and handouts. Just do your work, pay attention in class, don't stress too much, and you will be fine.

My favorite professor at SJU by far. I was absolutely dreading taking a Philosophy class, but this man could make a class of wathing paint dry interesting. He is hysterically funny and so sarcastic. His tests are easy--very straightforward and directly from the book and his handouts. TAKE HIM!

great professor and great class

Don't come late to class, he hates it. I went to class everyday. He clarifies the readings very well and provides more examples to help you comprehend the readings. Provides additional handouts which are additional readings from the book. Classmates said tests were tricky, but I never had a problem with the wording. Finny guy too. Take him.

Highly recommend his online class. Posts very detailed instructions for the course at the beginning of the semester then over the rest of the semester it's just up to you to do the work. Only 6 easy three-page papers and 4 tests.

Summer Online Phil 1000 course was very good. Only 4 short papers (2-3 pages). Study questions and reading assignments for each of the four multiple choice exams were available from the beginning of the course. Exams were closely based on study questions. Recommended!

Study questions and reading assignments for each of the four exams were available from the first day of the course. I did badly on one of the exams, but in the end he excluded the lowest exam score from determining the final grade. Ended up with "A" for the course. Not too hard, but don't come late to class! He hates lateness!

Took his online Phil 2200 (ETHICS). Everything about the course was spelled out in detail. Study questions for each exam were available from day one. Exams (mult. choice) followed study questions closely. Writing assignments were just 2-3 p. summaries of book chapters, with guiding questions provided for each paper. The course wasn't hard at all.

He may not be as funny as he thinks he is, but he knows how to make philosophy really interesting. Multiple choice exams are pretty easy. Just don't come to his class late! Recommended.

He's actually a really good teacher, if you pay attention he makes a lot of jokes that are really funny. Never go late to his class and don't use your phone or laptop, just pay attention and you'll be fine. He gives you everything from the first day and the one textbook he assigns helps a lot. Recommended!

In a nutshell, this professor is very straight forward. If you want an A go to his class, take some notes, show up for all his tests (I only had four) and don't be late or use electronics. Read the notes and book before tests and you'll do fine. Also he raises you a grade if you don't come late or use the phone.

He gives E handouts and review sheets of what will be on the exam and exactly that is on the exam but ofc with different wording so it makes you think *duh philosophy; attendance not mandatory; if you go don't be late or on the phone but you def have to read the material a couple of times and take notes on important stuff and understand to get an A

I got an A in the class because i read the textbook, went to every class, and took notes. He's really into philosophy and makes situations relatable to every day life. Good professor. He gives handouts and study guides for each exam. if you answer the study questions your in good shape for all tests. Don't be late to class. No Hw. Just 4 exams

Everything is clear from the beginning, going to class really helps but it isn't mandatory. Don't come late or use your phone and you'll get extra points on your final grade. Just read and answer the study questions and you'll be good.

Had him last semester. There wasn't much work, besides four tests, and the answers for them were straight from the readings. He can be pretty entertaining for a philosophy professorjust don't come in late or use your phones in class; those are his pet peeves.

Took his online Phi 2200. Everything about the course was laid out from day one. Four multiple choice exams based on provided study questions which tell you pretty much everything about each exam. Short 2-3 p. papers (one every two weeks) on assigned topics, basically just summaries of parts of textbook. Not a hard course if you follow the rules.

There wasn't much to read, but careful reading was essential because Metaphysics is kinda weird. 4 mult-choice exams with detailed study questions provided in advance. 4 short papers (3 p.) based on textbook with 'points' to be covered also provided in advance. Didn't care for the subject, but getting through wasn't hard.

He gives half-grade bonus for "class participation" (basically not coming late to class and not using cellphone). Exams follow study questions pretty closely and he will go over these questions with you if you come to his office hours (I did for one of the exams). If you read the textbook and don't skip lectures, you'll be OK.

Took his ethics class online. Class is extremely straight forward. Grade consists of six papers (one every two weeks) and four exams (one a month). Do the reading and you'll be fine. For a tough course, this class is not bad at all compared to some of the other philosophy professors. Would recommend.

Took his online Metaphysics. 4 MC exams, not too easy, but not too hard either because of detailed study questions. 4 short papers (3 p.) with topics and outlines provided in advance. Missed one paper (just forgot about due date), but still ended up with A for the course. He is very strict about course rules, but at least the rules are clear.

Took his online Ethics last Fall. Not a hard course at all. Exams (MC) based closely on study questions. One 3p paper every 2 wks is just a summary of a chapter from the textbook. Not too much to read either, but deadlines for assignments are very strict. If you follow the rules, you can do well without straining your brain too much.

Professor Batitsky is very clear about what he expects, and everything is laid out from day one. 4 exams and 6 short 3 pg papers on the readings, which were actually interesting. He also provides guiding questions for the exams by Learning Modules, so use it! This isn't a hard class if you actually take time to read and understand the readings.

4 MC exams, but no comprehensive final, so you don't have to recall at the end of the semester what you've read 3 months earlier. Half-grade bonus for class participation (you get it basically for not coming late to class and not using cell phone). Lectures are really good, sometimes very funny, and contain interesting stuff outside philosophy.

This online Ethics was the best organized online course I've had. Everything was laid out from day one - reading assignments and study questions for each exam, topics and guidelines for each paper (3p every two weeks). Just following the guidelines and course rules got me an "A" without much sweat at all.

There was not much to read in his online Metaphysics, but the material is kind of dense and needs attention. Detailed study questions for each exam definitely helped. Short papers (just summaries of book chapters) were easy because he provides detailed "guideline questions" for each paper.

Took his Ethics Phi 2200 last summer. 4 short papers (basically 3p summaries of textbook parts) and 4 MC exams. He provides detailed study questions for exams, and each paper topic comes with a list of things that need to be covered. Due dates are strict, but otherwise not a difficult course at all if you read the textbook.

This online Metaphysics summer course was really well organized - everything laid out in detail in advance. Four MC exams (study questions available from day one). Four short (3p) summaries (with detailed guidelines provided in advance). If you do the reading (there isn't much), you should be fine.

I love this class because attendance is not mandatory and there are only four tests given per semester with no midterms or finals. The tests are multiple choice and to pass, just read your textbook which contain short readings and read his handouts.

The best online course I've taken so far. The rules are simple and easy; the workload is modest; and everything - study questions, reading assignments, schedule of due dates - is available from day one.

His lectures are very clear and often funny. He gives 1/2 grade bonus simply for not using cellphone in class and not coming late. Very detailed exam study questions too, and exams are closely based on them. And these study questions tell you exactly what you need to look up in the textbook to do well on the test. Great class!

4 MC tests and no final. If you do the reading (not much) and don't come to class late, you will be just fine.

MC tests are very straightforward based directly on the textbook and handouts. No comprehensive final. Half-grade bonus for not using cellphones in class and not coming in late. Recommended.

His ethics class is really straight forward. There are 6 papers, and 4 multiple choice exams. He gives a review sheet for each exam, so the exams are pretty easy, He grades the papers a bit harshly, so you need to be a good writer to do well in this course. The textbook in this course is easy to read, and is actually interesting.

This summer course had 4 easy papers (2-3p summaries of parts of textbook) and 4 MC tests based on detailed study questions. No midterm, no final. If you don't forget about due dates, that's a pretty easy course.

online Phi 2200 ETHICS was a breeze. absolutely very detail about the course laid out clearly on Blackboard, all dates, readings and study questions for exams (4 MC) available from day one. Each short paper (2-3 p. summary of textbook) given list of items to cover, saving huge amount of time. Rules are strict, but clear and simple. Not a hard A

Metaphysics is weird, but this was a pretty easy online course. 4 short papers (3p. summary of textbook with a list of 'points' to be covered given in advance) and 4 MC tests (detailed study questions available from day one). Deadlines are strict, but everything is very clear. A bit of reading and keeping track of due dates is all that's needed.

Professor Batitsky's summer course was a bit intimidating at first, I won't lie. However, all of his requirements are laid out from the very beginning of the course and as long as they are followed to a T, you should have no problem getting a good grade on the papers. Tests are worded a bit strangely but the answers are directly in the textbook.

He gives final grade bonus just for submitting all work on time. Detailed study questions for each exam available from day one. Detailed outlines for each short (3p) paper also available from day one. Due dates for each assignment are posted at the start of the semester. You have to be really really lazy not to do well in this course.

Easy "A" if you simply read the rules carefully, do the assigned readings (not much), and submit all work on time. Full-grade bonus added to final grade just for submitting all course work by specified due dates.

There are 4 papers and 4 exams which he gives study guides for. On some exams there were questions where 2 answers seemed right which messed me up a lot but i still got an A from extra credit for submitting work on time. Carefully follow instructions when writing papers, read the chapters before exams (not much) and you should ace the course.

He is a very interesting professor. You get 4 tests and essay and is very strict on what he wants in his paper. Even though it might not be the way you write your essays, just follow the format he gives you. Gives a full letter grade curve so I got an A that way. Show him respect and he'll like you!

Prof. Batitsky's class is a bit intimidating when it comes to writing your first paper, but eventually you will get the hang of it; make sure to read the paper requirements carefully as things need to be done a specific way. There's 4 quizzes/4 papers. As long as you do the work and turn it in on time, he will jump your average 2 letter grades.