Christopher Maloney - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Professor: Christopher Maloney

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The only reason I received an A in his class was from attending the non-mandatory lectures and answering all the extra credit clicker and blue book questions (gave me 11% extra credit). The quizzes & final are online non proctored but are still difficult. Attend his extra review sessions and pay attention to due dates for quizzes and reflections.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is so bad!!! Switch ASAP, he just would not stop talking I switch to another class which I'm super grateful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160D2
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

A really great introduction to Philosophy! Prof. Maloney is a great lecturer and very intelligent. I never did the readings and I had no problems. He basically tells you the answers to the tests if you go to a review session and the quizzes are no issue if you show up to class. 10/10 professor!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160D2
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The lectures are super boring, and I never understood them. This was not an easy class. I never understood what was going on and stressed so much about this class. I thought it was supposed to be easy. Quizzes are super hard, and most of them start with "According to the lecture..." and the options don't make sense. Notes are very hard to follow

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 160D
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Do not take Phil 160 with Prof. Maloney. His lectures are long and very boring, gets off topic, and is extremely stubborn. He will never answer a question with a direct answer. Worst class I have ever taken. No exaggeration. Do not take this class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL344
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Maloney was a great teacher. Personally, I enjoy philosophy and he is one of the most respected teachers in the Philosophy department. I'll be taking another class with him because his knowledge is so extensive. I definitely recommend. Just do the work, show up to lectures, and you will pass. He is an easy grader, there is just a lot of work.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class was interesting for a couple weeks but soon got pretty boring. The summaries are graded pretty hard but the rest of the work isn't too bad. The extra credit will save you so make sure to not miss out on it. Maloney is very passionate and theatric in class which helps. If you want a good intro and you like philosophy, you'll be fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 160D2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Honestly the lectures dont make sense and drag when Maloney teaches. His TAs are amazing and explain the lectures and study guides a lot better. They are extremely helpful. Dont even bother about buying the "required" textbook!!! I spent over $100 on it and we never had to use it!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160D2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Maloney and this class really aren't that bad. The lectures can be a bit dry, but keep in mind this IS philosophy... The class is super easy if you just go to class and the test review sessions and do the clicker questions. No need to buy/read the book either. This class really is fine for fulfilling the gen ed requirement.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 160D2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you dont like philosophy, DONT take this class. I took it thinking it would be cool to talk about god, i was wrong. Maloney talks about nonsense the whole class. His TAs grade everything, i actually only understood the class when they taught it sometimes. Lots of extra credit tho so go to class. Not an easy a at all!! Not interesting!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160D
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Maloney is very knowledgable but often goes off topic and makes little sense during lecture. The class is lecture exclusive, so while attendance is not mandatory, it is advantageous to attend class. You get a lot of extra credit with in class clicker quizzes and Blue Book extra credit. There are 2 written exams and 8 online quizzes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160D2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof Maloney runs on and on in lectures. The TA's grade really hard so make sure you cover all needed topics in the lecture summaries (go to office hours). Go to class because there is easy extra credit at the end of every class. The quizzes are difficult if you don't take good notes, most questions are promoted as "According to the lecture.."

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160D2
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He goes off topic in all his lectures talking about random things. He tries to make his lecture more theatric and it makes it extremely difficult to understand. When you write lecture summaries don't be surprised if you get a 70% or lower. This class is designed for you to fail.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160D
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

LECTURES FOREVER!! Nothing makes sense in this class. Quizzes are pretty simple but somehow felt like I couldn't succeed. Dreaded going to this class but the extra credit is nice!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160D2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The TA's graded my written exams hard so it really depends on the TA's that semester. The summaries can bring your grade down. The extra credit if you get the majority of it will easily earn you a B or A in the class and is a difference maker so go to class. Beware that the 10 online quizzes are tough and you will need to study a lot for those.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160D2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's super easy. There are only four 200 word summaries at the beginning of the semester and then a quiz every couple of weeks. There's two essay exams and then the final's online and multiple choice. He gives so much extra credit by clicker quizzes so that's why you should attend the class. Other than that, you don't have to pay attention in class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160D2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Although I did not enjoy all of the lectures, I think Professor Maloney is a great teacher. You get extra credit points for going to class, which makes class worth going to. The work is not too hard and after the first few writing assignments, there really isn't any homework. Prepare for the exams and you will do well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 160D
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

loved this class! His lectures do get a little confusing, as he talks about the same subject for a while, but as long as you get the general idea you're good. gives you the essay question a week in advance(provides 2 possible essay questions, then shows) Final is only what you learned the 2nd half, and you also get the essay question for the final!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

many ppl HATED this class. ive taken phil. for years and love the subject but agree he teaches it in a very confusing way. very redundant&roundabout. would not suggest taking this class if you do not know much about philosophy or just think it looks interesting. but if you love philosophy its not bad. u can use notes on quizzes but will still fail

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is obviously loves his subject and loves what he does for a living. However if you don't put effort into his class you won't pass. His lectures can be repetitive so I would suggestive recording lectures. The quizzes and exams are difficult but it's great that he does extra credit.