David Meeler - Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

Professor: David Meeler

Department: Philosophy

College: Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENVS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Meeler was a tough teacher. Certainly not the worst but all your grades come from weekly online tests, which were tricky, a midterm paper, and a final. His lectures were sometimes off topic and he was pretty bland about some topics, even though he cares about the environment. Liked him fine, but not my favorite class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENVS350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Meeler is blatantly rude to students, sarcastic to the point that it is hurtful, does not care about his students, doesn't even seem to care about teaching. I do not recommend him whatsoever. The people who go to class are more punished than the ones who don't.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There's a handful of essays that is shorter than two pages. He's unresponsive to emails and overly sarcastic during class. Don't expect feedback on your papers; he will tell you to refer to the rubric for any questions. I had to S/U the class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Meeler is an awesome teacher, but this class is SO challenging. Dr. Meeler is available when needed and made this class very fun and interesting. Don't take this class unless you're seriously interested, though. It is tedious but in the end a lot of fun.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

During this course, I felt like I had learned very little. But now at the end, I realize that I have learned quite a lot. Dr. Meeler gives quizzes and two essays in addition to the final. Don't miss any of the quizzes, they are online. Since there are so few grades, you need to try your hardest to do well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most sarcastic worst professor of my college career. He will not work with you for disabilities, heavy work schedule, and has no regard for what goes on in your life outside of his class. I had to respond to a natural disaster and he gave me only a 48-hour extension and ultimately a 0 on the paper. He thinks he is a god of a professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL565
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved Meeler. He is down to Earth, intelligent and very honest. Loved his class but beware, he is excellent at arguing any point so be prepared to stand your ground! Highly recommend him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was just a great professor to work with

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

As long as you really read the book and pay attention and take notes in class, this will be an easy A. All of the assignments were due online besides the final exam. Overall Dr. Meeler is a fair professor and with a little work, you can earn an A

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is not very prompt when giving grades back. He takes his time in getting them back to you and is a bit sarcastic.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a very good professor! he really stretches your thought process. Class was easy to get an A in, but he definitely challenges you mentally!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best Professor ever. He explains everything very well and makes difficult subjects easier to understand. I wish all my professors were like him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took this class online, and it was very difficult for me. You complete problem sets everyday on Aplia.com and you have to read everyday. The test on blackboard was extremely hard for me. I would think that I did good on it but found out that I failed. He always respond back to your emails and he have online sessions on certain days.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very tough on your writing; if you aren't up to par, forget it...enjoyed the material, just not having my work torn to shreds over turnitin.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Meeler is awesome. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you're in college get over it. Many of my friends that were in his class told me how they were going to see him for help in the class and he as always been helpful when I was confused.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

terrible teacher. wasn't around for help after class. attendance isn't mandatory but you will fail if you don't attend. S/U this class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I don't understand all these good ratings. THIS MAN WAS HORRIBLE!! His classes were boring and the exams were impossible. Definitely S/U it. It was the only thing that saved my GPA from going straight to hell

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ETHICSECT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great Teacher...do your work and participate and you will get an A

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hard to understand if you are not a Phil. major. The book was difficult for me but covered everything!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Meeler is VERY passionate abt Philosophy. Do not take if you want an easy grade!!! The tests are short answer & essay...a bit hard if you don't come to class or read the book. He's a bit condesending. The final was easy though...all ?s were from previous tests & allowed to use an index card...meant you could have all the answers w/ you on test day!