David O'Connor - Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Professor: David O'Connor

Department: Philosophy

College: Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1104
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

OConnor is a really nice guy in person, but hell probably ruin your gpa and not care.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1104
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really nice person, but this course is WAY too hard. He's a super tough grader, and don't plan to pass unless you go to EVERY SINGLE CLASS + study 5 hours a week for it. The material is tough if you don't have a PhD in it, and it seems like he expects you to. Even if you get 2/3 of a ? right, don't expect him to give you credit.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do yourself a favor and sign up for Prof O'Connor's class if you're taking ethics! He makes the material very clear, and uses great analogies that really help you understand the material. His grading is very clear and he provides study guides before each quiz and exam. He is funny and makes the class enjoyable! I definitely recommend his class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took class as an elective. Should've been an easy A but he grades by a point system out of 200. 3 exams&3 quizzes. Let's say you get one 3-pt question wrong on each then you just lost 18 points/9% off your grade. BTW you need 95% to get an A. Translation: unless you expect to be perfect, don't chance it. Don't let charming Irish Santa fool you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2810
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing professor, would definitely take again. His examples are clear and helpful in understanding complicated material. Take VERY DETAILED notes to help on your exams and do his study guides! He also offers extra credit if you ask

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, my only issue (keep in mind I am a Philosophy major) was that OCis INCREDIBLY DRY, even for me. He does from time to time, utilize humor. However, as attendance is not mandatory and the subject material was overtly boring, this class is a nightmare for students that don't read closely.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. O'Connor is hands down the best teacher I have ever had. He's very smart but wont make you feel like an idiot if you ask simple questions. He literally never took attendance (but its in your best interest to go to class), he has a wonderful sense of humor and is very fair when it comes to grading.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1104
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you take this course, which is recommended, take it with him!!! Gives funny examples to get you to remember things. 3 quizzes and 3 exams that's all.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1104
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class at 9:30 but it is actually bearable. Professor O'Connor makes Logic easy and fun, the subject material itself is hard and boring. Tests are tough but he gives points were ever he can.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

he is a spectacular man always there if you need him, extremely respectful I would love to take him again he is so wise!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You'd be a fool to take logic with anyone else. Prof. O'Connor is so knowledgeable and makes material that I thought would be tough to be very easy. He is super clear and makes the material really easy to understand and makes doing well on the quizzes and exams very easy as well. Just come to class because his lectures teach you everything.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

although the material is somewhat difficult and you definitely have to have common sense to take this class, he is like an adorable irish santa and hes great

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

SO GREAT! I was scared to take an ethics class because the subject had always been confusing to me, he makes everything clear & you'll pass if you take notes ! I would take him before anyone else !

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had him for intro to philosophy. Can't ask for a better teacher very nice and willing to go out of his way to help you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Logic can be tricky if it's not explained right, but Dr. O'Connor does an awesome job. He's really smart, a great professor, and a fair grader. I really enjoyed this class. As long as you go to class, keep up with the reading, and study for the tests, you should have no problem. And he is always willing to help if you do!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher. Starts every class with a recap of the last, so you're never lost.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This man is a godsend. I took his class to erase my F grade that I got from debello, and so far, i'm on the track to be able to replace that with a B :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EPIST2959
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Tells you exactly what he expects and is there to help you along the way. Fair but difficult grader. You need to hit the target right on, but again, he helps you along the way.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor. You have to do the readings that he assigns to understand what he is talking about. He will explain everything for you to understand if you ask. You have to speak up, or else he won't. Tests and quizzes are hard, so you need to study. Take lots of notes, anything he says. He is very understanding.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MDRNPHIL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I felt that this was one of the smartest professors I've ever had. He is very clear and obviously knows the material extremely well and he's also very chill. You can learn a lot if you put the effort in. Take his class!