Delvin Ratzsch - Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI

Professor: Delvin Ratzsch

Department: Philosophy

College: Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL151
• 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:

Such a great prof. This can be a tough course with any prof so its good to take it with someone whom you'll love. He is very intelligent and has a great open atmosphere in the class. He allows a 5/3 note card on tests full of whatever which helps for his tests which can be tricky. Just know basic and big concepts, show up, and enjoy!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ratzsch's sense of humor made the class for me. I was going to drop the class because I didn't need it for core, but I enjoyed the class to much to do so. Ratzsch's class is difficult; he's a really tough grader so you have to know EVERYTHING on the study sheet he hands out. But if you take good notes and study really hard, you'll be okay

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy knows what he's talking about, but he's so disorganized and very unclear on what he wants. We would have concepts on the study guide that he never talked about. I had to Google half the study guide. DON'T TAKE HIM! He's hard and he laughs when you fail. Stay away from him...

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He does have a good sense of humor, but his grading style is ridiculous. He will take off partial credit on almost every question. Another problem is his handwriting is extremely hard to read. Homework is easy though...

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

difficult class, but good prof. Funny dry sense of humor. Make sure you basically memorize the study guide for his tests, and you'll do pretty well

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Favorite class and prof I had during my first year at Calvin. Ratzsch is funny, great at lecturing material, and keeps students engaged in the class. Would highly recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ratzsch is fantastic. He is extremely funny and a great lecturer. There is almost no homework during the year, but you do need to study for the tests. Overall, a wonderful class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL171
• 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:

I LOVE PROF. RATZSCH! He has a really great sense of humor coupled with a great teaching style. Everyday it's something new and intriging! He even throws us some chocolate sometimes. The class itself is pretty interesting and easily learned if you come to class and take good notes. I would DEFINATLY recommend you take Ratzsch!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL171
• 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:

A wonderful class, it takes a while to get use to his sense of humor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL171
• 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:

One of the best teachers/professors I have ever had. He has a great sense of humor, is obviously intelligent, and is very clear and helpful. The class itself is worthwhile for any student, regardless of major.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL171
• 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:

Ratzch is HILARIOUS. He's got some great stories. Logic with him was always fun, although a word of advice...study hard. Though classtimes are easy and amusing and wonderful and full of chocolate and sarcasm, the tests are some of the most difficult I have taken....

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is lecture style, which for philosophy can be very boring. He's a nice guy and is certainly funny, but his notes are incoherent and his tests are rather difficult. He's not too bad, but I think there are easier profs.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

GREAT PROF!! He's hilarious, and really makes the class fun! Very helpful, but HARD tests! Study hard and don't be afraid to ask questions in class! oh, and you gotta love the chocolate!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Incredible professor!!!! Grades hard - look out for his tests! But he's always eager to help you improve. Explains things well and makes class fun/interesting.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was a very awesome prof, funni drawings

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Prof. Ratssch is AWESOME! He's extremely helpful, and makes philosophy fun, and easy to comprehend. His dry humour is hillarious, and adds a lot of life to the subject. He totally loves ferrits, and draws hillarious pictures on the board! TAKE THIS PROF for 153!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

as hard to comprehend as philosophy is for me, Ratzsch makes everything comprehensive (impressive!) his dry sense of humor is totally hilarious and he is the kindest, most helpful man you have ever met. TAKE THIS PROF!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very excited about Philosophy, and is always willing to hear what his students think. He thinks cats are better than dogs, though, so that's a bad thing :) .

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. good class discussions, but exams are really hard. pretty tough to get a good grade

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

While his class was funny and entertaining, his exams are almost impossible. Plan on recalling every single detail about every single definition and theory. Grades on a curve though!