Jay Campbell - St. Louis Community College at Meramec, St. Louis, MO

Professor: Jay Campbell

Department: Philosophy

College: St. Louis Community College at Meramec, St. Louis, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHL104
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hes a nice guy, most of the hw was online, but there is no content/structure to the class. First 25 mins of 50min class is spent reviewing hw & reviewing last classes lecture. Very dry & boring Material. Moves slowly thru chapters but doesnt re adjust hw or tests. Tests are t/f & multiple choice that r similarly worded on a confusing subject.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HUM102
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lets start with the good. The tests were mostly all true and false questions which is the only reason I didn't fail the course. The bad part is that this class was the most sinfully boring class that I have ever taken. All he did was lecture and it was so bad that most of the class stopped showing up. My advice is to find another Humanities course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class was an easy A. Problem is he gives way too much credit to the Philosophy theories that are discussed in class, but then again, what do you expect from a PhD in Philosophy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC101
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad guy but awful at explaining the work. I only missed one class and still felt lost at times.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Logic is a course if I had to retake knowing what I know I would go to class not online. The teacher was great about giving feedback, handouts, and was caring. You have to read and follow the guide do the homework and ask for help after doing so.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really dedicated to philosophy, he clearly enjoys teaching and is very passionate. Homework is easy, tests can get hard.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No problems with him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHI101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Teacher obviously doesn't understand the material himself, and has trouble answering questions.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't give the students the opportunity to actually present their questions.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was a good teacher but you have to pay close attention and take a lot of notes. The text book readings were tough and you have to study for tests. I found it helpful to look up youtube videos on the different philosophers we studied as well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHL104
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Campbell is a great teacher overall. His lectures are a little sporadic so make sure you pay attention. Taking notes in this class is a must. I would take other classes that he teaches, he was enjoyable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOLOGIC
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He never kept on topic and made things up as he went.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HUM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is interesting, but only because it's dual-taught by Dr. Fratello. Campbell has a huge issue getting points across. He's confusing and unclear. He back tracks over himself and it's hard to understand. He uses a poeerpoint, but doesn't stay on a slide long enough for you to get the info. I would avoid his clases at al costs.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• 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:

I took this class over the summer. Dr. Campbell made this class great! He uses lots of helpful examples, and he makes class interesting. As long as you pay attention in class and actually do the textbook readings, the tests are very fair. I'm much more interested in philosophy than I was before, and I definitely recommend this class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHL104
• 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:

Dr. Campbell is kind, smart, funny and helpful. If you show up to class, pay attention and study the hand-outs you will do fine in his class. He grades the tests and homework fast and is always fair when grading. If you need help just ask and he is always more than willing to help. Take his class!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was very difficult. I ended up getting a tutor and doing fine, but I would not suggest taking this class with Campbell. Try Champagne, I heard his course is easier. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK! GOOGLE HOMEWORK ANSWERS, but be aware that only half of the homework answers are free online.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Campbell is a great professor! If you pay attention in class and read his hand-outs than it's an easy A. He is very helpful if you need help during the course. He always welcomes students to come to his office and he will sit down with you until you understand the material. He is definitely my favorite professor so far!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are serious about school you may want to avoid professor Campbell. I found this class to be extremely frustrating because he did not seem to care much. The professors answer keys were wrong all the time, and it messed up the whole grading system. Learning an testing can be difficult because of how off track and slow this class is.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Campbell does not seem like he enjoys teaching. He changed points because he wrote them in his grade book wrong and didn't feel like fixing them. He moved a test up a week with 2 days notice. He's not considerate or respectful of students. I now despise the subject because of this class. I highly recommend choosing a different professor!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHL104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. Very respectful towards students even when disagreeing. Students were free to voice their opinions. He fairly represents opposing positions on ethical issues. Tests were easy for me, though not for everybody.