Jill McIntosh - Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Professor: Jill McIntosh

Department: Philosophy

College: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class. Her explanations are all over the place, not only that but TAs are no help. Regret taking this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There are lots of iclicker questions so participation in lectures is mandatory. Lectures move really fast so dont blink or youll miss something. TAs always say theyre confussed and stressed when you go for help. Grade scale/curve is TERRIBLE, you get little time to do exams, exams are marked SO HARD mc with a twist is absolutely horrible!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

lecture material is often overcomplicated, leading to confusion on course material

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Where to begin... PHIL 100W requires class attendance because she makes iClicker questions and some of the material from class discussions ends up on the midterms and finals. The term papers are very hard to get a good mark on. Average of the class for the midterm was 16/31. Tutorials didn't help at all, made the material even more confusing.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she was alright, not the best teacher but not the worst, i thoroughly enjoyed showing up to her classes, mainly because it was fun because of the students i got with my group!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this prof is the worst prof I ever had, she goes through materials really quickly, does not explain things well. her lectures are boring ah... but u are encouraged to participant in lectures by doing iclicker quizzes, highly recommend u to do that so u can gain as much credit as u can even u dont know the answers, just randomly select one.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am in her PHIL105 class and she goes very slowly. Without showing up to a single tutorial, I've had no problem getting an A on the tests. Most of the class was common sense so long as you can remember the important vocabulary. Although her slow progression through the material is boring, it is very clear and you are sure to understand it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

in my opinion, the material of this class is not hard but super confused. it is important to have a tutor outside of school if you want a good grade. but the professor is suck!! she is not nice at all!! she used the words such as " don't bother your TA""that's not you business""i'm not repeating myself" and reject to answer you or help you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although attendance was optional for tutorials I do recommend you attend them, because the content is heavy and confusing. Class average was 40%; it was a difficult course. She essentially read off her written notes during lectures which she emailed us each week. If you're confused, GO AND SEE YOUR TA because the grading criteria is very specific.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Like to put students on spot. Especially those primary or first language is other than English.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE. Her lectures completely suck. Either you skip, or fall asleep during lecture. The exams are tough, very hard to understand, and are set up so that you fail. Unless you are going into phil, DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE. Trust me!! you will fail or get a D. Hardest class ever. harder than calc...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The subject matter she teaches is very difficult but I think she is doing her best. There is every opportunity to go to her or a TA with any issues you are having. She is also pretty friendly albeit intimidating. In this case blame the course not the teacher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

terrible class. biggest mistake. 1st class that ive ever done poorly in. tried very hard, attended hours etc etc, but still failed as her exams are BOGUS, insanely vague, misleading and marked unfairly. lectures also do not help, and concepts are poorly explained, if at all. trust me and DO NOT TAKE

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my biggest regrets in life is taking this class. I took this as an elective thinking it would be fun to learn but the information is too dense and her slides aren't engaging at all. She goes really fast during lecture and does't make her notes fillable on word so its hard to keep up. If you're thinking of taking this class, DO NOT.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst. Class. Ever. By far the most difficult class I have ever taken. Dr. Mc does a less than poor job at explaining concepts and ideas and tests are excruciatingly difficult with failing class averages. Unless you have a fetish for logic or this course is required for something, DO NOT TAKE IT...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a good prof. She's always available for extra help outside the class. Her midterms were fair. Do the homeworks, attend the lectures/tutorials and read the textbook you'll be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She explains concepts POORLY. Lots of irrelevant talks going on during her lecture. She tries very hard to be funny but she is just not good at it. Questions on the exam are extremely vague. I have ABSOLUTELY NO idea what she is asking for!! Her example does not captures the concept at all. So don t take PHIL110 with her!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dosen't go over terms well enough, but if you do your textbook readings you'll be fine

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL333
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This will sound like truism, but work hard and get on her good side. The rest is letting your work do your bidding. She will be on the lookout for errors, but don't get too upset over them because she has a pretty keen eye for them and you aren't the only one.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIXX1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Will be using clicker for participation grade. Try to understand and memorize her lecture notes, midterm and final weren't easy. She gets really upset if you take pics in class, so big NONO. Also, she will move you around during exams and don't allow you to seat close to your friends so try not talk to your friends before the exam.