Peter Horban - Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Professor: Peter Horban

Department: Philosophy

College: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL001100110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

not bad

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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:

do the work and study and you'll do well if you aren't an idiot

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

With that said, he can be very helpful and a good Professor for those that understand the subject I'm sure will excel.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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:

PHIL 110 was one of the hardest subjects I've ever taken.It's kinda like boolean logic, so you need to have a computer type mind. I took it for my Q requirement dont recommend as an elective. For ppl struggling like me you can still possibly pass. My first midterm was 12/36, second 15/36. depends on class aver. as he scales marks. I got C- in end.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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:

The most professional professor I've ever had. His lectures are crystal clear and you can tell he spent a lot of time preparing them. He tells you that you need masterful understanding of the concepts and the terms to do well in the course, which is exactly what you need. It was a pleasure to learn from him. Sad that he is retiring.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class may seem easy... until you get to the exams. They are VERY tricky and there is JUST enough time to finish them, IF AND ONLY IF you use your time wisely. Average on the first midterm was about 17/36, which he says is normal. He seems to enjoy having his students suffer... study hard, and you won't be one of those students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horban's Phil 110 class Is extremely hard! I'm outside of the major and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The exams are only 40 minutes and you don't have time to get through it all! Its ridiculous. I'm sure he's a nice guy but the class is super hard.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Great lecturer. Provides good notes and is clear. The class is hard, but its philosophy so it's supposed to be. Be careful on the tests, they are very tricky. An in depth understanding is needed, really more than you can study for.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL240
• 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:

One of the best profs I have ever had. Every lecture was engaging. If you put the effort in, you will get a good mark. He is very intelligent, and always makes a strong argument. I would love to take more classes with this prof.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can tell he is really passionate about his teachings, and tries to make it as interesting as possible. His notes were clear, but exams were based mostly on material from the readings. Attend tutorials, they helped me most! Exams were fair as long as you READ!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can tell he is very passionate about his teachings, and tries to make it as interesting as possible. His notes were clear, but the exams were mostly based on the materials from readings, which were often long and boring. Attend tutorials, they were the most useful for me! Exams were fair.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took 5 courses this semester, I had 4.0 GPA and I got B in this course. His exams are tricky, VERY TRICKY. Expect to know the unexpected and answer questions you do not understand. Don't be deceived by easy lecture material, do all questions in textbook and pray that you will do okay on midterms. This course seems illogically unfair to me

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Never take Phil 101, logic and reasoning. Waste of you life

Rating # 14

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: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he is a very excellent teacher!!! fantastic, gentleman, have sense of humor!!! must take his course~!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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:

Professor Horban is fantastic. His voice is pleasant. He is very friendly and easy-going. However, just be wary that during midterms, he gives a "two minute warning" make sure you have your test ready to hand in. Lateness is not acceptable. Some people complain about the difficulty. PHIL 110 is hard, but he does a great job of teaching it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Clear and interesting lectures. However, he is completely anal in his style and he gives exams that he expects the average to be 40%! Feels like he wants you to fail. Hate the prof because of his actions, not his lectures though. Stay away from him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horban is a great lecturer, with a very pleasant voice. His exams are tough, but in answer to other complaints, he warns repeatedly before an exam how the papers are to be handed in and in this matter he is absolutely inflexible. The best prof I had this semester, will definitely take another class with him

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100W
• 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:

Horban is a great lecturer, with a very pleasant voice. His exams are tricky, and you are required to follow his instructions exactly, but he's fair.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The worst professor I have ever had. I have never ever seen any rude, mean teacher like this idiot!!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL240
• 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 is probably the worst professor i have ever had. he was a extremely rude when i went to see him in his office hours and provided no form of extra help.the class seemed like he'd taught it a few too many times, some of the forms he handed out were circa 1993! he ruined a class which seemed like it may have actually been interesting.