Rockney Jacobsen - Wilfrid Laurier University-Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: Rockney Jacobsen

Department: Philosophy

College: Wilfrid Laurier University-Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PP214
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Rockney! Definitely one of my favourite professors. He explains things well, he's hilarious and he keeps class interesting. He doesn't have a lot of assignments so you really have to work hard because there aren't a whole lot of chances to pull your mark up (40% final, a paper worth 35% and a midterm worth 25% for example).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PP214
• 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:

A brilliant communicator - engaging, interesting, clear, concise, funny, etc. Cares about his students and will help them - he even came out for beers with us after the exam. Razor sharp analytic mind. Fair marker. Take one of his classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHILPHIL
• 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:

funny classes, and clear direction in class material- he understands many different sides of a given topic-

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PP111
• 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:

Great man!!! Class was so entertaining. Got a crappy mark but the class was worthwhile attending!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PP101
• 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:

Take your friends to class...it's that entertaining!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI111
• 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:

he made his course pack after he prepped his lectures, so everything in the coursepack is relevant to the course, which is nice. he's got a blunt sense of humour (some would say) but I loved it personally heh. do not take his course if you are not open minded towards rational thinking.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PP111
• 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:

Rockney is absolutely amazing. He is one of my favourite profs, and always made the class enjoyable. He is brilliant and has a great way of teaching things. The class was interesting, mostly because of him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PY111
• 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:

He is such an amazing teacher...he sorta reminded me of robin williams by the way that he acted. he is so funny, he lectures are always so interesting...especially his how ben afflick, angelina jolie rant.. oh man..i wish i had him for all my philosophy classes!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PP111
• 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:

Rockney is soo funny. He's very clear in his lectures. Very helpful. He has very clear expectations for asignments. You have to attend his lectures if you want to get his notes because he posts nothing.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PY214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This man is both brilliant and personable. If you don't like him, I don't like you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PY111
• 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:

Rockney is simply the greatest Prof. of all time. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to him, and his entire family for teaching me the ways of knowledge and reality. Thank you oh so much.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rockney is awesome, so funny and has laid back teaching style. def. covers a lot in lecture and really helps you understand the material with LOTS of examples. he knows his stuff and is a great prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PP111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a guy, funny, nice and seemly caring. As a prof, talks way to much, making information a bit mixed up and confusing.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PP111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

loved the class, thought it was great. I found the marking remarkably high. Of course it helps if you have a mind for the whole philosophy thing. Never did the reading, it really doesn't contribute to the class at all.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PPL101
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

such a good guy.. so nice and very helpful. talks about drugs alot but all great philosophers were known for alliances with such things... lol... hope i get him again for some class in the future!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PY111
• 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:

really funny, makes class interesting, definately worth attending his lectures because he gives additional information that isn't in the text or his slides.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class is interesting because Rockney is the Prof! He is funny and out going! That's the main thing i like about this class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

So funny and easy to follow

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LOADSOFEM
• 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:

Currently enrolled in a graduate program regarded as more prestigious than WLU's (cough Queen's cough), I didn't expect EVERY professor here to measure up to Rocky, but none of them come close. He's the best instructor I have ever had, and, apparently, will ever have. The most inspiring mind I've ever had the opportunity to engage with.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

What a legend of a man. Had never taken Phil before, but this guy made me go on to take 3 courses in my first year, so I am now doing a combined major in Phil and English mostly coz of him. Every class was entertaining and Rockney was hilarious.