Zeno Swijtink - Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

Professor: Zeno Swijtink

Department: Philosophy

College: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is by far the worst teacher I have ever had. In a philosophy class, he discusses environmental issues. It is also a how-to for moodle. Never seen a teacher go so crazy with that website.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible teacher. Was forced to take the class due to FIG. He had hundreds of hours worth of homework that had nothing to do with the class. Asked for help and support several times, and he was helpless. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher, not helpful, and completely rude. But I believe he has reasons behind his methods giving loads of busy work. I learned how to work diligently and get things done on time. I still hate him though.

Rating # 4

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:

terrible.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The worst teacher on this campus, all of his assignments are unnecessary and do not relate to anything we talk about during class. He likes to hear himself talk and he loves moodle but moodle is awful. he is an awful teacher, avoid him at all costs. you will not learn anything. he doesn't speak very good english and has a thick accent. hate class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Have fun on moodle.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is not as bad as they make it seem. He has a very thick accent and sometimes it is hard to understand. He gives about ten homework assignments before class but he never gives quizzes or tests. Homework is easy and it all takes about an hour to do. 2 small presentations and one final big group presentation. I would recommend this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Zeno is a very redundant teacher. Avoid if at all possible. He gives a ton of pointless work that is hard to keep up with, and doesn't really teach anything related to philosophy. Total waste of my time.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Horrible teacher, pointless class, did a 20 page paper on my emotions.... Literally the worst teachers i have ever had.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Had him for Critical thinking and he is the least understanding individual on the planet. He fails utterly at the critical thinking aspect of his course. If you weren't agreeing with him he didn't like you. Also a ridiculous amount of online work. Stay away

Rating # 11

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:

This teacher is honestly the worst teacher I have ever had. In Philosophy, you are allowed to have an opinion, but not in his class. This class is full of work that has nothing to do with Philosophy. It has hurt me in other classes because I spend so much time on his homework that is busy work. I pretty sure I got an A in his class. :(

Rating # 12

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:

This man is not an educator. His concern with his students and work ethic reflect a close minded individual. Awful time and worst way to start a year at college. If you take this class then you might as well drop it and try to get someone else.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

ABSOLUTE WORST TEACHER AT SONOMA STATE!!!! DO NOT TAKE A CLASS WITH HIM UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR SEMESTER RUINED!!!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Worst professor I could have ever imagined having. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS.

Rating # 15

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:

Very hypocritical. Teaches a class that should teach open mindedness but yet he is the most close minded person I have met. In his class there are two types of OPINIONS, his and the wrong ones. I would say the class is 90% online yet he is incompetent at helping/working with Moodle (the class' website) himself. If you get him good luck.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ridiculous amount of work assigned. At the time, work assigned had nothing to do with Philosophy. Looking back I can see how he tried to connect it, but failed. Tries to be a good teacher, but he just doesn't explain things well. I suggest you don't take this class.

Rating # 17

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:

WORST TEACHER OF MY LIFE. DO NOT TAKE HIM. This class had nothing to do with philosophy and there is so much work it is ridiculous. You will be saving yourself so much stress if you do not take him.

Rating # 18

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:

Class is a lot of work that really has nothing to do with philosophy. Work itself is pretty easy. I managed to get an A. You just have to do the work. You will get frustrated easily though. You will have to buy like 5 books and use them all a lot, and keep a journal. One personal presentation and a couple of group presentations.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The amount of work he gives is ridiculous. I was doing way more homework then my other friends who had a different phil 101 teacher. However I managed to get all of my work done and ended up with an A. The work isn't difficult it is just very very time consuming.I also learned nothing about creative thinking. Choose a different professor!

Rating # 20

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:

WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER TAKEN! I tell all my friends NOT to take him. He literally has made me burst into tears because I worked my butt off and got a bad grade- 45% on a twelve page OPINION paper. I cannot stress how much I despise this man!