Bonnie D. Kent - University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA

Professor: Bonnie D. Kent

Department: Philosophy

College: University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHILOS11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One Midterm, a paper, and a Final. The readings are the basis of the entire class. Although she covers most of the readings in class it is still probably best to also read and not just attend lecture. The test questions are prereleased in a bank and she only picks some, they are short answer. Not the hardest, but it takes some work.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHILOS11
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's my first Philosophy class, and I'm considering adding a Philosophy major. She's a wonderful professor, but definitely makes you work for your grade. She's very articulate and knowledgeable in the things she says- TAKE NOTES! There are 3 writing assignments that account for your entire grade, so make sure you really UNDERSTAND the bookstexts!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is way too difficult to be lower division. The content is okay but her lecture style doesn't clarify much of the reading. 6 page paper dude a week before the final. If you're interested in philosophy okay but if not and just looking for g.e's i wouldn't recommend it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUMAN1A
• 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:

Great lecturer, often makes jokes. If you are taking humcore, she is one of the better lecturers during fall quarter. Attendance is "mandatory", but you view her power point slides online. Books need not be read, just understand the concept of each philosopher, and you shall be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HCC1A
• 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:

She always keep the lectures interesting and she likes to say a few jokes from time to time! But if you're a slacker and don't attend lectures, you won't miss much because her PPT slides online say EVERYTHING. You don't even need to read the books!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HCLEC1C
• 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:

Great lecturer, really good at keeping people's attention. She made all her subject matter interesting and often made jokes. Readings weren't the easiest things to understand but she was very good at explaining them and answering questions about them until they were understandable. Probably the only lecturer I was sad to see go. Highly recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Grade Breakdown: 1)2 essays 2)1 exam. Essays were our own prompt (kinda hard...). The exam is based on the reading, and she gives us a study guide. The class is extremely interesting and informative. She's nice, funny, and fun.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUMH1A
• 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:

She's nice and her lecs are pretty interesting. Her explanations are clear and she gives examples that help make the info easier to understand. Attendance isn't mandatory, but I'd recommend going.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL9
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At first I thought this would be a boring class and she seemed like a difficult teacher, but she makes everything straightforward. Her lectures were interesting and I had good laughs in that class. She is intelligent and shows understanding in what she teaches. Turned out to be an okay class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HUM1A
• 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:

Good teacher. She knows what she is talking about. Gives great notes too. I highly suggest going to her lectures--she has notes online and notes during class. Both are extremely useful. She's pretty funny too

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHILO5
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She'll scare the hell out of you when she cites past statistics and exam grades. Don't buy it. Don't drop this class. If you can stomach your way through it, you'll be a part of something great. Her lectures are captivating and inspirational. TAs are tough graders but ultimately show their subjective side. Office hours are well worth it. Have fun!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• 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:

This was my second class with Prof. Kent and it was one of the most difficult courses I've ever taken but I would still recommend it. She might seem a bit intimidating but her office hours are helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bonnie is one of the best in UCI's Phil department. She's a firecracker. Be prepared to work. And work. And work. If you are looking for an easy A, she's not the one. If you are looking for someone who is funny, sarcastic, intelligent and who will challenge you then Kent is the one.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSPHY11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yea, its pretty difficult for a lower division class. i took it to fulfil breadth requirement and it bit me in the ars. Got a C+, midterm and final you really have to prepare for with the study guide, and then u have an 8 page paper that takes forvever to write, revise, and grade. TA (MATT) was a dick.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY11
• 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:

Way too hard for a lower division class! I did not like the way this class was taught.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I got an A- in this class and I still dont particularly like her as a teacher. Shes very unhelpful and complains about the slightest things. if you dont know an answer or ask a stupid question she makes fun of you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GENERAL
• 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:

If you dont do your reading or listen and ask questions that were covered in class, of course shes not going to like you! She cant be biased agasint both men and women.She just wouldn't like anyone. But she does like some poeple!, so shes not biased

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: VIRTUESVICES
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shes really smart, and funny. She ususally has extra office hours, and is willing to correct a draft. Do all the reading she generally has a comprehensive final, and you will prolly have to come up with at least one of your own paper topics.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She was very easy to talk to after class. She can be sort of intimdating, but overall a good professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is mean and unhelpful. She will not take pity for you if you have problems. Be prepared to get a beating. and I am a girl and I think she is bias too!