Bruce Dutra - Mott Community College, Flint, MI

Professor: Bruce Dutra

Department: Philosophy

College: Mott Community College, Flint, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dutra is a great professor! He is very smart, and his class is somewhat challenging but the lectures and the reading material are extremely interesting. He is very helpful and works with you if you meet with him and ask for help!! Best class and best professor I've had so far at Mott.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL293
• 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:

His ethics class was very interesting. He explains things in a nice, objective, and very clear manner. Open to and very good at answering questions. Sometimes long-winded in explaining things but it's for clarity's sake. Quizzes/Exams aren't too bad, just study. Book not REALLY necessary. Recommended for new-to-philosophy people

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Show up every day, listen, and ask questions if you have questions about concepts, and you will do well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Very friendly and answers all questions! Does his best to make the harder and confusing things as clear as he can. Its really interesting stuff! The text is a bit difficult to follow but he to break it down for you! Tests are hard but he gives you it in advance to prepare answers at home! Write down everything he does and ask Q's and youll be fine!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall good teacher. Makes class interesting. Philosophy is a bit difficult to read but he grades on a curve which helps significantly.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101INTRO
• 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:

Very hard class with Dutra. Grades only consist of a few quizzes and two exams. Quizzes at ten multiple choice Qs and exams you can pick 3 out of 5 essays to write about. No PowerPoint lectures, he just talks the whole time. Better take hardcore notes

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class is hard. Book is basically unnecessary. Quizzes are graded on a lenient curve. 2 EXAMS WITH 3 ESSAY'S! MUST STUDY A LOT. He gives exam q's as study guide day before exam, but it has 5 q's & he randomly picks only 3 for exam so u will do some unnecessary studying. If u don't need this class don't take it unless u already understand Phil. WELL.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

I thought that taking philosophy would be kind of exciting and interesting.. but it was not like that at all with dutra. All he did was LECTURE, he did not make it interesting at all. Our grades were based off 3 essay exams. This class was horrible, made me not ever want to take a philosophy course ever again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I already enjoyed philosophy and he really helped expand those feelings.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

He's not the worse prof I've had. He makes the readings in the book as clear as he possibly can, and the quizzes are graded on a curve. 90% of the class are take-home exams, and be prepared to spend all weekend doing them. U have to get a 93% or higher to get a 4.0 here, and you will work for it. Don't think too hard and doubt yourself on the quiz

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL183
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very knowledgeable relating to philosophy. very thorough and clear pertaining to in-depth concepts of reasoning

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is a hard class but Dutra tries to make it easier to understand. Quizzes and Tests are a nightmare but he usually grades on a pretty big curve.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

You'll either love the class or hate it. He makes extremely deep, difficult to understand reading very clear. He keeps it interesting too--constantly engaging the class, and not just lecturing. Quizzes and tests were both based on what was discussed in class, so if you miss even one class you will be at a disadvantage.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

This is the best philosophy teacher I have ever had. He is crystal clear when explaining concepts and does it it multiple ways so everyone can understand. He was almost always available after class or via email. He does grade hard but gives you all the information he wants to be put into the tests 2/3 are take home. Attendance does not affect grade

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I DID say attendance is mandatory, although you will probably learn just as much about Phil. of Religion by banging your head against a porcupine's backside. THE most boring and difficult to understand class of my entire student career.I absolutely HATE going to his class.

Rating # 16

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:

Oh my god take somebody else. Anybody else.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

I am still in the class my semester hasnt ended but I find him very helpful and it's an enjoyable class to take, he is easy to understand and if you don't understand something he explains it in a way so that you will.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Mr. Dutra was an excellent teacher. He was very into what he was teaching and while the material is sometimes hard to grasp he helped put things into clear perspective. Make sure you attend all classes take good notes and this class is a breeze

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHILORELI
• 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:

My favorite class I have taken so far. Dutra is very enthusiastic about teaching. He is eager for his students to ask questions. Very easy to listen to. Quizes every week but are not hard. Will anwer all students questions and doesnt make you feel stupid if you are wrong. I would recommend this class to anyone who has an interest in religon.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL165
• 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:

I love this class...my favorite ever. Mr. Dutra explains everything well and has a great zest for the subject. Anyone who doesn't like him just doesn't understand.