C. Kenneth Waters - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

Professor: C. Kenneth Waters

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1002V
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This course was definitely more demanding than I expected it to be, especially as a 1xxx level course. He's a fun lecturer and person, but is a HARD grader. I would recommend taking his classes pass/fail so that you can enjoy them, but your GPA doesn't have to suffer as a result.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1002
• 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:

Probably the most demanding course I have ever taken with an unreasonable grading scale; Waters believes it should be difficult to get a C, so don't expect an A, even after pouring your heart & soul into this course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 1002001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROFESSOR. Waters expects WAY too much for the number of credits this course is. I feel like I'm in middle school with all of the mandatory attendance, meaningless daily assignments that can easily take 8 hours a night. His constant errors and mistakes are also a source of frustration. If he is teaching your course, RUN!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4607
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr Waters is a great lecturer and leads interesting discussions in class, but he expects WAY too much work for only 3 credits. I spent more hours outside of this class doing assignments than any other and still received a C. If you are taking more that one other class or have any major responsibilities (like a job) don't expect to do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4607
• 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:

He's an ok prof BUT, if you have a life (job, kids, classes, anything) you'll have to put it on hold. Not only were the guidelines extremely vague, we had four assignments due within 2 days. Assignments due each Monday. Expected to read 2-3 chapters of "Origin" by Darwin twice in 1 week. Not clear about requirements, not an easy grader. Bad combo.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do you have a job? Do you take more than 12 credits? Are you over 21? Then avoid this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3601
• 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:

Dr. Waters is a great professor. His lectures are clear, interesting, and easy to follow. He has very high expectations so expect to work hard in his class, but expect to learn a lot too, and to broaden your mental horizons! I enjoyed his class and would recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This course is great. I actually wish there was more time to learn additional information. Waters however was a pretty average teacher. There were things like mandatory attendance, and reading summaries due every day that made the class feel like I was back in high school.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3601
• 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:

Waters is a great lecturer. He knows how to balance student questions with lecture progress, and took the time to review what people didn't understand. The papers were reasonable and the tests fairly easy. Reading summaries were tough to keep up with, BUT, it was great to be in a classroom where everyone had done the readings.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Flashback to high school with mandatory attendance and pointless daily summaries of readings. Not a hard class but frustrating. The professor doesn't understand a lot of the science or the scientific processes he is criticizing in the class. Apparently theories are actually facts to all scientists, hmmm, I have my own theory on that idea.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3601
• 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:

be prepared to be there every single day and then some. he requires hours of extra lecture time outside of class time. Very pretentious. Doesnt have time for anyone who doesn't share the same amount of love for philosophy and science. Science background helps astronomically. WOULDN'T RECOMMEND.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor, but be prepared for a lot of work. Readings are long and note-taking is time consuming.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Waters is a good speaker. He chooses his words carefully and is always very precise in his language. In this sense, he is able to delicately explain difficult concepts. However, he tries too hard to be funny, pretends too much to be neutral, and thinks too highly of himself, his class, and his discipline. Not a bad professor, but not great.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the class, with the constant readings to print off of the internet and 5-6 pages of comprehensive notes a night, was insane, but professor waters made it worth the effort. i worked my *** off for every grade, but ended up totally inspired by his class. professor waters seriously cares about teaching, and his enthusiasm is infectious.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: INTROPHIL
• 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:

dont accidently take the honors course. AND take everything your TA says seriously (about your paper), even if you don't agree with it or you will HATE this class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3601
• 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:

Very knowledgeable about the subject taught, very nice guy and does a good job to relate to the students, i highly recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1002
• 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:

Very interesting and amusing prof. In the course I took, we had no textbooks. Our readings were done online, which was thoughtful because books can be so expensive. He is truly passionate about his work and is open about his life, yet remains completely mutual during class debates. Very inciteful and pleasant.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1002
• 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:

Makes learning easy, clearly articulates all points, great to talk to one on one. In class will argue both sides to any argument just to get people thinking. Story's are funny and help to articulate his point. Excellent teacher all around.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1002
• 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:

A very articulate speaker, Waters has a tone of voice that is literally impossible to misunderstand. Makes his points with the clarity of a lawyer, youd have to be very unengaged to not understand what he's lecturing on. Some of the topics in this class can get repetitive, but the workload (2 papers and two moderately hard tests) is pretty easy

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

good