Professor: Gary Thiher
Department: Philosophy
College: University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1301
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Hes really funny and usually pretty nice. His lectures are really hard to follow most times though and do little to clear up the readings which all have quizzes that can be confusing. The four two page papers are not all that difficult because he is not a difficult grader, but if you dont understand the readings they wont be easy.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1301
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Beware of pop quizzes, so always read the chapter before coming to class. He makes you work for your grade.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1301
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Definitely not a huge philosophy fan as it is but this class didn't make things better. Assigns quizzes for every reading done for homework. Rambles a lot. Not very structured. Will drag class on to make it reach the full time.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1301
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Good personality but not a good teacher. When students talk he will interrupt you. Isn't very clear in lecture. You've gotta pay attention and you may make a C. Not clear on grading criteria whatsoever. Isn't clear on class work either. Not easy to talk to. By far not my favorite. Pick another teacher if you can!!
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1301
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very laid back
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1301
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He cusses during lecture. This class can be boring. Pop quizzes are over the readings. Do your work and you should be fine. Only two test, 2 essay prompts and a final. The essay prompts are given to you .
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: PHIL2305
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
So, first off, if you're Type A like me, proceed with caution. His teaching style is scattered. The material he covers comes from the books, but he words test questions off lecture - so show up. Haphazard attendance-taking. Curses like a sailor. Good, not great, not terrible either.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: PHIL2305
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Read the textbook and you'll be fine. Takes some of the test questions off of textbook's website. Funny guy but swears a ton, so if that bothers you I wouldn't take him.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: CRITICALTHINK
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Tests are easy if you read & do exercise problems.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: PHIL2305
- Grade Received: C-
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He reminds me of a Southern version of Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean. He's pretty crazy but not a bad guy. But the lectures were boring. I just brought my textbook to class and took notes. You have to really memorize every page of the textbook to understand what will be on the test. If you can avoid this class, do.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: CRITTHINKING
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Thiher is the best professor I've had while at college. He is one of the funniest people I've ever met in my life. He explains concepts until you really understand. Allowed 3 absences, but rarely takes roll. Fairly easy tests. Cusses a ton. Very, very knowledgeable. Will stay after class. Very nice guy, great class!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: PHIL2305
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had Mr. Thiher for Critical Thinking. He is absolutely crazy, but he knows his stuff. Never cancels class and lectures are soooo boring. I only studied from the book and did just fine! He tells a few new things (not in book) that are important, but not too significant. Don't slack off as semester goes on.. it's easy to do. final is comprehensive.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: PHIL2305
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He bs's a lot but the textbook is helpful. Make sure you take notes
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: 1301
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
His lectures usually help out for better understanding of the text. The papers are not long, usually a minimum of two pages, max of three. He is very hilarious.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: 2305
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
DO NOT TAKE! This is the worst professor I have had. He rambles the whole class period. From the first day of class until the last day you will have no clue what he is even talking about. Book is needed. Tests are pretty easy, read the definitions. Takes attendance on Fridays. Go to class and read the book while he "lectures."
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: PHIL2305
- 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:
TERRIBLE. Hated this class. He'll talk over you when you try to ask a question, and then get upset when your question doesn't get answered. He'll argue with you about dumb stuff and he cusses like a sailor. If you take this class, do the online quizzes for the book. That's where he get some questions for the test. Also some test ?s don't make sense
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: PHIL23050
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wow he is hard. Only suggestion is go to the online book website, DO THE PRACTICE QUIZZES. Literally 3/4 of every test was word for word from practice quizzes. Otherwise really hard class. He is not the best at teaching.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1301
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Didn't really teach the material. Reading assignments every night with quizzes over EVERY single one the next class. Boring! He only allows 3 absences. Two exams: first is hand writing two essays (2 pages each) in class with only 45 minutes. Second is a multiple choice that is comprehensive of the entire semester! Randomly sings- not a good singer
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: 1301
- 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:
Most boring teacher I've had. Rambles WHOLE time!No clue what he was ever talking about.Had to write 4 2 page essays that were terrible.2 test, 1 was 2 essays, other was the final which was the hardest most confusing test I've taken, it was mult choice but that did me no help.NOT an easy a!I'm an A B student and I am worried about my final grade.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1301
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very very very boring! Always rambles. If you miss more than three times there are consequences. He does not take attendance every day but enough to count. He always will take a deep breath and say a sentence that takes ten minutes to finish
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