Henry Quan - Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Professor: Henry Quan

Department: Philosophy

College: Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My friend and I took Mr. Quan's logic class. He explained the nature of logic and the foundation of logic. His explanations were very clear and the examples he used really made the principles relevant and meaningful. Both of us then took the law school admission test and we passed it. We believe this class really helped us.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

When I took philosophy the last time, I didn't enjoy going to class. But when I take Professor Quan's class, I enjoy going to class. I think he is a good teacher. Also, the topic of political philosophy (Marx and Engels) has always been interesting to me.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The professor sure made the class enjoyable and interesting. Lectures were good. Students were encouraged to come up with answers to questions. I have learned a lot about philosophy. This probably will be useful someday.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Teaching method was clear and well-ordered making understanding and note taking easy. Obviously, the professor was well prepared and knowledgeable in his field and sticks to the issues. Good class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL103
• 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 found the course content from phil 101&103 to be very interesting and he really cares about his student's success. He was always willing to answer any questions, his lectures were informative& grading was very fair. Now I'm at UCSD and these classes are comparable to the classes here. I really enjoyed attending class &I learned so much!

Rating # 6

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:

I took his class last year and it was the worst. He makes NO SENSE! He lectures the whole time and scribbles on the white board so you cant read it at all. He isn't very clear on what he is taling about. I would not recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL103
• 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:

l was very interested in the subject before this class. he is a horrible teacher. there are too many problems with the class to write them all down here. he doesn't teach philosophy and logic. he teaches grammar and common sense. please do not take this class if you are interested in the subject matter.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL103
• 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:

I'm taking his class right now and honestly, i regret it. He's unorganized and unhelpful. I can't learn in a class if a teacher doesn't know how to teach. I was expecting power point lectures but it's like he just randomly talks during class and he may be a little rude to students who ask questions, or repeating something.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very unorganized, rambles on, does not explain homework assignments well(forgets there is even homework due), tests have no relation to lectures notes or book (He never uses the book).Grading scale is horrible. I would not recommend this teacher for any type of class, especially a topic such as philosophy.

Rating # 10

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:

I usually try to find the good in all my teachers...but i couldn't find ANY in him. He is a complete Jerk & a horrible teacher overall. Everytime a student would ask a simple question, he would reply with a rude sarcastic remark like "I already said it, you should know." WHAT KIND OF TEACHER DOES THAT? aren't they suppose to help us? He sucks.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Quan is an interesting professor in the sense that he portrays the absentmindedness of philosophers. He occasionally has moments of deep insight that takes the class by the storm, but it's a rarity. Sure, he is a tad boring, but otherwise as long as you read the book and do the homework, you'll be fine. It's not a hard class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A lot has been stated about this professor, I don't need to add much more. I made an appt. with him; didn't change much. Make-up work was NOT allowed, as stated in the syllabus. Yet, certain people still managed to convince him...I surely hope someone can convince the Dean of this professor's poor teaching skills. Take the other prof. for PHIL-103.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHILO101
• 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:

I dont have any news. Everyone here seems to know what kind of instructor Mr. Quan is. A few students and I reported him to the dean and requested a late W because of grievances, which he had no choice but to give us. HE is under the watchful eye of the administration and for the sake of future SWC students i hope he is fired!

Rating # 14

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:

Do you want someone who takes for granted the opportunity to give back to the minds of the future with an illogically authoritative, inconsistent, contradictory, uncompromising, &resentful attitude, or someone who values their students &provides a welcoming environment for innovative thinking and self-discovery? For option 2, opt for another prof.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Unorganized, confusing, boring.I learned nothing. Made me never want to take another philosophy class EVER again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't recommend him to my worst enemy. I'm sorry, but he's not good at all. Very unorganized. Unhelpful and unavailable. Seriously, he's so bad, you'd think you're in one of those reality TV shows (you won't be, btw. He's just not good at teaching)

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Quan is, by far, the worst teacher I've ever had. Extremely disorganized, and exams are written with such poor grammar that it's nearly impossible to discern what the questions are asking. takes WEEKS to grade papers, and students keep track of their grades. Easy A, but a complete waste of time. Don't take his class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHILO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took two of his classes in the same semester, by far the worst mistake of my college career. He doesnt not keep track of anything. And its almost impossible to get an A on essays becasue he grades with no rubric. His book that he wrote has so many grammar and spelling errors it was rediculous. I'm sorry to say this but he's just not qualified.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL103
• 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:

Wasnt a hard class, you just have to know what he is looking for and that was the hard part. Just prepare to not get your papers back for a long time and keep track of all your grades on your own. I didn't learn anything I can apply anywhere else. My RDG 158 teacher, prof. Unger taught me more about fallacies than Quan did, take him or another prof

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

WORST TEACHER EVER. Makes you buy the textbook and you NEVER use it. His lectures are confusing and seem like he made them up. Exams are equally, if not more confusing. He is extremely unorganized (does not keep track of assignments, when exams are, and the list goes on...) DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. You will end up wasting your time.