Kenneth Gatzke - Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Professor: Kenneth Gatzke

Department: Philosophy

College: Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Throughout the whole semester I felt like we were talking about the SAME topic yet no one in class, including me, ever grasped the subject at all at one point we all did so bad at an assignment we all had to redo it. Would not recommend

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor is literally only for himself, so full of himself and he knows it ! Saying I dont care who I am , Im too old to change and have very thick skin . Only talks about himself and how hes so great . Very frustrating and very rude. I would of never taken this course if I knew who he was . Dont take it .

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHI270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I loved taking this class. There's no textbook, no attendance, and no tests or quizzes; just a few papers. This class really made me think and I actually enjoyed participating in class. I felt like I could say anything and that my opinion was heard. Gatzke is kind, funny and wants to help. I only wish your grade wasn't decided by so few assignments

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI120
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The most infuriating teacher ever. Nothing he says makes sense. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS. FULL OF HIMSELF ARROGANT AND RUDE

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof Gatzke's class was a complete waste my time. Class consists of him standing in front of the room rambling on about topics that don't have anything to do with class. He asks questions and is never happy with any of the answers people give. On top of that his opinion is the only one that matters. I strongly suggest everyone avoids his classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Students should feel lucky to have him. You can't mindlessly memorize material and regurgitate it back. He wants you to learn formal logic which is extremely relevant and useful (Exactly why we studied Socrates the entire semester. ) I aced his class because I raised my hand and knew my way around a truth table. Tip: educate yourself.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

literally the worst professor I ever had. expects you to already know the material, talks about the same subject all semester, believes only his way is the right way, doesn't let you have an opinion not cares about it, doesn't update grades, please save yourself the stress of worrying if you're gonna pass his class and DO NOT take him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He was too full of himself.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is a great guy but a not so great professor. Doesn't agree with the modern-day grading criteria so his grading is a bit harsh and confusing. His topics are interesting and he is extremely thoughtful. May come across as offensive but do not take it personally.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely smart guy with many modern day topics, not the clearest with his notes on board though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Terrible teacher. Did not explain assignments well. There was only three papers the whole semester but all on the exact same subject. Sitting through the class was torture, so boring and he's so full of himself that he's annoying to listen to.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Gatzke is a great, inspirational teacher. Take his class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI370
• 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:

Terrible. Every good comment here is a lie. He teaches just to hear himself talk. He juat wants a captiv audience of people who know less about philosophy than him. Then, instead of teaching you, he acts like you should already know it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY370
• 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:

horrible class, horrible professor. He likes to hear himself talk and only lets other people speak so that he can disagree with them. Attended every class and attempted to participate only to end up with bad grade.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI370
• 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 attended every class and I can safely say I learned nothing. He rambles forever. If you try to participate in class he will say you're wrong and correct you with exactly what you said just with slightly different wording. I had high hopes for him when the class began but I found him to be a conceited and overall just not fit for teaching.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I have ever taken. If your reading this take my advice! don't just write him off because people say he's hard. Those are the people who expect not to put in effort for a grade. He always wants to help, take notes, review your previous comments, & honestly just try in his class! put in all the effort you can! its worth it!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI10013N
• 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:

There is NO book. He is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! IF YOU GET STUCK WITH HIM...GET OUT ASAP!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHI370
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Everyone receives a B- or lower is a LIE. When I took this class I got an A. Not because I brown nosed but because I actually went against everything he said. Listen to what he says and stat your opinion. Take notes! If you take notes you'll be fine when you write your paper. Just reiterate all he has said and put in your own opinion.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• 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:

Gatzke is the worst teacher I have ever had in my entire life. The class goes by so slow as his lectures go on and on...really in circles. He never finsihes anything he starts discussing. He is just really boring. I did not learn one thing in his class all semester...Like I said worst teacher ever! SCSU needs to let Gatzke retire or just fire him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHI120
• 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:

Very nice guy. Difficult and you will certainly fail if your trying to slack off. But if you take initiative to talk to him and go for help you'll certainly pass. He accepts rough drafts so make sure to send him one for every essay or your grade will suffer. A good teacher to take if you like philosophy and want to be challenged.