Lisa Bernasconi - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Lisa Bernasconi

Department: Philosophy

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest class I've ever taken! Group project was a powerpoint presentation. Group members are randomly assigned. One downside though, she won't grade essays (there's only 1 essay assignment) for months so you're in the dark on what grade you got on it for a long while. Plus side: NO BOOK! You study the notes off a custom website.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easiest class ever. You have like 4 assignments for the semester. No homework. One PowerPoint group project, all tests are definition matching, 2 papers which are about 2 pages long. Roll is not taken. Easiest A of all time.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She only gives a few B+s each semester and the rest are As. She is understanding and the course material is easy. She gives full points for just completing the assignment. I would take her again immediately.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is super easy and super boring. All you do is watch videos (that she posts online) and read a book and do a group presentation. There is a midterm and final that are both take home. I honestly was hoping to actually learn something from this class but I did not. If you are looking for a easy A this is the class for you

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL61
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is super easy in winter session. She have 1 critical response, 1 film journal, and 1 Final Exam. If you attend class everyday, you will be able to do well and learn more. Make sure you are well prepare for the final exam. Take her.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BUS168
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is super easy. She have 3-4 Midterm, 1 critical response, 1 group project, 1 community service project, and 1 take home final exam. If you got lower than 80 on 1st mid-term, you would get to retake to get above 80. If you are going to take exam 4, the lowest score will be replace to highest score. Take her

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor at SJSU. Lectures are boring, doesn't take attendance. Super nice lady that wants you to pass her class. 1 easy paper, 1 easy group project, 3-4 midterms, and 1 easy take home final paper.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is kind and generous in grading as long as you put efforts in writing with legitimate statements and avoid making too many grammatical mistakes. Very meaningful activity for extra credit is to donate food cans and vermicelli to local charities. It is all about ethical dilemmas in professional careers so I highly suggest you to take her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bernasconi is EXTREMELY nice. She understands that the students in the class are not philosophy majors, so the class is not too difficult. She tells you EXACTLY what's going to be on the exam. It would be amazing if anyone were to fail this course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BUS186
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Looking for an easy A? Take her. No textbook required, lecture notes are all online, quick replies by email. Expect 2 short papers, 3 exams and she tells you everything you need to study for so go to the class before the exam! 1 group project but she doesn't require a presentation anymore, just email it to her. Extra credit question in every exam, usually based on a movies watched it class. Did I mention she brings her dog sometimes?!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest class I've ever taken. Notes are online. Exams are easy because she tells you exactly what will be on her midterms. 1 extremely easy paper, and group project. Offers extra credit. On 1st midterm, if you get below 80%, you get to retake it to get up to 80%. It's almost impossible to fail this class. She's extremely nice as well. No textbook

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best summer class I could have possibly taken! It was pretty easy and very stress free. There are only 3 small assignments (one is group) and she grades very easily. The class was supposed to present presentations but she didn't make us do that either! The tests were super easy since she tells you exactly what's going to be on it. Take her!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is a nice person. Take her class. You will learn a lot and build up your GPA.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BUS3186
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is easy but really BORING. You don't need to come to class, all she does is read off of the lecture notes that are online. The tests are all matching and she tells you exactly what you need to know. As long as you do well on the assignments and tests, you will get an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL61
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. It is an easy class only because she's very clear on what she expects unlike other professors. Class topics and discussions are really interesting if you care about the world. As long as you do the work you will be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is so easy its not even funny. If you fail this class or receive anything lower than a B is this class you should be ashamed of yourself.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome Class. Lisa is an awesome professor who ensures that the class does well in the class and understands the material. I would definitely recommend her, one of the better professors I have had while at SJSU. She is also available for help if needed. Tests are average, you do need to study the material to pass but not unreasonable.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BUS186
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bernasconi is very straight forward in her grading and if you follow instructions then you will do well. The only insight I have is make sure to study the notes given well and understand concepts for the tests and you will do well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She brings her dogs to class, awesome. Take this class its a breeze and i took it in the summer. I don't normally write comments but as a senior now its a must I do for you guys. Pure memorization for tests... so yeah you know how it goes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL186
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took this as a summer class. The textbook is NOT required because all material comes from her notes. Before each of the 2 exams, she went over EXACTLY what would be on them (exams matching terms with definitions). Grades are made up of 2 simple one-page essays, 2 exams, a VERY casual presentation, and bringing in canned food item. Super easy!