Margaret Holmgren - Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Professor: Margaret Holmgren

Department: Philosophy

College: Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Attending lecture is very helpful. Course is graded on a curve - 3 exams and 2 short papers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I suck at philosophy (and I really don't like it), but I really did enjoy going to class with Margaret every other day. Her lectures are really easy to follow. The tests have a lot of information on them, but I never did too poorly. I never did the readings, but I'm sure I would have done better in the class if I would have. Most people get an A

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL332
• 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 writes her notes on the board in every class so you won't miss anything because you will have plenty of times to copy down the notes and you don't need to read textbooks to get an A. The test was easy MCQs, with several short answer questions and an essay question which would be super easy if read her notes on the night before the test.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL332
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holmgren is an absolute sweetheart. She writes everything on the board and doesn't use stuff like blackboard - very old school. If you write down everything she writes on the board and fill out the study guide, you will barely even miss a point in the class. There were some really interesting discussions and the papers are easy also!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holmgren doesn't believe in using ISU's blackboard system, making students lives very difficult. Her lectures are dry and boring, and tests are specific and confusing. There are only 5 opportunities for tests ALL semester making it hard to earn a great grade. I would recommend finding a different instructor to take this course with.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy professor for Philosophy 230, just go to class or have a friend go and take notes. The tests are only based off the notes in class so you don't need to read.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Holmgren was very nice, she knows Philosophy very well. The discussions were very interesting. She encouraged her students to speak and give comments in class but you can remain silent if you choose to. The two written assignments were quite easy because you can write anything about your own thoughts in 2 pages and she was an easy grader.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL334
• 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:

LOVE this professor. One of my favorites. Very approachable and thoughtful. She grades very generously, and is super understanding. I wish all professors were like her!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• 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:

Sweetest professor youll ever encounter, very easy going, very easy to understand. open for discussions after class and sometimes during class. papers were very easy to write and easily graded, go to class because she writes everything on the board and its all you need to study for in the exams. exams arent tough as long as you study your notes

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL334
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Holmgren is the sweetest lady. She is very passionate about what she teaches and is genuinely cares about students learning from a new perspective. Very easy class, but also very interesting. If you want an easy yet current class, take this one!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• 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 surprisingly liked this class a lot. Class discussions about current controversial topics keep the class interesting. Attendance isn't required but the notes she puts on the board are definitely helpful on the exams. No homework at all besides 2 short papers. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HER CLASS!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• 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:

Always come to class. She writes everything important on the board, so just copy and study that for the tests. The books she requires aren't mandatory, although she does pull a few questions from the reading for the tests. Tests are all multiple choice, and she curves each test a whole letter grade. Overall, great teacher. Recommended.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holmgren is one of the nicest teachers I have had so far at ISU. The class isn't terribly difficult but it isn't an easy A neither. Test grades are not negotiable but if you are unhappy with a grade on a paper, she encourages you to go in and state why you think you should have gotten a better grade. She will usually up your grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was such an easy class, as long as you take the notes she writes on the board you will do great on the multiple choice 3 multiple choice test and 2 papers. I didn't read any of the books and got an A. As long as you don't mind her flannel shirts and bowl hair cut you will enjoy her class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILO230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely helpful and wants her students to succeed! She curves most tests and has a an extra credit quiz at the end of the semester to cushion the grade. I RECOMMEND THIS CLASS!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the nicest professors I have ever had the privilege to learn from. Students should know the class notes very well before going into test. The two papers are graded very easily. There are 3 test which are 40 multiple choice questions. Each test and each paper is 20% of your grade. It is not difficult to get an A in this course

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof! The books aren't necessary, but know your notes for the tests and you'll be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

To get an A, you need to know the class notes by heart- but you don't have to read the books if you go to class and take good notes. If you study really hard 2 days before each test, you have a great shot at an A. There are 2 extra credit chances. There is no final- just 3 exams and 2 exams. She may look like a man, but she is a very nice person!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor!! She uses interesting examples to help student understand the course, and her teaching is awesome!!! I love her discussion part!! She encourages us to think and speak out our ideas, aslo a lot of respect were shown during our class time. It is really lucky for me to attend her class!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL332
• 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:

Teacher really knows her stuff. Interesting and easy class. Definitely TAKE THIS CLASS!