Richard Combes - University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Professor: Richard Combes

Department: Philosophy

College: University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LOG207
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I feel like those who are giving him bad ratings were the same ones who didnt show up for class half the time. He was an amazing professor, super knowledgeable about the topics being taught. But seriously dont miss a single day in class or youll be behind. Also study. Overall fun class and great Professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL211
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

R. Combs is the worst professor I have ever had. I received the highest test score in the class with a B and he marked my grade down to a C for miss spelling a word. He will not allow any students to get a B+ or higher. I have a 3.8 GPA and he will ruin in because he doesn't believe that student success is important.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his contemporary moral issues philosophy class as a freshman. I feel like everyone else who rates him makes him sound horrible. His class isn't super easy but it's not that hard. You HAVE to go to every class and do the reading. The tests are only 2-3 essay questions and they are very specific questions. I liked him.. just go to class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL211
• 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:

Professor Combes is tough teacher and grader. But he is a nice and cool guy. Be sure to read! If you don't read you're totally screwed. Overall he just basically wants A LOT of details. On the tests he asks specific questions about certain things, and if you can't answer it right then you're in the dump.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really hard and has a lot of pet peeves.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC207
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rude and seems to take pride in the fact that nobody can get an A in his class. Very strict about random things like yawning too loudly and being late even if it's only 1 minute. He will yell and embarrass you in front of the class if he has a problem with you instead of giving you a warning first or pulling you aside after class. Full of himself

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ETH110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Intelligent, eccentric guy. Have a reason for your opinion during discussions. It's a hard class, but not Impossible to get an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LOG207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Combes is a very intelligent professor. You absolutely have to come to class if you expect to pass (not mandatory). Every day is more or less a lecture, so be prepared to take several notes. He makes sure you understand while you're in class, though very hard to get in touch with out of class (except if you go to his office hours).

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI211
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very cool subjects and the debates are fun. He grades really harsh and has never gave anyone a B+ or higher. There are three test with only two questions on them. One paper 5-7 pages long. I went to the writing center and had it looked over twice and I still made a C. If you aren't going to study hard, or you're bad at memory don't take this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL211
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Richard Combs is not only rude but by far the most awful teacher I've had at upstate. Everyone that was in my class that I talked to made a C- or lower. He lets you redo the one paper for that class but there's no point because you're still going to get a D on it. His tests are awful and he grades way too hard. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS EVER!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Just show up and do what he asks, as long as you put in the effort, you'll love it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL211
• Grade Received: P
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Combes is actually a good teacher. You must pay attention there are three tests and one paper. You are able to make up the paper meaning correct mistakes.To pass the class you must come to class and copy every verbatim.Need help go to his office. THIS GRADE IS NOT GIVEN ITS EARNED.Over all i loved the class (211) .

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The whole class pretty much struggled. Nobody seem to get higher than a C on the test. His test are two questions, no multiple choice, EVER! No pop quizzes or quizzes at all. No study guide and when you ask questions about the test, as in an example of a question that may show up on the test, he NEVER answers them.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

OMG.. Very hard class. His tests are 2-3 questions each and he grades his test very strictly. Study and attend every class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LGC207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard Subject. Great Teacher! Is willing to help out students immensely! You must come to class, and be willing to learn however! I would absolutley recomend him over Jim Griffis!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MORALISSUES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

lectures and wants feedback every class. tests are in essay form, only a couple questions each.. but must be clear on what your saying and basically repeat word for word what he says in class. must pay attention and come to class to understand whats going on. interesting but don't take just for fun if you want an A or B. lots of studying required

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHL00
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A great and interesting professor, but his tests will make you want to rip your own hair out. He doesn't want you to understand and summarize the information you've learned-- he wants you to regurgitate word for word exactly what he says during class. I got an A in his class, but I worked harder for it than I have for any A in my life.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor! Just make sure you have reasons for the things that you believe, if you don't then he will eat you alive, rightfully so. Take Good Notes and be a good student(show up to class, participate, read the material, and study) and you should be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• 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:

Combes is an awesome teacher. One of the best I have ever had. He hates it when people don't come to class, hardly ever cancels class, requires your undivided attention at all times, and randomly calls on people during class to answer questions. He makes class interesting and fun. He's not rude, you just have to understand his humor. Great guy.