Scott Woodcock - University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Professor: Scott Woodcock

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lecture was great, lots of room for students to ask questions and engage in the lecture. He really cares about his students and very well organized. However I found that he's a tough grader, or maybe I wasn't doing well in his class because he covers so much material. Great professor, however his class was not a GPA booster for me.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great prof and gives excellent lectures! Very clear, thoughtful, and organized. The material is thought-provoking and he creates space for a lot of discussions in class, which is helpful in engaging with the course material. He puts a lot into his feedback so you know why you're receiving the grades you are. Highly recommend!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Scott makes every class so interesting! I would take any class with him as a prof. He works hard to make sure you understand the concepts and is always there for extra help. He is very caring of all his students and each lecture is different and interesting! I really recommend him as a prof!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Woodcock was able to simplify and help make sense of complex philosophical content. He was very organized and provided all his powerpoint slides for each class in advance. His lectures were always interesting, relevant and relatable. He's very approachable and always encouraged students (even the shy ones) to ask questions and share comments.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• 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:

Scott Woodcock is a real gem. He's engaging, incredibly hilarious, and genuinely interested in the opinions of students. At first, I was a little intimidated by the amount of reading, but the content is incredibly interesting. It is probably the most socially/ethically relevant material I've ever covered in a class. Take PHIL232!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have had Scott for a semester now and I'll have him until the end of the year but so far he's been a great prof. He makes the material as interesting and engaging as he possibly can. Getting a good grade is tough but not impossible. Honestly skip most of the reading and just watch youtube videos about it and you'll do fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As Scott is a kind person, I would not recommend him. Especially for first years.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So Scott was my favorite professor by far this semester. He really cares for his students, has active class discussions, and gives amazing lectures. There is a lot of reading if you want an A in the course but it is achievable! His midterm contains a lot and make sure to understand the key concepts of all the papers but he really likes his students

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Favourite course and favourite prof at Uvic so far! Lectures are funny and engaging, reasonable exams, thorough/accessible powerpoints . Excellent at moderating discussion and not letting personal bias impact his lectures. Can't recommend this class highly enough!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really funny and friendly. I get the sense he cares about students and loves to see them get involved with the material.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL337
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Transferred to Dal recently. I miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100232
• 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:

One of my favourite professors during my entire time at UVic. Great lecturer, makes material very interesting and clear. I had him in my first year for Philosophy 100 and it made me decide to be pursue philosophy. Truly great professor and good person as well. Criteria was fair and feedback was helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing class. Definitely recommend taking this or any philosophy class with him. He is so sweet and really makes the material more engaging and thoroughly explains each paper in class. The midterm and final was all written and there were two papers and two activist letters(easy 5%). If you understand the concepts you will do great!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

SUPER NICE GUY!! He's awesome but typical philosophy class where you'll get 79 on everything no matter what you do.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the best professor I've ever had at Uvic! It is really helpful to go to the lectures but they were always entertaining and I laughed constantly! He is a gem. I would defiantly recommend Dr. Woodcock. You do have a lot of readings to do, which can be ambiguous at times but he makes everything clear and understandable. HONESTLY SO FUNNY

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Scott Woodcock is an amazing prof! I would definitely recommend taking a class with him. I haven't taken any other philosophy but this class is interesting, and definitely helped me improved my persuasive writing skills. That is why I know you will be persuaded by this comment to take his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL490
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome awesome professor. Really entertaining in class and easily approachable. Makes lectures fascinating. Very fair maker.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 100232
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved him. Minoring in Applied Ethics which he coordinates and I couldn't be happier. I take every class he offers and look forward to each class. He's absoloutely hilarious. Wasn't planning to be a philosophy student studying ethics but I couldn't be happier that that is how it worked out. Strongly recomend him to every single student. You rock

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 100232
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved him. Minoring in Applied Ethics which he coordinates and I couldn't be happier. I take every class he offers and look forward to each class. He's absoloutely hilarious. Wasn't planning to be a philosophy student studying ethics but I couldn't be happier that that is how it worked out. Strongly recomend him to every single student. You rock!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Woodcock is an excellent professor. He made philosophy interesting and had amazing notes. Exams were based on the notes in class, so make sure you attend! Also has fun activities to drill home the main concepts that are discussed in classes. Cannot recommend him enough. Dr. Woodcock is the best professor I have had thus far at UVic.