Philip Ricards - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: Philip Ricards

Department: Social Science

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL30
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He simply regurgitates whats in the text book, does not actually grade homework but simply marks that its there (meaning one can put whatever they want and still get credit). He often answers the phone in class and has admitted that hes doing the class just for money. Tests are multiple choice and he just assumes everyone gets everything. Awful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RELG2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I asked Professor Ricards how he grades his tests and he told the class that he "doesnt mess with numbers" ( LOL, too bad our GPA does). I would not take any of his classes again. I learned more from the (sloppy) study guide than lectures. His lecture style is very unorganised and snoozy. This is the only class I got a B in. Dont buy the book.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL30
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for summer 2015. He was a great professor who took the time to make sure his students understood what was going on and how to solve the problems. He even came up with easier methods to do things.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RELG2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very dry and probably a snoozer if you're not interested. But if you are motivated to learn, he is a wellspring of fascinating knowledge. Tests are based much more on the lectures than the book. Take very thorough notes and be as detailed as possible on the exams. He is not an easy grader.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Prof. Ricards spits the material at you and hopes that it sticks. He is not very helpful and provides no regular feedback. You will never know what kind of a grade you are getting in his class until its to late.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 0011
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He let's you out early just about 99% of the time. Class consists of lecturing the section you will do homework on and the next class reviewing it. Simple class, but you must learn the material and perform well on the tests if you're not going to read the book and really take time to learn the material, don't take this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELIGSTUD2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is really helpful and nice! His lectures do tend to go off topic and are a bit long, but you need to take great notes and study on your own time as well! His multiple choice tests are kind of hard and are mostly from his lectures. Short answer tests were much easier, just write everything you know about the topic! Final is based on the last ch.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL30
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Spring14: Awesome professor. The subject itself was pretty easy. Of course some chapters will take a little more time to understand so just make sure you read the book and do the homework. The HW really helps! Don't be shy to ask questions! I got a C on my midterm, did all my hw, only missed one class, got an A on the final, my final grade is an A

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSPHY30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Boring and hard. Doesn't stay on the the material long enough to really get it. More important to push through than have the students get it. The materila itself was easy at times, he made it confusing, and his tests with the scan cards hard. I found going to class more stressful than the class...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL30
• 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:

A lot of people had trouble with this class...not an easy A. I love Ricard's teaching style though. Make sure you keep up with the homework or you'll get smashed. 4 tests, lowest grade of the first 3 are dropped. He spends the classtime going over the hw, answering questions, and introducing new concepts if any. Almost always let class out early

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIM. VERY BORING & VERY RUDE. FALL ASLEEP. TAKE OTHER PROFESSOR!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC30
• 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:

The students that said that he is a terrible professor must be terrible students. Unlike other teachers, Professor Ricards teaches like a college professor. He makes students responsible for their work, yes there is homework, but if you actually do it you should have no problem understanding the work. He helps clarifies any questions

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHILO30
• 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: N/A

Comment:

He was hard!he was honestly a nice professor but his material was hard to understand.Class attendance,homework and studying is mandatory in order to pass the class.I failed!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELGS2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is important. Best to read the book, memorization pretty much. Exam are fairly easy. His lectures are ehh. The first week I was excited to learn but late I've seen his a bit disorganized. He can stay on topic then go off topic.There isn't homework much. Or in class work. Your Grade is based of exams!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILO30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, you'll never use this material in your life. I have more complaints about course content than the professor. But he is boring, teaches the material dryly. If you want any chance of passing you need to do read the book thoroughly. Just attending class stressed me out.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: REL2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy, grades very generously. The people who say he doest' b.s.ed their papers with no understanding of the subject and no attempts to try. Honestly notes aren't even that important, you just learn really cool stuff Make sure you use his study guides and you'll be great.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he was quite a helpful teacher and friendly. doing the homework is important, and reading the book helps a LOT.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: REGLS2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Primarily lecture, textbook use not required, he posts all info for exams on his page. His true/false exams are quite difficult. His essay exams are easier in my opinion, he gives you all the terms you need to know, so just make sure to memorize what they are and you'll get at least a B, an A if you have lots of supporting evidence.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: REGLS2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Another easy pass class. Not sure what he grades on essays, but he gives mostly B's which is not bad. Multiple choice questions are mainly from the lecture not the book! Remember to attend classes! His lecture is very random though. Most time he just sits there and talks. Lecture needs more clarification!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILO30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ricards is a good teacher. The subject itself is pretty difficult if you don't stay on top of but he really tries to get you to understand. Even though i failed his class, i can honestly say he was a good professor. Study ALOT for the tests and you should be fine.