Omar Conrad - Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS

Professor: Omar Conrad

Department: Philosophy

College: Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL143
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class never ceased to bore me, mainly because the teacher always had so much energy and you can tell he loves what he does. The tests are exactly like the study guide you fill out for the test. If you don't study all of the questions you will not get a good grade in this class. The class is not hard, but it does require a lot of memorization.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL143
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher, would defiantly take him again. His tests are the study guide word for word. The study guides you go over in class and the quizzes are either take home quizzes or you can do them with a partner. Easiest A ever.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take Professor Conrad. He is so into what he teaches that its hard to not get absorbed in it as well. He cares about his students, both that they are able to understand the material and also in their personal lives. Its easy to follow his lectures. Just take and memorize your notes, and it wont be too hard. Most entertaining professor I've had.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Omar is pretty erratic in his movements and words. The class is 100% lectures so it can be hard if you aren't good at focusing. You're supposed to read the book, but I never did! He has perfectly laid out take home quizzes and tests are questions straight from the study guide. It's purely memorization! Would recommend for philosophy!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL143
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class is graded by four unit quizzes and exams; all questions and concepts are lifted straight from the textbook. While his lectures are driven by study guide questions (very easy to follow along and take notes), Omar is amazingly engaging and charismatic. Attendance isn't required but you won't want to miss his insightful lectures.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Omar makes his lectures super relatable to real life. If he thinks the class still doesn't understand the topic he will keep explaining till you are comfortable. His syllabus is EXACTLY what the class will be studying. There is no guessing games for homework, quizzes or tests. Everything you are graded on he goes over in class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Conrad goes over things a little quick during lecture so you have to always pay attention. He is so passionate about what he does and makes sure you grasp the concept. He's sporadic, funny, but most importantly cares about his students and is willing to help you no matter what. He's amazing!!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 81587PHIL
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wasnt sure what to expect with ITP, but I got lucky with Omar. He is slightly erractic, but relatable or if not relatable he is easy enough to understand. This class requires you to pay attention to his lectures. The matieral can become confusing when you miss a class or neglect taking good notes Overall not difficult just put a bit of effort in

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While I didn't do so well in the class I really enjoyed the lectures and Omar is a really good professor. He makes the material easy to understand and relates examples to the modern world.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ETHIC143
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Conrad is a very passionate professor that enjoys teaching. He has 4 tests and 4 quizzes. The quizzes are simple and you can work with a partner and sometimes are take home. The test questions come right from the syllabus so as long as you study the answers to all the questions you'll be fine. I recommend rewriting your notes for the test

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL143
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His tests come directly from his questions packet, I recommend having the questions out while taking your notes so that you can keep track of the answers he gives during lecture. This makes it 100x easier on yourself when you have to go back and reference your notes while studying. 4 Exams and 4 Quizzes(he lets you work in groups/take home quizzes)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers Ive had. He is very passionate about philosophy which makes the lectures really good. The lectures follow a study guide for the test and all the questions on the test come from the study guide or lecture. Tests arent long and are easy, gives chance to earn back points. Quizzes are take home.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives me anxiety. His yelling scares me he gets to passionate.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL143
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not knowing what to expect from the class, this became one of my favorite classes I've ever taken! Your exams come straight from the study guide which you go over in class. If you're a movie buff, you'll appreciate a lot of Omar's references as well. Class is graded on exams and quizzes and the dates are consistent. (Taken in summer)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really really love this man. He has a fantastic personality; funny, quirky, interesting, approachable, genuine, thoughtful, and kind. Its clear that he very much enjoys teaching his classes and values the things he teaches. Very objective in his lessons. Will convince you of one philosopher's argument for one thing & then the other the next day.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL143
• 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:

If you need to take Ethics for credit, please take Omar. He was amazing and I am so glad that I took him. The first class he came in and was already jazzed to give his lecture. Man, does he get into it. I recommend reading the passage before the lecture that way you can just sit back and enjoy the show.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Incredible lecturer, extremely passionate about the material he lectures over and philosophy in general. his tests are however very difficult, you will be given the exact things to study but be sure to study like you have never before memorizing who said what and who didn't. overall a great class and a great teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class only has 8 grades for the entire semester. 4 quizzes and 4 test. No extra credit, no participation or homework grades which for me is bad because these grades help boost your grade. If you want an easy A this is not it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Omar is a fantastic professor who is extremely intelligent and engaging. Makes the complicated things seem clear as day. Very funny, genuinely nice person. I would highly recommend him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Omar Conrad is my favorite professor. He loves to teach and loves what he teaches. He tries to make philosophic texts understandable by using examples. Conrad portrays different philosophies with an unbiased approach and is respectful of different views. He genuinely wants his students to learn and appreciate philosophy.