Donald Piche - Palomar College

Professor: Donald Piche

Department: Philosophy

College: Palomar College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really dug Piche. Hes funny and cool. His class was interesting. It just did nothing to prep. me for UCLA. Also, when I got to UCLA, they looked at the class and his syllabus, rejected it for credit, and made me retake the class at UCLA, which was much more difficult. I ended up having to take summer classes to graduate in time for this reason.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL116
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pretty sure he retired but this class was awesome. There was no homework. All the class was group work that was fairly easy

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL116
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very funny storyteller, entertaining. Pay attention in class, study up on what you don't understand and you'll be fine. No real homework, tests are challenging but not impossible. Piche is great, he gives you plenty of time in class near the end of the semester to practice in groups.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHILL120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class years ago and barely passed it, but I'm glad I kept the book to use it for my GMAT test. basically try learning this class since you will be using it for either future TESTS or any otherdecision making situation in your life. Plus Prof. Piche is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I'm so glad he's still teaching.I owe him a lot.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL31
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took his symbolic logic class 30 years ago. I loved it and found it very easy. Also the book, back then at least, was small so that was another plus! I am glad to see he is still teaching. (i could be wrong on the course number, they may have changed since then). He was a brilliant and entertaining instructor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are dumb, just don't take the class. He explains logic very clearly and he also will make fun of you, which can be pretty entertaining. All in all, great class and logic came pretty easily to me.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He understands his material and his students, in the most realistic of respects. That understanding is translated into a concise lecture, one in which in a very literal sense, no student is left behind (unless they don't attend class or study the material).

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY120
• 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:

Generally, Philosophy 120 is a class that either you get, or you don't, due to its reasoning methods. Even if you're not great at logic to begin with, if you always pay attention in lectures and ask questions, he won't rest until the material makes sense. Even if class isn't mandatory, make sure you go or you'll be lost the whole semester.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• 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:

Bottom line is that you need to show up for class; he doesn't assign homework, the activities in class will abet you greatly, and his lectures are identical to the tests. Follow the syllabus, don't expect surprises, and don't be rude, because he won't put up with it. That's basically it. If Math isn't your strong suit I wouldn't recommend it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Did you know he also teaches ballroom dancing? (And charm!) Interesting prof with lots of stories. Very clear covering book material and has students do lots of drill during class. Grades only on tests. Worksheets/text exercises are great test prep. Easy class for math/CS majors. If you're not paying attention he'll make sure everybody knows. :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• 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:

This class is actually fun. Its a THINKING class. He doesn't leave homework but you have to PRACTICE on your own. Every class is engaging and he's also really funny. If you dont study you will be left in the "intellectual dust" of the other students. Once you get the material your solid for the rest of the class. 4 tests total and practice!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• 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:

This class is not for slackers; if all you do is go to class, and never open the textbook, don't bother. You'll fail, like the guy below me did. Piche warns that if you don't study outside class, "you'll be left choking in the intellectual dust." The only way to master the material is to practice it. Do the work, and the class is real enjoyable.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pretty funny old dude. No homework, doesn't take attendance(or bother to learn names), 4 quizzes(including the 2 on the day of the final), & tells a lot of stories/jokes. The quizzes were pretty difficult so just practice the material and you will do fine!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Uh, hello? the guy is a PHILOSOPHY prof, so yea, he talks a lot. Jeez. He should be at a university where more people might understand his humor and very wide-ranging knowledge. I was fascinated in every class session. Also, I think I learned a lot about the subject, because the explanations were great if you pay attention. And my grade was fine

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked Piche for the most part...He does tend to talk A LOT, but his stories can be very funny if you can appreciate his humor. I thought he was a great teacher overall.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He ends up going on lots of tangents. But in the end, he's a very informative teacher. I took him for Logic, and then again for Knowledge&Reality. Really enjoyed his teaching style. Books are unimportant.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I hate this man with all of my soul. He made us buy 3 books that we NEVER USED. We listened to him talk for 3 months before we actually had a test, which had all kinds of things he never talked about in class. On the last day we were so far behind we had to take 2 tests. Avoid this class at all costs, seriously. This guy is an unhelpful jerk.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Piche is the best. He has really good stories and is easy to listen and pay attention to. He is a crotchety old man, as others have said, but not at all in a bad way. He's not mean, just mildly acerbic and funny. I had no interest in Logic/Critical Thinking before his class and he managed to make it interesting.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• 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:

Piche is amazing. If you're so thin-skinned that hearing "Wrong!" hurts your feelings, don't take Piche. Otherwise, Piche is a brilliant, funny teacher. Take his classes! Your grade in Phil 120 is entirely based on tests. The rest of the time, you are working on the boards with 4 other people preparing for the test.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: DANCE133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don Piche is an arrogant and unpleasant little man who bullies and demeans others, possibly in an attempt to diguise his insecurity over his small stature.