Dwight Furrow - San Diego Mesa College

Professor: Dwight Furrow

Department: Philosophy

College: San Diego Mesa College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall very unorganized. I took his online course and found it difficult to find what was due on a weekly basis. Many requirements and assignments were not on the syllabus. Also very critical for a philosophy 100 class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are long but everything that is on the test is directly from the lecture. The tests are open book/note so if you want the book, this is the only time it is useful. Just take VERY good notes (type them so you get everything). 4 tests, cummulative final, one 6 page paper that is very leniently graded. His tests are pretty difficult.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Furrow is an awesome teacher. get ready to re-read things a few times. I took his online class. You need the book for 7 quizzes. They're pretty short (4 q's) and if you did the reading you'll do fine. Theres one 6 pg paper, 3 argument schematizations, and 2 discussion posts/week. its a cool class u learn a lot

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken 2 of his philosophy classes and he is a very tough grader. The topics that are discussed are useful to the coarse and I like that he pushes your limits on your thinking process but, the assignments aren't worth very much and the lectures are so dry! Definitely read the book assigned, it'll always be on his tests.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 102A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT recommend him for an online class. Intro class with advanced expectations. Low point total (200pts), w assignments worth 2 points. Hard grader on EXAMS and Finals (most of your grade). Assignments due MIDWEEK?? Profs like this are clueless to the needs of an ONLINE student. Majority of the class WD, I should have also.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend taking online. Lectures posted online are lengthy and incredibly difficult to comprehend. I was interested in philosophy prior to this class and the course just gave me a headache. Most difficult of all online courses I've taken. I devoted more time trying to comprehend this material than my 5-unit science class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class! Great professor. He says you need to the book and he does refer to it during class but he expects you to not understand it (because of the abstract wording) so he explains it in class. Attendence is a must. Other than an interest in philosophy the only other thing you will need to be able to do is understand his large vocabulary.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102A102B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dwight Furrow is a fantastic professor. He is very knowledgeable and structures his class in a brilliant way. You need to show up to class if you want to do well on his exams, but they're very manageable if you take notes and pay attention. I highly recommend you take his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102B
• 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:

Furrow is a great professor. I find myself using his techniques in argument all the time. Attendance is essential! To get an A you NEED to be in class in order to comprehend the material. Tests are wordy but the point is to teach you to think critically, so be careful to know the theories in the book inside and out. Highly recommend.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102B
• 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:

Professor Furrow is very intelligent and overall great. He wants you to think critically, and he likes class participation and when you ask questions. He does not like complacency. if you're interested in philosophy its great otherwise you may think its a little intense. Dwight is very clear about concepts in class but tests can be tricky.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102B
• 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:

professor Furrow is very intelligent and overall a great professor. He wants you to think critically; he likes class participation and when you ask questions. he does not like complacency. if you're interested in philosophy its great otherwise you may think its a little intense. Dwight is very clear about things in class but tests can be tricky.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 102A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very arrogant and not at all helpful for people like me who have no understanding of Philosophy. Tried many times to get help from him, thought he might be able to help explain ?'s I had in a different way, was only willing to reiterate the exact same thing over and over again. Most unhelpful professor I've ever had. Most useless subject ever

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I would say Dr. Furrow is one of my favorite professors at Mesa. He is extremely intelligent and a great lecturer. He is clear and very helpful. Most of the grade is from 3 or 4 tests, which were somewhat difficult, and a 6 page term paper, which he grades leniently. I would highly recommend him; you will learn a lot in his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102B
• 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:

Furrow is ON POINT there are two textbooks he uses. 1 is of multiple articles and excerpts from philosophers and one published book both written by Furrow himself. extremely intelligent Extremely helpful, always in his office and keeps track of office visits and working 1 on 1 with you. tests are hard but you feel very accomplished when you ace it!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher, made me fall in love with philosophy. Very in-depth lectures and always willing to clarify and answer questions. My suggestion is to definitely become part of the discussion, don't be afraid to speak up, and take LOTS of notes. Incredibly nice and wish he would teach all my philosophy courses

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHILO102A
• 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:

There is some reading and I would def. try not to miss any lectures because I found that to be extremely important to be ready for the exams. At first he slightly intimidated me but as the semester went on, his classes are quite enjoyable and fun. Just don't miss class and read and you'll get and A! a truly Great professor!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took the class online. Seems harder than it really is. He was very quick at responding to questions and was happy to clarify whenever I needed. My one complaint about the class is the short windows for quizzes and tests. You can miss some quizzes and do fine, by the tests only have a 24 hour window and are a huge portion of your grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102A
• 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:

Show up everyday; participate when appropriate (easy to do so); take notes the entire class; re-read your notes, and you'll get an A. He's a great teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this online and was very intimidated at first. Some of the book was hard to follow, but don't let it scare u. If u follow exam instructions exactly, participate in discussion posts, read the book assignments and ALL of his lecture notes, an A is attainable. He picks out book excerpts, you don't read the entire text, only abt 10 pages a week

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102B
• 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:

Best teacher I've had at Mesa, feel lucky to have him here. Clarifies the complicated material well, kept the class challenging, but always seemed cognizant he was teaching to 'mesa' students.He moderated the class discussions perfectly,never appeared condescending or judgmental. Great teacher,awesome guy,wish I could get his opinion on everything