John Collins - East Carolina University

Professor: John Collins

Department: Philosophy

College: East Carolina University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2282
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the worst professor in the history of my class. I am philosophy major, but this class screws me up because he is the hardest grade and checks grammar. If this class is elective, take other classes. Do not take this man. Worst professor in the history of philosophy. He does not speak kindly.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super nice guy, friendly, but so so boring! All lecture heavy, showed up to class, he would ramble, answer a few questions, then we would leave. People would get up and leave during the middle of class. Overall, easy class if you actually show up (he takes attendance EVERY class) but its not worth taking. Would also get off topic.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• 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:

I love Collins. I'm actually sitting in his class right now lol, he's super interesting and a cool guy. Super relaxed and explains every theory very thoroughly. Always gives you a smile if you make eye contact. I actually do not dread coming to this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I thought this class was super easy, just fill out the study guide and show up

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1290
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, gives pop quizzes for extra credit

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a very friendly person, but unless you understand law terminology you're screwed. It doesn't matter if you write his notes word for word, you won't do better than a B on a test. I've never struggled in a class like I have this one. Very nice, very friendly, but he is one of the toughest grades I've ever seen.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1290
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I think this man has a problem with the students who are educated in the other fields. He mainly focus on God. He only talks about the God. Very tough grader. No clear notes. check grammar; and I am not failing his class because I study day and night. But I assure you that take with other instructor who can take care of student. Good Luck.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great professor. interesting discussions. paper heavy but it is considered a writing intensive class. mid-term and final both have a study guide

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is not a good teacher. He is philosophy instructor, but he is somehow act like a racist or don't believe in other religions. If you ask him any question, he acts rudely and crudely behavior. I am still passing his class (B+), but I don't feel like to stay. He sends questions and you have to do by own! Do not take him. take someone else. Please.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Just fill out the online study guides and you will get at least a B on the tests!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very hard instructor ever had. I am clueless about what he teaches. He gives very hard tests. He says that he can post extra credit, but he lies. Needs to get retired. I pledge you not to take his class, very boring instructor. If you ask question, he clearly does not explain well. Not make student easy. Avoid this teacher. GPA LOW> C-

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1290
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite classes at ECU!!! There are debates in class, but Collins actually listens to your points. Any response he gives is meant to make you think, not to belittle your opinion. DO THE STUDY GUIDES! They definitely help. There are about 5 pop quizzes which are really easy if you pay attention in class and they are purely extra credit.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take this course. He is very friendly, which is a plus but his class is horribly boring and long. He only gives 4 tests (all essay) and attendance points for the entire semester so if you are not an exponential test taker, you will likely not do well in this course. Although it is similar to the studyguide he still grades your answers hard

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2282
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grades tough. Always do his study guides AND send them to him for feedback (trust me on this. Even if he corrects your study guide, he will keep in mind that you went above and beyond and sent it to him. This will make you one of his favorites. Also, come to class and participate. Do this and you will pass with a good grade.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1175
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his summer class and it was a great class. I learned a lot and if you put in the work, he'll give you a good grade. Email him your answers for the tests before hand and he'll give you great feedback. From what I've heard of other philosophy professors, he is one of the best so if you get a chance to take his class, I would take it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 2280
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst class ever. He makes what could be a fun class so boring. Tests are so hard and if you don't put down what he's looking for you don't get credit. He says he will help you with the study guide but if you ask for help he's very rude with his responses. My friend and I both had to drop the class after the first 2 tests.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

LOVED Dr. Collins. Extremely nice guy, class was interesting enough. Easy A for a humanities credit.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very funny guy. Took this class intending for it to count for my minor, now i dropped it and wish I didn't take this class. I'm a very bad test taker, and his tests are open ended questions. He gives you a study guide that is very similar to the test, but if you aren't a good test taker, BEWARE. 3 tests and a final which is your whole grade

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1290
• 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:

Dr. Collins is probably the best professor I ever had at ECU. He's interesting, cares about the subject, and is very helpful. He's also pretty funny. I'd highly recommend him for anyone.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1290
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Collins is a great professor and will help you in any way possible! If you don't like philosophy then this class is not for you. I highly enjoyed it and plan on taking him again next semester. GO to class, do the readings, and study way in advance and you will do fine!