Phil Duncan - DeVry University - Seattle

Professor: Phil Duncan

Department: Computer Science

College: DeVry University - Seattle

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: WGD205
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor you could possible have. If you have even the slightest chance DO NOT TAKE HIS COURSES

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WGD205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WGD
• 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:

Amazing teacher. Knows design. Took the extra time in email and on the phone to help when I was confused.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WGD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic teacher! Opened my eyes to how art and culture fit. Gave a lot of feedback. Ansered my emails almost immediately, even called me.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WGD205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't give away A like all the others. Duncan knows about design and what it's like to work. Even better, he helped me grow as an artist with lot of comments. Take him if you can.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WGD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Knows his material, and is very helpful. Responds quickly to my questions and even phone called me when I was struggling. Doesn't give easy grades, knows when we can do better like when we sluff off a project.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MDD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very impressed that he took the time I needed to answer my questions. He knows his stuff, and responded quickly! Duncan pushed me to grow in ways I never thought about before!

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Duncan was very helpful and was willing to work with me the extra bit i needed to understand the material. I saw a lot of people complaining, but what do they expect when they take an online class? He answered my questions quickly and really knows about working with clients and about art history and design. Wish I had more classes with him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MDD310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have taken a lot of college classes and have never had a professor more unwilling to help. Only class I ever withdrew from due wanting a learning environment rather than just a negative one. Very unimpressed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMP100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not a professor I will take again. Big Ego!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CISETC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You don't want to miss any class; take lots of notes. His tests are difficult at first but easy once you get to know how he chooses the material for them, it is quite a bit of material though. Great professor, expects a lot but is very willing to help. Be prepared for lots of homework too, depending on what class you take with him. I learned a lot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GSP260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't challenge him, keep your head down, turn in lots of paperwork and you'll do ok. Not well organized - get assignment requirements in writing and verify frequently. Bad teacher for technical subjects, great resource for artistic subjects.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GSP110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His agenda was difficult and I'd expect nothing less from a good college. Most the class whined about the workload and failed tests (welcome to college). The game and simulation program is no joke and either are Duncan's tests. I really enjoyed this class, got a lot from it and I am looking forward to gsp240.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GSP240
• 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:

good teacher and is willing to help out. really nice guy and i liked him a lot as my teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CIS375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

covered a lot of material. mostly hands on labs with just a few lecturs. it was fun to set up web servers

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIS363
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jeez, this guy tries to pack in a lot. He's tough, but doesn't mind sitting down and helping you through.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CIS375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Labs were fun and the information is something I can use in the real world - fianlly a class that is relevant!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CIS375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

OMG - does this guy suck. Most of the stuff he teaches is so outdated; Real web developers can just pick up a book or look up the information on the internet. If your web site isn't "artistic" your screwed - if you can code - he doesn't care unless it's pretty. Basically if everything is pretty, he will give you a good grade, even though it mig

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CIS321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Knows his stuff, and is not afraid to tell it like it is, even if it's not what the administration wants you to hear. He really challenges you to think, but at the end of the day, he rewards your efforts. The best CIS prof so far.