Glen Baier - University of the Fraser Valley

Professor: Glen Baier

Department: TBD

College: University of the Fraser Valley

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL425
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Get ready for some crazy lectures also I'd recommend sitting in the back, he's a tad loud when he gets passionate. Which is all the time. His lectures are hard because the material we're covering is hard. However, he marks accordingly. He understands that at an undergraduate level some of the material will go over our heads.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Glen is a great, though slightly disorganized professor. He is understanding and lenient with assignments, all of which are straightforward and easy. His classes are often fully lectures, but they're interesting. It's clear that Glen really loves philosophy! There wasn't a concept I didn't understand, and he is good at clarifying them if need be!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL480
• 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:

After 3 years of studying at 2 institutions, Glen is the best prof I've had, and I've had some fantastic profs. He's passionate, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. His lectures are full of passion and vigour. If you get a chance to do a 482 class with him, his new 375, or even 252, or 425, get ready for some of the best lectures of your life.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Glen Baier is a very passionate teacher and it really makes for a fun and interactive class. I highly recommend him for first year students as he makes the transition a little easier. However, he HATES technology and will never post anything online. Show up, or fail.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, nothing unexpected. He tells you exactly what to study for the two midterms and final exam. There's four assignments that are lengthy, but if you take notes in class they aren't too bad. Classes are never cut short. Its easy to get a good grade

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Glen is a great professor! He is quirky and hilarious. His examples help you understand the material. If you take lots of notes and do the readings then youll pass no problem. Dont over think and make sure to detail your answers. I HIGHLY recommend Glen for an Philosophy class, especially PHIL 100

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was the most boring and toughest class i've ever taken. His lectures were hard to follow and off track. The entire three hour class was just him lecturing. His exams were hard and very open ended. Marked them hard. WOULD NOT TAKE CLASS WITH HIM AGAIN.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL252
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am genuinely sad that I wont be taught by Glen anymore. Philosophy is hard, but he is very educated and knowledgeable. He uses humour which makes it a lot easier to grasp the concepts. Best teacher I have had in my four years at UFV.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL483
• 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:

I had the privilege of taking multiple classes with Glen over the years and I cannot recommend him enough. Great attitude, highly knowledgeable about his field of study, humorous, helpful, friendly, informative, entertaining... The list goes on. If you have the opportunity and a good head on your shoulders you're in for a treat.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The material of this course is dry and personally not what I was expecting for a Philosophy course. But with Glen's humor, the class was more than bearable. Notes/lectures are not posted online so it's mandatory for students to show up. Final exam was long but he allows students to have all of their notes and textbook. Awesome prof.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Glen can make the most painful philosophical concepts understandable. And if he is unable to to that, you will still be left with a profoundly memorable lecture. Some of the stuff I know I will never use again. But I'll always remember how I learned it. Fail to take a course by Glen at your own peril.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best. Prof. Ever.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You never taken a philosophy course in your life? Glen will make you like it and understand it. He made class fun and bearable when it came to the dry stuff. So funny and awesome!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL315
• 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:

Best Prof. in the program.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Glen is not only a fantastic professor, but a great human being as well. His lectures are interesting and he does an incredible job at being clear and informative. He is without a doubt one of the best professors at UFV. I HIGHLY recommend taking his class because he keeps the class interesting and tests are exactly what is done in class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 101
• 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:

Glen is a great prof! Philosophy is not easy for most people, however, he makes it easy to understand. He is willing to help you whenever you need it, and replies to emails within hours. If you show up, take notes and study, you will get a good grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101PHIL252
• 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:

Glen creates a lecture that is informative. He is almost always willing to take time to meet with you if you need help and takes the time to specifically explain what he wants. I took Glens courses because of the passion he put into each lecture. Its obvious he loves what he does. I wish teachers would take notes on Glens teaching style

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Baier was hilarious. His personal anecdotes made the incredibly dry lecture material much more tolerable. His tests and marking were fair, and if you show up and go over his handouts you should do well. Very approachable and willing to work with you to help you succeed. Highly recommended.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 315
• 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:

One of the best Professors UFV has.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Glen was a great professor. He is old school with no PowerPoint or anything online. His handouts are extremely helpful in explaining things from the textbook, which is written in a philosophical perspective. Show up, take notes, study his handouts and you will do fine. And be ready to laugh from great examples that are off the wall.