Jon Miller - University of Ottawa

Professor: Jon Miller

Department: TBD

College: University of Ottawa

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHI1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Respectable man, although he canceled at least a quarter of lectures, often showed up late and ended class very early. Never answered emails and lectures were disorganized. Probably wouldn't have passed this class had my friends and I not taught it to ourselves via the textbook. Avoid if you can.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI2396
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Midterms were super easy as long as you read the textbook. His lectures are basically summaries of the readings assigned anyways so even though he cancels a lot of classes it can easily be made up by reading the textbook. Also, don't understand why people are complaining about canceled classes they were honestly a blessing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHI2396
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I dont know whats up with these negative comments. Yes, he had to cancel a couple of lectures, but he had a chronic illness. Thats not his fault. Yes, it got frustrating at some times but just do your work on your own. University is meant for you to learn how to study alone, not depend on a prof. His lectures were interesting, and I still got A+

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI2396
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The midterms are based off the textbook so as long as you read this class is incredibly easy. As for the prof, he didn't show up/cancelled at least half the lectures and won't answer your emails. Seriously, we had one class between the first and second midterm. Really easy A though, at least there's that.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI1101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice person but canceled almost half the lectures we were supposed to have. Reading the textbook helps if you find his lectures confusing. He does not post anything online so you should attend the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI2396
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the most unprofessional prof I've ever had. Cancelled a total of 9 hours of class throughout the semester, did not post anything online, and was never prepared for lectures. His lecturing style is to read from the textbook, open a blank word document on the projector screen and type out bits of info. Do yourself a favor and and avoid.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHI2396
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The worst prof I've ever had. Cancelled almost a quarter of our classes, lectured in the most monotonous, jarring way. Cancelled office hours multiple times when I had asked specifically to meet with him. I missed a midterm and after 3 months of bothering him every week he didn't allow me to retake it as originally promised.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHI2396
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had. Cancelled 3 classes. Keeps cancelling office hours. Ques. on midterms were irrelevant. Most of the people in class failed. Eating banana while lecturing? Really? Very rude. Rarely answers emails. At 10:05 pm, told us to email him for our marks till 10:30! Incompetent TAs who weren't even in their office hrs.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHI2397
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Greatest professor I've had. His lectures are amazing, he's very controversial (will drop uncomfortable truth bombs here and there that'll piss some people off) which could be funny sometimes. The midterms and final will need you to understand the arguments he makes in class, so simply memorizing the notes will not be enough, you must attend class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI2397
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Just wrote his final exam a few days ago. Wasn't about learning but about memory for menial details that represent no knowledge at all. Class is easy, exams are easy, final was also easy. Go to class and just write down everything he says (the notes he provides are confusing) and you won't need the textbook at all! If you skip then get the textbook

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHI2396
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Never covers all the material in class. Midterm questions from textbook. Rarely answers emails. However, he conveys important ethical issues related to health care effectively and from a neutral stance. Overall an alright professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHI2396
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Read the textbook and pay attention to what he says is important in lectures. The questions he uses on his midterms are directly from the study questions in the textbook so practice with those. Communicates controversial health topics really well without ever taking a personal stance which is refreshing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI2397
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures as all over the place and difficult to take notes or understand fully what he is talking about. His train of thought is not obvious. Try to take lots of notes

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHI2397
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's is really not as bad as everyone says he is! If you show up to all the classes and take really good notes this class should be super easy. Just memorize your notes and you're good to go.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI2397
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Don't skip class. Takes lots of lecture notes. And you will do fine. He is a fun professor and I really loved this class because it was something different. I find that the only people who complain about professor Miller are the ones who complain about everything anyway.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHI2397
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The professor is a nice person. His lectures are sometimes interesting. I liked going to this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI2397
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you Go to class and take notes on literally everything he says and on all the videos he shows, then you shouldn't have a problem. Make some reference to the textbook but most of the test questions are based on lectures so make sure you attend every class! I honestly wouldn't take him again just cause I prefer to learn from the textbook.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHI2397
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I liked this class and find the professor knows his stuff. It gave me a lot to think about. The classes are long though. And at night. But this was one of my favorite classes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI2397
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a better class than I thought it would be. Prof Miller is a great teacher who is not afraid of raising controversial topics. I would recommend this class to other business students.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHI237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attend lectures and pay attention. All tests are on content from lectures. Take proper notes yourself on what he is saying, not just what he is typing, 'cause what he types is brief and not made available online. Do that and you'll find the class extremely easy. Only class to ever inspire me. Second textbook (by Tittle) is gold, first one useless.