Allen Costell - College of DuPage

Professor: Allen Costell

Department: TBD

College: College of DuPage

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Costell is super cool and funny! I really enjoyed his lectures. You need to attend lectures though because he doesn't post his powerpoints online. You need to read the books carefully to do well on the book quizzes. I feel like i learned things that I will actually use in life in this class. Wish i needed to take the other courses he teaches.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're a philosophy major DO NOT take this class. Philosophy's subjective, which makes it odd to say that a philosophy teacher is wrong. Costell isn't just always wrong, he is ARROGANTLY wrong. He talks down to you, while he draws conclusions built off idiotic non-logic. It's an easy A, but if you're hoping to learn something, steer VERY clear.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is one of the hardest classes I have ever taken. And it's unnecessary for an intro class to be this difficult. It's one of those classes where if you don't do good on one thing it'll sink your ship. His book quizzes are impossible. You better re-read them 2-3 times. All of his test questions are tricky. Yes he is funny but skip him for sure.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Costell is a hilarious person. He is opinionated, but it makes the course entertaining. There aren't many points in total so do the hw! Read the books at least twice, the book tests are decently difficult but if you've actually read you will be fine. Go to class as he doesn't post the lectures and they wouldn' t make sense w/o his commentary.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very funny. But his class is not an easy A by any means. I had to work extremely hard just to get a C. His class is only out of 100 points so there's not a lot of opportunity for points in his class. One test or quiz will sink your ship. And I must also mention that his tests and quizzes are very difficult. We also had to read three novels!

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

His tests are made to trick you. Get ready to read like never before

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELIG1100
• 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:

Trust me when I say this is one of the best lectures I have been in. Costell speaks his mind, and is not afraid to share any details about the topic. Tests are difficult, and the book tests have questions that make it tricky to find the 'best' answer. Overall, I would take him again, but be careful since the class is around 100 points.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RELIG1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

All you have to do to ace the tests is just stay awake during his lectures. But trust me, that won't be a problem. This man is HILARIOUS. It's obvious from the beginning that he's an atheist, but he REALLY knows about religions. He'll joke and swear but still give an informative lecture. This is a class that you'll WANT to go to every day.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RELI11001150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Costell is sincere and he doesn't sugar coat things. (And if you can't handle this then don't take his class.) Yes, Exams can be a little hard, but if you review your notes and actually study for them, you will do fine. He's also a really cool guy to talk to and his lectures are hilarious!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If there was a lower ranking he would get it

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Costell has very nice lectures and seems very knowledgeable about religions. HOWEVER, I feel that he has a bias as an Atheist. This class really made me learn more about my religion before opting out of it completely, so I will give kudos to that.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RELIG1100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Costell challenges you to think, you will always walk out of the classroom with new knowledge. Participation is a must: He encourages you to ask questions and participate in discussions. There will be readings but the books are pretty entertaining but he allows you to choose your book based on whatever interests you the most.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He can be funny and all but he says some pretty disturbing things and curses a ton. and you cannot miss class, you will loose points. and you have to particpiate in order to do well

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I highly suggest taking someone else. He is tough

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wouldnt take him. His tests and quizzes will trick you and theres also three books to read which is absurd. He is a tough grader and gives homework every day that will make your head explode. The class is out of 100 points so its hard to get a good grade since every test question is meant to trick you. He has no problem letting students fail.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've never had a teacher actually invested in teaching concepts to students before. I have also never enjoyed a class more. He is very fond of discussion between students. He assigned 3 novels to read sections of. He gave out homework almost every class but it was all very simple. His tests were more difficult than most.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Was a cool guy and all but I definitely don't recommend. Made us read 3 books in a total of 8 weeks, midterm and final were impossible, and it was only out of 100 points so getting a good grade was very unlikely. Not an easy class by any means, tests are loaded with trick questions only Einstein would know. Do not take.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the only teacher that I have genuinely been interested in. I only got a C in the class but he is an amazing teacher. He challenges new ideas and ways to think outside of the box. I would say the only issue I ever really had was with some of the tests and how the questions were worded but other than that he is an amazing professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really liked his class, but it was pretty difficult. This is by no means an easy professor. Tests and quizzes are tough. Prof. Costell is a really cool dude though and knows his stuff. Glad I had him even though I didn't do particularly well in his class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My favourite professor of the semester. Honestly wanted to make sure everyone learned and thought outside of the box.