Nicholas Barron - University of Southern Indiana

Professor: Nicholas Barron

Department: TBD

College: University of Southern Indiana

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a very nice person, and a very different kind of professor. Easy class, but very full and alot of information. But show up and take notes you'll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved this professor. He makes the lectures so fun and interesting even though its a philosophy class. He grades mainly on essays, but gives the prompts months in advance. He's super funny and one of the most approachable professors I've had. Take him for legit ANY class you can and you won't regret it a single bit.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him in the Fall semester of 2019. SO EASY. Make sure you write down the notes on the board! It's a little hard to read his handwriting but just ask if you can't read something. Don't buy the books either. Not worth it. He lets you out early everytime. 2 exams and 2 or 3 papers. You watch 2 movies as well. Easy exams if you study your notes!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best structured class! Short and sweet notes everyday and only a couple of tests. Super nice professor and wants everyone to do well!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He tells you exactly what will be on the exam in his notes, you do need to show up or have someone send you notes because they are not accessible outside of class. His exams are really easy if you show up to class, also the two papers aren't very difficult since its about the two films you'll be watching. He repeats himself A LOT in class. Easy A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Barron is an approachable prof who loves his job. He also lets you out 30 min early everytime. The exams are exactly the notes and he even gives you study guides. You watch two movies and write 2 three page papers that aren't due until the end of the semester. You also get 6 free skip passes. I would definitely recommend taking his class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly nice teacher, fairly organized. I've never taken an easier class. He definitely cares about teaching more than he does about challenging us. He is very passionate. tbh Im pretty sure he does the class exactly same every year. No participation required. Also once he said "guys" 115 times in a 50 min class. thats 1 "guys"/ per 20 seconds

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ETHIC201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Teaches class material well. Rambles on in lecture, but a very nice professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

"Guys, at the end of the day," Dr. Barron is passionate about his field of study. He can sometimes get repetitive, but it may just be him trying to ingrain the material into our heads. Take good notes and you'll be fine. This class should be an easy A for anyone taking it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barron is great! Although he repeats himself a lot, he keeps the lectures interesting. He gives "answers to test questions" during the lectures to reward the people that show up. You watch Troy and Gladiator in class in the second half of the semester and then write two papers due at the end of the semester. 2 multiple choice tests. Easy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great lecturer and knows his material. He is very passionate about it and lets you know what is on the test. Be prepared to start class 10 mins early, leave early, hear him say "Jot this down in your notes", and taking lots of notes. Not very many points are part of the class so staying on top of things is a must. Rarely had homework.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

As long as you go to class and take notes you should pass this class with flying colors. He will go through things to study the day before the test. You write two papers which you can give to him early for corrections to ensure that you get an A. You take one quiz and one test and then the final. Also, you watch two movies. Barron is really nice!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor!! 10/10 recommend

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you have to take PHIL 201, TAKE NICK BARRON. I am currently in his class, and it is by far my favorite class to go to. If you go to class, pay attention, take the notes, and study before the exam, you will do great. He is very passionate about his class and very easy to work with. You will not regret taking him for Intro to Ethics.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take Nick Barron; you will not regret it. I had him for a Tu/Th Intro to Ethics course. He did not use a textbook score! He allows 6 absences for the semester, but he's very willing to work with you. He outlines the class for you on the first day, but he's so passionate about his classes that he often doesn't get as far as he'd like to. He said that we would have 2 quizzes and 2 exams (not including the final), but in reality we only had one of each both EXTREMELY easy. If you pay attention to his lectures (which are hard not to, he's so interesting!), you will easily ace the exam. He literally tells you what will be on each exam during lectures and the class before. Pay attention & it's an easy A. He starts class 5 minutes early but he always lets out 30 minutes early! You will watch 2 very interesting movies and write two 3-5 pages essays (but no sweat, he's a very generous grader and they're due at the END of the semester!). If he fits your schedule, you'd be crazy not to take him. Interesting & easy!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Nick Barron is extremely sweet and caring. He puts notes up on the board and everything you need to know for the exam he will point out to you. He starts class a few minutes early everyday, but lets class out early. I had him on Tuesday and Thursday, but he let us out 30 minutes early every day. He's fantastic and I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is very cool. You get to watch films on the topics lectured in class. Quizzes and tests are the main portion of the course. Taking notes are highly recommended. The notes are always written on the board. He explains everything on the chalk board and more. Just study the material before the tests, and you will do fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• 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:

Lectures the whole class but tells you exactly what will be on the test throughout semester and class before test. Starts class 5 minutes early but always lets class out early.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Barron is a great professor. Very Knowledgeable about the subject of Philosophy in general. He gives you enough notes for the exams and during review he gives you the answers. The two essays required at end of the course is based more on the content he lectures. The course: simple and he is lenient on grading. If you show up for class, easy A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was the sweetest and most passionate teacher I have ever had at USI. I had him in a short summer class and felt like I liked him more than any teacher I ever had for a full semester. There are a lot of notes and reading, but that's what school is for! AWESOME FREAKIN TEACHER.