Marin Smillov - Santa Fe College

Professor: Marin Smillov

Department: TBD

College: Santa Fe College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHI2635
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy, he said buy the book but I havent used it at all this semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI2010
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

PASS. I actually enjoy philosophy, but Smillov's class got old fast. Content was fallacious, misogynistic, superannuated. So conservative and NOT in an interesting or thought-provoking way. I'm NOT even "PC," but this sucked lol. Easy-ish A, if you're down to be condescended to by by a low-key racist prof who can't back-up his position. tbh, basic.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHI2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is definitely well educated and knows his stuff but lacks a good way to teach what he knows. Cant complain though, hes an easy grader and there are very little assignments! Take this class if you need an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI2635
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I often sat in class and wondered why I was there, what he was trying to say, and why I bothered taking notes. It's not what I expected based on the description of the course. Easy A for sure but wish the class was structured better. Didn't learn a thing.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

All of us gave up taking notes in his class; it's easier to participate. he's passionate, and does a pretty good job of presenting all sides of things - until he gets to the things he's really passionate about, but that's understandable. A Little arrogant, but VERY accessible outside of class. Use his study guides! It's copy and paste for the test!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ETHIC101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Smillov for Bio Medical Ethics and his lectures were very interesting! Always kept the class engaged.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHI2600
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Smillov is one of the smartest professors I had a Santa Fe. I took him in 2016 and I have thought about his class recently a lot, and I remember it well. He was reasonable with quizzes and his lectures were very clear and well-organized. I would take him again if I could.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHI2600
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Smillov! Lectures can be a bit pessimistic but he had a good sense of humor and kept them entertaining. He was really generous with my grade, and the only reason I did not receive an A was because I missed a few of his weekly quizzes which are super easy. Do those and you should pass with an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHI2635
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is part of your grade. He will explain why. He is a great teacher. There are only 2 papers that are a good portion of your grade so make sure that you spend a good amount of time on those. Other than that a very easy course that he makes enjoyable. Also don't bother with the book he usually takes things out of his lecture notes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is one of the easiest classes you can take if you just show up, weekly quizzes are easy and can replace an exam grade with the average. The exams are fairly easy with a published study guide and lets you retake them as well. Definitely a great lecturer as most classes are open discussion with reference to the course material.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ETHIC101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Participate in the group discussion and you will pass the class. Only two essays and he may give the option of 5 weekly quizzes which can account for your exam grade. You will read chapters in the book. He emphasizes them so you can be prepared for next lecture. However his lecture goes over the book contents. Accent isn't thick but it's there

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! No homework in this class, he only gives quizzes online based on the lectures he gave over the week. If you do well on the quizzes you won't have to take the midterm or final. He's funny and actually hopes to inspire his students to be more ethical.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Smillov's class. It was interesting, wasn't too lecture heavy, and always looked for comments and discussion starters. 2 Really easily graded papers, and 2 really easy exams. I learned so much from his class and i'd take him again in a heartbeat. The students do determine how much you get from this class, so hope for a talkative class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHI2010
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Interesting style of teaching. Hilarious and knows his stuff, but very little actual learning. Two VERY easy open note midterm and final exams (take good notes) and two easy graded papers. Easy class but no point in going. Harsh but wants you to succeed. Overall good but too simple and not enough teaching. take for easy a, don't for learning.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI2635
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A really funny and interesting professor. He likes to get to you know your name and ask for your input on a topic. Only 2 essays that are graded easily and 2 open-note tests. Easy A :)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHI2600
• 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. Smillov was a great teacher that had some very interesting lectures. This class is an easy A as long as you go to class and complete the 2 papers, and tests. Both tests were open note/book.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI2635
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Smillov allowed me to gauge the realities of healthcare through this class. Granted, his lectures can be a bit dull, but he accepts this and tries to throw in some funny anecdotes here and there.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor isnt a bad professor he is really nice, funny, and understanding However I still have no idea what the class was about There are only 2 one page papers and 2 exams Everyday i was lost in his lectures since all he does is speak for the entire class period Rarely uses powerpoints and documents Dont take this class looking for an easy A

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI2635
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious human being! I would def take him again! He cares about others opinions. He will ask about yours so try not to be shy in that class! His grading is not bad but at least do the work. It's only a page worth which should be easy for college students. There was a research paper at the end of the term but he gives you ideas to write about.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ETHIC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hes a real down to earth guy. He understands people have more than just his class. Reading the book and listening to his lectures was key to doing well in the class. Hes also a very funny person.