Michael Menser - Brooklyn College

Professor: Michael Menser

Department: TBD

College: Brooklyn College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I believe he could have made the course a little easier and more understandable for the students. The course became difficult because of the heavy readings that he assigned which goes on and on and pages after pages. Not everyone understands such difficult philosophical wordings and sentences. Other than that he is one of the best faculty members.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's very knowledgeable and a very kind professor, but he gives such excessive and tediously annoying papers back to back. It will take you over 2-3 hours just to do his questions. It's conflicting because he's very nice but the excessiveness of the work makes me not like the class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3309
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sooo funny and chill. Get ready to read but its quite interesting. DEF WOULD RECOMMEND

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3314
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the most inspiring professors I've had in my college career. He always brings a very interesting convo to class. Participate and have fun, he's very open to your feedback. There are lots of readings but they are very easy reads and relevant to real life situations. Papers are easy as long as you keep up with readings and take notes in class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3309
• 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:

took this class in my first semester of college. I looked forward to this class. He makes the class really interesting. the class was interactive, Prof. Menser went over the homework readings in class, reviewed test material. Recommend this class to anyone interested in the enviornment. Proffesor Menser is super nice, chill and caring. BEST PROF!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL21
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a cool dude. would definitely recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading his papers are tough and his expectations are a lot based on the book and essay he wrote. he is tough grader and gives lot of papers and forces group discussions. Doesnt give clear answers before exams and exams are little bit changed from the review sheet he gave. Take if no other choice

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3309
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Menser really cares about his students. U have to read for almost every class, but can still get away without reading bc he goes over everything in class. You will however be lost during group work if you don't read. He tells you exactly what will be on the exam. 1 short paper and 10 page final paper. As long as you participate you will be fine!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very fun professor, quizzes and tests are short answer but you are given a good idea of what to expect during review. Papers are simple, rewrites are allowed, and his grading is fairly lenient to begin with. Material is relevant, and he keeps it interesting. The one downfall is that he forces group discussion where it isn't really needed.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3704
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love this professor. He is quite the character and he's been a professor at Brooklyn college for 20 years. I took him for environmental ethics and an independent study where I was 1/3 students due to tech error. He is awesome, very handsome, and intelligent. Don't slack with the readings and study them diligently

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3704
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a tough grader. You MUST do all the readings for the class. He always wants more. Please don't take him if you don't have to, this class literally makes me want to pull my hair out. Also, I didn't like how he graded assignments he never explains why he takes extra points off. He's cool personality wise but you have been warned!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3314
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

awesome prof! easy A, just attend class and the tests will be simple. hardly takes attendance and has fun conversations. Take him!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This is not and easy A class, however put in some effort and you can get one. readings are a bit tricky but he explains it. I enjoyed the class and the discussions in it, there may be easier teachers but you will definitely come out of the class feeling like you gained knowledge. hes also very helpful and answers all questions and will go over it

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CC3006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Definitely knows what he is talking about. some of the readings were really hard but he does interpret the readings very well. exams are essay format, its not easy so u better read the txt and take notes during lecture.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL206
• 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:

I think he is defiantly a great professor. Teaches you the material that is extremely relevant to the current world. His tests are easy and crystal clear. He reviews material every time before the test. Highly recommend

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Wouldn't say he's a great professor. He seems like he would be a great professor, but dont' judge a book by its cover. Kind of full of himself. Not a very fair grader and takes forever with grades.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CC3006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you need to take this class, he's the professor to take! If you're simply fulfilling a core requirement, don't take this class. It is EXTREMELY boring and difficult. You cannot understand the material on your own. You have: 2 papers, midterm and final exam. He's organized, nice, funny, patient, and helpful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy is a master. Tough stuff... challenges you, but in a wonderful way. Fair, listens, can't speak highly enough of him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CC3006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent, and very smart. Spoke intelligently on just about every topic that was brought up. Def on of the better professors Ive taken at BC.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CORE33
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

great professor! take him for sci revolutions if u have any interest in evolution, it was all so interesting and he makes class fun even though reading material can be boring. he is really chill and lets students speak their mind. loved this class!