Richard Cording - Sam Houston State University

Professor: Richard Cording

Department: TBD

College: Sam Houston State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is through with his teaching, if you have any interest in philosophy he is a good professor to take and he is very nice and easy to talk to. You are going to have to pay attention because he doesn't use technology and everything on the tests are going to come from the book as well as his lectures, but he definitely knows his stuff.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a cool old man, but his lectures are extremely difficult to follow. He does not transition at all going into a different parts of lecture so it's very confusing. I took very detailed notes and read the book over and over and still failed 2 of the test. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU'RE JUST LOOKING FOR CREDITS.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Stay after the exam and he will help you with any questions you have ! I would recommend recording his lectures and he talks quickly:) overall great professor

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• 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:

Easy class if you go and take good notes. If you ask questions or acknowlege him, he will do everything he can to help you. Sometimes he will do a review before a test and it is very helpful. Pay attention and study and you'll be fine. I LOVED HIM. Very nice guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is pretty boring, but if you come to class and take notes every day, you can get an A without even buying the book. His tests are multiple choice, so I'd at least advise to take him rather than some other philosophy professor if you're just looking for the credits.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You cannot skip if you want to pass this class. Even missing one day will put you behind. Write down everything he says as it will be on the test, gave us a 6 point curve for every test. He is very nice but not very clear. He bumped my grade up to an A even though I made a B in the class. Write notes and read the chapter

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cording makes a difficult subject interesting and understandable. Subject matter could be controversial but he presents the different views in an unbiased way. Going to class is necessary if you want to make a good grade along with good notes and study. Professor is passionate about his subject and he cares about his students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Yes,he is a sweet old man but that doesn't make him an easy professor. He does not use power points or post notes online. He does not curve his tests or provide extra credit. He is book heavy but his lectures don't go in any particular order with the chapter at hand. Even if you know the material, his tests are extremely hard. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• 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:

Really nice and stops during the lecture to make sure you understand. Funny and kind. Sometimes confusing, but that's partly the material tbh. Will help you and let you look at what you got wrong on your tests in office hours. Attendance is not mandatory, but you won't get an A if you don't go to class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors i have ever taken! he rambles a bit but if you show up and listen, you'll get an A

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is so funny! Cute old man, really easy. He cares about his class. His tests are only hard if you don't come to class or don't pay attention. He basically gives the answers for the review in class. I would love to take him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice man. I would gladly take him again. He always has stories and jokes to tell. Never assigned homework, test were detailed but he pretty much gave the answers in class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fun class, always making jokes, but takes what he teaches seriously. He always makes sure you understand before he moves on in lecture. Tests are multiple choice, must study hard for a good grade. I enjoyed his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. Very clear in what you need to know. He may seem boring and redundant at times, but he has a reason for it. Take good notes and if he tells a story or reads a section from the book REMEMBER IT!If you're not clear on something, he will help you. the only way to fail is to not come to class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very sweet / funny man. He shows interests in his students' learning so he will answer any questions and help out when possible. Very old fashioned so there are no notes, no powerpoints, and no blackboard. The only notes you get are the ones you write yourself from listening to him talk. Test reviews are helpful and right off the tests. No papers!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher. good class. very helpful

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHILINT
• 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:

He's really funny and interesting. He makes you want to be in class. His tests can be difficult if you're not a good note taker. He's old fashion so there's no power points or blackboard grades. But if you're looking for an easy teacher for Philosophy, you should take him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Teacher! He made philosophy very interesting. His tests are pretty straight forward, but you have to come to class and take good notes in order to know what will be on the test. Everything is multiple choice; no papers, no written assignments, JUST 4 TESTS (including final). Final is not comprehensive. Easy A!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHL261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome Professor, will do a great job teaching you philosophy. Tests are not that hard, just take good notes and don't miss class, since he does not use powerpoints or blackboard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHL111
• 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: N/A

Comment:

He is a hilarious old man. He gets so off topic that he forgets what he was talking about. His tests are easy if you STAY FOR THE TEST REVIEW. He pulled out the test and was reading test questions/answers the class before it. It's kind of boring but sometimes interesting. You only have to read a few pages of the text book. The final is not cumulati