Samir Chopra - Brooklyn College

Professor: Samir Chopra

Department: TBD

College: Brooklyn College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2501
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hands down 10/10. If you complete the discussion boards and the final paper you'll definitely pass. He's chill and down to earth. It's college, don't expect professors to just pass you for nothing. He literally only grades you on two things that aren't hard to do. It's an easy grade so just follow instructions & you'll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did this class by my own speed so naturally I crammed everything to the last 3 weeks. I was able to catch up by watching the lectures on my own time. Attendance isn't mandatory but preferred. The big essay at the end wasn't as bad as I thought. Reading was the hardest thing but I used the audio book to catch up.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Chopra is a nice guy. He had us write weekly responses to the weekly reading which was 75% of the grade and a 7-page final paper which was the remaining 25%. If you pay attention to the lectures, and do your assignments you'll do well. His lectures can be very interesting some days and very boring on other days.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2501
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor and is clearly passionate about philosophy. The class requires a lot of reading so be ready for that. There's not too much you're graded on - 3 papers and your participation, so be sure to give your all in those. The papers were fairly difficult, but if you show him a draft before its due, he always helps you to improve it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Chopra is awesome! His lectures are very interesting and he's not too heavy on assignments. He assigns 3 papers that make up the majority of your grade. The papers aren't very difficult. Each paper is usually 4 pages max and are usually a critical analysis of an in-class reading or lecture. He isn't a tough grader and gives great feedback.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading, very unclear instructions on papers, and does a poor job in explaining. I would not recommend him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a good professor and knows his material. But get ready to read a lot. He expects class participation. He gives clear essay instruction and encourages you to show him a draft so you can revise it and get a good grade. But he is a tough grader.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST PROFESSOR EVER! I've never failed a class before but this professor is a hard grader. Expects you to fully comprehend book he barely discusses in class and write detailed papers. Participation does matter but only 4 people do it and they still do poorly on assignments. AVOID AT ALL COST!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3704
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes a great professor on philosophy and his lectures are very interesting but you have to read a lot and work for an A on assignments, which isnt bad because he tells you how to make improvements.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3740
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Highest grade in the class for one of the assignments was a B. On top of that his politics always play a role in lecture. If you are looking for intellectual discussions do not take him. If you want to feed into the anti-police, anti-Israel ideology be my guest. If you find him using nonsequetors and convoluted logic to argue against you...

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Way too much writing and the amount of reading expected is ridiculous. His lectures are extremely heavy and to the point of him at times being the only speaker. He dominates the floor on many occasions to the detriment of participation. I would proceed with caution. Buyer beware!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3703
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took him for pol phil and absolutely loved him! His class consists of sitting around a table and talking about the reading the whole time. You have to read for every class and I strongly encourage you to do it because not only are the readings super interesting but participation matters. He gave 6 essays at the end of the readings -2pgs each. Easy!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3142
• 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:

When he talks, you want to listen. He cares about you actually learning the material. I had him for Existentialism, and now I'm taking another class with him. He is a MUST take - you walk away having learned something(s).

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've had. Participation is very important in his class, as he doesn't give test (except for the final), so if you're not very talkative you probably shouldn't take his class, otherwise definitely take him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3110
• 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:

Prof Chopra was perhaps the closest thing to what I would consider the perfect college professor; knowledgable, understanding, and funny. To do well in class be sure to read all assigned readings and take your time with assignments, he can tell when you don't.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CIS12W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He does a great job teaching the material and keeping the class engaged. He knows his stuff and very personable. IMHO he occasionally leaned a bit too much on group work, where things can get a bit messy but, overall, a very effective instructor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIS12W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty nice and always let us out earlier than usual. He does expect a lot but the work wasn't too much or too hard.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CIS12W
• 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 Knowledgeable and expects a lot go to class take notes and participate. Make sure to read the book(s) Nice guy overall

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SCPTR11
• 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:

This guy was awesome! He was very hard in terms of work expected and demanded an overhwlming amount of reading. While property law isnt the most exciting topic he made it bearable.for future honor students you must work!!!he is no easy A dont be fooled, great guy though

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SCPTR11
• 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:

This guy was awesome! He was very hard in terms of work expected and demanded an overhwlming amount of reading. While property law isnt the most exciting topic he made it bearable.for future honor students you must work!!!he is no easy A dont be fooled, great guy though