Wendy Turgeon - St. Joseph's College

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Wendy Turgeon - St. Joseph's College

Professor: Wendy Turgeon

Department: Philosophy

College: St. Joseph's College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Turgeon is a very tough grader. You have to do a lot of reading in the course and need to be able to have your whole week open each week for classwork. There are two mandatory tests. People who work full time, try another course if possible.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PHI160H
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is not for the faint of heart. Turgeon provides the tools for you to excel and promotes critical discussion/debate. Take advantage of it. Most importantly: READ THE MATERIAL. Formulate your own understanding of the work prior to class lest you be assigned discussion questions on that topic.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's so nice welcoming and understanding if you need any accommodations. When I took her class it was originally hybrid but we went a full remote. The readings were long but she gave a lot of materials on a canvas to help. The only classwork was discussions and journals which were easy. Overall, the sweetest lady ever and great for PHI-160.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHI230
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Turgeon is a great professor. Took a 7 week course with her and it was tough but definitely worth it. She gives good feedback too. You have to participate through out the week regularly which can be a lot if you have other classes as well, but she's understanding. Really knowledgeable

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHI152
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The most uninteresting class I have ever taken. I do not recommend this professor She gives pop quizzes, assigns a bunch of readings and assignments. I took her class on zoom at 8am and she always breaks us into groups for no reason. She will call on you randomly so be aware of that.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Turgeon is super sweet, but her class can be a bit of work. Every day before class she has someone pick a piece of candy out of a bag and if it is a certain color the class as a pop quiz. That being said she is usually very lenient and doesn't make it hard to pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ETHIC160
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was required for my degree had I had known what sort of teaching style this professor had, I would've dropped this class or opted for a different professor. I find that coursework isn't that bad it's more so her grading technique and if you disagree with her she tells you that you're wrong. She's narcissistic and very opinionated.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough class. I don't particularly like the "pick an orange lifesaver out of the bag and the class gets a quiz" everyday routine. The class was expected to read long tedious readings every class along with write a 6 page essay. This class is a dream for any philosophy major, for the professor is very enthusiastic about the material. TOUGH CLASS!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHI160
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:

One of the hardest classes I have ever taken. Even with showing up and doing all the readings I could not score above a 75 on any of the tests. She has "fate quizzes" every class where she has a student pull a lifesaver out of a bag and if its a certain color the class has a pop quiz. It's the worst thing in the world, this class ruined my GPA

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PHI253
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

knows her stuff, lectures sometimes a bit dry. Fair, prepared and kind. will work with you and giving of her time. Smart lady. interesting class. Loves to have active class participation. Great discussions.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think that she is the epitome of what a professor should be like. She is absolutely incredible... She is so clear and comprehensive with her lectures, she would be willing to help anyone. I was confused and frustrated so she noticed and stayed after to basically give me the entire lecture again - no hesitation. She is the GREATEST!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHI231
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class but a LOT of reading. All of the readings are interesting but make sure you keep them organized. Tests are easy as long as you study, the work you put in will be what you receive. She can get slightly boring, but if you participate the class is not as bad!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading, occasionally gave quizzes on the reading, lectures were SUPER boring. Despite this, Turgeon is a really friendly person who is always willing to discuss the material and any submitted work. The lectures are just super bland!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Turgeon is the best. She gets you passionate about ethics and makes you think about what's right and wrong. Definitely going to take more classes with her.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes there is a workload but if you keep on top of it, its manageable. Class discussions were interesting. She will help you if you ask for it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to do a TON of work and reading, with possibility of popquiz at beg. of each class. Way overwhelming! Too many things to keep up with that are part of grade besides tests and quizzes. Also final paper, a group presentation, posting responses on various outside websites... I repeat! DON'T TAKE if u already have a challenging courseload!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PHL160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the worst ethics teacher in the history of the world, expects too much out of her students. thinks that she is the only class that we have work for. probably gives about 15 hours of work a week for a class that visits twice. and will never let you out early. also snaps at you when you ask a question. rudest professor on campus at SJC. NEVER TAKE HE

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice Lady, but a lot of work.. Also, the tests are EXTREMELY difficult. She is a help, and seems to be passionate about her topic. Just be ready for hard tests and a lot of difficult readings, as well as a chance of a quiz every class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PHI160
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:

This is more of a philosophy class than ethics though at the end you do discuss ethical issues. The tests simple but few questions so can't get too many wrong. Puts some notes on blackboard which help a lot for some readings. Quizzes (so easy. open notes), couple of exams, midterm, paper and final. Group presentations too. Pretty simple.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PHI160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant Professor, Take her if you can. It's hard work but you will learn a lot about Ethics. Tough Grader on papers but exams are easy and reviews are thorough.

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