Michael Howard - University of Maine

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Michael Howard - University of Maine

Professor: Michael Howard

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Maine

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHI102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you repeat what he says you're golden. No need to read at all.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PHI250
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

An extremely difficult course because of subject matter, Formal Logic. Fits a lot of material into one semester. Textbook ESSENTIAL - assigned problems like a math class every night. Tests very difficult, but generous with partial credit for attempting the problem. Genius professor, but not always aware of students' struggle with material.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PHI210
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! One pop quiz on assigned reading per week (5 questions) so read! But not a heavy reading amount. Really cares about material and students, very nice. Clearly knows a lot! Very helpful with questions. Good at conveying themes. Bi-weekly papers on material answering important questions. Review for final. Would def take again!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHI312
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The closest you could ever get to being taught by Dumbledore. There's a twinkle in his eye when he teaches. You can tell he's passionate about his subject. Make sure to post every week to the discussion board and attend every meeting to do well in the course. Not difficult as long as you do the reading and participate. His drawings are hilarious

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHI345
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Students teach each other and he facilitates. Very knowledgeable and involved. Does everything possible to involve students. Be prepared to talk / present in front of the class. I would recommend this class to others.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHI103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So I took this for May term, PHI 103, online. The professor was nice and VERY helpful. Let me say this- if I did not reach out to him, I probably would not have passed this class. The class has a lot of work...A LOT. Probably would be ok if it was a regular semester. The readings are very tough as well. Be prepared to manage your time.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PHI312
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Michael Howard has been my favorite professor for the entirety of my college career. His lectures never fail to manifest his genius. He pushes you to deeply contemplate ideas until you arrive at a clear understanding, and pushes you to participate in discussion because of how articulating ideas practices understanding. Also, extremely kind!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PHI210
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:

Howard is an excellent professor and an incredibly kind man. His mind is brilliant and he manages to make very dense material more accessible and comprehensible for students. He is also very interested in student's work and eager to help, whether you're having personal problems or you want his insight on an idea. Well worth the time and effort.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHI250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Howard is great. He's very engaging and definitely knows his stuff. You absolutely need to do all of the homework if you plan on getting an A - not because the homework counts for much, but because you will not be able to get a handle on logic without it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PHI250
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:

Was advised to take this class in preparation for law school and such. I'm a good student, I get almost all A's in my classes. Right now I'm only one month into Formal Logic with him and it already sucks. He is confusing and doesn't teach. He gives you homework and expects you to figure it out on your own. Very poor. Avoid if possible.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PHI210250312
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:

Michael Howard is a great professor at Umaine.I've had him for three courses and all have been worthwhile. The classes are not a cakewalk though, so you have to do at least some of the reading/homework to succeed. He is always reasonable during class discussions and is able to help clarify most questions. I would highly recommend him a a professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHI210
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:

Overall a great professor, I also had him for PHI312 and PHI250. Knows the material well and explains the major ideas in a clear manner. The courses with him are tough however, and reading the material is more necessary than other courses.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PHI312
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:

Howard is the best the department has. Always clearly stated and always well prepared, class is difficult because the subject is difficult. The secret to getting an A: paying attention.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHI250
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:

Great professor. Super nice guy. He clearly really passionate about his material and it comes across in every class. He's also fantastically articulate, a real pleasure to listen to.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PHI250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very nice man and excellent teacher. He will go out of his way to help students. I dropped his class halfway through but only because it was difficult. It is not his fault that formal logic is extremely hard to learn.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PHI312
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PHI344
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:

Professor Howard is my favorite professor on campus. He does come across somewhat dry in his lecture classes, but courses like 344 that are more discussion-oriented really allow his knowledge to show. Always helpful and never rude to students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PHI312
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dude, lectures are not an appropriate time to express your political opinions. What does George Bush have to do with Mind/Body distinction? Teach the class already, we're hear because we wanted to learn philosophy and you do a good job teaching it most of the time. Just don't use classtime as a platform to express your crackpot Marxist opinions.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PHI102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

man - you guys are ruthless. He's an excellent teacher - very smart and can argue from any side of a topic, at any given time. Props for knowing his stuff! However, there is WAY too much work for an introductory course, so unless you plan on doing the work, dont bother taking this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PHI240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Howard is the nicest professor i've met yet. He lays things out in class very clearly and allows for class discussion. He's also open to new ideas, though he will let you know what he thinks. Usually in a good mood and ready to teach, i loved his class.

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