Ai Ethics was a really cool class! I am philosophy major with little background in computer science or coding and I was still able to follow and understand the course really well. The creative project is really fun, my partner and I made a Zine that explained course concepts. I enjoyed the creative freedom and flexibility of the project very much.Rate My Professors ↗
Current instructor
Annette Zimmermann
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Zimmermann taught academic principles of fairness, ethics, and the philosophy of AI in an interesting and engaging way for people coming from STEM heavy or non-philosophy backgrounds. She is exceptionally busy but her class felt like it was neatly prepared each day. For anyone interested in AI/ML or technology policy her classes are recommended.Rate My Professors ↗
Philosophy 543 with Professor Zimmerman offers a refreshing change of pace. Weekly discussions feature student presentations followed by peer reviews and group dialogue. As a Computer Sciences major, I did not feel out of place. Quite the opposite in fact–it was the most fun I've had in a while. I highly recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Zimmermann is is very well spoken and her lectures are easy to follow. Her slides contain just enough information, but attendance is still necessary considering how much of this class is built on in-class discussion. There are plenty of opportunities to earn points and Prof. Z is flexible with scoring and assignments.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Zimmermann's lectures for Philos541 were well suited to support my learning as we engaged in a variety of activities (debates, outlines, small-group discussion). Constructive and supportive feedback was given on essays to help improve writing. Overall, I enjoyed all of the topics we covered, so I would definitely recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Zimmerman is an incredibly knowledgable teacher who made Philos341 interesting and relatable. She teaches topics that could find to be somewhat dry in a way that makes this feel important, interesting, and crucial for the progression of modern day policy questions. This class has only 1 paper and two exams so I highly recommend taking it.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Annette Zimmermann
Directed Study
1–3 creditsDirected Study (PHILOS 599) is an independent study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSenior Honors Thesis
1–3 creditsSenior Honors Thesis is an individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for honors in the major, as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis
3 creditsIndividual mentored study for seniors completing theses for honors in the major, as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study
2–3 creditsIndependent study in philosophy arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study
1–3 creditsDirected Study is an independent study course in Philosophy arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis
2–9 creditsResearch and Thesis provides individual mentored study for graduate students completing theses, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Work
2–9 creditsIndividual mentored study for graduate students, as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 599 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 799 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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