Historical instructor

MAVIS BISS

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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PHIL241 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Incredibly sweet. Clear and precise in defining all the theories presented in the readings. The class uses written exams that allows you to fully develop ideas. Engaging material. Philosophy wasn't a focus of mine, but this class was highly enjoyable.
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PHIL241 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
She is awesome!! she is one of best professors I have ever had in my life. she is nice and extremely helpful. If you need to take any philosophy course, take her class!
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PHIL241 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Great Professor, very clear in lecture - and will go out of her way to explain something if you don't understand.
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Classes with MAVIS BISS

PHILOS 241

Introductory Ethics

3–4 credits

Covers moral problems, ethical theory, skepticism, and practical ethics.

No offering record · Spring 2010

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Mavis BissClaudia Card+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2006–Spring 2010

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2010PHILOS 241Introductory Ethics
Fall 2009PHILOS 241Introductory Ethics
Spring 2009PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues
Fall 2008PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues

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