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Mind and knowledge: an introduction to philosophy
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PHIL1012 is generally seen as a manageable course with clear grading and some challenging content. It's suitable for those interested in philosophy, though it can be heavy on workload and requires strong comprehension skills. The professor’s lectures are sometimes described as boring but the tutorials offer valuable discussions.
Grading appears to be generous; exams and assignments are relatively easy to prepare for, with some students mentioning that final grades were curved upward.
The course has a moderate workload, with around 4.2 hours of additional work per week outside of class, including lectures, tutorials, and assignments.
Assessments include a 30% essay (1.2k words), 50% exam covering readings and lectures, and 20% tutorial participation. Midterm and final exams are manageable but require understanding the material well.
The professor is described as engaging in some reviews but can be verbose or boring in others. Tutors like Novia and Sophia are praised for their helpfulness and useful notes.
Attend tutorials regularly, especially those led by tutors like Novia; prepare thoroughly for exams using lecture recordings and class materials; read the slides yourself if lectures are unengaging.
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