James Falcone - West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Professor: James Falcone

Department: Science

College: West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SCI102
• 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:

I hated him! He didn't know how to teach things on a science 102 level. He didn't explain anything! He just expects you to remember everything from high school chem. Don't bother asking him questions just ask his wife. Even though its very hard to understand what he teaches, like 60% of your grade is from showing up to class and doing the labs.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SCI102
• 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:

Terrible teacher. He was so hard and confusing. Brought his wife in and she had to keep him on track. He was very rude and if you asked a question he looked confounded that you would even ask that.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CRL104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i love pro. falcone. very pleasant, funny, and helpful. actually made lab fun (most of the time). he dosen't appreciate people who don't listen or ask dumb questions (but neither do most students!). great teacher, for chemistry! take him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CRL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

crazy chem lab teacher, very disorganized, took him three weeks to realize that kids were still wearing flip flops. He may yell during lab, but he goes back to being nice in like a second. Pretty nice guy, I'd take him again

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CRL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

great in lab. if you can take him fot it then do it. his quizzes r hard but i dont even think they counted. he will always help you if you ask. i got an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

nice person but he dose not expalin anything.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He definately knows his stuff, that's for sure. However, he has trouble simplifying the material to a beginner level. Tests are very very hard even if you spend hours upon hours preparing. Class averages are in the 60's but he curves at the end. He's definately willing to help you out though. If you can avoid taking him, that might be a good idea.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible at teaching. Claims during exams that "If you don't understand it now, you probably never will so just give up." No patience and talks like he is above everyone. AVOID TAKING HIM!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHE341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst experience I've ever had. Does not clarify material and does not help in office hours, says he doesn't have time. Stay away from him, go to Barth for help.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CRL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

hard as hell. He is not paitent and expects you to know everything. He does not help you in lab but rather just yell at you for not understanding the material that you were never taught, and he explains everything in terms of sports or plumbing.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SCI102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Chemistry was not my favorite part of SCI 102, but Dr. Falcone is very helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I was a student between '93-'97. Dr. Falcone is one of the nicest, sincerest, and knowledgeable teachers at WCU. I had several classes with him...and although the classes were tough, I learned a lot from him. I am now a high school Chem teacher and credit much of my success to Dr. Falcone.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SCI102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher at WCU. If you ask him for help he justs yells 'why aren't you getting this' Very unclear and not the least bit helpful. Avoid him at all costs!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great chemlab prof. Very helpful mano a mano, and outside of class. Quizes are very in depth.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHE345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

nice guy, tough course, great advisor, he was an all round nice guy

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this class in '97, Has three ways to to chem. problems - 1. Shown in class 2. On the homework 3. On the test Choose 1 of the three, get confused and fail.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SCI102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Falcone may not be very clear, but if you actually take time and read/study, you'll fair well. Not a walk in the park, just do your work and you'll be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SCI102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

awful teacher..i took chemistry before and found this class unbearable...i would def not recommend him

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Besides Dr. Reid, one of the worst chem profs ever does not explain and does not teach makes millions of mistakes and by the end of the class you don't know what is right from wrong....take him if you want to fail...honestly last exam average..was a 53

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CRL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

had him for lab, very fun, gets off track, but hes cool, id take him again