Professor: James Kaler
Department: Science
College: University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, Champaignâ€"Urbana, IL
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
So as almost everyone has said, the class is easy. More importantly though, the professor actually cares about the material and tries to present it in an interesting way. I have little interest in astronomy, but did look forward to going to his classes.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: AST100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best professor I've ever had. Had him my freshmen year, and as a senior I still remember how much fun his class was. He's great :)
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kaler is my boy, please take this class
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was pretty cool, very interesting lectures I thought...even though I didn't always go. As every1 else has said the test questions are taken directly from the HW, I just memorized them a couple hours b4 the test
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a pretty cool professor, and I feel like he understands that most of the people in the class are just there for Gen. Ed. requirements. Do the homework (all multiple choice) and study the homework for each exam.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kaler is an amazing professor. The homework is basically the test so just memorize it and you will get an A. Very easy class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Although the class is kinda boring, he is a really nice and interesting guy. Pretty easy - just do the hw and all these questions are on the tests!!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
what are you guys talking about? yes he's funny and nice, but he goes off on random tangents and although he does know his stuff i have the most difficult time staying awake in class. With that said, after the first exam, I stopped going - it was useless because the exams are completely based on hw questions. i only go to turn in my hw (important)
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ASTRO100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really nice, funny guy.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
J.B. Kaler's love for astronomy is contagious. I was not really interested in the subject before his class, but his knowledge and passion are what made me enjoy the class. He wrote the book that he lectures on so you can choose to read or attend lecture and still do well.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing Professor who really loves what he is teaching. Does his best to make class fun and interesting and educational. You'll learn more from this class than most because you don't have to worry about your grade. Easy A. Definitely recommend.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- 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:
Probably greatest prof I had in 3 years so far (FIN major perspective). He's hilarious, and his lectures are pretty informative. Exams are average difficulty, and doesn't cover everything in lecture. some concepts confusing, but still an excellent professor. take his class before he retires. VERY VERY knowledgable. Extremely interesting class.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- 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:
Kaler is a very loveable person, he genuinely loves the subject and loves to teach his students. His book is extremely unorganized but you can pass his class without reading or even going to all the lectures. He makes his class very easy and tests are completely based on the weekly homework questions.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: AST101
- 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:
Professor Kaler was one of the most inspiring teachers I've ever had. He made the subject interseting, just due to his amaizing excitement about the topic. It's a shame that more teachers can't enjoy their work the way he does. It makes all the difference in the students performance. Anybody would be lucky to have Professor Kaler.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: ASTR122
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
(CHP Section) One of the smartest individuals I have ever met. This can cause problems when he tries to explain things and they go way over people's heads, but they make perfect sense to him, but he's generally pretty good at explaining things. Like said below, just study notes and do your homework and you'll be fine.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: ASTR122CHP
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good overall teacher. Lectures sometimes were dry and unorganized, and many times we the students never really knew what he was talking about. But he is nice and funny and goes off on random tangents that are very much needed. Tests were average, just study those notes!
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: ASTR100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great guy. great sweaters. great class.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: ASTRONOMY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Brilliant and funny
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: ASTRO100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the best teachers at Illinois. He makes the class very interesting and fun. He is also sooo easy. This was the easiest class I have taken.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: ASTR122
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
cheerful, helpful, goes off on random interesting tangents a lot
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