John Griffis - Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL

Professor: John Griffis

Department: Science

College: Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His real-world observations make the topics understandable, and the long lectures go by fast with his humor. He's always willing to help. Very clear expectations on labs and projects. Before every test, the class plays a review game for extra credit. I'm not a Biology major, but I still think his class was extremely fascinating and fun!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Biology is an OK subject, but he made it really entertaining. The class focuses more on lectures than lab. Take GOOD notes and study, so getting an A will be no problem. He literally tells you what is on the test after each note packet is complete. I work and go to school. This worked for me.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Griffis is one of those teachers whose name you just remember. He is incredibly funny, but also knows his stuff and will also throw in little interesting bits of info during the lecture. That along with the humor makes his lectures easy to survive, and I had 3 hour 15 minute lectures with him. He also gives plenty of extra credit.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love this guy! Super funny and passionate. I had him for bio 151 and I had no trouble with exams or homework. He enjoys what he does and makes sure you enjoy it, too. Lots of exams, but it's better because if we had less & larger ones, it'd be very, very difficult.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HE IS THE BEST! HE is an amazing professor! Take his class if you get the chance. I learned so much in his class and his stories are fun to listen to. He has a talent to make time past. He is an incredible biology professor!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Griffis is one of the best teachers I have had so far. He is clear about what is expected and gives extensive study guides that outline exactly what will be on the tests. You do need to go to class in order to pass. He has an excellent sense of humor and makes long lectures seem shorter than they are. Definitely recommend his classes!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Has an amazing sense of humor and is clear with the material he teaches. Completely understood material and any grade on test we because of my pack of knowledge not his teaching abilities. Went on hikes and even into the campus lake to look at lake creatures. Games in class for answers to test when you take them.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO149
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Griffis gives great lectures & is quite funny at times. he gives you hw to help you remember whats on the test & hes very fair when grading. He makes it clear in his syllabus he does not want you texting during class so if you are hooked on your phone dont take him. if you can put your phone away for two hours hes an amazing professor!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I highly recommend made bio interesting

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is a great professor. He makes a very long class that is considered boring by many quite fun with his stories and jokes. He provides note packets and goes through them thoroughly but at a good pace. He outlines exactly what is on the test before you take it, and I mean question by question. He is overall one of the best teachers Ive ever had.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

You must attend class for participation points. There are a lot of tests in this class too but none of them are super difficult. My only issue was taking a 2.5 hour class for "labs" but barely doing any labs. The lectures are long and boring. He's a good teacher thought and provides help when needed

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing professor! Lectures can be a bit long but he makes them interesting and throws in a few stories that has everyone laughing. He uses note packets and will tell you everything that will be on the test. He gives a lot of extra credit also, so if you really take advantage of it, you could really end with a high grade.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor I passed wit a B and I did horrible on the exams but everything else I aced (im a bad test taker) . Would definetly take him again

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class was awesome and fun because Professor Griffis is a great teacher. His lectures are long but he makes the subject relatable and interesting. His lectures and powerpoints are all you will need to pass the exams. He gives great feedback and is always willing to help. I'm not a bio major and this class was great because of him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor griffis is very clear on what he wants on tests. Before every exam he will go over the study guide and explain what will be on the test. He grades a little harsh. His lectures are long but he's a funny guy and makes them interesting. He will definitely go off topic during notes and talk about random stories in his life.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He gives you good outline lecture notes. He is helpful and gives good feedback, you can email him or ask in person before something is due and he will help. He likes to tell stories from his life a lot too and he is funny. **I took this class my first semester out of high school and didn't try as hard as I should have so received a C grade

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO149
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very great teacher and he knows his stuff and will let you know what to study on for each test. He will engage with all students during lab to make sure each student understands what they are doing (it made it very easy to pass lab practicals). Answers all questions and will put things into layman terms for students! Pay attention and go to class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a great teacher! The best Biological cource I've taken! It's a fun class, he cracks jokes here and there and that makes the time go by fast! It's a sience class so it's a bit hard but not as hard as any other BIO! He explains things in an easy way and will answer any questions! He also gives extra credit on tests if you show up for the games!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is literally the best professor I've ever had. I thought I was horrible at science. However, he understands what it takes to understand! He is always engaging, reactive to how students do best, and he's also very down to earth, and brilliant. You can tell he really cares about his students. He works so hard to help students learn!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's honestly a great professor and this class is an easy A, just pay half attention to the lectures and you'll get an A, he's really easy to approach and wants to help you succeed!