John Kalafut - University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Professor: John Kalafut

Department: Science

College: University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His modern physics class permanently changed the way I view the universe, an changed the direction of my goals. He was the first professor who was able to pull back the curtain for me, and allow me to try to understand the true nature of the universe. The repercussions of what you learn in this course change all future physics coursework. Cool!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HAVE MERCY THIS MAN IS UTTERLY SUBJECTIVE IN HIS DEALINGS WITH STUDENTS. SEEMS TO HAVE UNDERLYING VENDETTAS AGAINST PARTICULAR STUDENTS. NOT EXTRAORDINARILY PROFESSIONAL; VERY ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT SUBJECT, HOWEVER SEEMS TO TAKE IT PERSONALLY IF YOU DO NOT HOLD THE SAME OR GREATER DEGREE OF ENTHUSIASM. THIS MAN HAS PERSONAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUES. GOD BLESS

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most boring teacher this semester. Consume massive caffeine before going to class. Material is too much and too complicated for a 100 level course and more math based than concept based. Tests are open book but still difficult. Read, try to pay attention, and do some of the practice problems in the book- not graded, but very helpful.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Boring, and course material is unclear at times. Generally a nice man, but seems to pick on certain students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kalafut can get boring. He is always willing to help and talk. I loved his class, especially learning how to make beer. seriously. i dont think i would take him for upper level, but introductory was fun. take him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

To difficult for a 100 level course! To boring...goes on and on! the class is awful! his tests are hard there's stuff on them he doesn't go over in class and there's not enough time in class to finish them! he's a horrible teacher but i did need help a few times and he is willing to help you!

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy sucks. Shouldn't even be teaching this class w/o a doctorate. Boring to the point you want to fall asleep. Unhelpful. F, Kalafut!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kalafut is a great man, very smart, and enjoys teaching physics.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

About as boring as they come. Should be teaching history, not physics, that's all he talks about

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely helpful professor. Class can be boring at times. He is very helpful outside of class to explain tough concepts. Test are hard, but not impossible. Gives homework problems which help boost your grade. Overall, a great guy and highly recommended.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENERANDENVIRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Material is not that tough. Doesn't check or grade homework. Tests are tough, but not impossible. He is nice but the class is super super boring. If you can stay awake, pay attention, and do the little problems he goes over in class, then you should get an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. Tests were hard and material was always unclear. You might want to look for another option for the science credit.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• 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:

Way too difficult for a 100 level course. Rambles on and on, you never get past Galileo, even though it's supposed to be a survey of history. Very unclear with math formulas. Never finishes class on time, so exepect to stay 3-5 minutes late every day. Test are impossible and he doesn't prepare you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horribly boring and off-topic. Very slow and overly-preachy. Tests have questions he never went over and are very picky.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS270
• 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:

Horrible guy. Make sure you take caffeine pills before class b/c you will need them. The lab sucks just as bad. Avoid and you will be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYSLAB
• 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:

Having graduates from Scranton, I liked most of my professors except for Dr. Kalafut. He puts little time into preparation or planning and does not give a care as to whether you understand the material or not. He should leave teaching.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Get rid of Sal!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very good and helpful

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: UPPERLEVE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Kalafut is the best teacher in the phsics department. He is inspirational

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS141
• 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:

Only two professors on campus are worse than Kalaufut, DiStefano and Dutko.