Jonathan Katz - Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

Professor: Jonathan Katz

Department: Science

College: Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS506
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Writing this in case the problems around Katz fade from student memory in the coming years. Before taking a class, be aware that Katz does publicly hold controversial opinions about diversity, women in STEM, and homosexuality,that many students and other members of the department have condemned (see: his website or StudLife Archives)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: L125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thoroughly enjoyed the class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS506
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Knows a whole lot about Non-Newtonian fluids and cornstarch, but really eccentric.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: L125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are considering a course with Prof Katz, I HIGHLY advise you to read my review before enrolling. Katz is a major idiot who just stands in front of the class looking down at his ugly self and the floor for the entire hour. You learn nothing and are bound to fail because he hates all students. Major pass here. Pure cock

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Katz is an interesting man, love his orange jacket but his teaching style...not so much. Tests didn't reflect the material, got by on my high school physics knowledge. Tests are open book though, which kinda helps.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class called "How Things Work"...do not take this under any circumstance. Even if you are crap at science, you are better off taking a General Physics course. Katz is unorganized and difficult to understand. Grading procedures unfair and poorly explained--tests seemed random and questions haphazardly chosen. I repeat, do not take this.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• 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:

This class was the worst decision of college. I took it because I had never taken a science class before and thought it' be fun. I didnt learn anything, he's a terrible teacher, and despite the fact that it is for non-science majors he reverse curves it and even though I my actual grade was a b+, I got a b-. destroyed my gpa. Do Not Take.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• 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:

Completely worthless class, completely worthless person.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pr Katz is the worst teacher I have ever had. I do not doubt his vast knowledge of the subject matter, but he is incapable of teaching in a understandable manner. He rambles and is often incomprehensible. His exams and grading are unreasonable. He is a bigot and self-pronounced homophobe, as evidenced by his inane article "In Defense of Homophobia"

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class is bogus. Katz's lectures don't correspond with the homework/tests, so even if you pay attention 100% of the time and do all the required work, you aren't guaranteed to be able to figure out his homework/tests, which are more about trivia than they are about physical science.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

not only is he a bad person, but he is also a horrible teacher. do not take his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Can explain things clearly enough, but don't expect much help if you have a question. Refuses to make eye contact with anyone & is really moody. You basically need to set of fireworks to get his attention.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS107A
• 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:

Very arbitrary grading. If your wording isn't exactly what he wants you won't get full credit. Very unapproachable and unsympathetic. This class is not an easy A, don't take it if that's what you want.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 107A
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Awful. Very Unapproachable. Boring. Creepy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HOWTHINGSWORK
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HOWTHINGSWORK
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's weird. Really weird. Quintessential physics guy. No other way of it. However, his demonstrations are awesome, even if the lecture portions of class aren't that interesting, and he does keep his political/social views out of class, which is a very good thing, considering him. If you're a Wash U student, you know what I mean.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

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Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHY107
• 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:

very unapproachable

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS
• 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:

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Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS
• 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:

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