Benedetto Fontana - Baruch College, New York, NY

Professor: Benedetto Fontana

Department: Political Science

College: Baruch College, New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

do not try him so disappointed, not curved as he promised, old lier

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I dont think just taking notes is enough to get a good grade for this class. You need to read the textbook and his exam questions are confusing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, not much effort needed just show up to class and takes notes. Only two tests a final and midterm.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor F's class was the easiest class I have ever taken. Some reading, but in reality,go to his class once and stay once in a while, you will know what you need to pass the class. I didn't care for the class as I didn't need it, but to be my GPA booster. I got a decent grade with no real effort. I signed in, and left most days to do other HW

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Only tests based: 50% midterm and 50% final. He will pass out the attendance sheet but I don't think it matters. However, you have to take good notes in order to pass the exam since he does not use Blackboard or Powerpoint. His exams are all multiple choices and each has 5 bonus questions. His review lectures are really important,

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor- must take! Makes lectures interesting and funny. 2 MC tests each worth 50%. Show up to class, pay attention, take notes and review the notes before each test- guaranteed to do well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No homework. Just a midterm and final. If you read and review everything in his syllabus, then the test should be a breeze.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor with a great sense of humor! Inspiring and Politically Moderate and not bias!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof is very knowledgeable. His lectures can be pretty boring at times, but he has a good sense of humor. All you have to do is pay attention and take 2 multiple choice tests. If you're not good at MC tests, then don't take him because that's all the final grade consists of. Review for midterm was helpful, but the final review wasn't as in-depth.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Fontana's criteria is simple. Go to class, pay attention, take notes and pass his 2 multiple choice tests (midterm and final). During review he goes over the topics which is very helpful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really nice and funny dude. Very knowledgeable about what he's talking about and makes the lectures interesting. He also has a review session before each exam which helps you out tremendously. Take this guy's class ASAP if he's available. Definitely one of Baruch's finest.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL1000
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Fontana gives amazing lectures. He is full of inspirational teachings way beyond the course itself. He might seem very boring at the beginning, but he is a great guy and his lectures are truly interesting. He gives extra credit too and he reviews all the material before the tests. Midterm and final only! TAKE HIM and enjoy!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fontana is a very respectable professor. He does not teach through PP so his lectures are actually interesting. I would highly recommend you take his classes! He will prepare you for the two exams!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is a very knowledgeable professor. He didn't have to teach Political Science, his textbook could have. Still, fun to listen to, and a positive experience in general.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• 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:

This Prof had an amazing ability to engage students in his lectures! Grade consists of 1 Mid-Term and 1 Final. Don't be afraid! Lectures are very clear and Prof will do a review session before both mid-term and final. He will ask you questions that will be on exam! Really nice as well and willing to work with students 1-on-1 if needed.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fontana sets you up for success. He literally discussed some of the questions on Midterm & Final the day before each test. Even the test questions we didn't discuss were easy. Also, he is so funny and basically every class he lets the class out early, sometimes over 30 minutes early. You must take him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Benedetto is a really funny dude. His lectures may be long, but they aren't exactly boring. As long as you listen and take notes, you don't really need the textbook (though reading the first few chapters do help). There's a midterm and a final. Show up to the class before the tests and he'll literally give you the answers and questions.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is an amazing professor very knowledgeable of the material he teaches. I am very bad with dates and history but he makes it so easy to remember. He has a dry sense of humor which makes discussions interesting!!! Tips* READ,TAKE NOTES, & PARTICIPATE... I personally think he needs an increase in his salary!!!!! GREATTTT PROFESSORRRRR

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

HIGHLY RECOMMEND for POL 1101. He's really interesting and funny. His tests are strictly based on lecture. Reading helps, but isn't necessary. I managed an A without reading, but I did show up to almost every lecture. He recognizes the fact that it can get boring at times, but his sense of humor helps. :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fontana is a good professor. His class is pretty easy and simple. You show up to class and pay attention. Topics were fairly interesting. He explains things well. Show up to the reviews prior to a test. The reviews help a ton because the questions he uses in these reviews are basically the same questions he gives on the test.