Itzick Vatnick - Widener University, Chester, PA

Professor: Itzick Vatnick

Department: Science

College: Widener University, Chester, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He thinks its okay to just be touching his female students all the time. Honestly makes them feel highly uncomfortable. He also has a really hard time speaking English and can be extremely hard to understand.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LAB161
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

When grading lab reports he gives no feedback, he would simply write "Redo section" and not be specific. Provides somewhat poor lectures and can be difficult to understand. He wants the best for his students and tries to work with them for the best of his ability

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

BEST professor I've ever had. Hard exams but does a great job teaching in lecture

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ASC400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Had him for Values Sem along with Ward. Ward was great but Vatnick is inconsiderate, he has favorites, he isn't very personable and if he doesn't like your opinion he will start saying things to make you feel bad for having that opinion. He also likes to pick on quiet learners. So if you learn quietly don't take his class he wants participation.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO162LAB
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Couldn't have taken any worse professor. He discriminates against you if you are of a race or religion other than his. Of course, he doesn't openly do that. I helped my friend with her paper (a lot), she got an A- and I got a D! Also, he favors girls over guys, specially if they show more skin and staff... Lecture (with other prof) saved my grade!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Here's the thing with the bio professors at Widener. Some might be funnier and cookier than others, but they are all going to make you work for your grades. Dr. Vatnick has worked here for over 20 years, he is well respected so in order to do well you need to respect him and put forth max effort and you will be rewarded. Trust me

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the cutest professor ever

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO162299
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everyone on here that gives Vatnick a bad wrap is upset about not getting an easy A. Yeah in his class you have to put forth the effort (Like all bio classes) and as long as you show interest in his topics and ask questions, he is more than willing to help. Only thing is his English is a little hard to understand sometimes, but you get used to it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HUMANPHYS
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

AWFUL!!!! hardest class i have ever taken. Don't get me wrong I like to be challenged but this was completely impossible. If you have a choice, take something else.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 162
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

worst experience ever. don't take him, if you do watch for stomata paper

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY126
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, if you show him your interested in what your learning it'll make the class so much easier. Participate in class and ask questions he is a very helpful man and an easy grader!

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Easy A with effort. His accent can be difficult to understand at first but with time it becomes easier. He likes to have fun. Respect him and he will respect you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Beware of the stomata paper.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes his accent is hard to understand at first, but you get used to it. If you are willing to try and put in the effort, he will respect you. If you aren't willing, then he will not. Its as simple as that. Once you get to know him, he's a nice and interesting guy. Just don't be lazy and you'll do fine. I recommend him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I had him for my freshman seminar, bio 161 lab, bio 162 lab, an environmental science class, traveled to costa rica with him and have him for bio 401 this semester. I love him. He may have a thick accent but he knows it, he just doesnt have respect if you arent willing to try in his classes. Why should he waste his time on you if you dont care?

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO107
• 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:

Didn't like him initially. But he's actualy a nice guy. He comes from a different country. Different expectations. Just don't be rude. He's actually very nice. Friendy. You do work VERY hard. Don't complain. Just work and show up. Then everything will be okay. He even tried to hook me up with chicks. It was funy. Didn't work though. What a cool guy

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO123
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO122
• 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:

I do not see him as the way others see him. I think he is a very good teacher and he is a very helpful when you aks for help. he was one of the best biology teacher i have had so far. most students do not want to put in time study and they want to get good grade its not possible. he gives you what you earn.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Could not understand one word he said. Needed a translator for all lectures. Worst class ever, I actually cannot believe he was tenured, I think noone can understand him so they just let him stay.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the hardest class i have ever had to take...i spent 40 hours a week in the lib. teaching myself the material...i always went to class but i spent most of my time in class trying to figure out what he just said...most of the time i was unsuccessful...if you want to take this class with him you better be ready for some hard work!