Jim Tantillo - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Professor: Jim Tantillo

Department: Science

College: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: NTRES2320
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I started this class pretty nervous because of Professor Tantillo's reputation of giving a lot of readings and grading so few assignments. All of that is true, but like others say, you can get away with skimming a lot of it. The lectures are pretty interesting and I left the class having learned a lot. I would recommend him

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: NTRES2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had the misfortune of having at Cornell. His "lectures" (I use that term very loosely) are very disorganized and consist of him basically rambling random quotes. Course reading is HEAVY, easily over 100 pgs/wk for most of the semester. Take-home midterm (avg 25-30pgs), term paper, nightmare in-class final. Stay away!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: NTRES2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

don't take this class. this guy is the worst.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: NTRES2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tantillo was one of the worst professors I have ever had at Cornell. In lecture, he does NOT use powerpoints and simply just talks at the class, goes on random rants and reads quotes from books. Outside reading is VERY heavy. Despite telling you to "skim," he expects you to know tiny details on the essay final exam and take-home midterm. AVOID!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: NTRES2320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyable, great depth of knowledge

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NTRES3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Tantillo is knowledgable in his field and a good lecturer. Ntres 3320 is heavy in philosophy and lighter in environmentalism, however there is both. His lectures are really just him talking but he emphasizes important things that are reiterated in readings and discussion. Not the easiest class, but I didn't read much and still got a B+

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: NTRES3320
• 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:

Tantillo is absolutely my all time favorite professor at cornell. he is completely brilliant and knowledgeable. be warned, however, that he expects his students to participate and know the material.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: NTRES2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The most hysterical man. Had him for summer college and we still act like best friends.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: NTRES3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very smart and humble. He is extremely well-read and knows what he is talking about. He is an excellent speaker, and he won't tell you this, but he is often invited to speak at colleges/events about aesthetics/hunting. A very hard class, but manageable if you are a fast reader. I read a lot of books that every college student should read.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: NTRES2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unquestionably, Tantillo is a great speaker and an interesting person. Sadly, his teaching skills are extremely lacking, and his expectations greatly outweigh the quality of his lectures and efforts (his TA grades everything!). The readings he assigns are difficult to keep up with, assigning a 400 page book for two weeks. I would not this class!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: NTRES220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the hardest classes I've taken. The reading is rather impossible, by his own admission. First reading assignment is on how to skim. Books run from "sublime" (Cronon!) to idiotic. Lectures poorly attended. Has own agenda, have of which you'll agree with. Final exam is graded easily but truly a nightmarish encompassing of all reading.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: NTRES332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very smart guy. His speech is so eloquent that he is fascinating to listen to. I really enjoyed the class before the midterm because we were reading one book at a rate of about 40 pgs. per week. The book was by Kagan and was interesting. After the midterm, he started to assign a new book to read every week- almost impossible to keep up.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: NTRES220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a charismatic lecturer, but irresponsible. BEWARE! The readings are so numerous and tilted towards his own viewpoint that it becomes difficult to recognize his agenda. He attacks certain environmental movements and writers without ever examining them. He's easy to like, but actually listen to what he says and attack him on it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: NTRES220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the class seemed interesting at first, but the amount of reading and the lack of discussion about what we read made it impossible to enjoy

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NTRES494
• 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:

Wow, this guy has to be one of best lecturers. He knows his material and is eloquent. The drawback...too much reading! Be prepared to stay on track or forever be behind for the semester. Best advice, take his class s/u... Definitely worth going to class and not much effort required

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS459
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very appreciative of creative thought.No boundaries teaching.Bring something of your own to the table:he'll slice it,dice it,put it on a platter,and mark it with a "B".

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: NTRES212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wow, can this guy talk. He's a very good lecturer and will keep your attention. Very demanding course though. Lots of reading. Exams are tough to study for because of so much information that is valid for each exam. Just hope you are lucky...

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NATRES212
• 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:

Jim is extremely knowledgable. He's down to earth and fun. I learned alot from this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: NATRES212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed Tantillo's class immensely. Although it was a lot of reading, it was very much worth it, and he made you want to come to lecture.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: NATRES212
• 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:

Jim is an awesome person and teacher. he was extremely helpful and his class was interesting, but a bit of work. i recommend taking a class with him, and getting to know him as a person.