John Kelly - Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Professor: John Kelly

Department: Biology

College: Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Course grade is composed of 2 midterms and the final, which is CUMULATIVE on 17 chapters of biology. I suggest picking a different prof unless he is your only option. No extra credit, EXTREMELY DIFFICULT MIDTERMS AND EXAMS. Mediocre lectures. Don't take his class unless it's your absolute only option. Discussion sessions are semi-helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kelly is excellent! He gives helpful quizzes in discussion and puts the same/similar questions on his exams. There's no surprises on his exam so if you prepare then you'll thrive. His lectures are so enjoyable and he's a great guy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Dr. Kelly's class this semester! Although there is a ton of material to learn in this course, Dr. Kelly does a good job at explaining things. The discussion questions are VERY similar to the exam questions, so be sure to review those before exams!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher and guy, but SUPER HARD EXAMS!!!!!!!! The exam questions sometimes seem like they're made to trick you, but GO TO DISCUSSION!!!!! AND YOU WILL PASS!!!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great choice for taking BIOL 101. His exams can be heavy though, and it is full of questions with choices like "both a and b" or "a, b, and c," so you really need to know your stuff and avoid missing small details. As long as you study and thoroughly review the material, you will be fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wrote him a biology themed song to get him to bump my grade up. He did not bump it up. Sometimes brings his little kid to class which is super cute. Makes some funny jokes and is an engaging lecturer. Solid prof but I'm still crying over my grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really helps you understand the material. His lectures are clear. He tells you what you have to know for his exams. Mastering biology homework-10% of grade. Tophatt in class online questions and written in class one sentence questions-10% (easy pts). His 2 tests are 100 MC -20% of grade each. Final 200 MC-40%. Discussions are MC practice for tests

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really good at lectures. I wish he gave more tests though. (2 exams + final). If you suck at multiple choice exams avoid. Make even little mistakes on even one test- say goodbye to that A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kelly is overall a great professor. Although his exams can be pretty rough, his lectures are great and engaging because he uses Top Hat. If you study, you should have no problem with the exams. His lecture slides are broken down solidly so that it is short and to the point. He is also pretty funny and doesn't assign much homework.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL302
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about microbiology and makes it a fun subject to learn. Very clear on what to expect on exams. Exams fair and easy if you study lecture material. Quizzes were insanely hard, however. 4 quizzes based only on research articles. Very specific questions, not enough time. I'm a 4.0 student and barely passed these quizzes!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kelly was an amazing teacher. He was funny and made class interesting. He only told you what was on the exams, so it was important to listen to lecture. He only has two exams, which can be a lot of material, but I liked it. There were no quizzes. His final was easy too!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kelly is a funny professor that obviously is passionate about what he teaches. He goes over powerpoints in class but gives extra notes during class that you should write down because it's on the exams. Has tophat and in-class essays so attendance is mandatory. Only two exams in the class too and no quizzes. His discussion ?s are on the exams.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super nice guy. Very funny during lectures. He brought his 8 or 9 year old kid a couple times when he was off school and he was freaking adorable. Great professor, would definitely take again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor with test questions that almost identical to the discussion questions! Amazing lectures

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kelly is awesome. He really makes you understand whatever he's lecturing about. He doesn't go too fast, but make sure you print out his lecture images! Those are a lifesaver. There are 2 exams plus the final and they're on 5 or 6 chapters at a time, so STUDY HARD! He's great though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Weekly homework assignments and in class questions for participation supplement test grades. Three tests all multiple choice for the semester and no essays, overall an easy class. Lectures are very thorough and discussion questions are good practice for the exam. Nice and helpful if you have questions

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a must tale for bio 101. Test questions will be taken from his lectures and only his lectures. Go to discussions, those questions are almost exactly like the exam questions. TAKE HIM

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kelly's lectures are really straightforward and he is clear about what will be on the exam and what he expects you to know inside and out. I never felt blindsided in this class & always felt prepared going into exams. A great example of a class where you put in work, and get the grade you want. Take this class if you need more bio credits!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's the best professor that actually teaches. His tests aren't the easiest, but if you study you'll be fine. There are definitely other easy A profs but Kelly prepares you on the material. Getting an A is totally manageable you just have to work at it a little. His discussion questions are similar to his test questions and definitely go to class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall he is an amazing professor. Going to discussions are a must. He gives out practice quizzes which have questions almost identical to the exams. TOPHAT questions are part of every lecture so make sure that you attend. The exams are over broad topics and covers the basics. Review his powerpoints and discussion quizzes and you will be fine.