Thomas Calabrese - Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI

Professor: Thomas Calabrese

Department: Computer Science

College: Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CSIS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is rough to listen to. Not only is he arrogant and talks about himself half the lecture, but he goes out of his way to single out students with snide remarks. To the point of bullying students for being nervous or in the wrong room. He assigns meanial group projects becase, I quote, "they're the most miserable thing I can imagine"

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CSIS2030
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Actually care that you learn the material. It's more about making sure you actually know what you need to know instead of focusing on grades. Not afraid to stop class so that everyone catches up.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PRMG2001
• 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:

He assigns massive amounts of work to do yet they're confusing. I've read the book (front and back), watched YouTube videos, and his notes and still manage to do the assignments wrong. He is very rude when grading assignments (even when you followed past examples) and his assignments are vague and ridiculously long. I regret taking this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ITEC3075
• 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:

STARTS CLASS 15 MINUTES LATE EVERYDAY BUT DOESNT WANT TO WASTE OUR TIME BUT HE GETS MAD WHEN STUDENTS ARE LATE IRONYYYYY. ALL IN ALL HE IS A WONDERFUL TEACHER GETS OFF TRACK A LOT NOTES ARE DISORGANIZED BUT HE KNOWS HIS S*&^

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ITEC2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

PROFESSOR CALABRESE IS A RARE TREAT FOR ALL STUDENTS FORCED TO TAKE A TECH COURSE EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT PLANING ON GOING INTO TECHNOLOGY. HE UNDERSTANDS AND IS LENIENT WITH YOU IN THAT CASE. VERY BLUNT AND MAKES CLASS INTERESTING!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NETWORKCLASSES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thomas Is the best professor i've EVER had. He teaches you in the best way so you learn and most importantly, he'll make you wanna do it !! he challenges you by leaving NO instructions for assignments. YET, ! I'm an international student and i find it so fun .. I'm really impressed with him and I wish to have half of his knowledge.....

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ITEC3030
• 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:

Cons: Sometimes arrives to class late.Always has a story to tell. Picks up the cell phone while teaching.Does not give clear instructions. Secures the lab room like a prison.Has Computers outdated.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ITEC3050
• 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:

network security. i HAVE to take this terrible course. makes no sense because i can somehow take this course WITHOUT TAKING ANY OF THE OTHER PRECEDING COURSES! i cant understand it. i have no interest to understand it and i dread waking up on tues/thurs knowing i have to take this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PRMG2001
• 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:

He is a genious. I had him for Intro to Proj Mngmt. The entire class is spent working as a team, which was difficult in itself. He expects you to learn how to complete everything on your own. Most of the class is spent listening to stories. I frustratingly learned a lot, but had to put in an extra 75hrs of work. Hard Class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PRMG2050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Calabrese really cares about his students! He keeps the class interested and entertains them without losing sight of learning the material. He teaches in a way that students can truly understand the information given and use the skills learned outside of the classroom. He is extremely intelligent, I would take him again if given the chance.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ITEC3050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Calabrese is a great teacher. You must attend every class to understand the material, but it is worth it. I learned so much from just one class! Challenges you but is very fair!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ITEC3030
• 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:

Professor Calabrese is one of the best professors at JWU!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ITEC1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Arrogant and mean spirited. Spent more time talking about how wonderful he thought he was than actual teaching. Often tries to humiliate students. I would have probably learned more if he spent more time teaching and less time promoting his book and himself.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ITEC3050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Calabrese is an extremely intelligent man who is also a great teacher. He wrote the book on the topic (or at least a book). If you pay attention in class and invest some time studing/reading, you'll do fine. This man's knowledge is amazazing, you've got to take the course with him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ITEC3050
• 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:

Information Security - He wrote the book, so you're better of reading it. If you read it and come with questions the course is a piece of cake. Fall behind and you can get into some trouble. Case Studies require a little bit of researching, but it's worth it. Labs are fun but not accounted towards grading.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: INFOSEC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Focuses more on understanding the concepts and how they may be logically applied to real world situations rather than regurgitating information. His insistence on understanding the material rather than how to get a good grade is refreshing. He tends focus on group activity more than other professors but the technology field requires this.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: IT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seems to not put any effort into the class. He just shows up and reads. If there is a real question he seems clueless and tells you to research it yourself. Last time i check i could do that for free and not pay a couple thousand dollars to get his uninforming class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CSIS2030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

smart teacher, knows his stuff, but could be cocky or a jerk....

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ITEC2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Calabrese knows his stuff. He's very laid back and calls it the way he sees it. He doesn't waste your time with pointless material that you'll never see. Instead, he gives you real world problems. Treat him with respect and he'll treat you with respect...its a two way street. Overall, he's a great guy who is willing to help studentsd