John Beneski - West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Professor: John Beneski

Department: TBD

College: West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO448
• 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 Beneski was the best biology professor I've had at West Chester. He explains difficult concepts thoroughly and makes it simple to understand. He grades very fairly and makes it clear what is expected of you. If you actually pay attention in class, it is easy to get an A. Lab is difficult but study and you'll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Beneski is very monotone and the lectures are dry. You need to go to class and take good notes because he goes into much more detail just off the top of his head. In order to get a good grade you have to be able to apply the material in the test. Start to prepare for the test 2 weeks in advance. Its doable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he makes bio so hard to understand. Very smart but doesn't know how to make the material easy to understand at all. I studied incredibly hard for his exams, worked with friends, etc. and failed all exams. There are 4 exams all worth 100 points. He crams 5/6 weeks work of material into one Exam. you will be lost with him as your teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST PROFESSOR AT WCU! I have never had such a rude & uncaring professor. His lectures do little to prepare you for the exam and his power points are confusing and have slim to none useful info on them. I am pretty sure he is glad that his class is close to impossible. Not sure why he's a professor because it seems like he hates students & his job

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANATO259
• 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:

The class needs a complete upgrade from the way information is given. The lectures are very heavy and dry with plenty of terms and functions being explained in a short amount of time. Beneski does not give study guides, test reviews, worksheets, or any practice work to help you before the exams. He flys through info; most students rely on tutors.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• 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:

I studied for hours, made over 100 note cards and watched videos on the topics he had on his slides (the slides have no information on them). None of that helped me with his exam as they are all applied questions, and extra material not in the slides. He does not answer any my emails with questions and simply does not care. He is horrible and rude.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The material is extremely dull, but he really makes you remember that it is dull. He tries to confuse you, but you just need to write down every single thing he says. If you attend every class and take notes, you will pass. I studied a lot from the terms of words and it helped a ton even though his last two tests seemed foreign.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A lot of people blame Beneski for his teaching style, but really it is just a difficult course. If you attend every lecture, take good notes, and study what he says you should be able to do decently on the tests. Even if you don't understand what he is saying, write it down and study it later because it will most likely be on the test.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Beneski clearly knows his stuff but does not know how to teach it to others. Lectures are boring and monotone, making it very difficult to focus. Tests expect you to completely understand every aspect of the material as well as be able to apply it to situations. Recommend studying for tests weeks in advance, record the lectures and watch videos.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is okay at explaining things but definitely go to class, the slides are useless. Recording the lectures is helpful because the tests are extremely hard. Be careful with the online quizzes too, he never reminds you and they're easy to miss and forget about.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO448
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is trash. I had 3 tests and 2 lab practicals and each test and practical was completely different than the last making it almost impossible to know how to study. The 2 lab practicals in particular were a complete 180 from each other we basically guaranteed me to fail. He is mean, uncaring, and he likes to make rules to hurt you.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He really knows what hes talking about but he isn't the best teacher. Lectures are very monotone and the only grades are exams and 2 homework's a month. He doesn't tell you about any deadlines, you are just expected to know when the tests are and when the homework's are due. His class does not co-inside with the lab at all!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Interesting material but Beneski is really dry. He has a few good jokes, but the material is just so hard and it is hard to focus. Anatomy will take up your life so be prepared to study hard. It is doable.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Beneski is a very smart man and really knows his stuff about anatomy, but he is not the best at teaching it. He lectures very monotone and it can be hard to keep up with so I recommend recording the lectures because you need to know literally every little detail for the exams. You need to put at least 10 hours in a week if you want a good grade.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely hard class and Beneski's teaching styles do not help. Recorded the lectures and studied for hours on end and could still only manage C's. Best bet is to watch videos on the topics because the tests are all applied questions. Good luck.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Beneski has a pretty monotoned voice but he knows his stuff. His lectures are dry and can be ridiculously boring but going is essential and worth it. It is a hard course but it is totally doable. Flash cards will be your lifesaver.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests are extremely difficult, definitely go to lecture and read the textbook

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Beneski is an intellegent man , he knows what he is talking about but is an awful professor. He has no idea on how to relay the message. Anatomy is a comprehensive class in which you have to take a 50 question test in 50 minutes, its absoutley obsurd. I got roofied one weekend and he wouldn't let me re-take a quiz, I had my hospital records also.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Some people are not used to the terminology, so that can get confusing if you don't already have prior knowledge about anatomy. The two most important things are: attending lecture and taking really good notes. His tests are all based off of what he says, so re-read your notes to understand thoroughly.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• 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:

Dr. Beneski was by far the worst professor I have ever had. He was impatient, cocky, and he was not very good at explaining the material. Most students have to retake his courses and he is proud of it. I strongly suggest you steer clear of this professor.