Al Kennedy - Joliet Junior College

Professor: Al Kennedy

Department: TBD

College: Joliet Junior College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a great professor. You can really tell he loves what he does. The lectures are pretty boring but he explains things in such great detail and makes sure that everyone understands the material. The homework is online and I recommend doing it. I got a B and not an A because I didn't do it. I'm taking him again next semester for chem102

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Makes it more difficult than it needs to be. Lots of homework on the mastering chemistry website be prepared to spend a lot of time doing it, it's also worth a lot of points.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• 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 used to be a chemist and it shows because he clearly knows his stuff. He's not the best at explaining things so you kind of have to teach yourself the material, but he is a very nice man and will like you if you seem interested in chemistry. Although he is useless on lab day and explains nothing. Would still recommend him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM 101
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The professor teaches the class way more difficult than it should be. Some of the information he was telling us in the class was not useful so not only did you study important information but you studied unimportant material ad well. Class was very boring and he speaks to us like fellow chemists who have taken this class 10 times, not like students

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM 101
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kennedy is very knowledgeable in the material. However his teaching skills lack tremendously. He does give you everything you need to know for the test in the study guides and during class but doesn't necessarily teach the material. Very hard to understand and tutoring is a must.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. Does not explain the work well and does a bunch of extra stepd that are not necessary to complete the problems and by the end youre completely lost. Lab days you come into class and are on your own, he offers no instruction.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is VERY MONOTONE and does all hand written notes. After days of hand written notes, you get a typed up version of what you wrote down for the past week. The tests and quizzes are based off of the assigned homework problems but if you struggle, you're on your own. I had tutoring and still felt lost from his teaching. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM102
• 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:

Very thorough, although a tad boring. The worst part is the departmental finals. Homework isn't required, but if you don't do it you'll get some bad surprises on tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I have ever had. I was terrified to take Chemistry, but Mr. Kennedy explains things until you understand. I ended up loving chemisty! I have 54 credits at JJC and he, by far, is the best teacher I've had at JJC. Anyone who complains about him is simply not applying themselves. Mr Kennedy is a MUST take! Amazing teacher!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• 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:

Very nice older man, takes pride in hisjob. I personall y think he teaches at a much highler level and makes chemistry harder then it should be. The test are easy aslong asyou do your homework and study. He is nice and fair.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I have ever had. He is old and boring and rude. Chemistry is a hard class on it's own and with him teaching... good luck learning. He never let's you out early and more than half of my class leaves early.... if that's the kind of teacher you are looking for then I would recommend him... otherwise forget it.. take someone else!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• 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:

I loved him! He explained everything step by step in great detail. He is always willing to help and really wants his students to succeed. He's retired and teaches for fun and it's obvious he has a passion for teaching chemistry. I would def take him again

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Crystal clear, pay attention do the homework and chem is not that bad.. Was scared to take it at first, but he made learning it easy!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Provides great notes upon completion of chapters and tells you exactly what you need to know. Tests are reasonable and follow homework problems closely. Very passionate about chemistry and loves teaching college students introductory chem. I will take him again for 102.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEMCHEM
• 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:

I do not recommend this teacher

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is such a great teacher. If you learn quick, you will get bored, but I don't see how anyone could fall behind if you pay attention. He is GREAT at explaining things in the simplest terms to help you understand. He is also very patient and willing to help any way he can. I would def. recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• 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:

He was great!!!Explained everything and made sure you understood before moving on....If I wouldn;t of had him as a teacher I might not know what I do...If you could get him I suggest you do....

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• 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:

Mr. Kennedy was easily one of the best professors I've ever had. He could be a little boring and he writes absolutely everything on the board, but he constantly refers back to what he writes.It makes things very organized. Tests and quizzes extremely easy if you study. He tells you exactly what to study.Can come off as mean but actually really nice

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Kennedy is the best professor I ever had! He will give you sample problems in class and will check your answers. He really wants you to learn and does not want you to HATE Chemistry. After you attend his class, Chemistry seems very logical. Great Professor and Excellent Teacher.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Kennedy is a great chemistry teacher. Chemistry is not my strongest subject but his teaching methods helped me to understand everything clearly. I recommend him if you need chem 100!!!