Darryl Butkos - Suffolk County Community College

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Darryl Butkos - Suffolk County Community College

Professor: Darryl Butkos

Department: Science

College: Suffolk County Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ESC124
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My only Prof. that cared enough to meet us online & stream his lectures live twice a week during the pandemic. He had a whiteboard & was lecturing, asking questions & assigning homework. I loved the guy & I learned a lot, even though I was relaxing in bed & watching him on my lap top. I'm taking him again next semester!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ESC101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was great given the amount of material that needed to be covered. There is a homework and lab assignment due every week. Your grade is based on six tests you take throughout the semester. He is a good teacher and he truly wants everyone to pass. Attend each lecture if you dont want to be behind.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ESC101
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:

Loved Professor Butkos! I had him for IntrotoGeology Spring2021 online. He writes on his whiteboard and gives out great notes and other interesting information which I enjoy. The way he explains things are simple, but helpful. His class really taught me a lot and is making me consider a career in geology. Taking another class with him next sem.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ESC124
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor actually has me enjoying attending our online classes. He is very clear on what he teaches and what will be on upcoming exams. He is very considerate and takes pride in what he teaches. He gives 2-3 assignments over a 1-2 week span which are not very difficult at all and if you need assistance, he will gladly clarify things for you!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ESC101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm taking a remote class with Prof. B during the pandemic. He is my only prof. that streams his lectures live. He is chatting & writing on his whiteboard twice a week, & I love it. I miss going to college & attending classes. Seeing him & having him ask us questions reminds me that I am still a college student. There is lots of work though!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ESC101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes very laid back and funny. We cover a lot of material but I suck in the sciences and got an easy A. I studied an hour before the tests and lecture exams which copy the power points. He underlines and stars all the questions hes going to ask on the tests and you leave early on exam days. I was basically never there. Optional TF 50q final, easy

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ESC101HYBRID
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did a summer Hybrid Geology class with Butkos, I really liked the guy. lots of material to cover, homework & tests for every class. He puts all the notes & homework online at the start of the semester, so you can work ahead if you ever have free time. its a great way to pickup a 4 credit lab science class, but you better be willing work for it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ESC101
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really liked this guy. The class was tough with lots of material to learn. His exams are not easy, but not insane hard. Understand your notes and you will be fine. His labs are not too hard, and he does a review of the labs before the exam. I may actually become a science teacher because he showed me that science doesn't really suck!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ESC124
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are kind of long and boring. He makes them interesting by applying topics to life on Long Island. The labs are easy, the tests are hard. Just make sure you study. There is an OPTIONAL final if you BOMB one of the tests, and you can replace a bad grade with a better one. So make sure you study!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ESC101
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I only got a "C". But, I loved the guy!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ESC124
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm taking Environmental Geology & I like this Prof. a lot. He is really smart, but not an arrogant jerk or a confusing geek like other Profs. He worked in the field as an engineer before he became a Prof., so he has great stories & experiences to share. The class is NOT easy, but it is very interesting. He seems to actually care about his students

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ESC101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked this guy. I was part of a National Science Foundation Grant program & spent the geology week with Profs. Butkos & Tvelia. They are both very smart & nice. I am changing my major to geology because of Butkos. He is interesting, knows lots about groundwater & now I am very interested in water & protecting our aquifers.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ESC101HYBRID
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I go to binghamton & needed a science, I took a class w/Butkos this summer. He's a smart & easy going guy. Class was Blended, so u do most of the work independently. Just meet for exams & to prep for lab projects. It's lots of work, but a great way to get a science course. If ur willing to work, its a great class. I really liked the dude!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ESC101
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I do not like science, but I actually enjoyed this class. The class is hard, lots of notes and studying. Prof. B is a funny guy, he seems to care about his students and he is always willing to chat when you have questions. We all need a science class to graduate, so I would recommend this class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ESC101HYBRID
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took the Blended, so we only had 7 meetings. It was lots of independent work, many tests & I spent a ton of time doing the work. I really liked the guy, I wish I had taken his class during the day instead of the course at night. I think he is a very good teacher, & I know it would have been less stressful if I had more classroom time with him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ESC101HYBRID
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I ended up having to take his class twice because I dropped out the first time due to health reasons. I have zero regrets taking the hybrid class was the best way to finish a science credit. He's an awesome professor and he makes something as boring as geology fun and exciting he had me considering my career choices

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ESC101HYBRID
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If youre not strong in science dont take the blended course. I have a feeling he is an awesome teacher if you actually TAKE the course in the classroom. I feel gypped taking this course, I wish the classroom time was utilized better and not just for taking tests. its supposed to be a 4 hour class when you meet youll get let out right after exams

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ESC124
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not much work no homework easiest college class Ive taken 100% you should take 20/5 rating

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ESC101
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Online blended course. Huge workload, almost impossible to get it all done on time. We were told that the classes we meet for are meant for exams, lectures, and going over the PP. This rarely happened. You will teach yourself everything, youll go in and take a hard test every class and most of which is on it was not the homework youll study from.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ESC101
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You are assigned a huge amount of work to complete before your next class meeting.I thought I would be fine doing most of the work on my own, since its a blended course. He states that each class meeting is meant for lectures and going over power points. This rarely happened. You have exams every meeting and they are NOT easy, And I study a lot.

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