Jon Kastendiek - James Madison University

Review your college professor, faculty and staff

Jon Kastendiek - James Madison University

Professor: Jon Kastendiek

Department: Biology

College: James Madison University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIO124
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy. What a character. Hands down THE best biology professor I had the pleasure of taking. He teaches the material so well, he's always enthusiastic and man, he is funny. I sure do miss him, and I'm positive many of his previous students do too. 11/10 would take again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BIO124
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By far THE BEST Biology professor I had at JMU. What an interesting, well-liked and intelligent guy. Had 2 tests and a final, but he made the material easy to grasp and was a very engaging professor. I really wish he didn't retire, he's respected by all of his students. Provided many stories to share. I would take him again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: EVOLUTION1MB1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was the best bio professor I have ever had. He was absolutely phenomenal--so engaging and passionate. His stories about "Steve" are absolutely ace. He has done so much and is so enthralled by his subject/profession, it exudes and is extremely contagious. Makes me wish I went to JMU so I could have had him more than with Semester at Sea.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BIO124
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:

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! Seriously this guy has seen the world and aspires to save a part of it. So sad he has retired, just writing this review out of my admiration.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BIO124
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I have had at JMU. So sad he is retiring he is very passionate about what he does and is extremely interesting. I hope I get to do all the things he has done. Great man. JMU will miss you

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIO124
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:

OMG so funny. I heard he was retiring this year, so anyone who hasn't taken this class is seriously missing out. He gives study guides that are exactly like the test, and if you go to his office hours, will help you with it. Class is super easy, and you don't have to attend class. Great professor. I love him and JMU will miss him!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIO124
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:

Best teacher ever! So funny, definitely a favorite :)

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIO124
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:

KASTENDIEK IS AND FOREVER WILL BE, THE MAN. Favorite teacher, love him he's hilarious!! So sad he's retiring :((

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIO124
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. K is the best! He has the best stories and makes the subject interesting. Notes are online but going to his class is like a highlight in my day because of his personality. He's retiring though :[ One of the best bio teachers here for sure

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIO124
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:

Seriously the best bio teacher I have had. His lectures are staight forward and he incorporates good jokes/stories. I litterally look forward to his class. s tests are few multiple choice and mostly short answer. As long as you study the notes you will be fine. He can be picky about wording but will re-review them in office hours

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BIO404
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He never gave grades back and often told stories that were irrelevant. He was an unfair grader and lectures were extremely boring. Dont take this class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BIO124
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 an awesome teacher! One of the best Bio teacher at JMU and I recommend him to all of my friends. He is very funny, cool, and a fair grader.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIO214
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a cool, funny, entertaining teacher but is very nitpicky when he grades. I feel like the subject matter was really easy and the tests were really hard. Sometimes it was pointless to come to class because the powerpoints are always online, and sometimes its a bit hard to pay attention. Overall a great teacher though.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIO124
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:

He is hands down the best professor for this subject!You will learn such random but interesting stuff in this class!He is so passionate about nature and loves teaching. Take him!!!! Fun class

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIO404
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best prof I've ever had at JMU and have taken him 3 times. He isn't the easiest grader and an A isn't a guarantee at all but he makes everything very interesting and is extremely helpful. Take any of his classes if you can

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BIO124
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His class was so easy, including the quizzes and tests. The subject matter is very simple, not hard to understand at all, but it wasn't boring. Dr. K made this so interesting. I really enjoyed going to lecture. Don't talk, though. He'll yell at you and possibly throw you out.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BIO124
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:

I already love the subject but he is an absolutely amazing professor. He tells such great stories about his California life. He's the man. His tests are fairly easy although I always studied a lot and never got an A but I'm not an excellent test taker. I'd recommend taking him! I'm trying to get into his other classes!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIO124
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cool professor. funny, good teacher, but a harsh grader.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIO124
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love this guy! Definitely an awesome professor. One quiz, two tests are really not that hard. Just review PowerPoint slides and answer study guide questions. He is really easy to get angry just because you whispering. However, he is really nice when you ask him questions during office hour. Take him, you would enjoy his jokes and stories.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BIO124
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really funny teacher and has some great stories. Classes can get kind of boring sometimes because it's all about the powerpoints. Tests can be tricky. I didn't really use the book much. I would recommend taking him.

Add Your Review Below:

Search Professors:

Welcome:

Before signing up for classes every students should gather as much information as possible to make a decision on which professors as well as which courses to take. This website will help you make this decision easier.

Here, the students can rate, research and cross-reference the overall performances of the professors to select the best ones, and always be informed and up-to-date with what’s important.

Join the fun! Visit all pages and get all the information you need to choose the best class and best professor that you’ll enjoy listening to and learning from.

Our Friendly Sponsor:

Schools:

Our Friendly Sponsor: