5.0

John Buoncora

Engineering - Queensborough Community College

5.0
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
85
Reviews
5.0
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
5.0
Helpful
4.9
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

85

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What Students Say

The knowledge this man has is incredible

ET110ET210 - 5.0 rating

VERY GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES

ET210 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

72%

Textbook Required

17%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 50 grades
Most common grades:
A (20)
A+ (19)
A- (6)
Grade Distribution
A(39)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(10)
Based on 56 reported grades
A: 20
A+: 19
A-: 6
B+: 4
Common Tags
Respected (26)
Gives good feedback (16)
Caring (15)
Amazing lectures (9)
Inspirational (8)
Amazing lectures (7)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (6)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
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Reviews (85)
4.0
3.0
ET210
Sep 18, 2010

Good Guy...

5.0
1.0
CURCUET11
Dec 16, 2010

Great Guy asking SS you pay attention everything is simple as easy anyone who fails is s fools lets work be handed in late

5.0
2.0
ELEC210
Apr 19, 2011

Great teacher. helpfull and very knowledgable.He will stay in his office with a student until 9pm just to make sure the student fully understands the concept.

5.0
1.0
ET110
Sep 18, 2011

HE IS VERY EASY, HELPFULL, AND HE WILL ASLO HELP YOU WITH YOUR LAB.. VERY VERY GOOD GUY.. DOWN TO EARTH..LOL HE IS C0OL..

5.0
3.0
ET110
Oct 23, 2011

HE IS GREAT, A REALLY GOOD PROFFESOR, HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING AND IF YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK YOU CAN FAIL. WE WILL HELP YOU ANYWAY!! JUST COME TO CLASS!!

5.0
1.0
ET110
Dec 19, 2011

Professor Buoncora is a really good instructor, not only that the class is easy to pass but he's really knowlegeable on his topic. TAKE HIM, and you will do good.

5.0
1.0
ET110
Jan 19, 2012

He is the best professor. i recommed him if you want an A in his class

5.0
1.0
ET110
Jan 23, 2012

Overall, my favorite professor at QCC. Take him. you will not regret it. He is HELPFUL.

5.0
1.0
ET210
May 22, 2012

Best prof ever...just take him if u want an A...he is easy and helpful but u have to make sure u do all the homeworks...

5.0
1.0
ETX13
Aug 29, 2012

I just have to say this is a great professor. Very helpful. Will explain things a thousand times till you get it. Do his Homework, come to class you will pass. The review sheets are exactly like the problems on the exam except for the values. Awesom Awesome man

5.0
1.0
ET110
Dec 12, 2012

Excellent professor, Straight A++, All the exam is related to the course, he give lots of examples and the hw and quizzes are same from your notes. Very helpful overall. ps..take him for lab too.

5.0
1.0
ET210
May 27, 2013

Excellent professor. Straight A. Quizzes are identical to the hw assignments. Buoncora is also willing to go over anything you don't understand. Very cool and one of the most down to earth professors you will encounter.

5.0
3.0
ET210
Oct 15, 2013

Very good professor,showing the problem step by step. giving review sheet before exam.

5.0
1.0
ET110H3
Oct 29, 2013

he is a verry helpfull proffesor willing to give opportunities if you are worthy to make up for lost hw and labs

5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2013

He is hands down the best electronics teacher you can have in QCC. Greatest guy and even better teacher. Glad i took him for ET 210 and 110

5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2013

Clear, concise, helpful, enthusiastic, and overall a great guy, Mr. Buoncora is probably one of the best teachers you could ever have. Not only is he entirely willing to help his students in and out of the classroom, but he actually encourages it. He's lenient as well, typically allowing students to turn in late work if necessary.

5.0
1.0
ET110
Dec 6, 2013

THIS PROFESSOR IS EXCELLENT AND KNOWS HOW TO TEACH AND ADDRESS HIS STUDENTS PROBLEMS. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

5.0
1.0
ET375
Apr 7, 2014

Easy professor he is awesome take him, you will not fail at all, just do the work, exams are open book. if you fail drop out.

5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: A+
Mar 5, 2014

GREAT professor, his teaching skills is god like. He explains everything in full detail and it willing to help as much as he possibly could. There is no excuse to fail this class.

5.0
3.0
ET210
May 26, 2014

Makes you want to attend QCC. His notes in lecture are top notch, and he will explain anything you ask. His exams aren't that easy, but as long as you take notes you should be able to pass them. He actually enjoys helping students during office hours. Give this man a raise.

5.0
1.0
ET110ET210
Oct 4, 2014

none should never failed this course, He is the textbook. all you need to do to pass the exams and final exam is do all review sheets, homeworks and quizzes. he is willing to help you but dont take advances of him cos of his kindness.

5.0
1.0
110
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2014

Great professor. Good guy Smart teaching style is best Test is easy. easy A+ Class with this professor

5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2014

Great teacher helpful and very knowledgeable He will stay in his office with a student until 9pm just to make sure the student fully understands the concept.

5.0
1.0
ET110
Nov 16, 2014

THE BEST PROFESSOR YOU'll EVER FIND IN QCC !! If you have him there is no way you can fail his class. he's willing to help you out in his office hours as much as he can.

5.0
1.0
110
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2014

BEST PROFESSOR YOULL EVER FIND IN QCC

5.0
1.0
110
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2014

GR8 PROFESSOR !!!!

5.0
1.0
110
May 22, 2015

He is always there and willing to help his students. Take advantage of his office ours if you need help with something.

5.0
1.0
ET110
Oct 8, 2015

these reviews are definitely worth the hype. if i don't understand something i just go to his office and understand it completely. this guy stays in his office late!!! i highly recommend taking this prof.

5.0
1.0
ET210AND110
Grade: A+
Oct 15, 2015

Buoncora is the BEST BEST teacher ever!! He makes complicated work look like a piece of pie! Seriously awesome teacher all around awesome guy!!

5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: B+
Nov 10, 2015

He will take time out of his time to help you understand. THE BEST PROFESSOR AT QCC!!

5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 9, 2015

THE GREATEST PROFESSOR OF ALL TIME. Very helpful and knows what hes talking about. Experienced professor and was a pleasure to have had him for my class.

5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2015

The greatest and most funniest prof i ever had in QCC. He is the reason I love engineering. He gives a lot of extra credits. Strongly recommend him.! He is the greatest.

5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2015

Professor Buoncora is one of the best professor at QCC. His lecture are very clear. He always gives a review for the exams. If you study the review and know your formulas you definitely will get an A in this course.

5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2015

Professor Buoncora is the perfect example of an ideal teacher. He cares about his students, really helpful and just overall amazing.

5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: B+
Dec 30, 2015

Absolutely great professor, just do your work, gives a lot of homework, i guess but its worth it doing the hw helps you understand the criteria even more and will not fall behind, besides he is always there to help, best professor in all of QCC.

5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: A-
Jan 3, 2016

The most helpful and caring professor ever. Professor Buoncora really cares about his students and is always there to help.

5.0
1.0
ET110
Jan 4, 2016

was a great proffesor for my first semester at QCC, willing to help outside of the classroom

5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2016

The best pref that you can get in QCC. really really, i mean really cares about his students, unlimited office hours, unlimited help if you need. THE BEST.

5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: A-
Apr 5, 2016

Amazing professor, he is always willing to be there for his students. His lectures are very clear, such a honest and inspirational man. Uh may zinnnnnnnnnngggg

5.0
1.0
ET110ET210
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2016

If you are lost in the lecture this guy will help you out no matter what. He makes sure he knows each one of his students. He will help you out with homework and even the take home quizzes. He goes beyond his office hours and he does reviews for his finals. He goes everything step by step in his lectures.

5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A-
May 11, 2016

THE BEST TEACHER AT QCC!! No need to say anymore.

5.0
2.0
ET220
Grade: A
May 29, 2016
Would take again

One of the best engineering professor! Our ET-220 Prof. quit his job three quarters thru the semester. Prof. Buoncora took over the class. He taught us so much about amplifiers then we learn from the previous ET-220. His lectures are very clear. Before graduating from this school, you should take this Prof at least once!!! You'll be happy you did!

5.0
2.0
ET375
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2016
Would take again

Just take this prof at least for 1 semester, i guarantee you will keep looking for his class as long as you are in qcc. I took 3 classes with him and this semester is my 4th one. This professor is different. If you want to see a real good man, go see him.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ET110
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 13, 2016
Would take again

Will offer lots of help and genuinely cares about every student in the class. He Gets very detailed and makes sure every student understands although he has to move on quick he will make sure to push you to come to office hours so you can catch up on work. Offers a lot of chances to students that may take advantage sadly.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
ET110
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2016
Would take again

Where do I start ? I can't say enough good things about this professor, I wish there was more people like him in this world. Gives amazing lectures and makes sure everyone is on track, he gives a lot of homeowork but its good for practice, he is very lenient in terms of not having work on time he will give u another chance to hand it in. Best prof

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
5.0
2.0
ET110
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Amazing professor you have to study tho

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ET375
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

Professor BUONCORA is so caring and down to earth! HIS essay writing class is a fantastic way to develop a more personal style of writing. he cares so much for her students, and is so easily approachable. I found the course to be very interesting, with a great selection of Electrical labs e. I absolutely recommend him class!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
ET110
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

You better stop looking at reviews and enroll in this class while it's still OPEN!!! HE IS THE BEST, he always accepts late work because he understands the struggle of doing it, he is always available and willing to take you into his office, he is honestly the most caring professor in the whole CT/ET Department. DO NOT HESITATE, HE IS LENIENT!!!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
ET110
Apr 5, 2017
Would take again

He's the real deal mate. It makes me wonder where all of that wholesome energy comes from.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ET110
May 9, 2017
Would take again

One of the best professors I ever had. He's really caring about how well you do in class and is welling to let you hand in homework late. The lectures are simple because he make it easy for you to learn it.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: A+
May 16, 2017
Would take again

He is a good professor and one of the best professors in the school

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ET210
Grade: B+
Jun 1, 2017
Would take again

Professor Buoncora is probably one of the most approachable, hands on professors I have ever had. He will go the extra mile to explain things for you with no judgement. He also has great office hours and will even assist with another class if needed. Truly an asset for QCC. Take his class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ET210AND110
Grade: A+
Oct 4, 2017
Would take again

John Buonora is the man, best Prof. I ever had.

Respected
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
ET210
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

My first semester in QCC and boyyy, do I tell you that he is good. Great teacher, knows the content, knows how to teach. He knows how to answer your questions always! He is very kind, respectful, offers help, knows the students well. I love him!!!He gives out homework in a daily basis, but it helps you reinforce what you learned. Simply amazing!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
ET210
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

VERY GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES!!! A REAL TEACHER WITH GOOD QUALITIES!

5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

He is the best prof that i ever had in qcc. He explains clearly every single detail, also helps you during exam to solve the problem. He is a real professor. Wish every professor would be like him.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
ET210AND110
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

he's the nicest ever. you'll love him.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ET110
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2018
Would take again

This guy is awesome, no joke guys, pick his class , you'll never regret.

Respected
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
ET110ET210
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2018
Would take again

The knowledge this man has is incredible. Whether it be Physics, Calculus, Circuit analysis, etc. he knows it all. I have to thank him because he motivated me to go into an engineering school! Truly a gem in the ET Department. His lectures are forever ingrained in my mind forever! Thank You Prof. Buoncora if you're reading this!

Respected
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
ET375
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

BEST PROFESSOR WITHIN QCC. He is very inspiring. He deserves a raise or an award asap. His lectures are amazing and they are easy to understand. He gives hw and take home exams but is willing to help you out with them. I respect him so much. He truly cares about your education. Over stays his office hours no one does that in the department but him.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ET210
Grade: A-
May 31, 2018
Would take again

best professor ever

Respected
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ET110
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

The best professor ever !!!

5.0
1.0
ET110ET210
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2019
Would take again

Best professor in QCC. He is such a down to earth person, very intelligent, very humble. He will take time out of his day to help you.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

YOO. He is hard NOT to pass, literally... If you fail his class may god have mercy on your lazy life. This guy teaches perfectly and very detailed and to put the butter on the pancake he gives out the notes to you. He does give alot of homework but at the long run it is very useful to do it and keep for the final exam.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

very good professor!!!

5.0
1.0
ET110
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

I actually nevee had him in as my professor, but he was very respectful in helping me find a tutor for one of my other classes. Thank you, professor! I'm certain you were a godsend to your students, and wish you taught my classes!

Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A+
May 29, 2020
Would take again

best professor ever :)

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ET110
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

One of the best professors by far I ever took, very helpful and kind, join his office hours for extra help and he would gladly assist you step by step, my first semester in college and by far surprised on how caring he is, I would recommend up to 11/10 to take him, dont waste your time and pick him as a professor

5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2021
Would take again

one of the best professors out there

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
ET110
Feb 26, 2021
Would take again

One of the best teacher at QCC.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: Not sure yet
May 19, 2021
Would take again

Best teacher I have ever had. He goes above and beyond to make sure you learn You honestly cant fail unless you want to fail. I really think they should give him extra pay on his salary for being such a great teacher

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A
May 24, 2021
Would take again

the best professor! he was very clear with his lessons and expectations.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ET375
Grade: A-
Jun 26, 2021
Would take again

I can see why John Buoncora is the highest rated professor of QCC on this website. He is extremely graceful and makes sure you understand the material. He stops everything he's doing if you say you're lost, and if you do bad on an assignment, he tells you what you did wrong for each and every question. He also gives the source code to his projects.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
ET110
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

best professor hands down

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ET110
Grade: A+
Jan 1, 2022
Would take again

He really is the best professor in QCC no one comes close, makes you understand every topic and he really wants all of us to succeed. I'm super excited I can take him again for ET-210. If you pay attention and ask questions you should 100% pass.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
ET210
Grade: A+
Nov 9, 2022
Would take again

best teacher no cap

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

an excellent professor

So many papers
Respected
5.0
2.0
ET110
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

He is the best professor at QCC! If ur lost he will take the time out to help u. u can go to his office hrs & will help u step by step until u understand everything. He even helped me with HW I have in different classes. He's not a tough grader at all. It's clear he loves what he does. I will def be taking him for ET210. 1000/10 fosho.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ET210
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2022
Would take again

It says ET 210 but I had him for ET 140. He gave a lot but he was very organized if u have him just except doing quizzes every week but if it late he doesn't deducted points for late papers. He's fair with grading if you show your work but get the wrong answer as long as you what your doing he will give you points.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: Not sure yet
May 11, 2023
Would take again

Good Professor

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A-
Jan 21, 2024
Would take again

Pay attention in class, study the material, don't be afraid to ask questions he is very helpful in making sure you understand the material. If you do the quizzes (homework) you should find all the tests easy. He is also very generous with the grades.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ET210
Grade: A+
May 2, 2025
Would take again

This is the greatest professor in history 🐐

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ET210
Grade: A
May 19, 2025
Would take again

He's the most kind and forgiving professor in terms of grading. His lectures make sense and he posts his lecture notes online for more clarification. If you need him in office hours, he can help you understand almost anything he said in lecture. Make sure you catch up on the homework he gives you, it's very easy to fall behind.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
110
Grade: B
May 24, 2025
Would take again

W professor, definitely taking again. He helps his students a lot.

5.0
1.0
ET110
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

He is so understanding, I had surgery and It was pretty easy getting back to speed, he does lab aswell and he let me off the hook for some beacuse he knew I was doing good for lecture. I recommend attendence just based off bias I really liked his class. All his notes on brightspace and answers for hw after a while of them being out.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

72%

Textbook Required

17%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 50 grades
Most common grades:
A (20)
A+ (19)
A- (6)
Grade Distribution
A(39)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(10)
Based on 56 reported grades
A: 20
A+: 19
A-: 6
B+: 4
Common Tags
Respected (26)
Gives good feedback (16)
Caring (15)
Amazing lectures (9)
Inspirational (8)
Amazing lectures (7)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (6)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.03 avg change
Nov
Dec
May
Jan
May
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

110

5.0

(5)

CURCUET11

5.0

(1)

ELEC210

5.0

(1)

ET110

5.0

(40)

ETX13

5.0

(1)
+6 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ELEC210

2.0

ET220

2.0

ET210

1.7

ET210AND110

1.7

ET375

1.6

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