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I loved Dr. Thomas. I found him to try and explain concepts in non-scientific terms, which makes more difficult things easier to understand. I came in with a like for chemistry and left with a LOVE for the subject. I always recommend him to others.

Not sure what to say about Thomas. Nice guy, that's true. I guess it's hard to teacher 300 students, but even for that level he seems to under-perform. It's not that he's not informed on the subjects--he just isn't explaining them properly.

Great teacher, funny, not what expected out of a science professor (ya know da monotone thing), knows what he is teaching, makes things seem very easy (breaks big chapters down in a few sentences), just combine this w/ recitation and u'll b A-OK!!!

I take Chem 12 at PSU Abington and Thomas is the Prof.... he's funny and keeps the class awake but he leactures at a nearly impossible pace! His class is pretty good, just study and do the homework. Bring a voice recorder.

He is a great teacher. Explains the material well and makes the material easy. Brings life to the material. And is available out side of class. HE IS THE BEST TEACHER AT TEMPLE.

When he tells you that u can "Slay the Dragon" dont listen, make sure u study. Hes a good guy and all, just cant teach to 300 students.

If you read the text and come to class, one will realize that chemistry is easy. He adds his sense humor to the class and that itself holds your attention. In addition, if you purchase his past tests, you'll see how much they will help you on the next test.

Very nice guy, stimulates interest in the material. Try to understand everything covered in the book and in lecture and you'll be fine. I changed my major to Chemistry after being thought by him, and it's probably the best decision I've ever made. If u think gen. chem. was too hard, you shouldn't be doing chemistry, or anything science-related.

ALWAYS LATE FOR CLASS AND FORGETS STUFF AND LEAVES FOR 15 MINUTES TO GO GET IT. He does tell u exactly what to expect on the test though, and past exams are available. Doing past exams is a must to do well. I think the tests are too long to take in 50 minutes though. He could spend a little bit more time actually teaching.

Thomas is a very smart man. He knows his****. He is so funny and his classes are laid back. However, he doesnt spoon feed you everything that is on the test BUT he lets you have OLD TESTS that are the same types of problems that are going to be on your exam. TAKE THIS CLASS..YOULL LEARN SOOOO MUCH

I love Dr. Thomas he is probably one of the best teachers i have ever had. He doesnt spoon feed you anything but he is always willing to help. I learned alot in his class. He makes you work for the grade. The class is very laid back.

Yes, he's constantly late. Yes, he flies thru the material. But Thomas is def still the BOY. He promotes a relaxed classroom atmosphere and emphasizes test preparation, which is essentially all that matters. Get some of his old tests and you are almost guaranteed an A or B.

Good teacher but crazy. Yes, there is a method to his madness but he's still a nut. He's a nice guy, in spite of all that and is willing to help you outside of class. Likes to make fun of you though, so stay sharp. And if he he sees you outside of class, he will quiz you on what you should have learned. (Learned, not memorized)

hads him for chem 12 at penn state over the summer. he was late sometimes due to having knee surgery, but he really tried to ease up on us for him not being there. he was willing to help if you didn't understand something, you just need to ask. his lectures were pretty thorough and the textbook/homeworks helped understand it even more.

DO ALL YOUR WORK, GO TO RECITATION!!! BUY HIS OLD TESTS FROM THE CHEM SOCIETY AND STUDY STUDY STUDY...DO THESE THINGS N YOU'LL AT LEAST GET A B. WHEN HE'S AVAILABLE HE'LL HELP AS MUCH AS HE CAN.

Really great teacher, very funny, never boring, and very helpful

Thomas it a really nice guy but an ok teacher. To get a good grade all you have to do is go to his office after class and study his old test(which are almost the same). His test can be a little hard so just study hard and its not that bad. But definity take his class its alot of fun, his a really funny guy!

Dr. Thomas is the WORST teacher who ever existed. The man joke around most of the time in class and give the hardest tests. I had him my freshman year and I swore that I will NEVER take him again. He NEVER answer his e-mails. And always saying SLAY THE DRAGON when the tests are so impossible that you end up slaying yourself.

He makes everything very easy to understand and is very helpful. He is always willing to answer questions

I would say that Dr. Thomas has his ups and downs. If you like a teacher to teach right out of the book, he's great. If you like a funny teacher, he's great. If you like a fast teacher, he's great. If you enjoy going to office hours, he's great. If you don't like those things, he's the wrong prof for you.

Dr. Thomas has a unique teaching style that keeps you interested in the class. You may not understand everything thought in the class, he makes up for it with private sessions.

Dr. thomas is a good teacher, but his tests are a bit confusing, but they are easy IF U KNOW HOW TO CALCULATE EVERYTHING.. he likes to mix several materials in one problem, may seem a bit hard, but not at all hard if u STUDY!! Go see him and he is very helpful.

he is cool, funny, he makes the class luagh not boring but a little confusing sometime.

It was my second time taking this class since my credits didn't transfer over from my previous school, but he kept me interested and clarified meaterial I had problems with before. He is usually late to class, but he will make you laugh and doesn't make the class boring. If you need help, he encourages you to go see him.

Dr thomas is funny and nice...he makes lectures understanding yet you dont need to go to class..can jus read its important to study his old test alott ..hard tests but all multiple choice

real good professor but work is mandatory to pas his class. He thinks hes a comedian, but could use some work. But really you will learn from his class is you are willing to o=do work.

Dr thomas is the man. he strives to be the funniest professor on temple campus. Chem 1 is pretty easy and most peeps had it in high school so he doesnt take it very serious. I bet he used to rock some gators and an afro back in the day lol

DR.Thomas is an amazing teacher. yes he is difficult but he wants you to put a lot of effort in. if you don't understand what he is teaching or the material that you are studying, go to his office hours;he is more than willing to help. he looks at effort. my average before the final was a 51.99%. with his help, i got an A on the final, B+ for total

Dr Thomas was a really good teacher and I highly recommend him for Gen Chem I & II

I had Dr. Thomas for Chem 1 and 2 and received a B+ in both classes. The truth about the curbsis that they are THE TRUTH!... As long as all your test scores are above average you have no problem with recieving AT LEAST A B in the class. He jokes around but he knows his stuff. The learning atmosphere is to relax and to enjoy learning chemistry.

awesome!

A lot of people think this class is extremely hard, but I am terrible at chemistry and have managed to get A's on all of his tests so far.However, you definately need to study for his tests. Go to recitation and/or office hours if you don't understand something; it really helps. Also, it might be a good idea to take 1027 before 1031.

Dr. Thomas is really helpful if you go to his office, talk to him and his tests are pretty straightforward only if you study. I suggests you to form a study group and do as many practice problems as possible.

Dr. Thomas specializes in BEING GOOD TO PEOPLE. Students love him and he truly respects and works with you.I have had Organic Chemistry I&II already. This teacher is the ONLY WELL ROUNDED TEACHER I've had at Temple. I graduated and returned to take this class as a requirement. I can boldly say: One of the best teachers in my long college career.A-

He's a great professor comapred to the other options for Chemisty. There is almsot no way that you can fail his class. The averages for other professors lie around a 60, while its almost impossible to get that on one of his tests. repeats questions all the time! easy easy easy

He's really not that bad. He was helpful and talkative when I went to see him during office hours. However, his lectures aren't as helpful and his tests are very very difficult. He will curve, so don't worry. Get to know him a bit and make sure you try to "slay the dragon" and get around say 10% above average and you'll get out with at least a B.

Good luck taking notes cause he'll just breeze through his powerpoints. He doesn't give open-ended exam so you'll get NO credit for work. I literally studied all on my own and only gone to msrc or TA for help. His method is to literally holler the lesson and tries to make humor of it. If you're stuck with him, groups and doing HW will be a must!

The class was a bit challenging, self-studying is required. He uses powerpoints from the book in lecture and flys through them. If you need help just ask him and he will help you until you understand. His exams are easier than other professors because I saw other professors exams and they seemed harder. He is hilarious and very energetic.

Thomas was a pretty great teacher. At times his speech is hard to understand, and yes he moves very fast. But overall if you study the powerpoint notes provided and go to his lectures, it is really easy to pass. Also in his office hours you won't leave there without knowing what you are doing. He kept it interesting. I'm going to take him again.

Dr. Thomas was a great professor, and I was suprised to see some negative comments on here. Chemistry is a difficult and course and one I personally think is boring, but Thomas brought a sense of humor to an otherwise dull course, and he is so willing to help you after, and outside of class. However he does tend to move through the material quickly

Dr. Thomas was a good teacher, but his teaching style was okay. I thought he was funny, helpful, fair and nice. There were two easy exams and two hard ones, and the final was a little harder than I thought it would be. He also offered extra credit one time.

...was a good teacher, test questions were a little tricky at times, but he was very helpful, and generous with grading towards the end. he posts tons of helpful homework problems. i would take him again.

I loved Dr. Thomas! Most of the people on here complaining about him probably were the many that didnt show up to class. Hes more than helpful, and actually cares about your grade. The only difference is he challenges his students to make sure everything we learn actually sticks with us for a lifetime. Not just a class time. Take Thomas's class!!!

Dr Thomas is a very good teacher, he teaches well and his exams are really easy, just that he rushes towards the end of course but overall he is good.Anyone that cann't pass his class will really find it hard to pass other science classes.

Very good prof,exams are really easy. If you can't pass his class then don't bother taking any other science class

He's super helpful when you go to his office hours! you get used to his exams, which are all multiple choice and mostly math related questions. He's amazing and actually cares about the student, he will definitely go out of his way to help you if you do your part.

Dr. Thomas dove right into the material. He went at a fast pace but covered all the bases and really made you aware of everything you needed to know for the test. Made review sheets available and would answer questions in class. I highly recommend him.

He's Amazing!Super helpful in his office hrs and very personable. Even though the class avg.was about a 60-69 that was because half the class never comes to lecture you can't blame a teacher tht your not learning if you dont come.Also has study nights every tues.to help with any questions I go all the time & out of a class of 200 usually 3 come.

As teacher, l like him a lot very helpful, with the Tuesday night study sessions, where he answers your questions, if you dont read and don`t use the extra revision material.. it will be hard, but as long as you go back to the book and study what he says..it will make the Journey better.

You may not like his teaching style, but if you don't do well in Dr. Thomas' class it's your own fault. He's a super nice guy and goes out of his way to help students. He stayed late on his 30 year anniversary to make sure we were prepared for an upcoming test.

Very good professor. Likes to joke around in class, but if you pay attention you'll get the info. you need. Extra review sessions were very helpful. If you have questions, he will work with you on them. Tests can be a bit tough, if you study and talk to him you should be fine. Finish homework before it's due.

Very easy, has delightful study guides, makes sure you KNOW what will be on the test. Sometimes his lectures are slightly unclear, a little hard to follow. He's quite funny and will keep you engaged during class, but is a little disorganized when it comes to his Blackboard content.

Willing to help whenever you need it. You have to get use to his teaching though. I recommend taking him for 1027 and 1031 because 1027 is a stepping stone to ease you into gen chem.

Really good at teaching the basics, i loved having him for 1027 and felt far better prepared for gen chem 1 as a result. I don't imagine he would be a great choice for more advanced science courses, as he relies on goofy metaphors and other silliness. He does many practice problems in class so you feel really prepared to deal with them on tests.

Hes amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He is a great guy but not a very great teacher. He is really approachable and willing to help but his test are absolutely the worst. I understood all of the problems and how to do them but he added material on the test that was not covered in class and expected you to know it. I advise against his class. Btw, I enjoy Chem and I'm a Bio Major.

He was my favorite professor this semester. Really great guy. He is hard to understand and moves quickly but if you are willing to ask for help he will do everything he can to help you. Make an effort to get to know him and he will help you even more.

He was a great professor. Always willing to help, you just need to get to know him. His test are different than the review sheets he gives so you have to understand the material. He was my favorite professor this past semester!!

A great person but terrible professor. His teaching style is fast paced and you must keep up or else you'll be left behind. If you're taking intro to chem, he is the only professor that teaches it. Tip: look up youtube videos and online help to learn because you won't learn much in class. Textbook helps a lot too. Great guy, terrible teacer.

He is a good professor and great person. You have to be willing to put the effort into getting the best grade possible. He does goes by things fast expecting you to already know it from homework and studying. The best thing to do is go to his office hours he will break everything down for you. Make sure he knows your name. NICE GUY

Great teacher. Simplifies everything as very helpful and wiling to explain or slow down when you do not understand something. note he does go fast but if you put in the effort and stay on task you will do fine. I have taken him twice and hes a great teacher and a great person and so funny he really makes the class enjoyable.

Simplifies everything he teaches. He moves fast paced but if you are in class and do the work you should be fine.

He does tons of problems during class, and will get the class involved in doing the problems after the initial practice to show how it's done. If you need help with any of the material he's very approachable, and will offer to come in before his office hours to help you. If he knows your putting in effort to do better he won't let you fail.

Great Chemistry teacher when COMPARED to the others at Temple U. Tests are tough and the class average usually is around a low D. If you study and know the material, getting a B or A is not impossible. There is a large curve at the end which will dramatically help.

Dr. Thomas is an excellent instructor just go to office hours! He really respects student that actually care about their grades. He knows kids struggle and he is there to help and long as you meet him half way! I would HIGHLY suggest taking him. I am not in other chemistry classes and I find that I had an upper hand because of taking him.

If you aren't good with learning different topics on your own, don't take his class. But if you are able to read a textbook and understand what is going on in class, this class is not that bad. I got a B in the class without a curve and an A- with the curve.

Definitely a tough class, but Dr. Thomas really wants his students to do well. I took him for Chem 1027 and Chem 1031 and I would take him again if I could. During lecture he goes over packets that he has made and does problems out. The tests are all multiple choice, but they are very hard and Manny people don'd do very well on them. Study!!!

here is how you will end his class with an A: - go to his review sessions on mondays!!!! he curves in the end, but will curve your grade even more when he sees that you care - print out EVERY back exam that he POSTS ON CANVAS and do them!! time yourself and go through these exams. they are VERY SIMILAR to the actual exam you're welcome :)

Yes he has pop quizzes. He follows a pattern of; introducing a topic, giving a lecture pop quiz, then recitation quiz of two topics/chapters then exam on three topics/chapters. Hes very fair, do the homework, know your formulas.

Great guy but can talk quickly and his writing isn't the best. Make sure you do all of his tests that he posts online since they are very similar to your actual exams.

This class is hard by no means. The tests are similar to the practice ones in each packet, pop quizzes are basically announces, and there is a curve at the end. I recommend showing up to class and reviews because he will give you a higher curve for being a hard worker.

So I took chem 1 and 2 with him and I think hes definitely one of the better Chem professors at temple. His exams are super straightforward. In chem 1 for exam 2 he had the exam in front of him and told us exactly what each question was going to be about.

Very good professor. Not the best with the use of technology, but he's very fair and gives exam that are very similar to lecture work and quizzes. He's always willing to help. 10/10 would recommend

The score that Dr. Thomas has been assigned does no justice to the type of professor he is. Dr. Thomas is by far the best professor you can ask for. He explains clearly and does his nest to help students understand. Dr. Thomas is always involved with his students and is easily accessible. As a person he is genuine, caring, and the funniest prof!

Dr. Thomas is very caring. You will get a decent foundation in chem, enough to pass chem I, however you have to do the study packets to get the most out of this lectures. He started rushing through the last unit and it's so hard to follow. I used STEM Tutoring which helped a lot and I printed out tons of practice worksheets.

I had Dr. Thomas as my recitation instructor for Gen Chem I, and I would 100% take him again. He treats all students equally and is respectful and inclusive of students who identify as LGBTQ+. By far one of my favorite professors.

Dr. Thomas is the best! One of the easiest science courses I've taken. He tells you exactly what will be on every exam and questions are basically the same questions we do in class but with different numbers. Office hours every day and a Zoom final review on the weekend. Plus 25 points extra credit. As long as you try/do practice problems, easy A!