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What Students Say
“Loved the class and his enthusiasm”
SOC10 - 5.0 rating“Loved this class because of professor Thompson”
SOCIOLOGY1 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
90%
Textbook Required
100%
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SOC1SOC2
5.0
(1)SOCIOLOGY2
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(1)SOC10
5.0
(2)SOCIOABCD
5.0
(1)CLASSSECT
5.0
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SOC2350
5.0
SOC10
3.5
SOCIOABCD
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SOC2274
3.0
SOCIO1
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Reviews (96)
Awesome professor loves what he does. I highly recommend him, if you want an "A" or "B" take his class!!! NOt alot of homework and the homework he does handout is a cake walk. His tests are also multiple choice 35 questions tops. Makes class interesting, keeps you focused. Very funny, great guy, loves what he does. Highly recommended.
AMAZING teacher, simple class as long as you pay attention and study just a little for the tests. Looks like Marky Mark. Makes ok jokes, clever, interesting little personal anecdotes.
Mr. Thopson is one of my top 3 teachers i have had in my college experience. You will learn so much. He loves to teach his students. His home is all take home and his test if you study you will past with study guide. I recommend him totlay. I even talking him again for one of his other classes.
professor Thompson is by far the best teacher you can ever take. he is the most layed back, cool professor at RCC. he probably has more game than a lot of his students..ha. and his class is not hard at all. show up, participate, and recieve your A, or B if you're lazy. bad part of class is group presentations but they are easily graded and not bad
Thompson is a great professor. He leans to the right a little bit but other than that, his class is kick back and enjoyable. The only part that was not fun was the debates, but his is usually very leniant when grading. He encourages discussion, helps his students, and keeps it interesting. Though he is clearly a conservative, his class is fun.
Excellent teacher. He's interesting and fair. Has great stories and keeps you interested in what you're learning. The best part is that you actually learn the material.
i didnt enjoy his class at all. his tests were pretty easy; basically right off of the study guide. but he didnt let you know what your grade was until after the drop day. i just didnt find him very interesting.
Mr. Thompson is a great professor. You actually learn the material and he makes it extremely interesting. You can also tell that he cares about his students. I enjoyed the class and would recommend him. I look forward to taking another of his courses.
Pretty straight forward. Read 4 articles, write the summaries for them, and do the study guide. I missed a few days, but I still managed an A. If you don't go to class, you can probably make it as long as you read and know what's due.
So boring, I needed 5 cups of coffee to stay up. Easy as hell, class is basically an easy A as long as you a moderate amount of work and use your common sense. He's incredibly boring, but I give him credit. He's on the extreme right, but he doesn't make liberals feel uncomfortable. However, he bores me to tears.
The only thing I could have done without in the class was all the group work. But that was not Prof. Thompson's fault, but the lazy students in the class. Thompson is a really nice teacher who cares about the success of his students. He's also moderately easy, esp. his tests!
thompson is a young dude who is learning. his views are always on the extreme right and the class talks were aswell. it was very boring and i missed a lot of class early, but still got by with a C. his test are very easy is u have any idea of what is going on in america. a lot of group presentation, so if u dont like to talk infront class, dont tak
MR. Thompson is very interesting and funny his hilarious jokes keep my attention. I learned alot about sociology and the views of others that he discussed. His class is easy because he makes it interesting and understandable. he is a very intellegent instructor i look forward to seeing him in sociology 2.
He is funny, and his lectures are clearly laid out. Very entertaining. There are clear guidelines for the exams, essays, and articles.
He does look like Marky Mark. He makes Sociology interesting through humorous analogies. His standards are clear and grades very easily. The workload in his class is very light.
A good class to take and a good teacher to have for that subject. His jokes and stories add to the class and really make it worth attending every time you meet. A bit strange but does his job well.
Wow, if you have ever seen Lady and the Tramp, E.Thompson is a really hot version of the dad in that movie, so seemingly idealistic that you almost want to believe in the good things again, or corrupt him. He's awesome, his class is interesting without a bunch of busy work, Hot JP
Thompson is an awesome teacher. He really knows what he talking about. The hardest part about the class was the term paper and that wasn't even that hard. He make a study guide for every exam so that helped a lot. And he has a website that was very useful. He has a fun and interesting style of teaching. I highly recommend this teacher.
fun guy nice makes things eassy. u have 2 read a short book and write a few papers if u buckle down a few times you'll do geart test aren't hard at all do the study guides you'll get @ least a B everytime.
best teacher i was able to have. i had a veryyyyy early class. and i ended up getting a "C" but not because of his teaching methods. my own fault. but he helped me out so i didn't fall as behind as i started to. amazing teacher! highly recommended
Mr. T. is the best! He makes the class fun. Anyone who says he's boring, well maybe they are boring themselves.
he cool make you feel like a kid again
Take Mr. Thompson for soc1and soc2 . He's so much fun and you will feel a ease with him. very consistant and always willing to help.
he's easy, hilarious, has interesting stories. he grades off APPROXIMATELY: 4 multiple choice exams, 1 multiple choice final exam, 5-7 journal responses (1-3 pages each), participation, 1 main essay on animal farm (approx. 4-8 pages?), and other small assignments.
Really down to earth,funny,cool guy!One of the best teachers I've had.He always kept things interesting so paying attention wasn't hard, especially with his funny stories.He doesn't grade too hard,and all tests are multiple choice and his study guides are great!I highly recommend this teacher!
Very nice, charming, cute. :) You'll enjoy his class! He really is very upbeat with his lectures, never boring and always has a story and a funny joke to say! Talks about his kids alot which is ADORABLE. He grades very fairly and his tests are good ones. Not so hard. Takes to his teaching visual learners and every kind of learners.
Mr. Thompson is a great christian teacher who makes his class very interesting. He does assign short papers throughout the semester but they are not bad at all. Read the materail that he assigns and show up to class prepared. You will definitely enjoy his class as you learn alot about sociology.
He is a good teacher and a sweetheart. Group quizzes that makes you interested and competitive. FUN. Short readings and papers. A 6-7 page for Animal Farm, which he grades super easy. Study guides are online. DO THEM. Tests are quite easy if you do them. He is interesting. RECOMMENDED. =)
Loved going to Mr. Thompsons class. He always tried to make things exciting and tried to find new ways for us to understand what he was teaching. I highly recommend you take him.
He is BOMB!!!
awesome teacher. super easy
Mr. Thompson is a great teacher. He grades fairly, and is a sweetheart. He is quite easy to look at and is adorable. I VERY much enjoyed his class and cant wait to take soc 2. i highly recommend him! :]
Professor Thompson is fantastic. He's got a smooth intelligent swagg, and looks like a cuter version of Mark Wahlberg. He usually has a story or good example to explain the`material. His studyguides are very helpful and his assignments are few and very reasonable.I actually learned and retained things i his class.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND
... Very funny and interesting, boyishly charming and cute! Almost as cute as Mr. G, second ONLY to him. Teaches very well, reasonable work and testing. Dorky, but cute. You blush when he says your name!
Mr. Thompson its a good teacher and his class it very fun and he never boring and he always show you cool videos. however this class has alot of writing and a huge fianl paper its a 7 pages but it not hard but you have to work the papers to pass the class and the exam are more not hard.
He was easy and too bad he is married beacause he is hot. His tests are common sense and have papers due that are time consuming but a great professor to have.Take him.He's very entertaining and hot.
mr thompson is a fantastic teacher. probably the best i've ever had. he is fair and he makes the class enjoyable. if you do the study guides, the tests are easy. as long as you try on an assignment, he'll give you a decent grade. he is so sweet, not to mention handsome. :) definitely recommend him for soc 1 & 2!
Nice and good teaching methods. Right wing conservative.
very interesting lectures.class almost turns into a debate room at times making it very fun.very sweet teacher.final is boring, just make sure you do all of the work.
TOOK ONLINE! Easiest behave science you'll find. In a week- 2 discuss quest's + responses, article review, and test every 2 weeks. Tests- easy with book. If you need the class, this is probably the easiest you'll find.
Eric is such a great professor! He always uses real life experiences to keep the class interested! As long as you pay attention,participate and try on your assignments you will get an A. He also made Sociology so interesting! I loved this class!
Hey, handsome!!!!! his class is easy and his tests are easy. He looks like Mark Walburg.
Online class. This professor was refreshingly NOT liberal. He grades fair and consistant and provides feedback on discussions. I would highly reccommend this class to others.
What can I say...he's gorgeous. A hottie...His class was soooo fun. I loved it and I got an A. He requires a lot of the student but the test and assignments are easy as long as u study what u need to know. At least he tells the class what is going to be on the test and all of the answers. My favorite assignments were the violation project and monopoly in the classroom hehehe...most ppl who study get As and Bs. It's possible to get 100% on the tests too.
Took him for an online class and dropped it fast. Work is not hard, but he wants everything censored, or he will report you to the dean. Made whole semester worth 200 points... so if you miss an assignment it's going to hurt your grade a lot. Seemed too into himself and his own views, and not the students. And this is a SOCIOLOGY class.
I loved his class he is a really good teacher and he always made class interesting I dont think I was ever bored in his class I really enjoyed it. The tests are not hard if you study and the homework is not hard at all. he does a really good job of explaining exactly what he is looking for so if you pay attention you will do great :)
Great teacher! Class is interesting. Covers material well. Exams are not to hard, as long as you study. He's a handsome teacher, & I'm sure that helps you make an effort to come to class lol.
Took online. It's easy. Discussion posts, you have to reply to other students and 4 exams. And an easy essay about Animal Farm. Make sure to stay on topic for your discussion post, put effort into it and you will get A's on them. The tests are simple, straight out of the textbook. If you want an easy online class, this is a good one.
Found his online class a little frustrating because he doesn't give a lot of feedback. Discussion boards and written papers are bulk of grade. Tests right out of book. Challenging class but I found it very interesting. I would recommend
Took his 8-week online Sociology class. I found him to be condescending and not helpful at all! I dropped the class after the 2nd week. I am an "A" student. I would not recommend him to anyone unless you want to put up with rude emails.
He is a good professor, but honestly all really have to do is read the chapter and your good to go for the tests.
great teacher. easy. nice. would recommend him
THIS TEACHER IS AWFUL, WORST EXPERIENCE... HE DOES NOT ANSWER EMAILS YOU SEND TO HIM, SO HELP IS OUT OF THE QUESTION... HE WANTS THINGS DONE EXACTLY HOW HE SAYS OR HE GIVES YOU A STRAIGHT F NOTHING IN THE MIDDLE... HE DOES NOT CLARIFY WHAT HE PHYSICALLY WANTS YOU TO DO SO YOU CAN HAVE IT HIS WAY, AWFUL TEACHER, WASTE OF MY TIME
THIS TEACHER IS VERY COOL. HE IS SUPER FUNNY SO I RECOMMEND GOING TO HIS CLASS. I TOOK A HYBRID AND IT WAS A CLASS I LOOKED FORWARD TO GO TO. HIS TEST ARE SIMPLE IF YOU READ THE CHAPTERS. AND BELIEVE ME READ THEM CUZ HIS STUDY GUIDE SOMETIMES WONT HAVE A QUESTION THAT WOULD BE ON THE TEST SO READ THE CHAPTERS. HE IS A GREAT TEACHER,TRULY.
Seems like a cool teacher but i had a bad experience because i took an online summer class of his and i missed an assignment but made it up through extra credit and i missed a test because of the stupid lockdown browser thing he wanted us to download and i had difficulties with that, which i told him but he didnt really care and i came out with a F
BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD. HE IS FUNNY AND KEEPS YOU AWAKE IN CLASS. AWESOME TEACHER, TEACHES WELL AND ASSIGNAMENTS ARE EASY. RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER. =)
awesome teacher
This professor is absolutely phenomenal. His story's match perfectly with his lectures, thus giving you a personal attachment to your studies. I highly recommend anyone take him that needs or doesn't need sociology. Best college professor I have taken thus far.
Absolutely the best professor ever! He is the reason why I changed my major from Business to Sociology. He teaches with a passion and knows tons about the subject. I took 3 classes with him while at RCC! Not to mention he is super cute!! Everyone should take a class with him!
Very charming man. Learned a lot from his class in a personal and educational perspective. Class was a breeze, requires a lot of group work. 2 papers. DO YOUR READINGS PRIOR to next class for quizzes. I think we only had 4 tests. Pretty easy. Great way to discover YOURSELF.
His religious beliefs bled too much into his curriculum IMO. This class should've been called "Traditional Marriage & Christian Family Values" class. He paints feminism, marriage equality, & affirmative action in a bad light. He sometimes seems confused/disinterested when people talk to him. Everything is from the book. EASY CLASS. Poor teacher.
MR. THOMPSON MADE SOC. MORE THEN INTERESTING. I HAVE TO SAY I WILL BE TAKING HIS OTHER COURSES IN THE FUTURE. USE THE STUDY GUIDES AS SOON AS HE POSTS THEM. YOU WILL BE SURE TO GET STRAIGHT A'S ON THE EXAMS IF YOU DO. IF YOU DO A NORMS VIOLATION, GO FOR MAKING A DVD. PRETTY SURE YOU WILL GET AN A THERE TOO.HE BEST CLASS BY FAR.
Great if you want an EASY A. Otherwise it was boring, felt like i was back at high school level. Not much homework, study guide that was basically the exact test.
He is a great teacher in class, I think however his online courses need a little more of his attention and clarity.(I took both) and failed online. I recommend if you take this Professor get into his class you well enjoy the lecture and the comedy he adds too it. If there is anything you don't understand just ask him to clarify.
I highly recommend Mr. Thompson! The class is so interesting & helpful. If you do not like a professor that tells his beliefs on something, then take a different teacher, I found it refreshing listening to someone that had passion about his own life & the life of others. Came away w/ hope in marriage & raising children. Study guides important.
Great professor. Very interesting class and he takes a unique approach with lota od examples. You never get bored and you don't get much work. The study guides help A LOT on the tests. Easy A. Highly recommend.
Cool teacher, almost never any hw. Sometimes we had to do article reviews while using two definitions. He is very funny. Tests were easy as long as you study the definitions. No quizzes.
Good teacher overall. Easy assignments. Only two big papers. Funny and knows his stuff. Tests are easy (based on study guide). Gives extra credit and uses the book a lot. I highly recommend this teacher for sociology majors.
Good teacher overall. Gives out easy assignments and only two major papers. Testa are easy (based on study guide). Funny and knows his stuff. Uses the text book a lot. I recommend this class and teacher.
Good instructor. Tests are fairly easy but not too easy. One must study enough to understand material to get a sufficient grade.
He is a great teacher I took him for both his classes if you do the study guide you will pass the test point blank the only people who fail his class are the ones who dont show up or do the work
An awesome professor and an admirable man. That's that.
He is a very admirable and a family oriented man. He is very helpful and provides study guides for tests. As long as you do your work, its almost impossible to fail. He has been my most favorite instructor.
Really good for an easy A, but not if you are looking to learn something.
Loved this class!!! I highly recommend Thompson. Took his class online and I had so much fun! Take him if you want to learn the material and earn a good grade!
I highly recommend taking Professor Thompson! He is overall very laid-back and family oriented man. His class is fairly easy. Of course, you are not going to pass by just attending. Just do your fair amount of studying and you should be good to go. Would retake his class if I wanted to! Haha
great professor and always keeps the class interesting
I will has to disagree with all the comments the student posted for professor Thompson, this professor communicate very poorly, and his instructions were not clear. The exam questions were confused and unclear. This professor should not be teaching online classes. Taking his class was just a big mistake.
Great Teacher Makes you work for the grade but helps you understand and is easily approachable Over all if you do what he ask you will get the A
Took this class online as a fast course. At first seemed intimidating but once you get going, it's real easy! You do need to read the textbook but it's and learn terms. Thompson made the assignments fun and engaging! Definitely would recommend this for anyone looking to take soc1 or as an intro to online courses.
his class was very interesting and it was easy to approach him with any questions I had. I did have some problems with his test because not everything on the study guided covers the test what helps is reading the book.
Very fun class, tests are easy IF you do the study guide. There is some writing. But everything was easy.
I really enjoyed his class. While there was a considerable amount of reading required, it wasn't overwhelming. I found this course to be really interesting. Make sure you fill out his study guides prior to taking the tests, they will really help!
He made lectures interesting. Keep up on reading, turn in assignments, and at the very least answer the study-guides and you will be fine. Easy class, great teacher.
Professor Eric Thompson makes sociology so much fun. It was hard work but fun and great discussions . It required a lot of reading and mind work but very educational. The who class was based on the required class book, so you will need the book. There weren't to many test but 4 chapters at a time where complied into on test . The test weren't hard
Great teacher actually look forward to going to his class his class lectures are actually interesting the whole semester he puts a twist making class fun a couple essays lots of extra credit exams difficult of you don't have the book and study as long as you do the study guid you'll be fine highly recommend him though
Loved this class because of professor Thompson. I had taken sociology with a different instructor before but dropped it because the material wasn't interesting. Professor Thompson made the subject interesting and made me look forward to attending the class every day. Thompson also has a GREAT sense of humor. Study and you'll do well.
Professor Thompson is an outstanding individual. Considering it was my first time taking college, I told him that, and he was more than willing to show me the ropes and help me. He's very nice, fair, and gives clear instruction. I hope all my future professors instructors are like him! If you're going to take SOC 101, take it from his class!
Anyone who says this teacher isn't clear or thought the in class group quizzes were hard maybe shouldn't be taking college classes. He is crystal clear on what he wants and expects. Read the assignment, the info is all on there. follow his guidelines and it's cake.
Sorrie but I have to disagree with what everyone is saying. I took his soc 1 lecture class . Worst teacher I have ever taken. Most of the time he is talking about his 4 children and is really rude when you try to talk to him. He doesn't go over what he is going to have on the test. read the book really carefully . Don't take him !!!
I've taken Professor Thompson's class twice. Intro to Soc and Family/Relationships. I loved him, he's very engaging and helps all of the criteria relate to you. He is my favorite teacher at MVC and I would recommend him to everyone. You have to have the book for the study guides, if you finish the study guides you will get an A in the class.
As long as you do at least the minimum requirements, you'll pass. He offers a lot of extra credits and it really boosts your grade. He gives the study guide a week before the exam and the study guide is literally the same as the exam.
He is a very interesting professor makes the class understandable and short to the point, with real life examples. Read the book and there are group quizzes that help you with the tests. Loved the class and his enthusiasm.
Friendly but very conservative religiously and politically so pushes his anti-gay, anti-feminist, pro-gun, pro rightwing agenda using extremist "experts" & NRA propaganda as proof. When someone tried to correct his misinformation he passive/agressively derided them to the class. Got a good grade but hated his classes. Other soc profs are better.
Felt cheated by this professor. I wanted to learn Sociology not his agenda. Spent the whole semester pushing his rightwing/conservative agenda using obscure or extremist right-wing propaganda as "proof" without presenting mainstream experts. One woman in class nicely tried to correct a lie he told & he made fun of her the rest of the semester.
Mr. Thompson is amazing! He gives great interactive lectures that makes the class go by fast. His tests are multiple choice and are easy to study for with the help of a study guide with the exact questions. Definitely an easy A and I highly recommend him.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
90%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.04 avg changeRatings by Course
SOC1SOC2
5.0
(1)SOCIOLOGY2
5.0
(1)SOC10
5.0
(2)SOCIOABCD
5.0
(1)CLASSSECT
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SOC2350
5.0
SOC10
3.5
SOCIOABCD
3.0
SOC2274
3.0
SOCIO1
3.0