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OK...can I say this was the hardest thing ever! I worked my maximus gluttus off in this class and barely passes.He is willing to do whatever it takes to help you,so stop by his office,it shows you are concerned with your grade and will pay off in the end
I made a 100 on everything in his class. He gives you the definitions on the internet and a curve. It is not that hard to do good if you just STUDY!!!! I love his tests, class is boring, but so is the material.
He is a great lab professor! I highly recommend him. He is very thourough with the explinations and is very helpful.
He must thing that everybody in the class already has a PhD because he was speaking Greek to me. The days of the short answer tests are over.
He doesn't give multiple choice tests, but all the study materials are online for you. If you really study, you can do well. He explains everything really well and is always willing to help you.
His tests are really hard, you just have to study.. he is willing to do whatever it takes to help you. If you are struggling go talk to him he will help you. He is very understanding and very nice. He would have to be my favorite teacher even know the exams are CRAZY!!
His test are exteremly hard. You have to start studying for them weeks in advance. But he is very helpful and keeps encouraging you to do well on his test.
Thompson was a great professor. His test are based on what the Anatomy and Phisiology course is based on...Definitions and knowing how the body functions. He's very helpful if you are confused. He does know the material, excellently!!!
I didn't like his way of teaching and testing at all. It is almost impossible to pass his class. Unless, ofcourse, you are great at remembering definitions word for word. That is all his test are. Not really any comprehension. He's not good at all.
Take Dr.Pitts instead
I thought that his tests were impossible. I don't feel like I have learned anything from the class. I don't feel that it is learning if you only have to cram and then regurgitate the info.I really did not like the class.
Only serious nurses should take his class! He does give anyone else a chance at studying anatomy as a subject rather than a clinical practice.
Dr. Thompson is a sweet and extremely intelligent man. He wants everyone to do well, it's just really hard to do so. You can't slack off by any means and practically memorize his "study guides" that are online. Don't take him if you are looking for an easy way out!
Very good teacher. He definetly knows his stuff. However this is not a class that you can just skip and not study for. You have to work at it. He gives you an online review for each test which has everything on it that he puts on the test. Its a lot of studying,but it is possible to do.
Really nice
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. IT IS EXTREMLY HARD! TRY TO AVOID IT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE! knows his stuff, just not "teacher material"
This class was completey boring. He had monotone, so it was hard to keep focus on the notes and information..rather than do something more of your liking. I recommend Gilbert Pitts instead.
I thought that his test were extermely hard. It was impossible to study everything and retain it all. Way to much info to remember. I recommend anyone but him.
I understand Dr. Thompson is difficult in lecture but he is AWSOME in lab. He lets you really early in most cases! He's really sweet just do your work and don't shoot out the door as soon as your done with the experiment!!!
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the class is hard i study for his test a week or 2 in advance a still fail his test.. he does know his stuff but i really belive that there is to much material on a test.
Never take this class with Dr. Thompson
If you have to take Anatomy and Physiology lab, you need to get him. Don't take his lecture class! Just lab. He has the easiest grading policy: You can bomb both practicals, but if you make A's on all the homework, you should still have an A.
Thompson's tests take a lot of studying to make a good grade. I am a good student and I made over a 100 in that class. You get the first 10% off on his exams and he helps you out on your final to give you the best grade. He is really fair and helpful and his labs are a lot of fun. I am going to take his classes next semester.
Dr Thompson is a hard teacher if you don't test well. His test consist of nothing but terms and diagrams. He is very boring in lecture and I don't recommend taking this class under him.
I had him for 2011, and took him for 2021, he is the best lab teacher. He really wants to make sure his students are learning the material. He is also the easiest to reach for help after class time. He is just so great at coming in at different view points on the material depending on the students needs!
Do not take him for lecture. No matter how hard you study for the tests, you never know all the material. Very available and helpful in giving you extra time to study, but tests are VERY hard.
he is a hard teacher and his tests are extrememly difficult. be prepared for a lot of memorizing of definitions and studying. he is an awesome lecturer and teacher and is extrememly difficult. he knows his stuff and wants u to do the same.
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he is a very intellgent person he know his stuff his lab is great he is willing to help you anytimene, he is always available to his student an easy A if you know your material and study
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Dr. Thompson knows what he is talking about, however, I think he has trouble explaining exactly what he is trying to teach. I did not have him for the lab, but I heard he was a lot better in lab than in the actual class. His tests are mainly vocabulary so if you want to pass read the vocabulary over and over and over again!!!
He expects a lot out of his students. His tests are vocabulary, listing, and diagrams. They are very difficult but if you study you have a chance of doing well on them. Be prepared to study a lot.
He knows his stuff! He tries to help but fails to do so! He gives you all the material for his tests but you have to know definitions like websters. If you have memory like a computer take him if not then try someone else!
I never had LECTURE but his lab which i did well in.I watched him eat lunch alot and grade lecture tests which looked very hard but are passable if you study. if i had taken it i wouldve had an A+ haha. (he's laughing). Hey, hes just trying to produce well-informed professionals! Miss u Dr. T, and old Schiller too. Keep driving the slaves! peaceout
This guy is extremely hard. Extremely. Tests are not multiple choice. Ever. Not one single question. And he grades harshly. And the reviews for studying the test are ridiculous. Not even half of the review is on the test, but if you don't study the review, you have absolutely no chance in passing it. Don't take this guy unless you are a genius.
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I had him for Lab, which wasn't bad. You had to do your work and study the exams are all multiple choice. Homework every week but you have over a week to do it. A little dull but overall not bad for Lab. DON'T take him for lecture though!
Horrible tests, he knows his material very well, and the lectures are alright. But I guess he must expect you to focus on his class and only his class. He makes you memorize about 100-200 terms per chapter and usually 4 chpt tests. Very Very few pass his class, like a 80% end up retaking the course with different professor. DONT take w/him!!!
He knows his material. His lectures weren't so bad, at times he could be a little monotone, but overall it wasn't so bad. Test are pretty hard though, make sure you memorize the ENTIRE study guide to get a good grade.
he's an awsome professor he knows what he's talking about and has always answered any questions in class, and doesnt make you feel dumb. His tests are extremely hard though,but all you have to do is study the (huge) study guides and youll pass start studying for the 1st test the 1st day of class, and the 2nd test right after you finish the 1st
I really like Dr. T as are person but I had to withdrawal from the lecture because it was ridiculously hard!!!! RIDICULOUS!
Very nice person, though not a push over and definitely does not have low expectations.
TERRIBLE CLASS AND PROFESSOR!! Lectures are monotone, incomprehensible, and boring! Test are exremely difficult even when you study! However you are allowed to take another test if the first one was bad. That doesn't work though because when I took it over half the class failed!!!!!!! DO NOT TAKE HIM WATSOEVER!!!!
I recently took Dr. T class and it was the most hardest class i have taken so far. I really enjoy maybe because of i enjoy the challenge of trying to pull an A. I had to drop his class because of personal issue and i failed 1 test and made a D on the other. DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU DO NOT LIKE TO BE CHANLLEGE. His class is a class u ned to tak alon
I recently took Dr. T class and it was the most hardest class i have taken so far. I really enjoy maybe because of i enjoy the challenge of trying to pull an A. I had to drop his class because of personal issue and i failed 1 test and made a D on the other. DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU DO NOT LIKE TO BE CHANLLEGE. dnt take this class with others classes
This guy is the hardest teacher I have ever had to take.You do not need to listen to him cause anything he say will not help you for the 5 exams he give you.Your grade is based only on these 5 exams and they are not easy by any means. If you care about a GPA then I would not advise taking this guy. Will put you to sleep also.
His class is very difficult, and you are expected to memorize and comprehend hundreds of definitions over the semester. If you can do that, then class is a breeze, but it's alot harder than anything I could've ever imagined. You must study 2+ hours a night to ace his class. Take at your own risk.
He is a very good lab teacher. He goes over the slides the slides for a while and then you do your lab and leave whenever. The work you have to do is easy and if you need help he is there. There are two practicals and everything that is going to be on them he puts on his web site. So take him for lab, not lecture!
take him if you are able to memorize the anatomy book and also the hundreds of definitions word for word. tests were so hard! most didn't show up for final. very nice man, he understands that not everyone can handle his challenges.
Great lab professor. Makes sure students understand information. Come to class, and study.
This class is a challenge but a challenge that is well worth the work. You will take away so much well learned information that will be very useful later in your career. He is very helpful and goes out of his way to ensure each student is successful! He is awesome and you will learn the material well!
For the first test, I studied my butt off. I missed 19 points and had the second highest grade in the class. What does that tell you? He's a helpful man, but his lectures are not very helpful when it comes to the test because it's 90% definitions. Good luck, because it's a lot of work.
Friendly, helpful in lab and lecture, open to anyone who needs it. USE THE STUDY GUIDE! If you are a nursing student you will appreciate the information later.
Very nice prof, but this is a difficult class. He expects the entire book to be memorized, and his test are not an easy task consisting of mostly vocabulary. His lab expectations are similiar, so be warned: prepare to study a lot if you desire at least a B.
Sweet man, he just tends to speak in monotone. I think that he is just fed up with students not caring, but he has a lot of patience. His lectures sometimes don't reflect on the exams, but he provides a thorough studyguide and if you study it you will do well.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! You will only have to retake it. Save your money and choose a different professor even if he is your only choice. He gives us 400 words and some chapters have even more than that to learn. Not to mention all of the drawings, lists, and description parts he has on the study guide. Almost everyone fails his class!!!!
Warning: Study guides for exams are available on his website. They are atleast 100-200 pages each when printed! Start reading the text book BEFOR the first day of class, and be prepared to do NOTHING but STUDY! Most people fail his class, like myself. If you aren't ready DO NOT TAKE IT! Was a waste of my time and money! Nice person, horrible class!
Dr. Thompson is a great person, but his teaching methods are not very helpful. Study guides for tests are ridiculously long! No multiple choice on tests, just writing in definitions and drawing. VERY difficult
Half the class dropped after the first test out of 100 maybe 30 were left. You will not know what is on the test, there is NO multiple choice. Attendance is taken daily although attendance to lectures were pointless. He expects students to work as hard as a grad student! Don't waste your time. I wish I hadn't.
If there are any thoughts in your mind that are leading you towards taking this class...cast them out immediatly. Not only were his lectures completely useless but attendance was mandatory and forget about passing the tests let alone the class his study guides are at least 400 words and you have about a week to memorize a paragraph for each term.
Thompson is a very good teacher. There is alot of material,but anything you dont understand he will explain. His office is always open. His website and study guides are very helpful.It is possible to pass even with an A. If you are not willing to put the time in you might as well no even take a&p.no matter who your teacher is, you will fail!
Unless you have a ridiculous photographic memory DO NOT take his lecture! You will fail. His tests are set up like this:16 2pt "questions" which are words that you must know the entire definition to, 32 1pt def. that you must know the word for, about 5 or 6 sketch & label/description questions. Study guide? 300 def. & 10-25 lists/pictures. DONT!!
If there was a zero for easiness...Thompson would get it. His class is almost impossible and I would not recommend it unless this is your only class. He will help you soo much though and his class will help you learn SOO much. Just be careful with your schedule.
Dr. Thompson is amazing. His exams aren't hard if you study. It's college people, you HAVE to study. He has the study guides on his website and ALL of the exam questions will come from there...word for word. I mean Anatomy isn't suppose to be easy. but he is willing to help. He's EXTREMELY nice and knows his material very well. I def. recommend
Do not take this class if you are not willing to work for your grade. Dr. Thompson's test are very diffult and require a great amount of effort. The class is not an easy A and you get what you work for. Dr.Thompson is very helpful and allows re-takes. Just be prepared to study alot!
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. It is very hard and you have to have a photographic memory to pass it has no multiple choice test and all essay you must memorize everything if you wanna pass i think maybe 4 people passed out of the 80 in there and half just stopped coming because they knew they would fail. I would not take him over!!
His tests were impossible to study for. There are like 300 to 400 definitions you have to learn because you do not know which ones are going to be on the test. When it comes to the test you have to know word for word definitions or you will get points counted off. He is a very helpful professor though. He helped me get a W after the W/F day.
Dr. Thompson is extremely hard. I would not recommend taking him.
Dr. Thompson is extremely committed to his students actually learning and mastering the material, his tests are thorough and require you to put in the time. Unless you are a brainiac, you will have to fully apply yourself. He's very fair and extremely helpful and interested in your success as a student and in life. I suggest him if you are serious.
Very hard teacher i plan on dropping the class b/c like others on here said his tests r hard to study for. he gives a study guide w 30 pages of def. and 30 pages of possible test questions(i printed it off)i know this is not an easy class but he was def not my learning style nor did the study "guide" help condense so much info! taking Dr.taylor now
omg!! don't do it!!
nice class. he is helpful but has a bad attitude. boring slides but labs are fun and easy. there r lab reports and weekly quizzes online that are long but found answers on google. better at lab then lecture so if you have 2 take this he really isn't bad. i enjoyed lab way more then lecture. if you have a question about an answer he gives you credit
Dr. Thompson is a very caring and intelligent man, but his lecture course is ridiculous. It is the most stressful class I have ever taken. It is impossible to study for the tests, and his study guides are usually over 100 pages long. His lab is fine, but for your own sanity, DO NOT TAKE HIM FOR LECTURE!
I had him for lab last semester and I'm stuck with him for lab and lecture this semester. His class is hard and I dread going.
Dr Thompson is an excellant teacher! His tests are hard, but once you figure out how to prepare for them it is completely do-able. You do have to work hard for your grade, but its worth it to really know the material. I would recommend him to anyone who REALLY wants to learn A & P, those just looking for a good grade, take someone else.
i love you doctor thompson...but this class is insanely hard. he is a great guy but his tests are definitions and about 100 pages long.
I had Dr. Thompson for A&P1 lab and loved him! He expects you to learn the material. There are weekly quizzes along with D2L HW and lab reports but if you do the work, attend class, and study for the practicals you will pass. He expects alot out of a student, but it isn't unrealistic, for lab anyways.
He is a very understanding and helpful teacher. If you are serious about being in the medical field as your profession, he is the teacher to have. He is very hard, but there is a lot a medical professional needs to know. If you can't understand that this class is highly important to your career, take an easier teacher.
He is a very hard teacher. I would not recommend taking him unless you want to fail. He is a nice guy but his test are impossible to pass.Do NOT take him for LECTURE!
Dr.Thompson is a great teacher. He is very knowledgable about the subject matter. Not only do you learn a and p, you learn the clinical significance of the material. His tests are fill in the blank, which is difficult, but makes you learn the material. If you want an easy A this is not the class.Take him if u want 2 learn the material and apply it.
Lectures non-stop all class with tons of details. Tests are somewhat hard; you have to study for the short answer and essay. Is not tolerant of others' viewpoints if they conflict with course material.
He is super hard. Don't get me wrong, he is very detailed with the information he gives, but the tests are super hard. And the tests are the only things that make up your grade. The tests aren't multiple choice and he wants to you write paragraphs. Take him if you want a challenge.
Loved Dr.Thompson for Lab! Most labs are taught by a GA, but actually being taught by a professor was so helpful. I feel like Dr.T prepared me well for both lab practicals. He also is always willing to help and responds to emails immediately. I hear he is difficult for lecture, but for lab I would definitely recommend him!
None of his tests are multiple choice. Studying at least 15 hours a week is a must. He is very understanding if you talk to him, but his course is very challenging.
Dr T is very intelligent, but he doesn't do well in lecture applying that knowledge in a practical way for those of us going into the medical field. His tests are insanely hard and he doesn't really provide a lot of direction on what to focus on. In lecture he criticized students for being wrong. So many students drop and fail...beware!
I received an A in thompsons class. HOWEVER, I put atleast 2 hours a day into studying for his class. If you don't study a lot, you will not do well. You cannot guess on his tests, which forces you to learn the material. I can say that I acquired an unbelievable amount of information that will stick with me for a long time and benefit me.
He definitely knows his material and expects you to. Designed for lecture/lab each time but really its a 2 hour lecture with a couple labs on Fridays. Most labs are on your own at home. Grades hard. Labs are the easiest part. Study!About 8 chapters per test. Tests are hard. Have 2 presentations. Final is ALL written and different from other tests.
I love Dr. T. He is a very challenging prof, espcially on tests, so study. However listen to him, even when he goes off on his tangents, becuz you will learn so so much and you won't get an opportunity to listen to someone this intelligent talk about what they love very often. There are 2 presentations but they are interesting topics.
Dr. T is a man who knows his biology. Very passionate about students understanding that evolution is a theory and it is essential to understanding the natural world. He gives lasting examples that I will carry with me the rest of my Career. If you are a pre-professional I do not recommend his class. I do recommend his class if you are in Biology
Dr. T is great. He is a nice guy who really cares that you learn, but he can be a bit wordy and long winded. You really should go to every class, pay attention, and try to participate. If you don't try and you don't study (A LOT) then you won't pass. The tests are hard, but manageable. Nice guy, hard class.
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Attendance Mandatory
33%
Textbook Required
100%
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AP2011
5.0
(2)BIOLOGY1010
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(1)BIOL20102020
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BIO20102011
5.0
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