Thomas Famula - University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Professor: Thomas Famula

Department: Animal Science

College: University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ABI01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Had genuine care for his students. Went the extra mile to visit the various locations for the final and always made sure to be available to the student. Went and saw him years after taking his class and he made time to see me, set me up with an internship, and shared his oreos. Best professor ever.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANS001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Famula has probably been my favorite professor so far. He is clear about what information you are going to be tested on and he's really energetic about what he's teaching which makes it so much easier to come to class. Making flashcards really helped me learn the material. Do not skip class! Sometimes the podcasts don't work.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANS001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I was so happy I got Famula for his last year! It was a lot of information to be thrown at you but it was interesting so I didn't mind. Review the podcasts, if they turn out, and a lot of his questions are from the lectures so pay attention!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Famula is a really AWESOME professor. The way he gives lecture is just unbelievably amazing and can make you have a laughter while actually learning something. Also, he is a really great and nice guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANS001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Famula is a very engaging professor and the class was very worthwhile. I have learned the most in the class out of all the classes I have taken. Famula is always open to helping and his office hours are full of interesting information. There is quite a bit of memorization, but it is all about animals and other interesting topics.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you don't take this class, you're missing out. Whether it's for a GE or for your major, Famula is worth your time. He's funny, straightforward, and engaging. You really won't ever want to miss his class! It's also not hard and his tests are straight from his notes online and lectures. I've learned more applicable info than in any other class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

So his tests aren't actually tough as much as just crammer with TONs of info. The two papers he assigns are actually really cool. He's well renowned in his field and respected for it. He talks alot. What he writes on the board ends up on the test. Offers podcasts of class, but they don't always take so don't rely on them

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's a good professor. He will reply to your emails in a timely manner. His lectures are clear and concise. I appreciate that he writes on the board and talks at a good pace. Numbers matter. Every little fact that seems like a side fact can be tested on.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer and made my 10 am lectures bearable because of his great humor! Expect to take notes; ANS 1 does cover quite a bit of material. Luckily, he posts the podcasts so you can always listen to the lecture at home. His tests are not very tough (MCQ), though you definitely won't score well if you don't study. Oh and labs are super fun!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's fantastic. So, so fantastic. Enthusiastic, inspiring, funny, awesome. I wish he taught every class. So fun to interact with during office hours. Easy class for me because I'm quite well educated in animal science prior college, but I can see how it's hard.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The profile pic really doesn't do him any justice,he is way hotter in person. He is funny and I really enjoyed his lectures. The labs are a bit harder than lectures but are still pretty easy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As a non-major, I found the workload to be somewhat burdensome. I came in hoping to be interested by the material but it turned me off even more. Very enthusiastic, but his lectures will often be unorganized and go all over the place. Finding a study buddy to compare notes with for lecture and lab will help a lot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Hes a nice professor, but the class it hard. I would study for his midterms and final and I would still end up with a bad grade. We had two papers, I would beg my TA for help and both of those papers I received a C and I began early on them. Quizzes were doable. He was disorganized which made me confused. Lectures were not that fun.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Famula is an amazing professor. He makes lectures fun and the material easy to understand. The papers were ridiculously long and complicated and the tests were challenging but it is completely worth it if you want an amazing professor. I'm just sad I wont be able to take another class with him. Highly recommend!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Possibly the best class that you will ever take at UC Davis!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's impossible to say anything negative about Famula. His classes were in the morning, but you don't even want to ditch. He makes the learning fun, interesting, and will make you laugh every lecture without effort. You'll come out knowing the material and smiling, I guarantee it! He was the one who made my first quarter survivable. Thankyou Famula

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great prof, very clear, if you study its a pretty easy A - just make sure to writetype everything he says during lectures. No book! It's also just a fun class in general, I'm not an animal science major and I enjoyed it a lot.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Famula is so passionate about the course it has inspired me to continue pursuing animal science as a major. He presents the material in a clear yet entertaining way that makes it easy to comprehend. My interest with in the material never diminished. Wish I could take it again!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANIMALSCIENCE
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

STUDY

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best Class At UC Davis.