Thomas Rhoads - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Thomas Rhoads

Department: Economics

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's as nice as an elementary school teacher. He has no ego and is easy to approach. Tests are HARD and really makes you work for your test grades. There are no curves. Don't expect to come into his office and he takes your pencil to write out the problems for you. He'll verbally explain it but when it comes to drawing graphs it's up to you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rhoads is an excellent guy and professor. However his class was relatively difficult as are the concepts. His tests are very hard, the concepts learned in class must be evaluated in a way that you weren't taught in class. He counts up to 3 attendance points per class, and it is a total point class... SO GO! The final is not cumulative!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rhoads is a very nice man, just not the best teacher the class is very hard and you have to work super hard for your grade. 3 exams and quizzes are online. Showing up every class helps because you get a point for clicker questions!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON375
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rhoads is a good professor, but expects too much. Considering that this class wasn't a CORE ECON class, he graded way too harshly. Was not happy that I studied SO HARD for the final & it was way harder than it had to be. This guy grades so harsh too, like his papers are difficult to answer & at one point in the semester I stopped aiming high

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rhoads is okay. Hes really nice and respected but he told our class at the end that grades will be curved, and they werent. His exams are very very difficult so study a lot. Theres no way anyone in my class got an A. Exam averages were below 75% every time. Worked so hard to only get a B. There are easier professors. Avoid if you can.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Rhoads is a really cool guy. Tests can be difficult, you have to study and put the work in. Quizzes are easy and he grades attendance using the clicker. Study for the exams and youll be fine. Accessible outside of class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON204
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you find economics interesting, you'll like Rhoads. If you don't like economics, then you might find the class rather difficult. He's fair and his tests, homeworks, and online quizzes are predictable and manageable. He made the class interesting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Some students complain that he grades too tough, but they often turn in poor work. The tests are moderately difficult, but the homework and position papers also factor heavily in the grade. Attendance isn't mandatory, and only about 25% would show up on a Friday afternoon. He is a good professor and will round up grades at the end.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The pros: few extra credits, many papers and home works to approve grade. Puts his lectures up on line. Always there to help. Cons: 1 test and final. He expects professional level written papers average one these for my class has been 30s/50 points. Don't bother googling his hw you'll still get 30/50. His tests opinion based, know the material.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class isn't an easy A but it is a rewarding class. There are lots of online quizzes that are somewhat challenging. Tests are very manageable IF you study. Definitely get the textbook it helps so much. He uses the clicker in class every day so if you don't show up to class you automatically lose 1.5 points on your grade. Overall he's amazing!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

dr. rhoads is a good teacher. Sometimes his real world examples are a bit complex and confusing but he still gets his point across. for sure one of the better teachers i have this semster

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very tough class but will pass if you work hard for it. He is always available to answer questions and is a great lecturer. He really cares about his students understanding the subject and encourages critical thinking.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm an environmental science major so this class was required but way out of my normal mindset. It was very difficult for me to understand sometimes but Rhoads is respectful, helpful and makes a relatively disinteresting subject interesting and relatable. Expect to write papers on current subjects and lots of critical thinking. Class fills up fast!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy single-handedly made me commit to economics as my major. If you're really involved you'll really enjoy him as a professor. He's passionate and will help you out one on one anytime you need to if he's available. If you're an econ major, take him and baetjar and you won't be able to not enjoy the subject at any point.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rhoads is an amazing professor. He knows a lot about Economics and helps translate it into something that college students can more easily understand. He made Economics interesting for me. He gives four test, clicker questions, and quizzes every one or two weeks. If you go to class and take notes and study for the exams, you'll get an A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class and you will learn a lot. I could not have asked for a better professor. You have a new online quiz about once every week and 4 in class tests throughout the semester. Very happy and knowledgeable guy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rhoads is the best professor and advisor I have ever had at any college. He is so smart, but really breaks everything down to make it more understandable. He is very approachable, friendly and nice. His classes are not easy A's, but if you put the effort into them you will do well. I wish he taught more Econ courses so I could have him again!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Nice person but tests are so much harder than lecture. Please use book, it's definitely useful. Weekly online quiz, 3 exams

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON370
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Anybody who is interested in economics and sports should take this class. He's a fair grader and its interesting material. The essays are fun to write because they are your opinions. I liked this class, def one of the more fun econ electives here at towson.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rhoads is the best teacher i have had at Towson University. He knows economics so much and really cares about every student. I went to so many office hours with him and feel like he can help you with anything. TESTS ARE HARD BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE! Clicker questions are easy points. 10 online quizzes which are not bad as well. PLEASE TAKE HIM!