Tom Swan - Siena College, Loudonville, NY

Professor: Tom Swan

Department: Psychology

College: Siena College, Loudonville, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH255
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE TOM! I took him for both PSYC101 and PSYC255 and he's the best professor at Siena. He is very passionate about what he does, tests you exactly on what he tells you and even provides study guides. It's very easy to talk to him and will extend test dates/assignments if you ask. 2 Mini-Projects, 3 Exams, and Quizzes based on readings.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PYSCH100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE TOM! Hands down best professor Ive ever had. His lectures are amazing & you can tell he loves what he does. So down to earth & relatable. Only one essay which he will give you an extension on. Tests are fair, notes & textbook readings cover it all. You don't have to read the textbook but it has multiple choice q's that he puts on tests

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC490
• 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:

Tom is so great! Very nice and very easy-going. If you do the hw (very short and easy) you get 10/10 for it. The tests are straightforward and he gives you a study guide which is very helpful. He doesn't take attendance so if you skip nbd just ask someone in class what you missed (its usually not much). I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC255
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the best Psych professors when it comes to the advanced classes. Really interesting, easier grader, and allows for students to actively participate. Tests aren't too difficult and as long as you do the readings you're all set!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FYSM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you can take Tom, do it! He's extremely caring, funny, and genuinely cares about his students. He respects students and in return everybody loves and respects him as a prof. He's pretty tough on essays, but is always willing to give extensions and always provides feedback to help you.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY225SEXBEHAV
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love Tom Swan! He actually makes going to class so worth it. His classes are always interesting, funny, and clear. He works with you on deadlines and assignments and just makes the class overall fun. I took sexual behavior with him and if it's offered, jump on that - it was the best class I've ever taken and it is very easy to get an A

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC255
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

An all around fantastic professor. Very passionate about what he teachers, cares about teaching you more than giving you a grade, but grades very easily. Fun to be around, amiable, and willing to help if needed. Made class enjoyable, knows his stuff, and has interesting stories that takes him on tangents sometimes. Would definitely take again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The four exams and two essays you have to do are all extremely easy to get As on. Tom is really good about extending deadlines if you ask him to. Overall, he is a really awesome professor to have. He is only unfair in his participation grading. This brought me down a letter grade. I wouldn't take him again because of that.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HONORSPSYCH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really liked that Dr. Swan laid out exactly what he wanted and how to produce the work he wanted to see. It required effort and critical thinking but if you follow his guidelines, you learn a lot and do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great professor

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tom is a great professor. I'm not even a Psych major but took another Psych class after having him for Intro last year. He focuses on getting you to actually understand the material rather than memorize a bunch of useless info to spit back on an exam. He's kind of a strange guy but as long as you get past that his class is really enjoyable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Swan is pretty cool. Theories of Personality was an interesting class with him. His tests are fair and he gives you a study guide to study from. Alot of what he asks on them comes from class discussions but attendance is not mandatory. He's a bit hard to get into contact with but overall, I'd recommend taking a class with him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PYSCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think he's a really cool guy, but his tests are a lot harder then the rest of the comments make it seem. If you don't have a good history of biology his class is really hard to keep up with because he requires you to know A LOT for the tests. If none of it is review it's really difficult.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FYSM53
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tom Swan is a great professor. He really takes the time to help his students out. He holds fun class discussions on the many readings that we had to do. Numerous essays throughout the year but he will always give an extension. Pretty fair grader. Overall awesome teacher. Probably one of the easiest for freshman seminar.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Tom Swan is a nice man. He makes the class enjoyable MOST of the time with fun and interesting discussions; however, there are sometimes uncomfortable and inappropriate conversations. He can be a tough grader, but is often fair. Generously gives extensions. Gives A LOT of reading and essays.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FYSM53
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tom is a wonderful person and professor. Super easy grader, will give you an extention 100% the time if you ask for it. Class is interessting and fun. Great guy, gets sick a lot so class is cancelled frequently. Really funny and super nice. Would definately take him again

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Tom is a very nice teacher who is understanding, he will give extensions if you ask. He understands you have other work to do. Also tom does assign homework all most every night but the homework you do helps alot when you try to write your essays. Overall great teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FYSM53
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Outstanding and wonderful professor! He's very understanding and a good listener. He is always willing to help anyone and gives them time for their work. The class is very friendly and it is not like any other classes. The class may be challenging, but it's worth it. He always has a positive attitude! Great teacher, definitely suggest him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FYSM53
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tom Swan is a great teacher who is so helpful,and so nice. He is my favorite tecahers. He is very understanding, gives extensions often, and goes above and beyond to help his students. There is not too much work, and there are no tests. Tom is a great teacher who I definately would reccommend.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FOUND105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, and an amazing man. Tom is very down to earth and has a great relationship with his students. He made me want to learn, and I found myself thinking of the subject matter outside of the classroom. I Would definitely recommend taking a class with Tom.