Tom Thorner - Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Professor: Tom Thorner

Department: History

College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CANHIST1114
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he passed me, so i like him hard class unless you are very dedicated and put in effort for everything

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

save yourself and do not take his class - he knows his stuff - rude - goes wayy to fast - makes the female students feel awkward with his sexist comments

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

dont take his class! he is rude and does not listen to what students have to say. if you say the wrong answer, he gets offended. very tough marker, basically need to write every little detail

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS1113
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take his class if you want to waste your time, and money and fail. Definitely do not recommend taking his class at all.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

you get your mark based on one midterm, one essay, and a final exam, he partially gives u the answers for the exams which are nice but when it comes to his marking then it is the hardest thing ever. he wants all your answers VERY detailed and if it isnt then you will fail. he also goes very fast during lectures. i wont not recommend him at all!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CANHIST1114
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super great! He really cares if his students succeed. Awesome guy!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS1114
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I regret taking this class with Tom as he speaks way too fast through lecture and expects students to write down everything he has to say during this time. Don't get me wrong he is a nice professor, but he does not explain what he expects on the essay or the midterms. Also, he marks some points wrong on the exams even though he taught them to us.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS114
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

highly regret taking this class, i have never done so horrible. I spent day and night studying for his exam for a good week with my 3 classmates but everyone in the class did so horribly he is such a hard marker. His essay criteria makes no sense. if you take his class be prepared to write 10 pages filled with notes every class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CANHIST1114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't have slides, and talks quickly while giving information. He also goes back and forth while giving the notes making it hard to organize. He gives the questions for all exams in the beginning of the semester, and each day of class answers 1 of the questions. You can show him your notes before hand and he will mark what you need for an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class for an elective but I regret it. He is a REALLY hard marker, and if you think you can take this class and not show up, you will NOT pass. It's really heavy on lectures, and his slides aren't uploaded and everything is basically lecture based. Highly recommend you not to take it if you wish to get an easy mark. Hard marker too.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures really fast, hard to follow, don't bother writing everything down, just answer the questions that will be on the exam as he gives them to you on the very first class of the semester. Make sure you do the readings as that's how he gives out participation marks which are worth 10% of your final grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST11131114
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tom is great! hard to keep up with his lectures because he talks really fast, BUT you can always put up your hand to slow him down. After his lecture he gives you a chance to go over what he just said if you missed anything. Also he gives all the exam questions at the start of the semester. Don't be afraid to go over things with him outside class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST11131114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found Tom to be a very knowledgeable and respectable prof. He's also very helpful during office hours. Lecture heavy and tends to ramble but you can just let him know if that's the case. He gives you exam questions first class and each lecture is based on a question of the midterm so you're prepared from the beginning. He's a great prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS1113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom made History so interesting. You need to show up to every class to take notes for the exams.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is one paper, midterm and a final. You need to go to class in order to pass! Class participation is a must! He doesn't put his slides online so you need to take notes in class. He tells you all the questions on the midterm and final the first day of class. He will help you if you ask! lectures are very interesting! He is a tough marker.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tom is a pretty amazing prof! I never really liked history in high school but by the way Tom teaches it, it became interesting and therefore, a great class to come to. Taking down the twenty points for each class is key to getting an A on his tests. He expects everyone to read a chapter every week which is reasonable h/w.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST3313
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom is not an easy marker, he expects you to read a great deal and his papers are brutal. However after taking his classes I felt more prepared to be able to discuss things and to think critically. IF, you're looking to take history as major or a minor then take him. He sets a good standard. If this is just a elective, then be warned.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST4497
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this class for an elective credit, wish I choose more wisely. It's poorly structured and dull. I expected a upper level class to encourge critical thinking but he just wants to you repeat the information back at him. Ut was only interesting because students did all the lecturing via presentations- or when they could get a word in edge wise.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS114
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom Thorner is not worth your time or money. Very boring lecturer even though he is passionate about his subjects. He gives way too much information regarding the subjects and claims that it will earn you credit on exams even in point form but doesnt give marks that reflect this. Yet he does not provide PPT slides online nor is a good speaker.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST11131114
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tom is an amazing Prof, as long as you are not lazy. You do need to take good notes and study hard but he gives you the exam questions on the first day of class. Take good notes every class answers a certain question. If you take good notes and put in the effort to study you are quarenteed an A. I am on my third class with Thorner, & always A's!