Charles Thomsen - American River College, Sacramento, CA

Professor: Charles Thomsen

Department: Geography

College: American River College, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG301
• 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:

GEOG301: there were labs in class except when it was a particularly difficult topic, a midterm, and a final. Material was explained as if his students were seasoned geographers - i.e students had no idea what he was talking about most of the time. I felt that students were afraid to ask questions due to negative responses. Can pass if study hard.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG392
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Field GEOG class. Although not required, he is vegetation heavy on scientific terms. You just have to participate and you will pass. All he is looking for is if you learned anything from the class. Must turn in field journal on trip on what you learned.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOG301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Two things, math should be a prerequisite. The other is U should take the lecture class at the same time or have had just taken it last semester. This class could be hard if u dont know what ur supposed to know before taking it. He will make sure u understand it tho even if it means spending two weeks on one topic. He is all about student success

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I do not recommend him specially if Geog is not your main major.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class unless you enjoy being scared to ask questions. If you ask any questions, he makes you feel stupid and doesn't give you an answer. You are basically left to figure it out on your own. If he has to explain anything he gets angry, does a bad job of describing it, and describes it to you like you are an annoyance to him

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DONT TAKE HIM. Extremely rude and sarcastic humorthat can rub many the wrong way. Poorly explains every lab and gets angry when people don't understand the material. His personality completely ruins his class because he regularly insults students and cusses. Thin skinned students beware!! You also have to buy the lab manual he wrote for 85 bucks!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the best professors I've ever taken. Actually managed to make geography, a loathed subject, really interesting! A lot of these reviews talk about his political views and that really scared me at first but it's worth saying that those beliefs are liberal, and he brings up some really amazing points. Loved his class and him!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOG301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Be Aware!!! if you don't take him as a lecture teacher for Geog then don't take him at all. He will curse at you in front of the whole class. He is rude and does not care weather you know what you are doing or no. You will go home with a headache and regretting ever taking his class. ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE IN HIS CLASS.!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The main grade comes from the tests that you take in class. 10% of the grade comes from doing online quizzes. The professor is very passionate about the subject he teaches and I enjoyed his lectures, however, very often he shared his political point of view and got off topic (not too professional). IF you are GOOD at taking exams, you'll do great

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thomsen is both awesome and awful. He knows so much about geography and is passionate about it, however he can be very rude and insensitive. The great side is that he's funny, class material is interesting and he does care. I think he just doesn't realize how rude he come across as. It's not an easy A class but not hard either.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're not an idiot this will be one the more interesting and entertaining classes you will take, if you are an idiot, it would still be pretty easy to pass. He really is passionate about getting his students to understand the material and uses different ways to get you to learn. Homework is light and he uses the EXACT same question's on test.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed taking this class! He's passionate about his job and you can tell. He is always willing to help his students during and after class hours. I ended up getting a B :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thomsen is really funny and passionate about the subject. Although, his lectures may sometimes go off track, which is okay, but the amount of information you need to learn is overwhelming. The test covers ALOT of information so be ready to study. He allows a 4x6 card to be used on the tests. Overall, this was a good class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG300
• 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 absolutely couldn't stand coming to class in the beginning of the semester I thought that Charlie was obnoxious. However, after some getting use to, I realize that professor Thomsen is really an awesome dude that has a lot to offer his students. Great teacher, I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOG301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Thomsen is terrible. He is rude, doesn't listen to the student, and goes on random tangents. He expects you to know what he's talking about, as if you were the one who graduated with a degree in this subject). He always complains that students don't pass his test and wonders why (it's because he is so awful).

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOG301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thomsen is awesome! He really cares about the class and his students. If you come to class, pay attention, and ask questions you will pass.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Thomsen is a hard professor for sure. Not to the point of being terrible, like most say on here. He wants every student to succeed and he will help ONLY those who want to succeed. Honestly though, if the student is not there to succeed, then what else can he do? Overall, he's an okay professor, but I'd take him again and study harder for the exams.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him! Worst pro I ever took

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good professor. He knows a ton about geography and is there to help If you ask him. Make sure you STUDY if you want a good grade. His review questions go right with the test. Loves lectures and he's super funny. I'd take him again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOGLAB301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst professor to ever walk this earth. I took his lab class only. He doesn't lecture, he expects you to know everything. 20+ labs and you have to do them by yourself. He doesn't grade them, just runs through it and marks them off. Two tests. My class average was a 36%. Don't take him! Not passionate about his job. Absolutely pathetic.