Thomas Jackson - University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

Professor: Thomas Jackson

Department: Chemistry

College: University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

What a jerk!! I had Jackson by mistake. I started with another teacher, but my original teach had a heart attack in the middle of the semester, perfect timing, I know, and I WAS passing at the time- when the class has about 140 students in it. Then in comes Jackson, who also happened to be my advisor at the time, for Pre-Med, and he starts teaching us ORGANIC Chem in a Chem 100 class. I eventually had to drop and I dropped last minute. By that time there were about 25 ppl left in the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Basic chemistry course. Sure, he talks condescending to this class because he thinks most aren't too intelligent. He gives plenty of bonus, however, and you can drop a test. If you take notes, start studying the material from the start, and come to class you'll do quite well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hrd as heck this man makes me want to stream if you have a lot of free time and you love chem Then take him.Although the class is difficult in the end you will know chenistry very well if chemistry is your major i would suggest him becaue you will lean alot

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jackson is a tough cookie. I recommend taking Jackson only if you have no other choice. If you take him, definitely study the test packets. Some questions on the quiz & exams come from this material. He will give help after class but he is a bit of a smart-ass. I dropped him b/c I took the placement exam and passed which he prepared me for.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• 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:

Easiest Chem class I've ever had. Dr. Jackson explains everything to the smallest detail. He answers student's questions in a calm and helpful way. I even called him at home once and talked with him for an hour about a homework problem. Clearly an expert; he is the best in the field. Dr. Jackson improved my Good Organic Chemistry Terminology.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i loved dr.jackson's class. there was only 2 things i did not like. 1- we never used the book, so that was 120 bucks wasted, the other is that i'm in chem 131 now, and i take very few notes, because jackson taught it well. -that being said i'd take his class again!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class. Dr. Jackson is very difficult to understand at times. My best advice would be to LEARN Dimensional analysis and study the test packets, most of the test questions come from that packet, but do know how to work out the problems. The bonus pts (dimensional analysis) will come in very handy at the end of the semester, 10 pts each!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super Easy class... he gives you the tests to study and you get boocoo bonus points!!! i learned all this stuff from high school... i was like only freshman in the class and i did fine!! and go to the S.I. meetings... a teacher is there to tell you the answer if you are wrong... we worked out all the tests!! easy!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

First, if you make a B in his class you have learned a lot. That being said, quite possibly the worst teacher I have ever had. Not only that during advising told me that I would not get into pharmacy school, since then I have been accepted. Pretty strong words from a guy who does absolutely no chemistry research why is he still there.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Oh my gosh this class killed my GPA. I've never made a grade like this in my life and I was constantly surprised by his tests. The only way to ace the class is to study over 40 hours a week.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

not good

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CH201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is awful. Hard tests and not very helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not very helpful!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are willing to put up with a very demeaning professor then by all means take him. He makes you feel stupid for the questions you ask. If you ask him to work a problem from the test he will grumble that he's "already gone over the material so you should know it". He also gets off track during lecture. Plus he is very cynical.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows chemistry to a tee. Unfortunately, he loves to make people feel really stupid by ridiculing them in front of the whole classroom no matter what kind of question it is. He is incredibly cynical towards our class. I wouldn't recommend his class to anyone.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• 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:

I will not forget this class. it will help me in the future

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

VERY TOUGH!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worthless teacher. it's hard for me to say that about someone but i didn't learn a single thing from his lectures. si was the only reason i got an "a"

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't listen to what anyone says on here! If you are willing to pay attention in class and study then you will do fine.Dr. Jackson's personality is very misunderstood, he honestly is a good guy! If you go to his office and show him what you are having problems with he WILL take the time to help you! He is very intelligent and I would take him again

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bit of a prick! Don't even bother buying a book it would be a total waste unless you use it as a door stop. He claims you dont need the book in his class BECAUSE HE DOESNT TEACH FROM IT! Enjoys making a joke out of students whom are there to learn not get insulted! Unless you enjoy getting insulted, embarrased & make a joke of then DON'T TAKE HIM!!