Thomas Seeley - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Professor: Thomas Seeley

Department: Biology

College: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIONB4350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Seeley is one of the best, most inspirational professors I've had in college. He cares so deeply for his students, and knew all our names before the second lecture of the semester. Truly genuine, and the prototypical professor. Simply put, one of the best professors at Cornell.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOG1440
• 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:

Wonderful prof! He's very calm which is I guess that's why people fall asleep and he's good at explaining things. He also has a charming sense of humor and tells interesting relevant anecdotes (the story about maple syrup....)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIONB221
• 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:

the professors for this class are good overall, but the exams in this class are just unfairly difficult, especially if you're not in the section. It seemed really interesting at first, but after prelim 1 the class skyrockets in difficulty and becomes just plain boring. Don't waste your time taking this class if you're a Bio major not in neuro.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIONB221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Sweet guy, easy to follow lectures, but way too boring. Drones on and talks about bees too much. He also perferred writing on the chalkboard and it was a bit hard sometimes to read. I suggest sitting in the front on the side in his lectures so you can see what he writes, but also doze off w/o being rude.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIONB221GUEST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great prof in that he's really smart and his research is pretty interesting. He's also a nice guy and he inserts very subtle humor into most of his lectures; however, he sounds like he took a sedative before class because he's SO soft-spoken and clear and it's just.. ahh.. zzzzzzzzzzzZZzz

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIONB221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Some may say he puts you to sleep but I thought he was chill. Really nice guy who's passionate about his work.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIONB221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but his voice can put you to sleep.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIONB221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tom Seeley is the man. Crazy smart, super nice, and what a soothing voice! Haha. He's my idol and BioBN221 is the best class I've taken at Cornell.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIONB221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He’s going to have to release a colony of his own lab bees in lecture to keep student from falling asleep. However, he is coherent and thorough.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIONB221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The Behavior department at Cornell is amazing. Seeley is not the strongest public speaker but a great teacher. BioNB is a great course. samples all the great behavior professors here. Does a better job of teaching evolution than bioEE 278.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIONB427
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really great professor. Would take any class he offered. So smart - great brain to pick.