Tom Solomon - Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

Professor: Tom Solomon

Department: Science

College: Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely electric lectures, on the few occasions when he wasn't able to show up to class the fill in would do a good job but it just couldn't compare to the level of energy that he brings to the room. Physics 211 isn't too challenging but he keeps you engaged and while the lectures aren't mandatory, if you don't go you missed out.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best prof I've had

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tom is a fantastic professor and person. He absolutely loves physics and this reflects in his teaching. He is so energetic during lectures and makes the hardest topics interesting and approachable. I have him for problem session as well and he does a superb job at clearly answering my questions. I wish he taught all of my classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Phys211 can be scary at times, but tom Solomon makes it all worth it. Truly the best lecturer on earth. He makes lectures exciting and does a really good job emphasizing important points. I don't think I would appreciate physics as much as I do now without having tom as my professor. I wish I had him for every class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom is one of the best professors I've ever had. You can tell he really cares about his students. He is very accessible outside of class. I looked forward to his lecture because he is hilarious and makes them very entertaining with cool demos. You can tell that he is super passionate he is about his job too. 10/10 would retake the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom was the lecturer for PHYS211. He made lecture very engaging and explained the content very well. Always available for office hours. Very energetic and loves what he's teaching

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Made lectures one of the things I looked forward to. He's really interested in the topic and you can only help but admire his love for the subject. You'll find yourself absorbed with lectures and actually enjoying yourself. Brings a good amount of examples to class and goes over everything you need to know in lecture. Great teacher-great person

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He explains course material in a way that makes even extremely erudite abstract seem approachable. I have never had a professor make such a large lecture class so interesting. Every member feels involved and everything Professor Solomon does is purposeful. Learned the material as well as how to appreciate the material.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So far the best teacher I've had here at Bucknell. He makes the lectures very interesting and always cracks some good jokes - I would definitely recommend him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him as a lecturer for 211 and he was great!! Super cool guy, really into physics/the material and his enthusiasm is awesome-definitely recommend his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tom is insanely enthusiastic and inspirational. Definitely keeps you awake during class. It is lecture heavy but he is very available for office hours which can help if you are struggling. Made learning physics basics a positive experience.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS212
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tom is THE BEST! He's a father, a friend, an amazing teacher, and an inspirational figure. Because of this course, I decided that I am going to minor in physics. Although the lecture has more than a hundred students, he ALWAYS asks us to ask more questions and he loves it. I have never seen such passion at teaching in my life!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tom is the man. With such passion that literally radiates from him, it's impossible to not appreciate physics, even at the slightest bit. I honestly love the entire physics department and am so glad I chose to take this course this semester.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211P
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You want him for problem session, and you want him for lab. Great professor, loves his subject and is happy to work with students whenever he doesn't have a commitment. "Shortcuts are for losers!" - Tom Solomon

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS212
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best Professor ever! Super enthusiastic. I never thought I would like physics but he has made me love it! Always gives out fun physics toys in lecture

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS212
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher in the physics department. Loves teaching physics to students who aren't even in his class. Very clear and concise with the course material and makes it look doable. No wonder his office hours are always crowded. Do anything to have him as a problem session instructor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS212
• 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:

He is one of the most outgoing professors I have ever met. He cares so much about the students and is extremely nice. PHYS 212 is a very hard class but he makes it much more bearable. You would be lucky to have him as a professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• 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:

His lectures are extremely interesting, but he moves from topic to topic really quickly making it difficult to follow.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tom is the man. I look forward to his lectures every week and they are nothing but helpful. Great teacher who will review with you until you understand

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS211
• 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:

Don't skip steps!