Thomas Burkholder - Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Professor: Thomas Burkholder

Department: Chemistry

College: Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM162LAB
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took him for chem lab and enjoyed it. He was very friendly and always willing to answer questions. As long as you follow the lab instructions and complete the required reports it's an easy A

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM162
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes a very sarcastic guy but he takes sarcasm back. Its a lab so if you don't go to two or more you automatically fail. I sent him my labs before submission and he always corrected them the same day or by the next morning. Great Lab and Lecture!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are weekly online homework quizzes that if done, can really boost up your grade. Only 4 tests in class, if you don't go to class odds are you aren't going to pass. You really have to pay attention to what he is saying otherwise you won't understand. Topic is hard, he explains it decently.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• 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:

One of the hardest classes I've ever taken

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM162
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although Dr. Burkholder is a good teacher, he does make you feel stupid for asking questions and is not respectful especially if you are a minority. But he is a good teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM162
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Burkholder is a great professor. He is a nice prof, even though you might get intimidating vibes from him. Just ask him for help when you are struggling or unsure, he is there for you. I took him for lab he is not a harsh grader. I would defiantly take more classes with him in the upcoming semesters.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although its boring, if you pay attention in class and ask questions, you're golden. I bought the textbook and didn't even use it. Also, go to the tutoring center as much as possible, even if you go just to review the material, they're very helpful. The professor also curves A LOT and gives out tons of extra credit if you go to class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes a nice guy but moves a bit quick through the material so if you plan on taking this class expect to do a lot of at home reading.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Thom is a pretty awesome chem teacher. He's a little interesting, nice guy and wants to make chemistry fun, but for gods sake, that textbook it awful. i would suggest going to class because he does give extra credit for being there (in class questions). make sure to take the quizes, and show up, you'll be fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wouldn't recommend this class, only if it applies to your major! Don't understand why there's four exam then a final. He moves pretty fast with the material, he curves the grades though if the whole class didn't do well. The homework isn't mandatory because he don't check it but it'll help you a lot with the test.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

one of the worst classes on campus. hardest gen ed ever, and is the nightmare of every networking major

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was scared to take his class cuz of ur comments people! It was pleasing surprise to see that Dr Burkholder isnt only knowledgeable,but also makes it super easy for students to pass his class w good grades! When sees you struggle,he'll give you super easy bonus quiz Sometimes he struggles w explaining his pt of view but only cuz he's beyond smart!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i probably would have learned more if i had taught the entire book to myself. flys through slides and doesn't show how to do any of the problems out on the board. expects students to have a complete understanding before hand. at least 2-3 hours on homework each week minimum. very little help

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Burkholder is an awesome professor! It's not his fault if you choose to skip his class. This isn't High School, nobody will hold your hand and make you come to class. If you pay attention in his lectures, you should have no problem with the homework. Especially with the system the homework's assigned on, which is very helpful. Don't be lazy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 161
• 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:

Absolute worst teacher i have ever had. Acts like every student he has is a chemistry major on the first day of class. Doesn't teach you anything just flips through his slides with his stupid laser pointer. DO NOT take this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He isn't very good at explaining things, he pretty much just gives you example problems every class and says how do to it but not why he does each step. I didn't learn anything in class. You pretty much have to learn everything on your own.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He leaves the responsibility for the work on the students as a COLLEGE professor should. If he tells you to record some value and you don't then email him later, he'll tell you to get it from your lab partner. Remember students, we are in college, do as instructed and you'll be fine. Clear cut grading and helpful in lab (only helps when requested).

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM160
• 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 guy is awful. I thought chem was going to be my major and after taking this class i decided not to. Homework is very confusing and he doesnt teach so you must do it yourself. He's not funny and he thinks he is. Bad teacher

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GENCHEM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He teaches like students know the material already. He shouldn't teach Gen. Chem. You have to teach yourself. Very confusing

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

OMG! Burkholder is the WORST teacher you can possibly get for Chem. All he does is flip through his slides & if you ask too many questions he assumes you're retarded. He doesn't collect homework-HOWEVER the tests are based on homework problems & the text so you have to do it or else you fail. He truly is no help i withdrew