Tom Robertson - Portland Community College

Professor: Tom Robertson

Department: Biology

College: Portland Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BI202202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I felt he relied too much on power points and provided very little of his own teaching. He was inconsistent with expectations in coursework, in terms of what he expected us to learn and what we were expected to accomplish. He is very personable, nice and can tell interesting stories. But overall I was consistently and constantly frustrated.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BI202
• 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:

Tom loves plants and he has a great time. He does a fine job of imparting knowledge and I would recommend him. His final project is very labor intensive which he warns you about...take him seriously.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• 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:

I took Tom's botany class last term. He is extremely intelligent, passionate, and well versed in the subject matter he teaches. Botany itself requires use of a fair amount of specialized terminology, so be prepared to study. Not an easy class, but very rewarding if you put the time in. I would gladly take a class with Tom again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ESR201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom is awesome, extremely intelligent, presents in a clear and precise manner but make no mistake, you better study as he is challenging but you will learn a great deal

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ESR160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom is awesome!!! I love his lectures....one of the best at PCC! I would recommend him to anyone!

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Prof Tom is an excellent, EXTREMELY patient teacher. His classes aren't very hard if you are willing to do the work. There is ALWAYS extra credit on the exams- and the essay questions are given in advance. I recommend his classes for anyone interested in the environment

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BI202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom is so fantastic and obviously loves what he does. Lots of memorizing, its botany, but well worth it and he is so helpful. Fun class and he's perfect for the subject. I highly recommend him he's not someone you'll forget!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Difficult class, and a bit confusing for someone who has not taken a science class with a lab before. Challenging material, but very interesting and professor stimulates interest beyond just the class by going into the field. Encouraging, supportive, funny and fairly consistent in expectations.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BI141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. Grades lab books unfairly. Yes, he is passionate about the material and is very knowledgeable, but he is NOT a good teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BI14X
• 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:

I had Dr. Tom for both his BI141,2,3 series, and his ESR series. He's an engaging lecturer, provides terrific lecture notes, and also provides study guides for each exam. If you're looking for an easy A, look elsewhere, but if you really want to learn the material and have fun doing it, take him. Highly recommended.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ESR202
• 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:

Challenging yet rewarding class. A lot of work but I learned a lot of had a lot of fun taking it. Tom is an awesome teacher and is extremely intelligent in this field. He is very helpful and wants you to be successful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was a great teacher! Very knowledgable and always willing to help. Gave you the exact essay questions before the exams so you know what to study for. Also gave a study guide for the tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ESR160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was a lot harder than I expected! Tom is a great teacher and will help when you ask for it but don't be fooled into thinking you can show up to class, take good notes and get an A..you really have to know your stuff, especially details you otherwise wouldn't consider. Labs were so much fun! Can't wait to have him again in the Fall!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ESR160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good class. I learned a lot about current Env. Issues. Very enthusiastic teacher. He makes you work, but he works even harder.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ESR160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him for Environmental Science and Botany, and really enjoyed his classes. He takes you into the field often, which I really liked. Sometimes he is unclear in his lectures, so make sure to ask questions. He goes over a lot of material (especially in Botany) and his tests are unpredictable, but he is a nice guy and good professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ESR160
• 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:

I had Tom for several biology and ESR classes. He was great, not easy - but treated us like college students. He was fair and very enthusiatic. I am now at Portland STate Univ. masjoring in Env. Science and he is sorely missed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO142
• 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:

This class is awesome, the prof is excellent and very fair. It is not an easy class - but this is college. Tom is very fair, great lecture.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO143
• 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:

Very good class, he loves field work and is a very good lecturer, challenges you, cares about you succeeding.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BI112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lab teacher, terrible at grading. Watch for errors, I had to report him to the head of science to get mine fixed.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BI141
• 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:

I took his Forest Habitats class. He's fabulous and passionate as a teacher and the class is fascinating! This class is not for the lazy. The class really does need a pre-req of BI-101 if you haven't taken a science class in many years. I did a lot of on the side reading to remind me because there isn't a basic textbook for his class.