Bob Thompson - Shoreline Community College

Professor: Bob Thompson

Department: TBD

College: Shoreline Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The program he is hellbent on using, Launchpad, is straight booty. It isn't worth the loose change in my car, let alone $100. Aside from all the random crashes, the work is excessively long without teaching me much. I have never spent so much time doing busy work for a piddly 5 point module. And there are dozens of these littered throughout.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In order to study material in his class, I would recommend reading the launchpad textbook. Make sure to read carefully! Refer to his study guide if you want to pass. The multiple choice is pretty difficult. The essay portion is manageable if you attend his lectures and ask questions. He is accessible during office hours and will be there for you!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class. I had to buy launch pad for about $100, and he does not use textbook. The test is very heavy. You have to write two essay related to the lecture. However, during the lecture, he always told about his life which is not related to the chapter. Please find the other classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take his class. He uses Lifespan Psychology for online classes. The tests are super hard and don't follow along with the textbook. Each question for the tests is 45 seconds.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unfortunately, my first experience with Lifespan Psychology will have been with Bob Thompson. He does not aim to help his students succeed, although he often says he is "open to criticism." At least 4 or 5 multiple choice questions on each exam made no sense, and require clarification. He also talks about himself and rambles way too much.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thompson is a good teacher, he uses a different online platform that you need to purchase, but his class is pretty straight forward, do each assignment, take a quiz, take an exam and repeat 4 times. The exams are worth 50% or your grade and they are timed with only 45 sec for each response, so know your stuff before you start!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is an online class so you DO NEED to read and be self motivated. Mr. Thompson was very responsive to questions and clarifications. I have not met him in person so considering this was all online, I would still take the class again. In person is a different set up from online after all.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class about 2 years ago as a hybrid course during a 17cr load and I loved it! There is a significant amount of online homework, but it's not impossible... we're in college people. His lectures certainly aided in my learning and retention of the material. He is very quick to respond to emails. Tests include essays, which he grades fairly

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would highly recommend to NOT take this course. Find another teacher. He is nice but he has his students purchase launchpad. So all the assignments, quizzes and exams are on this website. You have 4-6 quizzes a week,as well as several assignments. I got a great grade but for a Psychology 100 level course the course load is ridiculous.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His tests are very hard. I read all of the given material and completed all of the assignments and reviews. Questions are slightly obscure considering what the text seems to emphasize. One would need a photographic memory to get an A in this class. However, a true photographic memory has never been proven to exist. Good luck!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he was great

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

ok, heres the deal. You think u are going to learn a lot in this class & really and enjoy it but guess what? You wont. Took this class online and your going along, following the modules which by the way aren't on canvas but some other site and its going well until u take the test and its not over anything that's in the prac test! hello 60% gb 4.0!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bob (the instructor) is a nice guy, but this class is a lot of work. More than typical online classes. He used launchpad with learningcurve instead of canvas for my class. The book was expensive; there were 4-8 quizzes a week, extra assignments, a ton of reading, and 4 exams. His study guides were helpful. Be prepared to study if you want an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lecture is interesting but difficult at the same time, the study guides he gives are really helpful. Homework is a bit too much,

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He talks and talks and talks. It is mind numbing, all he does is lecture, he caters to one type of student and uses a horrible textbook website. He's like Bill Walton but not funny or entertaining,

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH295
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Bob was one of the teachers that I will never forget. He creates a nurturing environment that learning flourishes in. My last quarter I went to Jamaica with him in his study abroad class and it changed my life. I wish I had taken more of his classes but he is now a life long friend and I will always be going back to him for questions and support.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was great.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seriously the best teacher I have ever had! I went on the Jamaica trip with him and he is amazing! There is so much you can learn from this guy! YOu wont be sorry you took any of his classes!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC200
• 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:

Thompson is a great professor, he tells you exactly what is going to be on the tests, no surprises. DO the readings, come to his lectures and listen and you will do great in the class. I recommend this class to everyone, very interesting and his way of lecturing is very conversational and understandable. Loved this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• 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:

Amazing instructor. His class changed my life.