Thomas (TJ) Desch-Obi - Baruch College

Professor: Thomas (TJ) Desch-Obi

Department: TBD

College: Baruch College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

THIS IS NOT AN EASY CLASS. He grades his test soo strictly. NO joke if you come in on the dot, you have to sign the late book. Gives quizzes like every class based on the reading. You have to write an essay for the test along with fill in the blanks, multiple choice. To get a decent grade in the test, make sure to write 25+ vocab words on the essay

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

hes great makes it fun explains well, but very hard class, i failed all three tests and i think i failed the final too

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, this is one heck of a guy. Great personality, knows like 8 languages, and makes the class fun. Tests are mainly vocab and readings online with extra credit available if you know more vocab terms (the more terms, the more points). Very straight forward and amazing class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Only take if youre good at memorization. Hes really strict on attendance and will mark you late even if it was just 10 seconds late. I think 2 lates is an Absence, and 3 absences lowers your letter grade down one. I got an A only cause im good at memorization otherwise it was hard for other students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The professor himself is very motivated. The syllabus is clear and the material is straightforward. However, because the professor teaches more than 2-3 classes, he relies on his teacher aides to grades his exams. And more than once, the teach aide has graded my exams incorrectly. And he takes off points off his exams if you ask him to regrade it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very lecture heavy. 3 exams more than 100 terms per exam and an essay. marks you late even if you are one minute late. hes a nice professor and explains well but this is not an easy A class at all. readings are required because he gives lots of quizzes announced and unannounced.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He makes it easy to remember the material. Memorize the terms on the board.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He puts terms on the board and you just have to memorize them. About 140 terms for each test and you can find them on quizlet so you dont have to take notes. He gave a lot of quizzes but made possible to get over 100 on tests. I didnt read and failed every quiz and got over 100 on tests and ended with an A. Only take if youre good at memorizing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are a lot of terms to memorize for each exam, if you study the terms systematically this class will be easy. I personally cram the night before and get above 100 for the first two mid terms(Extra Credit available). He turns the terms into a story which makes a complicated subject easy to digest. Take this class if you study systematically.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you ever played pokemon, meeting him was essentially like catching a shiny. If you're taking a hard class this semester definitely take Thomas the same semester, guaranteed A- or above. Doesn't take attendance; just apply basic knowledge on tests and quizzes and even drops the lowest quiz and 1 midterm.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If I were to describe this class as a game it would obviously be fortnite. Everyone wants in and everyone likes it. I really enjoyed my time here so far and overall his lectures aren't too intensive as well as his terms. The tests are super easy and the pop quizzes are pretty easy as well. Overall a pretty good class hope to update after it ends.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an amazing teacher you will learn a lot. When he puts the readings in his own words its more interesting. Unfortunately there was too many readings and pop up quizzes that if you didn't read or aren't prepare for you will fail. Test were a little bit difficult for me. Sadly I failed the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor - very energetic, knowledgable, and funny. Frequent quizzes on HW readings, 3 exams (Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank, Maps, Essays) with possibility of 100+ points, no final. Use terms from HW readings/class and MAKE FLASHCARDS! If flashcards are studied well weekly, exams will be easy and require little studying the night before

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are absolutely amazing. Most of the time, the information does stick with you without memorization because he simplifies it. However, book reading is lots of info. Tests are primarily vocab so study that religiously. Quizzes are spontaneous and are concept/vocab based! Aside that, he's an amazing professor. Hilarious and interesting!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is so passionate and full of energy. Even though I generally dislike history, I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot. There are a lot of quizzes, but just study and keep up on the readings, you should be fine. The terms are most important. Although his standards are high, it's easy to do well as long as you do all the work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious, sweet, & very knowledgeable - Obi is one incredible Prof. However, unlike most of the reviewers here, I had a very difficult time with this class. Lectures were funny & interesting, but jam-packed with info. Readings were long & difficult, & quizzes were given frequently. Graciously, I was given two E.C, which should raise my F to a C-.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome professor. Always so energetic and ready to teach. Its an easy A if you memorize the terms. He gives out 3 test the entire semester, and has a few pop quizzes. Each test is based on the terms he gives you.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy class. Just memorize terms that's it and you'll get an A. He even tells you study the terms and you will get an A in his class. You do have to read because he gives pop quizzes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 1001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super nice and interesting Professor. I was inspired by the way he is teaching and how he is passionate about the material. he really tries to make his lectures clear and integrative-which I find super important in a history class . He is super energetic. there is a lot of work and the test can be full of small details but it's not so bad. take him

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS1001H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed going to class but it really is a lot of work for a history class. There are way too many quizzes, most of which are harder than the exams. Unfortunately, they add up. However, as long as you do well on exams, you should be ok. No final.