Timothy Thomas - Loyola University Chicago

Professor: Timothy Thomas

Department: TBD

College: Loyola University Chicago

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Thomas is honestly rude as heck. He acts like he hates his job and his students and so rude. Labs are short and easy but the midterm exam is HARD. Final was decent but beware of the midterm and the professor. The TA's are very helpful

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

People told me he's annoying and I agree. He always disappears during lab to his hole. Not very clear. People think he's okay but I think they feel bad for him. I don't know why he's rude acts super condescending when he's bad at what he does.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really funny and honest guy, kind of soft-spoken but is very helpful if you ask questions or need help. One of the few people in the chemistry department who actually teaches very well and is conscious of his students, orgo chem lab is a blast! Just make sure to do your homework and familiarize yourself with the day's lab and you'll be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a little strange, but honestly he's a pretty easy going professor. I mean it's lab. There's not much he can do, but all of the quizzes and tests come from his videos online. He couldn't make it any easier, you just have to do what he asks. He is super strict about safety, but it makes sense. The syllabus is the same regardless of prof.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

To be honest he's weird when you try to ask him a question, he has a very sassy way of responding. T.A's are your best best for help since he tends to disappear for majority of the lab period, which may be for the better because he can make you feel dumb for not putting on goggles or pulling out your phone, but he means well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He can be very rude and condescending when you personally go up to ask him a question. Left me feeling stupid one time over a simple procedural question for no reason. He's good at explaining the labs, but then he just disappears. I don't think he's a people person.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

First of all, he hated me cause I ACCIDENTALLY broke a round bottom flask. So whenever I asked him a question, he would look at me like I'm a dum dum from some weird planet and never elaborate. So rule #1 DO NOT BREAK STUFF, and even if you do, just run away and don't tell him. Lastly, you can forget yourself but DO NOT forget your safety stuff.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Thomas is very intelligent and good at what he does but he is very strict with lab procedures. He cares about safety precautions A LOT so make sure you are doing what you are supposed to. Easy grading and clear layout for the class, pretty much the only orgo lab professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM223224
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tim Tom is the man. Orgo lab is really simple if you can follow simple directions. Tim Tom is really quirky and funny. Just do the pre-lab, do the post-lab and follow the lab procedure well and you will get an A. He really does not want anyone to get hurt, so just wear your safety equipment and follow the lab directions. You will get an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM223224
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very stringent. Turn in something 0.04 seconds after the windows standard time beginning of class and it WILL be marked late. However, I really enjoyed this guy. He has these great quirky pieces of advice that stick with you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

It's a simple lab class. He explains the entire thing at the beginning to clear up any confusion. Just need to do pre-labs, post-labs, pre-lab write-up, and pay attention to pass the class. It's the easiest chemistry lab you'll probably take.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM224
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures can be long, but he is willing to help his students when asked questions. He is intimidating but does want everyone to do well in the course. He is a fair instructor, and much more attentive than other lab coordinators at Loyola.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM226
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

you can't get any more clear or concise than his pre-lab Lectures. You are looking for a good professor not your best friend. Tim thomas makes you understand the lab. 2 exams. notebook eval. quizzes a toddler can do. I liked him, give him a shot.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• 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:

You really don't see too much of him in orgo lab as you rely on your TAs for most everything but he is a pretty cool guy just wants to be sure no one messes anything up too bad before moving onto higher chemistry courses

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

points deducted for minor details, expect to be bored out of your mind the first 45 min of lab and you can ONLY miss 15 points total to get an A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is boring and very easy. His explanations are long and not of very much use. Will huff and be condescending when you ask a question. Huge eyebrow bones, they're very very weird check them out its like the overhang on a cliff. Class is boring. Thomas is nothing but an arrogant pot boiler.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• 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:

RELAX. His explanations are THOROUGH. If he lectured I'd take him in a heartbeat. He makes crappy jokes, but knows what he's talking about & explains everything better than the manual he wrote! TAs are there after pre-lab lecture - if you have a bad experience it's probably your TA and not Thomas. Recommend this guy, esp. if you don't get Orgo.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

People need to chill out. Orgo lab is very similar to Gen Chem lab in that you rely on your TA more than the professor, the TA grades the homework and answers your questions during the lab. Though you should pay attention to his pre lecture (take notes) because he often gives better instructions than the manual. Class is easier than Gen Chem Lab.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM226
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pre-lab lectures are disorganized and rushed, and he's largely unavailable outside of class to help clarify. Labs themselves are interesting, however. Exams ("summary quizzes") are tough, mostly because they test the most random things. If you know every experiment forward and backward (don't rely too much on your notebook!) you'll be OK.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Takes 45 minutes to explain how to make a password. I avoid asking him questions because when you do, he looks at you like youre stupid and smiles cunningly. very self righteous. TAs do ALL the work. He attempts at throwing a joke around here and there, though they are often not funny at all. I found him to be VERY rude and ignorant.