Tom Chacko - University of Alberta

Professor: Tom Chacko

Department: TBD

College: University of Alberta

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EAS332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I have had in my six years on campus. Tom is kind, genuine, respectful, and wants you to succeed. He explains concepts clearly and thoroughly. Attending class is a must but there is no reason why you wouldn't want to. His passion for geology is inspiring and his thoughtfully crafted lectures make him a gem of a prof.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EAS332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best at UofA. Class itself is fairly dry no matter how much you batter it up, but Dr. Chacko is amazing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EAS332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kindest & most enthusiastic prof I've had the pleasure of learning from. His lectures paint a cohesive picture. He opens up about his own geology-passions and inspires curiosity & interest in the subject. He actually made chemistry fun... By learning student's names he made everyone feel like they mattered. Always helpful. Deserves another award!

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Not enough good things to say about Tom. If you're able to think of a single legitimately bad thing to say about him, you probably have a bleak outlook on life in general. Go to his class! You'll understand everything he teaches you - if you don't, he'll go out of his way to make sure that you do eventually. A gentleman, scholar, and model citizen.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EAS368
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly the best EAS professor at the University of Alberta! Easily approachable, extremely helpful. Concepts are taught extremely clearly. This guy cares about his students! He gets to know the student's names without being introduced to them. Highly recommended.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EAS332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher, knows how to teach. Extremely helpful outside of class hours and a great person to talk to.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EAS332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Midterm was easy, the final was ridiculous. He told the class that he designed the exam to be a 2 hour exam, but very few people left before the full 3 hours was complete. The people that I talked to said it was one of the hardest exams they have taken. The concepts weren't difficult, it was just very long and complicated.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EAS332
• 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:

The man is brilliant. Everything explained by him is crystal clear and even if you don't understand the first time, he is extremely helpful in office hours. I felt he went at a good pace as well; each class wouldn't be a DATA DUMP. He always asks if anyone has any questions and will take the time to make sure you understand the concepts. PERFECT.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EAS332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

best teacher ever - changed my life, everything that didnt fit together suddenly clicked when he explained it

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EAS332
• 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:

Voice that could make a wolverine purr.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EAS332
• 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:

Best university prof EVER

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANYCLASS
• 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:

Best prof in the EAS dept and probably the whole university. Will go out of his way to make sure you understand what he is teaching you. Always ready to help. Would recommend any opportunity to take a class with him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

very good prof, you dont even need the text. But if you follow his notes and read the text you will do great. Just a note for the EAS 101 or 100 you NEED the text for the second half of the term as they switch profs.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EAS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best prof ever! I am looking at taking more courses taught by Dr. Chacko just because he is such a good professor!! He speaks with a very clear voice, and is extreamly helpful with any question.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EAS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's awesome

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Clearly one of the best professors in the Universitiy. He has recieved teaching awards, and deserves every single one of them. He is the best. Take one of his classes if you can.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EAS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teacher I ever had. He knows how to teach in an helpful and comprehensive manner. Has a lot of personality.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EAS332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best Profs I have ever had. Explains things in a manner that can be understood. Cares about his students.