Harry Tom - University of California Riverside

Professor: Harry Tom

Department: TBD

College: University of California Riverside

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS41B
• 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:

Prof Tom is honestly the best teacher I've had. It's sad that he has bad rep because the class is significantly hard but he does give a warning about how difficult the class is. But it's for a good cause. You will learn under Prof. Tom. The amount of work is crazy insane. Just go to class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS041B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

So, he is a great professor. Yet, you really have to bust you A. his class is a 3-hour problem-solving. So, you need to prepare for it by yourself. nonetheless, this guy will help you in every step of the way to make you a better student

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS041B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Strap yourselves in, it is a wild ride. Non traditional lectures, brutal homework, and the class is largely self taught. That being said, grading is pretty lenient and fair. The class is designed to be difficult for your growth, so do treat it as such and put in the effort. You will love Dr. Tom and his evil laugh, have fun (and use Chegg lol).

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS41B
• 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:

The pacing and workload of Dr. Tom's class is brutal, but he means well. He is very passionate about what he lectures about and cares for his students. As an instructor, he will be working YOUR butt off and pushing your limits, but you will learn a lot in his class. Hands down, best professor I've ever had.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHY41B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Tom' s class is an experience you won't forget. While it is difficult, you will learn a lot. He is passionate and enthusiast so you can always ask him questions (about anything). Overall, a really good professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS002B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class in summer, and honestly the hardest class I have ever taken. The only reason I passed was because I went to SI and bought a prep book. His homework is extensive and painful. Material was interesting at times, but this class was overwhelming, even if you are a good student. I got an A+ but so hard to get.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS041B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Harry Tom's 41B class is an experience. He's awful at explaining concepts, but I think he knows that, and structures the class in such a way to avoid explaining things. This sounds bad, but it's surprisingly effective, and I learned a lot in the class. I probably wouldn't take a Harry-Tom style class again, but I'm glad to have experienced this one

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Tom is nice, but worst professor by far Ive had. Unclear in lecture and speed through powerpoint to finish course plan. Midterm no formula sheet provided B/C "Formulas are so committed to memory" understandable if it was during the year/few formulas.Exams made for difficulty, extra info to confuse when you try to solve. Homework overwhelming.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS2B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had him over the summer and he is not a good professor. The amount of HW he assigns is ridiculous, like 30 problems due after lecture at night. A professor to stay away from. AVOID!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHY2C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

exam average was about 30% (really bad). Not very many examples in class. What pretty much took everyone down is the fact that he would deduct points for every wrong answer on the multiple choice part. Nice guy but wouldn't recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2B2C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Undoubtedly the worst professor ive had to date. What he teaches in lecture is never covered in the exams. Exams are excruciatingly hard. Averages were about 20% on the exams. Pathetic excuse for a professor. Assigns homework late. He even didnt show up for one of the exams, having the students make it up for his mistake. Very irresponsible.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2C
• 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:

Tom is a FANTASTIC professor. What's hard about his class is not his teaching (he's a fantastic teacher), but the fact that the pace, which is expected from a summer course. It's intensive. Go to SI, Office Hours, check out a solution manual from the library. Bottom line? If you can't handle the pace then take it during the year instead.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2C
• 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:

He told everybody on the first day of class that his section is going to be very difficult and will require alot of work.Hes passionate about physics.He was clear,did demos,and was ALWAYS willing to help.If you dont put effort into it,youre screwed.His exams were really difficult.Long story short,if youre a procrastinator,youll never pass his class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!! He obviously knows physics but is completely unaware of how to teach it. And if you ask for clarity all he says is that it's in the book. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor! He never goes over any examples and just talks during the entire lecture that won't even help at all for his tests. Avoid him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYSC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Words of Wisdom: if you're confused which prof to take, then take the one who is reputed to be easy. Period. Just because a professor is inefficiently hard, and unkind doesn't mean he is a good teacher or lecturer. Harry Tom maybe a good researcher but is a mediocre lecturer and a pathetic professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AVOID!!!! Take Mills instead!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS002C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He reminds me of Lloyd from Entourage, gay and flamboyant

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher was miserable. super controlling, & his tests were ridiculously hard! doesnt explain concepts well. doesnt use computer screens efficiently. no demos, makes you sit where he wants, random clicker times with no warning when he stops. if your clicker doesnt work too bad for you! spends first 10 min of class making people sit closer:0(

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS40C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not very good at teaching.