Thomas Shea
- School: University of Massachusetts
- Location: Lowell, MA
- Department: Biology
- 3.5Overall Quality
- 3.2Helpfulness
- 3.9Clarity
- 4.1Easiness
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LifeSci1
The easiest class I've taken so far. Only went to class the first day and when there were tests and got an A in the course. He considers anything 80 or above an A. He isn't helpful at all but it doesn't even matter. Just look at the slides in the book before tests and you'll get an A. The class is a really great GPA booster.
Life Scien
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Very easy class if you study even a little bit. Three tests all M.C. Final exam is just the third test. All notes are in the back of the book. Skim through the slides before the tests and you will be fine. Scales grades so that a 79 or above is an A!
LIfeSci
He's an easy professor. His tests are multiple choice and based right off slides from the book. Huge scale on the tests. Grade is 3 tests and homework grade. Attendance is not mandatory. He definitely does have an attitude problem towards students who contact him.
LISC1101
Class is very easy. Huge lecture hall so attendance is not mandatory. All the slides he uses are in the book for the class. Huge scale for his tests. However it is definitely not worth emailing him he was very rude to me. I do not care for his personality but I would recommend this class for an easy A.
LISCI101
Class is wicked easy, huge scale. Don't care for his personality at all,and it's not worth emailing him because he will be incredibly rude to you. Homeworks are easy, but they take a long time. Min 30 each. Don't bother showing up except on test days.
LFSCI100
Super easy. 60 - 79% was a B. Huge scale. never have to go to class except on quiz days. 3 quizzes. Homework takes super long. 45+ min on each one. Nobody failed in my class out of 200 people. Read book and slides night before test and youll do fine.
LifSc201
Easy professor, doesn't want to fail anyone. Homework collectively is worth 25%, 3 exams each worth 25% non-cumulative. Non-mandatory attendance
Lifesci
Took him in 2011, he's nice, but makes you purchase HIS overpriced text, classes aren't mandatory, but his work is not effective at all. Really don't do anything, but listen to him lecture for the exams. Smart, but can't really teach.
LIFES101
Not a great class. I could barely stay awake, not that I really needed to because he goes through the power points too quickly to take notes. His overly priced book is a necessity, in my opinion. Studying from that is the only reason I got a decent grade.
LfSc101
Great Professor. He makes class fun and super easy always open to questions. Very few people go to class unless its the first or there is a test. Go to class and he does not show up chances are he will and you get extra credit. I very much recommend this class. It is great for those not a Bio-Major
LfSci101
Easy A if you put the work in. He's nice and interesting but won't give you extra help. I also kind of agree with other posters, I fell that I might have gotten a random grade
LS85
Had a 4.0, he gave me a b even though my grades added up to an A. Scaled some tests then randomly scaled grades. Said he was going to drop a test then never did. Everyone felt like he was picking grades out of a hat. Bottomline, you could get lucky or he could ruin your GPA and not feel bad about it.
LFSCI101
The nicest guy ever! Will help you out whenever you need it and you should really go to class because all his notes are helpful and were on his tests. 79 average equals an A.
lifsc201
he picks favorites. Sit in the front; you'll most likely get extra bonus points, which is unfortunate for people who are handicapped who must sit in the back of the large auditorium because they can?t get down the stairs?. I wouldn?t take him again.
Lfesc101
you pretty much never have to go to class and you'll get a C or higher he scales its pretty boring and his tests are nothing like the lecture or book so don't even bother going to class the book is a joke he tries to make it funny but i'd rather have a book that has information.
lifsc101
Go to class everyday, sit in the front row so he can see you, and regularly participate and ask questions on the material. He pretty much will automatically give you an A just for doing that. Only 3 MC tests and final that come down to reading the book and memorizing concepts.
BIO101
I wish I listened to the negative comments on this site. Unless if you dont care about your gpa DO NOT take this class. It is imposible to get anything other than a C unless if you know somebody that has taken the class before.Trust me his jokes arnt worth the hit your gpa will take. I had a 3.7 gpa.. yeah not anymore thanks Dr. T. I studied too!
Bio1
He scales the tests alot so that no-one fails. His tests are hard though so if you are not interested in bio it is hard to do well. Easy C with no studying and not going to class but if you want anything better it will be tough. Most questions came from lectures and not the book. He moves through slides very quickly though.
lifesci
going to class is unnecessary. he uses powerpoint but doesnt leave them up long enough for you to take notes so either way you have to read the book. he is a very nice man though. i dont think he fails anyone. i got 40's on all 3 exams and im sure i failed the final too and still ended up with a C for a final grade.
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