Thomas Rosburg - Drake University

Professor: Thomas Rosburg
Department: Biology
College: Drake University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIO145
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His lectures are pretty dry but they are dense. Each day could have been its own unit and I frequently filled more than 2 pages of notes a day and still missed things. If I missed 1 day I would have failed. Many of the students disliked how hard he graded, but he offered multiple extra credit opportunities and is very accessible outside of class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIO099
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Rosburg is a good guy and really cares about his students. He is always available to answer questions, but he is a little out of touch. His explanations are more complicated then they have to be. He assigns too much homework and is an extremely tough grader. Tests were unreasonably hard. Rarely gives out A's.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIO117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Every time I have to go to class I feel sad inside. Rosburg is a great person and so knowledgeable but such a difficult professor. However, he is accommodating with help sessions and extra credit opportunities. He is more fitted for being out doin research rather than teaching a class
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hands down the hardest and most demanding class I've ever taken. This class is so broad it's impossible to learn all the information or figure out what answers he wants from us. In the spring semester all your labs will be indoors and way harder than they need to be. Even if class is half over I still come late because he covers so much information
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BIO117
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Most difficult classes I have ever encountered. He is a walking textbook that spews information without any regard if you can retain any of it.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIO13
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Rude, hard, and not helpful. Avoid.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIO99
  • 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:
Has the most warped idea of grading I've ever encountered. Purposely makes his tests as hard as possible to avoid people getting A's (he likes people to be in the C-range). Crams too much in too little time, is unfamiliar with Excel, and is horribly unreasonable. He'll ruin your GPA without a blink of the eye
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIO099
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No doubt about it, Dr. Rosburg's courses are the ones most geared towards teaching you information you can build upon and return to when entering the work force. Failure to attend class or TAKE LECTURE NOTES will leave you with an unsatisfying grade. Tests require much studying. One of the best field taxonomists in the state. Much respect for TR!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIO117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
good
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIO117
  • 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:
Rosburg is by far the best professor I've ever had. He doesn't take attendance but if you don't attend, your grade will show it. He is definitely NOT an easy professor but you can be sure that by the end of the class, you will know the material. Very helpful and approachable. I LOVE this prof and would def recommend him!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIO99
  • 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:
TRY TO AVOID TAKING THIS MAN. I would never take a class again with this man. Everytime I went to this class, I feel as if everything I learned in a previous stats class was lost. This man is unhelpful and his tests and projects are unreasonably hard. He is dry beyond all belief.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIO117
  • 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:
Rosburg is VERY intelligent.....and he wants his students to learn as much as they can. He is very passionate about what he does, so you have to dedicate A LOT of time to studying for his classes.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BIO069
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
For the love of God do not ever take photo with this man. Not only will you listen to him tell you the same thing over and over and over and over again in different ways, you will not be told what is on the tests, you will not go over the tests, and they will include information that you will "never need in the field" -Thomas Rosburg.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIO118
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
TOUGH, mostly because he obviously wanted to be teaching BIO99 instead of beginning ecology lab. I like Rosburg, but his class was DEFINITELY frustrating.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIO117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I think that Rosburg is a great instructor. He knows his stuff, and is always willing to help out if you have any questions. His classes require effort, but they're rewarding if you're willing to work even minimally.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIO99
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Taught well but very demanding. His tests were tough.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BIO99
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't listen to anyone else. He is a fantastic professor. I have taken 3 classes with him and I learned so much. God forbid a professor that tries to CHALLENGE and improve students!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ECOLOGY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I hated this man with a passion. He was a terrible teacher, not accomodating and not helpful in the least. If given the chance now, I'd never select a class he was teaching again, ever.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BIO99
  • 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:
great guy...very knowledgable
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class was much harder than I expected. Especially since it was supposed to be for "beginners".
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