Tom Getman - Northern Michigan University

Professor: Tom Getman
Department: Science
College: Northern Michigan University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CH112
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Currently NMU is doing online classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak and Getman is doing amazing at transferring everything to online. He records his lecture and posts them online. He is very consistent with the length, time, and way he presents the lectures. He makes material very easy to understand.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CH111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Getman is great, he just moves through the material fast. If you miss a day of lecture, you miss out on important info & be confused later. Read the chapters, they will help clarify things. Hes organized! Exams are hard compared to the practice ones. Attendance isnt necessary, but get the notes! Find a note buddy. Tutoring center was always packed!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CH111CH112
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Getman is incredibly effective at conveying moderately challenging material in a very easy to understand way. I felt that every test was a fair measure of my understanding of the material, and the practice exams really made test preparation very straight forward. I wish he taught the rest of the chemistry I need.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CH111
  • 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:
I've heard from different chemistry majors that Getman's CH111 is nearly impossible, and personally I couldn't disagree more. I found the use of the chalkboard to be appropriate for a chemistry class, as powerpoints could potentially be too broad, but just using the notes he writes was more than enough to do well in the class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CH111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a nice guy but definitely not the teacher for me. He writes notes on his blackboard and doesnt connect with students AT ALL. He doesnt have a PowerPoint so you have to be prepared to write all class hour. You have to chose to do notes or listen.I feel stupid taking his class and I cant get the help I need to do good In his class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CH112
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He knows what he's talking about and I'm sure he's a great teacher, just not for me. He goes SO fast and doesn't connect topics at all in lecture, I'm never quite sure what's happening. He also does not have any powerpoints, he just writes on the blackboard, and because he goes so fast you have to choose to listen or copy notes, not both.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CH111
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Getman is hilarious and gives non-required book homework and then also 5-10 question electronic homework each week on EduCat for credit that is based off of these homework assignments. The tests are based off of the electronic homework and some of the book problems. It's very easy to do well if you show up, pay attention, and do the eHomework.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CH111
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Getman moves very quickly and fails to make connections between topics discussed in lecture.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CH111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Getman clearly explains all material in class, he may go a little fast sometimes, but everything is fairly easy to understand. He is also great at helping if you go to see him in office hours. If you show up to class and do the homework, you'll be golden.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CH111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Getman is a very smart man, but not very good at explaining to students who struggle with chemistry. In lecture he just writes a few things on the blackboard and doesn't have a powerpoint so it can be difficult to understand the notes later at the pace that he goes.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CH415
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very hard class and the lab involves a lot of work outside of normal hours, but its a 400 level chem class so its to be expected.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CH112
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
The guy teaches half the chemistry curriculum at NMU. I had one of his classes every year of college, I guess there is a reason though, he is really good. Plus he's pretty funny too, especially if you go to his office hours.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CH112
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
He is enthusiastic and uses fun demonstrations, like explosions, in the middle of lecture.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CH112
  • 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:
Dr. Getman is the Hun Solo of chemistry.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CH111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tom knows what he's talking about. He moves pretty fast and he expects you to put in the time and effort if you want to do well. Always make sure you know what's going on before discussion, his quizzes are based of his previous lecture's. He's always willing to help you out if you're struggling.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CH111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
moves kind of fast, but if you pay attention and study (as you should) it's not bad.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CH112
  • 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:
I know everyone loves him, but really to me he goes to fast over difficult material and yelled at me when I challenged him and never apologized when it turned out I was right. Take Dr. S instead he's easy as hell. Getman has a little bit of an ego on him so watch out for that, but he is very interesting to watch flipping those boards around...
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Didn't teach very well, and laughed if you asked any questions. Really made me feel stupid
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CH112
  • 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:
Getman is a great teacher. You have to be willing to work hard, attend class, pay attention, and do homework. However, he will always help if you have problems. Although lectures are a bit dry (it's chemistry, after all) his demo's are fun. He's a straight shooter as far as tests and quizzes go. I would definitely take a class with him again.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CH215
  • 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:
Intelligent and funny, but sometimes he flies through material. Takes the time to explain everything. Quiz every other week you don't have a test. 9am labs
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