Doug Thomas - University of Southern California

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Doug Thomas - University of Southern California

Professor: Doug Thomas

Department: Communication

College: University of Southern California

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ACAD309
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

though the professor is nice, his grading is very not translucent. no comments given for the paper, not replying to emails. wouldn't recommend

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ACAD309
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Really nice guy, and one of the easiest and most enjoyable classes I've taken at USC. I never showed up to lectures and only came for the movie screenings, and I got an A with minimal effort. Take this for your GE-A, or if you enjoy animation of any kind.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ACAD309G
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:

Honestly such a nice professor. This class is so interesting and it's obvious he is passionate about it. For me, this was a nice break in strict academic classes to watch great movies and actually think differently about them. I really enjoyed this class and Prof Thomas.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ACAD174
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doug's class is very interesting, but anyone could feed us prompts and let us go loose. He probably has the least connection with the academy kids out of the other profs, but is very passionate about the subject. Very goofy. Boring lecturer.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ACAD174
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While this was only a 2 credit course, there were probably 4 credits worth of work associated with it. Loved the course though and learned a lot. Was really challenged in my creative abilities. Doug can be kind of lulling and quiet though.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: COMM202
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I feel so bad for Doug. He's really passionate about what he teaches but no one cares in lecture. Lecture is very much non-mandatory, he posts his slides on lecture (which aren't that helpful) and the tests are very straightforward. Really easy class for your COMM requirement.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: COM202
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thomas' class was enjoyable. There is a lot of theory and his lectures can seem to drone on but I enjoyed them as someone interested in the tech content. There is no extra credit but the class was not too difficult. Showing up for discussions is important. If you take notes, listen and are active, you will be happy with your grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: COMM202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So when I took this class this semester, he decided to change the format of the class completely. Instead of midterms and a final, we had an essay due every 2 weeks, and the best 5 grades would form our final score. Personally, I really liked this format! Lectures were very informative.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: COM202
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible. Nothing original to say, just boring, predictible nonsense.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: COMM202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

THIS IS AN AWFUL CLASS. I know someone who dropped their comm major because of this class. Doug is apathetic, and your grade solely lies in the hands of your TA (who also don't care at all). Class lecture is super boring - Doug lectures to the class the entire time and brings nothing new/exciting to the table.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: COM202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Doug is really cool and I think teaches valuable information. Class was easy. I may have retained more info through a different test-taking style though, like multiple choice, but I get why he does the style he does and can appreciate it. Try to connect w/ whatever he is saying to help you on the test. Reading not required really.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: COMM202
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:

Doug is a fun professor who tries his best to be an unconventional teacher to keep people interested which is awesome, but I'm not a fan of his testing style experimentation and feel like he doesn't explain as well as he should for something so different. Also the TA I received for him obviously does not enjoy/agree with Doug and makes it clear

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: COMM202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My new idol. He knows his subject matter, he explains well. He has revolutionary ideas about the education system are great. This is an excellent eye-opening course if you are willing to listen. I love the open-book finals and if you care enough you CAN get an A. Your discussion section teacher will also make a difference. Mine was great!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: COMM202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. His lectures were based on presentations that he puts up on Blackboard, going to class was important because what he had to add to the slides verbally helps. Different method of testing, 2 midterms+ 1 final, all 25% each. Your grade can depend on your TA; I was lucky, ended up with an A+, but some of my friends weren't so lucky.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: COMM202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have to say COMM 202 is the all time WORST class I've taken here at USC. The Prof. is IMPOSSIBLE to reach. Ignores emails. Puts himself first. The tests are beyond vague and therefore make it hard to get a good grade on. Combine that with the world's most lazy TA and a boring subject and you get the worst class at USC. I REGRET TAKING THIS COURSE

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: COMM339
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Doug was awesome! If you're a comm major (or if you have to take a free class) take this one! Chill class, with few people. Very fun ideas and stuff to talk about in regards to technology; although there's a paper, its fun to write and the final project is great as well. Everyone talks and contributes and its very fun. GREAT class to take!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: COMM202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doug is a great teacher and has TONS of knowledge on the subject. While his lectures can be pretty boring- it is only because of the content- not him. He uses great examples to keep the class interested. Shawna was an amazing and helpful TA. Class is hard due to subject but I don't think anyone could do a better job teaching the class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: COMM202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Doug Thomas is very knowledgeable about the material, but his lectures are extremeeeeely boring. My TA was great and sent us out power points to study, so I got an A- in the class without doing any of the reading. There are 4 assignments and 3 non-cumulative tests, and all of the stuff is pretty straight-forward. Attendance is kind of mandatory.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: 10
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:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: COMM202
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:

Great teacher. Very nice and knowledgable about the subject matter. Lectures can get tedious at times.

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