Thomas Goyne - Valparaiso University

Professor: Thomas Goyne
Department: Science
College: Valparaiso University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: F
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Even though I failed because I didn't like going to lecture, he was a pretty chill teacher after all. He was concerned about my lack of presence in class and that made me feel special
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Goyne is a great person outside of the classroom. But as a freshman taking Chem their first semester I would say choosing this class may have been a bad choice. I had people in my class that transfer from Gen Chem to Chem 111 and said that they wish they wouldn't have moved down because it was more work and more challenging.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Goyne is one of my favorite professors I've had at VU. He is very caring and wants everyone to succeed. Biochem isn't an easy A, you have to work hard, but it is definitely possible. Gives a fair amount of homework and the tests are pretty straight forward. Goyne is smart- you can tell he knows his stuff. Forgetful sometimes- my only complaint.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a good professor
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I really like him as a person and teacher!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM221
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Goyne is one of the most helpful professors I've had at VU (aside from Dr. Bob). He truly cares about his students and does everything in his power to help them succeed. He's quite absent-minded though, and hadn't taught organic since the 90's, so class was difficult. He's quite approachable if you need help, and very friendly!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: 221
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
HE IS SUCH A SWEET MAN! Hard worker just plain LOVELY. Has really great hair and will do everything in his power to help you succeed.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tom gets really wordy and confusing. He is a lovely, sweet man that is slightly socially awkward, so he doesn't get his points across without stumbling. You should expect his class to get behind schedule, to receive lots of hand outs, poorly written questions and a nice professor. He is quirky and really wants to help if you are confused.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM115
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is way too smart. It almost seems like he should be doing research in a lab. Hes a really nice guy and tries his best to help, but he makes the material more difficult than it probably needs to be. Study his notes and do the weekly homework assignments. Lab was cool, we made soap and root beer!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIOCH351
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
AWESOME! GREAT GUY! HELPS ALOT! EASY B, will have to work for A!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • 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:
Extremely helpful!!! Make multiple opportunities for you to ask questions. He is very smart and loves to highlight everything. He is a really good teacher.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHEMA
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Sweetest man I have ever met. He does everything he can to help even if his instructions are not the most clear.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a really nerdy prof. who is too smart for his own good. I had him for chem 111, you can tell he knows the material but he does not know how to explain it so students will know. He is always there if you need help. If you go to him if you can't help he will probably give you a break. He has student aid's grade hw and they make mistakes. nice
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is extremely smart so it seems he can't teach it because he thinks we know the material already because he does and he thinks its easy.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • 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:
Lectures are boring.. there is a homework sheet due every week which takes like two hours to do, and he often doesn't get to teaching everything on the homework until the day before or not at all in which case he'll email you to omit certain problems.. there are a LOT of tests and if you want to pass you should plan on going to the TA help sessions
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
goyne is a little difficult to follow as his thoghts are everywhere and pretty fast paced, but he is a very willing man to help anyone, he makes time and sets up alot of study sessions for people who want good gardes can make it possible.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM116
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had him form chem 116. I did well because his tests were basically the practice exam with different numbers. Alot easier than Prof. Ernhardt but also a much bigger headache. Goynemaster did try though...
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM315
  • 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:
Very interested and knowledgeable in the subject. Is very nice and willing to help. He's a bit absent-minded, so he forgets things, and he is very busy as he does a lot of work for the department (which you would think the chair would be doing). Class is entirely too early though.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This professor is extremely nice and helpful. Always willing to help during office hours and does his best to explain. Great Professor!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy for the first couple weeks. I aced the class for a little while, then it got really difficult. I got confused for a few classes, then was just totally lost. He has trouble speaking.
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