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MICHAEL THOMAS

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Raw average: 4.89/5 from 18 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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MICRO526 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
This was an amazing class! Material is absolutely difficult (it builds on biochem and ochem a lot) and it's fast-paced, but prof Thomas makes it interesting and he is always willing to help you if you're stuck on a concept. So long as you study often and ask for help when needed you will be fine.
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MICRO526 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Was very worried about the difficulty of the class, but after finishing the class I can say it was one of the most rewarding ones I have taken. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the field as a whole and is pleasant to talk to. His office hours are a godsend for any confusion. A little intimidating, but genuinely caring and wants you to do well.
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MICRO526 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 5/5
Attendance is not recquired but strongly encouraged to keep up with heavy class content and gauge important topics. While content was in-depth, professor was very understanding and took many liberties to facilitate a comfortable learning environment and prime students for exam content. Lectures can be dry but rewarding. Don't use AI.
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MICRO526 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Essentially a graduate-level biochem course. Yet he made central metabolism very easy to memorize. Enjoy the beauty of chemical logic! Also, prepare to learn A LOT, as this course moves very fast. It's also best if you have taken Chem345, as this course has significant emphasis on ochem. Exams are usually easier than what's expected in lecture.
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MICRO526 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Great prof, very informative lectures. This class is tough so be prepared to study tons. Most of the grade is made up of exams and problem sets. ...Only this semester half the class decided to use AI on the first problem set so now it's all exams! Um yeah if you're gonna rely on AI for this class pls don't take it so ppl who care won't be punished!
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MICRO526 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Professor Thomas is a fantastic professor. He explains very difficult concepts well and his exams are very fair. They are challenging, but fair based on class material. I have struggled in this class, but he is very easy to talk to and explains concepts well when you need clarification.
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Classes with MICHAEL THOMAS

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Recorded teaching history

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Spring 2012CURRIC 675General Seminar
Spring 2012CURRIC 990Dissertation Research
Fall 2011COUNPSY/CURRIC/EDPOL/EDPSYCH/ELPA/RP&SE 719Introduction to Qualitative Research
Fall 2011CURRIC 990Dissertation Research
Fall 2011CURRIC 999Doctoral Independent Study
Spring 2011CURRIC 675General Seminar
Spring 2011CURRIC 990Dissertation Research
Fall 2010COUNPSY/CURRIC/EDPOL/EDPSYCH/ELPA/RP&SE 719Introduction to Qualitative Research
Fall 2010CURRIC 990Dissertation Research
Spring 2010CURRIC 675General Seminar
Spring 2010CURRIC 990Dissertation Research
Fall 2009CURRIC 699Independent Reading
Fall 2009CURRIC 990Dissertation Research
Spring 2009CURRIC 675General Seminar
Spring 2009CURRIC 699Independent Reading
Spring 2009CURRIC 990Dissertation Research
Fall 2008CURRIC 990Dissertation Research
Spring 2008CURRIC 675General Seminar
Spring 2008CURRIC 699Independent Reading
Spring 2008CURRIC 990Dissertation Research
Fall 2007CURRIC 699Independent Reading
Spring 2007CURRIC 675General Seminar
Spring 2007CURRIC 699Independent Reading
Fall 2006CURRIC 699Independent Reading
Fall 2006CURRIC 990Dissertation Research

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