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THOMAS BRUNOLD

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Raw average: 4.62/5 from 202 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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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Really felt seen and cared for while learning. I had a joint professor lecture and they both really worked together and created a great educational setting each lecture. Very engaging and I felt like he actually was passionate about my learning and performance in the course.
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Brunold is an amazing professor- his lectures are very applicable and he goes at a really good pace. He is also genuinely a funny guy and makes us laugh a lot. It's a hard class, but Professor Brunold made it fun/manageable. Overall great guy, 10/10.
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
LOVE LOVE LOVE Brunold. He was so kind and had a true passion for Chemistry. When you ask him questions, he makes sure he is answering to the best extent he can and truly wants you to understand Chemistry. Chem 103 is notorious for being a difficult "weed-out" class for STEM majors, but he makes it so much easier. Also, he has a cool accent :)
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Super nice guy, very caring and passionate. Always engaged students. Would definitely want him again. TA not so good, though. Hit or miss with the TA.
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Classes with THOMAS BRUNOLD

CHEM 606

Physical Methods for Structure Determination

Credits unavailable

CHEM 606 surveys spectroscopic methods for inorganic structure determination, covering theory and application of non-crystallographic techniques.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Thomas Brunold

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
CHEM 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

CHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Thomas BrunoldEtienne Garand+43 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
CHEM 990

Research

1–15 credits

CHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Tehshik YoonThomas Brunold+64 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Spring 2026CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2026CHEM 990Research
Fall 2025CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2025CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2025CHEM 990Research
Spring 2025CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Spring 2025CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2025CHEM 990Research
Fall 2024CHEM 101General Chemistry I Laboratory
Fall 2024CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2024CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2024CHEM 990Research
Spring 2024CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Spring 2024CHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2024CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2024CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2024CHEM 990Research
Fall 2023CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2023CHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2023CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2023CHEM 990Research
Spring 2023CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Spring 2023CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2023CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2023CHEM 990Research
Fall 2022CHEM 101General Chemistry I Laboratory
Fall 2022CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2022CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2022CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2022CHEM 990Research
Spring 2022CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Spring 2022CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2022CHEM 990Research
Fall 2021CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2021CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2020CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2020CHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2020CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2020CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2020CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Spring 2020CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2019CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2019CHEM 105General Chemistry I
Fall 2019CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2019CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2019CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2019CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Spring 2018CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Spring 2018CHEM 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2017CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2017CHEM 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2017CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2017CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2017CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Fall 2016CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2016CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2016CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Fall 2015CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2015CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Spring 2014CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Spring 2014CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2013CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2013CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2013CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Fall 2012CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2012CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Spring 2012CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2011CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Fall 2011CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2011CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Spring 2011CHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2011CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2010CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2010CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2010CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Spring 2010CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2009CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2009CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2009CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2008CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Spring 2008CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Spring 2008CHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2007CHEM 608Symmetry, Bonding, and Molecular Shapes
Spring 2007CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Spring 2007CHEM 606Physical Methods for Structure Determination
Spring 2007CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2006CHEM 511Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

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