Reviews of professor John Thomas

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He is a good professor, has interesting stories/ancedotes, and is super funny. I took an honors course so that may be why my experience was that of a higher difficulty, but he is decent at explaining issues you may have and he is more than willing to help you in any way you need.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
For a physics professor at state, he was a cool guy. he was always quick to respond to my emails, and was through when doing so. physics at state sucks, and its a tough class but at least he was entertaining.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Thomas was really amazing. PY 208 was an absolute nightmare, especially after the online switch due to covid, but Thomas at least made it bearable. He gave interesting lectures, compiled really great notes for the final exam, and was really helpful outside of class. If you have to take 208 at State, definitely take Thomas.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
PY208 is pretty poorly managed and is an awful course to take, but Dr. Thomas is the best choice if you choose to take it at State. He always tries to make the class laugh and explains concepts with plenty of examples off of the homework. Best of all, he knows what he's talking about, and is very accessible for help in person or through email.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
While PY 208 is pretty abysmal, Dr. Thomas makes it a lot better with his positive attitude. He is always smiling, and he includes jokes in his lectures to make them more enjoyable. He really cares about his students and gives great lectures, and he is probably the best PY 208 instructor, so take him if you can.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
PY 208 is generally a terrible class, but Dr. Thomas makes the best of what the department gives him. He prepares you extremely well for tests and is just generally a kind and helpful professor. He hands out homework extensions like candy but ensures that you don't get behind. If you must take PY 208, definitely take it with Dr. Thomas!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Stop searching for a physics professor: you found him. Dr. Thomas is amazing. He's hilarious, caring, and a great teacher. He makes his own tests so he only tests on things he emphasizes during class. He talks sort of fast so sit in the front and be ready. Overall he is a great prof and made a hard class easier than it was for other sections.