AI Rate Professor

Geology

Thomas Hollis

GEO220 · GEOLO20 · GEOL212 · GEOLOGYOFCA · GEO221 · GEO224 · GEOL20 · GEOL220 · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
75%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you want an engaging geology class, but be aware that a few reviews report serious negative personal experiences.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyInspirationalAmazing lecturesEntertainingMemorization heavyPolarizing conduct concerns
  • Most students describe Hollis as engaging, funny, passionate, and capable of making geology interesting.
  • The course is usually manageable but can require memorization, notes, and preparation for .
  • A small number of severe negative reviews raise concerns about demeaning or inappropriate behavior, which lowers confidence in the overall experience.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

76/100

Grades appear favorable and several comments say passing is manageable, but students still need notes, memorization, and test preparation.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

Geology is made accessible and fun for many non-majors, though memorization and .

All course-easiness evidence comes from in-person reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

as mandatory, but comments say class notes and engagement are central to doing well.

online evidence available.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Most students strongly recommend him for engaging lectures, but severe negative reviews prevent a .

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Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

70/100

The grade record is strong and comments say students have to try to fail, though some reviews mention tricky tests and few graded items.

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Workload

Moderate

55/100

Workload appears manageable overall, but , and test preparation still matter.

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Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most reviews praise his passion, engagement, and ability to make geology fun, but a few severe complaints lower the score.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

74/100

Reviews emphasize tests, quizzes, notes, memorization, and a few .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

All reviews are in person, and most praise his engaging lectures while a few describe very negative behavior or poor support.

Main concern

The main risk is inconsistency, because most students love the class but a few report harsh or inappropriate treatment.

What students said

“Amazing teacher! He makes each class fun and actually makes you care about the subject even if you're not a geology major.”
GEOL212
“Lots of memorization but .”
GEO220
“Run. don't just walk.”
GEO220

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Exams and quizzes are important and sometimes tricky, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, proctoring, or take-home policies.

Tests And QuizzesTricky QuestionsMemorization HeavyFew Graded Items

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, memorization, and few graded items, but they do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book rules.

Tests And QuizzesTricky QuestionsMemorization HeavyFew Graded Items
“ are tricky”
GEO224
“Lots of memorization but .”
GEO220
“Test heavy”
GEO220

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He makes each class fun and actually makes you care about the subject even if you're not a geology major.”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and reported concerns. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“He's a great lecturer who knows how to keep a class engaged by balancing scientific information with interesting stories and visuals.”

👍 Recommendation Fit

78/100

“100% recommend taking his class!”

📈 Grade Outlook

70/100

“he says students really have to try to fail his class.”

⚠️ Mixed Experience

50/100

“He speaks in a very condescending manner to his students at all times”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Mr. Hollis really makes geology fun and interesting.
  • He is passionate about geology and he wants his students to enjoy learning.
  • His notes AND handouts are outstanding and no textbook was required.

Theme 2

📚 About Difficulty And Exams

  • Class can be very difficult in peicing parts together but he creates a .
  • , but useful preparation for the exams.
  • are tricky

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • Run. don't just walk.
  • Not there for needs and to be at appointments
  • He is harassing & groping

Data context

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Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

15

Lifetime ratings

74/100

Evidence confidence

The 15 reviews span many years and show strong themes, but several are old, some are vague, and opinions are highly polarized.

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 54
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 54

Course coverage

GEO2206 reviews
GEOL2122 reviews
GEOL2202 reviews
GEO2211 review
GEO2241 review
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GEOL201 review
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GEOLOGYOFCA1 review

Reported outcomes

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8 reported outcomes

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A+ 2 · A 6

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