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Dr. Thornsberry is exceptionally knowledgeable, but teaches strictly from power points.  this can be very boring.  add to that his monotone voice and it's snoozeville for many people. tips for staying awake:  
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==Classes taught==
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* [[General Biology]] (04-102/3)
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==Style & personality==
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Dr. Thornsberry is exceptionally knowledgeable, but teaches strictly from power points.  this can be very boring.  Add to that his monotone voice and it's snoozeville for many people. Tips for staying awake:  
 
1. sit in front
 
1. sit in front
 
2. write the notes (don't print them off ahead of time)
 
2. write the notes (don't print them off ahead of time)
 
3. drink a soda (or equally caffeinated drink)
 
3. drink a soda (or equally caffeinated drink)
you'll learn a lot in his class . . . if you can stay awake.
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You'll learn a lot in his class . . . if you can stay awake.
  
While this may be true for General Biology, if you take an upper division course, it's different.  Say, for instance, you took Genetics (which he has his Ph.D. in...), the class is fascinating.  He is always willing to help, especially in office hours. His wife, who taught the lab section was an amazing and brilliant woman as well.  When teaching a subject he has a passion for, Dr. Thornsberry creates an engaging class, even if it still all comes in the form of powerpoints.
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In contrast to his boring facade, reports are that he's more lively in upper-level classes, perhaps because students are not so tightly packed in in those. Genetics, for example, is said to be fascinating.
  
Tests .... well.... Know your stuff.
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== Student opinions ==
  
 
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Revision as of 02:23, 17 October 2005

Classes taught

Style & personality

Dr. Thornsberry is exceptionally knowledgeable, but teaches strictly from power points. this can be very boring. Add to that his monotone voice and it's snoozeville for many people. Tips for staying awake: 1. sit in front 2. write the notes (don't print them off ahead of time) 3. drink a soda (or equally caffeinated drink) You'll learn a lot in his class . . . if you can stay awake.

In contrast to his boring facade, reports are that he's more lively in upper-level classes, perhaps because students are not so tightly packed in in those. Genetics, for example, is said to be fascinating.

Student opinions