I loved taking this class, and the format was honestly super helpful. The grading breakdown is very clear and fair: two non-cumulative exams worth 20% each, homework worth 30%, a final paper worth 20%, a proposal (5%) and presentation (5%), plus 2% extra credit available through SONA participation. There is also a 96-hour late policy, which is super generous and takes a lot of stress off.
In terms of the exams, they were very spot on with the lectures and mainly covered the most important aspects. Before every exam, Thomas does a full review, and that review tends to closely reflect what actually shows up on the test. He makes it pretty clear what to focus on, which makes studying feel focused rather than overwhelming.
As for the homework, it was not stressful at all. I never needed to use the late policy because the assignments were straightforward and easy to complete using his lectures. Everything felt manageable and directly connected to what we were learning in class.

The final project is also very doable. The proposal and presentation are only 5% each, and it does not have to be an experiment you actually run, just a well-developed idea. There is a short Q&A portion, which is not intimidating. If other students do not ask questions, Thomas will step in. His questions can sometimes sound more intellectual than expected, but he seems to grade based on effort and whether you understand your own material.
Overall, I would not judge the course based only on the grade distribution, since a lot of people did not attend class regularly. Thomas genuinely seemed interested in answering questions, stayed after class to help, and was consistently supportive during office hours. There was even a student who never attended in person and missed her assigned presentation day, and he still let her present later. He is a pretty cool professor, and I would definitely recommend taking his class.