James Tomberg - Duke University, Durham, NC

Professor: James Tomberg

Department: Mathematics

College: Duke University, Durham, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH32L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

JT's a bro...awesome teacher...really makes an effort for his students

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH32L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I absolutely loved Tomberg!!! When I first signed up for this class I was dreading it because it's known for being one of the hardest at Duke. But Tomberg explains everything very clearly and always welcomes questions. He is also really funny and friendly. The material is difficult but you will do well if you put in the effort.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH32L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Definitely one of the best math professors. Great lectures, crystal clear explanations. If you can't do well in the class it's only because you don't work hard enough. I want to be not only his student, but his friend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH32L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Arguably the most difficult tests, but definitely the most rewarding class. Tomberg cares about his students and if you put in the effort he will do everything possible to help you succeed. I got D's on two of my tests and a C- on my third test, but was able to pull off a B+ on my final enabling me to achieve a B in the class. Thanks Tomberg!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH32L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof. Tomberg is a very good professor he genuinely cares about his students and wants them to do well.. If your going to take Math 32 be sure to not skip the Fourier Series lessons because it is probably the most difficult subject in 32 and there is a lot of questions about it on the final

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH31L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Take 31L with Tomberg! He's friendly, nice, helpful, and a great teacher! I had never taken Calc and I still did really well. Tests are of reasonably difficulty, and the quizzes are straight out of the homework for the most part.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH31L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great professor. If you have to take math at Duke, take it with Tomberg. His tests are fair and he is a really funny guy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Math at Duke is impossible, but if you have to take it for your major, make sure you get Tomberg. I've never been good at math, and he made it awesome. I actually ended up learning a lot, and he's very fair. If you show effort and interest, he rewards you for it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH31L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

PROFESSOR TOMBERG IS THE MAN!!! i had heard stories that if you just try hard in Math 31 you will barely get a B. but as long as you do the work, tomberg makes himself veryy accessible, and the class isn't as hard as i thought it was going to be. he cares a lot about his students. GREAT TEACHER!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH31L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Liked his lecture style, and his tests were fair. He made the course material more accessible to someone who doesn't especially like calc. He was very available and helpful outside of class. Highly Recommended!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH31L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tomberg is the best math teacher I have ever had. He gives great lectures, is extremely nice and helpful, and makes himself readily available outside of class. If you are going to take Calc at Duke take it with the best: Tomberg!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH31L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Such a great prof! Tomberg is nice, easy to talk to, and funny. Definitely get a class with him

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

5 STARS!!!! TAKE HIM!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH25L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tomberg is GREAT. I absolutely hate math, and still do but he made me learn the material in a way that actually made sense. Great great guy as well. He even met with me a few times to go over material in another math class that was giving me trouble. Definitely take his class if at all possible.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is really one of the best teachers I have ever had. This was more of a "review" class for me but he explained concepts in new ways that I really learned from. He is funny, and doesn't have to try hard to be. Extremely approachable and its hard to think of a time when you cannot call, email, or visit him with a question. Highly recommended!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH25L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tomberg genuinely cares about you if you care about Calculus. Wants to help however he can and very accessible outside of class. Nice, funny guy and def take him if you are taking 25/26.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH26L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best math teacher I've ever had. Hate the subject/find it difficult, but he is very good at explaining concepts in understandable terms. Really wants students to understand material, very willing to spend extra time helping, even retaught me a class I missed bc I slept through (he notices). Keep up with the hw and you will do fine--tests are fair.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH25L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Nice professor, entertaining lectures, always willing to go out of his way to help you understanding as long as you're willing to come to class and do the work. Fair grader, tests aren't easy, but you can do well if you keep up with the homework and go to the math help room.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CALC25L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

great teacher...will go out of his way to help you outside of class. very hard class though. if you miss class, he wont forget about it... if you are intersted in calc, definitely take Tomberg. hes great.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH25L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tomberg is not only an excellent teacher, he is also extremely funny.