Lori Petrovich - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Professor: Lori Petrovich

Department: Science

College: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The best chem teacher I have ever had. Explains things very clearly and goes over examples well to immediately reinforce what has just been taught. Tests are all multiple choice and the questions are pretty much the same format as the homework and practice tests, so if you do well on those you will probably succeed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Petrovitch was an okay teacher but this class was insanely hard for it to be an intro to chem. it was very hard to keep up if classes were canceled or if you missed a class and the tests were very different from the practice, especially test 3. She is okay, no more no less. She is honestly one of the better ch101 professors at state.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Lori is one of the best ch101 professors out there. She prepares students very well before each exam. She gives out last years exams, a practice exam, and gives extra credit before each exam. She goes very fast during lecture, but if you pay attention and take notes you'll be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Petrovich is the BEST chemistry professor. The course is so hard and I had to study everyday to make a C. Petrovich is such a nice professor though and she offers a 5 point extra credit opportunity before every exam and a 10 point one before the final. Chemistry at State is painful, but take Petrovich if possible as she makes it less painful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gives extra credit practice tests before test day -- make sure you take advantage of this! There's a lot of material covered by each test, and while Dr. Petrovich does a pretty good job of explaining the subjects, make sure you review because chemistry builds upon itself.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This course is very fast paced. Halfway through the semester I just stopped taking notes because I did not have time to write anything down. On the bright side, all of her lectures are posted on Moodle so you can look over them ahead of time. She also posts practice exams from previous semesters and gives opportunities for extra credit on each exam

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Petrovich was a great teacher for intro chem. The class is hard already, but she explains all concepts clearly and has all the powerpoints and TopHat questions on Moodle. She also lets students get up to 5 extra points on the tests. She was great!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She is one of the best Chemistry professors at NC state. Take her if you get the chance. She makes you work for your grade, but if you study the material. you should do fine on her tests. Also, there are many opportunities for extra credit.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Considering your options, you can't go wrong with Petrovich. Lectures can be a little rushed sometimes but she's among the few good CH 101 profs at State.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I LOVED Petrovich. I was terrified of this class because I bombed high school chemistry, but she's an amazing teacher and makes the material very understandable. She's also really nice outside of class. Gives extra credit, and the tests were just like the homework. Study notes, homework, and practice tests and you'll be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CH201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

take her, she gives plenty of extra credit

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Petrovich was an amazing professor! She made chemistry easy. She understood that it was an intro class, so she didn't require her students to learn complex topics. You definitely needed to study for tests, but she didn't try to trick you with questions. I recommend her to anyone taking CH 101.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Petrovich is super talented when it comes to making a student feel like he/she's not intelligent. Also, with her as the director of my lab course, I had to fight for the extra time that was allotted to me by the University. Even more, receiving an email on a Monday morning and being told to take the final later that day is baffling, is it not?

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. P is the best CH101 teacher at NCSU; if you have a chance to take her, please do! She gives you access to all her powerpoints online, so it is easy to follow along in class. The tests are multiple choice and are fairly straightforward.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Lori Petrovich is an amazing professor. She lectures quickly but posts all of her slides on Moodle so you can catch up or get ahead if need be, along with helpful practice worksheets. There are extra credit opportunities for every test and every test was very similar to the practice tests. CH101 is difficult but her instruction made it easier.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. P is a great professor. She is very attentive and caring. She knows what shes talking about and show knows how to explain it to the students. She does take attendance, but if you go to class, you should be fine. The class is hard, but having her as the teacher makes it much easier.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She definitely goes through the material super quickly, but her tests are pretty straightforward (she gives you previous tests to look at). She doesn't accept questions in class, but she is more than happy to meet you outside of class during her office hours.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Petrovich was an amazing Chem 101 professor, and I would recommend her class to any incoming students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Petrovich really knows her stuff when it comes to chemistry. Her lectures are clear and very understandable, even if you don't know much chemistry going in. There are webassign homework questions assigned every week, as well as in class clicker questions graded for attendance. I recommend taking notes on the daily slides prior to class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CH101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. P is amazing. I think she is one of the best chem 101 professors you can take, so definitely try to get her if you can! Explains things very clearly, has powerpoint online, and clears stuff up if you dont get it at her office hours. Also gives students the chance for up to 5 points of extra credit on tests!