Dennis Petruska - Youngstown State University

Professor: Dennis Petruska

Department: TBD

College: Youngstown State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

So I took him a few semesters ago but a few friends signed up for him so I rescheduled for a different professor FOR them. That is how bad he is. He is rude, ask a decent question and you will get laughed at. He just writes on the board (HORRIBLE handwriting) and doesn't teach. DO NOT TAKE DENNIS PETRUSKA. WORST PROFESSOR I'VE HAD. Thank me later.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

JUST GET THE TEST BOOKLETS. IT ISNT THAT HARD. GO TO CLASS, ASK QUESTIONS, PAY ATTENTION. He notices. I feel like a lot of ratings are from people that have been given a piece of candy for everything they have done right. Just listen to the guy, it may be difficult but 1 to 2 hours once or twice a week for a semester isn't that difficult. Take note

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is, first of all, very rude to his students. He makes you feel stupid if you ask him a simple question. Don't e-mail him or he will freak out on you. The class is very difficult, but manageable. BUY THE TEST BOOKLETS because they are the only way to do well in the course. His lectures are unbearable and his handwriting is awful.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult to learn from. I worked hard & had a high B in the class after 3 exams & a lab exam, & still withdrew bc he made it impossible to get through. Extremely discouraging & is proud of how many people drop his class. Handwriting is atrocious & took weeks to figure out what he was writing. Makes simple material hard & hates questions

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STATS3790
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is different, kind of nice guy, only grades by a few tests. Buy the tests that he says to as a study guide then go to the SI sessions, they do more than the class. He's a very dry dude

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Petruska is the worst person I've ever met I asked for help and he laughed in my face and said I was stupid He calls himself the stats God and said his son makes more than all of youngstown combined All he does is repeat himself all class and talks about his investment banker son Talks about you failing and shows up late after getting laid

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Says u will fail his class because ur stupid on the first day. Teaches everything on first exam on first day and repeats same lesson for next 3 weeks until u take the exam. Brags about having a 90% drop rate for class. Can't read writing and sat in front. Plows through material like he plows lab instructor but manages to run over time every class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Attendance not mandatory and does not care to learn your name even if ur one of the 8 kids to show up. He would teach the lesson if no one was there and talk to his imaginary dead friend Joe. Do not ask questions just makes him get mad at u and call u stupid. He called campus police on a student for asking him a question what was wrong on his test.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No just no. This is what his response to any question is. What did I do wrong on this problem w -60 points? "I can't tell u and even if I fix it it won't help u" because he assigns u a grade based u not what u deserve. Especially hates u and will yell at u if u ask him what ur grade in the class is, his response is no. SMH, 650 kids left at end.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Previous review touched on first day, says ur stupid to ur face and makes it clear u will fail and he will enjoy it. Doesn't care how u do or about u at all. He sounds like squidward from spongebob. Pants sag below waist I think he has a thing w lab instructor Garrett(; if u know what I mean. Doesn't tell u what is wrong just -40 on each question.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the biggest a$$. He acts like a douch and thinks he and his 2 kids r the greatest thing the world has ever had the pleasure of witnessing. The very 1st day he tells u that u will fail and 90% of students will be gone by the 2nd week and brags about this. U r never right no matter what, say big it's large say positive it's not negative.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor at this university. He refuses to help us. When we asked him about what our grade was in the class he shouted no at us and slammed the door. Final is optional and no one knows their grade or how he grades. You could get an A+ on every test and somehow come out with a B. Never take him he is the worst professor at YSU!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 3790
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible... Definitely the worst teacher I have taken at YSU. If you answer "bigger" he will say no larger. DO NOT TAKE! First day of class claims 75% of us are going to fail. Doesn't explain anything in detail and hand writing is so awful you have a hard time writing down notes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON3790
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The most challenging course I have ever taken at YSU. He does not want to help when you have questions. Often times tells you that it will not be likely to pass. Goes entirely too fast, leaving you barely enough time to write down the material, let alone understand anything. I left class crying more than once because I was so overwhelmed and lost.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 3790
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Possibly the worst professor i have ever taken at YSU. I received a B in the class thanks primarily to SI. I do not feel that he cares about his students at all. He goes way to fast and his hand writing is chicken scratch at best. The test are ridiculously long. Try to avoid him at all cost.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON2630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I believe it was a fair class. He is a great teacher and is willing to take the time for those who are willing to take the time to learn. Go to class, pay attention, BUY THE PREVIOUS EXAMS FROM THE BOOKSTORE!! Go into his class with a positive attitude and you will be fine. Can't be lazy in this class. An A is possible :o)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON2630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Look I tried to like this guy, he knows his econ but is boring. sat in the front and couldnt read his writing. he plows through material very fast had 4 exams(1 the day before the final) each exam was 15 pages long and took well over the allotted class time for 90% of the class. This is an entry level course that he teaches like a senior course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON3701
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

class is tough and if you want to keep up you must go to class. He is a great professor who teaches you a lot more than just whats in the class. He lectures very fast and is sometimes hard to keep up. Only two test in this class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON6939
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, you must work and work hard. He will not give you the grade you believe you are entitled to receive. If you show him you want to learn he will help you. As far as him not caring if you fail or pass, in this aspect he is right. The reality is an employer can find replacements and he tries to teach this to you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON6939
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, the bottom line is you must work in his class, and work hard. He will not give you the grade you believe you are entitled to receive.