Gevork Minaskanian - Virginia Commonwealth University

Professor: Gevork Minaskanian

Department: TBD

College: Virginia Commonwealth University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEZ301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I hate chem labs, but his lectures are not bad and he is such a cute old man with adorable humor that it is impossible to hate him. The quizzes he gave were not bad at all. You have to study hard for the exams however but it is do able. I hate chem labs but I got an A in the class. Just do your work and stay on top, you will do fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a very hard class overall. You need to read the textbook and DO ALL THE PROBLEMS. He's a great person to ask questions during office hours but he kind of brushes over the lectures. Tests are hard but you get used to the format overtime. Do all the practice quizzes and tests. He has 2 finals, his own and the ACS.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very sweet and funny professor, but I was thrown off with his accent. He lectures during class, but would recommend reading the chapters beforehand so you're not lost. His exams are initially difficult but become predictable as the semester continues. He truly cares about his students success and trusts them.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is probably the most interesting chem 301 teach by far. Beware of his accent because it can make you sleepy. Overall, good teacher but you really have to put effort in learning.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is by far one of the best professor I've ever had. Yes, his class is hard and you have to study a loot, but his teaching style is really helpful and most of his students do very well on the orgo section of the MCAT (they get close to perfect scores on it). The textbook problems are your best friend (do all of them twice if possible!)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is by far my favorite professor I've had at VCU so far. He is absolutely hilarious and genuinely cares about all of his students. I would definitely recommend taking lab with him as well! I will definitely be taking CHEM 302 with him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I struggled so much in CHEM 301 and Dr. G turned that right around! His lectures and notes are great, if you can take organic II with him, definitely do so! Hes become my favorite professor by far. That said, youll still have to do your part and study well + attend TA sessions to get the most out of the class and do well on the ACS

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is by far one of the hardest I've had to go through. To get an A in this class, you really NEED to do all of the homework and suggested problems. You NEED to do the sample quizzes and tests. You NEED to review each note, each BlackBoard post, and each pink note. It's very possible, but it takes up SO much time. Just be prepared!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM302
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr.G is probably the best professor at vcu, he is so funny and genuinely cares about his students. His class is definitely very difficult but its orgo so thats a given. The three hour long class may seem a little off putting but it is WORTH IT! Do ALL of the textbook problems or else you will not pass. TAKE DR.G!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DR.g is very funny and caring uyg, but he does not teach at all. If you dont like to learn from the textbook you will fail his class 100 percent. That said if you're like me and dont like classwork and instead prefer to work alone he is the perfect professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr.G is a funny and insiping professor, who is genuinely interested in getting students to learn. That being said, you really need to work hard for an A or even a B. I spent about 15 hrs studying and scraped an A. Do the book problems. They will be your best friend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 301AND302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do ALL the homework assignments!!!! His quizzes and exams are similar to them. Go to his office hours with questions. He is a funny, caring man who has a great passion on ORGO and will make you love the class (if you pass, of course)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ORGO302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is so wonderful. I received a D in Bakers 302 class and I repeated the class w/ Dr. G which was the best decision. Someone stated how it was like night/day comparing Dr. G to baker and Im so glad I took their advice b/c its true! Hes very straightforward and hilarious. As long as you study and review the content he gives, youll do fine!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His tests are hard, as long as you do all the problems given and read the book and notes he provides, you're good. He gives practice quizzes and exams. Funny and knows a lot. Its a 3 hr class so be prepared. Exams and quizzes are timed and the rest is to take notes and do clickers. Final is 2 parts w his and ACS. He really works your brain.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM3012
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best professor. Very funny, caring and a helper for the students. I think his exams and quizzes are very fair and he has a bit curve.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM3012
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is the BEST EVER! Downside is meeting once a week but he has 5 TAs, SI leader, posts questions to do in the textbook in addition to sapling and ACS AAANDDD practice quizzes/exams! ORGO is hard no matter who you take it with, but if you use all the resources he gives you there's no way you won't pass.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM302
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took him for CHEM 302 and it was a mistake. His exams and quizzes are very hard. I did everyting but still wasnt able to get an A. He's a good guy but he is the hardest orgo teacher in VCU. I have taken physiology, immunology, biochem, etc and got all A's but not in this class. I had a 3.5 GPA and my GPA dropped down after taking Orgo2 with Dr. G

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM301302
• 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. G is the best Orgo professor. He really cares and wants students to learn. His exams and quizes can be hard, but he gives you sample quizzes and exams. He gives you a copy of the notes that you just have to fill in the blank, but his class is once a week at night. You will get back the effort you put in. Do practice problems and ACS practice!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEZ301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Yoda, he is

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM301
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely the hardest class I have taken at VCU. Have a 4.0 GPA (and taken challenging courses like animal phys, bio of cancer, etc.) and I very barely got an A. Would not recommend. The 3 hour lecture is goes too fast and HW problems are extremely time-consuming. If you are willing to spend 15 hours per week on this class, then you can take it.