Ben Tovrog - Georgia State University Perimeter College - Decatur

Professor: Ben Tovrog

Department: TBD

College: Georgia State University Perimeter College - Decatur

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tovrog was one of the best professor I have ever had. He tries his best to help you succeed and makes himself as available as possible to help you. Loves to use the book and test questions usually come right from the textbook questions. If you do the homework and pay attention in class, it should be easy to do well.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 1212L
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tovrog is fantastic! He posts a pre-lab lecture the week before lab so you are able to get an idea of what the lab will be like (in case your lecture class hasn't caught up). He gives tons of extra credit points and drops the lowest quiz/lab grade. He will answer a call/text in a timely manner and assist you in whatever way he can! Take him!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 1211
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He teaches easy, but the tests are hard. There are 9 quizzes, 3 exams, and final. The final exam has two parts. The first part is 40 questions that made by Science Department ( Government) and the other part is 16 questions that made by College science Department. Super hard. He does not make any questions. The questions are not from the book.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM141
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

ABSOLUTELY LOVE TOVROG! Taking him right now at Emory and he should deserve a chili pepper. Offers a pre-class session an hour and half before class EVERY CLASS which is extremely helpful. Some people have told me that he really ups his game for 142 but if his teaching style remains the same sign me up. ("A+" right now but that might change)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is simply AMAZING!!! Very helpful in and out of class. This class will be so much fun if you put some effort. He will help you pass this class with an A. He is by far my favorite professor! Take this class, you will be happy

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151L
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's awesome. Responsible, punctual, competent, nice, funny, and genuinely cares about students doing well. Chemistry can be a nightmare depending on the instructor but he makes it pleasant. Teaches and explains clearly and is very helpful. Fantastic professor. And he should have a chili pepper - HOT.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM142
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seemed really easy, but changed the standard of what it takes to get an A. Instead of a 93, he changed it to 97 and didn't even tell us. Still, he's a nice guy and cares about his students

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM141
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this course at Emory and I thought it was ridiculous because the while semester I thought it was very doable but without telling us he decided to make an A a 97 instead of 93

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1212
• 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:

This is no easy class. With that being said, Dr. T is the most dedicated and helpful teacher that I have met. You have to put in a ton of time into this class if you to succeed (10hrs+ a week like he said) but he is there hours before class and help you in anyway he can. As long as you're willing to put in the effort and time that is.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• 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:

If chemistry is like a foreign language to you, Dr. Tovrog is the person you want to take. He breaks everything down so it's easy to understand. You must do the homework to do well in this class. He also has a review class prior to each class and is also in the learning lab. You need to take advantage of all of this.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a pretty good professor. He just expects you to do too much homework. Study guides for exams don't really help. He's doesnt seem to care about sigs. He wants you to learn concepts. Gives tons of partial credit and there are still bonus problems on his exams. His curves are a joke. Take chem 1212 when you don't have to take anything else.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

theres like 10 quizes and 3 test.. which are all considered as opportunity for me.. quizes come straight from hw.. i mean i'm extremely happy and couldnt ask for a better instructor. his dedication to his students inspires me... overall a good professor. but remember chemistry is never easy. he gives excellent study guides. great guy

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

everyone told me ben was a good teacher and i wasnt worried since i got an A+ with the previous hard teacher so i took him. but then i noticed the is TOOO HARDD.he explains all this stuff on the board thats never on the exam and you have to do too much hw to keep up with him. HE NO LONGER HAS A 10 POINT BONUS AND HE DOESNT DO PARTIAL CREDIT ANYMORE

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• 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:

He's an AMAZING teacher Extremely helpful. He does reviews before every class & he's always available at the tutor labs. He explains everything perfectly and WANTS his students to Ace his class. Chemistry is not easy but he helps make it easier.Homework is optional.Quiz every monday, 3 tests, Final, Drops lowest quiz and study guides for every exam

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• 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:

As I wrap up my pre req's for nursing, I have come to appreciate Dr.Tovrog all the more. He was by far, the best teacher I have encountered, at any school! He will make you realize, how many mediocre teachers there are, in the educational system!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is THE BEST chem teacher EVER! He comes to class an hour earlier to do a review session, gives extra credit on tests, and explains the material very well. There is no one else you should take chemistry with except Mr. T!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• 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:

Dr.T is absolutely amazing he goes above and beyond to make sure that you succeed in his class. All of his quizzes come from the book and he gives you a study guide and answer key to prepapre for test. He is the best and I will definitely take him again!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• 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:

I'm in Organic Chem, took 1151 with Dr. Tovrog, this professor is by far the most responsible instructor i've ever encountered.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tovrog met me outside school and taught me what I missed in class and pointed out what I need to study. he comes to class 1 hr before class to give free tutorial what else can you expect from this ever ready to teach professor? Take him, his A's are not free though but he will guide you through making an A. He's the BEST!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• 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:

He was a great professor and I learned a lot from him. Quizzes come from the homework, so you need to do the work and come prepared. Tests can be a little hard, but he offers extra credit and a study session before class. I felt that he was really interested in his students and wanted everyone to succeed.