Craig Torbenson - Wichita State University

Professor: Craig Torbenson

Department: TBD

College: Wichita State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Torbenson is a great professor who can teach the lecture, though can be sometimes dry. Exams are mostly textbook-based. A group project is given midway (duration of 1 month time to do) where you've to write 2-3 papers together. Mastering Geography is online homework where you'll do 1-2 per WEEK. Be prepared to work a LOT in this class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taught as well as can be expected, exams were reasonable and the map tests were fun, but his segments on third world countries usually always ended with "... and then capitalism came and they lived happily ever after"

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOG125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Torbenson wants you to succeed. If you put forth the effort, you will do fine. He offers a lot of extra credit, curves his tests, and will drop your lowest map test grade. Sometimes the lectures are a little dry, but most of the information can be found in the book. Some information can only be found in the book, so make sure to read it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Torbenson is a very passionate geographer, but his classes are very dry. I have trouble staying awake sometimes because it is just his lecturing the entire class, he does nothing to liven things up a bit. The map tests are okay as long as you can memorize and the content tests are difficult. Expect to need to study a lot to pass the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG125
• 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:

Class was hard. Map test were impossible only got it right if you gave answer he wanted among 3-4 right answers. Avoid class if you can. I recommend you avoid this class at all cost. Don't questions your grade on an assignment he will lower it. Saw girl get 18 cut into a 16. Also he grades assignments on requirements not listed in instructions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Torbenson is a passionate geographer. His writing assignments are easy and kind of fun. His tests are killers. He has map tests and content tests. The map tests come before the content lessons, making the class harder than it has to be. The content tests are confusing. He is very likeable and his classes are enjoyable. HATE HIS TESTS!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His map test are designed to confuse and the exams deal with textbook readings mostly, none of which he goes over in class. He seems disconnected with this generation and possibly unaware most students are enrolled in classes other than his. I'd hate to say this but I think his goal is to be as vindictive as possible. Assignments were cake.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOG210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Map tests are not too difficult. But the exams are rather extensive. His lectures do not seem to have anything to do with the exam. There is too much textbook reading over way too many chapters per test. He seems interested in what he is teaching but it is rather boring. He gives way too many pop quizzes. His assignments are easy but he grades hard

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very tough grader. It is almost as if he wants you to fail. When most teachers go back to add points to assignments he takes them away. Map tests are hard and tests are decent. I would not reccomend him to any one. He is inconsistent.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

map tests are hard and his normal tests are too. just study and listen in class and you will live haha.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOG210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Craig Torbenson was funny at first, then he would get on my nerves. The map test are very hard and the preparation time to study for them is minimal. Its a pretty tough class. I do not recommend this class to anyone.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG125
• 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:

This class is extremely time consuming. You are constantly studying for this class the entire semester. He his a very helpful teacher and always understanding. He offers extra credit here and there and even drops a map test and a few of your lab assignments. Study for map tests and come to class and you should be fine!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO210
• 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:

The class is easy if you go. He doesn't take attendance, but there are pop quizzes & alot of the test material comes from his lectures. Map tests are easy if you study, but the midterm & final are hard! You can get a good grade if you do good on the maptests.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a good teacher and a funny and interesting fellow. Class can be tough, especially the map tests. It's easy to get a good grade if you put in the work and STUDY for the midterm and final. Those are the worst!! I would definitely refer the class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy and all you haveta do is work and study.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOG125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hang on this is a great ride! Work hard, get an early start on the map tests, keep up with the assignments and you will get an A. Lectures are interesting. I can't imagine taking this in a less than 16 week course.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

you'll have 4 map tests. They're pretty time consuming to do and it takes time to memories and study them, but if you already know the countries this class is easy. There's lots of assignments but some count for extra credit. take good notes from class for the midterm and final. He grades assignments kinda hard. But he's a good teacher overall.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took the telecourse. I wish I had taken a regular semester-long course, because it is an interesting subject and he is an interesting man.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very hard class, only take this course as a 8 or 16 week course. a very interesting class tho. make sure u answer all questions u'll get points for trying

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Not an easy class, I know because I failed it. I also never went to class.