Richard D. Torquato - Los Angeles Valley College

Professor: Richard D. Torquato

Department: TBD

College: Los Angeles Valley College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Torquato a few years back and loved him. He's very knowledgeable and passionate. I went to Berkeley after taking him at a community college and his teaching is on par with the professors there. He belongs at a University so it's a gift to students that he teaches at a community college. Take him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• 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:

Really great professor. Second Psych. prof. I ever took at Valley b/c I didnt pass Mossler's class. He answees any question u ask, and the tests r kinda hard. He lets u use a cheat-sheet (a page of notes) on the test. That should be enough to pass the test.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYCH1
• 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:

Professor Torquato was a fun, enthusiastic teacher. He loved his job, & he loved the knowledge he was able to pass on. If you had questions, he had answers. The tests were very hard, despite the cheat sheet you were allowed to use, which was one you created on your own, using ur notes/text. (btw) he's not hot; he's kinda old, but he's super cool

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's an ok prof. He knows what he teaches, gives study guide n u can use apage of notes on test. Dropes the lowest shows ineterresting videos. Do study cause tesr R kind of hard but If u study u'll pass. No essays on test or du in class. Just short answer but if written on ur notes u'll be abel 2 answer them. I would take another classe w/him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• 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:

i really like the mix of videos and lectures. makes it more interesting.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Torquato teaches a University level class.Book and lectures are important. Believes in educating people. He has a genuine quality, and presents himself as a serious educator. If you are a serious student, you will appreciate this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSCH01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this teacher was really helpul, but his tests are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT like most people said. His test are open book, but your notes won't even help you during the test because the questions are really difficult. u really have to read the book to pass the class. unlike other teachers where the tests are open book, but the test is easy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's an alright teacher. My class was at 8am. I don't recommend taking it that early. You get extra credit for coming to class. MUST read the book. Tests are difficult, you can use a "cheat sheet" for each test. He drops your lowest. Tests are the only things graded.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• 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:

An excellent teacher and an easy grader. Everyone should get an A from him if they give any effort at all. My only problem with him is that he brings his religious bias into the classroom instead of leaving religion out of a biology class. He makes no secret of his belief in creationism.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's one of the best teachers I have ever met. Yes his tests were ver hard for me. I did get a B in his class. But I woulod take his class again. His lectures are amazing his very passionate about teaching and his deffinetly not boring. I enjoyed every moment. If he knows you work hard and you attend every lecture you get extra 12 points. I truly e

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH02
• 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:

I thought his lectures were great - he was very knowledgeable and never boring. I really liked his class and I'd take him again if he taught something else.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• 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:

One of the hardest classes I've had. Lectures were clear and very informative, but the tests are EXTREMELY difficult. Solid understanding of both the book and lectures are critical if you want to do well. If you are passionate about psych, this is the professor to take. You'll have to work your butt off, but it's worth it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

students seem to really like him, but i was bored to death in his class. but i guess thats because my interest for pyschology is nada. he's an okay professor. you have to study for his test and will need the book especially if like me you zone out during lecture time. side note: guy's memory is extra good so expect to be remembered

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH002
• 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:

Good Professor!!! He really loves what he teaches, which makes class very interesting. Great lectures but rather difficult exams. Be sure to read the book, follow the study guide and come to class. If you need additional help, take advantage of office hours. Oh yeah, read the syllabus!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting class lectures. He is really passionate about psychology and knows a lot of great info. However, his tests are really really hard and it is nearly impossible to earn an A in that class because the grade is based solely on test scores.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• 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:

Mr. Torquato is a great teacher. He is very clear and unlike most teachers, he really cares about his students. He always makes sure everyone in class gets the material. He gives very clear study guides and his lectures are very detailed. At first I thought his jokes were going to get old, but as time went on, i found him very funny. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• 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:

he is a good teacher

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This Professor is Awesome!!!It was because of him that I developed a love for psychology.I took him for Psych 2, 5 and 14.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY1N2
• 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:

greatest teacher i ever had im an econ major but he almost got me to changing to psy. study guide before every test drops a test and open note. ull love him i hate sitting in class but in his class i didnt want to leave

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH14
• 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:

I was soooo looking forward to this class and i was NOT disappointed...Prof. Torquato is awesome. Very funny and cool. You pretty much should never miss a lecture as they are very important...and you HAVE to read the book, but you'll want to , the info is sooo amazing and interesting