Reviews of professor Xiaodan Zhao

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Overall the professor himself was okay, he tried his best to make what he taught clear and understandable. The course was comprised of 3 tests which weighed 75% of your grade with an optional final that replaced your lowest grade, other than that no test make-ups at all. Lots of homework from the textbooks, attendance was fairly mandatory to learn.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
There's three writing assignments and multiple discussion posts. The exams are worth a VERY large portion of your final grade. Some of the hw and exam questions can be found on quizlet. Dr. Z is a fair professor. He's a rule follower, meaning he won't do multiple accommodations unless you have a valid excuse.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Z by far is the best professor i've had, he makes the class fun and makes sure you understand the material. Make no mistake he makes you work for the grade but unlike a good chunk of professors he is not an A hole.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class is alright cuz There are too many assignments due each week and it is combined with 5850. This should not be combined with a graduate level class. Talks very fast in lectures and get through everything expecting you to know what todo it. ridiculous how I have to sit through zoom call then have to rewatch call on my own time cuz he go fas

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Take this professor!! He does give a decent amount of work, but nothing that can't be handled. I honestly hated micro/macro and was nervous for this class but this professor made me like Economics again!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Worst proff ever.i had the worst year of my life and i was working with the survivor administration because of something that went terribly in my life . The dean office had to contact all the professors i took classes with to because i was going to be skipping classes and everyone was super supportive and this guy wont even extend my paper for2days

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Professor Zhao isn't the most engaging when it comes to lecturing. Honestly, I had such a hard time understanding this course and I feel like the amount of homework and difficult exams did not make the course any better. Attendance was mandatory, even if you emailed him you weren't there that would still count against you.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He gave really good feedback on assignments and provided a good review for exams. He is very knowledgable in this topic and as long as you do the homework you'll do good in the class

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Best professor Ive had so far! Gives so many opportunities to get a good grade in the class and you can really tell he enjoys what hes teaching

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Z was a really cool, straight-forward professor. He's a generous grader as long as you show your putting in the effort and show your work. He gives opportunity for extra credit to his students and engages the class with game quizzes (not for grade). It's going to be hard to fail his class if you show up. I'd definitely take his class again.