Reviews of professor Fan Zuo

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Fan has just started teaching on his own this semester (Fall 2018). Therefore, he has a lot to learn as a professor. He is very knowledgeable regarding the content, but not so in finding the best ways to get students engaged and to understand the material. He is very, very kind, however, and I'm sure he will improve in coming years.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Definitely a great professor! He's a bit difficult to understand sometimes but other than that Hes a great dude! Even if you get something wrong, he still gives you points for showing your work! The one thing I didn't like was packback but he does try his absolute to help you and its so good!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
It's fans first year here at ISU so he has alot to learn. He makes the material wayy harder thn it actually is. He's nice, but I had mono for 3 months with doctors notes and he never worked with me on anything. I had tutors, went for help and the SI sessions and there was nothing to be done. This material is harder than what it needs to be.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Zou is an exceptionally competent and caring professor, who is focused on student success. Clear expectations and communicates them well. Every week there is a lecture quiz, workshop worksheet and quiz. His lectures are available on canvas prior to class and has great examples. If you are struggling he is always available for assistance.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Very good communicator. Funny and engaging. Works with you well during office hours.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class should not be hard at all. Fan does not make it easy to learn at all. You cannot understand a word he says. He goes through his PowerPoints as fast as he can just to say he covered it in class. He cannot solve any of the problems he gives to students, and he changes the subject to get out of the situation. You'll regret taking his class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
You definitely have to study for this class because the concepts are pretty difficult. However, Fan is extremely helpful to his students and takes constant surveys on how he can better the class. I have never had a professor change the whole course to help his students learn better, but fan would literally do anything to help us get a good grade.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Fan has improved since first teaching, but his lectures need a lot of help. Puts you to sleep and his explanations blend together.