Reviews of professor Zach Horton

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Nice guy but AVOID. There's mandatory 1hr lab each week (not specified when signing up for the course, and you dont get a credit for lab), he doesn't believe in full scores, and he gives NO feedback for his arbitrary grades. Deceivingly chill. You need to do much more than what he says to on assignments, otherwise he will just give you a C on them.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took this class in a remote setting with Professor Horton.  Unfortunately we didn't have access to most of the available materials due to COVID, but the class was still extremely enjoyable.  Do the readings, participate in discussion, and ask questions.  He is super willing to help with anything.  Would definitely take again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took Dr. Hortons Virtual Reality class and had an amazing time. I took it for the philosophy credit it and was expcting a boring class, but it was actually incredibly interesting and interactive. It was a night class once a week too, so that really means something. Super fun class.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I took his class it was only his third semester teaching. However, he threw the syllabus away in the third week and had no organization at all. He had us read the second half of a fiction novel but not the first. I learned one skill and went on a cool field trip but I should have just watched a tutorial and skipped the class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
The Virtual Reality class was a good combination of philosophy, technology, and VR that kept the class interesting. To start the year, we do a lot of reading, but as the year goes on, we use more VR, play more games, and watch films for homework. Put effort into the few assignments we have, and you will do well. I would take professor Horton again!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Zach was a good professor! His grading scale was arbitrary, but as long as you were on his good side, he'd give you a good grade. Weekly readings were easy to complete and his projects weren't too difficult either. The only downside was a mandatory 1 hr lab, but all you'd do was play a game that was already played in class, or one similar to it

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Horton's Virtual Reality class was one of my favorite classes at Pitt. He is an excellent lecturer, funny, and knowledgeable on many topics. The philosophical readings were dense, but a lot of the assignments were interesting VR experiences. I would definitely recommend the class if you are looking for a memorable gen ed.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This is the second class I have taken with Professor Horton.  Make sure to do the readings and participate in discussion.  This is an awesome elective that also counts towards a philosophy credit.  Highly recommend for a fun class that will challenge the way you think!