Zvi Goldstein - California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Professor: Zvi Goldstein

Department: Business

College: California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Goldstein. Go to class, take notes and seriously do not be afraid to ask questions. Only graded on 3 quizzes and 3 exams non-cumulative. Pay attention in class and practice a few problems after the lecture and you'll pass with a B easily. 89%-75% is a B. 75%-60% is a C. Take him!! He is hilarious and the best professor i've had.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take perfect notes. Exams and most quizzes are open notes so you'll need to write down everything he says during lectures. He will also call on students so be ready for that. Find a good neighbor to sit next to in class, he's not really great at answering questions but it's good to work with those around you. Quizzes/Exams have a lot of EC.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No group project, no book needed (unless you want to do practice problems); just attend all the classes, take good notes and ask questions! exams are open notes and free response, therefore you need to understand the reasonings behind the answers. 60% is a C, but you have to work extra hard to get an A&B. Professor Goldstein is nice.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Even if you still miss the first 1-2 classes, you still should enroll in his class ASAP. He's available in his office hours daily, so no need to formally schedule appointments with him, as he'll give you what you need, in case you miss notes/lessons, need clarification on online homework problems, etc. Lenient grader. Fair mind.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class over summer and I really enjoyed it and felt like everything I learned was valuable. He's very sarcastic and some people don't get his humor but it's nice to have that in such a serious class. I didn't buy the textbook --his example problems were enough to prepare me for every test. All tests are open note and not multiple choice.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 361B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If your planning not to show up to class, you will be very lost when its time to test. His test comprises of his lectures, which are just going through easy problems, and problems he emails you to practice before the test. As long as you show up to class, take notes, and do the extra problems, you can pass with an A. He lets you use notes in tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MGSC207
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I honestly don't know how to do well in the class, if you pay attention there is no guarantee you will understand, I think he expects us to take the exams just for the sake of passing, not the greatest professor I had so far, and hopefully the last. Expect to put in a lot of work if you want a good grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Goldstein is very knowledgeable in his field. Your classes will normally consist of lecture for the first few classes of a chapter and then practice problems for the rest because they can take a while to do. Grade is based on 3 tests. He curves. Doesn't move on until everyone understands the material. Ask questions if you get confused.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most difficult professors Ive ever taken. I went to SI every week and understood it clearly. I even did most of the hw problems but when it came to the exam it was completely different. Usually only 3 questions no room for error

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ISDD361B
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

It is honestly hard not to get mad when describing this teacher. He was rude, unapproachable, sarcastic, and he was plain awkward. He was bad at teaching, he would go on about information that we didnt need. he cant get to the point. If it wasnt for his TA who understood the material much better than him, i would have failed. Please avoid him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ISDD361B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is a hard class no doubt. He tries his best to help, but sometimes it's confusing and he expects you to understand it. So just always do the homework/book problems, they are not mandatory but help a lot, especially on tests, when you are under stress and don't have time to look though your notes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ISDS560
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I was nervous at first, but Dr. G turned out to be one of the most informative professor. He might seem unapproachable, but he is very kind and eager to help for anyone wanting to learn. You will learn a lot about regression, forecasting and advanced linear and non-linear programming. highly recommended!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ISDD361B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He takes the avg of 3 MTs, the class is easy if you pay attention. Open notes with more than ample instruction. I did well on all 3 MT, barely studied because it's all in the notes. Homework isn't graded, but do it for practice. Solid prof with with a great teaching method, I would take him again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 361B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

he is a nice guy however his lectures are very confusing, I even stopped going to class because his lectures weren't helping me. your grade consists of the average of 3 tests. but he does curve a lot. I passed the class but didn't learn a damn thing lol I personally wouldn't take him again

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 361B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is easy to get a B in but hard to get an A. The first exam was really easy so he made the second one a lot harder. It is easy to keep up with the material in class lectures and SI but the questions are a lot harder on the exams. Didn't really read the textbook. Only used it for practice problems that he recommends which you should do.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ISDD361B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I have had at CSUF. Disregards the ISDS curriculum and teaches the way he wants to teach. No power points, just teaches you theory and application. It's much easier to understand. He does not over complicate the class. Easy grader and gives you extra credit on each exam, which is open note.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you take this professor, make sure you do well in 361A. If you don't then this won't be the right class for you. He is hard to understand because of his thick accent, but overall a great professor. Do the homework and take advantage of his office hours if you're not keeping up with the material.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ISDS361B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tough class, decent professor. His lectures and teaching style is rather unstructured, which was annoying but not a big deal. Your grade is the average of 3 midterms. If you pay attention, see a tutor for help with homework, and go to SI for practice questions then you'll do fine. This class is manageable if you do it with confidence.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ISDD361B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really cares about what he is teaching. Always read to assist students when needed. Lectures are easy to follow. Exams are open notes and he doesnt grade hard at all. Grading scale is perfect, an A is like 85% or higher. Hard to fail the class. Just show up and youll pass.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ISDD361B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Goldstein is a funny guy who places a lot of value on real world application. Statistics has never been easy for me but if you attend his lectures and follow his examples you have a high chance of getting a good grade.