Xioming Zeng - Rowan University

Professor: Xioming Zeng

Department: TBD

College: Rowan University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH01131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Prof. Zeng for Calc 2 and he grades solely on 4 tests. But the quizzes you have are just practice problems and you go over them with the class. After each test, he gives you a chance to earn up to 10 e.c. points! I learned a lot from him and even though its a tough class, keep doing practice problems/homework/review and youll be okay.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The grade is based on 3 tests(including the final) and some extra credit. He's a super tough grader and doesn't give a lot of partial credit, so one mistake costs you. I don't mind him as a teacher; he isn't the best I've ever had, but still fairly good. It's mainly the grading that bothers me, and why I wouldn't recommend him to someone else.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CAL2
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Went from a 3.8 gpa to a 3.5 after this class. His lectures are circuitous and confusing. Homework isnt graded but is still required. Advisor told me after it was too late to drop that most people take CalcII at community college.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This man is awesome, but expects a lot from students. He is incredibly clear, thorough, and logical in his lectures. Lets you bring lots of notes to tests. Very willing to help outside of class. Basically if you give care and give effort, he will be fantastic and you will learn a lot. He's also super funny and keeps your attention in class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really good teacher, good class if you have a background in calc. Hard for first-timers. Only grades are 4 tests, no participation or quizzes, so if you fail them good luck. Really tough grader, hardly gives partial credit, takes off many points for simple mistakes (simplifying) even though you show clear understanding of how to solve the problem.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH01130
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This entire class is graded on 3 quizzes, 1 final, and one take home assignment. Homework is assigned but not checked. If you mess up ONE assignment, you're dead in the water.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Zeng is one of the funniest math professors at Rowan. The man has magical metaphors and analogies that will brighten up any class period that is dragging along. There are 3 tests, but he gives extra credit assignments for them. His examples are great and you should honestly take the class just to see his drawings; they are astonishing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A great professor to take for your first semester of college, really exposes you to the work needed to excel in college math classes. Cares about his students and will want you to succeed no matter what. In every lecture he takes concepts from the ground up and will call you out to participate. A little intimidating at times, but for good reason.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's important to know that Zeng's grading system is the average of 3 tests. Personally, this style suits me and I enjoyed the class. He is very good at lecturing and gives homework every class. I was able to get through with an A- without doing the homework, but you may want to spend some time doing homework on topics you need to.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH01230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took Dr. Zeng for Calc III. He is amazing at 3D drawing, HUGE help. His lectures are straight forward, and he always explains topics thoroughly. His tests however, are challenging and his grading is strict. Can't BS tests Assigns hw every night, (not collected). Lots of in class practice. Your grade will be 3 tests, so STUDY. Would recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH01230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Zeng is one of my favorite math teachers ever. His lectures are entertaining and stimulating if you have an interest in math. He is really willing to help you better understand the material. As long as you study the quizzes and homework, you'll do fine on the three tests he gives (which is your entire grade). I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Show up to class, do the homework and it should be an A, no problem. Even though the homework's not graded, it really helps you out. Bit of an accent, but he's comprehensible, will help if you ask for it, and usually keeps you from falling asleep at 8am. Just watch out if you don't know what you're doing because he might single you out in class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was the hardest class I've ever taken and I'm normally an A student. He doesn't grade anything expect for tests. There were 4 in total, 25% each and none of them were ever easy. Every night, expect a bunch of homework even though it isn't counted for credit. However, if you don't do them, it'll probably be hard to pass the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CALCIII
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the hardest classes I've ever taken. His accent is difficult to understand, his tests are hard, and he barely goes over homework. If I can avoid taking another class with him, I will.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gives little to no partial credit on tests. There are only three tests that add up to your entire grade, so if you mess up on one there is no hope for you. Tries to embarrass students by forcing them up to the board when they don't have right answers.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CALC02
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His sense of humor is awesome. Just practice his daily quizzes before the exam and you will good to go. Planning to do the homework too?? Oh yes you have already aced the quizzes. Wish he taught linear algebra too!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CALC13
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His explanations are really clear and thorough. Workload is lax. He'll assign problems for homework but doesn't check them and goes over them in class if you have questions. Also gives daily quizzes but doesn't collect them. Really the 4 exams are the entirety of your grade, so as long as your prepared for them you'll be good.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CALCULUSTNA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm terrible at math and my grade with him was terrible. But he is a good teacher. He made a 3 hour class hilarious. The man is funny, he is the typical Asian math genius. His class is hard, and he's intimidating, but he cares for students."If Function X squared, and you put dog into function, what you get.......... DOG SQUARED!!!!" Room explodes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH01230
• 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:

AWESOME TEACHER. Super helpful during office hours. Prepares you for tests. Manageable amount of homework. Really knows his stuff and is funny. Calls on random people during class and expects participation. Really good class. Nice guy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Zeng clearly understands math, and is great at teaching it. He's a little intimidating and will pick on you in class, but don't take it personally because he does it to everyone. There is in in-class work ("quizzes"), but the tests are VERY similar to them. Go to class, do the work, ask questions, and you'll be fine. My favorite math class yet!