Zhong Guo Zhou - California State University, Northridge

Professor: Zhong Guo Zhou

Department: TBD

College: California State University, Northridge

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GBUS502
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very passionate about finance, educated, provides great planned out lectures that are very interesting, is a very fair test maker, generous grader, caring, and assigns homework (doesn't collect) that are very helpful on the test. He doesn't try to trick you on the test so put in time and study a lot and most importantly practice.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the toughest teacher I've ever had. Does not give you answers to the problem- gives you formulas and figure out yourself. I know a student should be able to study on its own but sometimes you need an example in order to understand. Don't take online class with him you will fail, the rounding system of digits is tough and you might fail

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the most unhelpful proffesor I have ever had. I took his online course and every time I had a question it was as though he didn't even take time to read my question. He responds fairly quick, but aeach answer he gives back might as well be"oh well, not my problem" class is easy if you have a partner and time. Its a lot of work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN436
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is straight forward from the start, 2 midterms and a final, worth 30,30,and 40 percent. Not an easy class, definitely need to dedicate time and effort into it. Professor is very helpful during office hours

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN352
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

3 straight forward exams; 30%,30%40%. No chance to make up grades or not extra points, nothing. You really have to study a lot, so for every exam I had to start studying 3 weeks in advance and practice a lot. You need to purchase the expensive book around $300 since he always use the latest edition! Class participation is worthless!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN352
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I like mr. Zhou. Yes, his tests are tricky, but you get the hang of what he expects pretty fast. His notes are laid out in a way that makes it relatively easy to follow along. Just study hard and you will like him too.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Long boring lectures. Reads off class notes he gives you which are terribly written. If you do the practice exams and read lecture notes you should be fine. Doesn't explain the "why" of concepts or make them relatable. Knows his stuff, but a terrible teacher. No one paid attention during lecture, because they were useless. Very dry.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best Professors at Csun. The class itself has a lot of material itself. You must attend all the classes takes notes. He is extremely helpful at his office hours. And if you can solve his practice exam before midterm and final you should be able to get A. But you need to work hard yourself.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very tough class but his lectures are clear. GROUP STUDY saved my life!!! Don't try doing it on your own even if you know the material. Teach someone in the class to make sure you know it well. Study guide helps a lot and I waited before each exam to do the moodle homework he gives every week for extra practice. Still a hard subject.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very tough class but his lectures are clear. GROUP STUDY saved my life!!! Don't try doing it on your own even if you know the material. Teach someone in the class to make sure you know it well. Study guide helps a lot and I waited before each exam to do the moodle homework he gives every week for extra practice. Still a hard subject tho.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your graded on 3 tests the entire semesters, two midterms with 30 questions each and 1 final with 40 questions. He gives review notes and sample exams after each lecture, and most of his test question come from those practice exams. Not the best at lectures, all and all its mostly up to you to keep up with the material to do well in the class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

hardest class ever. hard to follow and doesn't explain everything. notes are provided and he does give lots of practice problems. he will not post and grades moodle or email. you must meet with him during his office hours to get your grades on tests, so if you work and don' have time to meet you will never know your grade throughout the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN352
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, Kind of funny when you can understand him, he does have an accent but if you can get over that he explains pretty clearly. Definitely should read the book, I didnt the first time and its a big reason why I didnt pass his class, remember this is upper division finance. Study and If you need help go to office hours he seems friendly.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 12615
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

No text book needed. Easy pass class by just following the review notes. YOU do not need to attend class at all but shall make available for review note session. Test 1 & 2 are super easy, the last test has 40 questions and many of them are not from review notes( review notes only have 30 questions). Lecture is boring and dry, and not always helpfu

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I found Professor Zhou to be very straightforward. Just practice the study guides and you will do well. Everything on the tests is either from the study guide, homework, or notes, no surprises, no tricks. Professor Zhou doesn't try to make things more difficult and his tests are very fair. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Zhou is awesome! Once you learn the way he teaches you will do great in his class. Use his office hours! His tests reflect the practice exams he provides and his lecture notes are online, print them out and bring them to class. Also the problems he assigns in the book do them they will help you on the test! Amazing teacher!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unclear. Explains poorly. Emphasizes unimportant aspects in lectures. Uses excessive acronyms. He says many words but communicates nothing meaningful. The book is useless. You are better off learning from lecture notes. The notes are poorly structured (you will need to reformat & rewrite them to give them actual meaning.) He curvs grade. my grade=B

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BUS302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy, but it can be very difficult to pay attention during his lecture. He's accent is thick and he can be TOO thorough in his explanations. Most of your grade will be determined by your group work. Be sure to pay attention to details because he can get very picky. Oh, and participation is a MUST in EVERY meeting.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BUS302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you get a good group! If not make sure you communicate with him about it. He is very picky about the information in your case studies, so try and do your best. He is not impossible but easier than other BUS302 professors. He is very approachable. Go to every class because he does take attendance. Participate because that is extra credit.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he teaches straight from book and will only test u on stuff he went over. no surprises, he explains from his notes in class which r from book, does review before every test and it is almost identical to test with different numbers. 2 mid's and 1 final, no HW or extra cred. no curve. its 30,30,40 no cumulative. i did study a bit and got an A.