Xiangwu (David) Zeng - Case Western Reserve University

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Xiangwu (David) Zeng - Case Western Reserve University

Professor: Xiangwu (David) Zeng

Department: Civil Engineering

College: Case Western Reserve University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an okay professor. Definitely better than the other guy who teaches ENGR 200. If you study the homework problems and do the sample exams, you're set for his exams. The final was a little bit harder, but doable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
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:

Amazing professor. Explains things very clearly in lecture; if you understand concepts and problems from daily HW and lecture/in class examples then you will be well prepared for exams (majority of grade, but problems are relatively simple). Very accessible outside of class for questions and a nice person overall. Would definitely recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Fine lecturer. The homework's took a while, but the tests were all simple problems similar to what was on the homework.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Daily homework is quite hard and time-consuming. However, tests are much easier in comparison. Practice tests give you a good idea of what to expect on the tests. Lectures are pretty boring and not very engaging. However, Professor Zeng is a nice guy and quite helpful in office hours. The TA is also helpful and a great resource for help with HW.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easy overall class. The material gets difficult after the second test. His accent can be a hard to understand, but I personally had no issue with it. He teaches the material well. His tests aren't that difficult. There is daily homework. The homework isn't that challenging.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Zeng is a great lecturer and a nice guy, this class covers a LOT of topics but tests are relatively easy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENGR200B
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:

The lectures can be a drag, but if you can stay awake then you'll get through easily. Homework everyday was hard and took a while but made the tests feel really easy in comparison. Talk to Prof Zeng! He's a cool guy and the accent isn't too hard to decipher

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Zeng is thorough and straightforward. He is clear about what he expects students to learn, and he goes through concepts in an unambiguous manner. Lectures are not the most entertaining, and homework every class is a little much, but it is necessary to do well in the class. Do all the homework and read the relevant chapters in the books.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
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:

He has an accent but he is totally understandable. Explains the concepts very well. Homework every class can be a pain, but there aren't any quizzes, projects or lengthy assignments. If you pay attention in class and do all the homework, you will do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bad. He gives you daily homework but it worths only 10% of your grade. As tests take 90% of your grade, if you mess up one test, then your grade is just screwed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the greatest professor I have ever met. Cakulate lol

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy. He'll do the best he can to explain anything you don't understand. The course material is pretty simple.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENGR210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've had so far.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENGR210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor, does not know how to teach. Extremely hard to understand and very boring....havent ever talked to him , but hear he is a nice guy

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tests were fair enough, if you took the time to do/attempt the ridiculous homework which was not worth crap of your final grade (all answers were online though if you searched for them)... parrorarogram

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you do the homework and pay attention to his examples, you will do well on the tests. He explains what he expects of you and what you need to know very well. Also, very helpful if you ask for help. Great prof!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really like Dr. Zeng! Homework is hard and always took me a long time but tests are easy. You can learn a lot of useful knowledge from the hard homework and get an A easily through the easy tests.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super Boring!!! Also the books suck.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
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 is one of the best professors I have had at Case. His lectures are very clear and his tests are truly based off of what he taught, not things he thinks you should have learned. Plus, he is just a quality human being.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGR200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Way to go

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