Zack Powell - University of California Berkeley

Professor: Zack Powell
Department: Biology
College: University of California Berkeley
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: IB106A
  • 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:
Brilliant mind! He will challenge you and push your limits with the material. You won't understand anything sometimes but go to office hours they are a life and grade saver. No tests or final, only problem sets which are extremely tough! He is kind, sincere, and wants everyone to do well. He grades on a curve. Know Matlab, Physics and Calculus!!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: EPS82
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
I agree with the comment below, he is not a friendly fellow. Stopped by his office to ask questions which would have taken no more than 5 mins. In less than 30 sec, he asked who was I, announced he was too busy to answer ANY questions, and quickly slammed the door. See Jim Bishop instead who welcomes students and answers questions outside of OH
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: OCEANC82
  • 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:
This Professor along with Bishop, with whom he co-teaches Oceanography, is one of the most insensitive men i have met. They refuse to make any accommodations for their students, even when they are stuck in a terrible bind.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: EPSC82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I hate Oceanography! I have never disliked a class as much as this one! The subject is definitely not interesting, especially because it was taught by this professor who is very boring. I have not been able to grasp what he is trying to say at all this semester. BORING class & difficult final and midterms! Even hard for a P/NP class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: EPSC82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Definitely an easy class - just stay on top of things and complete the extra credit and you should be on your way to an A. Textbook and GSI review sessions are helpful - lecture is boring and pointless
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: EPSC82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I feel compeled to say that this is the worst professor I have ever had at Cal. He is the master of boredom. His lectures are completely useless and Oceanography cannot be any worse in this class. Dr. Bishop is slightly better but his ocaasionally ridiculous zeal in class can be quite awkward. On the upside, the tests are durable.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: EPSC82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't be fooled by oceanography. I took it for fun and it's becoming my hardest class. The midterms are killer, you will have a panic attack when you take the test because you don't expect it at all. The study guide is not a precussor to the midterm- not by a long shot. The book is your best friend. Lecture very very boring. Slides not helpful.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: EPSC82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
uh.... I thought oceanography would be really cool and fun... but powell's lectures are just waaaay too boring. no offense. talks too slowly, too much junk in lecture, slides are not very helpful.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: EPSC82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His lecture style is difficult to follow, but the overall class is easy because test questions are pulled from the study guides they give. Prof. Powell knows his material, but his lectures can be slightly unorganized and you do miss important things because its thrown in somewhere with the slides.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: EPSC82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Powell seems to know what he's talking about, but his structure in teaching is difficult to follow. While I'm sure Powell is a fascinating guy to Oceanographers, the amount and detail of the material was TOO MUCH for a 2-unit intro class. Needs to spice up the lectures somehow.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: EPS82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wow, he's a terrible lecturer. And a jerk to boot. He acts like we know what he is talking about when we aren't. I don't think he realizes that this class is full of disinterested jocks and people fulfilling requirements!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: EPS10
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
can't follow the lecture, skips around and spends most of his time fiddling with the movable screen in the front of the classroom
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: IB82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very boring, but you can tell he knows his stuff. Sometimes is unclear where he is going with things, and expects a lot on tests.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: IB82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: IB82
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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