David Zitarelli - Temple University

Professor: David Zitarelli
Department: Mathematics
College: Temple University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1901
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
1 of the best profs in Temple uni. Unfortunately he retired last year. Respect and honored. So proud to be his student.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's funny but he always gets off-topic at lectures. The material is so intense that there's no time for joking around. I'd rather have someone teach the material for 2 hrs straight so I understand. He doesn't help at all, he has assistants teach the class. He thinks Honors students are all good at math and should figure it out themselves.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CAL1HON
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
My most favorite teacher in college. The class goes by really fast with him. He is genuine about wanting his students to succeed. I feel honored to have been his student.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CALCI1
  • 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's kind of awesome, but you have to do all the work. He makes you want to learn, and you will definitely not fall asleep in his class. He kids around a lot, and he uses examples from the book to teach the class. The TA's are lifesavers, but Doc Z will help you whenever you need help. He is very interested in the lives of his students.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1941
  • 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:
Dr. Z is a funny, awesome guy, but I found this class difficult. I took Calc I in high school before, but Dr. Z doesn't really teach the actual concepts that well. He spends a lot of time joking around in class. The tests and are based on problems from the book that he'll often give you. If you aren't strong in math, you'll have to work very hard.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1941
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Despite what other people are saying, he is an amazing professor who will actually teach you the material. You don't need to have taken calc before or self-teach yourself. If you're honestly struggling, he offers so much help. Best Professor for Math here at Temple. If you have the chance, take his class!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1941
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you had never taken calc before, I doubt this class would've been easy. You end up doing a lot of self-teaching, but the quizzes/exams are not hard for the most part. If you put effort into the hw, you'll do well.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1941
  • 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:
Dr. Z is the nicest professor I've ever had! Unfortunately, he's not as good of a teacher. He gets distracted constantly, and although it's entertaining, I found myself teaching myself the material from the textbook all the time. If you don't mind doing that, definetely take his class. You won't be dissapointed!!!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1941
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Everyone says this guy is nice and moderately easy, but while the former is true, he definitely drives the level up the class 15 times more than it should be. He is rather rude during lecture, and doesn't actually accomplish much. I guess he expects you to get help, and "get to know him," but frankly, we have other things to do other than calculus.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MATH55
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
I'm "Horrible" at math. This man saved me! He is awsome.. very helpful and understanding.... he's commical, makes the class very enjoyable.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1042
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Z is the man. He keeps the mood in the classroom light, and expects people to do well. He picks good homework problems that encompass all of what he is trying to teach. I always felt prepared for the departmental exams.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CALC2
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Z is the best math professor you will ever have at temple. It's easy to get an A if you do the work. He promotes a classroom environment that fosters learning!!!!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CALC1941
  • 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:
This man's name is carved into the marble in the Founder's Garden for his Great Teacher Award for a reason...he is a great teacher. Also chosen as Honors Professor of the Year, both awards of which he was very deserving. He is hilarious, but above all of his awards, he is one of the greatest people you will ever meet in your life. Take Dr. Z.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MATH55
  • 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 are not good at Math, You must take Dr. Z. I was never any good at Math but Dr. Z enlightened me. He doesn't embarass you if you don't know the answer. He speaks crystal clear english too. If I ever have to take another math course, I will hunt him down. One of the best teachers I have ever had.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CALCH95
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
i took dr. z for calc I and II. It's a wonderful teacher. he gives quizzes which are usually one of the homework questions. His TA grades the HW. The tests are very reasonable...they're from the homework and review. They're plenty of help available from him and his TAs. He's very funny and always in a happy mood. He loves to keep in touch with stud
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MATH95
  • 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:
Dr. Z was an outstanding teacher who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. He took the complicated methods of the textbook and presented them in a funny way in order to help facilitate learning it (and it kept you awake)
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CALCH095
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a great teacher and a great guy. He's funny and keeps everybody's attention in class.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CALCH095
  • 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:
Funny, smart, great teacher. Only taking Calc II because he is teaching it.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MATH95
  • 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:
I have had three Z classes, all of which are the best Ive had at Temple. I just wanted to make sure SOMEBODY put on a pepper.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MATH95
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best class ever but it fills up fast because everybody knows Z is an exponentially better teacher than that other guy they have teaching calc and I'm SO MAD I DIDN'T GET INTO HIS CLASS AGAIN, I MISS DR. Z because he is awesome.
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