4.7

Christian Zoller

Criminal Justice - Bakersfield College

4.7
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
93
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4.7
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

93

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What Students Say

I ABSLOUTLY LOVED HIS CLASS

CRIMB8 - 5.0 rating

An Overall Great Professor Mr

CRIM2 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

71%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (8)
A (6)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 19 reported grades
A+: 8
A: 6
B+: 3
Pass: 1
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (8)
Hilarious (5)
Gives good feedback (4)
Amazing lectures (3)
Inspirational (3)
Caring (2)
Respected (2)
Graded by few things (2)
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Reviews (93)
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ADMJ
Dec 12, 2002

Mr. Zoller is sooo cool and very easy to understand. A Great Teacher!

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ADMJB2
Feb 18, 2003

great teacher, great sense of humor,

5.0
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ADMJ
Apr 10, 2003

Funny Indeed....great lectures and material.

5.0
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ADMJCADM
Apr 20, 2003

Prof. Zoller is a great instructor, easy to understand, has a sense of humor, very professional and intelligent. Dresses nice too.A+ Highly recommended.

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ADMJ2
Jun 1, 2003

mr.zoller is very helpful and very clear in his lectures.i wouldnt mind taking another class with him.

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ADMJ
Oct 29, 2003

Great teacher. Comes up with the oddest examples but keeps the class interesting while learning. Can't wait to take another class with him. Not bad looking either

5.0
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ADMJ2
Nov 12, 2003

Mr. Zoller is a great teacher. He makes class very interesting and is great at explaining the class material.

5.0
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ADMINJUSTICE
Mar 17, 2005

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ADMJ8
Apr 14, 2005

Mr. zoller, Is very easy and easy to understand, He tells you what exactly to study for, only has 7 quizes and a final which are from past quizes

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Aug 24, 2005

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ANY
Aug 24, 2005

omg zoller is the best.....i took one of my first classes with him and he sooo keeps u interested.....he is a funny guy and will def. get the point across in a way where u will get it

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CRIMINALLAW
Aug 30, 2005

So sweet, explained everything so well, so funny... the fact that he is HOT meant nothing... really. Okay, so maybe I NEVER missed a class, would you if you had a teacher like that? Awwww.... *Dreaming*

5.0
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CRIMLAW
Aug 30, 2005

HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT!!! Great teacher too!

5.0
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ADMJ
Aug 31, 2005

IF YOU NEED TO PASS TAKE THIS CLASS!! he e-mailed me all the quiz outlines, all i would do is show up too the quizs..never went to class and i still passes with a B. he looks like JEFF GARCIA!!

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CRIMINALLAW
Aug 31, 2005

He is a great teacher who doesn't make things hard just because, you actually learn and retain the information he teaches. Prof. Zoller is also pretty funny when he teaches and some of his stories are priceless.

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CRIM2
Nov 14, 2005

this teacher is too funny. even though im not a morning person his class definitely made up for having to wake up early. his weird examples make the material easy to remember. BEST TEACHER IVE HAD SO FAR!

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CRIMB10
Mar 22, 2006

Wow this man is the best criminal justice professor alive he makes class work, the tests and homework so easy but at the same time you come out of his class knowing a whole lot of info... Thanks Christian Zoller you Are the best...

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CRIMINOLOGY
May 2, 2006

he is a really good teacher with his funny examples makes your life very easy and you actually dont forget what he was talking about his classes are usually in the morning but its worth it...he is great!!!

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CRIM1
Nov 15, 2006

i've yaken zoller for crim 1,2,3,10 and he is the best! hes friendly and understands. helpful but doesn't return e mails. i still think hes great.

5.0
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CRIMMOST
May 6, 2007

Zoller is a great professor very easy makes it interesting to learn I wished he taught general ed. Very helpful.Highly recommened

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CRIMCRIM
Jul 24, 2007

Very easy class, did not have to buy the book and still got an A. Z is a really nice guy. Talk to him about sports and you win.

5.0
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BCRIM
Nov 7, 2007

this teacher is the best !!!I recommend him totally! He makes you laugh and he helps you with any thing related to the subject/chapter. Gotta have the book, gotta go to class. And he's cute in his own way.

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CRIMB2
Nov 8, 2007

EASY A. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Funny as hell. never used my text book. cool guy

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CRIMB2
Nov 12, 2007

THIS IS MY FIRST CLASS WITH PROFESSOR ZOLLER, AND I THINK HE'S ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS I'VE EVER HAD IN MY EDUCATION!HE'S FUNNY, CHARMING, AND A LITTLE HANDSOME. GET YOUR BOOK AND ATTEND CLASSES, HE GIVES OUT "KEY" PHRASES THAT WILL HELP ON YOUR TESTS.

5.0
2.0
CRIMB2
Nov 14, 2007

Professor Zoller is one of the best instructors I've had in my entire education! Take his class, and you'll see! Go to class, and read your book to learn.

5.0
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BCRIM
Nov 20, 2007

great teacher, have had him for the past two semesters..i have learned alot and he make class go by fast. Super funny!! and Love the simpsons!! VERY COOL GUY!!! I Def. recommend!!

4.0
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CRIMB1
Nov 29, 2007

VERY AWESOME TEACHER. CLASS IS SO EASY.. LOVES TO TALK ABOUT THE SIMPSONS IF UR A FAN THEN THATS THE CLASS FOR U. TEST SUPER EASY IF U STUDY IF U DNT U WILL BE OKAY. U REALLY DNT HAVE 2GO2 CLASS AS LONG AS U GET THE STUDY GUIDE AND DO GOOD ON THE TEST ULL BE OAKLY DOAKLY!!!!

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CRIMB1
Mar 31, 2008

This professor is very cool, all of his classes are super easy.

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CRIMB2
Apr 9, 2008

awesome teacher. easy A. show up for test and study the reviews he gives you. Loves to show cool movies and always open to talk about ANYTHING to do with law, lawsuits, etc. GREAT TEACHER

5.0
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ADMJB1
Apr 26, 2008

Awesome class , excellent teacher. I think hes related to Jeff Garcia ,LOL.

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CRIMB1
Aug 12, 2008

HE is the absolute best teacher ever...he is in love with the simpsons...his tests r so freakin easy...if u fail this class than you r a moron..he makes me want to keep coming to his class because he is so interesting and so down to earth he is not your typical teacher...way cooler

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CRIMB1
Nov 11, 2008

he is an awesome professor!

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CRIMB1
Jan 30, 2009

Professor zoller is an easy teacher. I had him for my Criminal Law class and i got an A+ in the class. His test are easy and as one mentioned if you don't pass his test then your a moron. He does give a lot of extra credit and it's not even hard. I recommend him to people who want to take an easy class

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CRIMB2
May 5, 2009

He is very easy going, extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. Enjoyed every class and highly recommend him. Has a smile that will make you melt!

5.0
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CRIMB2
May 26, 2009

Great teacher, easy class & easy tests just need to review and make sure you do understand the material..watch videos in class...highly recommend him

5.0
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CRIMALL
Jul 7, 2009

Awsome, who ever can't pass his class needs to go back to kinder

5.0
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CRIMB1
Oct 28, 2009

Great Guy and very easy going. For his test he gives you a review and tells you what will be on it to the tee. I would take him again.

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CRIMB1
Nov 12, 2009

SUPER HOT..FUNNY..AN EXPLAINS EVERYTHING PERFECT..BUT HE IS SUCH A HOTTY..TAKIN HIM 4 EVEY CLASS..HIGHLY ADVICE U TAKE HIM...

5.0
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CRIMB1
Dec 7, 2009

HE'S A COOL LAIDBACK PROFESSOR HIS QUIZES ARE EASY AND HE DOES'NT REQUIRE YOU TO ATTEND CLASS I'VE LEARNED ALOT AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO EVERYONE......EASY A

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CRIMB2
Dec 14, 2009

Way easy...as long as you are there for the reviews and tests. DON'T BUY THE BOOK. Never even opened it.

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CRIMB2
Apr 20, 2010

he is so laid-back, never has a negative attitude, taking him again for crim b1!

5.0
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CRIMB2
Sep 23, 2010

Super easy!!!!!!!!!!!!

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CRIMB10
Nov 1, 2010

He is a very caring, sweet, and very knowledgeable professor. Miss class time, and his funny stories; but especially his pretty smile.

5.0
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CRIMCRIM
Nov 18, 2010

Great teacher and nice as they come. Many videos but interesting discussions

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CRIMB2
Nov 23, 2010

We always go over class packs together in class and then watch movies that relate to the section we're learning about. He's a cool professor! Zoller always has a review before an exam and if you actually do the review the exams are easy! If you can I highly suggest you take Zoller for your CRIM classes.

5.0
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CRIMB1
Dec 14, 2010

AWESOME TEACHER AND VERY EASY CLASS IF I COULD I TAKE HIM FOR EVERY CRIMAL JUSTICE CLASS THEY HAVE AT BC..HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

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CRIMB1
Dec 18, 2010

Wonder professor. He's funny and very knowledgeable.Zoller has a lot of passion for law. Love him. Oh yes, he's cute too.

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CRIMB1
Dec 18, 2010

He's funny and very helpful.Zoller has a lot of passion for law. Love him. Oh yes, he's cute too.

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CRIMB1
Dec 18, 2010

Just wanna say,"Great instructor." Cute too!!!

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CRIMB2
Apr 5, 2011

DUDE YOU ARE AWESOME, sry he seems like a guy who'd check this site lol, but yeah hes a great teacher, im definetly going to be having him as my B3 teacher for sure, just tests basically, their short answer, plus he put funny stories as the scenarios, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! OH YEAH and his text book is a packet that he makes its bout $3 AWESOME!

5.0
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CRIMB4
Apr 11, 2011

Super easy. Great at explaining, although he does go off topic alot. Clear about whats going to be on the quizes, he even does study guides. Overall great instructor.

5.0
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CRIMB234
Apr 12, 2011

Great teacher and extremely easy. Take him funny too

4.0
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CRIMB2
Apr 27, 2011

Great Prof, he makes class interesting with funny stories whether they are from news, youtube, or his own experiences. He doesnt take role, his quizzes are super easy if you have half a brain. He willing to help and is understanding of any situation you may have. Plus he is adorable.

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CRIM3
May 5, 2011

VERY EASY.VERY HOT. VERY HELPFUL. TAKE HIM. YOU WILL PASS. OH AND REALLY GOOD TO LOOK AT :)

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CRIMB4
May 14, 2011

Wonderful Class, Wonderful Teacher. :)

5.0
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CRIMB2
Sep 28, 2011

He's a great teacher. Love his stories & he's so funny! He makes his classes interesting & I look forward to going. Not bad to look at either! HA

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CRIMB1
Nov 20, 2011

If I could take Zoller for all my CRIM classes I would! He doesn't take role after the second week, but when I do attend class its always fun lectures. I didn't buy the book because you only need it for exams. He emails you exam reviews and the book is on reserve in the library! No essays definently recommend!

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B1
Dec 8, 2011

Amazing Professor. Sarcastically funny. Grades are based on quizes. Gives 6 quizzes. Drops the lowest score. Reviews quiz content day before quiz. Midterm and final questions are same questions that are on the quizzes.Very easy class, i'm not sure if it's even possible to fail. Best part is NO HOMEWORK!! and not bad to look at ;]

5.0
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CRIMB3
Dec 8, 2011

Easy Class. No homework except for one writing assignment. Attendance isnt required, just show up for review days to know what's going to be on the quiz and on the quiz days to do the quiz. I enjoyed going to class tho, i thought it was interesting.

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CRIMB2
Dec 12, 2011

His class is entertaining. He is so funny and sarcastic you want to listen. He connects jokes to the topics. After his class my interest in crim grew so much! Great teacher.

4.0
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CRIMB2
Apr 26, 2012

Attending class is not mandatory, although he sometimes gives 10pt. questions for those students who do attend. He gives a review 1 wk before the quiz, he goes over the things that will be on the quiz/midterm/final. Super funny guy, would definitely take him again! The final is not cumulative.

5.0
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CRIM4
May 17, 2012

One of the easiest professors I've had. He gives no homework whatsoever, and depending on which class you choose with him, he'll have like one writing assignment, but they're always easy. Ive had him for 4 classes already and managed to get an a in all 4 and I would study the morning of the test day lol. Attendance helps, but its not mandatory.

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CRIM2
Aug 16, 2012

love him! gives u exactly what will be tested on. easy A

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CRIMB1
Nov 28, 2012

Professor Zoller is an awesome professor. He makes the class fun and interesting so you won't fall asleep. Come to class, take notes and you'll get an A.

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CRIMINALLAW
Mar 21, 2013

when its up to his work given out for quizzes its godd..but the only bad thing is if u miss his quizzes or tests theres NO WAY OF MAKING IT UP..other proffesors let u but he dont..just think he should think about his students if having real issues..and help them to pass not fail..beside that he alright.but can be rude

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CRIMB3
May 1, 2013

Took this class last semester and wasn't pleased at all. He gives some assignments and extra credit opportunities for students; however, his quizzes are really intense. His lectures can be boring at times and he also goes off topic. If you plan on taking CRIM B3, I recommend taking another professor.

3.0
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CRIM
May 9, 2013

I took prof zoller last semester and this semester.....his lectures are boring and he goes off topic a lot..... I didn't really learned a whole lot. He is nice.... I was absent on a quiz day and I was able to re-take it..... it wasn't even during his office hours so he does work around students hours.... At least for me he always did :)

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CRIMB2
May 25, 2013

Zoller is a good teacher, he's very understanding and does help you if you have circumstances that stop you from attending his class. He goes over the tests and all material you need to know , so if your not passing that's on you. Easy teacher and I would take him again if I had to.

3.0
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B1
Grade: Pass
Sep 19, 2013

Omg boring professor.... easy class but you'll be falling asleep. If you're looking for a more challenging class were you actually learn this is not the class you should be taking. Professor is really mellow...... does not look like a police officer or someone who's been in law enforcement at all.

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CRIMB8
Nov 19, 2013

I ABSLOUTLY LOVED HIS CLASS..HE IS VERY EDUCATED ON WHAT HE TEACHES AND IS FUNNY AT THE SAME TIME HIS TESTS ARE BASED ON WHAT HE TALKS ABOUT IN CLASS AND HE EVEN GOES OVER IT VERY GOOD PROFESSOR LOVED HIM!!!!!

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B3
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2013

I've had him for 3 crim classes and highly recommend him. very good teacher!

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B4
Apr 10, 2014

If Prof. Zoller taught all CRIM classes I would highly recommend him for all classes! Nice guy and responds to emails promptly! Take him!

3.0
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CRIMB4
May 16, 2014

he is an awesome teacher. he tried not to make the class so boring. he always has great topics to share with the class. i have take other crim classes with him and i have to say this was a little more challenging but nothing too difficult. strongly recommend his class for anyone.

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B4
Jul 10, 2014

Prof Zoller is too mellow to be a criminal justice prof. I'd fall asleep in his class. Boring!! If you're looking for a more challenging class, I wouldn't recommend his classes.

5.0
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CRIMB2
Grade: B
Oct 7, 2014

Zoller is very easy going. He's very educated in what he is teaching. I asked him about some legal issues and he was willing to give advice and was very knowledgeable.

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CRIMINAL
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2014

Great class , great professor !

5.0
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CRIMB4
Apr 16, 2015

Nice easy going professor. If people fall asleep in his class it is not because he is boring but Maybe because some people can't focus or don't get enough sleep. How about taking notesasking question? that may help:)

5.0
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CRIMB2
Grade: A
May 6, 2015

He is a very good professor. Very easy going and adds fun interesting stories to the topics we are covering in class. Would take his class again!

5.0
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CRIMB3
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2015

Cool Professor. Loves to crack jokes. Ive never bought a book for ANY of his classes. always passed with an A. As long as you listen and take notes youll pass.

5.0
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LAWB2
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2015

Would like more classes like this one. I learned a lot.

5.0
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B4
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2016

Great criminal law teacher he is very clear and very funny he helps you after class if needed and answers any questions you might have highly recommend him his very understanding and a great professor

5.0
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CRIM2
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2016
Would take again

An Overall Great Professor Mr. Zoller is clear in all his lectures and he using relevant topics in discussions very clear on all tests and quizzes gets an A++ in my book

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
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CRIMB2
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

I took Mr. Zoller's criminal law course in the Fall of 2017, and it was a very interesting class. I already had a good understand of the law, but don't worry it shouldn't be too hard. He covers all the material in the class lectures; moreover, he will review before the exams and quizs.

Respected
Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
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3.0
ADMJB1
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

Awesome class!

5.0
3.0
ADMJ2
Grade: A+
Feb 21, 2018
Would take again

Such a smooth talker, easy to understand. Pertinant

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CRIM2
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

Awesome Professor! Drops lower quizzes, basically he drops the lowest score. Very clear gives good feedback, makes the course very interesting. Would definitely take all my Criminal Justice classes with Zoller if I could, but sadly he doesn't teach many courses. The book is not mandatory, but it helps a lot when doing the quizzes.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
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CRIMB2
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

This professor teaches on real life events and cases making things more interesting and atenttion getting. Amazing professor .��

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
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CRIM1
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

Took Zoller back in the day, around 2005. He is an awesome Professor. He really makes it fun and easy to understand the material. When you leave his class you will have learned about law. I took him for a few classes and used my Criminal Justice Degree over-seas . He is always there to help the students, great professor.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
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2.0
ADMJB1
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

This class was so easy. All of the tests and quizzes are take home which makes them incredibly easy. Hes a really easy grader so no worries on being perfect. He somehow manages to make a 3 hour lecture interesting with lots of funny commentary and stories. Definitely recommend!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
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1.0
ADMJB40
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

Professor Zoller was a very good teacher and taught how the law is used and gave us many situational examples. ADMJB40 is a three-hour class and he does use all three hours and it can be boring but the class is super easy. Easy grader and provides good feedback.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ADMJB40
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2019
Would take again

The class takes three hours and there were very few times we got out early. The assignments aren't too difficult, just look at the facts and you should be able to get them. He isn't a tough grader by any means, and I did leave the class feeling like I learned something. There were guest speakers and you learned practical lessons in the class.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
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5.0
1.0
ADMJB40
Grade: A
May 16, 2025
Would take again

Very easy class with fun discussions and easy assignments. The worst thing about it was that it was from 6-9 pm, so just don't taken a morning class that day like I did.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ADMJB40
Grade: A+
May 19, 2025
Would take again

class is a 6-9 pm and the professor is super chill. His lectures are a little bit off topic and the grading is super clear, he will go over anything you have questions over in class but he does go off topic quite a bit. He is super chill and there are minimal assignments that are very clearly graded and he is not a tough grade at all. easy A!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

71%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (8)
A (6)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 19 reported grades
A+: 8
A: 6
B+: 3
Pass: 1
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (8)
Hilarious (5)
Gives good feedback (4)
Amazing lectures (3)
Inspirational (3)
Caring (2)
Respected (2)
Graded by few things (2)
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