Funny, nice, friendly, helpful... boring. Tests are not hard. Always helpful.

This guy is a genious he answers all of your questions

Zoppetti rules! I got a D on a test but after his huge curve it was an A

Zoppetti is the best CS teacher i have ever had. I've learned the most from him

vry helpfull, friendly, patient, great for beginers.

great proffessor, genius, take him and gurantee U'll learn

Great prof! Best in the CS department. Hard, but you'll learn something!

class hard to understand boring as he ll....but the tests aren't worth much, labs all grade--easy

Good prof, very helpful and clear, reccomended.

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very good professor, clever, good advice about programming, TAKE THIS GUY-> YOULL LEARN SOMETHING

Incredible teacher! Take him if you can. I garantee you will learn a lot. It's not easy, but he's helpful and fun. He understands college kids and what it's like. It'll seem impossible at first, but if you try and care you'll be fine!

I don't know what the complaints are about. I learned a lot in 362 and thought he was a really fair prof.

Nice guy, easy to get along with

This guy will teach the world if you ask questions. He stayed in the comp. lab with us on a friday nite till 11:30 pm helping us once. He is always there to help and try to guide you in the right direction. Take him... you will learn so much more!!!

This is the only teacher you ever need to have. He will teach you everything you need to know and will make the other classes a breeze. Anyone who rates him bad was never meant to be a CSCI major in the first place, they should have went to clown college.

He is the most BORING teacher you will ever have. He teaches like a textbook. He goes over things without really explaining anything. He explains things like a textbook would explain them, very complicatedly and broadly. Stay away from this one.

good guy. Fun and smart, couldnt want anymore. Answers any questions you have. One of my favorites.

He's a very good professor. His lectures are sometime boring, but you will definitely learn something from him! Take him if you can!

smart guy, lectures are kinda boring and from the book, but he knows his****. funny and understanding

Nice profesor. His lectures put you to sleep sometimes, but he knows what he is talking about. Labs are templated and tests are not hard at all if you study.

He knows what he's talking about but he's extremely boring and makes weird noises while he's lecturing. You'll probably have to take him for something if you're a CS major. Also a terrible adviser.

Zoppetti is awesome! He will make you work on the programs, but you will actually learn a lot. Ask questions because he doesn't belittles you or anything. He treats you with respect, and he teaches what you need to know when you get on the outside. Take this prof, he is the best!

Awesome professor. The only guy I know that actually looks at the way the STL is coded! Definitely knows his stuff! Tests are nice and succinct. Labs are challenging, but you learn a lot. VERY helpful. If you have questions, don't be afraid to ask. If you don't ask questions, don't complain.

if you need to take comp sci 101 this is the man to take it with. Definitley boring in lecture but labs are easy and any difficulty you come across he will help you with. His nerdiness is funny and he's a cool guy at the same time... Loves star wars! If you take 101 with him and put in at least 10% of an effort you will get an A

lectures are boring, and hes not very clear in his lab explanations. but if you talk to him, he will be able to explain things clearly. make sure he knows your name by the end of the semester and you'll be fine. he likes people who make the extra effort.

What can I say? This guy is an absolute genius when it comes to programming. If you are going to take higher level CS classes, take him for any intro class you can. You won't coast through, but you will learn a ton. Taking him actually makes higher level classes easier. I learned more from him about C++ than in all of my other classes combined.

Possibly the best Professor I ever had, I decided to take up Computer Science as a major. If a lab doesn't make sense, and you ask for help, he is more than willing to answer questions.

I had Dr. Z for Intro to Programming. Probably one of my favorite CSCI professors and he knows what he is talking about. He even checks up on some to see how a few of his students are doing. Very friendly and helpful. I would take him for any intro course (161, 162), 362. and advanced courses involving graphics and compilers. Amazing Professor

He's a great guy and a great teacher. If you fall behind in what he goes over in class, he tends to have power-point slides you can look up later and refresh yourself. Don't be afraid to ask questions, even he does come across as arrogant from time to time--he has the knowledge to back it up.

Good teacher, i'm glad i took him, i heard bad things about him but as long as you show up for labs and do them you should be fine. He's willing to help to, and also a nice guy all around, likes to connect with students

In short: He's terrible at lecturing unless you're already familiar with the material. This man was downright MADE for labwork, though. Outside of the lecture hall he is probably the best, most helpful prof in the department that I know of. An excellent professor if you learn better from labwork and getting help on labwork.

I cant believe I forgot to rate Dr. Z! This is the best computer science teacher out there hands down! If he taught more classes I would take them :D He is defiantly challenging but very clear and understandable. He will help you if you ever need it. He must really like teaching because he could do whatever he wants! A+ teacher!

Appears to be very knowledgeable, spends a lot of time in the Linux Lab helping out classes. Does a very good job of answering questions and helping you when you need it. Typically a few minutes late to class, but that's no biggie.

Prob the hardest class i've taken in college except calc 2. Very helpful and nice professor, but it comes at a cost. He explains everything, and expects you to know *everything*. tests are near-impossible and programs are tough. make sure you're ready to work if you want to take any of his classes. But you do learn alot.

Excellent teacher. He explains everything, and on the exams he wants you to know everything (they are hard!!). He is very good at teaching the material and if you go to him for extra help, he is even better. He is a very smart man.

Definitely the hardest course I've taken. However, it was also my favorite. Teaches clearly and comprehensively. I strongly recommend him.

He is a good guy, and a pretty good teacher. I like him as a person. However, he is a ridiculous grader. He takes points off your work like there's no tomorrow.

Very tough grader, but by Jove you will learn the material. If you're looking for a padding grade keep looking, few get out of this one higher than a B. But he increased my understanding of the subject matter by a wide margin.

Dr. Z is tough, no getting around that. He will challenge you on the material and tell you when you need to study harder. Personally he's a nice guy and will answer your questions and concerns after class. He's VERY reasonable, and his tests are hard but he does curve and sometimes offers extra credit. Overall he's a very good professor and fair.

Dr. Z lays down the law. He gets in depth about all his material and covers it very clearly. He grades very hard, which requires effort outside of class. Attendance is mandatory for anyone to do well in this coarse.

Dr. Z is a cool guy and a decent teacher. His tests are too difficult but they will challenge you. Just study and you'll be fine. And make sure you do labs, they will save your grade!

Dr.Zoppetti is a good professor.I took this class as a Gen Ed and did fine. People who are complaining about his class being difficult just did not put effort into the class. As long as you review the powerpoints and skim the book for anything your unclear about you should do fine. He does curve the class but he won't do it right away.

Zoppetti is that CS teacher that makes you feel that your tuition money was worth it. This class is challenging, but if you put the time in, it's very passable and very rewarding to do well in. The class overall gets a lot easier the further along you are, his teaching style becomes easier to adjust to.

People are going to tell you that his classes are impossible, but I'm here to say otherwise. Dr. Zoppetti is a teacher that will challenge you. It'll seem hard at first, because most profs don't do that. They teach you what you need, and you're out. Zoppetti leaves out pieces for you to fill in the puzzle, and you'll learn more than you realize.

Dr. Z is a really cool guy and pretty good professor. Really liked his style and I think he has a cool sense of humor. People say he kinda expects you to know everything, but I haven't noticed that. I have done programming in my own time so I am at an advantage though. Go to class and do the labs and you will be fine.

This course was as difficult as I thought it was going to be but the sheer amount of knowledge I have gained from this course has completely laid the foundation for my professional career. Dr Z will MAKE you learn the material and for good reason. Prepare to learn a new language almost every week.

Zoppetti is definitely and interesting professor. Although the labs were usually difficult if you understand them then the tests are easy and you can get a good grade pretty easily. He moves through the material pretty fast but if you talk to him after he can help you understand pretty well. When in doubt use google don't bother with the book.

Dr. Zoppetti is a great professor. He knows the material very well and if you really take advantage of what he gives you and fill in the gaps he leaves then you can learn so much. He also is extremely helpful outside of class and gives quick, in-depth responses to emails. This class is very tough but he does offer some extra credit to help you out.

This professor knows his stuff. I have learned the most for classes I have taken with him. He's super nice and he's a really fair grader. You just need to pay attention in class and put effort into the labs. He's always willing to help outside of class. Best professor I've had.

Dr. Z is the coolest dude, super easy to talk to, and gives a ton of help if you seek it. He'll take the time to give you one-on-one help when you're stuck. Really tough grader, but he'll love you and go easier on you if you participate.

This material can be tough for many CS majors. Dr. Zoppetti doesn't make it easy but he gives you all the tools and opportunities you need if you're willing to put in the work (and he offers extra credit!). He is also very accessible outside of class (especially via e-mail). Overall, Dr. Zoppetti is an excellent choice for this class and any other.

Zoppetti is a pretty solid professor. He's a great guy and will definitely help you if you need it. On the downside his classes are always challenging so you may have to take him up on that more than you would think. Overall, passing and even excelling in this class is easy if you put in the work and take advantage of his extra credit opportunities

The lectures were very disorganized at first witch really threw me off. But after I picked myself up and decided to learn, I learned a lot. He's very knowledgeable and really approachable outside of class.

Dr. Zoppetti went into detail about most EVERYTHING. He didn't leave any stone unturned and made us think. Gave multiple possibilities for algorithms and made us think about why one is better over the other. The class was a challenge, but a fun one at that. C++ is a fun language too so there's that. Overall, would highly recommend.

Love this guy. I learned more in his classes than any other CS classes. He doesn't make it easy, but still manages to be everyone's favorite. If you're struggling, he will always help however he can. Great teacher. Go to every lecture, take notes on EVERYTHING. He will be testing you on lecture material. Very funny, befriend him before you graduate

Insanely competent individual. Clearly intelligent but despite that, manages not to "talk down" to students about the course. He's a tough grader but everything is fair. The course is meant to be challenging and he makes it so. That being said, he's always open to help. He's not up his own ass about how smart he is. (looking at you webster...)

If you can survive the first half the course then you'll be fine for the rest. Lectures are long, sometimes hard to pay attention to. He is very helpful during office hours, make sure to go if you are struggling. Pay attention. Take notes. Study well, the first test can be a shock. The Very nice and smart man.

Solid professor. It's somewhat difficult to see him during office hours, but if you have a quick question hes very accessible via email. The course is a pretty natural continuation of 161, but if you struggled in 161, this class will be very difficult. (I also think he handled the switch to online better than most profs during COVID-19)

Dr. Zoppetti definitely shows enthusiasm teaching this class. The material is a good mix of basically every core CS class. Dr. Z gives good feedback and goes over other students solutions for labs which is pretty cool, and encourages participation in lectures. Overall, take this course. It's hard yes, but he's available to help when you need it.

Zoppetti is one of a kind. His teaching methods are very good, but you must take notes, pay attention, ask questions and study hard. Don't skip class; missing information from one class is like missing an entire week of classes. With a 70% exam avg needed, studying and note taking is integral for passing 370. Beware of trick questions.

He is very difficult but it is very manageable, he has a textbook for the class but I never needed to buy it. You are required to attend lab periods unless otherwise excused. Many students find him intimidating but he is always willing to help you with whatever you need. I've had him for 330, 362, 370, and now 380. 10/10 professor.

I promise that you will learn A LOT in Zoppetti's class but he will not make it easy. You will need to attend every class, pay attention to lectures, study hard for exams, and put in a lot of effort on the labs. He will randomly call on students during lectures so be prepared. Will be very helpful if you talk to him after class or in his office.

This is one of the easier courses required for the major, and Dr. Zoppetti is a great professor to take it with. As per the usual, his class is HARD, but you'll learn so much if you put in the work. Go to class, take notes, and STUDY. Don't stress too much about the paper and presentation, I don't think they're graded as hard as his exams.

Dr. Zoppetti is not meant to be feared! He may be a giant and act like a robot, but he has a kind heart and a great sense of humor. If you go to office hours, he will respect you as a student and take the time to help you. If you don't do your work or you don't take his classes seriously, you will quickly fall behind.

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Really great prof. Keys to success: Ask questions (might seem intimidating, but is kind). Read the textbook (LOADS of practice probs, read as much as poss. before class time aka 1hr before class). Talk to him, TALK TO HIM (he really is so kind, he's tough on you, but you WILL be prepared for 162 +). Be proactive, communicate, easy B-!