Good teacher. Very willing to help in office hours. Tests are fair-not easy. Go to class for clicker quizzes. Read the book as you go along with lecture. Fast lecturer but posts slides online. Funny and nice guy. Only had him for half semester and the other half was a rude awakening. Check that out before you take Hon Prin Bio. Don't take Dr. Moss!

Loved Dr. Zanzot. He's tough though! Asks very specific details, but he's funny and genuinely wants you to do well. Study hard, study the book!! He goes STRAIGHT from it. I'd take him again.

Dr. Zanzot is a really awesome guy. He goes extremely fast so it's almost impossible to get all of the notes. Luckily, he posts the powerpoints on canvas which is really helpful. His tests are very hard and tricky. I studied extremely hard though and was able to get a 100 on both of them. The lab is super easy and somewhat interesting. I recomend.

Dr. Zanzot is a really awesome guy. He's extremely helpful and wants everyone to get an A. The tests are very difficult, but if you study, you can definitely make an A. He goes extremely fast so it's nearly impossible to write down all of the notes. Luckily, he posts the slides online. The lab is really easy and somewhat interesting. I recommend

Very fun class. Dr. Zanzot makes the class extremely interesting and wants students to do well. He does go extremely fast so it's hard to get all the notes down. Organisms of the day are always interesting and usually are easy points on tests. The lab is simply observing organisms. The final was a little overwhelming but overall a great class.

Super awesome teacher, its just a hard class regardless of who you get. Zanzot is definitely one of the best ones to get. He is really funny and gives good example to make it stick. Pay attention in class and you won't have to study so long!

I had Dr. Zanzot for Honors Biology and he was wonderful! I visited him during office hours to look over what I missed after each exam and he was more than willing to help me out and explain to me why each answer was correctincorrect. I'm even taking Honors Organismal next semester instead of regular so I'll have him as a professor!

I took Honors Biology with Prof. Zanzot and he implemented "flipped classroom" style learning. It was a lot of readinglearning outside of class and not a lot of lecture, unless you asked him to clarify a point. He did interactive lessons and a great job relating to students. Read lab manual before lab for quizzes. READ TEXTBOOK. Accumulative final

Overall it was a good class, but definitely difficult and time consuming. Zanzot is a great professor, and changed our tests to group tests after he realized we learn the information better that way. He is not the best lecturer, and you definitely have to read the textbook closely, but he is a nice guy, fair, and funny.

I loved Zanzot. He's a little scatterbrained and not the best at answering email (if you want to get something done, go to his office hours). He's a really great lecturer, and the tests are hard, but they're okay if you know what you're doing. He was my favorite professor so far.

Loved his class! Took him for Organismal biology and principles of biology. Very interesting and funny lectures. Don't be afraid to ask questions throughout the lecture if needed. Took him in a extra large class setting and also a medium size class setting and enjoyed it in both. He uses good examples that keep students captivated and learning.

I took Dr. Zanzot for BIOL 1020 and 1030. His tests for BIOL 1020 were much harder than 1030 but I enjoyed the course. You must read the book before lectures(maybe a few days after if you are swamped and get behind) but he really enjoys what he teaches and makes it interesting. If you apply yourself, an A is definitely possible:)

First test was multiple choice and pretty difficult, but after he changed our tests to group tests after realizing we learned better that way. Its a "flipped classroom" where you have to watch his lecture videos on youtube outside of class. Tests come straight from those lectures. Zanzot really wants you to learn and succeed. Also he is hilarious.

Dr. Zanzot cares about making his class fun and easy. However, it is flipped and you have to dedicate some time to watching videos. It doesn't seem that much while you're doing, but I had a weekend where he didn't post videos and it was glorious. He has group tests which are out of 100 on a possible 120 points and will try and help you out.

Group test. Make sure you sit with a decent amount of people.

This was my favorite class this semester. Its a "flipped classroom" so you have to work more outside of class, but I really learned a lot. Zanzot wants you to succeed. The tests were group tests and you really have to know the material. Overall a great class. I am definitely taking him for Organismal next semester.

Dr. Zanzot does everything in his power to make sure that his students get the grades they want. His video lectures were clear, and they conveyed all the material we needed for the test. He switched to group tests in order to boost our grades even further. All-around good teacher, very approachable, very intelligent.

Personally, I loved Zanzot. Nice guy, hilarious, and pretty fair. Unfortunately, all his lectures were only posted online, meaning we had two-three extra hours of homework and we usually didn't end up doing anything during actual lecture time. The tests are pretty tough, just pray that he allows you to take group tests, individual test are insane

Took him for Honors Principles of Biology & taking him for Honors Organismal next semester. All his tests except the first one were group tests for his honors class, so as long as your group is smart you'll probably get an A. He's super chill and funny and a super nice guy; willing to work with you/help you. Prepare to watch lecture videos for HW.

Dr. Zanzot was by far my favorite professor this semester. I had him for Honors Bio, and by the second week, he knew all of our names which was a nice gesture. Group tests are all long, open-ended, whole entire page, your hand is going to fall off, kind of tests, but you learn SO MUCH! I loved this class. Highly recommended.

Like any honors course, this was pretty difficult. Be sure to sit with smart people because its group tests. Its a flipped classroom and the lecture videos are very long. But Zanzot honestly is a good teacher. He wants you to succeed. He's funny and approachable. I finished with an 88 only because of the super hard first test.

Professor Zanzot is hilarious and fun to listen to. However, he expects you to participate and watch his lecture videos. His tests are really tough, but come directly from his lecture videos. Definitely recommend.

Tests are pretty tough but scales them all at the end of semester. Puts every lecture online so you can skip class everyday if you want. Very little HW. Had an 89 before scaling/bonus and a 101 after. Great teacher, entertaining, overall great class.

Great Teacher, Flipped Classroom setting which allowed me to make sure i got all the notes down and didn't miss any. I learned a lot in this class. The first test was hard but after that they got really easy because you took them as a group but you have to know SO much more info to pass them.

Great, energetic lectures. Loved going to class every day, even though it was an 8 AM. Test are pretty hard, go to office hours after the first one. Definitely recommend taking his classes.

Took him for honors biology and honors organismal biology. We had group exams but he dropped the bomb that our final was going to be individual a week before the final. But he gave so many bonus point opportunities that it turned out all right. Really nice guy and respected by students. Always cracking jokes in class. Would recommend.

I would definitely suggest taking Zanzot. He does not take attendance and only gives a couple of homework assignments. I never went to class, but he posts lecture videos so I never missed anything.

Dr. Zanzot is by far my favorite teacher at Auburn. He will answer any questions you may have during his office hours, and will help any way he can. He posts extremely helpful youtube videos of lectures that are 100% inclusive of material on the exams.

Zanzot is hilarious and makes his lectures funny and interesting. If you try and study hard enough it's hard not to make an A with the amount of extra credit he gives. He posts online lectures but I would recommend going to class because sometimes he has test questions on things he mentioned in lecture. Great professor.

THE best professor at Auburn. Inspired me to be a biology major. Take him if you can, he is amazing.

All his lectures are posted on YouTube. I love the structure of his class. Great teacher and also pretty funny.

Awesome professor, really knows and loves what he teaches. He really wants his students to pass and gives lots of opportunities to raise your grade. His tests are difficult but they are the lecture material.

Zanzot's class was definitely one of my favorites this semester. He is a great professor, and always adds humor to his lectures. All of his notes are online, and attendance is never mandatory. His tests are of moderate difficulty, just study hard and you'll be fine. He's also just a super nice guy and very approachable and willing to help.

Dr. Zanzot was by far one of my favorite professors this semester. His class is pretty easy if you either pay attention in class or watch his online lecture videos. He gives quite a few extra credit opportunities and he scales the tests at the end of the semester. He's overall a great professor and I would definitely recommend him.

Zanzot is a great biology professor and is very funny. I really enjoyed his Honors Bio 1020 class and highly recommend it.

Attendance isn't mandatory technically, but he will definitely notice if you aren't showing up or participating. He's a helpful, fun, and entertaining teacher. However, I personally don't like having to watch hours of video lectures and then coming to class to do almost always nothing. I did enjoy the subject and class. Group free-response tests.

Zanzot is a great teacher who really loves his material, but in the honors section the classroom is flipped. That makes class time sort of marginalized with a big emphasis on the out of class, online lectures. It is a tough course, but Zanzot is very entertaining and made class worth going to because he really knows everything backwards and forward

He's very funny and a very good lecturer! His class is hard but he gives you plenty of resources to do well.

He is an amazing teacher, I wish he was teaching all of the biology classes I have to take for my major. He offers a LOT of bonus assignments, some are even for just coming to class! While you might not do too hot on his tests, at the end of the semester he curves ALL of your exams. He is passionate about the students and the subject, TAKE HIM!!

He is an awesome teacher and provides a lot of information to do well in his class. He also offers a lot of easy quizzes to boost your grade and gives extra credit multiple times throughout the semester.

Zanzot truly knows the material and is quite funny. I much preferred his 1027 class to his 1037 class. I certainly learned the material for Organismal, but the amount of "busy work" the class entailed was frustrating. I highly recommend his Honors Principles class, but would take his regular Organismal class over honors to have the lecture setting.

Zanzot's tests are SUPER hard; like everyone fails them. But, he curves at the end of the semester. He does some extra credit with the book about Darwin at the end. Gave extra credit to people that came to class when he had laryngitis. He is kind of sarcastic and makes jokes. Don't know much about BIO professors but I'd take him again.

I took Honors Principles and Organismal two years ago, and his lectures and teaching style were clear enough that I still remember most of what I learned in both. Great teacher, very nice guy--he really cares about his students. He'll try his best to ensure everyone gets the grade they want. If he taught higher level bio I'd definitely take again.

So funny, interesting, and positive. Very passionate about his subject and it shows. His tests are very difficult. I made a B on the first one with moderate effort and studied weeks for the second and somehow failed. Know that there will be extra credit assignments and he will curve grades at the end.

Zanzot is seriously hilarious. He definitely loves lecturing and its honestly the only lecture class I've ever enjoyed. Attendance is not mandatory but honestly if you don't go, do not count on getting an A on literally any quizzes or tests. He makes you work for your grade, just be prepared to study HARD. He keeps it entertaining, just be prepared

Teaches the content well and is pretty dang funny

He is a good professor and funny. I learned a lot. A lot of people who take honors bio had it in high school but I did not and I still made a high A. Personally I would recommend the honors bio (flipped classroom) over his regular lecture class! Class and lab are pretty laid-back.

Zanzot is great, and if you take his honors class, all the tests are group tests. The material is difficult sometimes and you do have to apply yourself, but it's not a super hard class. Definitely would recommend him, especially for honors biology.

Doctor Zanzot is a boss. I took Bio 1020 with him and he is super smart, hilarious and as long as you work hard it is a fair class.

Dr. Zanzot can come off harsh but he is actually funny and caring as a professor. I had him for honors so it was very group heavy. He does a flipped classroom with a quiz before every class. A group project and individual project are due at the end of the semester. All exams (including the final) are taken as a group. Group selection is random.

He is an excellent teacher! Really passionate about biology and is very helpful in office hours about answering questions regarding past tests and questions about our topics. Tests are hard so prepare to study. He gives out bonus on the quizzes and scales tests at the end. Attendance isn't mandatory but I HIGHLY recommend going to class.

I honestly loved his class. He is a tough professor, but he scales at the end. My 89 went to a 97. He loves what he does and he does care, even though he may seem like he doesnt. He posts lectures online but I recommend going to class.

A great teacher but is sometimes impersonal during office hours. study the most for the first 2 test because they are the hardest. The class gets easier the longer you stay and he gives a scale based on the most missed questions (raised my grade 8 points!). Overall great class and you learn a lot but not an "easy A."

I thought Zanzot was awesome. His tests aren't a walk in the park but if you study, they aren't too bad. His tests are based off of what he says in lecture so I would recommend going. He scales before the final and it raised my average 6 points (95 to a 101). He also gives an easy extra credit assignment that raised my grade 2 points (101 to 103).

This class made me love biology. Tests are group tests, but are very hard (all diagrams, drawing out tables/pictures, etc.). You are stuck with the same group all semester, so if you're in bad group, you probably won't have a good experience. Flipped classroom so watching the lectures is VERY time consuming, but put in work and you will get an A.

I really enjoyed taking the honors class even though I honestly thought I would hate the flipped classroom. The majority of the class is group based, so hope for a good group (my group was amazing!) I would highly suggest taking his honors class if you don't mind group tests/projects and are willing to work outside of the classroom.

Super cool dude, pretty hard class though, but it's cool. so much group work but it helps on the tests. Pay attention to what he stresses in class, you'll need it on the test for sure.

Dr. Zanzot gave great lectures and kept them entertaining so the class would be engaged. The four tests he gave were hard, but he offers extra credit through online quizzes for each chapter covered and extra points on tests at the end of the semester. Attendance is not mandatory and he posts his lectures on Youtube.

Zanzot was a solid choice for my SUST 2000 discussion leader. He's hilarious with his stories from Africa and he knows a little too much about memes. The only downside to this class is that he is not at all organized and he doesn't respond to emails promptly. It's a bit weird in discussions when no one is talking because he doesn't know either.

Dr. Zanzot is my favorite professor I have had at Auburn so far. He is funny and sarcastic, makes lectures interesting, gives lot of easy quizzes, and curves your grade at the end of the semester. He doesn't take attendance, but if you miss a lot even with his lecture videos posted online, it's hard to pass. Prepare for a lot of material on tests.

Dr. Zanzot is my favorite professor I have had at Auburn so far. He is funny and sarcastic, makes lectures interesting, gives lot of easy quizzes, and curves your grade at the end of the semester. He doesn't take attendance, but if you miss a lot even with his lecture videos posted online, it's hard to pass. Prepare for a lot of material on tests.

I love Dr. Zanzot! He is very engaging and makes lectures interesting. His tests are HARD, be prepared to study a lot for them, but he scales big time at the end of the semester. If he doesn't lecture on it, it won't be on the test. I never opened the book all semester. He posts his lecture videos online and they are your #1 study tool.

Hes not a bad teacher the class can just be hard and you have to work for your grade.

I have taken Dr. Zanzot for both BIOL 1020 and 1030, and both semesters, he was awesome. His lectures are very witty, and employ a dry sense of humor. He doesn't care if you are on your phone or laptop. There are only 3/4 exams plus a final, but he curves the exams at the end of the year. If you show up to lecture, and actually try, you'll succeed

Dr. Zanzot has a flipped style classroom where you watch the lectures online (and take quizzes on them) and do more interactive activities while in class. For the honors class, the tests are all done in a group. His class is difficult, but definitely do-able if you are willing to study and go to class. I enjoyed it, take him!

This class is one where you have to work. Don't just memorize, actually understand the concepts or you won't do well on tests. That being said, he helps you where he can. Curves near the end of the semester, and brings back frequently missed questions that show up on the final which are easy to study. If you miss class, his lectures are on Youtube.

I learned so much in this class but it took a ton of work. The absolute hardest part of this class was the midterm/final practicals in lab which took the most amount of studying. He grades quite harshly on your presentations but there are so many grades that you can recover from almost anything. He is NOT accessible outside of class so don't try.

The people that complain about this class need to buckle down and make some flash cards. This class requires one skill: memorization. Simply watch the 3 hours of lecture videos per test and read over the powerpoints once, and you can make an A or a B on each test with little worry. Very easy class, however lab is hard.

Dr Zanzot is one of the greats. He cares about his students and his field and wants you to enjoy it as much as he does. I had him T/TH at 8 am and he did his very best to make it entertaining and engaging. He doesn't answer emails often but is very aware of it. Go to his office hours. He will help you and will not let you feel dumb for asking Qs.

Zanzot was a great professor for honors biology, everything is group work and there are quizzes due at 8 am before class that are accessible the night before. LITERALLY, EVERYTHING IS GROUP. Tests and exams included. It's a fun class and Zanzot has very funny dry humor.

Had him for honors bio and it was a breeze. All group projects and group tests; an easy A. Take him if you're in honors college. I've heard that his regular course is much more difficult though. Attendance is not mandatory and is actually quite pointless. Regardless, it was an easy class and Zanzot is a great dude! NOT accessible outside of class.

Zanzot is a really quirky professor that always makes classes fun. However, his lecture style is flipped, so you do all of your learning outside of class. While this makes classes really fun, it can be a lot to do on your own when you're already trying to study.

Tests are crazy hard but the billions of quizzes can save your grade from pretty much anything. Attendance isn't mandatory but he's super funny during lectures. All of his lectures and powerpoints are online and going to office hours is really helpful. Plus, at the end of the year he scales your grade super hard and it's amazing.

Zanzot is probably one of the funniest professors at Auburn but his class is not easy by any stretch. While class is not mandatory you have to know the content one way or another cause you will not pass if you don't study for those tests. If you do fairly decent you'll come out with a low A or B with all the extra credit at the end of the course.

I came into this class worried because it was the basis of my major. Zanzot's classes were lecture heavy, but they weren't boring. He always found a way to make something interesting or funny, and he cared about what and who he was teaching too. Ina class of over 200 people he still made everyone feel comfortable. Taking notes always prepared me.

I freaking love this guy. Organismal is suppose to be pretty difficult, however he made it so intriguing and fun. It has been the only 8am class I have looked forward to going to so far. Also posts videos of him reading slides that helps immensely for studying. Look out for secret organism on canvas as he uses it as bonus question on final

There were 4 exams. The exams in general were hard, but he curves all of the exams at the end of the semester based off how many people missed questions. He has online quizzes that are very easy and cover key topics. Easy points. Great teacher, the way he explains things makes a lot of sense. I had a B all semester but curve gave me an A. Cool dude

Zanzot was SUPER funny with dry humor and hes helpful during class, he will sit with you and explain everything you need to know. Lectures are online because flipped classroom, the tests and projects are all group. Its a good class as long as you do your work.

Zanzot will always be one of my favorite professors here at auburn. He is hilarious and you can tell that he really loves the material he teaches, especially in his 1030 class. ALWAYS watch his lecture videos, they were the reason I was able to understand everything. His sense of humor makes biology and my twitter timeline a little more enjoyable.

Makes class engaging and entertaining. Curves at the end of the semester. Easy to get along with and helpful with office hours. Strongly recommend.

Honestly, I'm conflicted. Zanzot is a really nice teacher. I appreciate how much he tries to interact with students even though the class is scheduled at a time in which no one wants to come. The reason why I am conflicted is because of the course material. We were way behind when compared to the other biology classes and lab. Also, HARD CLASS.

Dr. Zanzot is a great teacher. Most learning is done outside of class in the form of video lectures while in class you will do group activities. If you put in the work outside of class and turn in assignments, it is easy to get an A.

I wish Zanzot was my dad

So this is a difficult class, but if you put the work in you can get an A. The lecture videos are a lifesaver, and Zanzot posts study guides before every test. 4 tests, several online quizzes, some extra credit assignments, and the final.

Not a terribly hard class. If you miss class, he has videos to online. He's funny if your're into dry humor. He did have a test the week before finals which wasn't cool but it wasn't hard. Also he scaled the tests at the end so your grade might jump 5+ points.

Great professor! I had him at 8am but attendance isn't mandatory since all of his lecture videos are online. Difficult class and very time consuming but it is possible to do well. Gives some extra credit and ends up scaling all exams at the end. Activities points come from canvas quizzes and will bring up your grade if you do well.

Zanzot is a really good prof. He cares about his students and tries to make the subject interesting (which I appreciated in Organismal Bio). He gives you a lot of daily grades to buffer your test grades in case you don't do well. My only issue with him is that he wasn't really clear on what to study for the first 4 exams so his tests are hard.

Zanzot is one of my favorite professors I've had so far. He makes class fun and always makes the class laugh. He does give a lot of online quizzes that can help buffer your grade, but the tests can be tricky because he doesn't really say what to study. Definitely take him if you can

If you are in Honors- TAKE. THIS. CLASS. Yes, you will have to work for an A, but it is very doable. lots of group work, but that's okay because I loved my group!!! Field trips, film projects, quizzes on canvas that are open note, no class attendance taken, and Zanzot not answering emails but being an awesome, funny dude- basically sums it up lol

Pretty easy class. If your good at memorization, it'll be a breeze. Studied for the tests a couple days before and got mostly a's. Didn't study for the final very much and it was very easy.

If you're in Honors, take this class. The class is intimidating at first, but stick with it because he gives group tests and lots of opportunity to raise your grade. Lab is super easy because post lab quizzes and hand-ins aren't mandatory.

This is a flipped classroom with group tests. Class is not mandatory but he notices when you're gone. Not too hard since the tests are group but it's difficult to have to watch the lectures beforehand as sometimes it could be up to 2 hours worth of material. Dr. Zanzot is kind and understanding and wants his students to truly learn. Good 4 Honors

The only bad thing is that all he does is lecture. His lectures are funny but it's really hard to understand what you're learning if you're not given a way to apply it. The tests are semi-hard so you HAVE to study! Don't skip either! It's non-mandatory but super helpful and fun!

Zanzot is a good pick, especially if you've taken APBio. I found his lectures interesting and amusing. Go to his office hours! He is willing to take the time to make sure you understand the content. He has online lecture videos too, which are good for reinforcement, and can be helpful when studying. Go to class, much commentary left off slides.

Professor Zanzot is amazing! He goes through notes very fast, but he posts all notes and lecture videos in canvas which is really helpful! The tests can be challenging, but online quizes will help your grade. At the end of the semester he scales all the tests and gives bonus points. Before the final my overall grade went from 91 to a 101!

Dr. Zanzot is amazing. Lab sucks, but that bio lab. He is a staple to Auburns Biology department. Group tests are a blessing, and the projects are work but helpful. Watch his lectures online and youll do awesome. Word to the wise: the second class is the day your group for the semester is made, so choose wisely. TAKE HIM. YOU WONT REGRET IT.

Class is total points with group tests making up less than 25% of your grade. Split up the chapters for the test, study hard (learning objectives!), and youll get high As easily. Dont be afraid to talk in class and ask questions during tests - Zanzot wants everyone to succeed and will help you out an insane amount if you show that you care!

Dr. Zanzot gives four tests, online chapter quizzes (easy points), & a final. He posts all of his lecture videos on canvas which is really helpful reviewing for a test. I would suggest going to class because he'll give you hints on things to study. His tests aren't necessarily easy, but he is a great teacher. He'll curve tests at end & give bonus.

Dr. Zanzot made biology so much fun! He gives his lecture videos online and if you study those and his learning objectives, youll have an easy time in his class. Make sure to do all extra credit (it is super easy and helps your grade so much) and go visit him in office hours so he knows who you are.

I LOVE Dr. Zanzot! I am taking him again in the spring for Biol 1030. You have 4 tests and the final. He has lots of quizzes on canvas that count for 40% of your grade, they are easy though. He puts all of his lecture videos online. I had 35 bonus points and he scales the exams at the end before the final. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Dr. Zanzot is the BEST!!! Really wish I could take him for my other biology classes, he is a great professor. Tests are hard and you definitely have to work for your grade, but he's really fair and will curve everyone's grade at the end of the semester, as well as give multiple opportunities for extra credit. He is truly a gem!!!

Everything in this class is done in a group: test, projects, etc. It is taught in a flipped classroom style so be prepared to watch about an hours worth of videos before each class (this is also what you take notes from). Dr. Zanzot is always super helpful and really interactive with the class (he will help you during tests as well :))

Strange guy, but good professor. The class was flipped so we had to watch a lecture before every class. Grading is tough at first, but he eases up if you talk to him and show him you're putting in effort. Did all assignments except one as a group, even tests and final so choose wisely. Attendance isn't mandatory but definitely go.

Love this man, he's a delightful weirdo. Plenty of opportunities for extra credit, and the quizzes are great for studying. Make sure you study, his tests aren't easy, but if you put in effort you'll be fine. Attend the lectures, he gives a lot of info not on the powerpoints.

Best teacher! Very informative and a GREAT class to take. I wouldn't recommend anyone else.

What an absolute man right here. Literally the only class I have enjoyed coming to. Lectures are hilarious and a fun time. tests were based on lectures so you should come to every lecture, but he posted videos on every unit so you really dont have to. you have to study for his exams but they're definitely very doable

In short, Dr. Zanzot is the best professor at Auburn. He is caring, hilarious, and fun to learn from. He loves his honors students, and makes the class enjoyable and not stressful. Don't wait till the end to do projects and you'll be golden. Easy A. I hate I can't take him again. Go to office hours and get to know this awesome man.

One of my favorite professors at Auburn. 10/10 guy and 10/10 teacher. He is very straightforward, and if you study, easy A. Take him!

Dr. Zanzot is the GOAT. I had him for BIOL1027 also. His class material isn't easy by any means, but tests and projects are in groups in the Honors class. He does his best to make the class fun and not stressful. I'm really upset that I won't have him next semester. Lab kinda sucks in Organismal Bio, make sure you study HARD for the practicals.

I absolutely loved having Zanzot as a biol 1030 professor, all his lectures are online so if you miss a class you have the opportunity to see what you missed. The class is HEAVY memorization so you just need to buckle down and study more than what's on the study guide. But he's way better than the other profs for this course, 10/10.

Zanzot is honestly God sent. I was lucky to have him for 1020/1030 and wish he taught even more bio classes. I received and A but I defiantly put in the work. Going to the class is optional but helps a lot. He posts all his slides on Canvas and lectures on youtube and the youtube videos made studying for the tests so much easier! TAKE THIS MAN!

Dr. Zanzot makes the class easy. He gives a lot of assignments besides just exams to help your grade. He posts lecture videos on youtube which are super helpful for his exams. He doesn't make his exams hard so just study what he tells you to know.

Great at lectures. Posts all of them online, but attendance is a good idea but not required. I took him for BIOL 1020 and 1030 because I liked him so much. Tests are difficult but not hard if you put in the time. Lots of memorization, but that is because of the type of material being taught. Very helpful during office hours. Would 100% take again!

Zanzot is an amazing professor. Go to class for notes and group projects. TAKE THE PRE CLASS QUIZZES. These are easy grade bumps and help you understand the material. He is easily approachable and has great office hours. If you show up and show that you are working for your grade, he is more willing to help you. If you can, take him!

This man is a legend among men. I took him freshman year fall in 2018 and did not appreciate how good I had it with him. As a junior looking back, I would give anything to sit through his class again. He'll act tough, but that man is one of the kindest people I have ever met. You should be so lucky to have him teach you bio.

He is an AMAZING teacher!! Being online has made my grades drop since I have had to teach my self most of the material, but Zanzot does a great job of making class enjoyable over zoom. He did a lot of Kahoots in class, that were later posted on Canvas. If you go to class and put in study time outside of class you will get a good grade.

Dr. Zanzot is great!!! He prepares you for his exams and will tell you what you need to know. Yes, you have to put in some effort, but if you're willing to study, it's not difficult at all to get an A.

Take Zanzot!! He wants you to suceed and he is hilarious! His class is tough, the tests were rather rough but there are multiple weekly quizzes that can help your grade also a few extra credit assignments. I still have finals and one test left but hopefully will finish with an A. I have a high B now.

Zanzot is a true gem. The class requires lots of studying and the lectures are looooong, but it's all worth it. Also he is funny and has lots of animals lol. I highly recommend him for on level or honors bio, although I took honors.

Dr. Zanzot is a great biology professor. He gives you 4 tests a year & a final with plenty of quick quizzes (2 attempts) that count for basically half your grade. Pretty hard tests but not if you study hard. He is impossible to reach over email so office hours are a must. 100% recommend if you are a STEM major and truly want to understand biology.

I took Zanzot twice and he has been my favorite professor by far, he has so many cool stories, and he makes the class interesting. Definitely take him for organismal biology, it is not the most interesting subject, but he makes the class really enjoyable and entertaining.

He never responds to emails, but as long as you understand the material you should pass. Sometimes what is asked is unclear and you might have to ask in class. You may also have to remind him to post things, most of the time he does not post things unless he is reminded.

He gave quizzes every Tuesday and Friday that were due by 5 pm and having those extra bonus points definitely was a reason why I got a good grade. At the end of the semester, he curves your grade super heavy that my grade went up 10% The only issue is if you email him he rarely responds, but he is open for office hours and is very friendly.

Dr. Zanzot is a great guy. His class has 3 tests, the 4th being included in the final. Homework quizzes twice a week (2 attempts). He makes the material interesting and is a great lecturer. He is very hard to reach on email, but usually replies to canvas messages. Im taking him again for BIOL1030!!

Even with BIOL 1020 online, Dr. Zanzot really made it clear he wanted his students to succeed. Frequent quizzes and lots of extra credit make it possible to get an A even though tests can be challenging. Zanzot is really funny and scales at the end of the semesterI would definitely recommend him for BIOL 1020!!

We just took our final and there was a lot of confusion because it is supposed to be proctored, but it wasn't. He then made another final that was proctored but then made an announcement that we can take whichever final we wanted. Realizing that it wasn't fair for everyone, he exempted everyone from the final. I highly recommend you take his class.

The tests were hard but he has really nice. Dont even try to email him though lol.

An angel among men! Dr. Zanzot really does care about his students. His class is hard but if you put in the work youll do good. take his class !

Overall great professor and would definitely take another one of his classes!

Dr. Zanzot is a great lecturer and great guy. Very lecture heavy with lots of notes but if you pay attention and participate this class is fairly easy. The jokes really make the class enjoyable. Hes very passionate about biology and cares about his students and their success in his courses.

Dr. Zanzot is an awesome professor who truly cares about his students. While this class can be tough, he gives you all the material and understandable lectures to help you succeed in the class. He also gives you multiple extra credit opportunities that help to boost your grade even more. I would definitely recommend taking Dr. Zanzot for BIOL 1020.

Dr. Zanzot is great. Hes hilarious and I actually learned a lot in this class. I learned all of the information without worrying about my grade, because everything was explaining well and if the majority of the class wasnt doing well we would get a scale. Our final exam got messed up and he just dropped the whole grade. I finished with an A

Dr. Zanzot is a great teacher. If you listen to the lectures on YT and do the chapter objectives you'll be fine. He actually cares about his students and gives bonus points. He also tells very interesting stories.

Overall a great teacher. His quizzes are easy and straight from the lectures he posts. He is understanding and I am planning on taking him again in the Spring. Hes great def take him.

Zanzot was a great professor I tried to get him again but his class filled up in an hour. All in all if you watch the lectures and take notes youll be fine. He gives extra credit opportunities and curves the grades at the end of the semester. His tests arent easy but theyre doable if you study and youll be okay if you dont make an A on all.

Zanzot is amazing! I had things come up in the middle of the semester and he was very accommodating with the situation. I will be taking him again for BIOL 1030.

Dr. Zanzot is the best, his class is a little difficult but hes a really cool guy and offers extra credit. He was also very understanding about honorlock messing up on our final exam and ended up completely exempting it so it didnt tank peoples grade. take him!!!!!

BEST Biology Professor! Super understanding and funny. If you pay attention to the lectures and take notes you will do great.

His lectures were interesting and engaging and he takes the time to explain things to make sure you understand all the material. He does his best to make sure every student succeeds in his class. I would 100% take his class again. He also gives enough work to make sure you are learning but not so much that your drowning in extra assignments.

He was great and surprisingly funny I loved it

He is an amazing person and a good professor. Tests are difficult but if you study the learning objectives you will be fine. Not an easy A, but its possible. Posts lectures on youtube before class, so you can go at your own pace and then goes over the same material in class (its helpful to hear it twice). Overall hes hilarious and understanding.

Dr. Zanzot is such an amazing professor and he really cares about his students! He is super easy going and gives lots of opportunities for extra credit! I seriously recommend taking his class!

Zanzot is an amazing professor. Definitely take his class!! Even though the information is a lot and can be difficult, he explains it very well. If you go to class, study the learning objectives, and study for tests a couple days ahead you will be good. Love Professor Zanzot!

amazing Professor that actually does care about his students. If you watch the lectures and do the learning objectives you will do well on the test. Final is very difficult though.

Dr. Zanzot was one of the best professors I've had. His tests were difficult, but not impossible. If you go to class and ask questions you'll be fine. It is very evident that he cares for his students and will be willing to help you if you're willing to put the work in for your grade. I would definitely recommend taking from him if you can!

I really enjoyed Professor Zanzot's class. I highly recommend taking this class. He gives learning objectives for each of the chapters, which then serve as study guides for his exams. He gives multiple opportunities for extra credit and then also scales at the end of the year. His lectures were also entertaining and easy to follow.

By far one of the best professors I have had. Zanzot made it manageable and easy. He made zoom interesting with his humor. Class-wise, honestly felt like an easy A. He provides learning objectives, Kahoots, and allows you to look back over quizzes, which is pretty much the test. Strongly recommend for BIOL1020. Can't wait to have him for BIOL1030!

Dr. Zanzot is a chill professor who is very personable and makes his classes fun and interesting. Although attendance isnt required, its better if you attend his classes because he gives extra explanations about the subject matter. He gives some extra credit and doesnt assign a lot of homework. Overall, hes a great professor.

Dr. Zanzot was AMAZING. His exams were very hard, in my opinion. We had weekly quizzes to bump our grades which were very easy. He has office hours which you can go to and I highly recommend. Go to the SI sessions for additional help. I went to every session and did well in the class. Take him if you can. You will learn a lot.

I love this class, although he is very disorganized. It has been a fun time in class this semester and he cracks a lot of jokes. However, the exams can be difficult, so make sure you actually study.

He does not lecture in class- it is all for you to do on your own time and quizzes on the lectures are due before the next class. Because of this, I almost never actually attended class. I learned the stuff through my SI leader and not Zanzot. The questions on the test were straight forward. He also does not answer emails. He is very likeable thoug

Dr. Zanzot is one of the best professors I've ever had. He cares about his students and really does everything in his power to make sure we understood the concepts. This class is a lot of information, but everything is given to you, so failing really is self-inflicted. Advice: focus on yourself in this class! Others can figure it out themselves!

Dr. Zanzot is one of the best profs at Auburn. His lectures are enjoyable and he also uploads his lectures on youtube which is a grade saver. If you memorize and understand the concepts, the tests are pretty straightforward and easy.

Dr. Zanzot is incredible. He gives great lectures and if you pay attention and study quizzes/quizlets he provides you will surely do well. He is hilarious and is very knowledgable and enthusiastic about this class, take him!

Dr. Zanzot is a solid professor. He gives a lot of opportunities to boost your grade with easy quizzes and group projects. The tests are hard, but they don't count as large of a percent your grade as other classes. The one thing that is kind of annoying is that he does not put in your grades on Canvas, so you don't actually know how your doing.

I will always recommend Zanzot for BIOL 1020 and 1030 because not only is he a great professor, he makes class enjoyable and exciting. His class, in my opinion, is an easy A. Always make sure to go back over the quizzes, kahoots, and SLOs (can be long but they HELP) for tests, they are the keys to a good grade. Going to miss him so much, he rocks!

The GOAT of biology. Has a hilariously dry sense of humor that makes attending class a lot of fun. Personally I thought the material was mostly pretty boring, but Zanzot made it fun. Good luck getting into his classes before they're filled.

If you were an AP/Honors student and did descent in your high school sciences, you'll be fine. Idk the last time I showed up to class, but make sure to watch his lectures online (they take some time) because that's what will help you pass. Zanzot sure is a character, so I like that better than a boring robot teacher.

Doctor Zanzot is my favorite professor I have had at Auburn. He is funny, kind, and a great lecturer. He is easily accessible and quick to answer emails. I took his honors course, but have heard his non-honors courses are taught just as well. I recommend this professor to every person taking a bio course.

Definitely take Professor Zanzot! it is an easy class for sure, you just have to pay attention to his lectures, lecture video, etc. in order to pass his major exams because I will admit they are pretty hard but on the bright side he gives bonus points that will boost your grade up by the end of the semester :)

Solid professor who is really funny. He isn't great about making office hours if you cannot go, and will sometimes forget your meeting. He is super smart, and tests only make up 55% of the class if you include the final. His tests are pretty tough but not impossible. He does one of those flipped classes that aren't great.

I liked Zanzot a lot! He really cares about you, and he wants your opinion on how things are going. He wasnt easy, but he has enough grades you can do poorly on exams (like C range) and be fine. Hes super funny, but there is a bit of work outside of class.

MWF classes, theres 3 homeworks due a week. read/watch a chapter and take notes, optional, but required comprehension quizzes after each reading that count as activity points at the end of the semester. do well on the quizzes, you'll get all the activity points. he's super fun to listen to for lectures, tries to get the whole class to have fun

Zanzot is definitely not the easiest bio teacher, but it will rlly help if you have to take more advanced sciences. Tests are HARD and it requires a lot of out of class work, but he gives sooo many easy points and bonuses. Plus hes really funny. A tough class, but I would 100% take if you want to actually gain something

Prof Zanzot is a solid choice for a biology class. He doesn't really do much lecturing in class but he still gives activities that help learn the material. He isn't a boring teacher that makes you dread going to class. Read the textbook and you'll be fine. His tests are pretty straight forward and gives a bunch of bonus opportunities.

One of the better biology teachers at auburn. He doesn't teach very much in class but has lecture videos to watch and take easy quizzes on. In class, he does kahoots and clarifies material. The quizzes are all online and you get 2 chances on them, the activities are easy, and the tests are mediocre. The textbook is really helpful to study!

Dr. Zanzot cares a lot about his students. The flipped lecture style wasnt my favorite, especially since we didnt seem to do a lot of learning in class, but if you watch the videos youll be fine. He gives a ton of extra points at the end of the semester if youve been consistent about your pre-class quizzes, so be sure to do well on those.

Took him in fall 2020 so definitely did not get the full experience, but he is a super nice guy who cares about you and your grade. While a lot of studying is needed, the class itself is fun. Zanzot is a great guy, but if you need to speak with him, meet him for office hours instead of sending him an email. He is awful at responding to emails

Dr. Zanzot is a great professor and I'd definitely take him again. He's very funny and he keeps everyone intrigued and eager to learn during class. The class is a lot of work since you have to watch the lectures outside of class, but it's not too bad.

I took Dr. Zanzot twice and I loved him! If he taught more biology classes I would take him for everything I could. He really cares about his students and wants you to succeed. He will work with you if you have any sort of issues. His tests are pretty straight forward if you study. By far one of my favorite professors at Auburn.

Zanzot is one of the best professors here in my opinion. I have had him for two biology classes and I seriously wish I could have him again. While the course does contain a lot of information, his tests are straight out of his lectures. He has so many different opportunities, projects, and bonuses to get your grade up and he's hilarious.

DR. ZANZOT IS AWESOME!!! Take him for any biology courses you can! Tests are EASY if you STUDY until you're SICK of the material! Know all of the information and you're golden! He's hilarious and is very knowledgeable on the subject.

Dr Zanzot is hilarious. I like the flipped classroom style, so if you dont like that I would take that into account. He gives a lot of extra credit and he draws a lot to help you understand. My only complaint is that some of the lecture videos were not always uploaded or in order, but if you tell him, he fixes it. Ended with an A

1030 is not the most interesting class, but Dr. Zanzot makes it more enjoyable. He gives so much extra credit at the end of the semester, it bumped by grade up a whole letter grade. He is very funny which makes class more entertaining. Definitely would recommend.

Dr. Zanzot is one of the best teachers in the Biology department. He makes his lectures fun and has a youtube channel that goes more in-depth about concepts if you are confused. Just study WAY in advance for his tests and you should be fine.

Dr. Zanzot is the coolest professor I have had so far at Auburn. His lectures are a little weird tho. They don't have a lot to do with the information we were learning. His exams were kinda difficult. There was so much information on each exam so it was hard studying for it all. All work is through his youtube channel. It makes notes much easier

Dr. Zanzot is one of my favorite professors and I think he will always be! He is so knowledgable and willing to explain anything, but I will say that his class is hard. You HAVE to study or else you will not do well. His exams are actually not too bad though but if you do not study you will very likely fail.

Flipped classroom style kinda sucks. But with the amount of free points from the quizzes and bonus he gives you can easily make a B. Nice guy just make sure to stay ahead of watching the lectures on youtube so you don't get behind. He also gives out plastic dinosaurs for participation which is awesome.

Its a flipped classroom so you watch the lectures at home and then in class is usually a review or a khoot to check for understanding. The tests are very hard and there is no study guide provided just a heavy emphasis on learning objectives. SI support does help. Overall a good class but be prepared to study and do lots of work outside class

(For Biology 1020) He wastes time in class and doesn't teach, but his online lectures are great. I have an A in his class but I know a good amount of people with C's and B's. If you really want to learn the material for later classes I would take his class and sweat up on the online lectures. He also gives lots of extra credit at end of semester.

Professor Zanzot is my favorite professor I have ever had. He really cares about his students and will meet one on one with students if needed. He uses a flipped classroom which is not ideal, but it allows you to re-watch lectures and ensure you have all the information. Best Biology 1020/1027 teacher, take his class if you can.

Zanzot is the best professor ever! He is the funniest guy ever and I really enjoyed taking his class. He is also extremely helpful if you are confused about anything and you can tell he really wants his students to succeed. Great teacher and great guy overall. Highly recommend.

I really like Professor Zanzot as a person, just not really as a professor. His exams are very difficult and he has a flipped classroom learning style that sometimes makes it seem like you came to class for no reason.

I liked having Dr. Zanzot as my professor this semester! He is really nice and wants you to succeed in his class. He does have a flipped classroom style, so in-person lectures mainly just consisted of Kahoot and review. The tests weren't terrible, just go to SI and read the textbook for extra help and you should be fine!

this is a flipped classroom and his lectures are pretty pointless. exams can be pretty difficult and you need to study ALOT for them, but if you do all the homework you should be able to get a good grade. he offers alot of extra credit and will round very generously but only if you do all or most of the the homework (all the answers are on quizlet)

It is very hard to fail this class. It is also very hard to make an A, but as long as you watch his lecture videos on his youtube channel and take notes everything is good. Going to class is useless unless it's a Kahoot day (usually friday) - pay attention to these bc they usually have test Q's or Q's like the test. Best teacher for Bio 1020 at AU.

Dr. Zanzot is a good professor and his lectures are very accessible. He does a flipped classroom, though, so the class will take extra time outside of meeting times. Tests are not too hard. Dr. Zanzot offers extra credit throughout the semester. Stay on schedule and on top of work. Go to class, it's a little waste of time but some good review.

Absolutely LOVE him! If you are taking biology, take him! He is funny and the whole class is completing a sketchbook that can replace your lowest test grade with a 100 at the end of the year. If you study for the tests, you should be fine; there is just a lot of info to memorize. He really wants you to do well in the class so bonus is available! ;)

This was a flipped classroom, so we were expected to watch our lectures outside of class and bring our sketchbooks to diagram the organisms we learned about. The class is hard and it's not Zanzot's fault. He wants to help you out as much as he can while keeping it fair. He's super understanding and hilarious as well. TONS of extra credit.

This is a flipped classroom which may not be appealing to some, but I can genuinely say that this was one of my favorite classes I have taken. He is hilarious in class and offers lots of bonus. The class still takes work, but he gives you all the resources to succeed.

Zanzot is a dream. Tests are straightforward, he delivers course material in a way that is fun and understandable, and occasionally will make kahoots to play in class (these are really helpful for studying). There is also plenty of extra credit given out. One of my favorite professors for sure.

He has a flipped class where all lecture videos are online which I liked. To be honest I barely went to class. His tests are multiple choice and not very difficult. Cool guy, genuinely cares about biology.

if you take notes, attend SI, and do the kahoots, you will be fine.

His class is a flipped classroom, so expect to spend a lot of time on videos outside of class. Other than that, I loved his class. He gives extra credit, and you play a lot of kahoot in class.

Dr. Zanzot cares about his class and his students. The class is in a flipped format, meaning you review the lectures before class. Although he does not take attendance in lectures, he does drop hints on what is on his tests. Also, there are two quizzes a week, which you can retake twice and help your grade a ton, some of the questions are on exams.

Flipped classroom! If you don't do well learning on your own, don't take this class. Other than that, Zanzot is super nice. Tests are difficult, but there is extra credit at the end of the semester.

Dr. Zanzot teaching style is reversed learning, so you watch video lectures at home. Which I didn't like since it makes it easy to get behind. In class we mostly did kahoots which were posted in his modules so coming to class isnt crucial. He does give extra credit at the end. The test are hard and you have to understand the topic to do well.

Dr. Zanzot doesn't respond to emails, but is a great teacher. We have a term group project which is stressful, but overall this class is so easy. I don't know a singe person in my class who didn't get an A. I literally failed two exams and still got an A. So much extra credit and the pre class quizzes are easy. Come to class for notes. He's great.

Dr. Zanzot is a great professor. He really loves the material he teaches and that is evident in his lectures. Super knowledgable and very understanding with questions. Quite funny at times as well. His grading criteria is not very clear but honestly it is difficult to not succeed in his class as long as you put in reasonable effort.

Does a flipped classroom, which I think works well for biology. Very funny guy who cares a lot about biology (even leads a yearly study abroad trip to Costa Rica). Tests are multiple choice (test 2 has the most material). Watch the lecture videos and attend SI sessions for best performance.

Professor Zanzot's class uses a flipped classroom model, so expect to watch a lot of video lectures outside of class. The in-class Kahoots can feel like a waste of time, but engaging with the content through the videos and office hours will help on the challenging exams. unstuckstudy AI was a lifesaver for study prep.

He does use a flipped classroom, which requires a lot of outside work to understand the class well. His class times are sometimes helpful, sometimes not. You have to be motivated and put in the work to understand concepts, but his tests are typically pretty straightforward and not meant to trick you.

This class WILL hurt you. Average exam scores were high 60s. The secret to getting an A is just putting in the effort, attending class, watching the lecture videos (see other reviews), and studying the Kahoots before exams. His lectures can be odd at times, but he has excellent humor and covers interesting topics that relate to the coursework.

I liked him a lot as a person! It is a flipped classroom which was difficult for me personally however all we ever really did in class was kahoots so that was good review, I recommend!

This class is a reverse classroom setup meaning you will spend lots of time outside of class watching lecture videos he created. In class, I expected to debrief these lectures but felt that class time was spent talking about more random topics. Overall, lots of extra credit is offered and students end up with solid grades.

Zanzot is a great teacher who loves his subject! Flipped classroom meant lectures and quizzes as HW, then kahoots in class. Tests are a lot of info but he gives clear expectations of what to study. Group project was structured so we weren't scrambling to finish it. Emailed him twice and he responded fast. Rounded my 89.7 up to an A when asked!

Dr. Zanzot uses a reverse classroom setup, which isn't for everyone. Lecture videos are homework and we talk about the lectures and do Kahoots in class. As long as you keep up with the videos and go to around 80% of the lectures, you should do fine. He's hilarious, and I've never heard someone say they didn't like him or his course.

Dr. Zanzot is absolutely hilarious and incredibly intelligent about biology. He does a flipped classroom, so you basically have to teach yourself with his lecture videos, which is not my favorite. Class is very optional. We literally just played Kahoots. The exams can be pretty tough, especially the 2nd one, but he does give helpful extra credit.