You can learn from this man, but you have to listen carefully. Best I've had

Absolute genius (extremely smart guy) in math. Loves to talk about math. Very enthusiastic makes you want to learn. Got B in class and studied hard- tests and quizzes tough. Take HIM if you are doing Engineering or will take upper level math courses.

Li is the best professor I have ever had. His enthusiasm made math fun! He is an excellent professor, the best PCC has to offer! You won't be disappointed to take his class;but it will require a lot of work and probably extra help-his door is always open!

Take this guy if you are going to be an engineer. It will really pay off if you take your classes with Zhou. Math will be easy when you leave his class to go do a major in engineering.

This professor is one of the best I've ever taken. Take him if you love math. Under his lead, the PCC won First (team and individual) in the Florida Mathematics Olympics held during March-April 2003. He is a great teacher and an excellent coach.

The nicest and most helpful professor I have ever met. He absolutely loves math and opens his door for help. His tests are not easy though and can be brain twisters even for the most prepared. But when you do pass his course though, you'll walk out with such a high level of math than ever before.

Math is not one of my favorite courses but his love of math is so adorable and it rubs off on the students...not only that but i feel 100% more confident in my math skills after taking his class.

He helped me to understand "why" and how algebra applied to the real world. Not only is he a wonderful teacher, but an extremely caring human being. Going into a classroom where the teacher always had a big smile helped make algebra a lot more tolerable.

Very helpful....I made a D in the class, but hehelped me to understand the material better than I thought I ever could. Took the class with another prof, and aced it....Made his class hard, but in turn when I took it else where, it was too easy...

One word can sum up Zhou: Awesome. This class is very easy if you study, do the homework, and most importantly, *understand the concepts*, and you'll do fine. He's very visual, and is always willing to go the extra mile for anyone. As far as relations go, he's a very nice fellow, and is always making jokes. Take his classes, you'll be pleased.

He is a great math teacher. He is not easy, but you will leave the class actually understanding what you learned. As long as you do your homework and ask lots of questions you will be fine. He LOVES for you to ask questions so don't be emberassed to.

i went in hating math, it was an extremely hard class, but not only did i learn alot i found a new respect for math..he really opens your eyes to what he loves...math

He is a nice guy, but does not know how to teach, he expects you to know alot. I guess they are more advance in china.

He's very difficut and the tests are hard. That's what I wanted though. I don't like the easy classes, don't feel as if I accomplished much when I get me "easy A",

BRILLIANT mathematician. Extremely knowledgeable. No one compares to his love, dedication, passion, & ENTHUSIASM in math. He teaches to a point where you'll understand the importance of the topic in real life. Yes, he's a hard teacher, but if you can do well on his tests, the final will be a piece of cake. Homework's a must if you want to do well!

I had him for Basic and Intermediate Algebra. I really liked him a lot. You must go to class and do all of your homework. He is a GREAT teacher! I wish I could have taken him for College Algebra.

I took the summer session college algebra. Prof. Zhou WANTS you to know & understand math. He shows you why things are true. He gives good study tips & tests were always just like the homework. Coll. alg. was hard, no doubt about it, not an easy A. He's a smart man, take his advice when he offers it.

Prof. Zhou is a mathematical genius and a superb teacher. I strongly recommend him to anyone taking math.

he's very helpful but says lame jokes

This guy gives crystal clear lectures, and his tests are super easy. I barely studied and got a B.

If you want an easy A, don't take this professor. If you want to learn and truly understand the subject, he is the best I have met. Homework is not turned in or graded, but if you don't do it, you won't pass the tests or quizzes. Great personality, always willing to help you understand a concept.

Unless you understand math very easily or want to spend hours studying I would not take his class. He is nice as a person but talks down to the class regularly and wastes time every single class lecturing and how we need to study study study hours and hours and hours. Can not wait until end of semester.

What the heck are you all complaining about? If you opened a book, this work shouldn't be hard... here is a hint, try studying if you can't get by with minimal effort. Works like a charm, eh? Prof gets a 6.5/10.

Has a lot of enthusiasm for math, he really loves what he does

This was by far the hardest class I've ever taken. Zhou is clear in his lectures, but he tries to cover too much too quickly. He can be hard to understand sometimes; he'll begin to talk in a whisper for no reason. If you take this class, be prepared for so much homework and hard tests. You will NOT pass this class without doing math constantly.

Li Zhou is a great Professor. A bit tough, but only because he expects the best out of you and believes that you will perform your best. He will help you in any way he can. All you have to do is ask. Plenty of homework which honestly helps you a great deal because all the quizzes and tests are like it. His knowledge on math history is amazing.

Put in the hard work and you will pass with an A like I did. He helped the whole class by getting each students' grade increase by a letter without any curve by increasing quizzes and offering more help. Truly an amazing Math Professor. The best I've ever had in my life. Tough, but when you advance you'll love him for it. Very inspirational. Enjoy!

Tough grader; lots of homework. Tests are harder than the homework and in class exercises.

Very nice, inspirational, and you will learn a lot with this professor. He has a funny sense of humor and his personality is uplifting. However, don't be expecting an easy pass. Your work will be cut out for you. If you don't have a lot of free time, are working, etc. it's best to find another professor.

Prof. Li is a very dedicated mathmatician and he really cares about the education he is providing to his students. The course itself was difficult, but Li does his best to provide plenty of concepts if you dont really understand the first one explained. Do, your homework, attend class, and if you need help hes always willing to explain things 4 U

I've struggled a lot through College Alrebra with Zhou but he's a good professor- you just have to really work for your grade. If math is your thing you should be good! He wants you to succeed and the material isn't impossible, but I've just found that his tests are particularly harder than the homework. If you're a hard worker he's worth taking!

Mr. Zhou is a amazing professor! He is clear about what he wants you to do, and will help you achieve success if you ask for it. Work hard, do the homework, and go to office hours. I took two of his math courses and did well.

Many people over-exaggerate Professor Zhou's class. What he expects from his students is very simple: come to class, take notes, ask questions if necessary, go home and do the homework, and come back prepared for discussion. The class is only difficult if YOU don't apply yourself and you fall behind.

I personally do not enjoy math at all, but Professor Zhou is a great teacher. As long as you do the homework and assignments you will pass the tests/the class. Just apply yourself and study. The tests are literally the same format as the paper assignments you go over in class. He really knows his stuff Highly recommend him. Currently have a 102%

He explains stuff very well. As long as you pay attention you will pass very easily.

He is very kind and seems to care about the students. He tries his best to explain the material but there is a language barrier. He sometimes does not understand the students and they sometimes do not understand him. Children are rude to him because of it. I've never been good at math but the class is shockingly easy if you just show up.

If you are seeking a degree that is unrelated to math/will need very minimal math later in life than you might want to pick a easier teacher. If you are seeking a engineering degree, or interested in math outside of academics than their is no better teacher at Polk State College IMO.

I barely scraped by with an A in this class because it is quite difficult. However, Zhou is an incredibly smart guy, very enthusiastic about what he's teaching, and really wants you to love math as much as he does. I'm taking Calc 3 now, 2 years later, and just thought about how grateful I am to have such a good understanding of trig because of him

While Professor Zhou's class was a tough one, I would strongly recommend anyone who enjoys (or even just tolerates) math to take his class. His passion for mathematics is very obvious, and he explains topics in such depth - a way that you could never learn from a textbook or from simply memorizing formulas to pass. He is an awesome professor!

Professor Zhou is among the best math professors at Polk State! He always makes sure every student understands the material and is always willing to explain further. It is incredibly obvious he loves math and he enjoys sharing his passion with his students. Thanks to Professor Zhou, I understand math better than I ever have before!

Started class with 17 people, ended with 4 because everybody withdrew, including me. Not completely his fault, Precalc/Trig is very difficult. This class required >18 hours a week, basically a part-time job. He is a good professor and dives into the history of the material. He uses the hardest questions from HW on tests. Don't take MAC1147.