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I had him for the lab and he was great. He explained things really well, but you still had to work really hard. There were quizes everyday so you had to know your stuff before the lab even started. He was more than willing to help outside of class.

He's been a physiology teacher all his life, so his anatomy class has a very very strong physiology aspect to it! Lectures straight from the book, but tests are super hard!!!! Focus more on how things work together and not just individual bones, muscles, etc.... understand the whole concept!!!!

Okay, Anatomy itself is hard. You have to study all semester for this class. His lecture test are really hard b/c they are more over the whole concept of how things work. If you do very well in the lab you are going to be fine. I didn't do well on the lecture test but did excellent in lab and I got a B. Study hard and you will do fine.

What was mentioned below is exactly right. I did horribly in lecture, but got A's in lab, so ended up with a B. Just study as much as can, and it will be okay. He is a great teacher and knows his stuff. He may seem intimidating at first, but you'll find it's okay in the end.

i enjoyed him very much, as he is funny and entertaining. however, what he discusses in class isn't necessarily what will be on the test. he spends alot of time talking about stuff he finds interesting instead of test material. great guy, a little intimindating at first, but very hard class. study HARD! read the chapters before and ask questions.

He was so funny and made the boring class fun!

He's a nice enough guy... tests are from the book and not lecture... lecture tests are super hard! You will have to read the book over and over to do well on his tests. Good luck.

This class is hard. If you are not ready to study a book, do not take this class yet. You HAVE to read the text and KNOW it to do well in the lecture. The labs are way easier and if you do well there, you will get at least one grade letter better. Prepare to study and don't fear him, he will help you :)

this is a tough class all around. study the book, and do well in lab you will be fine. exams are hard. zimmerman puts up a tough font, but he's really a nice guy. i would take his class again.

Excellent professor. He keeps the class very interesting. You do have to study quite a bit but the class is very interesting and he is always willing to help.

Lecture tests are HARD! If you don't read the book, you will not pass this class. I'm an A student, and barely scraped a B out of this class, and I mean barely. Lab tests aren't too bad and may possibly help your grade. Do the extra case studies he puts on blackboard because you will need all the help you can get.

Dr. Zimmerman is helpful if you ask. He's funny and very informative. Lab is easy, but lecture exams are VERY VERY hard. But if you do well in lab, you can still pass even if lecture doesn't go well. There is heavy potential to learn a lot from this course. I recommend reading the chapters if you want any hope in lecture.

DO THE CASE STUDIES! A bunch of people told me not to, but I got an A (barely) because I did all the case studies. Everyone says lab is easy, but it's only easy if you get an easy lab instructor. I got a hard one, so the lab was just as hard as lecture for me. Read the book over and over and over to do well on the lecture tests.

Great teacher but his tests are murder. Don't listen if he tells you not to pay attention to something in the book, you can count on a test question from there. Be prepared to memorize the book. He's moody and he picks people he wants to be nice to. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU CAN'T DEVOTE ALL YOUR TIME TO IT OR YOU WILL NOT PASS.

Great lecturer, but horrible tester. Tests over book ONLY. Memorize the book or don't pass. Professor has no social skills and picks favorites. Heads up, he's mean sometimes in person and couldn't care less whether he hurts your feelings.

Dr. Z's class is very difficult and you should be prepared to spend A LOT of time on the material. There isn't a really good way to study for tests since there is so much to study and know. He will help you as much as possible and takes a genuine interest in his students. He loves what he does and it shows!! Don't use "old dead guy names"! LOL!

Great Profssor in the sense that he knows his stuff. Ask any question and he will always attempt to answer it. Does expect you to be an adult, not much to ask since you are in college taking a 300 level class, so be prepared to study, READ THE TEXTBOOK, and go to lab as often as you can, because lab is what helps you obtain an A.

This class is surrounded around the book. Reading is mandatory to pass this class! Zimmerman is helpful, I felt that going to class although not required made a difference sometimes when trying to grasp different topics. I found this class challenging but still really enjoyed it.

The class requires extensive knowledge of the book. I recommend studying at least 2 hours a day. I learned more from this class than any other I've taken. Dr. Zimmerman makes your life in future classes much easier. Work hard in Lab and do decent in lecture and the A is attainable.

This class isn't that bad if you know how to study. Dr. Z is more than happy to help, but will call you out if you aren't doing your part. You can learn a lot from this class if you let yourself. Don't get bitter about the fact you have to work, it is an upper level class and no real surprise.

This class requires hard work but is not impossible. Going in with a bad attitude will get you nowhere fast. You can learn a lot from Dr. Z if you let yourself.

Be prepared to study a lot if you want to do well.

If you plan to go into the medical field at all this class will prepare you well. Don't expect it to be a free ride though.

Dr. Zimmerman is extremely well versed in anatomy. He will help you if you show you are doing your part. Don't email though, he's rude in emails. Go in person. When people say to READ the material, you MUST read the material. It's not an option. You don't get powerpoints and EVERYTHING on tests is from the book. STUDY HARD or FAIL.

This class was extremely time consuming. The information was very interesting, but memorization was key to getting a good grade. As long as you read every single chapter you go over (preferably multiple times) and study a lot, you should be fine. Come prepared to class or you'll get behind and you'll never be able to catch up.

Great teacher. The class itself is just hard. Study material is the book & nothing else. You have to stay on top of the reading! He's very helpful, but there's a lot of students so he's pretty busy. but he's always eager to help, plus his assistant teachers are very helpful. hard class, well worth it. make sure you ace lab to get ur C.

Dr. Z is knowledgeable about A&P. He's friendly, funny, and happy to answer questions as long as you're making an effort. Dr. Z can be blunt, but he's never mean. Be sure to study the book, it's all that matters for tests. Use all the resources you need: professor, lab TA, study sessions, etc. An A is definitely attainable but not a gimme.

I was scared by other comments before taking this class. Zimmerman knows his stuff and teaches very well. Read the book. I used flash cards and did well in the class. I loved this class and learned a ton.

This class is VERY challenging, but if you read the book and study hard you can do well. I would advise that you don't ask questions that can be answered by simply reading the book or syllabus because you will get referred to one or the other.

He does an excellent job of covering the material, but you better have a photographic memory. There is a lot to know. His test are incredibly hard.

Extremely hard, but he's an excellent teacher. The first class he tells you that you need to dedicate 3 hours a day to the class, he isn't lying.

He is very helpful.. I took this class as an accelerated summer course and studied non-stop. He pulls everything from the text, so be sure to read it, prior to class, because he will go over the text to help you understand. Answers questions with clarity. Wording on tests can be tricky. Do well in lab, it will boost your grade immensely.

His expectations were really high, but not unreasonable. It is a class designed to "thin the herd." There are so many people going into healthcare professions that he tries to pick out the ones that are really committed.

HARDEST CLASS EVER!!! Very nice guy but class is ridiculous. It's impossible to learn everything he tells you to. Ain't nobody got time for that! Take the KIN anatomy if at all possible.

Don't bother attending lecture; study on your own. This class is manageable if you do well in lab, but generally even the best students average a B in lecture, so you need your lab grade to boost you up.

Teacher has a bad rap, but I thought he does a great job of bringing exciment to long information filled lectures. The material is tough but that is expected with a 500 level course. You will need to have your book with you all semester, but you can also get alot out of this class.

I honestly love Dr. Zimmerman as a person and professor. He expects highly of you because most students taking his classes are pre-med. He absolutely cares for his students and wants the best for them. He will make you work hard but means well.

Dr. Zimmerman is very passionate about what he does. His classes are a challenge but its clear he is trying to prepare students for the medical field not just keep a GPA. I have never been so challenged by a professor, but I've never learned as much from one either! awesome professor

Expects you to come to class prepared and contribute to the discussion of the material. He wants everyone to do well, has a very logical approach to his class and grading system, learn the material, show up for lab and you'll do well. Study your butt off, physiology is a tough subject and you need to master the material.

I don't understand the bad reviews... He is extremely knowledgable about what he's teaching and he really pushes you to think on your own! Physiology was challenging and structured a bit different than other classes, so that was a little learning curve. You have to stay on top of this class to do well! Cares, challenges, funny and respected.

Zimmerman is honestly such a great guy. I suck at science, but had to take this class for nursing and he made it almost interesting. He cares about you, and he's the first professor I've had in college that I feel noticed me. The class is TOUGH, no doubt, and he doesn't give extra credit, but if you work hard, it's possible to pass.

Dr. Zimmerman is one of the more intelligent and passionate professors at MSU; he wants you to love physiology as much as he does. I highly recommend taking the lab with him if you don't want to be bored with the subject. You can't chalk up a negative review based on your own poor study habits and not liking the subject he teaches.

Dr. Zimmerman gets a lot of hate, but he is a great professor. From the first day, he made it known that he cared for his students and genuinely enjoyed getting to teach. He has great lectures, but he does not provide his PowerPoints so be prepared to READ. Like Dr. Zimmerman says, form a study group, and this class gets considerably easier.

Dr. Zimmerman has been great for BMS561. He knows how to keep the class engaged and the way he lectures really helps the material stick, he also cares deeply for his students. If you stay on top of the material and read ahead before class, this class gets considerably easier.

I wont lie his classes are hard, however his lectures are so informative, and he knows his stuff well. He is very intimidating to talk to one on one, but actually very nice. He grades hard but everything truly is in the textbook and slides. If you want an easy class, don't take him, if you actually want to learn he's great.

Dr. Zimmerman is not a hard professor. The material is the challenging part. He seems intimidating at first, but he is actually kind and really funny. You have to study hard if you want a good grade. All the information on the tests is in the textbook. He also sometimes gives extra credit for showing up to class. Studying is essential!

Dr. Zimmerman at first can be an intimidating man, but if you attend his office hours and be an active student in his class, he's a much different person because he sees your passion! Be prepared to read, study effectively, participate in class, come to class- sometimes he gives out extra credit just for showing up! Follows his syllabus to the T!