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Hard, but articulate and fair.
This dude sucks!!! He is not helpful at all, and his lectures are as clear as mud! He approaches things as if it is YOU that has the PHd in chemistry. If you want to really learn chemisrty with a great proffessor take Kluger or Bivins!
i don't know i think he's great especially when i have a zero understand on chemistry but now i learn alot
I had no problems with his lectures. He explains things in a way you can understand even if you never took Chemistry before, but he doesn't dumb it down and talk down to you. The guy is great and makes class interesting but you have to go.
The best CHM teacher I have ever had. Not for the slacker. Always willing to help, so know your way to his office. Do the homework and the lab pages. He is funny and keeps lecture and lab interesting. He also lets you know when to expect quizzes. A must!
BEST TEACHER EVER! I hated chemistry and now I love it! He is funny and makes you want to go to the class. He's awesome and I recommend him to anyone!
He's AWESOME! I had him for CHM 1, I wish I had him for CHM 2 also. He is more than willing to help and is always in his office, he says "if you see me at the store I will help." He helped me with CHM 2, even though I wasn't in his class. He is
Best Science teacher I have ever had. He drops a lot of your lowest grades. He makes class time interesting.
helpful nice arogent quiz 1Q no HW test short, not alot room for error, show work partial credit read if you what the concepts, science major should take kluger or bivens you would learn more, if you can do the calculations youll be ok here no suprises
Tom's fly. He is a funny dude plus very clear. Chemistry is a boring subject and I've always hated it, but with him, I learn the **** like nothing and laugh at his funny (sometimes corny) jokes. He's the man
He explains very good and clear. His class are fun, because is makes jokes. His test are hard. You need to study a lot and do the hwk to get good grades. He is very helpful you if you don't understand something. Great Teacher. But study a lot for his exam
he's tight...you must do the homework he assigns...he doesn't collect it..but if you want to pass this class with flying colors..do the homework..he is always in his office if you have any questions..for the test there are no suprises.none.U know the ?
Zurosky is the man. He makes class cool and is able to help with any questions you might have. Always in his office to help. Tests aren't easy, so you have to study.
Zurosky is awesome. Great teacher, he should get the Teacher of the Year award.
a very nice teacher. teaches well and makes the class fun. helps you a lot on labs and questions you have. take his class!!
Other students used past tests to study, so he didn't curve because the average was high. Moved through material too quickly for 8:30 in the morning.
best teacher ever. He is awesome. He is the man. I wich i could take Organic chem with him. He makes the class fun and he is very very very helpfull.His tests and his final cover almost everything he mentions in class.There is no tricky questions.take him
This is seriously one of the most knowledgeable chemistry teachers in all the colleges in central florida. He really knows his stuff and is an outstanding teacher.He is willing to sit down and help you if you have any problems. I highly recommend Mr Z.
Good Teacher. He is very clear and informative in his class lecture. There are no surprises with any tricky questions in exam. However, he IS a tough grader, hardly gives any partial credit. Best way to succceed his class is to do the homeworkproblem.
He’s a great professor! No, he doesn’t grade on a curve, but he gives TONS of partial credit. He gives tons of quizzes, but he only takes the top five grades from them and drops the rest! He's always in his office and just the nicest guy! Great class.
Za Best!!!!!
Is an awesome teacher!! He gave us problem by problem what was going to be on the tests. He is hard but sticks to the improtant stuff. Take him and learn chem. and get good grades. Pay attention or miss VIPoints.
AWSOME teacher. One of the best I've ever had. Only opened the book to do the HW. His lectures are dynamic, fun, and very useful. Definitely would recommend!!!!
very clear teacher, gives you no surprizes on tests and likes to joke around a lot
This teacher is so awesome. tells u everything, wats gonna be on the tests. Labs only take an hour.I would recommend this teacher to anyone. I have never done any homework, just study day before the test. Be carteful of those pop quizes. Expect quiz every monday. Takes only top 6 quizes
This teacher is great. His tests are not that difficult if you understand the concepts. He has a great attitude and is always willing to help. He usually drops the lowest test grade. :-)
He is tall, dark, and handsome. He is sexy and brilliant... why couldn't he be 20 years younger?!!
Excellent professor, he is funny, explains the subject very clearly, and he tells you what's going to be on the test. If you do the review problems that he assigns, you'll do good in the class. He is also a very accessible professor.
I love this class! He makes this subject my favorite. He prepares you for the test and he's very knowledgeable in the field. I reccommend you take his class.
He is a great professor speaks loud and clearly. His tests are what it is. No tricks. Accepts top 6quizs, drops 1 lab and 1 test. He is easy only if you keep up to date with hw problems if not then it will be difficult and u will die a slow and painfull death.
Excellent Teacher! Chem is a tough subject but he makes it much easier since he teaches so well and caters to the students. Keeps only 6 quiz grades out of the semester and drops a lab. Tells you EVERYTHING that is going to be on the exam. Overall, great guy, great teacher!
Very good professor. TAKE HIM! He literally tells you what's on the tests and in the order in which they're in. Unlike Kluger, he is fair on tests and labs. He is considerate, in testing only on what he teaches. And on occasion he'll be funny in class. He's very knowledgeable, and helps a lot!
BEST SCIENCE TEACHER I COULD EVER HAVE.... VERY THOROUGH AND VERY CLEAR. NEVER BEAT AROUND THE BUSH AND WAS NOT DEMANDING. LEARNED ALOT FROM HIM AND WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE HES BETTER THAN KLUGER... MR Z WILL ALSO MAKE TIME IF HAVIN PROBLEMS ILL TAKE HIM AGAIN IN A HEART BEAT
You can't ask for a better professor. Great hands on experiments and you learn alot in his class. Mr. Zurosky truly cares about his student and is willing to help each an everyone succeed.He is vrey understanding, flexible, and helpful.I cannot say enought about him, take him as much as you can.
TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT TO KNOW YOUR STUFF AND YOU WANT TO SUCCEED. GREAT GUY, VERY SMART, AND DOWN TO EARTH!! TAKE HIM!!!
Pretty cool guy, easy to understand, very helpful, funny sense of humor, likes to joke a lot. He makes the class interesting, but you really have to do your work to get a good grade, which is not unreasonable. Highly recommend this professor.
Mr. Z is the best teacher ever!! TAKE HIM!! He is always willing to help and his tests are easy if you study for them.
Mr. Z is a great teacher. He explains everything throughly and makes even hard concepts understandable. Always willing to help students with questions. Tests aren't very hard if you study and pay attention in class. Make sure you fill out labs correctly they are counted for a grade.
This is not a Chemistry class, this is a Math class! I got an A in Intro but there is almost no chemistry taught here. Expect a pop-quiz every day. Very picky lab grader. I worked hard and only got a C. 20% of class failed or dropped.
Zurosky is the best Chem teacher alive. He teaches with much passion and makes the class approachble/easy i thought. Any one who complains man i don't know what to say to you. He tells you whats going to be on the test how can anyone possibly fail? He is a great teacher and should be teaching at the university level
Previous, I meant all To be 5's. Take him he's a good professor.
THE BEST TEACHER EVER! SO NICE, APPROACHABLE, HELPFUL, MADE CLASS VERY ENJOYABLE, EVEN AT 8AM. TELLS YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR TEST-EXCELLENT GUY!!!!
He was a wonderful teacher and I feel made everything easy to understand. I never thought I would understand CHM and I still may not be wonderful at it but I got through it with a "B".
This is the BEST teacher to take for Chem!! He is SOO much fun in class, he WILL make you Laugh. Advice: Study every day, make sure you understand the lessons taught for that day. Pop Quiz almost everyday (summer), drops 1 test grade(replaced by final), tells EVERYTHING that will be on the test, no HW assingments, labs are easy if u pay attention!!
Wonderful teacher! I was terrified of chemistry until I took his class. I'm so glad I did too. He makes everything clear and understandable, and I aced all his exams and got an A in chemistry. Something I thought I would never get. Love this man!
I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee Mr.Z ... he is soooooo nice and understanding..he will help you with whatever u need help with and makes sure u understand everything..his class is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much fun even though it chemistry...he is DA BEST..
Take Zurosky, he's the best guy on campus for chemistry. He is approachable for help and will help you out with any questions. LAB reports are generally easy but if you have a problem, you can just ask him and he'll guide you thru. I got A's in both his Chem I + II class. I would take all my chem classes with him if possible. The best!
He was really good at explaining concepts. Class was very fair. You were able to make a great grade despite the subject matter.
TAKE ZUROSKY!!! he will explain everything clearly anyone can understand it. If you need extra help he is always there during his office hours to help you out, no matter how many times you bug him. He teaches you what you need to know. Take him and you will not regret it!
This class is so hard! I have no idea how this teacher has such a high rating on easiness! I had to drop this class in the middle of the semester because the teacher moves so fast and does not explain things well! However he offers help to students. If you are not into science DO NOT take him!
MR. Z as everyone would like to call him. He's very cool, nice, funny and easy!! He makes both class and lab exciting, light, and very interesting altogether.. Go to his office when you have questions on homeworks or lab & he'll be more than willing to help you! Very lenient and won't give you a hard time on exams!! Easy A if you really study and go to every class & lab.
I don't understand the high marks on this prof. His lectures are extremely fast, the labs are not graded equally, Good thing is, he tells you what is on the tests & pop quizes.I am struggling with a low B.
teaches everything fast, bad explainer, and lots of quizzes. Funny guy but cant explain to good.
Chemistry is the hardest class to pass at Valencia. Mr Z is the easiest teacher to take for it but it's still very hard. Prepair for a lot of math because that's what this class is. There's no such thing as an A in this class. Study your rear off and you might get a C.
This prof. does move fast but study and read the book and you'll be fine. Only counts the top 6 quizzes..so its not that hard. Doesn't make students do b/s work like many other professors at VCC. Take this class if ur actually smart and u'll do fine.
great chemistry instructor.
GREAT GREAT GREAT TEACHER. Without a doubt the best chemistry teacher I've ever had...knows the material, great personality, always available for help!! Take him!!!
the best chem teacher at vcc!! he is cool and explains everything as many times as necessary. class is not hard, just laborious. if you do not keep up w/ homework, you will not pass! Great overall professor and friend. :)
Great professor! Has a good sense of humor, very approachable and helpful! His tests and quizes are fair and if you study, do your homework and labs you will pass!
Great professor! Material is difficult, but class is easily passable if you put in the time. Tests and quizzes are more than fair. He is available for help, and doesn't mind helping you. Wish he was teaching 1046 over the summer! Definitely take this professor!
Tells you what type of questions will be on the exam. Very clear and easy to understand. Extremely fair. The hardest part about his class is the labs. Best chemistry prof at VCC hands down.
The best chem teach here. I'm waiting till next semester so I can take Chem 2 with him and no one other... DO study hw, he goes over it thoroughly, and is very helpful, always dedicating his office hours to whomever seeks him out for help.
He is a great teacher and makes the subject much easier to understand. Homework is not mandatory, but helps a lot. He goes over any questions you have and will always help you out with the lab before you turn it in and he tells you everything that will be on the tests. Very willing to help and has a great sense of humor.
I would say that he is the best Chem. Professor here at VCC.He has a great sense of humor and is always dedicating his office hours to help out... i cant wait to take him for CHEM.2....He is the BEST...
He is a GREAT professor! The material in Chm 2 was a little involved but he practically tells you everything that is going to be on the test. It is really up to you to do the work. It is almost impossible to get lower than a B in this class; however, some manage to be dumb and do just that!!!!
mr zurosky is a very down to earth professor. may be abit sarcastic at times, but thats just his charm. for a summer a class, he was very clear on what we needed to knw, gave specific problems from the test. jus stay on track and ure good. highly recommended
He is a little off in class can be hard to follow at times just write down everything he doesn't really use the book but you NEED IT!!! he tells you whats on the test exactly! I WOULD TAKE HIM AGAIN!
I don't know what everyone is talking about?! Zurosky is NOT the best professor ever. His test are made so that it's easy for him to grade them. I felt like he was slacking off as a professor. Everything I learned came from the book. People who've had him in the past seem to understand his "teaching technique" better. I recommend Kluger.
I LOVE Zurosky. He's the best CHEM professor ever. I had take Fowler before. OMG! Not helpful at all. Pay attention to everything he says. Don't miss a day and you'll be fine. WE LOVE YOU ZUROSKY!! Can't wait to take you for Chem II and Organic!!!!
Zurosky is a good teacher. He will make you work hard to get a good grade, so he is good teacher, he assigns homework for practice, always is available if you need help with the subject matter or labs during his office hours. I am not sure how Thomas or Kluger teach organic, but if you are a good student and study you should have no problem here.
HA ha, professor Z has hot peppers:o) He is a REALLY good professor. He did go through the material very fast; however, he is VERY, VERY helpful in during his office hours if you seek the help. Very funny too! I always enjoyed his class, even though the material is very hard.
Professor Z. is NOT the best professor. His tests are fairly easy. Doesn't curve or give partial credit. He seems to grade according to how much he likes you...you could have the same lab paper as your lab partner but gives one a higher grade than the other! Be sure to go to class for pop quizzes! Overall, I would NEVER recommend him to anyone!
Professor is really cool and has a nice sense of humor...he will do anything to help you...is very straightforward on what is going to be on his tests...it is organic chemistry so you have to do your part to get the grade you want...overall nice professor, taking him again for organic 2
All I can say is that I will miss this class. Took him for both organics, he is a helpful guy, very humorous and sarcastic at times. Being in his class was fun!
This guy is fun and cool. He make organic seem like easy. He does his part and has great office hours. He just about alway willing to help students in and outside class. If you want to learn Organic, pass with an A or B plus enjoy doing it, take him.
THis Professor is a great chemistry Professor. He explains everything very clearly and is always willing to help his students. If you do the homework he gives you will pass all the quizzes. Tests are ok as long as you ask questions and make sure you know the concepts. but i recommend this professor to anyone! he is also funny!
He was a very good teacher. He explained everything clearly and always gave extra time to ask questions if you needed it.
This teacher is an idiot! he makes fun of you all the time.... when you go to him to go over your tests he starts making fun of you... DONT TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!!!
Mr. Z is the best chem teacher at east/west. You can tell since his classes are always full, along with the waiting list. He is very helpful and makes learning chem somewhat painless. If he had been teaching Chem 2 this summer I would have taken him. You won't regret taking him!!
Mr.Zurosky is the BEST chem professor. He explains hard concepts easy and gives plenty of opportunity to succeed. He is very friendly and always has time to help his students. I am sad because his Organic I section is fulled along with the waitlist. I hope to have this professor in Organic II. Take him if you can you wont regret!
HE IS THE BEST!!!
Professor Zurosky is the best chemistry teacher I have ever taken. He is always willing to help. Before taking this class I was petrified to go into a chemistry class but he made everything seem easy! I got an A in this class. You do have to study and attend classes. If you can take him.. take him!!! I highly recommend it!
Did NOT like this prof. Teaches almost only problems. Any ACTUAL chem I learned was from studying a long time with a poor book. Presses his opinions on the class. Marks points for small mistakes. Lab is awful: Instructions and HW are unclear. Quizzes at the start of class and you LITERALLY have 4 mins from when he puts them on HIS table to finish.
MR Z is a very knowledgable prof who loves to answer question and tries to help his students as much as he can. Test were easy and he tells you what goes on them. If you do some of the homework you should be fine, has the easiest labs as well, if you want to learn and get an A YOU SHOULD TAKE HIM.
Great Professor. Helps you out a lot. Does a small reveiw for each test. Easy labs
He's an awesome teacher. You really don't use the textbook that much unless it's assigned (but optional) homework problems. All the notes come from him. His quizzes are easy if you paid attention to the previous lecture(s), just do a quick little review before class. His exams were SO easy. He actually goes over what will be on the exam.
I DID NOT LIKE HIM AT ALL. HE IS EASY BUT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO TEACH. I GOT AN A BUT IS BECAUSE I STUDIED AT MY OWN
He is awesome..you gotta love him...,akes class fun and easy. His test are passable! I got a B. If I can do it so can you! Good luck!
this guy made chemistry class funny, entertaining and not as hard as other teachers! I hated chemistry till I had MR. Z
I took him and i love him. He can be sarcastic but he is also fun. explains everything that you need to know for the tests and quizes. expect a quiz every week and you only get 5 min. to finished it, so prepare to be quick. i'm planning to take him again for 1046. awesome prof.!!!
very very very easy, but the only problem is you wont remember much after the course is finished. If your going for pharmacy or taking an enterance test that involves chemistry, I DO NOT reccomend taking his class!
He made the class simple. He gives you exact problems to study for the tests and gives a review the day before. There are a lot of quizzes but he drops half of them!! 4 Tests and the final replaces the lowest grade. Easy A if you study before class for those quizzes and do well on the Labs they help!!!!
Professor Zurosky is awesome! He goes over EXACTLY what you need to know for tests and quizzes and is always available to help. Labs aren't bad you just have to make sure you show up and do them. If you study and look over notes you should do great in this class. He is VERY clear on material to be covered on tests. VERY FAIR and AWESOME!
Perhaps the best teacher for inorganic and organic chemistry ever. He's clear on what you need to know for the exams. The exams are easy (if you actually studied and not slack off), pretty much just like the homework. Labs are easy. Definitely take him. His class fills up quickly so hurry!
Prof. Z is hard, he expects a lot out of you. However he is fair. If you need help, he is always available in his office for questions. He is sarcastic, but I think that helped a lot of people warm up to him and created a fun environment. You NEED to study (unless you are a chem whiz) or else you will fail. Put in the time and effort, it'll pay off
Zurosky is the man! He explains, so well that on the tests and quizzes you'll know know most of it. The only way if you fail his class is if you don't give the necesary attention. He gives quizzes whenever he feels like it, but only the best grades count. He grades his labs very well. He is very sarcastic in class. Great prof!
Greatest Chem teacher. Clearly says what he expects and is always in his office during office hours willing to help with anything you need. Not an easy A in my opinion but if you go to class and do the practice homework problems he gives, then you should be fine. Gives quiz's whenever he feel but only takes the top 6. Great teacher to take forchem
This professor does not care if student pass or fail. Half of the class drop out before the semester ends. He does not check homework. Also his test are really hard because they are only 9 or 10 question and if you miss three you just fail. He does not give any extra credit. only 4 test with a lot of quizzes. Please DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!
don't be mistaken, chemistry is a hard class regardless but prof Z makes it easier to understand. He thoroughly explains everything and if you have questions just ask or visit his office hours. he will be glad to help you! he is by far the best chem teacher at VCC. i took chem 1 with another prof and he was a complete idiot, TAKE ZUROSKY! :)
Informative and available to students. Rushed and forgetful. Confusing directions and very speedy in explanations. Not well organized. Sarcastic and entertaining usually, but overall a decent person. Terrible at responding to e-mails.
I took Chem 1045C with professor Z. He is a wonderful teacher. Very fun! Make sure you start studying at the beginning of the semester otherwise you will miss out on everything later on. I an currently studying for the TEAS and oh my.... Thanks to professor Z I know a lot of what I would still have to learn.... I recommend!
Not so easy class. Quizzes are stressful though it will get easier. FIND A RITE LAB PARTNER, and ASK HIM questions if you're not sure about the answer. Tests are based on quizzes but he's kinda picky so u gotta work for it and check your work carefully before u turn in. He's enthusiastic, nice and very helpful. He's funny but sarcastic though
Take him!!Had for Chem1 and Org1.Great communicator.Funny.Cool.Tells you what to study.Gives problems from book but doesn't collect it.Strict on labs, so put in effort.Seriously,go to his office and get help w lab hw if necessary.Drops all quiz grades except top 6(out of about12).Got a B+.Would've had A if I tried a little harder on quizzes & labs.
I love this professor! He's humorous, helpful and his class is easy! Just do his suggested problems and you'll pass with flying colors. Aim to ace all the exams because you'll be exempted from the final :)
Very Good professor. The best advice to someone hoping to get an A or B, is to study hard in the beginning of the class. Know your Ions and their charges. This will help when naming compounds. When getting into your Molarity problems and stoichiometry problems, use your units to help guide you through the problem. Starting unit -> Ending unit.
Professor Zurosky is not only a great chemistry professor, but he is the best professor that I have ever had. His test are similar to his quizzes and the homework problems (which he does not collect). He gives about 12 quizzes, but only counts 6. He grades tough on the labs, but will answer any questions you have in his office. Advice: Do the HW!
Prof. Z is amazing! Yes, he will tell you straight up if you are asking stupid questions, and he sometimes gets a bit disorganized, but overall he is great. He answers questions if you go to his office, his grading standards are taugh especially in the lab reports. As long as you do the hmrk, and go to class you should do well. I got an A for 1045.
He is the best professor. He is hilarious and he teaches really well. I would recommend him to anyone. If I was taking any other chemistry classes at valencia i would schedule my classes around his class.
TAKE HIM FOR ALL CHEM CLASSES YOU NEED!!! Professor Zurosky is very helpful and he gives you a few chances to make things up! Plenty of office hours. Make sure you do your work and everything will fall into place. Wish I could take him for Organics! TAKE HIM YOU WONT REGRET IT
Prof. Z is great. His teaching methods are a little different from other professors, but he makes sure every student has an opportunity to pass the class. He offers plenty of office hours for students to ask questions. The only reason why people don't pass, not only this class but other classes as well is because they aren't willing to do the work
he is not easy professor !!! i am an A student and it was nt easy at all !!! he goes fast when explaining !! labs are worth 20 % of ur grade !! pop quizzes any time !! bt he is good he know the materials !
i wouldnt recommend him. i taught myself everything. he goes really fast. 2nd day of class be prepared for a pop quiz!!!! tries to trick you on tests. Test 2 is the hardest test. test 3 is the easiest. get A's on all tests and you wont have to take the final. this class is a lot of work especially if you want to get an A. He makes it so stressful.
As far as chemistry goes, this is the best prof I've had, hands down. I took Chemistry 3x when I went to college for my BS 15+ years ago. Chemistry is my kryptonite. Professor Zurosky takes a very difficult subject and breaks it down very well. Pop quizzes come fast and furious! All As on tests and an overall A grade gets you out of the final!
If you fail or do not like this professor, that's all you honestly. He's not hard because he breaks it down as far as he can & he gives about 10 pop quizzes on the material he taught in the pervious classes but only counts the top 6. He tells you what's going to be on the exam so make sure you study all of the practice problems until you know it by heart because if you get all As on the exams, you won't have a final. Labs are pretty simple. Highly recommend!
He's a tough one. Goes too quick and literally expects you to know the material which you should already but talks way too fast. Had to record his lectures. 4 exams, cuml final, 6/10 quizzes count, and all labs with 1 drop. Tests are tough since he makes them.
I'm on the fence about Zurosky…I think his grading structure is fair and he is a quirky, but likable guy. Although, he breezes through the material and only does about one example of each type of problem. It's up to you to practice a lot at home. Also, labs are very difficult, but he will help you, just ask. Ps:BE PREPARED FOR A POP QUIZ EVERY DAY!
HE IS AMAZING! He is one of my favorite professors ever. I took him for both chem 1 and 2. If you get an A on all four tests then you don't have to take the final. For the tests make sure you do all of the suggested homework problems (not graded), they will help a lot. There are pop quizzes but they're not worth much of your grade.
Love him so much! He gives you question by question guide to the tests, class is easy if you do the work! He is a nice teacher, and he can actually teach
He is an amazing professor. Attending lecture and labs are a must if you want to pass! Not everything is clear cut with chemistry. I highly recommend attending free tutoring sessions. If it wasn't for tutoring I would not have my grade of an A! This class is mainly math. We have 6 pop quizzes, 4 lecture exams, 1 final exam and 7-8 labs. He is great
Prof. Zurosky is so sarcastic, it's amazing. He will make you work for it, but he's actually pretty nice. Be sure to ask good questions if you don't understand what he wants on a lab or if you don't understand how he did a problem. IMPORTANT: do the practice problems BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS. HE WILL QUIZ YOU, EVEN IN THE FIRST WEEK.
Great chemistry professor no question.
Great professor! very clear, very helpful and hilarious. He makes the material understandable and only teaches you what is needed. Best part is that he doesn't use those boring powerpoints.
Quizzes almost every class, he takes only your top 6. Assigns HW from the book that are nearly identical to those on the exams. Labs are tedious, this is just about the only thing he is strict with grading. He is really unorganized and hard to follow. His schedule is "tentative" so you have no idea when exams fall. You basically teach yourself.
Going into this class I did not expect to do well. He's a good professor but you have to do a lot of studying on your own. He gives about 12 pop quizzes which is almost every class but only counts 6 of them. Labs are hard so try to do well on the 4 exams. Again, you have to work really hard in this class.
Professor Zurosky is a great professor at Valencia! There are 12 quizzes but he only counts the top 6. Four exams, I suggest you do homework early dont wait until the last minute to do them. (HINT* Do HW when done w/ lecture and practice them over and over.) And KNOW COMPOUNDS!!! Dont take heavier courses if chemistry is your weakness.
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