AI Rate Professor

Geology

Marek Chichanski

ASTRO4 · GEOL10 · GEO10 · ASTR4 · ASTR004 · GEOLOGY10 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

if you want an engaging science class and can handle format-dependent workload differences.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate lecturerClear gradingExtra creditMixed online workloadEasy astronomy exams
  • , and manageable exams.
  • Online reviews are split between easy and heavy, detailed work.
  • Geology feels more demanding than astronomy, but effort usually pays off.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

An A is very reachable in many astronomy reviews through notes, participation, , and completing work, but online and geology sections can require real study.

Online evidence is mixed, while and partial credit.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

Astronomy is often described as easy and clear, while geology is more concept-heavy and sometimes fast-paced.

In-person astronomy looks easiest, while online astronomy and geology show more challenge.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

76/100

, but participation and showing up are still tied to success.

, while most in-person reviews describe attendance as optional or unstated.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

, but a few strongly criticize online workload or recent communication.

reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Many reviews mention , dropped scores, partial credit, and , though some online reviews call grading harsh.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

62/100

, but online reviews describe weekly discussions, reading quizzes, and module work.

Format shift

Online workload is heavier, while .

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Most students praise his passion, clarity, humor, and helpfulness, with one recent review sharply criticizing his attitude.

Format shift

, while online reviews are more polarized.

Assessment method

Balanced

67/100

, and activities, with exams carrying notable weight.

Format shift

Online sections mention discussions and activities more, while and quizzes.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly positive, emphasizing clear lectures, passion, study guides, partial credit, and .

Main concern

A recent in-person review reports poor communication and attitude issues.

What students said

“Listen to his lectures and you'll get an A, you get half credit on the questions you miss.”
ASTR004
“ and three tests and and the lowest test score.”
GEOL10

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply mixed, with some students calling it an easy A and , and strict formatting.

Main concern

Online workload and .

What students said

“As long you as do everything, you will easily ace the course.”
ASTR004
“ and very detailed questions that arent in the book.”
ASTR004

Exam style

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Exams range from easy and guided in person to detailed and difficult online, with .

Study GuidesPartial CreditDetailed Online ExamsDropped Test Score

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

scores, and partial credit, but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book policy.

Study GuidesPartial CreditDropped Test Score
“A004 is 4 easy exams no hw.”
ASTR004
“There is a study guide for what is going .”
GEOL10

Online

Online reviews mention detailed exams and quizzes, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Detailed ExamsReading Quizzes
“ the book as q's are so specific.”
ASTR4
“ and very detailed questions that arent in the book.”
ASTR004

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Mr. Chichanski is one of the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and course format. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“He is very passionate about what he teaches and .”

📈 Easy A Potential

78/100

“If you show up almost everyday and and very interesting class taught in a great way.”

⚖️ Format Split

62/100

“Class is time consuming for a basic astronomy class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is a extra mile to help students understand.
  • Much passion, knowledge, and humor here.
  • This person is passive aggressive he doesn't post anything and gives paragraphs of answers that could've just been one worded responses.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Test and and he gives partial credit.
  • If you put in the effort to actually study for the term-- you'll be fine.
  • Grades pretty harsh for just looking at the sky.

Data context

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Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

17

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

The 17 reviews cover many years and include detailed, format-specific comments, though some evidence is old.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

ASTR0046 reviews
GEOL104 reviews
ASTR42 reviews
ASTRO42 reviews
GEO102 reviews
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GEOLOGY101 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 2 · A 4

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1