AI Rate Professor

Physical Sciences

Jesse Goldbaum

ASTRON1 · ASTRON4 · 5 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
80%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

Strong pick for physical science GE if and study guides, but note the accommodation concern.

Best fit · Easy A HunterFunny lecturesEasy A potentialStudy guidesOptional attendanceHomework heavy
  • Most students call ASTRON1 an easy transfer A with funny lectures and thorough study guides.
  • ; and study guides to lock the grade.
  • One serious negative review alleges he dismisses disability accommodations.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

and study guides for an A; one calls ASTRON1 an easy A for transfer.

In-person ASTRON1 is the easiest path; online still reports all As if work is done.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

, though ASTRON4 reading and labs raise the challenge.

ASTRON1 easier than ASTRON4; online difficulty mixed 3 and 5.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

85/100

and you can stay home unless you need help.

Both online ASTRON1 reviews and ; ASTRON4 one says mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Four of five are strong yes with favorite-professor language; one severe negative outlier.

; online is split by the accommodation incident.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Described as a and realistic A and guides.

Format shift

Online notes generous all-As policy if work is finished.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

and tests, plus labs and chapter reading in ASTRON4.

Format shift

Online and and test weight.

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Funny, inspirational lectures with ; one review alleges uncaring accommodation stance.

Format shift

In-person teaching praise is high; online includes the sharpest criticism.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and a .

Format shift

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Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

an A, and helpful labs for ASTRON1 and ASTRON4.

Main concern

ASTRON4 needs steady reading and lab completion; not pure free A.

What students said

“If you need a physical science class to transfer, this is your easy A.”
ASTRON1
“Do the recommendations and you'll surprise yourself with an A :)”
ASTRON4
“Goldbaum is now one of .”
ASTRON4

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

one student got As with open-note tests and ; another dropped after a harsh disability response.

Main concern

Alleged dismissal of official disability accommodations in one review.

What students said

“ . all As. You must complete the work with no more than 6? missing assignments”
ASTRON1
“he told me "I typically ignore official accommodation requests from the accommodation requests person because, well, they're not necessary."”
ASTRON1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

First test can be open-note and hard; ; overall student-friendly.

Open note first testThorough study guidesMostly multiple choiceFew exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

76/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Thorough ; homework and labs drive the rest.

Study guides before exams3 exams plus labsSimple homework
“Gives a very thorough .”
ASTRON1
“3 exams total plus labs make up most grade.”
ASTRON4

Online

First test hard but open note; .

Open noteABCD testsWeekly homework
“ , but open note. .”
ASTRON1

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you need a physical science class to transfer, this is your easy A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 5 reviews (2 online, 3 in person), highlighting easy-A GE path and one serious outlier. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“He's funny, inspirational, and is willing to help you with .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

78/100

“Goldbaum is now one of .”

📈 Easy A Path

80/100

“Complete the homework and study guides you will get an A in the class.”

⚠️ Accommodation Concern

20/100

“I typically ignore official accommodation requests from the accommodation requests person because, well, they're not necessary.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Funny lectures, doesn't require that you show up.
  • He's funny, inspirational
  • Amazing lectures

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • this is your easy A.
  • . all As.
  • There is no reason anyone should get below a C.

Theme 3

📝

  • but fun.
  • , but open note.
  • Gives a very thorough

Data context

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Analysis sample

5

Recent reviews read by the AI

5

Lifetime ratings

58/100

Evidence confidence

Only 5 reviews with mixed formats and one extreme negative; limited sample but detailed comments.

Inside 5 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

ASTRON13 reviews
ASTRON42 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

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

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1