Sina Sadjadi

ASTR111 · ASTLAB · AST101 · ASTR109 · ASTO111 · ASTR111L · ARTF111 · ASTRO111 · ASTRO101 · ASTRO111LAB · ASTR101 · AST111 · 107 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 74/100
RMP rating: 4.4/5
Take again: 66.67%
Difficulty: 2.0

The decision

if you like astronomy and can handle blunt sarcasm; , and participate for a strong grade.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHilariousLecture heavyTest heavyPassionateCan be abrasive

Passionate astronomy teaching with humor when students engage
work if you show up on time
Personality can feel rude or condescending especially when students lag

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

74/100

Many students report easy As in labs and solid As in lecture if they attend, take notes, and .

Online reviews stress timed exams and homework-to-test overlap; or near-free A.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

Content is GE-level astronomy, but lectures can be dense and a short timed format.

Online students mention long video loads and reading; as much easier than lecture.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly flagged as required to pass, especially in person and for .

Both formats emphasize participation, but and you will not pass.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

Most students recommend him for passion and humor, while a and .

Online GE lectures are more mixed; .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

70/100

, and pass-friendly labs raise grades for engaged students, though a few call him a .

Format shift

; labs are graded more gently.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

, but lectures are heavy and exams require studying everything.

Format shift

Online weekly videos add volume; .

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Students praise knowledge, humor, and passion, while others cite sarcasm, impatience, or unprofessional comments.

Format shift

Online fans stress engaging lectures; .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Grades lean on timed exams and participation, with .

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

and lectures and stricter lecture vibes; attendance and participation matter heavily.

Main concern

Some students report demeaning comments, moodiness, or feeling singled out in class.

What students said

“There is and the and quick.”
ASTLAB

“I got an A just for trying and helping students around me. Just show up and put in the work.”
ASTR111

“This professor is very abrasive and rude when it comes to students learning.”
AST101

Remote format

Online

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online AST101 is lecture- and test-heavy with , and timed exams; many get As if they use lectures, notes, and .

Main concern

Timed 50-question exams and occasional reports of rudeness or .

What students said

“videos and questions. from lectures only.”
AST101

“There are 50 questions and a 50 min limit. .”
AST101

“Very rude and treats students less than if you are not 100% knowledgeable about 1 term.”
AST101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are often short timed tests pulled from lectures and but stressful under the clock.

Timed examsTest heavyHomework-aligned questionsExtra credit

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person tests are described as straightforward if easy final based on what he tells you.

Notes-based testsParticipation pointsEasy lab final if you study what he says

“ . Study your notes and .”
AST101

“A on the final if you just study what he tells you.”
AST111

Online

Online exams frequently run about 50 questions in 50 minutes and reward watching lectures and .

Timed 50-question examsQuestions from homework and lecturesExtra credit for notes or participation

“ from lectures only.”
AST101

“You are only given 50 minutes for 50 questions.”
AST101

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“ and participate and you will get an A.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews across online and in-person astronomy , and personality split. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Professor Sadjadi is wonderful. He's very open to questions during lectures.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

68/100

“100% recommend for a great semester full of humor and lots of really interesting class sessions.”

⚖️

70/100

“I got an A just for trying and helping students around me.”

⚠️ Personality Risk

40/100

“Please don't let the positive ratings deceive you. In the class he would often make snide comments at students.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Knowledgeable and funny.
He made me want to change my major to astronomy.
Sina is an entertaining Astronomy professor.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy A if u come to class and do ur stuff.
The only hard part of the class are the exams.
Just show up, take notes, speak up every once in a while and you'll be fine.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Attitude

Aggressive, immature
he was condescending and had a poor attitude toward students.
Very rude and treats students less than if you are not 100% knowledgeable about 1 term.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across online and in-person formats span many years with , and mixed personality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 581

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3 out of 53

2 out of 55

1 out of 56

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 13 · A- 2

B range

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

C 2

D range

D 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 2

Sina Sadjadi

x x if you like astronomy and can handle blunt sarcasm; x x x x, and participate for a strong grade.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Rate

⚖️ x x

⚠️ Personality Risk

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

⚠️ About Attitude

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you like astronomy and can handle blunt sarcasm; , and participate for a strong grade.

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