AI Rate Professor

Physics

Mark Thomason

PHY185 · G185 · PHYS125 · ASTR100 · PHYS120 · PHSC100 · PHYS185 · PHYS110 · PHYS285 · ASTR100L · PHYS280 · 82 lifetime ratings

AI rating
87/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
81.93%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

He is a strong pick if and second chances, but physics students should expect real work and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardLenient gradingMultiple attemptsExtra credit and curvesTough physics examsHelpful but inconsistent
  • Astronomy reviews are very easy and grade-friendly, especially online.
  • Physics reviews say the content and exams are tough, but , and reduce risk.
  • Teaching quality is mostly praised, though some students criticize organization, lectures, and no partial credit.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Astronomy is repeatedly described as an easy A, while physics needs work but offers curves, corrections, , and multiple attempts.

Online evidence is strongly easy-A for astronomy, while but grade-friendly with corrections and curves.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Astronomy is easy and manageable, but physics content is .

Online reviews mainly describe easy astronomy, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

70/100

and , but attendance is not generally described as strictly required for every course.

Online reviews do not emphasize attendance, while in-person reviews say lectures help and .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

83/100

Students recommend him because , and gives many chances to recover, and organization.

Online recommendations are strongest for easy astronomy, while work through tough physics.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Multiple attempts, test , and make grading unusually forgiving.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize easy grading and multiple attempts, while , and extra points for physics.

Workload

Moderate

64/100

Astronomy workload is light, but , and multiple exams.

Format shift

Online astronomy is light and manageable, while and more demanding.

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Most students say he is helpful, fair, and clear, but some report disorganized lectures, absence, or poor online teaching.

Format shift

Online teaching is strongest in astronomy but has management complaints, while from a minority.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Reviews repeatedly mention quizzes, exams, finals, lab work, and physics.

Format shift

Online astronomy uses quizzes, discussions, and exams, while -, and exam-heavy.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly positive but more demanding, with , and fairness while warning that exams and content are hard.

Main concern

, and some students dislike no partial credit or lecture organization.

What students said

“ , but .”
PHYS185
“Physics was hard but he made it fun.”
PHY185
“These exam autogrades dont care whether you did 0 or 99% of the problem right.”
PHYS280

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are very positive for astronomy, describing light workload, multiple attempts, , and easy A potential, with a few concerns about due-date changes or weak teaching in PHYS125.

Main concern

The main online concern is inconsistent course management, especially due-date changes, with one negative PHYS125 teaching review.

What students said

“Very lenient; I can't imagine getting anything less than an A.”
ASTR100
“ .”
ASTR100
“He kept changing due dates for things unexpectedly.”
ASTR100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams can be hard, especially in physics, but , and make the overall exam system student-friendly.

Multiple AttemptsExam CorrectionsCurvesExtra CreditRespondus Mentioned Online

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe tough exams but , and extra credit opportunities.

Tough ExamsExam CorrectionsCurvesWeekly QuizzesNo Partial Credit Complaints
“A LOT of and curves.”
PHYS185
“Oh, four exams. . .”
PHY185
“ .”
PHYS280

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and , and no clear evidence of open-book rules.

Multiple AttemptsRespondus MentionedWeekly QuizzesEasy Exams for Astronomy
“ .”
ASTR100
“Every quiz, and even the if need be.”
ASTR100
“Exams and .”
ASTR100

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Tough class but fair. You def had every chance to pass if you put in the work.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and teaching. Credibility rating: High.

⚖️

88/100

“ and .”

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“He makes difficult topics easier to understand and takes time to answer questions.”

📚 Course Difficulty

55/100

“Physics is no joke, but they made it manageable.”

Theme 1

📈 About Grades & Recovery

  • Lots of and earn bonus credit.
  • Got a 16% on my first test and I locked in and somehow ended up with a B as a .
  • He gave out over 60 for almost nothing and is very reasonable.

Theme 2

🧪 About Exams

  • , but .
  • and manageable if you stay on track.
  • EXAMS ARE TOUGH but .

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • sense and cares alot about students.
  • The tests are tough, but and .
  • lectures are very .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

82

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is based on 50 recent reviews with a and harder in-person physics.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 559
4 out of 56
3 out of 54
2 out of 54
1 out of 510

Course coverage

ASTR10015 reviews
PHY18511 reviews
PHYS1858 reviews
PHYS1205 reviews
PHYS2803 reviews
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G1852 reviews
PHYS1102 reviews
ASTR100L1 review
PHSC1001 review
PHYS1251 review
PHYS2851 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 3 · A 5 · A- 3

B range

2

B 2

C range

3

C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 2