Farisa Morales

M10A · PHYSICSM10A · ASTROMO1 · ASTM01 · PHYSM10A · ASTRONOMYM01 · PHYSM20A · AST1 · M25A · 118 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 88/100
RMP rating: 4.1/5
Take again: 80.95%
Difficulty: 3.0

The decision

if you want a knowledgeable, fair science professor who rewards steady work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardNASA AstrophysicistCaring & AccessibleAstronomy Easy AGroup Projects OnlineGenerous Curve

Astronomy sections are widely called easy As with , and
Physics is harder and more test-driven but and
; reading and quizzes stay manageable

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Astronomy often yields easy As with retakes and presentation finals; physics needs study but curves and help.

Online astronomy is easiest; in-person physics requires .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

and quizzes; physics raises conceptual challenge without being a brain-burner for prepared students.

Online summer astronomy is lightest; .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

Many online and some in-person sections mark attendance optional, while .

Online astronomy mostly optional; .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Would-take-again near 81% with strong praise for knowledge, care, and fair science teaching.

Recommendation is strong in both formats; physics dissenters cite .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

, and presentation alternatives for finals appear often.

Format shift

and video finals are especially friendly; but fairly.

Workload

Light

70/100

Astronomy is quizzes, discussions, and short group work; physics has fewer assignments but .

Format shift

Online summer astro is lightest; in-person physics can feel heavy because .

Teaching experience

Good

83/100

Students repeatedly praise NASA expertise, accessibility, and .

Format shift

Both formats rate her highly; a .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Weekly quizzes and group or video presentations.

Format shift

Online astronomy balances quizzes and group work; .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person astronomy and physics mix inspiring NASA-backed lectures with , and higher challenge in physics exams.

Main concern

Physics lectures can feel fast or vague; .

What students said

“Because she works at NASA, she was able to give us lots of extra info in her lectures”
ASTROMO1

“She made the subject enjoyable, understandable and easy to digest.”
PHYSM10A

“I literally love her so much! She is so !!”
PHYSM20A

Remote format

Online

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online astronomy is well organized on Canvas with quizzes, short group worksheets, discussions, and often a .

Main concern

contribute.

What students said

“ and with this teacher, she is amazing!”
ASTM01

“Easy A. Textbook provided online and you , and tests.”
ASTM01

“ this class as they were scuffed and people didnt work together”
ASTM01

Exam style

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Many sections allow retakes, cheat sheets, dropped scores, or a .

Quiz RetakesOptional Video FinalCheat SheetsDropped Lowest ScoreExtra Credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person sections mention cheat sheets, dropped lowest scores, , and challenging but .

Cheat SheetsDropped Lowest TestExtra CreditIn-Class QuizzesPhysics Exams

“ and allows a cheat sheet for in-class quizzes.”
ASTRONOMYM01

“lets you use cheat sheets for tests.”
ASTROMO1

Online

Online astronomy often offers multi-attempt quizzes and a choice between a .

Multi-Attempt QuizzesOptional Video FinalGroup WorksheetsDiscussion Boards

“She gives you an option for the final to either take a 100-question test or make a video presentation on an important astronomer.”
ASTM01

“Easy A. Textbook provided online and you , and tests.”
ASTROMO1

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Professor Morales is a prime example of how science professors should strive to be like.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews across astronomy and physics online and in person, highlighting care, fairness, and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

83/100

“wow! She is honestly such an over-qualified and intelligent professor. Because she works at NASA...”

👍 Recommendation Rate

82/100

“ and the teacher.”

⭐ Easy A Potential

78/100

“This is an easy A class. .”

🧪 Science Rigor

68/100

“I am a science major and this class was hardest class I have ever taken.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Dr. Morales is super inspiring and a fantastic professor.
She's truly interested in students learning the material.
Not a good lecturer.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy A. Textbook provided online and you , and tests.
She is so !!
Physics is hard but she really wants everyone to end with a good grade.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

Ms. Morales is such a sweet professor.
Dr. Morales is the real deal. She's an astrophysicist who works for NASA at JPL.
and helpful!

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews over many years with stable themes of , and fair but tougher physics.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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1 out of 514

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

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A+ 8 · A 26 · A- 3

B range

B+ 3 · B 5 · B- 1

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C 1

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Farisa Morales

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Varies

WorthIt

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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

⭐ Easy A Potential

🧪 Science Rigor

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

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if you want a knowledgeable, fair science professor who rewards steady work.