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Science

Hal Jandorf

AST01 · ASTLAB · ASTM01A · AST101 · AST · ASTLAB1 · ASTM01L · ASTROM01 · ASTRM01 · ASTRONOMYM01L · ASTM01 · ASTMO1 · ASTRO01 · 144 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
96.97%
Difficulty
1.7

The decision

Must-take astronomy GE if , and want a high grade with low stress.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy A astronomyExtra credit kingGives test answersHilarious dry humorMandatory show-up
  • He reviews quiz and so attentive students rarely fail.
  • Content is light and passion-filled with telescopes, star parties, and frequent .
  • ; skipping costs classwork and answers you need.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

93/100

, and students repeatedly call it an easy A if you attend.

Both online and ; most evidence is in person.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Astronomy is taught simply with and entertaining lectures rather than abstract grind.

; in-person reviews dominate the sample.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

Skip-class tags and comments say you will not pass without showing up for classwork and review days.

and in person.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Near-universal praise and take-again enthusiasm cast him as a campus astronomy gem.

Strong recommendation holds across both formats.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

90/100

Open notes or cheat sheets, answer previews, and abundant make high marks very attainable.

Format shift

Generosity appears in both formats, strongest in person.

Workload

Light

82/100

Little or ; , and occasional short assignments dominate.

Format shift

A , but most call it light or finished in class.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

, and student care produce consistently excellent teaching reports.

Format shift

Online and in-person both rate teaching highly.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Quizzes and tests drive the grade, with light classwork and .

Format shift

; online mentions a few labs and two tests.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

funny lectures, telescope nights, , and .

Main concern

Long night lectures and ; his workbook/text is often required.

What students said

“there is literally no way to fail this class.”
AST01
“literally gives you all the questions and answers to the ”
ASTMO1
“ because he LITERALLY reads .”
AST101

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

nights, answer checks, and high grades.

Main concern

path.

What students said

“This class is an easy, stress-free way to earn a lab credit. A few labs and 2 tests. .”
ASTM01L
“Professor Jandorfs passion for Astronomy makes this online late night class Fun!”
ASTM01L

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are highly student-friendly because he reviews exact questions and often allows notes or cheat sheets.

Pre-test answer reviewOpen notes on longer quizzesCheat sheet on finalsExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In ; many quizzes are open notes and finals may allow a cheat sheet.

Exact test reviewOpen notes quizzesCheat sheet finalExtra credit
“The lab tests and and for the cheat sheet.”
ASTRM01
“he LITERALLY reads ”
AST101
“Jandorf also gives all of the the pre-test review.”
ASTM01

Online

Online sections report few labs and two tests with instructor help checking answers; .

Few labsTwo testsAnswer checking help
“A few labs and 2 tests. .”
ASTM01L
“He'll even look over your answers and tell you which ones are right or wrong.”
ASTM01L

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“So long as you show and make an effort the class is an easy A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting easy grades, humor, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“he loves what he teaches and it really rubs off on you”

🅰️ Easy A Path

93/100

“literally gives you all the questions and answers to the ”

👍

97/100

“THE !!!! !!!!”

😂 Humor & Care

90/100

“super funny and helpful guy”

📍

12/100

“You MUST attend all classes if you want an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Funny and really cares about each student succeeding
  • passion for Astronomy
  • dry sense of humor is the highlight

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • easy A
  • no way to fail this class
  • gives all of the test answers

Theme 3

🔭 About Class Experience

  • star parties to see through actual telescopes
  • Looking through the telescopes
  • workbook required, textbook often a waste

Theme 4

📅

  • Skip class? You won't pass.
  • show up and pay attention and you'll pass
  • MUST attend all classes

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

144

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews spanning many years show highly consistent easy-A and passionate-teaching themes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5109
4 out of 522
3 out of 58
2 out of 54
1 out of 51

Course coverage

ASTM0114 reviews
ASTM01L10 reviews
AST1015 reviews
ASTLAB15 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

29

A+ 7 · A 18 · A- 4

B range

3

B+ 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 3