AI Rate Professor

Physics

Eric Harpell

ASTRO10 · ASTRONOMY · PHYS8A · ASTR10 · PHYS4C · 5 lifetime ratings

AI rating
83/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
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Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you want a supportive professor and can keep up with steady work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardSupportiveKnowledgeablePartial CreditHomework HeavyEnthusiastic
  • Students describe Harpell as knowledgeable, kind, and unusually supportive.
  • Online astronomy has frequent homework, quizzes, and tests, while and partial credit.
  • The main risk is workload and preparation, especially in physics.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

67/100

An A seems realistic with planning and showing work, but comments do not describe a free or low-effort A.

Online evidence shows frequent work, while .

Is the course easy?

Standard

50/100

Astronomy appears manageable, but physics can be demanding and requires preparation.

Online astronomy is organized but busy, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

Reviews do .

Neither online .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Most students recommend him because , and .

Online feedback is more workload-focused, while support.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

, though homework systems may be less liked.

Format shift

In-person reviews directly support partial credit, while online .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The course is not overwhelming, but and .

Format shift

Online workload is clearly heavier, while .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students mostly describe him as knowledgeable, enthusiastic, compassionate, and very available for help.

Format shift

In-person comments drive the strong teaching score, while the online review focuses more on structure than teaching.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and partial-credit exams.

Format shift

Online assessment includes discussion boards, quizzes, and tests, while and tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and partial credit, with one student unprepared for the difficulty.

Main concern

Physics can feel difficult if students are not prepared.

What students said

“the man is RIGHT THERE for you when and if you need him”
ASTRO10
“He gives a lot of ”
PHYS8A
“Very knowlegablea and SUPER nice and compassionate.”
ASTRONOMY

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The online review describes a manageable but and tests.

Main concern

Steady online workload requires planning and textbook reading.

What students said

“there is a lot of homework, but he spaces it out”
ASTR10
“There will be about 3 quizzes and book!”
ASTR10

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence points to regular quizzes and tests with partial credit, but .

Frequent QuizzesTestsPartial Credit

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

TestsPartial Credit
“He gives a lot of ”
PHYS8A

Online

The online review mentions frequent quizzes and tests but does not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Frequent QuizzesTests
“There will be about 3 quizzes and ”
ASTR10

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“the man is RIGHT THERE for you when and if you need him”

Voice snapshots generated from 5 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and grading. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“I thought he was a good teacher, and you could tell that he definitely understood the material.”

⚖️

76/100

“He gives a lot of , so make sure you show as much work as you can.”

📚 Workload

48/100

“there is a lot of homework, but he spaces it out”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • I thought he was a good teacher, and you could tell that he definitely understood the material.
  • He had a lot of enthusiasm and I think I would have enjoyed his class.
  • Very knowlegablea and SUPER nice and compassionate.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • He gives a lot of , so make sure you show as much work as you can.
  • There will be about 3 quizzes and book!

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • the man is RIGHT THERE for you when and if you need him
  • He goes above and beyond.
  • He seemed like a nice guy, though, if with a bit of youthful cockiness.

Data context

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Analysis sample

5

Recent reviews read by the AI

5

Lifetime ratings

58/100

Evidence confidence

Five reviews give consistent support themes, but they are old and lack grade outcomes.

Inside 5 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

ASTR101 review
ASTRO101 review
ASTRONOMY1 review
PHYS4C1 review
PHYS8A1 review

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