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Astronomy

John Brodney Fitzgerald

ASTR110 · PHYSICS110 · ASTRONOMY110 · ASTR2220 · PSC110 · PHYC110 · ASTR112 · AST110 · ASTRO110 · PSC111 · 108 lifetime ratings

AI rating
46/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
60.38%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you are interested in astronomy or physics and , and attendance pressure.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderHeavy HomeworkTest HeavyPassionate LecturesAttendance Matters
  • Student experiences are sharply split between passionate, funny teaching and severe frustration with , and workload.
  • The course content is intellectually manageable for some, but the workload and assessments make earning an A costly.
  • Online reviews are notably harsher, with repeated , and strict grading.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say it , and surviving difficult exams.

Online evidence makes the A feel harder and more stressful, while if students attend and keep up.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

33/100

The astronomy and physics material , and demanding for an introductory course.

Online reviews describe the course as especially hard, while but more helped by live teaching.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Attendance is functionally strict because students report , and important lecture-only material.

In-person reviews strongly show attendance pressure, while but still heavy weekly structure.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

53/100

Students recommend him when they value passionate teaching, but many warn against the , and exams.

In-person recommendations are mixed but often positive for motivated students, while online .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

24/100

Students frequently call him a tough or and say small mistakes, late work, or .

Format shift

Both formats report strict grading, with online and exams.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

The workload is heavy, with repeated reports of weekly homework, videos, , and tests.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize constant weekly assignments, while and graded class exercises.

Teaching experience

Average

61/100

He is often praised as passionate, funny, and helpful in person, but many , and weak online support.

Format shift

In-person teaching is stronger and more engaging, while online teaching is much more inconsistent.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

76/100

Assessments lean heavily toward quizzes, tests, exams, graded classwork, labs, and .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize weekly quizzes and timed exams, while , and homework.

Luni fit check

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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

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are more balanced, praising his passion and humor while , and heavy homework.

Main concern

Missing class or .

What students said

“ .”
AST110
“Lots of homework but very informative.”
ASTR110
“ and watch out for the homework as well.”
ASTR110

Remote format

Online

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed to negative, with strong complaints , and limited help.

Main concern

Online students often felt exams and study materials.

What students said

“His online class is extremely hard.”
ASTR110
“Study guides useless and they never cover the .”
ASTR110
“ and time.”
ASTR110

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because students describe timed tests, one-question-at-a-time quizzes, strict grading, confusing study alignment, and .

Timed ExamsOne Question At A TimeCannot Go BackTest HeavyStrict Grading

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

exams, dropped lowest test scores, and lecture-linked exam material, but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring rules.

Test HeavyPractice ExamsDropped Lowest TestOnline ExamsLecture-Based Exams
“His exams and things not covered in lecture or the study guide.”
AST110
“ and were very similar to the tests.”
PHYSICS110
“ and watch out for the homework as well.”
ASTR110

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention timed tests, one question at a time, no going back, weak study-guide alignment, and , but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Timed TestsOne Question At A TimeCannot Go BackStudy Guide MismatchHeavy Test Weight
“Tests are 1 question at a time, and cannot go back to questions.”
ASTR110
“nor is there enough time to finish.”
ASTR110
“the for.”
AST110

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This class was one of the hardest class i have ever taken i only took it because I needed the credit but lots of and if youre taking multiple ”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

61/100

“He makes astronomy fun.”

⚖️

24/100

“He grades very hard and you wont find the answers in the textbook or the lectures!”

📚 Workload Pressure

22/100

“Ive never had to do so ”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is a very good teacher and is clearly passionate about the subject he teaches.
  • Professor is funny and makes learning interactive and enjoyable.
  • He is an amazing lecturer that will help you understand the material really well.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Not an easy A However he teaches this great.
  • A hard-won B.

Theme 3

📝 About Workload And Exams

  • There is and 2 worksheets every thursday.
  • You will spend at least 4 hours on hw alone.
  • Tests are 1 question at a time, and cannot go back to questions.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

108

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 detailed reviews span many years and consistently identify the same strengths and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 561
4 out of 515
3 out of 510
2 out of 57
1 out of 515

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

39 reported outcomes

A range

21

A+ 3 · A 15 · A- 3

B range

10

B+ 3 · B 7

C range

4

C+ 2 · C- 2

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1