Philip Blanco

PHYC4145 · PSC111 · PHYC241L · AST120 · PHYC130 · ASTR120 · ASTRO110 · PHYSI140 · PHYS130 · PYHC130 · PHYSICS130 · ASTR110 · PHYS131 · PHY130 · PHYS110 · ASTRO101 · SCI0 · ASTRO120 · ASTRO112 · 69 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 88/100
RMP rating: 3.3/5
Take again: 76.92%
Difficulty: 3.1

The decision

, but expect physics to require more preparation and tolerance for his style.

Best fit · Effort For RewardExtra credit boostsEntertaining lecturesEasy astronomy gradingPhysics can be toughNotes allowed on exams

Most students recommend him for engaging lectures, demonstrations, humor, and strong subject knowledge.
Astronomy courses are often described as easy A opportunities because of , low A thresholds, and notes on exams.
Physics reviews are more divided, with some students , and rushed exams.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Many astronomy students describe easy grading, , and an A threshold around 85 percent, though physics can be harder.

Online evidence supports lenient grading, while in astronomy.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Astronomy is often easy and well explained, but physics and math-heavy sections can become challenging.

Online reviews are mixed but manageable, while astronomy and harder physics.

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

82/100

, and fair grading, with caution for physics and communication issues.

Online reviews are mostly positive with one strong negative, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Students repeatedly , and an easier grading scale.

Format shift

Both formats show leniency, but .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

, and exams, but many students find it manageable with steady effort.

Format shift

Online labs take adjustment, while and .

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Most students find him knowledgeable, funny, and clear, though some physics students say his explanations and test prep fall short.

Format shift

Online teaching is organized but mixed, while than physics.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Assessment , and rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention labs and lecture-based exams, while , and projects.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are broadly favorable, especially for astronomy, with repeated praise for lectures, , easier grading, and .

Main concern

Physics students more often complain .

What students said

“There is little reason to get less than an A in this class.”
ASTRO120

“I am an A student and Blanco does not make it easy to prepare for the test.”
PHYC130

“Professor Blanco is very knowledgeable and does a great job of explaining the material.”
ASTR120

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive , and , but one student found exams rushed and unclear.

Main concern

One online review warns that and instructions can feel harsh.

What students said

“60% is a C so it's hard to fail as long as you keep up.”
PHYC130

“ .”
PHYC130

“He also has a very harsh time limit on his exam which makes you feel super rushed.”
PHYC130

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is generally student-friendly because students mention notes, formulas, study guides, dropped tests, and , though .

Open NotesFormula SheetsExtra CreditDropped TestMultiple Choice Exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

guides, dropped tests, and multiple-choice exams, but do not clearly prove proctoring or closed-book rules.

Notes AllowedStudy GuidesDropped TestMultiple Choice Exams

“You get to use 4 pages of notes on the exam and then again on the final.”
AST120

“ , and he offers lots of great .”
ASTRO120

“You get to and the final.”
ASTR110

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention open notes and formulas, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book beyond notes and formulas.

Open NotesFormula SheetsLecture-Based QuestionsTimed Exam Concern

“ .”
PHYC130

“He also has a very harsh time limit on his exam which makes you feel super rushed.”
PHYC130

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Blanco's beyond entertaining and his accent is endearing. He's fascinated by astronomy and it really rubs off on you.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting teaching quality, grading leniency, workload, and course-level differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“Professor Blanco is very knowledgeable and does a great job of explaining the material.”

📈 Easy A Potential

86/100

“There is little reason to get less than an A in this class.”

🧪 Physics Caution

58/100

“I am an A student and Blanco does not make it easy to prepare for the test.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He frequently brings in demonstrations that .
Great professor that knows his material and gives awesome lectures.
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Theme 2

📈 About Grades &

85%+ is an A.
He offers up to 10% of your grade in .
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Theme 3

🧮 About Difficulty

Lots of math.
The class is hard and expect to study and work hard if you want a good grade.
, but easy.

Data context

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years give detailed and consistent evidence, with and physics experiences.

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 2 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

B+ 3 · B 2

C range

C 1

D range

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F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Philip Blanco

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

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

📈 Easy A Potential

🧪 Physics Caution

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Grades & x x

🧮 About Difficulty

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

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D range

F

No letter grade reported

, but expect physics to require more preparation and tolerance for his style.

📈 About Grades &