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Astronomy

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ASTRON101 · ASTR101 · ASTR117L · ASTRO101 · 33 lifetime ratings

AI rating
31/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
45.45%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

if you can follow detailed instructions exactly, manage strict deadlines, and tolerate a highly inconsistent student experience.

Best fit · Self Taught ProPolarizing experienceTough gradingStrict instructionsHeavy deadlinesHelpful if approached
  • some students find him clear, interesting, and helpful, while many , and stressful policies.
  • The course can yield high grades, but students often say the cost is high because small .
  • Online reviews are especially negative about response time, workload timing, and strict grading, while and strict behavior.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

43/100

High grades are possible, but students repeatedly say small mistakes, strict rubrics, and heavy time pressure make an A costly.

Online evidence is harsher about grading and deadlines, while and strict instructions.

Is the course easy?

Standard

45/100

Astronomy content is often described as interesting and understandable, but and .

Online students report more confusion and workload stress, while with strict policies.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Several comments describe participation or attendance as important, and one in-person review reports a .

The strongest strict-attendance evidence is in person, while online reviews show time-window .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

43/100

Recommendation is split because some students value his clear and interesting teaching, but many , and strictness.

Online reviews lean more negative overall, while and strong warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

16/100

Many students report tough grading, all-or-nothing assignments, large penalties for small mistakes, no , and little flexibility.

Format shift

Online , and in-person reviews also mention no partial credit and strict penalties.

Workload

Heavy

27/100

Workload is often described as lots of , and assignments with stressful short windows or strict requirements.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize compressed deadlines and lots of work, while , and keeping up.

Teaching experience

Poor

45/100

Teaching feedback is inconsistent, with strong praise for clarity from some students but many severe complaints about communication, attitude, and explanations.

Format shift

Online teaching reviews are more negative about communication, while and hostile classroom experiences.

Assessment method

Balanced

61/100

, and a final, with neither assignments nor exams alone explaining the whole grade.

Format shift

Online reviews mention labs, assignments, tests, and a final, while , and exams.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed, with some students praising clear lectures and accessibility while others , and no partial credit.

Main concern

The main in-person , and classroom interactions.

What students said

“ partial credit and exams.”
ASTR101
“The , and usually build off material from the online assignments due before class.”
ASTR101

Remote format

Online

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are highly polarized, with but many reporting poor communication, tough grading, tight deadlines, and .

Main concern

The main and stressful assignment or .

What students said

“If you got 1 question wrong, .”
ASTR117L
“Despite teaching online, he does not communicate well at all.”
ASTR101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam risk is strict because comments mention a , and , though proctoring policies are not clearly proven.

Timed Exam WindowHard Final MentionedStrict GradingNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Strict

30/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and exams with some partial credit only on tests and exams, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Tests Based On WorkbookPartial Credit Mentioned On Tests And ExamsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“The , so if there's anything that you don't understand, make sure to go over it.”
ASTR101
“ partial credit and exams.”
ASTR101

Online

Online reviews mention a one-hour 50-question exam window and a hard auto-graded final, but do not clearly .

Timed Exam WindowHard Auto-Graded FinalNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“You have an hour to complete 50 questions for the .”
ASTR101
“The and auto-graded, so there was no wiggle room if .”
ASTR117L

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If !!!!!! !”

Voice snapshots generated from 33 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and communication. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

45/100

“Class is down-to-earth and me actually understand it.”

👍 Recommendation Risk

43/100

“ . .”

⚖️

16/100

“The professor is an and any small .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Great class, online but taught like it was in person.
  • .
  • The , and usually build off material from the online assignments due before class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Gave me zeros for the tiniest mistake.
  • partial credit and exams.
  • If you don't follow every specific instruction exactly as he says, you will be penalized, especially in lab.

Theme 3

💬 About Communication

  • Despite teaching online, he does not communicate well at all.
  • He takes a and if he does, he doesn't answer all questions and .
  • He's helpful if you ask.

Data context

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Analysis sample

33

Recent reviews read by the AI

33

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 33 reviews span many years and both formats, though the opinions are highly polarized.

Inside 33 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 54
1 out of 514

Course coverage

ASTR10123 reviews
ASTR117L8 reviews
ASTRO1011 review
ASTRON1011 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 2 · A 10 · A- 3

B range

10

B+ 4 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 2