Gregory Grist

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AI rating: 24/100
RMP rating: 2.7/5
Take again: 18.75%
Difficulty: 3.4

The decision

unless you can handle strict rules, uneven teaching, and learning much of the material independently.

Best fit · Self Taught ProRude And CondescendingTough GraderTest HeavyStrict RulesConfusing Support

Many students describe Grist as rude, abrasive, or intimidating, especially when students ask questions.
The course can , and frequent or high-stakes exams.
Some older positive reviews praise his passion and help outside class, but recent reviews are strongly negative.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

A decent grade is possible, but students , and unclear expectations.

Online reviews are harsh about grading and workload, while , and unclear workbook preparation.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Intro astronomy and physics content , and confusing assessment alignment.

Both formats report difficulty, but lectures, workbook dependence, and labs.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

, and participation are required or students will not pass.

and lecture reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

25/100

Most recent and many detailed reviews warn students away because of , and .

Online reviews are uniformly negative, while but heavily negative in recent detailed comments.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Students repeatedly call him a , and say small issues can hurt grades.

Format shift

Online and examples in in-person reviews.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Reviews mention lots of , and big exams.

Format shift

and tests, while in-person reviews show a broader pattern of and exam demands.

Teaching experience

Poor

34/100

Some students praise his passion and office help, but many describe him as .

Format shift

Online evidence is negative, and in-person evidence is larger and sharply split but dominated by serious complaints.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades appear , and group work, though many students feel exams are high impact.

Format shift

In-person reviews give most assessment detail, while and tests broadly.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

but lean negative, with repeated complaints about disrespect, unclear teaching, strict rules, and .

Main concern

Students often feel uncomfortable asking questions and .

What students said

“ .”
ASTL117L

“The in class, but he won't ever tell us if our answers from the workbook are correct.”
ASTR101

“You might as well just read the book and learn it on your own.”
PHYSICS207A

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are very negative, focusing , and poor preparation.

Main concern

and harsh communication can derail students quickly.

What students said

“I dropped his class because of his attitude toward me.”
ASTR101

“His syllabus policies are too strict and he will enforce them even when he breaks them himself.”
ASTR117L

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are frequently described as important, difficult, or poorly written, but reviews .

Test HeavyBig ExamsLab FinalWorkbook-Based ExamsExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Strict

30/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and a harsh lab final, but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring rules.

Big ExamsWorkbook-Based ExamsLab FinalPoorly Written Exams

“There are and if you do bad on one it cooks your grade.”
ASTR101

“All the he doesn't go over or discuss.”
ASTR101

“the little time to even fully read the question and understand it.”
ASTR101

Online

Online reviews mention tests and but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or .

Test HeavyPolicy Not Clearly Proven

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ASTR101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“ .”
Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom conduct. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

34/100

“I've never been more confused during a class than this one.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

25/100

“ .”

⚖️

28/100

“ and marks students down for no reason.”

🧪

30/100

“There are and if you do bad on one it cooks your grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Do not ask this man a question, he has a high chance of blowing up at you.
He barely does actual lectures.
he is rude, belittles the students when they ask questions

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

This guy wants to make it as difficult as possible for students to do well in his INTRO class.
Get ready to sweat for a passing grade.
easy to get a decent grade because everyone will fail with .

Theme 3

📝 About Exams And Work

Lots of lectures and material to read, much more than any other class I've taken.
All the he doesn't go over or discuss.
The if you have done all the .

Theme 4

❤️ About Help And Character

He cares and is passionate, if you go see him, he will help you.
, but comes across as condescending frequently.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

There are 46 reviews across many years, with repeated , and classroom demeanor.

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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3 out of 53

2 out of 59

1 out of 515

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 3 · A- 2

B range

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1

Gregory Grist

x x unless you can handle strict rules, uneven teaching, and learning much of the material independently.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Mandatory

Avoid

See how this professor fits your week.

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

👍 Recommendation Rate

⚖️ x x

🧪 x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

📝 About Exams And Work

❤️ About Help And Character

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

unless you can handle strict rules, uneven teaching, and learning much of the material independently.

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