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ASTR 1220

Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
Last taught: Spring 2018
2.0 Rating
4.5 Difficulty
3.05 GPA

Instructor
2.5
Enjoyability
2.0
Difficulty
4.5
Recommend
1.5

Reading
5.5
Writing
0.0
Group Work
0.0
Other
2.0

Total Hours / Week

Hours 7.5

Grade Distribution

A+: 39 (5.9%)A: 72 (11.0%)A-: 113 (17.2%)B+: 116 (17.7%)B: 99 (15.1%)B-: 52 (7.9%)C+: 54 (8.2%)C: 36 (5.5%)C-: 23 (3.5%)DFW: 52 (7.9%)
Average GPA 3.05
Students Measured 656

2 Reviews

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Anonymous Fall 2017
1.33 Average

This class is way too hard to be considered a 1000-level. It is not designed to be accessible to everyone by any means. The lectures are dry and hard to understand, the homework is confusing, and Whittle did not provide much assistance when I went to his office hours. I think if you are more of a science/math person you would be okay, but this class is way too difficult for someone just looking to fill a science requirement. Absolutely would have taken a different class if I had known better earlier in the semester.

Instructor 2.0
Enjoyability 1.0
Recommend 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
Hours/Week 2.0
Anonymous Spring 2016
2.67 Average

Fun professor but very hard tests. Be prepared to do some intense review and studying for these tests.

Instructor 3.0
Enjoyability 3.0
Recommend 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Hours/Week 13.0