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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1146908","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:05.802826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTY3MTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1146908","instructor_name":"Alex Lazarian","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2014-12-22 11:26:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"It is very difficult to understand his accent but luckily you can just copy down the notes from the powerpoint. The class is deceiving. The material seems easy but then the tests test you on less important topics. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1146908","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:05.802826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzQ1MjAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1146908","instructor_name":"Alex Lazarian","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2014-11-04 23:09:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell he's an absolutely brilliant man, but for a 103 class he makes it too hard. He's difficult to understand and mumbles a lot. The homework and practice questions are SO much easier than his actual tests, so they're not much help in preparing. I'm an AB student, studied my butt off for the first exam, and got a D. Good luck...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1146908","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:34.076080+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODg0ODU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577564","instructor_name":"Christy Tremonti","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2022-11-23 07:08:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved this class, the instructor was very helpful. I just wish they were a bit more organized with the McBurney emails. Advocate for yourself when you don't receive your response in time as the instructors do get busy very often!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577564","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:34.076080+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjI5NzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577564","instructor_name":"Christy Tremonti","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2021-12-22 06:05:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is not it. This semester she had I think one Or TAs so it was difficult to even ask her about our grades in class because she could never grade or homework quizzes or exams on time, second exam graded 3 days before final . This class is all memorization and its hard to stay engage when shes reading from the slide, overall not fun.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577564","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:34.076080+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzE1MDMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577564","instructor_name":"Christy Tremonti","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2013-05-09 01:37:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"reads off slides. fairly easy tests if u go through the slides before tests. very interesting material but boring lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577564","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:01.229861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzc4MDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2448080","instructor_name":"Joshua Oppor","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2019-02-24 22:35:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh is the BEST","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2448080","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:51.919451+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTExODAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2102571","instructor_name":"Matthew Bershady","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2017-04-24 14:52:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you didn't understand everything that was happening in Interstellar, then you won't pass this class. Thought it would be intro level information on the universe and turned out to be super science heavy and very deep information I was not prepared for. Get ready to read a lot in the textbook and expect difficult multiple choice exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2102571","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjMxOTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2025-05-09 23:24:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best classes I've taken. Prof. Beatty and Evan Linck, the TA, make astronomy very engaging and exciting. There are physical aspects as well, such as visiting the telescope and the space room, that make the class so much better. Prof. Beatty is very accommodating of students' success and cares about them. The class made me love astronomy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjk4MDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2025-02-22 20:15:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, makes the class interesting.\nI enjoyed being his student!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTA0NzE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2023-07-15 09:51:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can really see that proffesor actually enjoys teaching and is actually interested in his own subject. Classes are not boring and is doable even by just reading the slides he makes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzkzMDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2023-01-30 22:42:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof is really nice and lectures are cool (although he just reads the slides), but this is not a good class if you aren't good at math or physics. It's not an easy science credit, although you can do okay with some work. Prof and TA's put in a lot of effort to help you succeed (s/o Teddy!). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzU3NjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2023-01-19 22:01:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall I liked Professor Beatty and I found Astron103 to be very interesting. I'd suggest attending lectures even though he usually reads off of the slides. You will be required to use some algebra throughout, but the professor and TA's are a great resource. It's not a freebie class but if you're interested in astronomy it's totally worth taking.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ4NTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2022-12-27 04:58:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am not an astronomy major, nor do I have any interest in it. While I definitely could have put in more work in both lecture and discussion, there were times where I had absolutely no clue what was going on. I would not recommend this class to anyone that doesn't absolutely need it. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjEwNTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2022-12-21 03:40:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a social science major, Professor Beatty made Astronomy 103 extremely interesting for me. He worked on the JWST which is really cool. The class is pretty easy and he just wants you to enjoy astronomy instead of making it really difficult. He obviously knows a lot and likes to make class pretty chill. Recommend him for sure!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTU2MzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2022-12-17 21:26:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Beatty had awesome lectures. He's super funny and knowledgeable which is important for astron bc none of us have ever taken something like it. It's not hard math like people make it out to be. It was so cool to understand the universe with this class. I found it super valuable. Def take Beatty. TAs and Beatty always available for help","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTY2NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2022-12-17 04:45:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"REALLY GREAT CLASS/PROFESSOR. There's some math in this course but it's not super complicated, put in the work, you'll do fine. Class had overviews of the main Astronomy subjects but still went into great detail. Professor was very nice and available for office hours. I'd recommend this class to anyone who's interested and wants to learn more. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTMyMTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2022-12-15 04:58:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would 100% recommend Astron103 to someone looking to fill a physical science/QRB credit. It's definitely not an easy A, but Professor Beatty makes it easy to do well. He navigates topics extremely well and makes tough concepts a lot easier to understand. Very interesting material and a huge takeaway!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTA3MTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2022-11-29 04:05:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly, Professor Beatty was great. But the class and materials covered...that's a different story. DO NOT TAKE ASTRO 103 as an easy science credit....you will be wrong. The course description is so far from what you actually talk about. It's not about fun stuff about the planets - IT'S ALL PHYSICS. A TA even called the class astro physics. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODk4NjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2022-11-28 15:16:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really enjoyed this class! Lecture attendance wasn't mandatory but I went anyways because his lectures were great. Might be more math involved than some might like, but it's mostly in section assignments and exams are not math heavy. Weekly homework and math exercises, but nothing I found to be busy work. Great option for a QRB credit! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:14.008706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzA4OTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2827922","instructor_name":"Thomas Beatty","course_label":"ASTRON103","course_id":"ASTRON 103","course_uid":"course_0ad8c1bf7a9e83ae4fb4e5a0","review_date":"2022-10-17 23:27:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Loving his lectures. Super devoted to teaching and making a difference. He has real practical understanding of the field because he worked on creating the James Webb Space Telescope. Definitely inspired me to double major in Astronomy!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2827922","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]