A survey of the development of astronomy with an emphasis on understanding the observable properties of the solar system, the sun and other stars, our own and other galaxies, and the entire universe. Topics of current interest will be discussed as time permits.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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GELLER R M
Robert Geller
3.4
258 reviews
GIRV 1112
F
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
33 / 48

BRDA 1640
R
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
41 / 48

ARTS 1356
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
36 / 48

NH 1105
F
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
36 / 48

ARTS 1353
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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ELLSN2626
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
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BRDA 1610
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
Fall 2024 . Geller R M
BRDA 1610
T R
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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3.4
ASTRO1 . Geller R M A Month Ago

I adored Geller's Astro 1 class. You can tell he loves teaching it. The class was thought-provoking and made me appreciate life more. If understanding the universe, stars, planets, and other celestial phenomena sounds boring to you don't take the class. His physics courses artificially lower his rating. Don't let that deter you from taking Astro 1!

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ASTRO1 . Geller R M A Month Ago

Geller is so funny and his lectures are so interesting yet easy to understand. Homework is pretty simple. Lectures and hw correlate directly to exams so they're pretty easy. Since he wrote the textbook, his lectures basically follow the textbook so if you miss one it's not a big deal. Loved Geller and this class!

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ASTRO1 . Geller R M A Month Ago

DONT TAKE HIS ASTRO 1!! RUN!!!

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ASTRO1 . Geller R M A Month Ago

He does a good job explaining concepts and makes us laugh during lectures. The homework can look heavy, but it's all easy stuff that takes an hour max. The weekly essays can be daunting but it's seriously not bad at all and in the long run helps you understand things better for the tests. Overall an enjoyable time even though the midterm was rough.

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ASTRO1 . Geller R M 10 Months Ago

Be ready to pay 60 USD to access the textbook and hw for a quarter. There are 3 online HW due dates per week and a mandatory in-class essay administered during sections each week. The exams are entirely MCQs so it is very easy to get thrown to B-. Lectures are fine but don't provide sufficient insight. Just take someone else's class...

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ASTRO1 . Geller R M 11 Months Ago

Great professors, but the exams you need to take are harder than the assignments and harder to get a grade for.

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