EESC1150 · Earth and Environmental Sciences
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Astronomical observations and theories date back to the beginning of recorded history. The development of astronomy is closely tied to the growth of physics, mathematics, philosophy, and theology. Emphasis is on large-scale concepts and on how we know what we know about the stars, our galaxy, and the universe. The course covers these discoveries and ideas from the earliest days of astronomy to many of the recent, exciting advances.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.5 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.3 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.1 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.2 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3
hours per week
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Instructor options
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Student perspective
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Jan 26, 2026 · Historical comment
I agree with the other reviews. Way too hard for a core science. You had to study a lot of the tutorials and understand them. He never gave out answer keys to tutorials. Final was extremely cumulative and had stuff from day 1!
Dec 19, 2024 · Historical comment
Good guy, terrible teacher. Very monotone. Unfair hw
Across time
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2023
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionFall 2020
1 section