Scott Hildreth - Chabot College, Hayward, CA

Professor: Scott Hildreth

Department: Astronomy

College: Chabot College, Hayward, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO10AND30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took Astro10 / Astro30 lab class simultaneously with him and had nothing but a positive experience. Tough subject but he always responds to his emails within the same day. For his lab class, he'll provide snacks for your group and even hot coco on cold nights. Very passionate about what he does and cares about his students. I highly recommend!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ASTO10
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Hildreth is supportive and accessible outside of the class. Participation matters in this class. If you take this class online be prepared to do a few research based discussion boards throughout the semester and one chapter reading every week. He is a tough grader on the writing assignments so you need to put a good amount of effort.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ASTR20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

My absolute favorite professor. I've taken all of the astro classes offered and am hoping to take him for physics, despite the inevitable difficulty. He goes far out of his way to support you and sees your true potential when you put forth the effort and communicate with him. He's also incredibly honest and doesn't put up with less than your best.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO30
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Highly recommend Prof. Hildreth. Lectures are entertaining and very interesting. He is very passionate in Astronomy and is very knowledgeable. You need to attend class every time if you're aiming for an A. Follow his outline for reviews on his syllabus if you're struggling. He's very helpful and genuinely determined to assist you in the subject.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I highly recommend taking his class. He recommends you buy the online version of the textbook as there are quizzes and other helpful tools that will help with midterm essay and final essay. You should go to class even if it's not mandatory because it is nice just to lean back in the chair and look up at the top of the planetarium.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AST10
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is a great professor. He is funny and entertaining. Lectures are interesting. The only thing I don't like about this class is we need to write the survey and write a paper about it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ASTO10
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Hildreth was an amazing teacher. It was my first semester back after 6 years of not being in school and though his class was a bit challenging, his lectures are very engaging (Scott is hilarious). His lesson plans are all very interesting making it easy to learn. He is a very caring person and gives a lot of feedback. Loved the class!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4B
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very tough teacher who gives a lot of homework and hard tests. Don't reccomend

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Scott Hildreth is the best astronomy teacher here at Chabot. I took him in Fall of 2016, which was a year ago, but he made astronomy fun and enjoyable. We also used the old learning system instead of the new one, so the class was much easier with the old one. Take Astronomy with Scott Hildreth! You will learn a lot and have loads and loads of fun!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ASTO10
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This was a great class, and Scott is a great teacher. He is very encouraging and engaging. Always answers questions, even questions not specifically related to class. This course has a lot of work, but if you stay organized, you'll be fine. Scott gives every opportunity for students to succeed. You'll want to take every class he offers!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS4B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the hardest classes I've taken, but taught by the best teacher at Chabot. He doesn't just teach physics; he helps you get ready to excel at a four-year program. And the proof he is great came from a ton of past students who are now at Cal or Davis or SJSU, who came back to share they did succeed. Amazing dedication. Grades exams in 1 day!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ASTO10
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Scott is for the students. He made me love Astronomy and gave me great knowledge. This course was awesome, he makes video lectures to allow a better understanding for online. Learning about Astronomy with, classmates, my family, and the professor; made it memorable and fun. We explore the Universe with a Professor with facts. Loved everything!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Scott is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He fully understands the subject matter, and understands how to help students not only comprehend it but also to love it the way he does. Combined with an amazing 360 planetarium, Scott makes this class a must-take.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His lectures are very good if you pay attention and study a little ahead. Any class with person sucks, lots of homework. I did not do most of the homework. I was busy studying the actually material. Recommend studying the book and bridging problems. If you understand the subject you will get over 40 on the midterms and that is enough for a C.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ASTR10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He was a really really good teacher and gave an extra credit section for each assignment and a whole additional assignment that could be turned in and boost your grade. The assignments were really easy to understand and took 10-35 minutes to do each. He gives the midterm and final essay prompts the first day of class so you can prepare.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of my all time favorite teachers! I took him last semester, and I have never met a more compassionate teacher. All our homework was online, and the corresponding quizzes weren't hard. Midterm and final were a little harder, but he grades more heavily on essay questions. Frequent short papers were assigned to keep us engaged. Recommend!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4B
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you can survive this class, you can do anything. Most caring professor I've ever had, replied to an email I sent about a homework problem within 5 minutes... AT THREE AM. Will also electrify your passion for learning. Met one of my best friends in his class. This man is who I want to be when I grow up.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS4A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Over-complicated physics course. only 3 people out of about 60 students actually received an A. the exams were out right ridiculous and didn't reflect what we went over in class. lectures are ok but very fast paced. told some students to change their majors because HE didn't believe they would make it. I'm warning you, AVOID! TONS OF HOMEWORK

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO30
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a cool teacher. There is some math involved, take astro 10 or 20 before astro 30, and when you're done with the lab you write a review/summary about it(the homework is due once a week). DON'T LEAVE CLASS EARLY, if you do tell him why you're leaving. The homework is 30 pts. No quizzes, and for the mid-term/final you draw the moon and the stars.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Scott is an AMAZING professor. I recommend taking his lab class while taking regular astro because it makes things a lot easier. He is a professor and truly wants to see you succeed, and as long as you put in work and show that you want to pass, you will have no problems with him. Very nice and caring man; has a great sense of humor as well.