George Fishman - Bentley University, Waltham, MA

Professor: George Fishman

Department: Science

College: Bentley University, Waltham, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are passionate and absolutely fascinating. One thing I noticed right off the bat is that he gives notes SO CLEARLY. I'm a decent notetaker anyway, but his style meant reviewing was so easy when it came time to test. (Tests aren't cumulative, btw.) That said, don't come looking for an easy 4.0. He'll definitely make you work for it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fishman is an incredibly talented professor and a genuinely good man. His class is definitely a lot of work and he expects a lot, but he gives you absolutely everything you need to succeed on a silver platter. He loves what he does and he loves his students- all he asks is that you give him the opportunity to show you the wonders of the universe.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: NASE305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

An insane work load. Most work intensive elective ever taken at Bentley. Expects students to read hundreds of articles on top of many projects and extremely difficult tests. While attendance is mandatory, participation is not even reflected in your grade. Would recommend to avoid.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AST301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I love space and expected to really enjoy taking a class in college dedicated to NASA. Prof Fishman is a good man, but he simply assigns an insane amount of work, expects students to emulate every word he says, and is not understanding of the fact that the world does not revolve around him/his class. This class was unfortunately a net loss.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Heavy course load of very broad astronomy information. The professor holds students personally accountable for his own emotional issues. If you do not want to spend a semester boosting his fragile ego, or worrying about missing a "blackboard reading log submission", or taking three hour exams, then please take a different course!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NASE300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is a trap. I am in his NASA elective and it is not worth taking. As someone else pointed out, there is an insane amount of work assigned for a Bentley elective, he acts unreasonable and emotional, and shows a lack of empathy for his students. He gave us a huge group paper just before his crazy long final. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: NASE305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take his NASA course, just piles of Middle School level information you have to memorize, hours spent keeping track of a "Blackboard usage log", and way too much time spent reading essay length "weekend announcements" full of the professor's redundant, overly emotional rantings. This course is probably not worth your time.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: NASC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fishman is a nice guy. He nice and he cares about his students. This class though is not worth the extra effort. He cares a lot about what he is teaching and you to do a lot of readings and studying to pass this class. If you are looking for something easy PICK A DIFFERENT CLASS. You will regret taking this class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Never met a man so dedicated and enthusiastic to teaching a subject he very much loves. I loved his class and the material. He is that geeky, funny type of teacher - a sweetheart if that's not weird. This said, I would 100% recommend if his exams weren't so hard. Of all the topics he gives you to study he asks about 50% of it in critical detail :(

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: NASC101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fishman is the man. He made this class super interesting, but it definitely won't be an easy 4.0 if you're not kind of science minded. If you took chem and physics in high school, you'll be fine and this class will be a blast. Otherwise, it might be more difficult than worth it. But Fishman teaches every class like he's performing a monologue.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: NASE305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great Professor. He wants you to learn, and values that above all else. Yes , you have to put work into his class, but you learn so much. Not only that, but he has a great personality and the lectures are amazing. Do yourself a favor and expand your learning by taking him. It may be a lot of work at times, but it is worth it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fish is a very good professor and unlike what people have said on here he truly cares about his students. He talks a lot about his education or his mens softball league but he's a really good teacher. Tons of work and blackboard is fairly necessary and you get penalized for using your phone or missing class unexcused, but it is very interesting

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fishman gives a lot of work, however he does truly care about his students. If you show care for his class, he will show care towards your well-being (whether it's letting you miss a double-lecture out of illness or checking up with you in class)! There is always work in this class, but you do learn a lot from his lectures!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Absolute joke of a class. He gives a decent amount of work but it's literally middle school level difficulty. Fishman is extremely egotistical too. literally grades you on whether or not you open his weekend emails before a certain time on Sunday. A hugely disproportionate amount of your test grade is determinant on whether or not you read his BB

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's awesome and the class is super interesting. However, he gives tons of work and REALLY encourages blackboard usage. Tests are all short answers but he gives you a review on what exactly is coming. If you follow instructions and do what he says, you'll definitely do well in his class. He's great and will help you if you approach him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fishman was the worst professor ever. Honestly felt that he didn't want me to graduate on time. His class is like North Korea, a dictatorship. Would love for Bentley University to realize how insane this professor is. He is way to emotional and in his feelings about his teaching. I felt discouraged and helpless in his class. Don't take his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class is interesting, he is not. if you dont pat his ego you wont get a good grade however well you do in the exams or in class. if you seem even a little disinterested, he will take it as a insult. should have gotten at least 3.0 3.3 but gave me a 2.0 for no reason. Skip class, you will not pass.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NASC101NASE305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fishman is honestly the best professor I have ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and what they take out of his classes. The lectures are always interesting (amazing presentations). The tests are all written but aren't bad at all if you put effort into the class. I have taken him for two courses and wish I could take more with him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Worst professor in Bentley, unclear, Exams are very tough and alot of reading in blackboard. If you come in late 5 mins he keeps picking on you. Talks alot about his education in MIT. He is good in Astronomy but very bad in teaching and does't care about students at all. I do not recommend taking his class at all just avoid, try taking Geology.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: NASE301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the few professors I've ever had who genuinely cares and respects his students. Treats everyone as though their time is as valuable as his, and therefore gives students a good amount of time to do homeworkprojects. The big project is the build a planet project, lot of mathscience work, but a lot of fun and super interesting.