John Hollandsworth - Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Professor: John Hollandsworth

Department: Astronomy

College: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AST1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him for Astro 1, he's a little dry but nice enough and funny sometimes. Grades on 4 tests throughout the semester + the final exam. Quizzes are given when attendance is low so don't skip too much. Textbook reading was assigned but I did fine with just the lecture notes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AST1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really sweet guy, and he makes lecture as fun as he can. Tests are VERY difficult though. Take notes, read the book, and don't skip class! He has a 12 point grading scale instead of a 10 so that is helpful since his tests are so difficult, but it was still difficult for me to make a B.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Your overall grade is basically 3 tests, a final, and some extra credit "quizzes" he gives when not that people attend and are super easy one question ones. Show up, take notes, read the book, and you should be fine. Overall super funny, nice guy who knows his stuff.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved him as a professor. His tests are very hard but if you show up to class and listen to his review session you should be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AST1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Astronomy I and II. He was a fantastic professor and makes it easy to comprehend. Studying for the tests is VERY important but the final is all of the pervious test questions so it's easy to make a 100 and boost your grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AST1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Diverts from the lectures a lot to try and make jokes, which can be a little annoying sometimes, but he's a nice, good teacher. Gives you random and frequent attendance "quizzes," which he gives you the answers to, so, basically, go to class everyday and keep up and you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AST1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Looks like Luke Skywalker and Dexter had a kid. He's really scattered on his lectures so read the book. His tests are HARD - his questions are really tricky (though I don't think he means them to be). I went into this class loving Astronomy and wanting to learn but now I almost hate it. He doesn't explain anything clearly so it's not that easy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AST02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LUKE SKYWALKER is teaching astronomy at ASU! It was such a trip studying space with a Jedi! Take note: He is EASY for AST 01, study powerpoint presentations and lightly cover the book for tests. He is more DIFFICULT for 02, mainly because he does not follow his powerpoints and mostly the book. If you keep this in mind, your golden. Loved this class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AST1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher. The only thing you need to watch out for is the quizzes that he gives maybe once a week. He literally tells you the answers though so it is only for taking attendance. He also takes a lot of the test questions from the book, so all you need to do is review your notes, make some note cards, and read the chapters in the book.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AST1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hollandsworth is a really amazing teacher, and obviously loves what he is doing. I wish I had him for lab too. Class is really interesting, and he has a good sense of humor ;] He's pretty cute too ladies....hahahah

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: INTROASTR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You will love this class! Lectures on Powerpoints. All test material comes from notes. Has test review days (in class) before test day! Not mandatory attendance, but will give a RIDICULOUSLY easy attendance quiz if not many people show up. Seriously...failing the final is near impossible!! Class gets out early most days! Will enjoy this guy!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AST1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a cool guy, all notes on powerpoints, have to read textbook some. Gives really easy attendance quizzes. The tests can be kind of hard, lots of tricky questions. Do NOT have a cell phone on in class or he will take 5 points off your test grade AND the people sitting beside of you!!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Makes learning easy and fun. Kind of a big hippie. Greatest teacher to take for astronomy. No MATH!!! Yea! Learn a lot without all the difficult memorization.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ASTRONOMY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I went to class for the last 10 min or so everyday just to fill in the attendance quizzes. you can fail all of the tests like i pretty much did and get the attendance quizzes and the easy ass lab and the easy ass quiz and make a B. If you study for the tests you'll prob make an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AST1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Astronomy's fun anyway, but this guy makes it a blast.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AST1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is pretty easy, but you can learn a lot if you pay attention. It's always a plus to get to use telescopes in a lab.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Just go to class and study the notes. You'll be fine. Tests are hard only if you don't study b/c he has a very friendly grading scale.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Just go to class and study the notes. You'll be fine. Tests are hard only if you don't study b/c he has a very friendly grading scale.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AST10012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. You either do really well in his class, or die trying. The more I study the worse I do. Lab is fun and usually lets out 30-40 minutes early. Lecture attendance is not required, but gives 8 random att. quizzes (auto. 100).

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Takes an interesting topic like astronomy and makes it incredibly boring. Class is short and tests are pretty harmless. Lab "cohort" Shannon isnt too bad but grades lab activities too strictly. Took off points for me putting 8 instead of 8.0.