Robert Antonucci - University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Professor: Robert Antonucci

Department: Science

College: University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very funny and cool professor but there is not a strong correlation between homework and the tests. Would not recommend if you are trying to fulfill a GE. Random iClicker questions.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Just take his class and youll for sure get atleast an A(not even an A-, an A). He has a vast knowledge of astronomy and hes quite reputed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Stellar guy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved taking Astronomy 1 with professor Antonucci. In every lecture you can tell how much he cares about the subject and his students. You will need to really focus on the book readings, because he does go off on tangents in lecture, but they are still a joy to attend. He is an inspiration and instills a sense of awe if you listen to him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Antonucci is a nice teacher that offers a lot of extra credit. However, this class is pretty hard because of the old technology he uses and it's real difficult to hear what he is saying in class. You need to do a lot of individual studying if you really want to understand the material.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Robert Antonucci is one of the weirdest men I've ever met. After a full quarter with this professor, I would not even be surprised to learn on the final day that he is in fact just a homeless man who keeps wandering into the lecture hall and talking about stars and stuff. He uses borderline archaic technology and ends every class by saying "ok."

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Antonucci is one of the best professors here at UCSB. He is one of the most caring individuals I have ever met, and it is clear how passionate he is about his work. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help a student and he generously offers a lot of extra credit. This class is a bit hard, but he is absolutely brilliant. Worth it!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was tricked into taking this class for an "easy GE", it is not an easy A. I took it P NP. I found his lectures were very hard to follow as he mumbles a lot and doesn't use many graphic photos for such an interesting course. I was very bummed by his lack of technology usage, he teaches on a projector. He always ends the class saying "ok".

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Astro 1 was a really difficult class, and Antonucci's lectures aren't super clear, but going to his office hours for help with concepts and homework really helps. He's extremely helpful outside of class and really cares about his students. Sometimes he's just so caught up in his genius it's difficult to follow along during lectures.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The professor is very passionate about the subject and goes over the material very well in class. Lectures are very engaging and informative.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Antonucci is the literal G.O.A.T. of UCSB. Lectures are sometimes hard to follow along with since Antonucci is pretty disorganized but he gets a pass because he's a badass. T.A's are useless. Homework can be found online if you look but you should still know how to do it for the tests. Do well on the homework and you'll pass. #GodAntonucci

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is very challenging but well worth it. Antonucci is VERY passionate and does a lot of in class demonstrations to help his students understand concepts. A lot of people think the class is too hard but those people seem to not pay attention. You have to pay attention to every lecture and do the readings. HARD tests so study. Extra credit.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are sometimes hard to understand so read the book. The tests are hard and I feel like they blindsided a lot of people because no one really knew what to expect. Do your homework, extra credit, and clicker points and you should pass the class. ( I know because I bombed the final)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a poor lecturer and does not align his lectures well with the homework. There are physics based math on the homework and he will not cover the math. Despite this, he is still an entertaining guy due to his humor. He does offer extra credit, which can help. Attendance has become mandatory as he uses iClickers now. Nice guy, bad professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

"Skii" Antonucci is a BRILLIANT guy, and absolutely hilarious, too. But honestly, he just doesn't teach well. His lectures often don't align with what is on homework or tests. And don't even get me started on those tests. They're SO hard. But his humor and glowing personality (as well as his stellar sense of style) got me through the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class I have ever taken this might be due to my lack of knowledge and patience with physics. There is math and physics to this, if you do not like physics do not take the class. It is confusing if you do not know math well because the homework will have math, math unexplained during lecture. The professor is overall very chill and cool.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This dude is simply not a good teacher. I would highly recommend you stay away from taking any class with him, unless you want a relatively easy A (in the case of Astro 1, at least). Antonucci: if you're reading this, please don't take offense. I just think your talents lie elsewhere.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I knew I was going to like this class once I saw Antonucci bust into the lecture hall with the top three buttons of his shirt open. Casual post-disco astronomer, Robert "Skii" Antonucci, will show you the universe. Entertaining demos. Physics concepts explained well in lecture, I passed without taking physics or chemistry classes after highschool.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A very kind person, absolutely brilliant, incredibly passionate about astronomy, and very helpful. He offers extra credit at an observatory which was really worth going. In office hours he is very patient and helpful to review missed lecture topics & midterm. Lecture demo's are fun & sections help for hw. Rely on hw to study for exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is really into the subject he teaches and loves to answer questions and will give you lots of hints on the homeworks. But he is a poor lecturer and the material in class does not always flow well with the homework. Not a hard class but sometimes confusing even when paying attention.