David Falk - Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA

Professor: David Falk

Department: Astronomy

College: Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Falk is wonderful! He is truly passionate about astronomy and teaches it beautifully. His dad jokes are always funny & lectures are never boring! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Falk is very enthusiastic about his subject. He always tells dad jokes, even on the tests, and makes sure everyone is following before moving on to the next subject. His lectures are priceless, for the tests and simply for the enjoyment of the subject. Plenty of extra credit. He cares a lot for his students and doesn't want anyone to fail!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO01
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Falk is amazing, please take him if you can!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ASTR001
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Frustrating. Seems to really like Rats

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AST1
• 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:

Dr. Falk is a great professor who not only knows his subject matter very well but thoroughly enjoys it. He kinda looks like a rat with glasss but who cares, hes a scientist! For your science!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AST01
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Falk is one of my favorite professors! He asks if anyone needs clarification at least 4 times a day. It's ALL lecture. Don't bother with the book, but if you miss a day it'll hurt. If you take good notes and study the study guides to understand concepts not just the answers, you'll do well. But good notes are essential. Show up, work and laugh

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very educated about subject so you learn a lot. Makes you EARN grade, but I figured out how to get A. Show up, take good notes, don't bother with book. Do ALL the extra credit. The MC exams are MEANT to trip you up with wrong answer in the choices. So study. Before you can see the choices after the question, cover them up. Think of it, then answer.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AST01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class, Prof Falk really loves Astronomy & it shows. You will NEED to be at the lectures and TAKE NOTES. All tests were based mostly on lectures. I actually didn't like the book very much, it was confusing so didn't read it much, just took class notes & researched online when needed and I did fine. Class lectures move fast!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AST01
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The Professor himself was awesome. Says hilarious cheesy jokes and is very respected. He mainly gives out heavy lectures and uses the whiteboard to demonstrate the teachings. There are a few exceptions such as everything is based off Test and quizzes. The Final determines what your grade is in the class. I would not recommend. Hard Intro. Class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AST1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

NOT A EASY A! You need to work hard for the A in his class. The class grade is 95% exams (4 exams including final). The other work won't help your grade very much. Study really hard and take good notes. He doesn't use PowerPoint and talks really fast (which I disliked). Unless you are passionate about Astronomy, I wouldn't recommend taking him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class. His lectures are easy to understand if you like astronomy. You do have to show up for class and listen to the lectures if don't care about astro. Barely any homework. He gives a study guide for test.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AST01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you're only taking this class to satisfy a general education requirement, and are expecting an easy A, this isn't the class for you. You have to study hard in this class for an A. But if you really are interested in astronomy or you're majoring in it, I would recommend this professor. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ASTR001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can't believe how much time this guy wastes not teaching us anything. Throughout the class there are periods of him asking us questions about astronomy followed by 30 seconds of silence. Isn't that what you are supposed to be teaching us? Obviously we don't know the answers. That's why we're here. Also it's 2018, Use power point!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AST01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He breaks it down to simple concepts and make an absolute fun class out of a hard subject. I wouldn't recommend you to take this course if you are not interested in the subject. There is almost no homework but some readings, there are plenty of extra credit research and study guides, the most fun class of all my college journey.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is not easy one but Professor makes it so interesting that I enjoyed it! Don't miss a lecture (they are really interesting). The lectures are everything you need for the tests, so make notes carefully and you'll get A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AST1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Astronomy is by far the hardest class I have taken in college (3rd year student) but I also loved the challenge. I never studied as hard as I did for any other class. You WILL learn A LOT in this class. Do not miss class and take good notes. Class consist of all test/quizzes and no other assignments. Falk is a funny guy and an AMAZING instructor!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO19053
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I appreciate his passion for Astronomy and his lectures are very entertaining! The only complaint I would have is he doesn't believe in review before or after tests. He is available during office hours tho. If you show a desire to learn he will have your back in the end.. I hoped to get more out of his class but all and all I'm satisfied.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's amazing at lecturing in a way that will make you understand the material. course was really interesting and he knows what he's talking about. He's very serious about his material and tests aren't the easiest. Lots of info to know, his study guides barely ever relate to the test. Not really an easy A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Grade is based on tests only (rarely any assignments) he offers up to 15points extra credit. Definitely go to class and don't miss a lecture. I think you can get an A without the book. He gives study guides for all exams but you actually have to understand the concepts and it's parts. If you study the guide alone and just that, you'll get a B.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AST01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Astr1 should only taken it if you are interested in the subject. If you do take it I Highly recommend prof Falk. He is great, very knowledgeable, explains things in a clear fashion, always keeps the class entertaining and is always available to answer questions. He really focuses on having you understand the material vs just memorizing stuff.