Robert Mohr - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Professor: Robert Mohr

Department: TBD

College: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AST105
• 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:

Took him for 101 as well. Super super easy. You don't need to go to class or buy book. He emails out the notes after each class, and he emails out a study guide before each test that tells you literally everything you need to know. The tests are slightly harder than 101 but labs are much easier and all conceptual. Really study the notes before

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the absolute worst class I have ever taken. Dr. Mohr is a brilliant man and a great teacher for those interested in science but it seems he has forgotten he is teaching a 101 class. He has three tests that are 25% of your grade, six homework assignments that are 25%, and a CUMULATIVE final that is 25%. Not worth my six mental breakdowns.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Before taking AST 101, I had heard amazing things about Dr. Mohr - that he was a great teacher with easy curriculum, and that his beginner courses were not hard to pass. However, Dr. Mohr has been the greatest source of my anxiety throughout this semester, and has given me my lowest grade this far in college. I'm not scientifically inclined, either

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AST105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Man is an absolute beast, if you like astronomy you will love him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AST1012E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is entirely lecture based. During the lectures he rarely references the textbook, which makes it difficult to access study materials outside of the notes. At times, he does not explain things in-depth, or explains them in a way which does not make sense. Also, PSA: do not take this class if you are looking to learn about planets and stars

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

mr. mohr is super chill and willing to help you. if you don't know anything about astronomy then this class will be a difficult. lucky for me i'm a nerd and i already knew what he was teaching for the most part. don't miss review day and if you're good at memorizing information this class wont be hard for you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For the lecture portion of this class there are very few grades. Doesnt teach with a powerpoint. We cover A LOT of content in class but there are only 15 questions and a discussion question but the entire test is worth 200 points. Added 3 assignments the week before finals (2 lab reports and 1 homework) :/

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PH202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he doesn't teach. i preread the textbook before class then he picks the hardest problem he can find and confuses himself at least twice each lecture. spends 40 min in a 50 min class on 1 problem after no explanation how each concept applies to the problem then lets you out early. I made 100s in physics 1 with prof lawson so this is a teaching issue

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AST105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not an incredibly difficult class. He tells you exactly what he will put on the test. Just show up to the review days.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PH202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He allows a cheat sheet for each test including the final, and my scores didn't improve. Homework was easy and brief, but he would post assignments the day before exams, if not after. Lab and recitation were out of sync with lecture and didn't improve my understanding. Do not take unless you're interested in physics or don't care about As.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mohr is amazing! I took the AST 101 class this past semester. Just come to the lectures and you'll get all the information you need for the tests. He creates the tests based solely on the lectures. The final is cumulative so it's really easy. I would keep my previous tests if I were you.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PH202
• 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:

Good class. Tests have few mult. choice and are 80% free response. You must really understand material, but not impossible. He reviews what will be on exams and textbook examples that help. Recitation & lab are a toss up, but he may give you points in the end. Homework is online and takes awhile, but some does help you study for the tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Possibly my favorite teacher by far. He cares and is open to all suggestions and opinions. This was the most fun class I've taken. The tests aren't too hard if you attend the review section.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ASTRONOMY103
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Cares about the student a lot. Loves to see improvement in a student from the beginning of the class to the end. Will spend time outside of class to answer questions and also search up and research questions he doesn't know the answer to. Awesome professor!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PH201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's the best professor to take for PH 201. Believe me when I say I had no idea what all physics was about when I started and I've made A's on his tests. Although I've made A's, I review my material daily and make sure I understand what's going on in class. Only bad thing is that sometimes he is unclear about what is said in the lectures so ask ?'s

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is decent but the required LAB TA guy is completely insane. Hardest grader I have ever encountered. Definitely do not recommend taking this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy the book. Lecture-heavy class and he doesn't use Powerpoints or notes to teach so I would recommend recording lectures, taking good notes, and paying attention. He'll gladly go over anything you don't understand. Only 3 tests, final, and 3 homework assignments. He'll weigh tests with higher grades more. He wants you to make an A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He rambles on about a lot of conspiracy theories. He mentions the book but you can definitely get by without it. The tests are super easy and he will remove questions that the class was confused about. He's just a cool guy that wants everyone to pass!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you just pay attention to his lectures and then go to the review session before the test, you'll be fine. The homework he gives out is pretty but he doesn't post any grades so you have to talk to him about that.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Like everyone else says, you DO not need the textbook. Great professor, makes sure everyone understands. I don't recommend skipping class, but it's not a big deal if you miss a few lectures because his study guide is great. He gives a homework after each exam but they aren't all that important really.