J. Ward Moody - Brigham Young University

Professor: J. Ward Moody

Department: TBD

College: Brigham Young University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHS127
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Astronomy is not an easy elective/blowoff class.. Moody is a good teacher but could've prepared us for the tests better. He goes through a lot of information in each lecture, but the slides are all posted online so don't take notes. The homework is a big part of your grade!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Moody is amazing, but this class is incredibly hard for a GE. I spend more time in this class than I do in american heritage because of the endless homework assignments. Also the TA's don't know what they were doing. They told us the first test was going to be easy and the average score was 77%. Know what you're getting into before taking it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Moody definitely cares about astronomy, but he puts me to sleep every class. Not super engaging. The observing projects are unnecessarily hard for a GE. It's an easy class if you do the worksheets, but it's not a fun GE and there is a bunch of busywork. If you're not passionate about space, just take physical science instead.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• 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:

I loved Professor Moody! He is able to break down difficult astronomical concepts into simpler terms while still going into depth. There are four major tests but almost every question comes from the study guide

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Literally my favorite class at BYU!!! Professor Moody is incredible! He's clear about grades, breaks down concepts, and is approachable, making it easy for any student to get an A. Don't worry, no equations to memorize! He earned frequent applause during his lectures, and the planetarium is amazing. TAKE THIS CLASS FROM PROFESSOR MOODY!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not good at physical science, so this class was not my favorite, but it was still cool! Prof. Moody is so intelligent but doesn't explain things very simply. The TA labs and test reviews were incredibly helpful. 1 easy assignment/week, several observing projects, and a constellation memorization quiz - all time consuming. 4 medium-hard tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• 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:

Astronomy was a very fun class. I am not really into the sciences but he made the lectures entertaining. You can tell by the way he teaches that he knows his stuff.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHSC127
• 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:

Professor Moody is the best! He is such a cute and hilarious teacher. He is willing to work with any student and truly loves what he teaches. As long as you review the slides, study for the tests, and start working on the observing projects early you will do great!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• 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:

Moody's lectures are super entertaining! He is really committed to getting people interested in astronomy. There are weekly homework assignments, short attendance quizzes every class, monthly observation projects, midterms, and a final. It is manageable as long as you work on the observation projects early enough. Very approachable and entertaining

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHSC127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Moody is enthusiastic, encouraging, he has good jokes, and he maintains his excitement throughout the semester. He always responds well to any question and is happy to go over a concept again. He knows his stuff and teaches clearly. The homework packet for exam is a lifesaver! I never used my textbook. Id recommend this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Moody was great and I did enjoy him. He is a bit monotone for me and I found myself not being able to focus on his lectures because he reads off of slides and will elaborate a bit. The observing projects were fun but start those a head, you really can't do it in one night. I didn't read the book, I went to lecture, and studied and passed.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHSC127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Astronomy was one of my favorite classes this semester. Professor Moody made it very interesting although he is very smart and lots of the concepts went over my head. The TA reviews for the exams saved my life. Go to those and you will do fine on the exam. He gives a study guide for each exam. Hw is easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHS127
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Moody is the best! You can tell that he loves astronomy and that's reflected in his teaching. You don't need the textbook, he goes over everything you need to know in his lectures. If you read over the study guide, you'll do fine on the tests. I didn't think they were bad at all. This is a super interesting class with a great professor!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved Bro Moody's astronomy class! He can occasionally rush through some material, so sometimes you have to go study on your own to really understand what was said. Didn't really use the textbook much except to find answers to the weekly online quizzes. Going to the planetarium is the best! Tests are kind of hard and study guides are quite long.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHY127
• 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:

Professor Moody is a great guy and he LOVES astronomy! He does his best to share his enthusiasm with the class and keeps the courseload light on students. He gives worksheet packets that if completed are very helpful for the test, but if you're busy or don't understand them, he posts the keys before the midterm. Highly recommended.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really interesting class. Astronomy is a subject I've never studied before but Prof Moody made it really clear. Don't need to read the textbook if you take good notes at EVERY lecture, and do all of the homework.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHSCS127
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher and an eye opening class. I learned so much and I'm absolutely in love with the subject! It wasn't necessary to read the text, but it was helpful in giving you a more solid understanding of the subjects. There are in class quizzes (not worth a ton of points) and he's generally an easy grader. Tests aren't bad either.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was my favorite class at BYU. Professor Moody's classes are pretty relaxed and he's always willing to answer any questions. I didn't even buy the text book. Just make sure you pay attention during class because some of the concepts are abstract. Reviewing the review work sheets before tests really helped me. Take this class from Moody for sure

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICS127
• 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:

Professor Moody is a likelable guy, but I found his class dull. Keep in mind I'm not a science guy. I took this class to avoid physical science, but now I wish I would have taken it instead. He wasn't very clear about how things were graded and it took me a while to figure it out. I was completely bored and hated the class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYS100
• 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:

Best professor I've ever had. The class itself is not the easiest, but Prof. Moody teaches everything clearly and is very willing to help with any problems or concerns.