Reviews of professor Alicia Aarnio

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Doctor Aarnio is incredibly passionate about astronomy and I think that's what makes the class so great. She's really enthusiastic to teach and just loves to talk about it, and is also really sweet inside and outside of class. She's super approachable and gives really thorough lectures that don't really ever invoke the need of the textbook.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Such a great teacher. Astronomy is a difficult subject but she made it easier to understand especially later in the semester when the material was harder. Offers test corrections for half points back on both midterms and allows you to use your phone for the last hour of the final. Lots of extra credit offered as well.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Pros:
Fast replies to emails
Humour 
Engaging lectures
Extra credit
No Lockdown
Fairly easy hw + labs
2 midterms with opportunities to correct errors

Con: 3-4 weeks before feedback is given on assignments. 
Honestly, this is the only con. I am someone who likes feedback within a week, so I can keep an eye on my grade, so this frustrated me.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
One of the nicest professors I've had at the university; she's caring and works with you if stuff comes up in the middle of the semester. Also makes the material really engaging even if you couldn't care less about astronomy, which isn't easy.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Dr. Aarnio is an amazing professor. She cares about her students and she is passionate about what she does for work. Her lectures are fun to watch and she is extremely helpful when you have questions about an assignment or test. She offers unlimited time on her tests and open book and notes. She offers extra credit.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I really enjoyed her class even though the tests, homework, and labs were hard but it's manageable. She is a caring professor that wants her students to succeed. You can ask her questions if you need help. The tests were open note and without a time limit You can choose to do a group project instead of a final exam I highly recommend this professor