Reviews of professor Aaron Grocholski

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Not sure what all the negative comments are about. I'm not much of a science person but I found Professor Grocholski's class to be interesting and engaging. Tests and homeworks are fairly easy if you keep up with the lessons, all right off the powerpoints online. He's kinda funny too, in a nerdy way. Definitely a solid HOM to take.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
While he gave students all the right materials to succeed, the way he talks to his college students is condescending

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Really solid option for a science HOM. Lectures are clear, assignments are easy, and tests have so much extra credit available that it's hard to do poorly. The labs are arduous and tedious (even if they're pretty simple) but he wasn't the instructor for those so I won't reflect it in his rating.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great lectures and demonstrations to understand difficult Astronomy content. If you're interested in Space and a little bit of physics, definitely take this class. Tests are simple and similar to the content in class, and grading criteria is clearly stated. If you attend lectures, actually listen to the material, and study, you will be fine.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class is not for everyone, it is not easy and does include a lab portion which can be difficult. To do well in the class you have to at least have some interest in astronomy and stay engaged in class or else you will fall behind and get lost. While attendance isn't required, you need to attend to understand the concepts presented.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Grocholski is extremely passionate about the material and it is infectious. What is expected of you is clear and communicated, and he truly wants you to understand what you are learning instead of just studying for the test. He is accessible outside of the classroom, even for unrelated fun questions you might have. He is super nice!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Four tests for a Gen Ed class. Again, four tests for a gen ed class. Dont get me wrong, its an easy A if you use CourseHero and the tests arent hard, its just a huge pain. you will get nothing out of this class, not even kidding you could literally learn the entire thing without him with his blackboard PowerPoint, he just makes it more confusin

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
One of the worst professors at American University. He truly does not care for the students. He honestly does not care and he treats his college students as if they are 10 years old. The way he speaks to his students is very condescending. If you want to pass this class with a good grade, please do not take him. You will not be able to excel.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Great HOM Option.