I Liked Mr Kimball's class. I thought it was easy...he lets you know if something will be on test. He does get off-topic a lot and tells you a lot or info not needed, but he tells you if its not. I hate science but I had fun learning in his class. I'm disappointed to see so many bad reviews of him! I would take him again if I needed.

Mr. Kimball was a fun class and an easy A that I did not have to work for. Only it is important to be in class and take notes. Write everything he writes on the board and just study the class material, you don't even need to buy the book. It's ebough with the notes. Also, his final exam is super easy, i studied like 2 hours for it and got an A.

what's with all the negative reviews? he gets off topic, but the class is never boring (if you appreciate random humor) he he's very pationate about what he teaches. he repeats stuff, but it makes it easier to remember stuff, and less stressful if you miss class. i think he's a great teacher, and i would take him again.

I admit, this one is a wierd muffin but overall, he isn't bad. He does overuse the Yiddish term "schlep", he does repeat every lecture at least twice, he does bring a jug of tea to every class AND he can make the material pretty confusing. But he gives decent notes, he bangs on the board when something is important, and the final isn't cumulative.

Amazing teacher. These people probably gave him a low rating because they didn't pay attention and failed. He is an awsome teacher and is very passionate about what he does. He will always answer any questions and makes it impossible to fail a test if you just got to class and listen. I didn't take a single note, just listen when he bangs the board

Love him! Best class ever.

He definitely knows his material (like a professor should), and has a really good sense of humor. He fits my idea of the stereotypical guy interested in science and astronomy. His tests were slightly difficult, but I'm sure anyone could get an A if they study or do all of their hmw. He's a pretty laid-back, understanding guy.

Kimball was a great teacher. No one on class would read the book and he knew it. So, being such a nice guy he would go over and over the material to ensure everyone success. Wish I would have read the book a little more. Very smart and nice man for sure!

He gets off topic and his class is a little boring. He repeats stuff, like every class he says the same thing, so if you missed one class its no big deal. Remember what he says when he bangs on the board because that will be on the test. Tests are 30 questions and they are easy. I think he's a great teacher, and I would take him again.

Awesome teacher. Actually helps you LEARN the material! I still remember a lot of what he taught simply because he repeated the information every day. I loved his teaching style because my brain never felt crammed with information, I just added a little every day. Awesome teacher. Work hard. Pay attention.

Overall i learned a lot but he is a pretty boring teacher. Good at it, but can be boring. Listen to when he bangs on the board, take notes and you'll be fine.

He is kind of boring but makes some interesting points. He is helpful by giving a lot of extra credit. He also helps on test day by lecturing some in class right before the test and tells you if you got one of the questions wrong and lets you correct it. I don't recommend taking this class in the morning. I slept a little bit in the class.

He's a great teacher. Really funny and interesting. Definitly take the class.

Awesome class! He bangs on the board whenever you need to write down something that will be on the test, so there is no need to write down absolutely everything. He has a dry sense of humor. Very funny. He likes it when people read the book. Don't yawn. Or text.

A good instructor, but I recommend coming to class every day. Attendance counts a lot, with extra points given for showing up. He has literally the easiest homework assignments I have ever had. He pounds on the desk or the wall for emphasis; just write down what he is saying when he pounds on something, study it, and you will do well on the tests.

He is particular when it comes to class participation and preparedness from assignments but he is not unreasonable by any means. Follow his instructions in the syllabus and you're golden. He is very helpful and personable all you have to do is reach out to him for help and he's right there for you. I enjoyed this class very much!

I guarantee all of the negative reviews in here are from slackers that always came in late, never bothered with the homework on top of being told they HAD TO pick a science. For those of us with discipline, structure and a plan to life, this class was most enjoyable and the professor a true gem! I wish he formally taught math too.

Just show up, right down anything he says when he bangs his fist on the board, and make sure you read the book and follow up on your notes. Do that and the class is gravy. Even if it seems like he is often in a bad mood, don't be afraid to go to him for help if you get stuck on something. He will do his best to make sure you get it.

Before this class I had no interest in Astronomy. Good teacher. Tells you exactly what he expects from you and is very willing to help. He speaks for fast during his lessons, but he makes it clear of what you really need to know. He is a no b.s. teacher and very straight forward. Show up to class, do the easy h.w, participate, and expect an A.

I had him for express session Astronomy, so there was a lot of information to be packed in to 8 weeks. If you attend class regularly and pay attention, there is no reason not to have an A. Pet peeves: Electronic devices, absenteeism, rudeness. He will help you as much as you want. After this class,I wanted to change my major. Funny&captivating!

Pros- Class is very easy.Take notes and attend class. Easy A. Cons-He honestly is the biggest distraction. He constantly complains about students being late, yawning, and cell phones. My biggest problem was that he wouldn't just shut up and teach the class. He just gets frustrated too easily and is ironically the biggest distraction

He is my favorite teacher. He knows his subjects very well; he has taught practically every type of science. Astronomy was a breeze, he is extremely clear about what he will put on texts/quizzes. Also, he only takes attendance on quiz/test days which are rare. His ratings only suck because students at TCC are INCREDIBLY rude and disrepectful.

Ed Kimball is certainly one of my top 5 favorite teachers I've ever had. He's also one of the smartest and wisest people I've met. I was already interested in astronomy prior to taking his course, however, even if I hadn't been, Prof. Kimball loves the subject so much that he could make even the most uninterested person excited about science.

Very cool professor! You can tell that he loves astronomy and he makes the material very interesting to learn. This is a lecture course, but if you take good notes and review them consistently you will get an A in the class

I've seen a lot of negative comments, but I thought his class was awesome. Occasional homework assignments that are beyond easy and quizzes the other days for attendance, but it's all on what he teaches. All lecture, drops the lowest test with good attendance. I wish there were more AST classes, I'd take them! Loved him, one of my favorite teachers

Definitely one of my favorite teachers! The subject was awesome! He was a bit vague sometimes, but always went over the important things numerous times. Made me love astronomy even more. Easy extra credit assignments. Easy hw assignments. Attend class, read the book, take good notes, and COVER YOUR MOUTH WHEN YOU YAWN. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Attendance wasn't mandatory but quizzes were given often for your "attendance" grade and they would often be one question and sometimes the same one. He hates yawning. He bangs his foot on the desk when something is important...which is handy, but made me lose respect for him since he couldn't find a good method to tell us what's important.

I took an express class with him so attendance was mandatory. He bangs on the board when something is important which is very handy, because whatever he is talking about will be on the test. If you have trouble just talk to him. He will help you anyway he can you just have to talk to him.

So the yawning thing is true. He really detests that. But he's a good teacher, though he'll get sidetracked easily, and bangs a lot so don't get sleepy and jolt out of your seat. Anyway, super easy class, if you're looking for an easy science, try this or oceanography.

Bangs on the walls a ton, unless you are interested in astronomy, don't take the class. Lectures can be boring, and attendance is definitely mandatory, so you'll be stuck. I got good grades but it was definitely not fun to do.

One of the coolest teachers I've had at tcc. Passionate about the universe and very clear on test questions.

Makes learning about our universe a blast!!

Class is interesting, but you will fly through material. Show up for lectures, 95% of the tests is from that, if you pay attention, you'll pass easily. If he bangs on or kicks something, take a note, because what he just said will be on the test, guaranteed. Put away phones, and cover your mouth if you yawn and take a few notes and you're good.

An absolutely brilliant professor! Passionate about astronomy and you learn much more than what is tested on. I wish he taught more classes at TCC!

As long as you do what he says you will have no problems with him. His test are easy as long as you take notes from his lectures, and he will beat a table or wall or something whenever something he is saying is going to be on the test.

This guy is great. A bit cranky sometimes; real astronomers work nights! He is for REAL Had Dr. Scarlett for the first part of the semester, but she got a job at Lewis -Livermore Lab in Pasadena- excellent professor. I would take any class either one taught . This is for Professor Kimball, you will read and you need to take notes, and go to class.

Very awesome professor as long as you attend class and ask questions. Gives clues to what will be on exams. Extra credit available also.

Mr. Kimball was a great astronomy teacher. He is passionate in what he does and it shows. He helps to give hints on what is going to be on the test while taking notes. If you take good notes then the test and quizzes will be a breeze. Would recommend taking his class! I am a business major so science is not my forte and it was still a clear class.

Pretty great professor. Just ask for questions if you need help. So far, pretty great.

No study guide, but he tells you what to write down. The class is hard but interesting.

i took him back in spring 2014. I had no problems with him. I took note of everything and studied. well, i didnt have to study much because i learned everything so fast. but other people would complain about him. I thought it was funny when he bangs on the wall and cabinet

A passionate professor. You have homework, daily quizzes, and multiple choice tests(minimum 50 question with a 100 question final). He will kick you out for cell phone use. He also likes to joke which can be a hit or miss. He does a review or answers questions right before the test. He does beat on the board to indicate what is on the test.

Very passionate about the subject and respectful to students. I felt like I learned a lot in his class. Tests/quizzes weren't very hard if you payed attention in class. He was late fairly often, but that's just about my only problem with him. I thought he was a wonderful teacher overall and I would take his class again FOR SURE.

Lectured a lot. Banged on the board every time there was a quiz/test question so Its really easy to know what to study for. All I did was study 1 hour before every test and the final and got an A in the class.

He talks a lot and tends to ramble. He hits the board to hint what you need to know. You can tell he loves astronomy. The tests are really easy. He references the book a lot but you dont need to read it to pass AND he gave us a link to the book for free which was clutch. Not really homework, had a few quizzes but not bad.

He's a cool guy. He makes repetitive corny jokes and he's late to class pretty often but overall he is still a nice guy who really tries his best to teach. Legit just show up to class, take notes and you will do well. Don't buy the textbook because you don't need to use it, he claims you need it but no one reads it and he covers everything in class

Super cool guy who knows a lot about what he's teaching. He tends to stray away from what he's talking about and is all over the place. Lectures are scary but test are actually easy if you study. Doesn't emphasize attendance but it plays a big part in your grade. Would probably want to be somewhat interested in astronomy to really enjoy this class.

Attendance is important because the exams are heavily based around the lectures. He emphasizes the importance of learning as opposed to memorization. Textbook isn't important and there's very few out of class assignments. He's a little scattered but super knowledgeable and will throw in unrelated but interesting facts regarding the material often.

One of my favorite professors I've had at TCC. He's a little scattered but give him some time, he's older. You can tell that he loves what he teaches & is very knowledgeable about the subject. Attendance is mandatory because the tests are based around his lectures. If you show up to class & sit in the front you shouldn't get anything less than an A