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Hard tests, tests from notes only.

Nice guy. Very enthusiastic about the subject matter and makes the class interesting. Enjoyable class.

Fishman ROCKS. May be the best professor ive ever had.

Fishman is the man. Great teacher and makes the class interesting. Tests are hard but class is definately worth taking. A hilarious guy but does not try to be. No hw and class goes by quickly. He just knows how to teach. Take this class.

He is a very good teacher, i agree but he is very arrogant and cruel on students.If you are late,miss classes,don't do your hw,you are dead.His grading is very hard and nobody in my class got above 3.3 in any of the tests. No matter how hard you try, maximum grade you will get will be a3 avoid him!

Fishman is the man. As long as you go to class, you shouldnt have any problems. He will also help you with advising. Greatest guy ever!

Really nice guy. He really cares about his job and tries to get people interedted in the material. He is a really good teacher. I would definalty recommend him.

wow these reviews are harsh. I've taken fishman's intro, and now 300 lvl class. He's the best prof i've ever had. his lectures are in the form of stories. He is tough, no lie, but you learn the material, for real. I had a 3.7 (and my gpa sucks) he also wins the best professor at bentley like every year. I definately recommend, he's a prof you want

his tests are hard and he gives a lot of work.BUT his classes are interesting, he's a funny guy, and I've never had a prof so knowledgeable or dedicated. HE's a great guy, you just have to be willing to study

Fishman is the man. He is very understanding and really cares about his students.

The most amazing teacher I've had at Bentley. He really makes you want to listen. Really cares about the students, and is there to help. Tests are a little hard, but if you study there is not prob. Not a lot of work. Take him!

Prof. Fishman is the man. Works very hard and expects his students to work hard as well. Class is interesting and fun. You will enjoy this class. The only drawback is that it is difficult and he is very strict on attendance. I have taken him twice and never wanted to miss a class.

Prof. Fishman has such passion for teaching and he really cares about his students, he is an amazing teacher. The tests for this class were not very difficult as long as you pay close attention to what he says in his lectures (which rock, btw) and study your notes. This was the first class that I didn't dread going to, he makes it interesting.

Fishman is the best teacher/professor I've ever had. His classes are the only ones I dont dread going to. His lectures are interesting, and he is VERY clear. He puts his lecture notes on the board in outline form, so copy them and you are golden. The exams are kinda tough, but everything in them are in his lecture notes. DEFINATELY take him

Professor Fishman is extremely clear in his lectures, but it's too bad that all the interesting things about the universe were crammed into the last two weeks. Very helpful and enthusiastic. Exams are a little tough. Notes are written on the board in outline format. I loved class.

He is amazing. One of the few teachers that I will remember (in a good way) for the rest of my life. He is a living definition of what a teacher is supposed to be.

Nice guy but sometimes unreasonable. Exaggerated how many times I missed class. Harsh grader.

Really nice guy. Kinda dorky, but very passionate about class. If you get over his enthusiasm and cheesiness then he really is a great guy. Still says hi to me whenever he sees me. Class material is very easy as well, nothing here that you shouldnt have learned before college. Algebra skills help a lot.

Even as an Honors kid, this class is terrible. The polarizing comments are a good indicator-you either like him or you don't. Material isn't hard per se, but he makes it so by requiring you to know EVERY little detail. Tests are not easy-he is EXTREMELY anal and OCDish. His enthusiasm for science would be better at a non-business school.

Prof Fishman is the most dedicated instructor at Bentley. Anyone here writing negative reviews about his attendance policy or fairness must have earned a D or less. He bends over backwards to help students learn, he is dedicated to the satisfaction of his students. His energy is amazing. He has twice won the most outstanding prof award! AWESOME

Why is it that he receives some negative ratings here, yet his student evaluations ("The SETS") are the HIGHEST of any prof in the history of Bentley? Because those who are rating him low never come to class, are immature, or disrespectful. I have never had a teacher who brought a subject more to life, who was better prepared, or more passionate

Hands down the most dedicated professor you will find at this school.Extremely passionate about the course and always willing to help out students. He is extremely well prepared for class and can answer virtually any question you have.Keeps track and memorizes his own softball statistics and loves BU Hockey.You will work in this class but its fun

One of the best Professors you will have. His class is challenging but you really gain incredible knowledge. His rules are simple. Be respectful and show up on time. If you wouldn't show up late to job why would you show up late to class. He deeply cares about students and wants you to succeed. I reccomend his class to every Bentley student.

Simply the best! One of the most intelligent men you will ever meet. Probably should be working for NASA or developing innovative technology that will change the world. The best professor the world has ever known. However, be prepared to work hard in his class and study long hours.

By far the best professor I ever had. Remember the notes, and you will ace the tests. Depending on which class you take, you might have a paper which isn't that bad. Highly recommended.

He is the BEST professor you will EVER have at Bentley. Do what you can to get into any of his classes. Never have I ever met a professor who cares about the subject more than his man.

Absolutely an UNBELIEVABLE professor. He is extremely dedicated to his class and he takes time to get to know everybody. He is exactly what every college professor should be; challenging, knowledgable, helpful, and thought inspiring. He went to MIT and ill bet he was one of the smartest students there. Take him if you can!

He took a really long time to write these good ratings about himself on this website because people clearly do not like him that much.

Truelly brilliant man. People giving him poor ratings are the ones not interested in space in the first place. The guy is brilliant, passionate about this subject, and puts in so much effort in his lectures, and it shows. Bit anal when it comes to wording on exams, but there's reason for that. Class is challenging no lie,but the class is so amazing

Hardest and most unreasonable professor I have taken. Inconsistent in his grading and expectations. Pushed us to be creative and then penalized us heavily for it in his grading. Genuinely worked hard, and will still receive a terrible grade.

this guy is a great teacher but hard and unreasonably so. Stay away if you want to a good gpa

Fishman is a great teacher regardless of how hard his class is and how many people don't like him. He's passionate about everything he teaches and made it easy to come to class even three times a week.His class is a great experience and I definitely recommend taking him at least once while at Bentley.As long as you work hard you'll get a good grade

His lectures are interesting and his lecture format is easy to follow because he writes condensed & concise notes on the board. There is indeed a lot of work because you're REQUIRED to read many articles and go to labs outside of class time (he tracks your blackboard usage!) Only take if you're genuinely interested in the subject!

Great teacher, loves astronomy and if you are also into astronomy you will love this class. Don't take unless you are genuinely interested in the subject as you'll have a hard time staying interested in it and doing the extra work on blackboard and out of class. Very helpful guy and a great class if you put the work in to be successful.

Fish is an amazing source of information. Greatest guy, his first lecture gave me chills. He's super dedicated to your learning and his classes are the funnest and most interesting. Great labs, demos, lectures.. He can come off as rude but that is only if you give no effort, considering he invests a lot of time into you and your success. Must take!

Obsessed with astronomy. Its not an easy class but learn a lot

Fishman is infatuated with Astronomy, but frankly so am I so I loved the course and his sometimes odd style of teaching. I enjoyed it and did well but if you aren't into astronomy I have a feeling you'll be put off by the class

Probably the best teacher I have ever had. He loves his job and you can tell he is excited to share his knowledge with you! on the downside there is a lot of work involved with the course. It is all very interesting stuff though, so if you have time take this course its worth it to have a teacher like him!

He is a nice guy and extremely passionate about the subject. He rants about his daughters and hockey and cracks jokes that are not that funny. He is a really hard grader and is very picky on tests. Even if you know the material it is hard to get an A on his tests. Final is not cumulative and its not bad for a 3.7 or a 3.3

Fishman is the man! TAKE HIM! His lessons are very engaging, and interactive. (No memorization of stats or stars required.) He is very helpful if you don't understand something, never condescending. He is a tough grader, but he does make his expectations crystal clear. Follow them, and you will be fine. One of my favorite teachers and classes!!

HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD... he is tough not going to lie but it is worth it to put in the work to have such an amazing professor. I liked him so much i took two classes w/ him. Anyone who thinks hes a bad teacher clearly didn't put in the necessary effort. Pay attention in class and take good notes and READ the articles!

Fish is the man! Yes his class has a large amount of work, but he puts a lot of time to make his lecture awesome, fun and interactive. Take good notes, review often, and DO THE BLACKBOARD ARTICLES and you will do great. Does not make you memorize useless facts! if you need to memorize something you will know. He is very helpful in class and out.

Probably the best professor I have had at Bentley. There is a lot of work in and out of class but its not so bad. His lectures are amazing and he really makes you interested in the material. Participation in class is a must. Would definitely take him again!

This is the best class I have taken at Bentley. He's such a nice guy and makes it so fun! Every class was interesting- you have to show up and do the work, but if you do, he looks for ways to give you a good grade.

By far the best professor I've had at Bentley. There is a bit of work, but he makes it interesting and fun. Funny guy overall and is able to inspire his class. His favorite quote is "I don't teach business students, I teach students." His lectures may be long, but there are super interesting

One of the few professors I've ever had who genuinely cares and respects his students. Treats everyone as though their time is as valuable as his, and therefore gives students a good amount of time to do homeworkprojects. The big project is the build a planet project, lot of mathscience work, but a lot of fun and super interesting.

Fishman is honestly the best professor I have ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and what they take out of his classes. The lectures are always interesting (amazing presentations). The tests are all written but aren't bad at all if you put effort into the class. I have taken him for two courses and wish I could take more with him.

He's awesome and the class is super interesting. However, he gives tons of work and REALLY encourages blackboard usage. Tests are all short answers but he gives you a review on what exactly is coming. If you follow instructions and do what he says, you'll definitely do well in his class. He's great and will help you if you approach him.

Professor Fishman gives a lot of work, however he does truly care about his students. If you show care for his class, he will show care towards your well-being (whether it's letting you miss a double-lecture out of illness or checking up with you in class)! There is always work in this class, but you do learn a lot from his lectures!

Fish is a very good professor and unlike what people have said on here he truly cares about his students. He talks a lot about his education or his mens softball league but he's a really good teacher. Tons of work and blackboard is fairly necessary and you get penalized for using your phone or missing class unexcused, but it is very interesting

He is a great Professor. He wants you to learn, and values that above all else. Yes , you have to put work into his class, but you learn so much. Not only that, but he has a great personality and the lectures are amazing. Do yourself a favor and expand your learning by taking him. It may be a lot of work at times, but it is worth it.

Fishman is the man. He made this class super interesting, but it definitely won't be an easy 4.0 if you're not kind of science minded. If you took chem and physics in high school, you'll be fine and this class will be a blast. Otherwise, it might be more difficult than worth it. But Fishman teaches every class like he's performing a monologue.

Never met a man so dedicated and enthusiastic to teaching a subject he very much loves. I loved his class and the material. He is that geeky, funny type of teacher - a sweetheart if that's not weird. This said, I would 100% recommend if his exams weren't so hard. Of all the topics he gives you to study he asks about 50% of it in critical detail :(

Fishman is an incredibly talented professor and a genuinely good man. His class is definitely a lot of work and he expects a lot, but he gives you absolutely everything you need to succeed on a silver platter. He loves what he does and he loves his students- all he asks is that you give him the opportunity to show you the wonders of the universe.

His lectures are passionate and absolutely fascinating. One thing I noticed right off the bat is that he gives notes SO CLEARLY. I'm a decent notetaker anyway, but his style meant reviewing was so easy when it came time to test. (Tests aren't cumulative, btw.) That said, don't come looking for an easy 4.0. He'll definitely make you work for it.

Professor Fishman is the MAN

Professor Fishman is the GOAT when it comes to Astronomy. He deeply loves his course material, if you put an effort forward it will be rewarded. If you have ever been curious about our universe and have to take a science, give him a chance.

This is the best class I have taken. This professor cares SO much about the material and his students. I have never a more passionate man. The material is so interesting and truly started a life long interest for me. It is a little hard, but so interesting so you won't mind as much. Please take him, he's so great.

Fishman's an amazing teacher and a genuinely good person. You'll never have a more enthusiastic professor, and if you ask him, he'll happily support you even outside of class. Don't take this class if you're not willing to work. It's not some throwaway elective or a 'rocks for jocks' class, you need to actually try in order to get a good grade.

Fishman absolutely lives for astronomy, teaching, and his students. He's very approachable and willing to help if you reach out & he asks for his students' input on adjusting the course throughout the semester. He's been a great mentor and has helped give me a sense of belonging as a non-business student at a business focused university. A real gem

What a gem. Love him. Take him if you want a professor who's excited to teach and genuinely happy to talk to you outside of class. There's reasonable amount of work, some people whine about it, but tbh they're wrong. He's a brilliant dude who'll have your back.

Professor Fishman is officially goated!! Such a nice guy who cares a lot about his students and course material.

Professor Fishman lives and breathes astronomy. He really cares about his students and tries to make the class entertaining. The only downside is the amount of work that is required for a level 100 gen ed and the tests are pretty tough. Be prepared for a lot of out of class work, including a weekly reading log. Overall, great guy, lot of work

Professor Fishman is an amazing Professor. Overall, he is a very good guy and he is very knowledgeable about Astronomy. As a person, he is one of the best Professors I've had. As to the material in his class, it is one of the hardest classes I've taken. This class is very difficult, and you will need to put a lot of time into studying and working.

Professor Fishman is an amazing person and professor, however, he is an extremely tough grader, and he gives a ton of assignments. You should take him only if you like to get answers marked wrong because you did not use the same words as he did, study hours for extremely hard exams, and like reading a lot. However, he is very passionate and nice.

You can tell he really cares about his students. His exams are extremely difficult but the rest of the class is extremely easy (but tedious). You defintiely have to keep track of assignments because although they are easy and don't take long to finish, there is a lot of them. Lectures are amazing and he care a lot about his students

Amazing professor who really cares about the class. The class does have a heavy homework load but nothing too hard. 3 exams but the worst one is worth less and he gives small curves and points back for doing better on the second exam. Need to pay attention in class and study but if you take the class seriously you can easily achieve a 3.7/4.0.

Professor Fishman is one of the best professors I've had at Bentley. He is extremely passionate about the class and the topics covered and is always available when questions arise. The class is lecture heavy but doesn't have very many assignments. I would highly recommend this course especially if you are interested in space.

One of my favorite classes! There are 3 exams and many smaller assignments throughout the semester. It is tedious work but nothing is too hard. If you pay attention in class and review before exams you can easily get at least a 3.7. Professor Fishman is very passionate about the subject which keeps the class interesting. Highly recommend!

If ur bad at science and just want to get through ur science requirement with at least a B, he's your guy. Class is mostly lectures. MANY small assignments throughout the semester which are graded fairly easily. Tests are hard but the topics that are on it are gone over very carefully in class. DOES NOT ACCEPT LATE WORK EVER so be careful

Don't understand everyone who says this class is a lot of work.. easily the lowest work load of any class I'm taking this semester. On top of that, Prof Fishman delivers very well prepared and interesting lectures mixed in with unique group work and interactive lessons. The only bad thing is that he is a very strict grader.

If you're interested in astronomy and willing to put some work in I highly recommend taking Fishman. With that being said if you're looking for an easy A this is absolutely not the class for you. Nothing in this class (assignments/labs/exams/group projects) is easy

Good guy. Very nice and engaging. Most similar setup to a high school science class, which I liked. Enjoyed the class. Interesting. Good amount of homework, but not difficult. Tests are challenging. Study.

He's probably the smartest and most educated professor ive had at bentley and his lectures are super interesting and engeaging-probably the best lectuerer Ive ever had. He does give a ton of homework and readings that will take a few hours a week to do. Test are pretty hard. Also a pretty harsh grader and wants questions answered in a specific way

Astronomy is so much easier than I was expecting. There's no textbook you have to read, all the material he covers is from lectures. There really isn't a lot of HW either. If you pay attention and take notes during his lectures the exams will be easy. He will call you out if you show up late to class though.

Professor Fishman is incredibly knowledgeable, and this is evident when you sit through his captivating lectures. That being said, this class has an extreme workload, and it is NOT an easy A. So, if you want to learn more about astronomy and are willing to put the work in, NAS135 will be a great experience for you. If not, DON'T take this class.

Read the other reviews. He is very knowledgeable and cares a lot about students, but asks too much of a science elective at a business school. Asks you to read at least 5 articles a week plus labs and homework. Has way too high standards for people who don't share his love of space. Look elsewhere if you don't want to put in all the work and effort

He's a great guy! Really cares about his students, but he is definitely a tough grader. You need to put in some work if you take him. He will meet you in the middle though if you are going to office hrs and etc.

If you are interested in the course material, Fishman will be your favorite professor. If you don't care about it, he will be your least favorite. I've taken him twice now and both of his classes have been some of my favorites at Bentley. His lectures are extremely interesting/engaging and he shows a clear passion for teaching