tough but fair

you really have to study for this class!

first class I had to really study for but it's a cool class

the high school kids complain about him becoz they have to study hard.

great pics in class. You have to read the textbook to pass

mind-blowing subject. Teacher follows the rules in the syllabus

Very knowledgable, high requirements compared to other BC profs.

Incredibly easy class, this guy absolutely loves the material and it shows. LoL, so what if he's a nerd, many of us are, too!! =) Yes, he wrote his own book, I prefer that to something churned out by the publishing companies.

Like someone said before: He expects students to do their reading and take charge of their education. The immature kids out of high school don't like him because he's teaching a college class like a college science class. You've got to work for your A!

great pics and animations but I have to work hard for a good grade. Guy is great one-on-one in office hrs.

Although he wrote the textbook, he provides a lot of other resources (including other textbooks) for students to use if they don't like his textbook. Gotta work for a good grade! Wish I used his office hours sooner!

It's a tough class but very interesting. Have to study + read the textbook to do well. He did warn us that modern astronomy is a "physics of the cosmos" and now I believe him. The class is a lot more than I originally thought. I use his office h

Hard class. You will have to work HARD for a good grade. Don't take this class while you have other hard classes. Pay attention, read raed read! He is extremely helpful and will do whatever he can to make sure you understand. If you ask. . .

Just pay attenttion, and don't be like the others who don't care enough to read, do homework problems, go to the tutor, and study. This is a hard class, so don't slack off. you only need basic math. If you can add, sub,. mult, and divi. you will be fine. You also need to be able to reason.

a class I did have to study for and I did use his office hours occasionally when I had a roadblock. I never thought modern astronomy had so much stuff to it. He does teach a challenging class, but I'm still glad I took it. Now I see my connection to the universe and how it all works together. Cool!

Had to take class to get science credit. Tough class but in the end it was worth it. Had to study to get my B but he helped me one-on-one. Now see how all the universe works together. Good sense of humor.

The teacher was very good, but the material was extremely complicated. The first test was the hardest so try to survive that, then after it gets better. Also make sure the project u do is the one with the ex. attached to it, it helps a lot.

OMG dont' take this class online you may need help which is difficult to get if you're online. Be serious if you're taking this class its hard! Or i'm too stupid for this class. haha either way good teacher he's into his material so study!

This is a tough class but is worth taking if you are interested in the stars. He will teach you alot of concepts so study and use his office hours whenever you need to, he will answer any questions you may have. Again VERY TOUGH CLASS

It was a very difficult class, but it was worth taking. Very nice guy. I would recommend taking this course to anyone if they are interested in the stars. Although be prepared, a lot of information to digest. He is more than willing to help out when you need help. Now I understand more on how the universe works.

expects a lot from the students but not more than college level should be. Need to read the textbook.

He's funny and very friendly. As for writing his own textbook, he came from to BC from a university and most professors from higher-tier schools do make their own books required reading. I don't anticipate this class being very hard to pass at all.

I love this topic and class. Prof. Strobel is brilliant, funny and fair, and I've never been bored in class. And I think he's adorable. :D As for him devaluing astrology as a scientific field, he never said people are "ignorant" for buying into the Zodiac; and he was never arrogant about it. Did you even pay attention to what he said?

Stroble is kirky & funny but expects you to be an adult in college. Great teacher & passionate; dislikes astrology ;) U must turn things in on time, doesn't accept excuses or lates. Attendance is a must, points given every day and quiz every Wednesday that is open book, open partner. Exam is the quiz questions basically. Extra credit HW is offered.

Very good teacher. I had no interest at all prior to taking this class, and now I'm considering a degree geared torwards astronomy. I will say that the teacher is sometimes unclear but if you visit him during his office hours he is more than willing to help out.

As a professor, Strobel is pretty good. He's gracious and fairly helpful. However, the class is HARD, especially for non-science people. Only reason I got an A was the TON of extra credit he offers. There's a quiz every week, homework due twice a week, and tough exams. Study for them, you'll be fine, but they are hard. Good professor, tough class.

HE ROCKS!

Hard class, time consuming BUT WORTH IT. PPL say he does not teach but he does it in a very limited period of time. We have quizzes and shows during class. HW is easy but no late work or make-ups. He is enthusiastic. Don't take it if your not motivated because you'll fall behind quickly. He is punctual and is always there during office hours.

I hear everybody complaining about how they don't know whats going on BUT when u ask them if They read they say NO... Read, do the Hw, Study your quizzes and U'll do fine on the Exams... Also gives a lot of Extra Credit

I loved this class. Although you did have to read the book and do all the homework (it is a college level class) I enjoyed it very much. He is always ready to help you and any question you have whether it has to do with what he is talking about right then or not he will help. You cannot slack off but it is not super difficult.

He is the most enthused teacher I have ever had. His enthusiasm always brightened my day. He always dressed to impress. (I LOVE his sweaters!) I love how dedicated he is to not only Astronomy, but education in general. He had articles in the newspaper about Astronomy as well as an opinion article on the budget cuts affecting us. I just love him.

You will love his little Astronomy movies and tutorials- he takes you into space virtually and has nifty music that accompanies you on your travels. He also makes a lot of his material himself- movies, graphics, and the textbook. The key is to use the keys in the Library and study those for the test! I got above a 100 on my tests doing JUST that!

this class was much easier than it first seemed. I spent about four hours studying over the entire semester and got an A on all exams and the final. everything on the tests is covered by the lectures, even the tests themselves have cliffs notes of the material stapled onto them. I can't understand how anyone could fail this class.

I don't like the guy. That being said he is a good teacher. Strict but fair for the most part. Follow along with the lecture, write down what he tells you is important and do the HW and you'll be fine. If science isn't your thing, you're looking at a low B, high C. Take it and be happy.

Professor Strobel is a genius and a very helpful and knowledgeable professor. Astronomy isn't easy, regardless if its at a junior college. Bakersfield' closed minded and stupid students should respect the man. If you're not smart enough for the subject, don't take it.

hard class, but he gives out a lot of extra credit and is always available during office hours for students having problems with the material. STUDY the quiz keys and READ the text book and you should get a decent grade! by far one of the BEST professors on campus! if you want a decent grade then STUDY otherwise don't complain!

Although this class was difficult for me it was very enjoyable. Prof.Strobel was there when I had questions and believe me I had a lot, his exams are based off his quizzes which made studying easy. He warns you it's a hard class, so don't be suprised when it is. If you don't do math, you'll have a difficult time. Overall good teacher

Most challenging and enjoyable class at BC. I learned more than I thought I would. There is math, but hardly any, so don't let that stop you. Most of it is comprehending concepts. Tons of extra credit, assignments and tests not weighted, impossible to fail unless you don't read the book or study.

I'm shocked at his poor ratings. Prof. Strobel communicates weekly via email, makes quizzes open note and open neighbor, and the 4 exams are based off quizzes. We had one major project and four months to work on it. Mine took less than a week to complete. Pay attention, do your work, study a bit, and you'll get an A.

Class requires a lot of reading, lecture alone will not be a way to even pass the class. There is a weekly quiz and homework assignments but they are open book and notes. He gives a lot of extra credit, his test may be difficult but he gives to a chance to get some credit back by doing test corrections. He is very helpful.

Strobel is a great teacher because he instills a passion for his subject in his students. Astronomy will always be a wonderful subject, regardless of the teacher, and I think he recognizes that. He delivers the information effectively and steps back to allow students to forge their own connection with the timeless, boundless cosmos. Great class.

Strobel is a great professor, he's always there to help and teaches very well. The exams are tough and so are the finals. If you don't want to spend long days studying for finals and exams I suggest you take a different class.

The ENTIRE book's on his website. Extra credit on almost every HW assignment. HW every M and W. HW's all online which needs to be done BEFORE class. Quiz every Wednesday (unless there's an exam). 1 Exam a month. Most exam questions are straight from the Quizzes! (which you already have the answers to). Big project at the end (w/ extra credit). :)

I was aware there would be a LOT of work, and there was. BUT, Professor Strobel is WILLING to give advice and help IF YOU ASK. A lot of available extra credit helps boost your grade as are Supplemental Instruction and tutoring. I am not young and had not been in school full-time for 45 years, yet I found this class fascinating. Good information.

LOVED this class. Strobel is so great. He is passionate about astronomy, nerdy (funny), but don't expect a good grade with minimal effort. I poured my heart and soul into this class and got a 95% (most people apparently don't, but it's not impossible). Very clear cut about what you need to do to pass, helpful as well. (P.S. I'm a physics major.)

Tough course. Getting ahead on the online homework really helped me because I was forgetting them at first. The answers are in the text. Internet searches help too -not always guaranteed but they can point you in the right direction. Low test scores plus high scores on hw averaged me out at a C. Emailing him has been helpful too.

Great professor, very structured and clear. I struggled for the first part of the semester, but once you figure out his teaching style and his expectations, it gets a lot easier. The course and lectures are interesting and there's several opportunities for extra credit. Quizzes every week, which are very helpful study material for exams.

Great professor! The course is very structured and well taught. Difficult concepts to learn, but he's happy to help and is genuinely passionate about the subject. There's a lot of reading to do at home, but you'll come to class prepared and ready for the weekly quizzes that help cement the material. 3 tests, plenty of chances to get extra credit.

Prof. Strobel was one of my favorite professors at BC. The class was difficult, but an A is certainly attainable with study and effort. The class is a physics class first and foremost. If you enjoy watching Cosmos or space documentaries you will enjoy this class, just be prepared to put in the work.

Class based on a textbook he made. Getting it isn't necessary since it's online. Homework due before EVERY class session online. His teaching is okay. The videos he showed us were pretty cool. Cumulative final. 3 Unit tests. Roughly 10+ quizzes that you take but you can work with a partner. Lots of in class assignments. Project was time consuming.

He's a very passionate professor and I really enjoyed this class. Be warned though, the only thing that matters grade-wise in this class are points. Homework is worth as much as tests because only points matter. There is plenty extra credit however, and a C in this class is also 65%. Definitely not an easy A class, but if you work, you should pass.

Honestly those who gave bad reviews about professor Strobel is because they have never really worked for a grade, Professor Strobel it is a tough grader, but he also gives a lot of extra credit, do your readings, ask questions and you'll pass. Prof. Strobel is very passionate about what he does and will help you without hesitate.

Attendance is mandatory and lots of reading every week if you want to actually understand concepts. Not too hard to pass if you're used to actually working for a grade. He grades pretty fairly and is nice. Reviews make it seem worse than it is.