Comments:PHY 1455 - This is a great class for people who are looking to clear some sort of required Lab Science credit. Dr. Russell is this really nice old guy who's mega smart (like this man is egregiously overqualified to be teaching). Wanna preface that even though he's really smart, his teaching style doesn't make it seem like you're totally lost. The class has a super simple structure, with 4 exams worth 45% of the grade (he drops 1), plus the final (20%). The lab accounts for 20% of the grade. Everything involved in the lab is total busy work, and it's taught by a TA (who can be hit or miss and may grade subjectively). There are occasional textbook readings and assignments, but they're super rare (around 3 in total give or take) and are basically free 100s for 15% of the final grade. This is really not a difficult class, and Dr. Russell doesn't try to make it a super annoying one. Recommend taking him for sure.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Dr. Russel is the sweetest man ever. He is so kind and is very passionate about what he is teaching. That being said he makes the class so easy. He’s only taken attendance twice the entire semester and his exams are easy if you study. I went to class but didn’t listen to a single lesson and got an A on every exam. There are study guides on Quizlet from people that have taken his class that are exactly like the tests. The lab is also very easy.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - As expected, pretty easy and attractive choice if you’re a non-science student who needs a lab science credit. He’s very nice and by now, has come to know his crowd quite well, which is a lot of business/other majors that are there for an easy A and know they can use his class as a study hall to complete other things. Thankfully, he does not mind that and doesn’t try to ban technology or anything, which works out because you quite frankly don’t need to pay much attention as long as you trust your ability to cram the week of the exam. This is especially true for one of the exams where he picks from a question bank that students make, so you have access to all of the possible questions and their answers before the exam that you can simply memorize. If you’re so inclined, you can probably get away with never even attending the class (except for tests) as long as you have someone that can sign your name on the piece of paper at the end and are willing to study a Quizlet or two come test time. For the structure, it is very straightforward where he gives a normal lecture every class until the exam. There is a giant projector that has the slideshow and the only thing he provides is a jumbled mess of topics that will be on the exam for each unit that he posts on Canvas. It might be helpful to throw them in a Word doc and take notes for each one, but I haven’t found that too necessary. There are 4 exams that are worth 10% each, along with a 20% final, but the lowest one is dropped. After that, there is rare (maybe once a month) online homework that’s worth 15%, while the corresponding lab section is worth 20%. Overall, a very relaxed, run of the mill option for anyone who needs a science credit, but doesn’t want to put in much effort.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - PLEASE TAKE HIM!!! He is genuinely such a sweetheart, I do not understand why his rating is so low. His class is pretty easy for the most part, you do have to study for the exams though or you will not do good. He lets us out early most days, but is always willing to help you if you do not understand something. There is hardly any homework and he drops your lowest exam grade. All of the exams are multiple choice, and on the second one, the students got to come up with all of the questions. He reminds me of the old man from UP and I just love him so much.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Retweet that Professor Russell is a sweetie. No clue how his ratings are so low. He is a cute old man who is very intelligent and passionate about his students learning about how complex the universe is. Very knowledgeable about the information he teaches. You can get by with an A easily without paying attention in class though. Honestly a great class to add to your schedule if your workload seems heavy. This class did not add any stress to my life and I got to learn about the moon and stars! 10/10 recommend.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY1455 - No idea why Russell's rating is so low. Not only is this one of the easiest classes I have taken at Baylor, but Russell is a sweetie. I went in after reading bubooks expecting to study 15 min and get an A and ended up getting a B on the first test. I'm here to say you have to put a littllleeee more effort than that, but I didn't pay attention in class and followed his study guide and other people's quizlets and got 100s on the other 3 just studying a day or two before. You get a drop test, lab is 20% of your grade and an easy 100, there is a little bit of mastering, and the final is easy with some reused questions. He basically let the students make the 2nd exam. If you are looking for a science gpa boost or are a business major looking to fill the science requirement, take this class!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY 1455 - Professor Russell is the sweetest! His class can be a little boring and he knows it (he often jokes about it), but he's really passionate about astronomy and what he's teaching! I would definitely recommend asking questions and getting to know him. He would be thrilled to explain anything further and help you out! If you need an easier science credit, look no further because astronomy is the best there is!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - honestly a true blow-off class, and he knows it. rarely any homework but make sure you keep up with it because he won't announce it in class, it just appears on pearson or canvas or whatever and i missed a couple because of it. tests are pretty easy, they're basically vocal and a couple concepts. i can't say he's the greatest professor ever but i would sit through this class again.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Dr. Russell is a SWEETIE. If you're looking for an easier lab to take, this is the one. He's well aware that it's basically a blow-off class, and also cracks jokes pretty often. You can't completely not study for his tests like some people think, but studying for his class never took me too long. He's a sweet man and very eager to answer your questions or engage with you, so I highly encourage you introduce yourself and say hello!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY1455 - Totally agree with everyone else's comments! Dr. Russell definitely knows this is a blow-off class for some (direct quote from last semester: "Okay class, stop watching whatever the new Netflix show is because this is important and then you can go back.") One very important thing to note though: do NOT get the book!!! Find it on LibGen or get a classmate to send a pic if he references anything from it. Buying it is a waste of money!!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Russel is so kind and helpful. If you go to his office hours, he'll be surprised, grateful, and want to see you succeed. He can be really funny in class, and he tries to make Astronomy interesting for everyone. He seems like such a sweet guy who just loves what he does, and he wants to see everyone do well! All you have to do is be respectful, show up for reviews, and do the very minimal amount of work that comes with this course. Take Astronomy if you need a lab credit! There's no reason you shouldn't finish with an A, and it's a really fun course to take.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - If you are a business major and you need a lab science credit, this is the class for you. While sometimes Dwight can be a bit monotone, he can actually be pretty funny and make the class a bit more enjoyable. I never got an exam grade below a 95 and I never studied more than 15 minutes. Easy class, if you turn in assignments and show up for lab you'll get your A.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY 1455 - I love Russell, he's funny and a bit quirky ! If you need an easy science, definitely take Astronomy. The workload isn't bad - there's online homework every other week and there's 4 tests, which he covers the material in all his lectures.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY1455 - (Descriptive Astronomy) - If you need a lab science I would totally recommend this class. It was way easier than taking something like bio or chem. There are 4 tests and the final but he drops your lowest test grade. There is a little bit of mastering astronomy online but it's not hard to find the answers. Labs are kind of a joke. There is an actual lab and a video lab that you trade between each week. In the lab lab there is a prelab that you do which takes no time at all then you go through the papers and do all the things. It takes some effort but its not really that difficult and the TA who ran it was super helpful and would help if you were stuck. The video lab was kinda a waste of time but super easy. we literally watched a Bill Nye video and then filled in one page of questions that went along with the video. YOu could leave as soon as you were done with the page so it normally only took 15-30 minutes to finish. The class itself is fine. Dr. Russell is a really sweet old man with the most monotone voice I've ever heard. He knows that this is a blow-off class and seems to have made peace with that fact. Overall I would definitely recommend this class with Dr. Russell.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY 1455 - If you need a lab science, take astronomy. There’s 4 tests: one gets dropped and you make the second one and then he posts it online beforehand. He posts a list of everything you need to know on canvas for each unit. Just make a quizlet of that info and you’ll get an A. There’s like 3 howework assignments that take 20 min. Lectures are super boring, so just do other work during it. Not sure attendance is taken, probably not. Labs are a joke. Every other week you either watch a video (sometimes bill nye) or do an actual lab. And actual lab is a stretch because it’s just a worksheet and computer activity that’s not related to lectures. If you blow the class off, it’s easy to not get an A. If you put in minimal effort, easy A. Dr. Russell is a super sweet man who is very passionate about astronomy, his voice is just very monotone and his lectures feel very long.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY 1455 - HOMEWORK:There is only online homework that he literally only assigned twice the entire semester. It's multiple choice/matching, and you have up to 5 tries to get every question right. It's impossible to fail the homework. EXAMS: There are four exams and one final. He drops the lowest normal exam grade, and the final consists of the material covered for exams 1-3. His first exam is the hardest, so study the textbook and listen to his review day and look at quizlets. The students literally made the second exam and he released all the questions he chose from, so we were literally given the exam. The third exam...I'm not gonna lie...it's on coursehero. I skipped the fourth exam because my grade was an A. The final was easy too, as long as you studied the same materials from exams 1-3. No new questions on the final, and he lets the students see the past exams if you visit him during his office hours. LABS: So easy. 6 video and 6 activity labs. Video labs are so easy, you can look up the script online and get it done in 10 minutes. The activity labs have prelabs, but you can just google the answers. OVERALL: He's a good professor, even though his lectures are long and monotone.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - This class is definitely one of the easier science classes for non-majors. BUT don't completely blow it off like all of your friends told you they did. As long as you actually look at the information that he posts a few days before the test, you should do fine. Dr. Russell is a super kind man who genuinely cares about what he is teaching. If you respect him, he'll respect you right back. Take this class - just make sure you give it a little bit of attention!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:PHY 1455 - He's adorable and loves what he's teaching. Honestly the class is NOT hard, I was just an idiot when it came to studying. He basically says everything he will want you to know on the tests and as long as you study a couple days in advance you should be fine. Most the time I studied the night before and was fine. You have online homework that is super super simple and he gives bonus opportunities. I was kinda too late by the time I started getting my stuff together for this class but any prepared person should do absolutely fine. Minimal work and he wants people to do well. He even had us submit questions for one exam and then used our questions to create the test, that was a 98% for me which was super helpful. Cool guy and a good class for non-science majors for sure.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1455 - for a business major, this is probabaly the best science class to take to fulfill the requirement. It is not a blowoff by any means, but if you study a few days before the test off the review online, you will do well. He is a really funny guy, and I actually really liked his style of teaching. I didn't ever really use the textbook, but we did use the workbook a few times. We did it in groups, so you can probabaly get away without buying it because we only had to turn in one page from the group/ sometimes he would print them out if you didn't have one. The lab was kind of interesting/ not difficult as well. All in all, I got an A, and was probabaly my favorite class so far at Baylor. I would highly recommend him as a professor, take him!!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Dr. Russel's class was mostly lectures. We used the workbook maybe twice. You do have homework online. Dr. Russel was very nice and would take the time to explain things if you asked him to. The in-class examples he does are pretty great and he likes to tell cheesy jokes.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1455 - DWIGHT!!! Ok, Dr. Russell's class is pretty boring most of the time, but his voice is extremely monotonous. But, this guy is hilarious; his jokes almost always make me chuckle. Astronomy is a relatively easy class. If you aren't a science major and need to take a science, I would recommend astronomy with Dwight.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - This man has the most monotonous voice I've ever heard. He knows everyone takes this class as a blow-off and that no one pays attention and he makes some pretty funny jokes about it. This class definitely isn't as easy as some of the older reviewers experienced... You definitely have to put in effort to do well on the exams. However, that effort can definitely be crammed the day/night before and you will still do well. He offers extra credit throughout the semester but you can only attend one event to get the extra credit. My best advice would be to pay attention to his lecture the class before the exam and take notes, and do his review that he posts on Canvas. He's pretty accommodating regarding the online HW so if you miss it, don't worry, he will open it up again for you at the end of the semester. Definitely an easy course, but don't expect to put in zero effort and still get a good grade.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - I like this guy, but needed to post here to let you all know that he changed this course this semester and it's not quite as easy anymore.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1455 - I just want to get this fact out of the way: Dr. Russell is really boring. However, he is fairly nice and has a good dry sense of humor. He'll crack a joke every once in a while. I hardly paid attention in class and studied the notes he posted online for the tests and ended up with an A average for them. He offers about one extra credit opportunity, but he drops your lowest test grade out of the four. The labs are super easy, but they are awful because they serve no purpose and the TAs do not have any idea what they are doing. The online homework doesn't record grades super accurately, so if it happens to you just go talk to him about it. I expected the class to be a little easier, but overall, not that bad, just super boring.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY- 1455 - Okay, Dr. Russell is one of the driest/boring professors i've had at Baylor. The material is interesting if you are into that sort of thing. Very dry sense of humor. Class overall is a piece of cake. Show up..or don't..out of a class of 300, someone is bound to make a Quizlet for you to study the night before and make an A. The only reason I didn't is because I didn't care enough to even make the effort to study. Lab is easy as pie-Divided into 2 parts that go back and forth each week from hands on (computer) lab to a video lab.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1455 - With my major I was required to take a lab science, and astronomy is the way to go. Dr. Russell was honestly kind of a boring professor, but he always cracked a few jokes here and there. Tests were not difficult at all if you just paid attention in class and did the reviews, and one of the tests he had you write the questions and he chose from the questions so it was basically an automatic A. He has online homework due sometimes so make sure you do it. The labs are either a movie or some sort of online activity with questions. If you put in the effort you should be able to get an A in this class.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1401 - You will get an A in this class if you study about 5 hours per each test. The second test is the easiest because he posts 200 questions and answers online and he picks about 60 of them to be on the test. The lab for this class is Extremely easy. Also there is a little bit of extra credit and he drops your lowest grade. I finished with a 99 test average without putting to much effort in.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY 1455 - I am posting this review because the current reviews on bubooks do not reflect the recent changes that Dr. Russell has made to his Astronomy Class (he changed up his class in Spring 2013). The class now requires a $200 textbook for reading outside of class. In addition, there are weekly assignments on Mastering Astronomy that are based on the textbook reading. If you are interested in learning astronomy, take the class. However, do not register for it assuming that you will not have to do much work outside of class.  - Grade In Class:DROP

Comments:1455 - Easy class. Study the review he puts out on line and you will do fine on all the tests. He's a qwerky guy so it makes class interesting. Often lets class out early which is always a plus. Loved his sweater collection! Oh and labs were SO easy. Half of them weren't even labs, but videos you watch and take a quiz over(as you watch it). super easy class. I put verrrry little effort into it because my workload in other classes that semester was heavy and i still pulled out a B.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1455 - Dr. Russell's Astronomy class should be one of the easiest classes you can take at Baylor. He requires absolutely no homework other than simply studying for the tests. Russell does an exceptional job of communicating what he expects his students to know for the tests. Another pro is that there is no required text book for the course, so it is a free class! All of his tests are multiple choice scantron style tests with an occasional true/false question. He has four tests and a final throughout the semester. Out of the four tests, he only counts the three best ones. So, if you do well on the first three, you can easily just skip the last one. Everyone is still required to take the final though. He also requires his students to take quizzes with the "clickers" in class, though many of them count only for participation points. Unfortunately, Russell is very scattered when he teaches. His lectures are often hard to understand, and he has a tendency to jump around from point to point with no apparent progression. Additionally, he isn't always all that helpful outside of class. On multiple occasions, I had to contact him regarding a grade that had been entered incorrectly into BlackBoard and his response was often late or non-existent. This is understandable considering that there are 300 students in this class. Lastly, the labs are a bit of a pain to attend every week, but it is a very easy way to improve your grade and gain one more credit hour. All of this being said, I would recommend taking Russell if you need to gain a few more credit hours or if you are a student that needs to fulfill a science requirement. This class is not difficult, and Russell can be extremely funny in class (although his sense of humor is very dry).  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY1455 - I have loved Dr. Russell's astronomy class. There is no text book, but you will be required to purchase a clicker to participate in quizzes. He makes class fun and interesting. I highly recommend it!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 Intro Astronomy - This class was very easy. The tests were easy and were simple memorization. You really don't even need to take notes, you can just go on blackboard and read the notes he posts there. The labs are easy and you have a video lab every other week that is a ten question multiple choice scantron with direct questions from the video. Take this class if you only need one lab science credit.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Intro Astronomy - This class really is easy if you just show up. You have to be there because of the clicker quizzes but they are a group effort and really easy. Labs are really easy as well, every other week you just watch a video. The class can be dull and boring but there is no work at all and no textbook to read. Just go to class and get an A.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY 1455 - HEY! READ THIS IF YOU SUCK AT PHYSICS BUT DON'T MIND A FREE B WITH ALMOST NO WORK! First off - no textbook. Free class. Easy enough, yeah. Second - all of his tests are based off a few blackboard posts with all the information on the entire test. He even simplifies it all for you in the most basic form of the material, so easy to study you have no idea right now. Third - half of your labs will be kind of annoying just because you have to use confusing technology, but half your labs are watching a 30 minute video and answering 10 extremely easy questions. Literally the easiest lab ever. TAKE THE CLASS ENJOY THE GPA BOOST  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - BLECK. Don't let your advisor tempt you into taking this class b/c "it's specifically geared towards B.A. degree majors." It sucks. Deathly boring, labs are extremely frustrating, & the way the course is set up on Blackboard is strange. Plus, he just kinda rambles from the online textbook and various wikipedia sites he uses. In addition, there are no Powerpoints, so good luck studying. The only easy part about this class was the 2nd test where, for some reason, he allowed the class to submit 5 group questions & that's entirely what the test was comprised of. Overall...just avoid it.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:ASTRONOMY - Dr. Russell is awesome. He knows nobody really cares about the class, but he tries his best to make it a little interesting. There is virtually no work for the class other than studying for tests and the lab. He drops your lowest test and I'm pretty sure he curves. I thought I was going to get a B+ in the class, but he gave me an A. This class is east and Dr. Russell is awesome. Take this class if you need a lab science!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - He is extremely funny and a pretty good teacher. I did catch myself almost falling asleep a lot of the time but that's partly due to the lights being off. The class is very large, and a lot of the time people aren't paying attention, but if you do and you study then the tests are pretty easy. The class after an exam usually consists of a video and no lecture and there is one video podcast you have to listen to on your own time. As for the lab, the one on the computer can be a little confusing but overall it's pretty easy. Keesh (sp) is a really nice guy and very helpful, however the TA I had for the video lab was hard to understand and seemed impatient. Night sky viewing is a piece of cake and I recommend getting it over quick so you don't forget about it.   - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:Astronomy - Loved Dr. Russell. Had I not put this class off the way I did, it would have easily been an A. But I had to sacrifice for other classes. There is no book, no homework. Just take notes. I fell asleep almost every day and I could never make a reveiw session b/c they were always during my other class periods. Hence the B grade. But definitely take this class. HATED the lab b/c my TA could barely speak English, but I would still reccomend this class.   - Grade In Class:B

Comments:PHY 1455 - Dr. Russell is a quirky, dorky teacher. He reminds me of the nerd from high school that everybody loved. It is pretty obviously that he is passionate about astronomy, which makes you a little more interested. It is fun learning about the incredible universe that God created! But in academic terms, this class is a joke. He basically hands you an “A” on a silver platter. There is no book, no homework, you just take notes, GO TO THE REVIEW (cause he basically tells you the test questions and answers) then you’ll make an A. He drops one test, but you have to take the final. Know your notes…. especially for the 1st test because everyone thinks that they don’t have to know anything and make C’s but I just knew the notes and made an A. The lab can sometimes be a pain but I ended up having a 98 at the end of the class so it wasn’t bad. You cannot pick an easier lab science!!!   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Dr. Russell is a good professor and obviously loves astronomy. His class can be a bit boring but it's not the worst, and seeing as you're in a class of like 300 people if you don't want to pay attention you don't have to. The tests are what constitute the majority of the grade, but he drops the lowest one and they're not too difficult to begin with. I only studied for them the day of about 30 minutes before and made A's on all of them. The only difficulty in Astronomy comes from the labs. Most of them aren't bad, but a handful can be difficult because they involve a bit more math than you might expect. One of the TA's is pretty nice and does his best to help you, but the other is absolutely awful. He barely speaks English and is almost impossible to understand, and on top of that is flat out rude and condescending if you try to ask a question. Thankfully you only have to see him every other week. Overall, if you're not big on science and are looking for a fairly easy credit, then Astronomy is definitely your best bet.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - This class isn't too bad, and Dr. Russell is a very knowledgeable man. The class is very large (around 250 I think), and I would say that most of the people don't pay much attention. There is a lab once a week, but it's not too hard, though some of the TA's have rather thick accents which might cause problems for those who aren't used to hearing non-native English pronunciation. Other than that, just do the work and it shouldn't be particularly difficult (though I will admit that the other posts are right in saying it uses more math than one might expect).  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Astronomy - He is a pretty boring teacher, but the class is rather simple. If you have questions and most of the homework is through his TA's, but he is still approachable after class or during his office hours. If you put forth the slightest bit of effort a decent grade in this class should be a no brainier.   - Grade In Class:B

Comments:astronomy - dont take if anyone says this is easy...the class sucks...makes no since..plus the ta's dont even speek english..dont listen to your advisor because they dont know anything they told me this would be an easy a..ya right i work hard and still dont get this crap  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1455 - Astronomy with Russell is not a good class for non-math or non-science majors. Don't listen to your advisor if they tell you it's easy. The labs are the WORST part of the class. Professor Russell is a nice guy and is smart but his TA's and Lab instructor are horrible, mean, unhelpful, and some don't even speak English. More math than you would think. Don't take.   - Grade In Class:C

Comments:Astronomy - Its a Baylor must! To be in that room with 500 other kids snoring and not paying attention. Its all about the experience. He is funny and can sometimes be interesting. But for the most time you just take it for what it is and study with your friends. You can get an A if you go to Lab. There is no homework, but 4 tests and he drops one Im pretty sure. Find somebody who has taken it before and youll be golden !   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Astronomy - It so easy but also very boring. I definitely recommend this class to people who are just taking this science class to meet the university requirement. I never took notes except the class before each test. I got an A in the end. It's boring, I admit, but it's an easy class to get an A. You know, just gotta do whatever it takes.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - his test are multiple choice. The study guides are sometimes helpful because they will give you exactly what you need to know. other times they just give a topic and trying to find it in the online text is almost impossible. His videos are kinda funny, nice little break.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:Astronomy - He was a nice guy with lame jokes that he knew to throw in at the right times so that they were funny. Would I recommend this class? If you're good at reading over notes once or twice and then taking a test yes. But going to class is pointless and his lectures are dull so you really don't learn a whole lot. There's no text book (yay for saving money) and all the notes are posted on blackboard. But his tests are pretty difficult, especially not having much to study from.   - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1455 - This class was so boring. He was so unorganized. And I'm pretty sure I never learned anything. It was frustrating. If you are looking for an easy science class DON'T TAKE ASTRONOMY! It isn't worth it.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:Astronomy - Oh Dr. Russel. He is funny and super patient with the class, considering that hardly any one takes it seriously. If you are interested in astronomy, you can learn a lot. If not, you can just study before the test and get through it. He doesn't give homework, but there is homework for the lab. He takes attendance, so go to class. The tests are harder than I expected, so study.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Astronomy - So easy and fun. I love physics but I am scared to death to take a real physics class here at Baylor, this was a nice taste of easy common sense physics. The only thing I will warn you of, is to try your best to get into a Lab section with friends who you know have half a brain. I ended up with a bunch of idiots and labs took FOREVER.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - He is really funny and you just barely have to study for his tests. Great guy, great class. Definitely recommend  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Wow what an awesome class! It's not a complete piece of cake - you do have to study. But not always - just pay attention in class so that you know what's going on. Most importantly, go to every single review session and write down everything he says. It will all be on the test - he'll tell you exactly what to study. For the final, go to the review session and study exactly what's on the blackboard review sheet! You'll do great. And Dr. Russel is so funny, you'll really like the class. TOTALLY take this class!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Astronomy - This is the easiest class i have had at Baylor. Just study his guide and you are going to get an A. Good Luck!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Phy 1455 Astronomy - EASY A!!!!! He's really funny and you can actually learn a lot from and from studying for the tests. The lowest test grade get to be dropped at the end of the semester. Lab is super easy. The video lab, though, can be hard. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Dr. Russell is so funny, but very boring. There is never any homework and the tests cover only the material he has posted on blackboard. all his notes are available online so going to class is no necessary and he rarely takes attendance. Easy A for sure- labs are fun and the TAs are awesome.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Astronomy - Dr. Russell is kid of crazy and mostly boring...but he can be highly amusing when he gives demonstrations. His tests are not too difficult, but rarely are they only what he tells you to study, you kind of just need to know everything, and take good notes.   - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1455 - Obviously, he is a very good teacher. The tests are trickier than you think they will be. Other than that take him!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1455 - Nothing to say other than...If you're going to take astronomy, take Dr. Russell.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - EASY CLASS!!! You really dont even have to pay that much attention to get an A. He puts all of the notes online, reviews the class before the test, and offers an outside of class review. I would never take notes and just showed up to his review sessions and I made either a B+ or an A on every test. This class was interesting. The labs are pretty boring, and the video labs are pointless and even more boring. Lab is 20% of your final grade, the tests are 20% each (you take 4 tests and 1 of them gets dropped), and your final is another 20%. The final was insanely easy because he told you everything that was going to be on it. He is a really funny guy and likes to make dorky jokes during class. I would recommend this class!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1304 - He's not a great teacher but he is funny and the class is a joke. The tests are kinda hard if you don't put any effort into studying but the fact is the notes are online and the tests are straight from there. Go to class and fall asleep if you want than study online. If you even try a little bit you'll be getting a B or better.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:Astronomy - Alright, this class is massive and as such there's almost no one-on-one. Russel is willing to help if you go up and ask him, but he simply cannot make an effort to know a 250 person class individually. The lectures are typically boring and notes are never an issue. Study blackboard and the book and you've pretty much got it. Still, Russel occasionally has some real gems, like his lecture on wormholes where he had another prof come and dress up like him so that he could walk out a door on one side of the auditorium and walk in the other side at the same time, all while giving a lecture over the speaker system. BTW, cell phones will sound over the speaker system so just turn 'em off. You don't want to set it off, especially during tests.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:Astronomy - Dry humor, class is funny when he is funny but when he is not funny class is so boring. note taking is rarely necessary. its mostly all on blackboard. did i mention how boring class is. once attendance is taken half the class gets up and walks out. so boring and labs are boring a pointless  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:Astronomy - Very easy class. There is a great deal of work to do outside of the class when you include lab, but it is all very easy if you just sit down to do it. He doesn't teach for the entire class time. He drops one test grade not including the final (everyone has to take the final). Overall an informative, easy class to get a gpa boost with.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - I was told that astronomy was a blow off class & the easiest thing ever...but I was definately disappointed! The class was so frustrating because Dr. Russell is so awful at teaching and explaining astronomy. He is a very smart man and knows astronomy well, but he cannot teach it for the common person at all. There is basically no workload but when you get to test time you realize how much you do not know or understand. This class may have been a blow off in the past, but Dr. Russell has raised the bar but forgot to teach any better. There are 4 tests, a final, weekly labs, quizzes, & online hw. Take this class as a relatively easy science but don't think it's a complete blowoff!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Astronomy - TAKE THIS CLASS. So easy. Boring, but sooooo easy. Dr. Russell is a great man, and if you listen, he is hilarious. He really cares about what he is teaching and explains everything very very well. Tests are 20 questions and the lab is INSANELY EASY!! Take this class!!!!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - This class has to be one of the easiest classes at Baylor. If you're a non science major then take this class. There is never any homework or any classwork. All class is a lecture that no one really listens to because everyone either is not in class, on their laptop or talking. There's 300 in the class but only about 100-150 will show up on a lecture day. The tests were very easy, as long as you study the review a couple of times before the test and were all multiple choice. Dr. Russell is very monotone and boring but has the corniest sense of humor. The lab is pretty easy, but you actually have to put in a little time to the lab. This class is ridicously easy and you would have to try to not pass this class.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Astronomy - So far this is by far the easiest class I've taken at Baylor. I don't understand how you get a C. Anyways just go to class and listen to the best of your ability - even though it might be tough. Before every test he gives a review with enough information to get a B+ on the test. If you want an A, you'll need to take notes during class. BUT it doesn't matter because you can get 100s on all your labs VERY easily to boost you up to an A. As the semester goes on,he likes to let the class out earlier and earlier. By the end of the semester it's rare for him to keep you for over 45 minutes. haha, seriously take this class if you need it.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Astronomy - Dr. Russell is awesome. He gives study guides and will tell you everythig that will be on the tests. I blew it off and the beginning and had to scramble at the end of the course to get my grade up. Don't do that. Luckily, since Dr. Russell was very helpful and ALWAYS available, he helped me alot. It is and enjoyable class and he has avery funny, dry sense of humor. Take this class and ignore those who are so rude anf won't be quiet during lectures. It is like huge class with about 250 people. He lets out early most class days. Tests are only half the period and lets out early every test.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY 1455 - The class is waaay too big and is a social event. It's also the easiest class known to mankind, and it'd be a significant achievement to fail this class. Russell is funny and he knows his stuff, so go for it and take the class if ya can.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1301 - Dr. Russel is a really great proffesor. People tend to talk alot during class which is frustrating but inevitbale with 300 people in one room. He was extremely helpful to me. I asked him questions during the test and he went step by step explaining what the question was asking! He is very passionate about Astronomy. Has a good but corky sense of humor. I would recommend this class to get an A!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1301 - Dr. Russel is a really great proffesor. People tend to talk alot during class which is frustrating but inevitbale with 300 people in one room. He was extremely helpful to me. I asked him questions during the test and he went step by step explaining what the question was asking! He is very passionate about Astronomy. Has a good but corky sense of humor. I would recommend this class to get an A!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY 1455 - He's a really funny guy and is easy to approach. He teaches only about what is going to be on the exam and he tells you exactly what he expects of you. I really liked this class, take him!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1401 - This class is horrible, not only is it insanely boring the tests are freaking hard! Luckily the labs are easy (though his TA talks way to much) and they drop one of the four tests. I bombed nearly every test and studied for hours on end reading my notes, the powerpoints, the book! DON'T TAKE!! Horrible tests.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:Astronomy - Listen. Don't worry. This is easier than any Physics class you will ever take. Russell has that cynical sense of humor that any true physics professor should have. He's fairly easy to understand, and repeats himself time and time again. I'm currently in the class, and will undoubtedly make an A. I went to a review session for the first test that he held, and I made a ONE HUNDRED ON THE FIRST TEST. Just find another physics class you can do that in, and let me know. I heard it gets more difficult along the way, but don't worry, be happy! And TAKE THIS CLASS! Especially if you're a B.A.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - lectures are slightly boring, but he really knows his stuff. he gives a review for each exam, and drops the lowest test grade. overall, its an easy class.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - extremely boring speaker, although he seems nice- it's very difficult to stay awake during his lectures, and i like astronomy!! however, the class was really easy- his reviews basically are the tests, which are pure multiple choice. i didn't read the book except for the first test, and that was a waste of time. the labs are ok- but the activity labs go way too in depth and stray from what we learn in the course, and the some of the quizzes for the video labs are impossible- on one of them, i don't know anyone who got higher than a 70. other than that, easy course.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - This class can be pretty boring, but with little work you can easily make an A. Just show up for class, even if you don't pay attention.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Holy Cow. I hated astronomy. But Dr. Russel is awesome. The class sucks a lot. But it isn't too bad, it is just impossible to stay awake. have fun.  - Grade In Class:C+

Comments:PHYS1455 - Easy class. I read a magazine or talked to my friends during the entire class. All you have to do is study the reviews for the tests and you'll do fine. Dr Russell really cares about astronomy so if you listen to him, you'll learn. The night sky viewings get cancelled a lot, but the one I went to was not bad at all. Take this if you're not a science major.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY 1455 - One of the best classes I've ever taken. Dr. Russell actually cares about what he is teaching, and it shows. There is no better way to sum up his character than to say: "imagine how a observational astronomer should act." Dorky, funny, incredibly interested in the subject. A must take if you need a science credit. One word of advice: study for the tests... I did and got a 95 average.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Astronomy - This class was hard, and just not very interesting. The concepts were difficult to understand. His test are not easy...one good thing is he drops the lowest test grade. I would recommend looking into another class if you are not thrilled about studying space formulas!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1455 - I made a B+, I could have made an A, if I didnt get a 40 on one of the video labs. The video labs are incredibly boring and hard to stay awake in. His tests are average if you study. Labs are retarded and you only go cuz you have to. Dwight is an awesome guy though, and he cares a lot about astronomy. He is a pretty funny guy to in a dorky way.   - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1455- Astronomy - Dwight is alot of fun, he is monotone and therefore its hard to stay awake in class. My friends and I made fun of him to stay awake, but he really does care about astronomy, the poor man just doesn't realize that no one else does. This year he started using remotes to take attendance and really random quizes. Tests are hard and require a good deal of studying. I've studied at least 6 hours for all the tests and my lowest grade was an 83. The labs this year were really hard, they changed the material up and the TA Andreas is hard as crap to understand. Anyway, all this to say that Dr. Russell is nice and this class is good if you need a physics credit. Take world oceans if you just need a science credit.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - I'm actually sitting in class right now...so that should tell you something. We are watching a stupid video! Ok enough venting. This class is an easy science credit but don't be fooled by all the hype! Class is terribly boring and you definitely have to study hard for the test. Not only that but he often gives a review and not very much of the material is on the test. Russel is an all right guy but it annoys me that he trys to make everyone like astronomy when he knows no one really cares. So yes this class is easier than physics but it is definitely not a blow off.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:astronomy - i'm actually still in the class right now, but struggling. i'm an english major and math and science are pretty much my worst enemies, so i asked my academic mentor to put me in the easiest science there is, but that lady freakin lied to me! astronomy is pretty tough if your not a science person. if you are, i can kinda see how it'd be easier, but it's a hard class. so far, i've bombed the first 2 tests, but my lab grades are saving me. there's not really alot of work to do, but the test are insanely hard and the little review quizes he gives in class before tests don't give you a good idea at all about what is going to be on the tests. as a teacher, though, i've got to admit that Dr. Russel is a pretty awesome guy- he just happens to be teaching a really hard class.  - Grade In Class:D

Comments:Astronomy - Dwight's class was SO boring. But I love Dwight, what can I say. I also made up a really cool song about Mars to help me remember stuff for the final. Overall, you should study hard for each test but rely on a curve to get a good grade. The labs are easy. The only hard part is staying awake. I love Dwight!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - One of the easiest classes I have taken. I never really paid attention in class, but then again I took astronomy in high school. There are 4 exams and the final, but he drops your lowest exam grade. He usually curves the exams if the class average is low. The labs are soooo easy and at the most take an hour to complete. The overall lab grade is counted like an exam, so that was an easy A. He knows what he is talking about in class and does make the class fun with his sense of humor.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1425 - I dont know if it's just the class or his teaching. Its hard to stay awake, but he doesnt really take roll, just some in class questions every once in a while. This class isnt as easy as you think its going to be, but im sure there must be some way to pull off a B or even an A...  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1455 Astronomy - I have NO idea how I will end up. But this class was crazy. Some people pulled off Bs and As but i dont know how. It was confusing and i went to every class and had all As the semester before--and am struggling to pass this class... but you do get to drop one test grade; and labs are TOO bad  - Grade In Class:C+

Comments:1455 - Ugh. Astronomy is sooooo boring!! I wouldnt recommend taking this class unless you are REALLY interested in the physics and such of astronomy. It made me fall asleep almost every day!!! But, other than the crappy content, he's a pretty good prof if yuo pay attention and is really nice and extremely funny...looks like he belongs in Revenge of the Nerds.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1455 - Dr. Russell's class is one that you definitely want to take with friends. He's a really nice guy with an amazingly hilarious sense of humor! Do study for the tests, though. Your grade is based on 3 tests and an exam, some labs, and some quizzes that are pretty much worthless. Definitely a fun teacher, and you want to take really great notes. Again, take it with friends, and you cannot go wrong!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Dr. Russel's class is awesome and highly recomended. He reviews really well for our tests and makes sure we have all the material we need. His voice is a little monotone, but he has this great dry sense of humor. Great class.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:PHY 1455 - Astronomy. Enough said. It's sooooo boring! You have to actually study a lot for the tests, but otherwise, very little work. I hated the class and all you do in lab is computer work or watch a boring a** movie about space. Woohoo! I guess it is an easy A though.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1455 - Dr. Russell is great! I definatley recommend this class. You don't ever have homework and he gives a test review that helps alot! He's got a goofy sense of humor -- but he's funny. Lectures can get boring sometimes, but I highly recommend him and his class!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:I did crap for that class and got a B. Its really easy to make an A, but due to his lack of taking attendance, I hardly went. If you talk to him before his tests, he hands out a lot more information one-on-one. So, show up more than I did, and study a little more and you'll get that A in physics. Haha. Beat the Baylor system.

Comments:If you can take any science, TAKE THIS ONE!! Astronomy is so easy and actually enjoyable. Russell is a super nice guy and his typed notes really help for the test. You don't have to read if you can stay awake in class and the labs hardly take an hour--you watch videos and work with the "solar system" on the computer. GREAT CLASS

Comments:sometimes it is hard to pay attention during class because the lectures can be rather boring. you have to study hard for the tests. it helps so much to go and talk to him before the test to find out what is going to be on it. he tells you more one on one than to the whole class about tests. it's also good to go and talk to him about your tests after you get them back...it'll help you on the exam. plus if you're quick you can write down the questions that from your old tests and you'll know what to study for the exam. he is very concerned that everyone understands everything he is speaking about. the labs are easy but do take time. he doesn't grade them hard.

Comments:Astronomy is a great class. You need to read the chapters and really study for tests. Labs are challenging but enjoyable. Viewing sessions are a must!!! Great class!

Comments:He is a wonderful professor! I really recommend him for any class he teaches.