R. Earle Luck - Case Western Reserve University

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R. Earle Luck - Case Western Reserve University

Professor: R. Earle Luck

Department: Astronomy

College: Case Western Reserve University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: FSNA104
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very smart guy that knows lots about archaeoastronomy. However, lecture material often seemed unrelated to the assignments. Prof luck also assumes that his students know a bit more than they do with regards to basic astronomy or knowledge of ancient people. Attending class is important due to the 20% participation category of the grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ASTR201
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Tons of reading and lots of homework due every two weeks. Class is really boring, and he loves asking you some questions about music or movies older than your parents. He said that many students hate him, lol. Not really recommended, not easy to get an A and there is no A- policy in this school.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: FSNA104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Assigns a RIDICULOUS amount of reading.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: FSNA104
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Luck is a good professor, but his lectures don't help too much with the assigned work, but are still interesting. Show up to class regardless because there is a mysterious 20% "participation" category. There were a lot of short group presentations. He doesn't use blackboard, so you'll be in the dark about your overall grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: FSNA104
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's really a super smart guy but can be pretty hard to follow. Better if you know a little astronomy before you come, mythology comes in handy a lot too. Lots of constellations and rock circles. This dude has an epic presence and has probably been to space a few times. Definitely leader-of-the-galaxy material.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ASTR201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Look, if you want to learn about calendars, art, history, politics, and astronomy all in one class. This is it. The man is genius to say the least and I mean that seriously. I love his class even though he is tough. He is a supporter of the arts and shows that in his lectures, which is super cool. "Lemme ask you a question" 3

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: FSNA104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Does anyone know who Seven Macaw was? No? Does anyone know the astronomical background of Seven Macaw? Be ready for long, boring lectures with unending rhetorical questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: FSNA104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He knows what he is talking about and (archaeoastronomy) the class is very interesting, but when it comes to the papers and grading... he knows much more about astronomy and archaeology. Otherwise, a very enjoyable experience.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ASTR201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Crazy teacher.. I went into the class because I enjoy astronomy, after taking the class.. not really anymore. The class was really hard to follow. If you want to go into Luck's class, you have to know your astronomy before you sign up for his class. Luck basically assumes that you already know all the materials.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: FSNA204
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

[Archaeoastronomy] He's delightfully eccentric. Eloquent, thoughtful lectures ... but beware the rhetorical questions. Every other comment is worded as a rhetorical question to which the class has no possible frame of reference; but everyone learns to read his tone and nod in accordance with the projected answer. It's kind of hilarious.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ASTR202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He has a passion for astronomy...unfortunatly the class doesn't...The material was boring and he went very fast which made it difficult to follow. Hes insane and says "Neow" (now) a lot-kinda sounds like a really annoying cat. Also-could use a haircut.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ASTR202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of CWRU's most pleasantly insane professors. A joy to meet, even if I struggled in the class. Had I tried harder, I would have done well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ASTR201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I tried really hard to follow the lectures but in the end I had no clue what was going on.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ASTR203
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

(archaeoastronomy) Dude, the guy built a stone circle in his back yard, just so he could "confound future archaeologists"! The guy rocks, and the presentations are full of cool pictures.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ASTR
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

well lemme ask you a question...

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ASTR221
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ASTR203
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

[Archaeoastronomy] I liked the skeptical viewpoint. Assignments could be a little long or too open-ended though, but it definitely encouraged critical thinking. Seemed very interested in the subject matter.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ASTR221
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!

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