Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Science of the Solar System by Caltech
About the Course
and geology to understand the latest from Mars, comprehend the outer solar system, ponder planets outside our solar system, and search for
habitability in our neighborhood and beyond. This course is generally taught at an advanced level assuming a prior knowledge of
undergraduate math and physics, but the majority of the concepts and lectures can be understood without these prerequisites. The quizzes and
final exam are designed to make you think critically about the material you have learned rather than to simply make you me...
Top reviews
CE
Mar 3, 2020
Learning facilitated by good lecturing, well prepared lectures and excellent quizzes.Lecturer Mike Brown, enthusiastic about his subject, generous in sharing his knowledge, humorous, and honest.
PK
May 24, 2019
The lectures are engaging and replete with thought provoking material. Professor Brown's in depth knowledge of the field and his passion for planetary science aroused an everlasting curiosity.
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By David J P O
•Aug 17, 2020
This course is beyond my level, but I really appreciate the hard work they have done in putting this course
By Edu
•Nov 26, 2020
This course is really interesting. I think it's really good. There is never a boring moment in this class.
By Florent B
•Mar 8, 2020
Tons of interesting unknown facts about the planetary science, with a very pedagogic and fun presentation!
By Dave P
•Jan 10, 2023
It was nice to learn about what we currently know about our solar system. A lot has changed in 45 years!
By Isabel G
•May 16, 2016
This course is amazing! Professor Mike Brown is great at what he does, and everything is well explained.
By Marcos S G
•Apr 13, 2016
Fantastic teacher, amazingly well-prepared contents. It's incredible that they are doing this for free.
By Abdallah A
•Jan 9, 2021
Incredible course, very informative and fun, Prof. Mike Brown and all the guest lecturers are amazing.
By Damien S
•Jun 19, 2017
Mike Brown is an excellent and funny lecturer, and I learned something interesting from every lecture.
By Jackie K
•Oct 13, 2019
Interesting enough that you'll forgo whatever you're watching on Netflix and finish in about 2 weeks.
By Charles B
•Apr 4, 2022
The course has been challenging. I had to use discipline to follow and complete the assignments.
By Ahmed O A
•May 31, 2016
The hardest and the most amazing course i have ever taken.
Thank you Prof.Mike for this chance :)
By michael p
•Jul 26, 2021
Excellent course but the tests are challenging for someone who( like me) has a weak background.
By Michael L
•Nov 28, 2020
Challenging, informative and led by an engaging Professor who is clearly excited by the topic.
By miguel a g a
•Aug 16, 2017
I great great course, full of new data and theories. Thabks the team for their thorough work.
By Tracy M
•Aug 11, 2020
I really enjoyed doing this course.I learned a lot.I would recommend this course to others!!
By shakib C
•Mar 15, 2018
This course is really outstanding. Thank you, Professor Mike. I'm pleased to learn from you.
By Alejandro D
•Mar 4, 2018
Awesome! Highly recommended to anyone interested in astronomy. Thank you Prof. @plutokiller!
By Rima A
•Aug 4, 2020
This class is awesome ! even for someone who previously never learn about planetary science
By Andrew C
•May 5, 2018
Really excellent material from a leading expert in the field. I really enjoyed this course!
By Sebastián S P
•Mar 18, 2018
Amazing! I've enjoyed very much the course and Mike's explanations. He is a great teacher!
By Hugh G
•Dec 10, 2020
Very enjoyable -- learned a lot -- a real privilege to learn from a leader in the field.
By Vivien S
•Sep 8, 2020
Extremely good professor!! I learned so much! It was a pleasure to complete this course!
By midgic e
•Jul 2, 2016
This is a fantastic course. Professor Brown does an amazing job presenting the material.
By Vincenzo C
•Mar 9, 2021
The best course with the best teacher. Excellent Education. Thank you so much Coursera
By Ricardo d L
•Aug 5, 2019
Very clear and complete course even for beginners with no background. Dr Brown rocks!