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 Bridget K
•Sep 3, 2017
This has been my favuorite course so far! Really interesting and totally challenging.
By josé m
•Sep 7, 2021
Acquisition of basic and necessary knowledge for any lover of astronomy. Thank you.
By Maliha
•Sep 3, 2020
This course was really exciting, it was very helpful in exploring our solar system.
By Mauro G
•Apr 30, 2017
Thanks to the instructor I enjoyed this course a lot. Waiting to the next one, ciao
By antonio l
•Dec 3, 2024
Uno de los mejores cursos de Coursera, aunque el contenido está un poco obsoleto.
By Peter O
•Jul 15, 2019
The course was so good, that I forgive Mike Brown for killing my favorite planet.
By Steve B
•Sep 3, 2017
Fascinating subjects presented brilliantly by Mike Brown (and his two colleagues)
By Sayali P
•Jul 13, 2021
beautiful and very informative. Thankyou Mike Brown for these amazing 9 weeks!
By Allan E
•May 24, 2017
Fantastic. I never knew that the formation of the solar system was so complex.
By Dora A
•May 24, 2020
Very interesting and very professional! Enjoyed immensely and learnt so much.
By Syed M A
•Apr 12, 2019
Best teacher and wish every earth science students to learn from him. Thanks
By Frank C
•Mar 1, 2024
exceptional instructor; wonderful course.....loved section on comets most!
By Johan G
•Apr 3, 2017
Great stuff to learn and teached by one of the greatest mind of our decade.
By Arun K D
•Nov 6, 2024
Thanks a lot Mike Brown Sir. Very enriching course by a wonderful Teacher.
By Arun A J
•Jul 27, 2021
Excellent lecture and explaning by Mike Brown and his fellow colleagues.
By PHAN T T H
•Nov 14, 2024
okiiiii, wonderfullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
By Vikrant K
•Feb 11, 2021
I loved the course. It was immensly insightful and learning experience.
By Mitchell R
•Aug 27, 2020
Material was interesting, challenging and the lectures always watchable
By Alexandra R
•Jun 16, 2018
Great course, nicely taught and regularly updated. It taught me a lot.
By Gary L
•Aug 28, 2020
I learned so much with this course. I thank you for the opportunity.
By Alexandre N
•May 11, 2016
Excellent to view and understand our solar system and its evolution
By Hugo A V
•Jan 5, 2018
Excellence is in the simplicity with which they provide knowledge!
By Sara B
•Jun 8, 2017
Awesome! Challenging & thought-provoking, with excellent teaching!
By Iolanthe S
•May 5, 2022
Mike Brown is an incredibly entertaining and informative lecturer
By PRIYANKA B S
•Aug 3, 2021
Absolutely brilliant course. Great teaching and amazing material.