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Fall 2026
Stellar Astrophysics
Covers stellar astrophysics, including radiation analysis, transfer theory, and the physics of stellar atmospheres, interiors, and evolution.
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Melinda Soares
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Historical reviews of Robert Mathieu: Homework is described as extremely tedious and time-consuming, requiring significant weekly effort. The final exam carries a 40% weight, contributing to the course's high difficulty.
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Prerequisites
Course mapASTRON 200 and (PHYSICS 241, 249,PHYSICS/E C E 235, or concurrent enrollment)
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Fall 2026Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of Thomas Beatty: Thomas Beatty is described as friendly and welcoming, with a teaching style that makes content easy to understand. His homework was difficult but prepared students for exams.
ROBERT MATHIEU is recorded teaching in Fall 2010, Fall 2014, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
THOMAS BEATTY is recorded teaching in Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Fall 2026Schedule loads here as you scroll.
| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 50 | 0 |
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews of Robert Mathieu: Robert Mathieu’s course is characterized by a heavy homework load and a final exam worth 40% of the grade. Reviewers disagree on his teaching style, with some finding him arrogant and others describing him as authentic and kind.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.06 GPA, 59.3% A/AB (n=54 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.18 GPA, 51.6% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.15 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=26 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Robert Mathieu: Homework is described as extremely tedious and time-consuming, requiring significant weekly effort. The final exam carries a 40% weight, contributing to the course's high difficulty.
Historical reviews of Robert Mathieu: Some reviewers found Mathieu’s attitude pompous and his grading uncompassionate, while others viewed him as truthful and fair provided they engaged with the material.
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Stellar Astrophysics
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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