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Deniz Yavuz

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 7 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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PHYSICS 625
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
He always breaks complicated topics to small understandable points. Every session start with a cool historical point, and the discussion questions are great. HW is really helpful and reasonable. Very knowledgable professor in the field of optics.
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PHYS325 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He is my recommender. Amazing prof and very professional in optics.
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PHYS325 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
This was the second class taught by Prof. Yavuz that I've taken. Once again above average teaching and I highly recommend.
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PHYSICS 247
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He cares a lot about physics and gives solid lectures. He tries to make sure the students actually understand the material which is nice. Highly recommend.
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PHYS247 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He's a doll. His voice is really soothing to listen to. Good at explaining things
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Classes with Deniz Yavuz

CHEM 990

Research

1–15 credits

Supervised research course where students exhibit broad understanding of chemical principles, conduct independent research, and collaborate with investigators.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Tehshik YoonPupa Gilbert+78 more

No recorded grade history

PHYSICS 325

Optics

4 credits

Physics 325 covers classical and modern optics topics like imaging, lasers, and interferometry, reinforced by weekly laboratory experiments.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.62 GPA, 80.8% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.71 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.56 GPA, 74.1% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).

Deniz Yavuz

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
PHYSICS 545

Introduction to Atomic Structure

3 credits

Introduction to Atomic Structure covering the nuclear atom, hydrogen atom, Bohr-Sommerfeld and wave models, electron spin, QED effects, many-electron atoms, and laser cooling.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Deniz Yavuz

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
PHYSICS 799

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent Study is a graduate-level mentored research project in physics.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

Roman KuzminDeniz Yavuz+20 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample
PHYSICS 990

Research

1–12 credits

Research supervised by individual faculty members. Students formulate and plan original research, creating work that contributes to the field of physics.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Pupa GilbertIrena Knezevic+78 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027CHEM 990Research
Spring 2027PHYSICS 299Directed Study
Spring 2027PHYSICS 325Optics
Spring 2027PHYSICS 499Directed Study
Spring 2027PHYSICS 545Introduction to Atomic Structure
Spring 2027PHYSICS 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027PHYSICS 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027PHYSICS 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027PHYSICS 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027PHYSICS 799Independent Study
Spring 2027PHYSICS 990Research
Fall 2026CHEM 990Research
Fall 2026PHYSICS 625Applied Optics
Fall 2026PHYSICS 799Independent Study
Fall 2026PHYSICS 990Research

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