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Eric WILCOTS

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Raw average: 4.67/5 from 3 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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ASTRON 236
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Eric Wilcots is a blessing unto the UW-Madison astronomy department. He's an engaging lecturer since he cares deeply about the subject matter. Readings are semi-necessary since one midterm is written reflections on them, otherwise the second midterm is an easy speech to the class. Lovely class, highly recommend.
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ASTRO160 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Wilcots is a great prof that clearly loves the content he's teaching. There are 3 midterms and a poster at the end of the semester so study for the exams. Really interesting class!
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104 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Incredible professor. considered changing majors just to be able to learn more from him. made difficult topics easy and incredibly engaging. loved this class. go in for help and you'll have no issues.
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