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Easy teacher and grader, but doesn't stick to deadlines, and often had to figure out myself when things would be due. Most stuff talked about in lecture isn't needed for the essay assignments. The assignments are pretty straightforward, and getting an A isn't hard, as long as you turn in something decent.Rate My Professors ↗
Very fun and interesting class. He had me wanting to take strong and detailed notes, despite the class not having midterms. Great speaker and decently fun writing assignments. Show up to class because there are short writing prompts every time, but they are quite easy. If you are interested in astronomy, you will enjoy this class and instructor.Rate My Professors ↗
Great professor, and I genuinely enjoyed his lectures. 5 writing assignments, but they are super easy, and the only reason I didn't get an A in this class was because I got a late penalty on an essay. There are in-class short writing assignments, so attend lectures. NO midterms and NO final. He is very engaging and explains things really well.Rate My Professors ↗
Imagine a professor who avoids grading his assignments until the last day of given instruction, does not respond to emails, and gives false information when talking about assignments directly. I think Dr. Heinz should keeping doing research, I don't doubt his skills, but he should certainly not be teaching. His performance his disappointing.Rate My Professors ↗
This class is pretty interesting and Professor Heinz is a good lecturer. You really have to go to class because he posts half of his lecture slides and the other half aren't on canvas. Also he shows a lot of videos and animations that are really helpful in class that aren't accessible outside. I recommend him, he's great.Rate My Professors ↗
He is interesting and enthused but his lectures do not prepare student well for the exams.Rate My Professors ↗
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Individual study for seniors completing theses for honors in the major as arranged with a faculty member; continuation ofASTRON 681.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Thesis is an individual study for seniors completing theses arranged with a faculty member, serving as a continuation of ASTRON 691.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed study projects for juniors and seniors as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced level mentored reading and research for graduate students in the Astronomy PhD program, focused on thesis work.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
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
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ASTRON 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ASTRON 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ASTRON 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ASTRON 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHYSICS 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 236 | The History of Matter in the Universe |
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 700 | Basic Astrophysics I |
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PHYSICS 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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