Dedicated to his craft, and definitely quite passionate about the course as well. Hydroscience is not an easy course by any means, but what you get out of it is definitely what you put in I would say. Just keeping up with lectures and discussions will get you a long way I would say, and Professor Loheide is always willing to offer support!Rate My Professors ↗
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Steven Loheide
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I learn next to nothing in lectures because he doesn't go in depth. Since there is also no textbook, the class relies heavily on discussion (lab) sections to go in depth with topics, but that is rarely any help because each discussion there is also a quiz and a presentation. Homeworks each week take 5+ hours to complete which is ridiculous.Rate My Professors ↗
Homework and tests were tough. Do the HW and you should be fine in the class. Wish keys were made for the assignments. Caring professor. Great lectures that were engaging. Tests are comprehensive rather than plug and chug. Try to find extra practice tests to go through. Recommend getting the textbook he lists in the syllabus, it helps.Rate My Professors ↗
Steve is a great professor and the content of his course was very interesting. He expects a fair amount of work from his students, and the exams were fairly challenging as well. If you're looking to receive a high grade, you'll need to put in the work for it.Rate My Professors ↗
It seemed as if his expectations were too high for an intro level course. He graded very strictly from strict guidelines that were not always made clear to the class.Rate My Professors ↗
Steve was a great help. I used to look forward to seeing him and chatting toward the end of the semester. Respect him by paying attention and asking questions in lecture and he will do the same in making time to go over things with you when you have questions. Always with a smile and a laugh. Hope to have him againRate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Steven Loheide
Honors in Research
1–3 creditsCIVENGR 489 is an undergraduate honors research course where students conduct projects under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Special Topics in Hydrology
1–3 creditsCIVENGR 619 covers special topics in hydrology, with content varying by offering.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.78 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.86 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIndependent Study
1–9 creditsCIVENGR 699 is an independent study course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleMaster's Research or Thesis
1–9 creditsCIVENGR 790 is a Master's research or thesis course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Pre-dissertator's Research
1–9 creditsCIVENGR 890 is a supervised research course for pre-dissertator students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CIVENGR 919 covers current research and literature review in theoretical and applied fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026Thesis
1–12 creditsCIVENGR 990 is a thesis course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Advanced Independent Study
1–9 creditsAn advanced independent study course in civil engineering conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2023 · limited sampleResearch
1–12 creditsENVIRST 990 is an independent research and writing course fulfilling thesis or dissertation requirements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Independent Study
1–3 creditsOffering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleMaster's Research or Thesis
1–9 creditsA graduate research or thesis course conducted under faculty supervision for Geological Engineering MS students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Pre-dissertator's Research
1–9 creditsSupervised research for PhD candidates in Geological Engineering preparing for dissertation work.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis
1–9 creditsGLE 990 is a research and thesis course for PhD students in Geological Engineering conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Independent Work
1–3 creditsGLE 999 is an independent work course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Recorded teaching history
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | CIVENGR 489 | Honors in Research |
| Fall 2026 | CIVENGR 619 | Special Topics in Hydrology |
| Fall 2026 | CIVENGR 699 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | CIVENGR 790 | Master's Research or Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CIVENGR 890 | Pre-dissertator's Research |
| Fall 2026 | CIVENGR 919 | Seminar-hydraulic Engineering and Fluid Mechanics |
| Fall 2026 | CIVENGR 990 | Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CIVENGR 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | GLE 699 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | GLE 790 | Master's Research or Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | GLE 890 | Pre-dissertator's Research |
| Fall 2026 | GLE 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | GLE 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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