Great teacher, had him freshman year and became a psychology major because of his class.

Great professor. Very helpful and approachable and extremely friendly. Very willing to help students and always wants to help build his students' interests.

He seemed like a really nice guy and i hate saying it but his class was really boring. He is really in to the biological aspects of psychology and his classes seemed more like biology than psychology. The class had the potential to be interesting but he kind of bored me to death and wasn't very interactive. His tests were somewhat hard, but fair.

I think psy 110 students have the wrong impression, no matter who you take 110 with its BORING. Dr. H's interests lie in neurological psychology, this topic is a whole different ballgame, he has amazing research and is very excited about physiological psychology. Professors are more interesting when they're actually interested in the topic, nice gu

if you enjoy psychology and are intelligent as well you will sorto like this class. I can definitely see people seeing his class as kinda boring. The only really bad thing is that the 4 tests are extremely specific and all of your grade but for the last 2 i studied only 2 days before and got an A. He will ignore you if you ask alot of question too

Study with the notes in one hand, and the book in the other. If there is anything that you do not understand on the notes then read about it from the book! You need to know all the notes! Since there is so much information, I liked studying ALL day the day before so it was fresh in my mind. I got an A on the first three tests that way.

I took this class in 2006 and this was the professor that definitely molded my view of biology and neuroscience. This guy is wicked smart and will help you, you just have to ask. Do not be afraid to take this class, its easy if you pay attention and do the work.

you need to go to class and take notes. if you do that and study the notes for the tests you will do good. you really wont need the book then unless you want to do extra..taking your own notes for the class does help. he is alil boring and talks slow but hes a great person!

He seems intelligent, but think Ben Stein and "Bueller? Bueller?" I really seem to have problems with professors who are dull and monotonous, and he most definitely is. However, he does seem smart and very educated in his topic, so I guess we'll just see how the rest of the semester plays out.

This class was a stuggle for me. I studied a lot but could not remember the minor details that are crutial if you want to pass the tests. The test are very specific which makes it extremely difficult. He's a real nice guy, very borning because he;s very monotone but always offers extra help to his students!

I heard the stories about Dr. H, and I was skeptical. Totally different story from me. I am really enjoying the class right now! Dr. Heidenreich is one of the nicest guys I have met; very cool to talk to after class. Knows his stuff well! This is who I want to be like when I get older! Take this class with THIS professor; he is like none other : )

Stay on top of the notes, even if you dont go to class. DO the EXTRA CREDIT if you are having a hard time. No quizes or homework, just tests, a final, and a makeup final for your lowest test grade. I read the notes over repeatedly until I memorized it, and I paid attention the diagrams that he uses from the book which he says in the notes what page

The guy is very smart. At times, there are some things that he doesn't explain well but trust me: ASK HIM ABOUT IT. He knows a lot about college students and he will explain it in a way that you will understand. ASK QUESTIONS, READ THE BOOK, TAKE NOTES, and you will be fine.

He is a pretty good teacher. Nothing too great but he knows his stuff. Tests aren't to bad, he curves them so that helps out a lot. Dont really need the text book. Notes are online. Do the Extra Credit because it helps out a lot.

Mr. H is a corky guy. The lecture notes are online, but you need to fill in some missing words every now and then. I thought the class was pretty easy, I'm getting an A. You just need to study and not blow it off even though it's an intro class. No homework, 4 tests and an optional final. He also offers extra credit, DO IT!!

Awesome teacher! Very open to his students, makes the notes available through PIP Printing. Tests are somewhat hard, and the lectures aren't the most exciting, but overall it was a good class

Heidenreich is a great teacher. You just have to have a developed sense of humor to understand him. He's very helpful if you just ask.

The class is not hard and neither is it very easy. You do have to study for the exams a good amount but the material is very interesting so studying should go well. He offers a ton of extra credit which can boost you up an entire letter grade! He's very helpful if you go and talk to him.

I hated physiological psych until I took it with him. He has an interesting sense of humor that you either get or you don't. Regradless he's extremely smart and really knows what he's talking about. Attendance is a must as he gives you all the notes during lecture and so is reading the book.

I had him for 263 and 367. Best two classes of college. Exams are hard but straightforward and if you go to class and study hard you can get an A. He's also pretty funny and makes the lectures interesting and relevant.

I was in a group of students who regularly sat in the front two rows. He interacted with us during class and made it interesting and enjoyable. He remembered me semesters later and even introduced himself to my mother when he saw us walking across the quad.

Great teacher! Loved him!

AMAZING teacher. He explains the material very well and you can tell he likes what he teaches. Uses good analogies to help you understand the topics. Didn't read the book at all. 4 tests that are multiple choice, fill in blank, and essay. Easy if you study. Extra credit is 3 article reviews worth up to 16 points!

Dr. Heidenreich is extremely intelligent, and willing to do anything to help his students understand this material. He realizes it's not easy stuff, and encourages his students to see him for extra help when they need it. 4 exams, no homework. Attendance is never taken, however it's required to do well. Definitely my favorite professor at ISU.

Material is hard (I mean it is neuropsych afterall) but he wants you to get it. Ask questions, come to class, no homework, so focus on understanding the material not just memorizing (but yeah there is memorization) and you will do fine. Way cuter with the beard.

He is incredibly intelligent and tries to word things in a way that will be clear to everyone. He puts up his notes on the projector, and that is (mostly) what the exams are on. Exams are multiple choice and fill in the blank (psychopharmacology also has an essay). Take his classes if you have a chance!

I found the material to be interesting, but Dr. Heidenreich is very monotone. The lecture is an hour and 15 minutes long and you MUST write everything down that he says. Tests are nearly impossible to get an A on. You HAVE to work for it. I studied so hard and never got any higher than a B. Content is interesting, teacher is extremely difficult.

A really smart, intelligent guy who passes his knowledge or neuroscience to his fellow students. If you are not into neuroscience or have any interest, I recommend to change your class and take something easy. His tests are really challenging and must put time to study.

He's the bestest

He is a very intelligent professor who teaches the course because he knows the information so well. You must attend lectures and take good notes to do well. The tests are hard but I received high A's on all of them after studying for a good amount of time. It is time consuming but doable and worth it.

his lectures can be very hard to pay attention to but if you go to class and take down the notes he puts up on the screen you will do fine. make notecards out of the notes and theres no way you won't get an A in the class. he curves the tests and if you get to know him he's actually hilarious. book can be helpful but definitely don't need to get it

He is an incredibly intelligent professor and was very helpful whenever I went to him for questions. He teaches material that is somewhat different than other psychology courses, and his lectures can be a bit confusing but he was always ready to help clarify. Additionally, while there were not assignments other than 4 tests, reading the book helped

The textbook is part of the homework. So dont buy the hard copy. He grades his tests using his own scale but he will share the scale with you. Can be boring but not too difficult

I took 263 with Professor H and really enjoyed it!!! You have to show up for class because everything from class is on the exams. If you take good notes and study, youll do just fine! The content is super interesting and hes really funny. Great class and favorite Psych professor Ive had so far!

Hard class, but he's a cool guy

Dr. H is great. The class can be dry so ask questions. Let me say it again--ASK QUESTIONS!!! He is super knowledgeable but you HAVE to seek him out for help. Reading the book before class helps, but exams are literally the notes. STUDY AT LEAST 2-3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE. Take it seriously and you will get a B. Take it to heart and get an A.

He is very lecture heavy, so I recommend attending all the classes as anything he discusses in length will definitely be on the exam. He had review sessions manly for the purpose of answering questions that people had on the material, and he did offer some extra credit opportunities. He was a good professor, but you have to listen and put work in.

This class is made up of only lectures and 4 exams. The material is difficult, but if you put in work and ask questions/go to office hours then it is manageable. Dr. Heidenreich is really willing to work with students one-on-one and that helped me tremendously so I really encourage that for others. Study groups/ friends are also very helpful!

Great teacher! Material is difficult and youre expected to understand it but exams are reasonably paced.

GO TO CLASS, you won't pass if you don't. Dr. H, is incredibly smart and is willing to help IF YOU ASK. He treats this class like a grad class almost so take in your later PSY years if you can. The material is interesting but very hard. Only 4 tests, you HAVE TO STUDY HARD. This class was a headache but very rewarding.

Dr. H is a great professor. PSY 263 contains hard material and it does take a lot of studying, paying attention, and attending class. My biggest advice is to reach out to him outside of class for extra help. He is really easy to talk to outside of class and truly wants you to know what is going on and he is more than willing to help.

Dr. Heidenreich is a well-rounded individual who does care for his students. His course is hard, not because of the professor, because of the content. Neuroscience is really hard. Take it or leave it. It is a mandatory course for some majors, so get book smart on anatomy, biology and psychology. Course is made up of four exams and seven E.C. :)

Everyone exaggerates the difficulty of this class. Having background in anatomy & physiology helps. Pay attention in class & take notes. Read the chapter if you need a concept explained more. I reread my notes for an exam 3x over as my only study time & received a 95%. Plus, he changes the grading scale to be easier (85%=A)