Great class. Prof Heynen has a ton of energy and rocks the house.

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Fun class if you're liberal, gives a review before each exam and if you are there for that you are pretty much guaranteed an A, just read what he goes over during review, gives five random one page in class essays that make up 25% of the final grade, you just have to be there and write something and you will get the points

Dr. H is one of the best teachers I have had here at UGA. If you must take a Geography, he is the one to take it with! If you go to class and study a little bit, you should have no problem pulling an "A!"

There is really no need to read the text, since the tests basically come from the lectures and the keywords in the book (and he goes over the words/ideas you need to know before the test). Had five random writing assignments to check attendance. He was a really funny, energetic, interesting guy who obviously loves his subject. Recommended.

Attendance is mandatory in that he gives random quizzes, but he doesn't actually call roll or anything. Notes/lectures are pretty straightforward and he goes over stuff before the tests. The text is good to have, but you might manage without. Fun guy, tries to make it interesting. Take him if you can.

A young, intelligent, and enthusiastic professor. Someone who is truly passionate about their work. I give him high marks and would strongly reccomend his class.

I was worried about this class at first since I added it late, but Heynen was very helpful. His lectures aren't too bad. He gives 5 random 1-pg writing assignments to check attendance - if you write anything, you'll get the points. He tells you almost exactly what will be on the test - study that and bold words and you're golden. He curves, too! :)

Heynen is very interested in what he teaches, so that is good but class tended to be boring and I felt that I could have learned the exact same material just by reading my book. He does give random writing assignments that can help your grade, so attending class is pretty important. Overall it was a good class, and I came out with an A.

he is a really good teacher and enjoys the subject. yeah his lectures are random and boring but still helpful. curves test, and tells u wahts on them. have many test based off attendancee. really great class enjoyed it and him

This is the kind of class that you take because it's an easy A, but then you end up learning so much. And it's stuff that actually matters; stuff that I still use today. Very passionate about what he teaches, and def passes some of that on to students. I had absolutely no interest in the environment b4 this class. Heynen is great. Take this class!

His tests are more like choose the best answer rather than just one correct choice on the test. I had trouble with it, make sure you do the reading, go to class, and sit in front in order to pay attention the day before the test. He is a pretty cool teacher

Not sure what all the whiners are on about! This was a really good course and Professor Heynen was great.

Heynen is a great lecturer. He helps you as much as possible! He helps you when you have too much to handle on a test week. He is very flexible with you. His class was more enjoyable than most. GREAT teacher. Only 3 tests, highly recommended! A+++++ rating :D

One of the best professors I've had! He makes you think outside of the box, and not just memorize what's in the book! VERY easy multiple choice tests. Study what's in the book, understand the content and you will do great! I received an A+ in this class (and English is my second language). Great professor, and great class!

I took this last year so late on posting but I really liked Prof Heynen. He let the class lecture flow with interest of students which sometimes took us longer to cover everything in book, but was more interesting than other classes I've taken. Great class and I completely suggest taking it if he teaches again.

Heynen is really cool and tries to make the class better, but the material is boring. No group projects or papers, just lectures and 3 tests including final. Not difficult, but do come to class to get 5 pop quizzes- really easy, just to prove you were there. Overall boring, but an easy class with good professor. Book helps.

He's awesome and soooo laid back! Go into class the day before the exam and he goes over the test by telling you the stuff you need to know. 5 random writing assignments but they are super easy. I highly recommend this class!

Heynen is a great teacher. He's passionate about what he teaches and tries to keep the class engaged during lectures. The lectures don't really pertain to the tests but go to class for the 5 in-class writing assignments. Don't need to read. Just study the key words he lists in class and the review he does before the test and you should be fine.

I took this class to fulfill a culture credit and was pleasantly surprised. Heynen is a wonderful guy who is truly knowledgable and compassionate about what he teaches, yet he is fair in all of his assignments/work. Do weekly online homework and pay attention in class to make a solid A. Not a lot of notes/busy work, class is very interesting.

Heynen is a great teacher who is really into what he teaches. He has great lectures and loves student participation. As long as you study the terms for the tests and are there for his in-class reviews, you will do fine. Also, ALWAYS do the homework. He's great, and I highly recommend him as a teacher.

Professor Heynen was great. He goes over the tests the class before you take them. Homework is extremely easy and helps a lot being that it is worth 45% of your overall grade. There are 5 random in class writing assignments also. He does not want to see anyone do bad. He curved all three of our exams.

His motto is that he wants everyone to get an A in his class, and he lives up to that motto by making sure this "A" is easily attainable for those who do the two simple tasks of going to class and doing the weekly assigned homework which takes on average 20 minutes. Highly recommend him!

He is a super good dude who makes it very clear he wants everyone to get an A. There are three tests and the class before the test is a review session where he basically tells you what is on it. There's no attendance but there are a few random in-class assignments so it's better just to show up. You can tell he really cares about what he teaches.

Attendance is 10% of your grade (in class writing assignments) There are 3 tests, no final and he reviews what's on the test beforehand. He truly wants everyone to get an A. He rambles quite a bit though, so if you're going to go to class plan on having something else to work on.

Dr. Heynen is a funny guy. His lectures are really difficult to sit through though because he just rambles. Go to every class though because 10% of your grade is in-class writing assignments. Easy A if you study what he tells you to study.

His lectures are boring, but go to class because he does 5 random in-class writing assignments. If you're in class, you will make a 100 on them because "there is no right or wrong answer" he says. Tests are easy and he tells you exactly what's on them. Rent the book to get the key terms for the tests and to review for the tests. Heynen is a gem!

Heynen was easily one of my favorite professors. He listened to what students had to say and encouraged class participation. He rambles a bit, so his lectures can be hard to follow, but he is a really caring and neat guy. The tests were super easy and the homwork was easier. This is an easy A if you just try a little.

Heynen is a real cool dude. Super nice and passionate about what he does. I honestly skipped class a lot and still ended with an A. Do the reading and go to classes right before tests and you will be totally fine. Just make sure you show up enough so you don't miss the in class writings, they're grade boosters. He's willing to work with you.

easy class, homework is a lot of your grade and takes 5 minutes a week

This class is a very easy A. He even says that he gives out more A's than most of his colleagues. Attendance really isn't mandatory but there are 5 really easy pop essays throughout the semester so you can kinda gauge when you'll have one. Powerpoints are posted online so you can study very easily for the tests since they come straight from them.

10 homework assignments online, questions that have 5 multiple choice options with 6 tries--impossible not to get a 100. And that's 30% of your grade, practically free. He goes over the test the day before. But he randomly gives writing assignments in class--they're easy 100s but you have to be there.

Very easy A. Homework is online and gives you 6 tries to answer questions with 5 or less choices. Tests were pretty easy as well as long as you paid attention maybe 3 times per unit. He does in class writings that are worth 10% of your grade but he says himself there are "no wrong answers", just be in class for them. Chill class, highly recommend.

He did an amazing job making Human Geography accessible to beginners while also very interesting. Clear grading criteria. Definitely cares about students. Would take again.

Heynen was an easy A. Class was completely pointless, you only need the book for definitions. He reads over the test questions as a review the class before the test. Attendance isn't mandatory but he gives random "essays" in class (super easy- you just have to write something for credit). Would recommend

I didn't like the class as much as I personally liked him! He's hilarious and is very passionate about the subject. He gives an outline before each test, but I still found them to be a bit on the difficult side. But, in all, it was a pretty good class and I would take it again.

This guy is great! It's already a fun subject and he makes it so interesting. I respect him and his work.

There are pop 5 writing assignments each semester. As long as you are in class and write something on the paper, you will get a 100. The tests are online and super easy

5 in class writing assignments (basically attendance checks, write your name and something down and you get 100) and 3 online tests (havent taken any notes and got all A's)... just show up to class and use it as a study hall and youll get an A with 0 effort... he says "my goal is for everyone to come to class and get an A"

Professor Heynen was a cool guy. His lectures were long and sometimes hard to keep along with but he tries his best to keep you as interested as he could. 3 tests and 5 in-class writing assignments that are given at random. If you come to class, its an easy A.

TAKE THIS CLASS! There are five in class writing assignments which are random. He always has manila folders sitting out if there is a writing assignment. Its one page front and you can literally write anything and get full credit. There are 3 online tests with all of the answers online. EASY A

FAVORITE PROFESSOR! never had a teacher that wants his students to do well more than Heynen! he goes out of his way to make sure you know that your participation is accounted for and that he wants everyone to do well. he is passionate about what he is teaching and relates his teachings back to his students. tests are easy. no homework. take Heynen!

God bless this man I don't think a single person payed attention to him all semester long but he still gave out A's like candy. There are 5 random in class writing assignments and I got 100s on all of them. AND all of the tests are online and super easy. NO FINAL!!!!!!!!!!

This was by far the easiest class I've ever taken. There were 3 tests that you take online for 75% of your grade, and 5 random writing assignments for the other 25% that you really just have to write something that makes some sort of sense to get credit.

Awesome teacher super chill Tests online, only 5 pop writing assignments for attendance.

Class is SUPER easy. 3 tests online, 5 in class writing assignments, no final. You dont really need to even pay attention during the lectures, most people would be doing other homework or watching netflix during. Highly recommend if you need a painfully easy A

He's such a cool person & the class is so easy. Tests are online and you don't need a textbook, what else can you ask for? There are 5 pop-up quizzes which overall are 25% of your grade but as long as you show up and turn something in, you can easily get an A+ in here. Strongly recommend taking this class.

Best professor ever. 3 online tests, and 5 random writing assignments are all of your grades. Also theres no final.

His tests are online and open notes. There's no cumulative final, and no textbook, so all you need to worry about are the powerpoints. I would go to class just to be sure you get all the pop-easays, but if you just try on those you'll get a 100. Super easy class, would definitely recommend if you need the credit.

His exams are online and they're easy if you pay attention in class. He goes over the exam the day before the exam. Don't miss his pop quizzes (attendance purpose) because those can really make or break your grade.

Took this class as a general requirement and loved it. Heynen puts learning ahead of grades and it really shows in the class as he forces you to think for yourself without consequences grade wise. Great guy all around and cares for his students.

Had him for geog 1101, amazing professor! Super easy class to take. Very lecture heavy and has occasional pop quizzes so make sure you pay attention! 3 exams throughout the class, no final.

Very nice guy and really easy going. 5 random writing assignments throughout the class so attendance is kinda mandatory. The tests are harder than they should be for what we actually talk about in class but definitely doable.

He's an enthusiastic teacher, but hypes his tests up to be easier than they actually are. I made an A on them but could have easily done worse if it wasn't for knowing someone who had the class before me. The in class writing assignments are an easy way to get 100s as long as you attend every class.

I had world geography with Nik. He's a great professor, and it's a fun class. Even though it's a lecture class, it's important to come because there are quizzes and pop writing assignments. No textbooks for the class, just readings that are posted online. Overall great class!

I took GEOG 1101 with Nik and really enjoyed his class. I have enjoyed this class as well. There are no exams, just map & reading quizzes which are super easy. The hardest part about this class was the travelogue project. It's very time consuming so make sure you start it early and it won't seem as bad. Highly recommend him to anyone!

Nik was a good professor! He was really passionate about the subject, and this class was fairly easy. Some questions on tests, however, were worded badly and about things we didn't really talk about in class. Attendance isn't mandatory, and this class has basically no homework. Just study a day or two before the test and you'll be fine!

Professor Heynen is a really cool guy. This class is one of the easiest I have taken. There aren't any tests, just map and reading quizzes and then at the end of the semester you have a travelogue paper. Lectures can be a bit boring sometimes but if you want an easy A take him!

You get what you put in. Assuming you show up to class half regularly you'll be guaranteed an A. No test, just map quizzes, attendance checks, and one final project. He talks about some pretty interesting stuff if you take the time to listen, but most just watch netflix. Totally up to you, again no tests. Super chill class

Didn't listen to a single lecture and I have a 100 in the class. He gives weekly quizzes or writing assignments that are so easy. If there is a spot for his class, you won't regret taking it.

Mr. Heynen is a very caring man and will do anything to help his students in the class room. If you are looking for an easy A and a good time take this class trust me.

Literally the easiest class I have ever taken. If you need a class to boost your GPA this is it. Prof Heymen alternated between a 5 multiple choice question current news quiz, map quiz, or 300 word writing assignment. No zooms or in person classes, and just one final project at the end!

Easiest class I've ever taken. Didn't listen to one lecture and only did bare minimum on assignments including the final project and got a n A+. Take Heynen if you have the chance. Easy GPA boost.

I loved his class! Nik is a sweet person who cares a lot about what he teaches. I learned so much in his class. The workload is light, and as long as you go to class and stay on top of deadlines, you will do well. We had three exams, five map quizzes, and five short writing assignments.

Heynen is a great professor if you need to fulfill a humanities credit. He has surprise writing assignments, so it's definitely not a class you can skip all the time. Map quizzes and exams are easy, and there's no final exam. He is not accessible outside of class through email and lectures are boring, but overall a solid and easy class if you go.

I have learned so much from this class, and I think the lectures are so interesting. So interesting, that I hope to participate in Heynen's study away program at Sapelo Island. This class is not difficult, just memorize the slides and show up to class. There are pop up writing assignments but if you go to class- instant 100.

Mr. Heynen genuinely cares about the subject matter and is just a great person overall. He has 5 in-class writing assignments through the year but will tell you at the start of class if you have one that day. Map quizzes are in person and are free 100's, tests are also in person and I would suggest just studying the day before.

Dr. Heynen is extremely knowledge and very passionate in what he teaches. He truly wants his students to learn about the material. He loves when students engage with him during class. Tests are very straightforward, he does a comprehensive review day before the tests. Not for my major, but definitely learned a good amount in this class. Nice guy.

Only class I never skipped this semester bc hes interesting. 5 random writings but he hints when and they're at the end of class so ppl can tell you when to come in on the groupme. Goes over every question on test the class before so attend the review sessions. Map quizzes are over the easiest countries & i've never done the readings and have an a.

Take for an easy A. Dr. Heynen is a good lecturer and covers all the test material the class before the test. Try to attend the lectures because he has 5 random in-class writing assignments during the course of the semester.

We never had homework in this class even though the syllabus and first day of class said so. 5 random pop papers throughout the semester to keep attendance up but they are the easiest A ever + they are 20% of your grade. Tells what is exactly going to be on the test the class before so rushes studying a little but tests themselves were all easy.

I enjoyed Dr. Heynen's class. Map quizzes and tests were in person. The day before the test he would basically tell you everything that's on it. He posted lectures to ELC but you have to go to class because he does random writing assignments, but they are easy. Overall I recommend it for an easy A while learning interesting concepts along the way.

A true king. In World Geography, there are 5 map quizzes, 5 writing assignments (he does not give the date, so you pretty much have to go to class everyday), and 3 tests. Everything is straight-forward and he definitely wants you to succeed in his class. Would highly recommend!

3 tests for 20% of grade each, no final. At the test review he basically tells you everything to know for the test (all mult. choice and T/F). 5 map quizzes for 4% of grade each, 5 easy in-class writings for 4% each. Have to come to class bc you don't know when writings are. If you miss an assignment, your A is gone, which is what happened to me.

Nik is an amazing guy, and this is a life changing course. Graded on a final essay and journal entries. Class mainly consisted on reading discussions and service learning work. You HAVE to read the assigned reading, but they are interesting (for the most part) and you really get a lot out of the class conversations.

Very laid back professor and is relatable and tries to get to know his students. There are random writing assignments in class but they are very easy and just need proper explanation. Lets you know the info on test the class before test day. I think there was extra credit. no final. Good class.

Dr. Heynen is one of the best professors. His lectures are funny and are not long. His map quizzes are short and easy, and his tests are easy if you somewhat pay attention in class. Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you miss one of his surprise writing assignments, you can drop a whole letter grade. All in all great, just show up and you're good.

Wasn't the most demanding course, he understand it wasn't a very important class, but still taught in a way where you would learn a lot. Very lecture heavy, particpation and outside work not needed. Tests are easy.

This class was very interesting and relatively easy. There are random in-class writing assignments that you have to be present for, but they are easy, and he mentions it at the beginning of class if there is one. My only complaint is that Professor Heynen is not really accessible outside of class, so don't expect a response to any emails you send.

Hes very knowledgeable and you learn a lot from him!

He's the best professor I have had at UGA. There's 5 map quizzes that are very easy, 5 random writing assignments (DO NOT MISS- or its 5 points off of your overall grade, and you have to have a valid excuse to make them up), and 3 tests that are almost identical to the PowerPoints.

Great professor and I enjoyed his class. 5 critical writing assignments randomly throughout the semester so I recommend going to class. 5 map quizzes and 3 exams all very easy. Exams are word for word from PowerPoints. He also tells you exactly what's on the exam in the review in the class before exam.

He is so funny and fun to learn from. He has so many cool life experiences and keeps the class very interesting. He doesnt take attendance, but he does have random writing assignments for a grade so attendance does matter. Hes great and my new favorite professor at UGA!

Dr. Heynen is great! He makes his lectures interesting and gets students involved. His grading is clear, with 3 tests being 60% of your grade, 5 map quizzes being 20%, and 5 critical writing assignments (attendance checks), being the last 20%. Tests and quizzes online on eLC. Cannot recommend enough! Even though attendance is optional, go to class!

Nik is super easy, I don't exaggerate when I say it's one of the easiest classes I've taken and I've recommended it to anyone I know that needs a gen ed credit. He gives the answers to the tests, map quizzes are online and open note, writing assignments are graded for completion; 5 writing assignments are taken as attendance. He gifts you an A

Such a chill guy. Honestly, I never paid attention in class and did well. Writing assignments are easy (they don't have a wrong or right answer). He goes over everything you need to know for exams (like exact facts). Exam questions are simply worded and are basically straight from the ppts (he posts these too)

Show up for surprise assignments. That is how he gets kids to class. Other than that his class was a breeze.

Great professor. Class is made up of a few easy map quizzes, in class writing assignments, and 3 tests; there is no final. You do have a reading for every class, but what you need to know from the readings for the tests are usually on the powerpoints. He also basically tells you the questions on the test the class before.

I absolutely LOVED this class. I am not a big fan of history, geography, or anything of the sort. However, he made it so interesting and engaging. I had an 8 am and he made it worth the lack of sleep. He is very funny, understanding, and kind.

pop quizzes in class 5 times throughout semester so you should go to class, everything else is easy and hes a really nice guy

I would 100% recommend him for anyone needing a Geography credit. Super nice man inside and outside of the class room as far as I can tell. Lectures were interesting and he made them very engaging. Grade is made up of 10 map quizzes, 5 in class writing assignments in which he gives the prompt, and 3 tests.There is no final. Again,100% recommend!

Attendance is mandatory because he randomly gives writing assignments in class(free 100 but you have to be there). Tests are easy and come straight from the PowerPoints.

Easy class but you need to attend class because of the random in class writing assignments. Besides that he was great and I would take this class again.

He is really passionate about what he is teaching. There were two movies we watched in class that I found extremely interesting. I advise to go to class and listen, because there are critical writing assignments that are not scheduled for certain days. They are easy to do, so no worries on that. The test are exactly what is talked in class. Easy A!

This was an 8am class for me and it is not bad at all. You are graded off of map quizzes, three exams, and 5 written assignments. Do attend class because the written assignments are a surprise and there are no make ups. A very easy A and Professor Heynen is a funny and cool dude. Not a terrible 8am class.

Dr. Heynen was great! Attendance wasn't mandatory but he did random critical writing assignments. He was really enthusiastic about this information and seemed to know what he was talking about. He wanted students to engage in conversations but since it was an 8 am not many did. Easy class take it if you need a requirement!

Professor is a cool guy. This class was basically a study hall for me as I was just attending for the random writing assignments(free 100s) and not really paying attention. Also the tests were online and straight from the powerpoints which he posts on elc. Free A.

One of the easiest classes I've ever taken. Class isn't 100% optional because he does random attendance checks. He's very passionate about his teaching. Before each exam, he goes over basically every question on the exam that is taken online through elc. Map quizzes are extremely easy. Check the syllabus so you dont forget important due dates.

Dr. Heynen was a good professor, and the content in this class was pretty straightforward. He does 5 pop quizzes a semester as a way of grading attendance, but they are not worth much of the overall grade, and they are simple. The tests are also easy. Definitely a good choice to fill a core requirement!

Dr. Heynen was a great professor! He made waking up at 8 am totally worth it. He was so funny and caring. He made learning enjoyable.

Super chill dude. Class is very very easy. Really don't have to work at all to receive an A.

Attendance is optional, but he does do a few in-class writings to get people to show up. Tests are all online. Super easy class, and there's no reason you shouldn't get an A if you show up to class sometimes. I had it at 8am first semester of freshman year and never went.

Easiest Class. 3 exams all answers on his slides.

TAKE THIS MAN! He gives occasional in class writing assignments, 5 map quizzes, and 3 tests. He is so kind and very forgiving. I forgot to take a quiz, missed one of the writing assignments because I skipped class, would have ended with an A-, but he gave me credit for the map quiz when I told him my situation which gave me an A. Love him!

Take his class. So easy and he's the chillest professor ever. All 3 exams are online and the questions are taken straight from the lecture slides. 5 online map quizzes, very easy. 5 random in-class writing assignments but as long as you write something you get full credit. Attendance isn't mandatory but the writing assignments are 10% of grade.

Most chill professor of all time and easiest class ever. My only complaint is that there are 5 random in class writings, but you can know if theyre coming because he puts folders out in the beginning of each class that has a writing so just make a class group me. The guy just loves what he teaches and wants it to be an easy A for everyone.

TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HIM!! The class was interesting, fairly easy with 3 tests, 5 random in class writing assignments, and the map quizzes with 10 questions. Make sure to go to class for writing assignments. He was very relaxed and made the class entertaining. Tests are straight from the notes so very easy to study for.

Incredible. He is very knowledgeable and encourages students to put into words the ideas and opinions that they hold. I am walking away from this course with a vast wealth of knowledge. I wish I could go for a nature walk and talk about life and society with this man, he is so cool uncle coded.

Dr. Heynen is one of the nicest professors, I really recommend him. Tests are online and straight from the notes. He does give random in-class writing assignments for a grade, but I was once out sick during one of these and emailed him asking to make it up and he was super understanding and let me make it up for full credit.

Listen up: only review you'll need. First, he gives 5 random attendance checks. If there's folders on the front table go to class, use people in the group me who go to class to know. Next, tests are verbatim copied from slides he posts and they're online. Map quizzes are 10 random countries on a map pull up an image of one. Easiest A.

Dr. Heynen's GEOG1130 class is a breeze! Just stay off your phone, use tools like unstuck ai for study prep, and you'll sail through with an easy A. Super caring prof who makes learning enjoyable.

Amazing professor. Tests are easy and online. Few in class writing assignments (free 100). Does not reply to emails. Non-mandatory attendance.

Easiest class I've taken. There are test and map quizzes, but both are given outside of class. No attendance, so you never have to go to class except for six in-class writings that you will get a 100 as long as you submit something. If you need a credit, absolutely take this class. Could not recommend more.

Tests are online and open note. No final. Map quizzes every couple weeks that are open note. 5 random in class assignments that are just completion. Easy.

Easiest class ever. Map quizzes are a complete joke.

Almost all online work, great teacher, interesting lectures

Dr. Heynen is awesome! His lectures can be a little over the place, but he is super funny and loves to teach geography! He doesn't require attendance, but you have random in-class assignments so it's worth it to go to class as they are a huge chunk of your grade. But I loved going to class because he is the best! Highly recommend.