Nice professor, likes to make jokes. Pay attention in class or look over his slides he puts up on blackboard. If you read over the slides, the tests are easy. Only need to take notes on what he writes on the board, everything else is given to you.

Easy class. Puts all his notes from class online as well as most answers to homework. Quizzes past solely on homework questions. Impossible to fail them. Provides exact review of what he finds for tests. Just work a little bit and you'll do fine. Uses a GPA scale to grade that's great if you just do work. Awesome prof and I would def take him again

This class is kind of difficult.. but he uses a bell curve for grades.. makes it easy to get a good grade.. Some people thought they were doing bad, but with his curves you end up doing alright.. he is a very sweet guy.. take him!

Good professor, nothing great just overall a good one. Easy to get in touch with, grades on a bell curve, goes over the material extensively. Doesn't make you show up to class (even though I went). Enjoyed the class overall.

Veyr good prof. However, no need to attend class regularly. Notes are online as well as homework answers and quizzes are directly from the homework and tests are directly from the quizzes. Dont cheat off people though. Make cheat sheets because final might be two different tests. But tests are curved and very easy to cheat and pass.

this guy is awesome! he's a great prof, smart, funny, and tries to keep everyone interested! plus, he's kinda hot!

This class isnt that hard as long as you study the homework answers that he gives you. You do need to study, and take notes a lot, but all the notes are posted online in slideshows. He is really into teaching this subject, so I would have to say he's not too shabby, and I would take him again.

He isn't a bad professor, his lectures can be boring. When it comes time for quizes, just study the homework notes he posts on blackboard. Exams are a little bit hard,do not read thebook, he posts all of his powerpoints on bb. Practice exams are very helpful, questionsare similar to the exams except he switches them a bit.

He doesnt take attendance first of all, just an attendance quiz once a week pretty much. Beyond that, he asks questions before each quiz. On tests watch out for tricky answers...he especially works out the math problems and puts answers down that you would get if you didnt finish the problem. Overall, good prof, but boring class.

As many people have mentioned already, Dr. Hendrick is a little mischievous with his test questions, but overall if you do your reading, pay attention and look over your notes it is not difficult to ace this class. Very interesting man, shows a hell of a lot of passion for the subject and his jokes are funny. Wait until Zeus's booty calls...

Gave attendance quizes everything he talks about is on Blackboard. Hell of an interesting guy who loves astronomy. Slackers can pass but not easily do the homework, and get the suggestions for each test on Blackboard messages, wikipedia, or find them in your book. Then always take the yellow test its ussually easier than the white one.

I got a c but its cause i never went to the class so thats not bad. he takes attendence quizs one out of the 3 days a week so if you skip make sure you dont skip that day. Hes tests are really easy if you look over the notes and the powerpoints on blackborad

Text is helpful. He LOVES astronomy. Tell you info that you dont need to know for the test ALL the time! Tests are somehwat easy if you keep along &understand what hes saying. Recommend going to class just to help you understand more. ALL powerpoint * posts them on BB. 3 tests(30 Q &5 math) Final(55 Q &5 math) Quizes(4 Q &1 math-easy). Nice man.

Decent class. If you read and study, you'll get by. Going to class really isn't very necessary, since he puts everything on blackboard, but he does give attendance quizzes that count towards your final grade. His tests were ridiculous, but the curve is really nice.

Attend class and make sure to do his practice tests and you should get an A. He is very clear and helpful. It was a very enjoyable class and I learned a lot. You really don't use the book except for the quizzes and for practicing the math problems for the test. Excellent professor that really enjoys what he does.

Had him for lab, he's a cool guy, i'd probably take him for an actual course if i had the chance

Nice enough guy, but really boring. Explains power points every single class, not really necessary to attend but he gives random attendance usually once a week (5% of grade). I thought astronomy would be real cool but it's just terribly boring. Easy class if you just need a gen ed, though. You do need the textbook

Uses slide shows every class and they are all online.. if you go to class and study a little you will do good on tests. Curves too

attendance not mandatory but does have random quizzes. will def help if you need it and he was very enthused when i went to his office hours for help. took this class for a gen-ed and he curves VERY WELL :)..class not that difficult if you study and understand concepts (like anything else lol) overall decent class and his jokes are funny.

Funny and nice guy. Uses the powerpoints everyday which you can view online. We really didnt need the book, just look at the PPs. Make sure you study a good amount. Attendence quiz once a week so be aware of them (5% grade). Came in already interested in Astronomy but may be boring for those who arent. Recommend this class for a Gen. Ed.

good prof. He definitely knows what he is talking about and is pretty straightforward when teaching. Made physics kind of easy. Take him if you get the chance.

Great class for a gen ed. He curves the grades, I got a whole letter higher because of this. The powerpoints are very useful, you don't really need to book if you understand them. You also get an easy 5 points of your grade just for attendance. His nerd humor also makes the class entertaining.

He's a good guy. Exams are curved. Gives weekly attendance quizzes (usually the day after exams, and days when there isn't a quiz). A lot of info for a "general" course but you can end up with an A pretty easily if you take the hints he gives in class as to what to study.

class is pretty boring, has PP and are online, attendance is mandatory, 3 tests and a final, but final is all questions from the last 3 tests. exams are pretty challenging. will be easy to get a C in this class if you do the work and study a little

Hendrick is a cool guy and helpful outside of class. gives you info on tests ahead of time, but it's a lot of info. class is boring, attendance not mandatory but he does random attendance quizzes. I have an A but I study HARD for each test. A lot of info for a 100 level course.

Always willing to help outside of office hours, and an overall nice guy. I highly recommend this course if you have an interest in astronomy, but don't plan on being an astrophysicist.

Good physics teacher. Knows what he is talking about and trys to keep the class interesting by telling jokes. There are 4 exams which are curved, about 7 quizes throughout the semester. Power points are based on quizes which are based on exams. Its not hard to get a B in the class unless you don't do anything. I would highly recommend.

Really nice guy, really interesting and funny. Loves to drop nerd references as he lectures. The class is based around lots of powerpoints, which are posted ahead of time. He gives random attendances quizzes, usually one or two per week. The book is not necessary for this course. I would definitely take this professor again.

Inspired a passion for astronomy in me. I know that's pretty dorky, but what can I say?

This guy was funny! I dont have much interest in this field but I passed with a B-. Listen guys, if you fail this all you can blame is yourself. HE TELLS YOU WHAT WILL BE ON EXAMS! Great guy and willing to help. Suggest you take it.

Though I find this course to be difficult, it's not because of the prof. Math is my worst subject, which is a large percentage of this course. But Prof. Hendrick makes the course as interesting as it can be, is funny, and impassioned. He's easily accessible for help outside the classroom and well worth the work. If you need a sci course take this!

this class was very interesting! Hendricks makes class fun and stupid simple. Every presentation is put on the school page and his study guides are word for word from the slides. He is funny and likes to throw in a curse word or two!

I struggled with this class, math is not a subject I am good at. He does weekly attendance quizzes, but this is not a class you ever want to skip. The material can be difficult, he tells you exactly what you need to know. Most of the test questions come from his power points, not the text book. He's a funny guy, although tough, I enjoyed his class.

Good guy. I liked this class, it is a tough subject. I found Dr. Hendricks to be helpful and easy to understand.

I took this class because it was required as a GE course. I hate physics with a passion. But I found this class to be extremely easy. There's hardly any homework and you don't have to pay attention in class. He tells you exactly what will be on the exams and most questions are pulled directly from the practice exams. I found him very likable.

He really knows his stuff so its difficult to keep up with him during lectures in astronomy. Just study the reviews he gives online(very helpful) and take his practice quiz for every quiz online(extremely helpful). But he teaches so fast its hard to learn as you go. Also, he is not very approachable even though he wants you to ask questions

I felt really comfortable in class, I knew what I had to do to get a good grade, and it was very easy to do. Just complete and master the concepts in the practice exams, do the homework, attend recitation, and you will do very well in the class.

It's what you'd expect from a Physics class but he certainly knew his stuff and was very helpful. Tests were based off of quizzes and practice tests so you had a good idea on how to solve each type of problem you were expected to know. Needless to say I had a much easier time taking this class than I did when I took Physics with Calc.

General Astronomy is easy as long as you do the HW, do the practice exams, and know basic algebra! He knows this is a gen. ed. and won't make it difficult. HUGE curve on exams, and he is very passionate about the course. As long as you put in the effort and pay attention it's an easy A! There's a reason this course is for non-science majors!

I had Dr. Hendrick for General Astronomy. Every class time is dedicated to lecturing, but he tries to make it interesting, as he knows many of the students don't necessarily care. There is homework for every chapter you cover, and there is always a quiz on the homework, so DO THE HOMEWORK. He gives a study guide of the exams, which is really nice

easy class showed up on exam days only and ended with a C

Dr. Hendrick is a great teacher overall. Going into my freshman year of college I was beyond scared to take a Physics course, being an education major. I was definitely difficult but he curves all tests to a 75%, so you'll get an extra 5-10% on your test. Just read the textbook and power points before class and you'll do okay!

Really great teacher. It's hard but fascinating material, and he does his best to help you excel. Always easy to talk to and willing to answer questions. I recommend!

Really great professor! I felt bad because 96% of the people did not listen to his lectures. What are you doing in college if you can't pass an exam where he literally tells you answers?! Easy A if you are a sane, responsible person. Otherwise, start questioning what's your purpose of attending college if you can't get an A in this class.

Hendrick is a sarcastic teacher who is self-aware many people taking his class are not overly interested in general astronomy. He is fairly interesting to listen to, but I found myself skipping class because the marginal benefit was low. Exams are easy to study for because he gives study guide which is straight from ppt slides posted online.

I thought he was good overall. You definitely have to take notes and study outside of class but the material is pretty easy/ mostly memorization.

I'm surprised by how many negative reviews this guy has. I thought he was great. I've never found science classes easy but if you're interested in astronomy he'll teach you a lot. He offers review sessions before tests, is very understanding if you're unable to take a test at the normal time, sweet despite his sarcastic nature, & is a sci-fi geek.

Hendrick was a great proffesor. Good lectures, read off of slides he personally prepared and made class fun. Cool visuals in his class while also being lenient with amount of homework. Rarely had assignments, but it was test heavy. Only critique is he grades late.