Jim Heath - Austin Community College

Professor: Jim Heath
Department: Astronomy
College: Austin Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ASTR1304
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Heath is the best professor at ACC. Clear grading criteria, great lectures, tests based on those lectures, and 1,000 ways to get extra credit. Heath makes every part of his subject genuinely fascinating and clearly loves astronomy. I actually switched to a STEM major because of how much I liked this class. I can't encourage you enough. Heath rules.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ASTR1304
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Heath is wonderful. I took him for both ASTR1303 and 1304. Both classes are laid out very similarly. His lectures are organized, understandable and there is humor thrown in. He is very passionate about science and astronomy and its amazing to see. Make sure to do the homework, & all extra credit, because there is PLENTY of EC opportunity
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1405
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Awesome professor! Just do the labs/hw and study and you will pass. Labs have very clear directions and he gives lots of extra credit for exams. Made physics funny during lectures and wants you to do well.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1401
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He made physics more confusing than it really is. For my next physics class my professor didnt make it nearly as hard or as explicit. He goes of task about stories to relate to class but it makes me dose off. He explains things with such depth that it can be confusing. Labs were too much and weighted heavily
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PHY1301
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Honestly going in to his class was all the more worth it, although I was barely awake he seemed to make his lecture's interesting and even if he went off topic it was on topic; because everything is related to Physics. The online switch made it harder to be focused, but still a great Proff, Call him Jim.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PHY1401
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Heath is awesome &hilarious! His lectures are great, it is a tough class, but not as hard as I thought it was going to be. My geology class was MUCH harder. Come to class, pay attention, & you will do fine. He was very understanding during COVID & cut out some of the work. Tests are not easy but he lets you choose what ?'s to answer.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ASTR1304
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You would think during this COVID-19 situation he would be slightly lenient with testing but NO. Also, it seems he grades harder on test when you try harder. People have jobs which are cutting back on hours and we have to pick up extra days. He seems to have little understanding and empathy.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: AST1303
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof Heaths class was very interesting but not an easy A. The test are not multiple choice. They are usually over the notes we take in class, so attendance is important. The homework assignments I found to be very difficult, but he post the answers to them the day they are due. He offers extra credit opportunities.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ASTR1304
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Jim Heath is the best professor I've ever had. His class is hard but he makes you want to try for the A. You can tell that he is very passionate about what he teaches because he makes his lectures easy to pay attention to. It is truly inspiring how knowledgable he is (in general). I took his stellar & solar class, now I wish he had a third one.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ASTR1304
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Best college professor I've had yet. He records his lectures incase you miss them, includes extra credit, hilarious but is also a no-nonsense type of guy. The homework computations can be difficult but tutoring will help with that. I learned so much more than I thought I would, about astronomy and the world in general. Take him if you can!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ASTR1303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He really seems to love astronomy and he knows what he's talking about.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ASTR1304
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are great; not only knows what he's teaching but loves his job. That being said, he will speak until the very last minute of class so be prepared to take a ton of notes (they will act as study guides!). Tough but gives partial credit. If you've never connected with science classes, he's your guy! If you need an easy class - don't take him!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ASTR1303
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I walked away from the class with knowledge near and dear to my heart. Professor Heath's class has a great vib.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1405
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Heath is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He's extremely helpful, wants you to learn (NOT MEMORIZE) and will patiently answer q's until you get it. Exams are essay; mis-state something and get docked partial points (why wouldn't you?). Gives ample feedback on hw so pay attention to it for exams! He made Phys my favorite subject so far!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1405
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very tough grader, and assigns quite a bit of homework. It isn't anything a student couldn't handle. Show up to class, take notes, truly learn the material, and you will be fine. He is very thorough on each subject, and very passionate about what he teaches. Be sure and thoroughly explain each question on your tests and assignments.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1401
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nightmare!!! Do not take this class! We started with a full class and only ended up with 14, incredibly picky grader, assigns lab groups, he is also very cold... Assigns homework we don't even talk about in class, every monday 9-10 hmwk problems are due, every wed labs are due and then a quiz. Doesn't give study guides. SAVE YOURSELF
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ASTR
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Yeah, He teaches astronomy so he goes on and on about Degrasse Tyson and makes sure everybody watches it. Well, i'd rather stay home and watch Degrasse Tyson than show up and listen to all this shouting and yelling about Degrasse Tyson and how great Degrasse Tyson is and we all should learn astronomy from Degrasse Tyson.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1405
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He thinks he is still in a lecture hall. He yells in the tiny room as though it was an ampitheatre, and inspite of there being 20 students, you will get treated like there are 300. He is boring and repetitive. It's a great subject, very interesting but he was the worst teacher I've ever had. I recommend anyone else to take your phsyics with
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PHYSICS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very fullfilling class. First thing he says is that the class is difficult. Loved the challenge. Heavy work involved each week, however, left with a great understanding of the material. Have to put in lots of time to be successful, but it's doable.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PHYS1405
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a difficult teacher but as long as you put some effort into the class you will pass. I did not study nearly enough for the tests which are all short question and essay questions. I also forgot about the homework a couple of times. The class can be interesting at times and other times even he will fall asleep. Over all he is a good teacher.
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