Leslie Looney - University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Professor: Leslie Looney

Department: TBD

College: University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO330
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class was super fun, I always had a good time reading the book and doing discussions. It was super easy, I had near 100% going into the final, and then the final got a MASSIVE curve from what I can tell. I would take this again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO330
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His instructions are not clear and sometimes disccusions are graded pretty harshly, overall it's an easy class

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ASTR122
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class is hard, but its a two-in-one gen-ed knockout, and the content is very stimulating. Unlike most classes, you have to actually participate to pass. Sections are easy and offer extra credit every week. Very funny dude. Not much more I can say.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ASTR122
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Definitely going to choose Prof. Looney's class again! Interesting class and easy A. You can bring notes to exams so you don't need to remember a lot. Lots of bonus points available and the observatory sessions are awesome!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ASTR330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I overall enjoyed this class because the assignments were straightforward and interesting. I just didn't enjoy the video project because I felt like no one in my group cared enough to help.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ASTR1008WKS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Yes, it's possible to get an A but you'll definitely have to work for it. The content is pretty interesting, but you have tog get super organized in this class. You'll have multiple things due every week and a ton lectures to go over. If possible, I'd avoid this class as an 8 week course. You'll definitely always have somethingto do in this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ASTR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Looney has great knowledge in Astronomy, while he can explain them in a super easy way in an elementary class. He taught this class with great passion and great illustration. This class is definitely fun to take. If you are interested in further knowledge that this class won't cover, don't hesitate to ask him. Great teacher.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ASTR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Looney is a super funny guy and this class was really interesting. It wasn't a complete blow off, but it wasn't too bad. Just do all the homework/observation sessions and study a bit the night before exams and you should pull an A. I would definitely recommend him for a science gen ed. There was no text book and no final.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ASTR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Looney is the BOMB. He is a truly good teacher, and really explains material thoroughly. He is also absolutely hilarious and makes me laugh every class. I would highly recommend him and this course to anyone - I am far from a science-lover, but this class has helped me enjoy, I repeat, ENJOY science!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Leslie Looney is honestly amazing. I would call this my first positive experience with a science class! In addition to being truly GOOD at teaching, he makes class interesting. I literally lol almost every period. LOONEY FOREVER!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ASTR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Looney is a beast. Best prof on campus and this class is extremely interesting. It is the easiest astronomy and physical science class you will find.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ASTR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The homework, exams, and lab could trip you up if you're expecting a blow-off class, but otherwise its great. Looney is very enthusiastic and the course is full of interesting content

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ASTR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is one of the most enthusiastic and off the walls professors you'll ever meet. His grading is very fair. The exams aren't bad considering you can use a notes sheet. There's lots of Iclickers so you have to show up to class. There's no book used. Take this class its fun and interesting!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ASTR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

"Sexy Boy". Killer Skies was one of the best classes I've taken. Looney kept me excited for class and did presentations effectively and with great humor. Highly recommend him in general. Online quizzes were tough but given multiple chances. Exams are somewhat hard so study. Never a dry moment, great guy, great topics. You're gonna have fun. Ciao

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Excellent professor. Hilarious, fun, and good.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ASTR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Loved his Killer Skies class! He's very funny and allows you to bring in a sheet of notes for each test and even the final! Theres no textbook, but you have to use his ppt slides alot for the HW and cheat sheets. The HW is quite hard tho, even with the ppt slides given to you. But you get unlimited number of tries, and the highest score is taken

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A kind, knowledgeable, phenomenal teacher. I would recommend any of his classes. He is hilarious, engaging, and intelligent. This class was so far from my major, and yet I enjoyed class everyday. Study, its astronomy. But Looney is fantastic.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ASTR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I hnonestly can say that Leslie Looney is the only reason I go to class (that, and the iclicker credit). I can't say that I've actually learned anything in this class, though Looney is fairly entertaining.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is absolutely AMAZING! A complete riot and wonderful professor. Class is NEVER boring and something new is taught daily. Online homework is a breeze and tests aren't horrible. Studying is necessary for them though.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ASTRO122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is AMAZING! The funnest class I have had all semester. He's knows his material and is always willing to help.