A writing-intensive laboratory exploring genetics and evolution through ecology field trips and research projects.
The course is graded heavily by a paper and a poster, though reviewers note there are many chances for easy points to balance the workload.
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BIOCORE 381 or concurrent enrollment
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Seth Mcgee is praised for his dedication to student success and detailed lab preparation, which reviewers find helpful and supportive. He is described as caring and committed to making students feel comfortable in the classroom environment.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2014: 3.24 GPA, 33.3% A/AB (n=96 letter grades); Fall 2015: 3.15 GPA, 26.3% A/AB (n=95 letter grades); Fall 2016: 3.39 GPA, 43.5% A/AB (n=69 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.67 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=21 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Historical reviews for Janet Batzli describe her as kind and helpful, though some students found her explanations confusing or vague. Others appreciated the inquiry-based learning approach, while one reviewer criticized her grading as harsh and unclear. The lab is generally viewed as well-taught and useful for research preparation.
HANNAH RICHERSON is recorded teaching in Fall 2021. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JANET BATZLI is recorded teaching in Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
KEELEY KURU is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SETH MCGEE is recorded teaching in Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB 001 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 16 | 0 |
| LAB 002 | Classroom Instruction | 19 / 16 | 0 |
| LAB 003 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 16 | 0 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 16 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 19 / 16 | 0 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 16 | 0 |
| LAB 004 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 16 | 0 |
| LAB 005 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 17 | 0 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 16 | 0 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 17 | 0 |
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Seth McGee is a fantastic professor who cares deeply about student learning and comfort, making the interesting course accessible through easy point opportunities despite heavy paper and poster grading.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.59 GPA, 71.6% A/AB (n=74 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.60 GPA, 67.4% A/AB (n=86 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.66 GPA, 71.2% A/AB (n=59 letter grades).
The course is graded heavily by a paper and a poster, though reviewers note there are many chances for easy points to balance the workload.
Seth McGee is praised as an awesome lab manager who sets up labs to run smoothly, saving students work through his detail-oriented approach and dedication.
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Evolution, Ecology, and Genetics Laboratory
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