Independent Study

BSE 299 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct research in Biological Systems Engineering under faculty supervision.

offering recorded1–3 credits

Summary

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.25 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Raw average: 3.88/5 from 17 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Raw average: 3.25/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

BRIAN LUCK is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Fall 2021. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

CHRISTOPHER CHOI is recorded teaching in Spring 2020, Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

KRISHNAPURAM KARTHIKEYAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2019, Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

PAUL STOY is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

TROY RUNGE is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Fall 2018, Spring 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

XUEJUN PAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2010, Fall 2014, Fall 2016, Spring 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
IND 010Classroom Instruction0 / 50
IND 021Classroom Instruction0 / 10
IND 009Classroom Instruction0 / 10
IND 030Classroom Instruction0 / 50
IND 033Classroom Instruction0 / 20
IND 035Classroom Instruction0 / 20
IND 036Classroom Instruction0 / 50

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.25 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Biological Systems Engineering research topics

Skills

  • Conducting independent research under faculty guidance
  • Arranging independent study logistics and credit

Grades

Latest available · Spring 2022— not enough history to project Fall 2026.

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

Catalog & offerings

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BSE 299 · Fall 2026

Independent Study

Recorded 2026-09-07
Raw records
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    "term_id": "1272",
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    "title": "Independent Study",
    "credits_min": 1,
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    "typically_offered": "Fall, Spring"
  }
]
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nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4
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