Independent Study

Independent study course offering research work in Community and Environmental Sociology under direct faculty guidance, where students arrange work and credits with the instructor.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Katherine Curtis3.5/5Samer Alatout3.2/5Michael Bell

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2012: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Fall 2012: 3.88 GPA, 96.4% A/AB (n=56 letter grades); Fall 2013: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Develop critical, analytical, and independent thinking skills

  • Apply the scientific method and engage in constructive problem solving

  • Demonstrate application of research skills and methodologies

  • Effectively communicate findings

Source: UW Guide

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C&ESOC 299

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Professors

Spring 2027
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Raw average: 2.00/5 from 2 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: 2.50/5 from 14 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

MICHAEL BELL is recorded teaching in Fall 2010, Fall 2017, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

SAMER ALATOUT is recorded teaching in Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2012: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Fall 2012: 3.88 GPA, 96.4% A/AB (n=56 letter grades); Fall 2013: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Community and Environmental Sociology research

Skills

  • Critical thinking, scientific method application, research methodologies, and communication of findings.

Grades

Latest available · Fall 2013— not enough history to project Spring 2027.

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

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C&ESOC 299 · Spring 2027

Independent Study

Recorded 2026-10-14
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