Spring 2027

Senior Thesis

Senior Thesis is independent research for majors in Forest Science or Wildlife Ecology, guided by a faculty member.

offering recorded2–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Jonathan Pauli3.6/5

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Review and analyze scientific literature

  • Identify and use appropriate research methodologies to address a research question

  • Begin structuring and writing a thesis based on original research

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F&WECOL 691

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Raw average: 3.61/5 from 38 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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JONATHAN PAULI is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Independent research for majors completing a thesis in the areas of Forest Science or Wildlife Ecology, under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Topics

  • Forest Science and Wildlife Ecology thesis research

Skills

  • Reviewing scientific literature, applying research methodologies, and drafting a thesis

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F&WECOL 691 · Spring 2027

Senior Thesis

Recorded 2026-10-14
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