Spring 2027

Advanced Independent Study

Advanced Independent Study involves independent graduate study under supervision of a faculty member.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Eric Kruger3.9/5Adena RissmanDavid Drake +4 more

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 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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F&WECOL 999

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Raw average: 4.45/5 from 11 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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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

ADENA RISSMAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

DAVID DRAKE is recorded teaching in Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

ERIC KRUGER is recorded teaching in Fall 2012. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

M PEERY is recorded teaching in Spring 2018, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

PHILIP TOWNSEND is recorded teaching in Spring 2018. 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

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
IND 014Classroom Instruction0 / 20
IND 023Classroom Instruction0 / 50
IND 006Classroom Instruction0 / 00
IND 044Classroom Instruction0 / 50
IND 032Classroom Instruction0 / 00
IND 001Classroom Instruction0 / 00
IND 002Classroom Instruction0 / 00

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

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Topics

  • independent graduate study
  • scientific method and problem solving
  • research skills and methodologies

Skills

  • critical, analytical, and independent thinking
  • applying the scientific method and constructive problem solving
  • application of research skills and methodologies
  • communicating findings effectively

Grades

Latest available · Spring 2022— not enough history to project Spring 2027.

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Catalog & offerings

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F&WECOL 999 · Spring 2027

Advanced Independent Study

Recorded 2026-10-14
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    "title": "Advanced Independent Study",
    "credits_min": 1,
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    "typically_offered": "Occasionally"
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