Spring 2027

Special Topics

Special Topics in Food Science covers subjects of current interest to undergraduates. Students explain concepts relating to a special topic outlined in the title.

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Summary

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Past student reviews · James Steele

Tests focused strictly on material covered in lectures, making attendance critical. Students reported that consistent study time allowed them to perform well on exams.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain concepts relating to a special topic outlined in the title

Source: UW Guide

Grade history

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Prerequisites

Course map

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FOODSCI 375

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Professors

Spring 2027

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

JAMES STEELE is recorded teaching in Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017. 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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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · James Steele

Students found the lectures clear and interesting, noting that attending class was essential for success. The course material was described as engaging and well-presented.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.75 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · James Steele

Tests focused strictly on material covered in lectures, making attendance critical. Students reported that consistent study time allowed them to perform well on exams.

Past student reviews · James Steele

A student described the instructor as one of their favorite professors, citing the clarity and interest of the lectures as key positive aspects of the experience.

Topics

  • Subjects of current interest to undergraduates
  • Concepts relating to a special topic outlined in the title

Skills

  • Explain concepts relating to a special topic outlined in the title

Grades

Latest available · Spring 2025— not enough history to project Spring 2027.

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Grades over time

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Sources & history

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Catalog & offerings

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Model outputs & technical records
Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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Model & dataset provenance 
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