Independent Study

LSC 299 is an independent study course involving research work in Life Sciences Communication under faculty guidance.

offering recorded1–3 credits

Summary

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2012: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2013: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2014: 3.89 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

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LSC 299

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Professors

Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.27/5 from 15 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: 3.86/5 from 7 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: 3.67/5 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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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

DOMINIQUE BROSSARD is recorded teaching in Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MICHAEL XENOS is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Spring 2025. 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 002Classroom Instruction0 / 50
IND 003Classroom Instruction0 / 50
IND 004Classroom Instruction0 / 50
IND 005Classroom Instruction0 / 50
IND 006Classroom Instruction1 / 50
IND 007Classroom Instruction0 / 50

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2012: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2013: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2014: 3.89 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Life Sciences Communication

Skills

  • Conducting research under faculty guidance
  • Arranging independent study work and credits

Grades

Latest available · Spring 2014— not enough history to project Fall 2026.

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Grades over time

Through Spring 2014

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

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LSC 299 · Fall 2026

Independent Study

Recorded 2026-09-07
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