Special Problems

Special Problems offers directed study projects arranged with the instructor, focusing on applying coursework concepts, searching scientific literature, and developing critical thinking.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Chad Vezina

Summary

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Apply concepts learned in coursework to real life situations

  • Read and effectively search scientific literature

  • Develop critical, analytical, and independent thinking skills

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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M&ENVTOX 699

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Professors

Spring 2027
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CHAD VEZINA is recorded teaching in Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Spring 2027

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Directed study projects
  • Scientific literature review

Skills

  • Applying coursework concepts to real-life situations
  • Reading and searching scientific literature
  • Critical, analytical, and independent thinking

Grades

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UW–Madison

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M&ENVTOX 699 · Spring 2027

Special Problems

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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