# OTM 365: Contemporary Topics | UW–Madison

[View on UW Courses](https://uwcourses.com/courses/OTM_365)

## Dataset

### revision

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### repository

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### schema version

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### importer version

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### built at

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### current instructors

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### departments

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## course

### run id

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### course id

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### catalog version id

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### course number

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### subjects

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### title

CONTEMPORARY TOPICS

### description

An exploration of subject areas possibly to be introduced into the business curriculum.

### requirements text

Sophomore standing andOTM 300

### credit offering ids

None recorded.

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### llm search status

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### llm summary

OTM 365 explores subject areas potentially introduced into the business curriculum.

### llm topics

None recorded.

### llm skills

None recorded.

### llm assumed background

* Foundations in operations and supply chain management systems and processes.

### llm search phrases

* OTM 365 contemporary topics business curriculum
* OTM 300 operations supply chain management

### llm requirements status

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### llm student summary status

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### llm experience status

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### catalog variants

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### student summary

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#### course id

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#### current instructors

None recorded.

#### difficulty workload

Historical reviews of Jordan Tong: Workload includes weekly participation quizzes, four individual assignments, and three group projects. One reviewer noted assignments could take multiple hours, even during breaks, while others found the difficulty manageable with effort.

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#### errors

None recorded.

#### historical context

Historical reviews of Jordan Tong: Jordan Tong is described as caring, helpful in office hours, and pleasant, though he struggles with explaining theory and assigns heavy workloads. Reviewers also note he is not the best at explaining theory and that the class has no exams.

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#### quick take

Historical reviews of Greg DeCroix, Jordan Tong: Reviewers describe OTM 365 as a highly useful and enjoyable course with real-world applications, though experiences vary by instructor. Jordan Tong is praised for caring about student success, while Greg DeCroix is noted for being positive and approachable.

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#### student experience

Historical reviews of Greg DeCroix, Jordan Tong: Students find the material useful but note frustrations with group project teammates not pulling their weight. Others appreciate the lecture-focused format and opportunities to ask questions, though some wish for less emphasis on R coding.

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#### teaching history

None recorded.

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#### term name

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#### version

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### requirements

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#### notes

* The text 'andOTM 300' lacks a space; interpreted as 'and OTM 300' based on context.

#### root

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### instructors

None recorded.

### offerings

None recorded.

### sections

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### grade instructors

None recorded.

### grades

None recorded.

### statistics

#### graded

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#### counts

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### grade conflicts

None recorded.

### evidence

#### history

* [/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/history/course\_352dcdff23516bbede3f204e-0.json](https://uwcourses.com/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/history/course_352dcdff23516bbede3f204e-0.json)

#### traces

* [/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/traces/course\_352dcdff23516bbede3f204e-0.json](https://uwcourses.com/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/traces/course_352dcdff23516bbede3f204e-0.json)

#### reviews

* [/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/reviews/course\_352dcdff23516bbede3f204e-0.json](https://uwcourses.com/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/reviews/course_352dcdff23516bbede3f204e-0.json)

#### results

* [/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/results/course\_352dcdff23516bbede3f204e-0.json](https://uwcourses.com/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/results/course_352dcdff23516bbede3f204e-0.json)

### revision

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## instructor Trends

None recorded.

## following

None recorded.