Spring 2027

Independent Study

Independent study involving research work under direct faculty guidance in Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, where students arrange work and credits with their supervisor.

offering recorded1–3 credits

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Develop critical, analytical and independent thinking skills through a scientific research project.

  • Apply the scientific method and engage in constructive problem solving in a scientific research project.

  • Demonstrate application of research skills and methodologies through a research project.

  • Effectively communicate scientific findings in an oral and/or written format.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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PLANTSCI 299

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Spring 2027
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Raw average: 4.71/5 from 35 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: 4.75/5 from 4 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: 3.33/5 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

SARAH KEZAR is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

SHAWN CONLEY is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

SHELBY ELLISON is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

WILLIAM TRACY is recorded teaching in Fall 2025, Spring 2026. 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

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Student experience

the class

Research work under direct guidance of a Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences faculty or instructional academic staff member. Students are responsible for arranging the work and credits with the supervising instructor.

difficulty & workload

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Topics

  • Scientific research projects in Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
  • The scientific method and constructive problem solving
  • Communication of scientific findings

Skills

  • Critical, analytical, and independent thinking
  • Application of the scientific method and problem solving
  • Research skills and methodologies
  • Oral and written communication of scientific findings

Grades

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

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PLANTSCI 299 · Spring 2027

Independent Study

Recorded 2026-10-14
Raw records
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Model outputs & technical records
Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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