Spring 2027

Capstone in Plant Pathology

A synthesizing research-based capstone experience in Plant Pathology that develops problem-solving, teamwork, and reporting skills.

offering recorded1–4 credits

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Integrate diverse approaches to solve problems or answer questions related to plant-microbe interactions.

  • Evaluate the strength and value of diverse information sources in plant pathology and/or related fields.

  • Discuss specific issues related to plant pathology with peers.

  • Situate plant pathology and plant-microbial interactions research into broader societal contexts.

  • Write and present reports regarding plant disease or plant-microbial interactions for both scientific and general audiences.

Source: UW Guide

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PLPATH 590

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Raw average: 3.94/5 from 17 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: 3.50/5 from 2 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

AMANDA GEVENS is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

ANDREW BENT is recorded teaching in Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

ANNE PRINGLE is recorded teaching in Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

AURELIE RAKOTONDRAFARA is recorded teaching in Fall 2013, Spring 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

DAMON SMITH is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

EMILE GLUCK THALER is recorded teaching in Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

ERIN SILVA is recorded teaching in Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JEAN-MICHEL ANE is recorded teaching in Fall 2017, Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JERI BARAK-CUNNINGHAM is recorded teaching in Fall 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JO HANDELSMAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

LESLIE HOLLAND is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MEHDI KABBAGE is recorded teaching in Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2019, Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

PAUL AHLQUIST is recorded teaching in Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

PAUL KOCH is recorded teaching in Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

PETER DIGENNARO is recorded teaching in Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

RICHARD LANKAU is recorded teaching in Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Synthesizing research-based capstone experience in Plant Pathology. Develop problem-solving skills, be exposed to multidisciplinary approaches, develop teamwork and interpersonal skills, develop information resources, consider societal, economic, ethical, scientific and professional aspects of the field, and prepare and present written and/or oral reports.

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Topics

  • Plant-microbe interactions
  • Societal, economic, ethical, scientific, and professional aspects of plant pathology

Skills

  • Problem-solving, multidisciplinary approaches, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • Evaluating diverse information sources
  • Writing and presenting reports for scientific and general audiences

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PLPATH 590 · Spring 2027

Capstone in Plant Pathology

Recorded 2026-10-14
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