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Explores how physical and biological factors affect the distribution of terrestrial biomes, ecosystem types, and biodiversity.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course includes weekly quizzes, readings, group presentations on biological papers, and a final essay, with tests described as clear and straightforward.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025PLANTS, PARASITES, AND PEOPLE explores the interaction between society and plant-associated microbes, covering topics like the Irish potato famine, pesticides, and genetically engineered organisms.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload is generally light, consisting of weekly quizzes, three midterms, and self-directed lab assignments. Reviewers note that attendance is mandatory for participation, but the exams and quizzes are considered straightforward if students review the material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A graduate seminar covering topics and recent advances in the literature of Mycology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGeneral Ecology covers the ecology of organisms through biosphere levels, studying interactions in field and lab settings.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Thomas Givnish: Reviewers report high difficulty, citing exams based on memorizing old research papers and homework that leads to failure without TA help. The teaching style is described as rushing through topics with wordy definitions.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026No released grades for this term.
Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.