Plan ahead for courses where students have earned lower grades.
Lowest historical GPA first. At least 100 letter grades over the five years through the selected term. Grades reflect past outcomes, not workload or a guaranteed result.
Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Only courses with at least 100 letter grades are ranked.
Exploring Biology introduces core biological concepts, research methods, and career landscapes to support first-year transition to UW-Madison.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report an overwhelming amount of out-of-class assignments that feel like busywork. Many note the effort required exceeds that of higher-credit courses, with one reviewer spending more time here than in their major classes.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SERVICE WITH YOUTH IN STEM teaches community engagement experiences in STEM contexts.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026BIOHOUSE SEMINAR: BIOLOGY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY teaches cooperative learning, interdisciplinary integration, science communication, and career exploration in biology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Exploring Research in STEM introduces the research process, scientific literature reading, and professional outreach to secure research opportunities.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026