Looking for a gentler semester? Start with courses where students have earned higher grades.
Highest 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.
TINY EARTH: ANTIBIOTIC DISCOVERY RESEARCH teaches scientific research methodology and laboratory techniques through hands-on microbial research to discover potential antibiotics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PLPATH 311 explores the drivers and barriers of food insecurity and examines solutions to address global food security challenges.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jeri Barak-Cunningham: Reviewers consistently report a heavy workload with long homework assignments due on short notice, often over weekends. Students describe the volume of work as insane or absurd, with many assignments and time-consuming exams, despite some noting the material itself is not particularly difficult.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Introduction to plant pathology covering the economic importance, symptoms, causes, and control methods of representative plant diseases.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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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 2026Covers sustainable management of urban and suburban turfgrass landscapes, focusing on species selection, organic fertilization, and reduced chemical inputs.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025