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AARON RAGSDALE

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Raw average: 4.25/5 from 8 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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Bio152 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
Although Ragsdale was very awkward and uncomfortable lecturing in front of such a large group of students, he did a pretty good job of communicating information effectively and making it engaging. Evolution was an easy unit, and as long as you understood concepts, the exam was fine. No major complaints; he was a pretty average professor.
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Bio152 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
He's so enthusiastic and great!
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ZOOLOGY 415
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Prof. Ragsdale is a great professor. He is easy to reach both in lecture and during office hours. His readings for the course were interesting and relevant. All of the material was very well organized. While the grading took a bit longer than normal, that seems like it would done by the TA and not him. Overall, I would highly recommend!
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Bio152 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 3/5
The only professor I ever had that was nervous when giving a lecture. He often mumbles, blushes on stage and get nervous, and does not give clear definitions. He will give unclear answers, which is concerning since he is teaching evolution, which does require definitions for terms to be precise and not ambiguous. Get ready to teach yourself.
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Bio152 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
I have nothing but good things to say about Professor Ragsdale. He truly cares about the success of his students and shows this by providing clear grading criteria and easily accessible (relevant!) practice quizzes.
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Classes with AARON RAGSDALE

ZOOLOGY 415

Genetics of Human History

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Explores human genetics and evolution, including disease risk, ancestry interpretation, and diversity.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Aaron Ragsdale

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Spring 2023–Spring 2026
ZOOLOGY 990

Research

1–9 credits

ZOOLOGY 990 is a graduate research course where students conduct advanced biological research under faculty mentorship to fulfill program requirements.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Karen StrierJohn Hawks+31 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026ZOOLOGY 415Genetics of Human History
Spring 2026ZOOLOGY 990Research
Fall 2025BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 152Introductory Biology
Fall 2025ZOOLOGY 990Research
Spring 2025ZOOLOGY 415Genetics of Human History
Spring 2025ZOOLOGY 990Research
Fall 2024BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 152Introductory Biology
Fall 2024ZOOLOGY 990Research
Spring 2024ZOOLOGY 415Genetics of Human History
Spring 2024ZOOLOGY 990Research
Fall 2023ZOOLOGY 957Seminar-evolution
Fall 2023ZOOLOGY 990Research
Spring 2023ZOOLOGY 299Directed Studies in Zoology
Spring 2023ZOOLOGY 415Genetics of Human History
Spring 2023ZOOLOGY 990Research
Fall 2022ZOOLOGY 400Topics in Biology
Fall 2022ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2022ZOOLOGY 990Research
Spring 2022ZOOLOGY 299Directed Studies in Zoology
Spring 2022ZOOLOGY 400Topics in Biology

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