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Professor Morales is a great guy, but this class was a bit of a mess. No one was ever exactly sure how to complete assignments, including the course project (which is worth over half of your final grade). Discussions were pointless and the content was extremely repetitive. All that said, this class was a breeze. I spent about 30 min a week on it.Rate My Professors ↗
This course was kind of a mess. He's a good guy and you could tell he wanted to help, the course was rather confusing at times. The final project is also worth 60% of your grade.Rate My Professors ↗
Since it being the first time he teaches this class we were only graded on weekly paragraphs on our opinion of the readings assigned. I usually skimmed, and still got an A. It will be a small class. Everyone talks, shares about their personal life and how that might tie to the readings or organizations. There was no exams and no papers.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Morales only lectured a few times for this capstone course, but taught us much about farmers markets b/c of 20+ years experience doing market research. He is extremely passionate and knowledgeable in his field. Although he did not grade any of our assignments, I felt he was very nice and understanding. A good professor to get to know.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Morales is lazy, unprepared and completely dismissive of his students. His knowledge of the material is minimal, and his lack of effort is all too obvious.Rate My Professors ↗
At first this class was really hard - wayy too much reading (Text + 8 other books), writing, etc. And lecture was impossible to understand. But we eventually learned you only had to read 3 of the books (for book reviews) and the lectures didn't matter that much. Prof and material was hard to understand, but TAs took it into account.Rate My Professors ↗
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Independent research for a thesis or degree project involving agroecological research, multifunctional perspectives, community co-learning, and communication with diverse partners.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study involves advanced independent research, readings, or projects that are mentored by faculty.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent research and writing course titled RESEARCH, focused on fulfilling thesis or dissertation requirements.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent study in Landscape Architecture arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent study as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Plans and improves US metropolitan markets and food systems, covering public markets, community food security, urban agriculture, and public health impacts.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited samplePlanning Thought and Practice analyzes planning cases within planning history, decision-making models, and planner roles, exploring subnational planning and regional development in developing countries.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2011: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2012: 3.72 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2013: 3.89 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIndividual mentored research and study for completing theses, as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent work in Urban and Regional Planning, consisting of independent study as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | AGROECOL 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | CHICLA 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | LANDARC 299 | Independent Studies |
| Spring 2027 | URBRPL 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | URBRPL 711 | Planning for Food Systems and Marketplaces |
| Spring 2027 | URBRPL 781 | Planning Thought and Practice |
| Spring 2027 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | AGROECOL 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | URBRPL 375 | Special Topics |
| Fall 2026 | URBRPL 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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