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BENJAMIN PARRELL

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Raw average: 3.96/5 from 28 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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What students say

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CSD210 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Parrell was a great professor! He is open to feedback and questions. I was confused about a test question I answered. I emailed him, and he gave me points back because the wording of the question was confusing. Very content-heavy class - pay attention in class and do the practice tests. You have to get a 94% or above for an A, which sucks
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CSD201 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Okay, let's be clear. Dr. Parrell (aka Dr. Par-Swell) is smokeshow. I googled him and apparently he is a world class frisbee football player! Anyway, the class was hard but seeing him kept me coming. to class.
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CSD201 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Engaging teacher. The class is hard but he gives you all the materials you need to succeed.
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CSD201 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
So many exams/midterms (5) and a cumulative final- however, they are all online/Honorlock. Besides that, Professor Parrell is a great teacher. Lectures are engaging, a little overwhelming, but very informative. Online labs and quizzes help prepare you for the exams. Exams are multiple choice, some short answer, and labeling diagrams.
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CSD201 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Class was hard but he made it easy to learn. I found myself wanting to learn in this class. Only take if you are a CSD major
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CSD201 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Fair and flexible class. Multiple exams, all online, so that each one covers less content. The class is straight memorization, but there are many optional resources to exceed. Work for each unit not due until the night before the exam. Study off of the study guides and learning objectives. Dr. Parrell is friendly, helpful, and responds quickly.
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Classes with BENJAMIN PARRELL

CS&D 210

Neural Basis of Communication

Credits unavailable

CS&D 210 explores the neural basis of communicative behaviors, covering the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system in relation to normal and disordered communication.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Benjamin ParrellSuzanne Bogue

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
CS&D 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

CS&D 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study arranged with a faculty member.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Margarita KaushanskayaRuth Litovsky+13 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026CS&D 210Neural Basis of Communication
Spring 2026CS&D 699Directed Study
Spring 2026NTP 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2025CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Fall 2025CS&D 699Directed Study
Spring 2025CS&D 699Directed Study
Fall 2024CS&D 699Directed Study
Spring 2024CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Spring 2024CS&D 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2024CS&D 699Directed Study
Fall 2023CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Fall 2023CS&D 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2023CS&D 699Directed Study
Spring 2023CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Spring 2023CS&D 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2023CS&D 699Directed Study
Spring 2023CS&D 999Independent Studies
Fall 2022CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Fall 2022CS&D 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2022CS&D 699Directed Study
Spring 2022CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Spring 2022CS&D 210Neural Basis of Communication
Spring 2022CS&D 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2022CS&D 699Directed Study
Fall 2021CS&D 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2021CS&D 699Directed Study
Fall 2021CS&D 999Independent Studies
Fall 2020CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Fall 2020CS&D 699Directed Study
Spring 2020CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Spring 2020CS&D 699Directed Study
Fall 2019CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Fall 2019CS&D 699Directed Study
Spring 2019CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Spring 2019CS&D 699Directed Study
Fall 2018CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Fall 2018CS&D 699Directed Study
Spring 2018CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Spring 2018CS&D 699Directed Study
Fall 2017CS&D 201Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production

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