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BETH ALTSCHAFL

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Raw average: 4.67/5 from 39 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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PHY435 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
Dr. Altschafl cares about students and is passionate about the subject matter. That being said, I didn't find her assessments and expectations to be as clear and straightforward compared to her colleague. She would present new scenarios, change minor details, and make exams trickier than necessary. She's friendly, but I didn't enjoy her section.
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PHYS435 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Dr. Beth is amazing. She is super sweet and helpful, and she is very clear with her lectures. Although the class is very dense, she makes it easy to digest with all of her engaging teaching techniques.
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PHYS335 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Dr. Altschafl is extremely caring and always willing to help. She really wants her students to understand the material as opposed to just memorizing and regurgitating facts. She understands that every student learns differently and works hard to meet every individual student's needs which is impressive given this class has hundreds of students.
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PHY335 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
This class is by far the hardest class I have EVER taken; however, it's SUPER beneficial, important, and the most valuable course I've taken. This class is EXTREMELY hard, you need to put in the time and study your butt off in order to do well in it. Professors are amazing! They truly care about students! P.S.-There jokes are super funny!
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PHYS335 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
By far the best science teacher I have had here at Madison. She knows so much and you can tell that she genuinely cares about her students. The material is hard but she explains the topics really well plus the lectures are recorded. Amazing lecturer and very inspiring and engaging, just make sure you do not fall behind!
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PHY335 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
By far the best professor I have had in college thus far. There are so many things that I could say; however, the main point is that she is the most caring and intelligent individual ever. Just an overall great professor the way she really cares about her students' learning and understanding.
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Classes with BETH ALTSCHAFL

MEDSC-M 771

Body in Balance

11 credits

Body in Balance integrates cardiovascular, hematology, nephrology, and pulmonology systems to explain homeostasis, covering public health, ethics, and clinical skills.

No offering record · Fall 2025

Beth Altschafl

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2025MEDSC-M 771Body in Balance
Fall 2024MEDSC-M 771Body in Balance
Fall 2023MEDSC-M 771Body in Balance
Spring 2022ANAT&PHY 235Human Physiology and Health
Spring 2022ANAT&PHY 435Fundamentals of Human Physiology
Spring 2022MEDICINE 880The Body Electric: Intersection of Cellular Electrophysiology with Clinical Electrocardiography
Fall 2021MEDSC-M 771Body in Balance
Fall 2020MEDSC-M 771Body in Balance
Spring 2020ANAT&PHY 335Physiology
Spring 2020ANAT&PHY 435Fundamentals of Human Physiology
Spring 2019ANAT&PHY 335Physiology
Spring 2019ANAT&PHY 435Fundamentals of Human Physiology
Fall 2018MEDSC-M 771Body in Balance
Fall 2016MEDSC-M 771Body in Balance
Fall 2009PHYSIOL 699Independent Work
Spring 2009PHYSIOL 699Independent Work

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