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BETTY SLINGER

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 2 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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MICROBIO 304
Quality 3/5Difficulty 5/5
Dr. Slinger is an approachable, ambitious professor; however, she has strict (and sometimes confusing) standards. Grading criteria not always clear, i.e. points often taken off for things not in the rubric directly. Exams are hard, and require extensive knowledge of material. Labs are often interesting/enjoyable, but you will fight for a good grade
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MICROBIO 101
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Slinger was the best professor I have had so far at UW-Madison. She has clear learning objectives that align very well with exams. She also is very effective and efficient at lecturing and highlights what you need to know for exams. She also has a strong passion for teaching and is always willing to meet with students outside of class.
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Classes with BETTY SLINGER

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Spring 2026MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Fall 2025MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Fall 2025MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2025MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Spring 2025MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Fall 2024MICROBIO 299Independent Study
Fall 2024MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2024MICROBIO 101General Microbiology
Spring 2024MICROBIO 551Capstone Research Project in Microbiology
Fall 2023MICROBIO 101General Microbiology
Fall 2023MICROBIO 304Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
Spring 2023MICROBIO 101General Microbiology
Fall 2022MICROBIO 101General Microbiology
Fall 2021BIOCHEM/GENETICS/MICROBIO 612Prokaryotic Molecular Biology

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