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Brad Astor What students say Original student reviews · all captured dates
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Independent Study involves self-directed work under instructor supervision, often with a graduate student, postdoc, or faculty mentor, participating in ongoing research.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 4 6 9 469 grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 Independent Reading for gaining additional information on specific research problems or advanced training in areas covered by department staff.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).[1] Sources
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 1 6 16 grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample Supervised independent research in population health sciences, emphasizing epidemiology principles, critical thinking, ethics, and collaboration.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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